Important Safeguards - West Bend HANDMIXERPLUS Instruction 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 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 children or by persons with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. 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. Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children.
4. Never leave appliance unattended when in use.
5. 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.
6. Avoid any contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and
other utensils away from beaters during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons or
damage to the mixer.
7. Remove beaters from mixer before washing.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Do not attempt to replace or splice a
damaged cord. Return appliance to the manufacturer (see warranty) for examination, repair
or adjustment.
9. For appliances with markings on plug blade: This appliance has important markings on
the plug blade. The attachment plug or entire cord set (if plug is molded onto cord) is not
suitable for replacement. If damaged, the appliance shall be replaced.
10. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock or injury.
11. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the
stove.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. Misuse can cause injuries. Always use
appliance on a dry, stable, level surface.
14. Do not place appliance on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven.
15. If equipped with the immersion blender attachment.
a. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or make small quantities at
a time to reduce spillage.
b. Keep hands and utensils out of the container while blending to prevent the possibility of
severe injury to personals or damage to the unit. A scraper may be used but must be used
only when the unit is not running.
c. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
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