Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach 57171R-MX User Manual

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Shock Hazard
• Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that
reduces the risk of electrical shock. The plug fits only one way
into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor.
If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
have an electrician replace the outlet.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug,
base, or motor in or near water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
4. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Call our toll free customer service number for infor-
mation on examination, electrical repair, mechanical repair, or
adjustment.
7. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended
or sold by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause a
risk of injury to persons.
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8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
10. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to
reduce the risk of severe personal injury and/or damage to
blender. A rubber spatula may be used but must be used only
when blender is not running.
11. Blades are sharp; handle carefully–especially when assembling,
disassembling or cleaning inside blender jar.
12. Do not use a broken, chipped or cracked blender jar.
13. Do not use broken, cracked or loose cutting blades.
14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blades on base
without jar properly attached.
15. Always operate blender with lid in place.
16. When blending hot liquids, remove center-piece of two-piece lid.
Hot liquids may push lid off jar during blending. To prevent
possible burns: do not fill blender jar beyond the 3 cup (750 ml)
level. With the protection of an oven mitt or thick towel, place
one hand on top of lid. Keep exposed skin away from lid. Start
blending at lowest speed.
17. Screw on jar retaining ring firmly. Injury can result if moving
blades accidentally become exposed.
18. If the jar should turn when the motor is switched ON, switch
OFF immediately and tighten jar in threaded retaining ring.
19. Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
20. To disconnect cord, turn the control to OFF, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
21. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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