Important Safeguards - Black & Decker MX20356 Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the
following:
• Read all instructions.
• Unit has a motor protection system. If the indicator
blinks rapidly, unplug & let cool. Plug back in to
restart
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put
blender base, cord or plug in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before assembly/
disassembly and before cleaning.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has
been damaged in any manner. Contact the consumer
service number listed in this manual.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not
recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or
counter, or touch with hot surfaces.
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning: This appliance is equipped
with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent
removal of the outer cover. To reduce
the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
attempt to remove the outer cover. There
are no user-serviceable parts inside.
ELECTRICAL CORD
1) A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2) Longer detachable power cords or
extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use.
3) If a long detachable power-supply cord
or extension cord is used,
Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.
This product is for household use only.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter
assembly blades on base without the jar
properly attached.
• Always operate blender with cover in place.
• When blending hot liquids, remove the lid cap from
the lid. Do not blend hot liquids in the personal
blender jar.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or
in a heated oven
• The maximum rating is based on the blender jug
attachment. The power input of the optional personal
jar or herb jar is less than the allowable deviation.
• 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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the food
processor or blender as it can be ejected out of the
appliance due to a sudden steaming.
a) The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance,
b) The appliance is of the grounded
type, the extension cord should be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
c) The longer cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
Note: If the power cord is damaged,
please contact the warranty department
listed in these instructions.
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