Hamilton Beach 56222 Use & Care - Page 2

840193703 ENv01.qxd:Layout 1 5/2/11 11:19 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical 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 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. Flashing light indicates ready to operate. Avoid any contact with blades or moveable 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 information on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 7. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons. 8. Do not use outdoors. 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove. 10. Keep hands and utensils out of jar 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 blade assembly. 14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade assembly on base without jar properly attached. 15. Always operate blender with lid in place. 16. When blending hot liquids, remove filler-cap of two-piece lid or open vent opening of lid with mess-free spout, and close any lid openings along the edge intended for pouring. To prevent possible burns: Do not exceed the 3-cup (750 ml) level. Hot liquids may push off two-piece lid during blending; therefore, with the protection of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of the lid, keep exposed skin away from the lid, and start blending at lowest speed. 17. Ensure collar on base of blender jar is tight and secure. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed. 18. If the jar should twist or rotate when the motor is switched ON, switch OFF immediately and tighten jar in collar or on blender base. 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! 2