Use and Care Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! To avoid risk of injury when using this blender, basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USE.
 Read all instructions.
 Before connecting, compare the technical data of the blender, voltage and frequency, with
your power supply to be sure they conform.
 To protect against electrical shock, do not put blender or its power cord in water or other
liquid.
 Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning.
 Avoid contacting moving parts.
 Blender must be placed on a level, flat and nonslip surface that can support the load
capacity.
 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions.
 Do not use any attachments with this blender, including canning jars.
 Alterations or modifications of any part of the blender may cause fire, shock or injury.
 Household use only. Do not use outdoors.
 Do not let cord hand over edge of table or counter.
 Do not let cord come in contact with hot surfaces, including the stove.
 Keep hands and utensils out of the container while blending to reduce risk of severe injury
or damage to the blender.
 The tamper provided must only be used when the main lid is in place.
 Blades are sharp. Use extreme caution when cleaning. Do not touch the blade with your
fingers. Best to use brush or cloth to clean.
 Do not try to dismantle the blades assembly from the glass jar, it is permanently fixed.
 Do not leave foreign objects, such as utensils, in the glass jar as this may damage the
blades and may cause injury.
 Never attempt to operate with damaged blades.
 Always operate blender with the lid and cap insert in place. The cap insert should only be
removed when adding ingredients or when using the tamper.
 When blending, friction creates a lot of heat, be cautious to prevent fire hazard. Especially
in Power mode, do not operate longer than 2 minutes.
 Use caution when blending hot liquids or when selecting a heating function. The glass
container becomes hot – handle with care. Spray or escaping steam may cause scalding
and burns. Do not fill container to the maximum capacity.
 Children and frail people must always be supervised by a person responsible for their
safety.
 Never leave the blender unsupervised during operation.
 Glass jar must be properly in place before operating the blender.
 The lid must be secured in place before unit can operate.
 Due to the powerful motor, the unit makes noise louder than other blenders. Pregnant
women and those sensitive to noise should take precaution.
 During initial use, there may be odor from the motor – this is normal and will dissipate after
several uses.