Instruction Manual Kitchen Blender

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following:
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• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put blender
powerbase in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Do not operate the blender with a damaged cord or plug or
after appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service
Centre for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to
reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the
blender. A scraper may be used but must be used only when
the blender is not running.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury never place the cutter assembly
blades on base without jug properly attached.
• Always operate blender with Dualit lid in place.
• The use of attachments, not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• When processing warm liquids, use heat proof gloves a.
• This is an attended appliance.
• Be certain the jar is firmly on the base and the lid and blade
assembly is locked in place before operating appliance.
• Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.
• Do not attempt to defeat the interlock mechanisms.
• Servicing should be performed by a Dualit service representative.
• Never turn the blender “ON” for longer than one minute - it
may overheat. All foods are fully processed within one minute,
especially dry food and small portions.
• Never remove the jug from the power base until motor and
blades are stationary. Damage to the clutch can occur.
• Never blend more than 1.4 litres.
• Do not leave the blades in water and never leave the blender
jug with any liquid inside it.
• Keep the jug empty when not in use.
• WARNING: Do not add boiling liquids or foods to
glass jug. Always allow liquid or food items to cool
below 60°c before adding to the jug.
• Frozen foods with the exception of small pieces of
fruit or ice cubes should not be placed in the jug.
• Do not insert frozen items into jug taken directly
from a hot dishwasher.
• Do not immerse or wash jug in boiling or very hot water.
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