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IMPORTANTSAFE GUARDS (Continued)

The appliance manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory at tachments.

This may result in injuries.

Never place fingers or other utensils into feed or discharge areas.

The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the table or c ounter top in

such a way where it can be pulled on by children. This should also reduc e the risk of
becoming entangled or tripping.

Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe

injury to persons or damage to the MARGARITA OASIS™. A scraper m ay be used,
but only when the MARGARITA OASISTM is not running.

Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

Before plugging your unit into the main electrical supply, make sure the v oltage

corresponds to that indicated on the maker’s nameplate.

Extreme caution must be used when moving the MARGARITA OASIS™

with liquids.

Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on b ase without

pitcher properly attached.

Always operate the MARGARITA OASIS™ with cover in place.

A unit that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended.

Check the ice shaving chamber for presence of foreign objects prior to us e.

Make sure the glass pitcher with blender base is properly attached before inserting

into MARGARITA OASIS™ base unit.
PRE-USE PREPARATION AND ASSEMBLY
Prepare for first use by thoroughly washing the glass pitcher, lid, blendin g blade and base,
clear ice bowl, see through ice cover, and water reservoir in warm sudsy water and
thoroughly dry. DO NOT put the motor base in water. To clean the motor base when
needed, use a damp cloth to wipe the exterior, and then dry off with a c lean, non-abrasive
towel. (See Parts Breakdown on page 3).
1. Check the blending base of the glass pitcher to confirm the mixing blad e and rubber
washer are in place and the base has been properly attached.
2. Set the pitcher lid on the mouth of the glass pitcher. Note the ice shav ing chute
goes up and down to allow for the insertion of the pitcher. Tip the pitc her slightly as
you insert the mouth of the pitcher under the ice shaving chute, pushing upw ard
and simultaneously setting the pitcher base onto the motor base. (See Ph oto
Illustration on page 4.)
3. To open the ice shaving chamber located at the top of the motor base, push the
front tab away from you. With your thumb on the tab and your first tw o fingers
hooked into the lip (located directly across from the tab over clear win dow), gently
lift up.