Important Safeguards - Westinghouse WBL-703 Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions shouldalways be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
3. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, base, or motor in
water or other liquid.
6. Turn the appliance 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.
7. Avoid any contact with moving parts.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply
cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided
customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer
may cause a risk of injury to persons.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including
the stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
13. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury
to persons or damage to the blender. A rubber spatula may be used, but must be
used only when blender is not running.
14. Blades are sharp; handle carefully— especially when emptying or cleaning the
blender jar.
15. Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
16. Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blades.
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