2 3IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautionsshould always be followed, including the following:1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immersethe blender base in water or other liquids.3. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on ortaking off parts, and before cleaning.4. Avoid contact with moving parts.5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord orplug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is droppedor damaged in any manner. Return appliance to thenearest authorized service facility for examination, repairor electrical or mechanical adjustment.6. The use of attachments, including canning jars, notrecommended by the appliance manufacturer maycause hazards.7. Do not use outdoors.8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, ortouch hot surfaces.9. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blendingto prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/ordamage to the blender. A rubber scraper may be usedbut must be used only when the blender is not running.10. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.11. Always operate blender with cover in place.12. When blending hot liquids, completely remove thestopper in the cover before turning on the blender. SeeHot Blending Instructions.13. This appliance is not intended for use by persons(including children) with reduced physical, sensoryor mental capabilities, or lack of experience andknowledge, unless they have been given supervision orinstruction concerning use of the appliance by a personresponsible for their safety.14. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do notplay with the appliance.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSPECIFICATIONS• Capacity: 4 Litre Working Capacity• Switch Setting: POWER START/STOP PULSE• Variable Speed Control: 1,500–18,500 RPM (free running-approximate)• Rating: 120 Volts-60HZ-Single Phase AC -15.0 Amps.(U.S. models only)230 Volts-50HZ-Single Phase AC -1500 Watts• Base: Die-cast – grey coating• Container: Stainless steel with stainless steel blades -rubber clamp-on lid• Bearing: High performance ball bearing• Cord: 7 foot (2.44 m) - 3-conductor ground cord with strainrelief in base• Overall Height: 26 inches (66 cm)• Weight: 38 pounds (17.2 kg) net - Shipping Weight 41pounds (18.6 kg)• cETLus, NSF, Listed (120 volts ONLY)• Operating Cycle: 3 min ON/1 min OFF