Hamilton Beach 67601 Use & Care - Page 2

840148102 ENv03.qxd:840148100 Ev01.qxd 4/13/11 4:32 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before operating. 2. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or motor base in water or other liquid. 3. This appliance is not intended for use by children. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used near children. Do not allow children to use this appliance. 4. Always turn appliance OFF and unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 5. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep fingers out of feed chute. 6. Never feed food by hand-always use the food pusher. 7. Always make sure the juice extractor is properly and completely assembled before the motor is turned ON. The unit will not turn ON unless properly assembled. Do not release safety locking arm while juice extractor is in operation. 8. Never operate without pulp container in place. 9. Be sure to turn switch to OFF position after each use of your juice extractor. Make sure the motor stops completely before disassembling. 10. Do not put fingers or other objects into the juice extractor feed chute while it is in operation. If food becomes lodged in the opening, use food pusher to push it down. When this method is not possible, turn the motor OFF, unplug the cord from the outlet, and disassemble juicer to remove the remaining food. 11. 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 information on examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 12. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. 13. Do not use outdoors. 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including stove. 15. Do not leave juice extractor unattended while it is operating. 16. Blades are sharp; handle carefully. Do not touch the small cutting blades in the base of the stainless steel strainer basket. 17. Keep hair, clothing, and jewelry, as well as spatulas and other utensils, away from feed chute during operation to prevent the possibility of severe injury to persons and/or damage to the appliance. 18. Do not use the appliance if the rotating strainer basket is damaged. 19. Always use the juice extractor on a dry, level surface. 20. Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed by an authorized service center. 21. To reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the appliance, do not use bent, dented, or otherwise damaged strainer basket. 22. Do not operate without the pulp container in place. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 2