3www.ninjakitchen.com21 DO NOT overfill.22 DO NOT operate the appliance empty.23 To reduce the risk of burns, always allow theappliance to cool before taking off parts andbefore cleaning.24 In the event that the unit overloads, thecontrol panel lights will flash and the unitwill shut down. Unplug the appliance and letit cool down for approximately 15 minutesbefore using again.25 THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FORHOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Do not use thisappliance for anything other than its intendeduse. Do not use outdoors.26 The maximum rating is based on the 6-BladeAssembly (pitcher) that drives the greatestpower and other recommended attachmentsmay draw significantly less power or current.WARNING: Extension cords arenot recommended for use with thisproduct.SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS9 Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well asutensils out of container while processing toreduce the risk of severe injury to personsor damage to the appliance. A scraper maybe used but only when the appliance is notrunning.10 CAUTION: Blade assemblies are sharp andremovable, handle with care. When handlingthe blade assemblies, always hold by theshaft.11 Avoid contact with moving parts.12 DO NOT attempt to sharpen blades.13 DO NOT use the appliance if blade assemblyis bent or damaged.14 To reduce risk of injury, never place the bladeassembly on base without pitcher or bowlproperly attached.15 DO NOT operate this appliance on or nearany hot surfaces (such as gas or electricburner or in a heated oven).16 The use of attachments or accessoriesincluding canning jars, not recommended bythe manufacturer may result in fire, electricshock or personal injury.17 DO NOT remove the container from themotor base while the appliance is inoperation.18 To reduce the risk of injury, NEVER operatethe appliance without the lid in place; DONOT try to defeat the interlock mechanism;make sure that the attachment is properlyinstalled before operating the appliance.19 DO NOT expose containers to extremetemperature changes.20 CAUTION: DO NOT BLEND HOT LIQUIDS.