IMpo RtAN t sAF EG U A RD s
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR BLENDER. KEEP THEM FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
• Verify that the voltage in your home corresponds to that of your appliance.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, base, or motor in water
or other liquid.
• Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning.
• The blinking on light indicates the blender is ready to operate. Always avoid any
contact with blades or moveable parts.
• DO NOT operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to nearest Authorized Oster
repair, mechanical repair, or adjustment.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause a risk of injury to persons.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• DO NOT let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces,
including the stove.
• Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe
personal injury and/or damage to blender. A rubber spatula may be used but must be
used only when blender is not running.
• DO NOT use a broken, chipped or cracked blender jar.
• DO NOT use broken, cracked or loose cutting blades.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting unit blades on base without jar properly
attached. Blades are sharp, handle with care.
• Always operate blender with cover in place.
• Hot Foods: Open feeder cap to vent steam. Make sure to tilt feeder cap away from
you when opening it. Keep hands away from the lid opening to prevent possible burns.
When working with hot liquids, remove feeder cap and start blending at a low speed
then move to a faster speed.
• Screw on blade assembly firmly. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become
exposed.
• DO NOT leave blender unattended while it is operating.
• To disconnect appliance, press on/off button to turn the blender off " ", and then
remove the plug from wall outlet.
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