Hamilton Beach 50162 Use & Care - Page 3

840192701 EN.qxd:Layout 1 4/26/10 1:49 PM Page 3 OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION This appliance is intended for household use only. Use for food or liquids only. WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric 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 by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over, a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the blender. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. Do not place blender jar in the freezer filled with food or liquid. The contents may freeze and may result in damage to the cutting blades, jar, blender, and possibly result in personal injury. If cutting blades lock and do not move, it will damage the motor. Do not use. Call the toll-free customer service number for information. Wattage/Peak Power Information The wattage/ampere rating of the blender is determined by an Underwriters Laboratory test. These tests are based on available cutting blades and jar combinations that may not be provided with your unit. This is a measure of input wattage/amperes after 30 seconds of operation. Peak power is the measure of the motor wattage during the first seconds of operation. This is when a blender requires the most power to crush ice, frozen fruit, etc. This is a better measure of what a blender motor can consume when power is needed most. The blender as provided may draw significantly less power. 3