Important Safeguards - Oster VERSA User Manual

imPORTanT SafEguaRdS

When using your blender, you should always follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:
• Read all instructions before use.
• T o protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor base in
water or other liquids.
• A lways use the product on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface. There should be no
material such as a tablecloth or plastic between the unit and surface.
• F lashing control button LED light indicates ready to operate. Avoid any contact with
blades or moveable parts.
• K eep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce the risk of:
– Severe personal injury.
– Damage to the blender.
• I f scraping is necessary, turn the power OFF, unplug from the electrical outlet, and
use a rubber spatula only.
• D o not use the appliance:
– With a damaged cord or plug.
– After the unit fails to work correctly.
– After you drop or damage the product in any way.
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safety check, adjustment or repair. Call our toll-free, automated phone line to find the
Service Center nearest to you.
• T he 6 Point Star Blade is sharp. Handle it carefully. To reduce the risk of injury,
never place the blade assembly on the base without a jar properly attached.
• Always put the lid on the jar before operating the blender.
• Do not use outdoors.
• D o not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of
a table or counter.
• T urn all controls to OFF and unplug the blender when it is not in use, before taking
off or putting on parts, and before cleaning.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while it is running.
• Y ou risk personal injury, fire or electric shock if you use attachments, jars
or parts other than those recommended by the Oster
• Supervise children closely when they use or are nearby appliances.
• T he use of attachments, including canning or ordinary jar and processing assembly
parts, is not recommended by Jarden Consumer Solutions and may cause risk or
injury to persons.
• The container should not be more than 2/3 full when the tamper is left in while
blending. Do not exceed 20 seconds of continuous blending with the tamper in place.
• W hen making nut butters or oil based foods, do not process for more than one
minute after the mixture starts circulating. Over-processing can cause dangerous
overheating.
• W hen processing hot liquids: the 2-part lid must be securely locked in place. This allows
steam to escape naturally, and will prevent the lid from coming off when the machine is
turned on. Always start hot liquids on "Low", then increase to the desired speed in the
recipe. Never start on "High" with hot liquids. Use caution with hot liquids.
• N ever put non-food items into the pitcher to blend.
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