Blender Safety
IMPORTANT: This operation manual should be reviewed with all equipment operators as part of your
operator training program.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
1. Read the Operation Manual before using blender.
Keep Operation Manual handy.
2. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
3. Do not remove ground prong.
4. Do not use an adapter.
5. Do not use an extension cord.
6. Disconnect power before cleaning or servicing.
7. To reduce risk of personal injury, unplug cord from
outlet when not in use, and before putting on or
taking off parts.
8. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse
cord, plug, or blender base in water or any other liquid.
9. Do not spray the base with a high-pressure spray gun.
10. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
11. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
12. Not intended for use by or near children.
13. The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
14. To reduce risk of personal injury and to prevent
damage to blender or container and cutter assembly,
DO NOT insert utensils into blender container while
operating blender.
15. Do not store any kitchen utensils in the container
because the blender would be damaged if
inadvertently turned on.
16. To prevent possibility of serious personal injury, keep
hands out of blender container while operating blender.
Always operate blender with container lid in place.
17. Avoid contacting moving parts.
18. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
19. If cutter assembly blades are loose, discontinue use
immediately and replace cutter assembly. Do not
attempt to repair or tighten cutter assembly.
20. Inspect container and cutter assembly daily. Do not
use broken, chipped, or cracked container. Check
cutter for wear, nicks, or broken blades. Do not use
broken or cracked cutting blades.
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21. Do not use outdoors.
22. This appliance is intended for short periods of
operation, with a rated operating time of 3 minutes.
23. Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
24. To prevent damage to blender, container, or cutter
assembly, DO NOT move or shake blender while in
operation. If blending action stops during operation,
turn blender OFF, remove jar from base, remove jar
cover, and use a thin rubber spatula to push mixture
toward cutters.
25. When blending hot liquids, remove center-piece of
two-piece lid. Hot liquids may push lid off jar during
blending. To prevent possible burns: Do not fill blender
jar beyond the 1 quart (1 liter) level. With the protection
of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of
lid. Keep exposed skin away from lid. Start blending at
lowest speed.
26. Do not defeat the jar pad sensors.
27. Do not drop or slam the Quiet Shield
28. Keep fingers away from edges and joints when opening
and closing the Quiet Shield
29. Always use the handle to open and close the Quiet Shield
30. Do not strike the container against a surface to loosen
ingredients.
31. Do not carry the unit by the power cord.
32. Do not immerse in liquids or wash the blender base
in a dishwasher.
33. Do not place blender base in or near liquids.
34. Only authorized service facilities should repair the
blender.
35. Do not operate the above-the-counter model without
the lower housing securely in place.
36. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is
dropped or damaged in any manner. Call the Technical
Service number, 1-866-285-1087 (U.S. and Canada) or
910-693-4277 (all others) for instructions on
examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
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