Hamilton Beach 70721 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. 13. The blade and disc are sharp. Handle carefully. Store out of reach 2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including of children. children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, 14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or disc or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely on base without first putting bowl properly in place. supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a 15. Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating appliance. person responsible for their safety. 16. Never feed food into food chute by hand. Always use the food 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or pushers. near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they 17. Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism. do not play with the appliance. 18. Make sure the blade or disc has come to a full stop before 4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base, removing lid. motor, cord, or plug in water or other liquid. 19. To reduce the risk of injury, be sure to insert or remove blade 5. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or and disc using hubs provided for this purpose. Use caution when taking off parts, and before cleaning. removing blade and disc from the bowl, when emptying the bowl, 6. Avoid contacting moving parts. and when cleaning. 7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, 20. Check that the control is OFF (O) before plugging cord into wall or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF (O); then remove damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service plug from wall outlet. number for information on examination, repair, or electrical or 21. Be sure to turn switch to OFF (O) position after each use. Always mechanical adjustment. use the pushers to clear the food chute. When this method is not 8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the possible, unplug cord from outlet and disassemble unit to remove appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. the remaining food. 9. Do not use your food processor if any part is broken. 22. The appliance is not intended for commercial, professional, or 10. Do not use appliance outdoors. industrial use. It is designed and built exclusively for household 11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot use only. surfaces. 23. Never use appliance for a longer period or with a larger amount 12. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blade and disc while of ingredients other than that recommended by appliance processing food to reduce the risk of severe personal injury and/ manufacturer. or damage to the food processor. A rubber scraper may be used 24. The maximum rating of this unit is based on using the chopping/ but ONLY when the food processor is not running. mixing blade. Using the slicing/shredding disc may draw significantly less power. 2