www.ninjakitchen.com3English18. To reduce the risk of injury, NEVERoperate the appliance without the lidin place; DO NOT try to defeat theinterlock mechanism; make sure thatthe cutting blades are properly installedbefore operating the appliance.19. DO NOT expose pitcher to extremetemperature changes.20. CAUTION: DO NOT BLEND HOTLIQUIDS.21. DO NOT overfill.22. DO NOT operate the appliance empty.23. To reduce the risk of burns, always allowthe appliance to cool before taking offparts and before cleaning.24. If the appliance overheats, a thermalswitch will become activated and shut offthe motor. To reset, unplug the applianceand let it cool down for approximately 15minutes before using again.25. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FORHOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Do not usethis appliance for anything other than itsintended use. Do not use outdoors.WARNING: Extension cordsare not recommended for use with thisproduct.SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS8. Always use appliance on a dry, levelsurface.9. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well asutensils out of container while blendingto reduce the risk of severe injury topersons or damage to the appliance. Ascraper may be used but only when theblender is not running.10. CAUTION: Blade assembly issharp, handle with care. Whenhandling the blade assembly,always hold by the shaft.11. Avoid contact with moving parts.12. DO NOT attempt to sharpenblades.13. DO NOT use the appliance if bladeassembly is bent or damaged.14. To reduce risk of injury, never place theblade assembly on base without pitcherproperly attached.15. DO NOT operate this appliance on ornear any hot surfaces (such as gas orelectric burner or in a heated oven).16. The use of attachments or accessoriesnot included with the unit such ascanning jars, is not recommended bythe manufacturer and may result in fire,electric shock or personal injury.17. DO NOT remove the pitcher fromthe motor base while the blender is inoperation.