Important Safeguards - Kenmore KKSBB Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your Kenmore Stand Blender, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
2. Before using the appliance for the rst time, remove any packaging material, promo-
tional labels, and stickers. Safely dispose of plastic bags or small pieces that could
present a su ocation or choking hazard to young children.
3. PLACEMENT: To protect against re, injury, electrical shock, or property damage,
observe the following safeguards:
a. Do not use near the edge of a counter or table or on a wet or uneven surface;
b. Do not use on or near a hot surface such as a stovetop or cooking pot;
c. Do not use on a metal surface such as a sink drain board.
4. Before using, check that the voltage of the wall outlet corresponds to the one shown
on the rating plate. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the
extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. Do not
attempt to use the appliance with a voltage converter.
5. Fully unwind cord before use. Do not let the cord become knotted, hang over the
edge of a counter or table, or contact hot surfaces, such as a stovetop or cooking pot.
6. Do not attempt to operate the appliance if there is damage to the cord or plug, after
it has malfunctioned or been dropped or damaged in any way, if it is not operating
properly, or if the blending blades are bent or damaged in any way. Do not attempt to
sharpen the blades. Take the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination and repair.
7. Always unplug the appliance from the power source when not in use and before
cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug and pull it from the electrical outlet; never unplug it by
pulling on the power cord.
8. This appliance is recommended for indoor household use only. Do not operate in
moving vehicles or boats and do not operate outdoors. Using this appliance for
anything other than its intended use (non-commercial household food preparation) will
void your warranty.
9. This appliance is not intended for use by persons, including children, with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, without
supervision and instruction by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
10. Ensure that the motor body is securely a xed to the countertop before connecting
to a power outlet and operating.
11. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
12. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the motor body, power cord, or
electrical plug in any liquid. Only the blending jar, lid, sealing ring, and vent cap are
designed for immersion in liquids for blending or cleaning.
13. Ensure that the blending jar and lid are properly positioned before attempting to
operate the blender. Do not operate the blender without the lid in place and do not
attempt to defeat the safety interlocks at any time.
14. THE BLENDING BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. Use extreme caution and avoid
contact with cutting edges when handling and cleaning the blades.
15. To reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the appliance, keep hands,
hair, clothing, and utensils away from and out of the blending jar during operation.
Avoid any contact with moving parts. Always wait until the blade has completely
stopped rotating before removing the lid.
16. Never operate the blender empty.
17. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BLEND BOILING LIQUIDS. When blending hot liquids such as
soup, allow the liquid to cool for several minutes and then ll the blending jar no more
than halfway. Remove the vent cap, cover the opening with a folded towel, and hold the
towel in place with your hand while blending. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in sudden steam or liquid release and burns.
18. Do not attempt to operate the appliance by any method other than as described in
this manual. Aftermarket attachments or accessories not recommended by Kenmore
will void your warranty and may cause re, electrical shock, or injury.
19. For any maintenance other than cleaning, call or email Koolatron Customer Assis-
tance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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