Important Safeguards - Oster FPSTHB460A Instruction Manual

IMPORTAN T S AF E GUA R D S
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this product.
2. To protect against electric shock, do not place or immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water
or other liquid.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) whose physical,
sensory or mental capabilities are reduced or lack of experience or knowledge, unless such
persons are supervised or trained to operate the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Close supervision is necessary if you use the appliance near children or people with
disabilities. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Turn any control to OFF, then unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking
off parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull
from the power cord. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Flashing light indicates ready to operate (models with stand-by mode). Avoid any contact
with blades or moveable parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Take the appliance to the nearest
Authorized Oster
mechanical adjustment.
7. For appliances with markings on plug blade: This appliance has important markings on the
plug blade. The attachment plug or entire cordset (if plug is molded onto cord) is not suitable
for replacement. If damaged, the appliance shall be replaced.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
11. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or make small quantities at a
time to reduce spillage.
12. Keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils out of the container while blending to prevent the
possibility of severe injury to persons or damage to the unit. A scraper may be used but must
be used only when the unit is not running.
13. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. Misuse can cause injuries. Always use
appliance on a dry, stable, level surface.
15. After each operation, allow the hand blender to cool for 3 minutes before using it again.
16. Do not process food containing hard objects that cannot be safely broken up by the blade.
17. T o protect against fire, do not operate the appliance in the presence of explosive and/or
flammable fumes.
18. This appliance should not be used in the immediate vicinity of water, such as bathtubs,
washbowls, swimming pools, etc., where the likelihood of immersion or splashing could
occur.
19. Do not place appliance on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven.
20. Do not use over a stove or other heat source. When mixing soups or other hot foods or
liquids, remove the saucepan from the heat source before using the hand blender.
21. This immersion blender is not intended to chop ice. Add ice to beverage after mixing.
For appliances with food processor or food chopper attachments:
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