Gastroback 40998 User Manual - Page 7

the lid or the refill lid. Never place only the holder or the blade only on the motor block. Never touch the drive gear when the plug is connected to the power outlet. • Always keep one hand on the lid while processing. Using solid ingredients (such as hard fruits or vegetable), overloading the blender jug or processing with a slow speed, the motor could stuck, stall or run very slow. In this case turn the appliance off to avoid overheating (see ›Trouble shooting‹). • WARNING: If the blade is mounted in the blender jug, the blender jug is positioned on the motor block, and the plug is connected to the power outlet, do not insert your fingers, a wooden or plastic spoon or similar cooking utensils or foreign substances in the blender jug. Always take the blender jug off the motor block before pushing the food down with a spoon. • Do not chop extremely hard food, such as nuts with shell or bones because the blade could stall or block. Do not overfill the blender jug to avoid overrunning, spurt out or that the motor stalls or gets stuck during operation. If the motor stalls or gets stuck turn off the appliance (all buttons are deactivated) to avoid overheating. Important Safeguards for all Electrical Appliances • Always operate the appliance near a suitable wall power outlet and connect the appliance directly to the power outlet. Do not use any extension cords or a multiple desk outlet. • Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage requirements of the appliance (220/230 V, 50 Hz, AC). Always connect the appliance directly to a mains power supply wall socket with protective conductor (earth/ground) connected properly. The installation of a residual current safety switch with a maximum rated residual operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is strongly recommended. If in doubt, contact your local electrician for further information. • Do not leave the appliance unattended when connected to the power supply. Always turn the appliance off (all buttons are deactivated) and immediately unplug the appliance after operation and if it is not in use (even for a short break) and before cleaning and/or assembling or disassembling. Always grasp the plug to disconnect the appliance from the power outlet. • Always handle the power cord with care. Do not pull or strain the power cord. The power cord may never be knotted or squeezed. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter. Take care not to entangle in the power cord. Do not touch the appliance with wet hands to avoid risk of electric shock. Do not touch the appliance, if it is damp or wet or is touching wet surfaces while connected to the mains power supply. In this case, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the appliance (see ›Care and Cleaning‹). • Ensure that the holder is leak-proof before putting the blender jug on the motor block. Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately. Do not immerse the motor or power cord in any liquids or spill any liquids on it or place the motor on wet surfaces. Never let any liquids run into the motor block or underneath it to avoid electric shock. There are louvre underneath the motor block. Ensure that no water can run into the louvre. When liquids are spilled on the motor housing, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to avoid risk of electric shock or fire. Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids are on or in the motor housing. 23