2IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions shouldalways be taken, including the following:1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.2. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before puttingon or taking off parts, and before cleaning.3. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse theblender base in water or other liquids.4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includingchildren) with reduced physical, sensory or mentalcapabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unlessthey have been given supervision or instruction concerninguse of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.5. Children should be supervised to ensure that theydo not play with the appliance.6. Avoid contact with moving parts.7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord orplug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped ordamaged in any manner. Return appliance to thenearest authorized service facility for examination, repair orelectrical or mechanical adjustment.8. The use of attachments not recommended by the appliancemanufacturer may cause hazards.9. Do not use outdoors.10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, where itcan inadvertently be pulled on or tripped over or touch hotsurfaces, which could damage the cord.11. 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 used, butmust be used only when the blender is not running.12. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.13. Never place cutting assembly or cutting blades on basewithout container properly attached.14. Always operate blender with cover in place.15. Always operate blender with jar pad in place.16. CAUTION: This blender is not intended for use with hotliquids or ingredients.