31. Read the Operation Manual before using blender.Keep Operation Manual handy.2. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.3. Do not remove ground prong.4. Do not use an adapter.5. Do not use an extension cord.6. Disconnect power before cleaning or servicing.7. To reduce risk of personal injury, unplug cord fromoutlet when not in use, and before putting on ortaking off parts.8. To protect against electrical shock, do not immersecord, plug, or blender base in water or any otherliquid.9. Do not spray the base with a high-pressure spray gun.10. Extreme caution must be used when moving anappliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.11. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.12. Not intended for use by or near children.13. The use of accessory attachments not recommendedby the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.14. To reduce risk of personal injury and to preventdamage to blender or container and cutter assembly,DO NOT insert utensils into blender container whileoperating blender.15. Do not store any kitchen utensils in the containerbecause the blender would be damaged ifinadvertently turned on.16. To prevent possibility of serious personal injury, keephands out of blender jar while operating blender.Always operate blender with jar cover in place.17. Avoid contacting moving parts.18. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.19. If cutter assembly blades are loose, discontinue useimmediately and replace cutter assembly. Do notattempt to repair or tighten cutter assembly.– SAVE THESE INSTRUC TIONS –20. Inspect container and cutter assembly daily. Do notuse broken, chipped, or cracked container. Checkcutter for wear, nicks, or broken blades. Do not usebroken or cracked cutting blades. Replace cutterassembly at least every 90 days.21. Do not use outdoors.22. This appliance is intended for short periods ofoperation, with a rated operating time of 3 minutes.23. Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.24. To prevent damage to blender, container, or cutterassembly, DO NOT move or shake blender while inoperation. If blending action stops during operation,turn blender OFF, remove container from base, removecontainer cover, and use a thin rubber spatula to pushmixture towards cutters.25. To prevent burns from hot liquids splashing out of thecontainer, always remove the filler cap of the containercover before blending hot liquids. Keep hands andother exposed skin away from the cover opening toreduce risk of possible injury.26. Always operate blender with container cover in place.27. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord orplug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is droppedor damaged in any manner. Call the Technical Servicenumber, 866-285-1087 or 910-693-4277, for instructionson examination, repair, or electrical or mechanicaladjustment.28. This appliance is not intended for use by persons(including children) with reduced physical, sensory ormental capabilities, or lack of experience andknowledge, unless they have been given supervisionor instruction concerning use of the appliance by aperson responsible for their safety.29. Children should be supervised to ensure that theydo not play with the appliance.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING – When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, includingthe following:Blender SafetyWARNING! Shock Hazard: This product is provided witha grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electricshock. The plug fits only one way into a grounded outlet.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifyingthe plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug doesnot fit into the outlet, have an electrician replace the outlet.The length of the cord used on this appliance was selectedto reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or trippingover a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, anapproved extension cord may be used. The electrical ratingof the extension cord must be equal to or greater than therating of the appliance. The extension cord must be agrounding-type, 3-wire cord. Care must be taken to arrangethe extension cord so that it will not drape over thecountertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on oraccidentally tripped over.OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION