Safety Precautions - Dualit DBL4 Instruction Manual & Guarantee

I M PORTA NT SA FET Y P RE C AUTIONS
READ ALL THE
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
YOUR DUALIT BLENDER KEEP
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Always follow these safety precautions when using
your blender for your own safety and to avoid
damaging the appliance.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do
not submerge the motor housing, cord or
plug in water or any other liquids.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This appliance is intended for household use
only. If the appliance is used improperly or for
professional or semi-professional purposes or
if it is not used according to these instructions
the guarantee becomes invalid and Dualit
refuses any liability for damage caused.
• Never tamper with the safety systems. They
are included for your personal safety.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
• Keep hands and utensils out of container
while blending to reduce the risk of severe
injury to persons or damage to the blender.
A scraper may be used but must be used
only when the blender is not running and jar
is off the base.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully
• To reduce the risk of injury never place the blades
on the base without jug properly attached.
• Always operate blender with lid in place, the a jar
may leak if the lid is damaged or incorrectly fitted.
• Do not lift the jar up while the motor is running.
• A flashing light indicates ready to operate. avoid any
contact with blades or movable parts.
• Avoid contact with moving parts, never reach into
the jar with your fingers or an object (e.g. a spatula)
while the blender is running.
• This is an attended appliance.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• The use of attachments, not recommended or
sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric
shock or injury.
• Do not attempt to defeat the interlock mechanisms.
• Be certain the jar is firmly on the base and the lid
and blade assembly is correctly in position before
operating appliance.
• Never blend more than 2.0 litres or 1L when
crushing ice.
• Keep jug empty when not in use.
• Caution, after extended periods of use the metal
drive coupling on the blade assembly may become
hot.
• If the blade is jammed, switch off and unplug the
blender before removing the lid.
WHEN BLENDING WARM ITEMS
• When blending warm items do not blend over 1L
and only use setting 1.
• When processing warm liquids, always place a hand
with heatproof glove on the lid when blending,
loosely cover so steam can escape.
• Do not add boiling liquids or foods to the jar.
Always cool liquids or food items to below 60°C
before adding to the jar and do not fill above
1L.
• When blending hot liquids, remove centre piece of
two-piece cover.
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