Design Hand Blender Home Culture User Manual

Important Safeguards

Carefully read all instructions before operating and save the instructions for further reference.

Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, described in these

instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries or damage by electric

shock, fire or moving mechanical parts.

Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other

than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre.

Please contact your vendor.

Safeguards for Daily Operation

• The appliance is designed for normal household quantities. Do not operate or store the

appliance outdoors or in damp or wet areas. Do not operate the appliance in continuous

operation for more than 1 minute to avoid overheating. If processing large quantities of

food, regularly interrupt the operation and unplug the appliance for a few minutes, allow

the motor to cool down.

• Do not attempt to operate the appliance using any parts or accessories not recommen-

ded by the manufacturer (i.e. blending tool, whisk or gear box). Especially the whisk

and blending tool are sensitive to careless handling. Do not operate the appliance, when

the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock

or any other damage or injuries to persons. Do not attempt to open the motor housing or

to repair the power cord. Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation.

The appliance is likely to be damaged if the appliance was subject to inadmissible strain

(i.e. overheating, mechanical or electric shock) or if there are any cracks, excessively

frayed parts, distortions or the gear stalls or sticks. In this case, immediately unplug

the appliance and return the entire appliance (including all parts and accessories) to an

authorised service centre for examination and repair.

• Always IMMEDIATELY unplug the appliance after use and before assembling or

disassembling the whisk or blending tool and before laying down the appliance. Always

use the whisk in conjunction with the appropriate whisk gear box. Always ensure, that the

appliance is assembled correctly before connecting the appliance to the mains power

supply. Always handle the entire appliance and the tools with care and without violence.

• Do not lift, pull or carry the appliance by the processing tools (i.e. whisk, blending tool).

To move or operate the appliance, always hold on to the motor housing.

• Before use, always make sure that the appliance is properly and completely assembled

(see Operation). Do not leave any food dry on the surfaces of the appliance.

• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children. Do not

let young children play with any parts of the appliance or the packing. The appliance is

NOT intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision. Take care that no

one will pull the appliance by the power cord, especially when young children are near.

Place the appliance on a clean, dry and stable surface where it is protected from inadmissible

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