Hamilton Beach 67500G Use and Care Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 3. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. 4. 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. 5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or motor base in water or other liquid. 6. Turn the appliance OFF ( ), then unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord. 7. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep fingers out of feed chute. Do not attempt to defeat any safety interlock mechanisms. 8. Never feed food into feed chute by hand. Always use the food pushers. 9. 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 locking latches while juice extractor is in operation. 10. Be sure to turn switch to OFF ( ) position after each use of your juice extractor. Make sure the motor stops completely before disassembling. 11. 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 juice extractor to remove the remaining food. 12. Do not use the appliance if the rotating strainer basket or juicer cover is damaged or has visible cracks. 13. To reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the appliance, do not use bent, dented, or otherwise damaged strainer basket. 14. Do not operate without the pulp container in place. 15. Blades are sharp; handle carefully. Do not touch the small cutting blades in the base of the stainless steel strainer basket. 16. 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. 17. Do not leave appliance unattended while it is operating. 18. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty. 19. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. 20. Do not use outdoors. 21. Always use the appliance on a dry, level surface. 22. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove. 23. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 2