Cuisinart RHB-100 User Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. 1. R EAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. T o protect against electric shock, do not put the charger handle or motor body of this EvolutionX™ Cordless Rechargeable Hand Blender in water or other liquids. The blending shaft of this appliance, where blades are interchanged, has been designed for submersion in water or other liquids. Never submerge any other portion of this unit. If hand blender falls into liquid, remove immediately. Carefully remove, clean and dry unit thoroughly before continuing. 3. T his 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. 4. D o not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes. 5. T o avoid the possibility of personal injury, always unplug the unit from the USB cable before attaching or removing blades and/or attachments for cleaning or any other purpose. 6. Illuminated lights indicate unit is ready to operate. Avoid any contact with blades or movable parts. 7. O nce hand blender is unlocked and/or powered on, avoid any contact with blades or moving parts. 8. K eep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away from attachments and mixing container during operation to reduce risk of injury to persons, and/or damage to the appliance. A spatula may be used, but must be used only when the unit is not operating. 9. Remove detachable blending shaft from the power handle before washing the blades or shaft. 10. B lades are SHARP. Handle carefully. Always handle blades with your hand away from cutting edge. Always store blades with cutting edge away from you. 11. W hen mixing liquids, use a tall container or mix small quantities at a time to reduce spillage and possibility of injury. 12. W hen charging, the USB power adapter and USB cable should be plugged into an electrical outlet away from sink or hot surface. 13. D o not use an extension cord. Plug USB power adapter directly into an electrical outlet. 14. D o not attempt to use this USB power adapter and USB cable with any other product. 15. D o not charge batteries with charger plugged into an outdoor outlet. 16. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way, or is not operating properly. 17. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock or risk of injury. 18. M ake sure the appliance is off and the motor/blade/attachment has stopped completely before putting on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning. 19. T his appliance is intended for household use only and is not for commercial use. 20. D o not use this hand blender for other than its intended use of preparing foods and beverages. 21. U se extra care when working with hot liquids to avoid splattering. 2