840121100 ENv02.qxd 2/24/04 2:59 PM Page 2IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhen using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, includingthe following:1. Read all instructions.2. To protect against risk of electricalshock, do not put cord, plug, base, ormotor in water or other liquid.3. Close supervision is necessary when anyappliance is used by or near children.4. Unplug cord from outlet when not inuse, before putting on or taking off parts,and before cleaning.5. Avoid contact with moving parts.6. Do not operate any appliance with adamaged cord or plug, or after theappliance malfunctions or is droppedor damaged in any manner. Call ourtoll-free customer assistance numberfor information on examination, repairor electrical or mechanical adjustment.7. The use of attachments, includingcanning jars, not recommended or soldby the appliance manufacturer maycause a risk of injury to persons.8. Do not use outdoors.9. Do not let cord hang over edge oftable or counter, or touch hot surfaces,including the stove.10. Keep hands and utensils out of jar whileblending to reduce the risk of severepersonal injury and/or damage toblender. A rubber spatula may be usedbut must be used only when blender isnot running.11. Blades are sharp; handle carefully–especially when assembling, disassemblingor cleaning inside blender jar.12. Do not use a broken, chipped, orcracked blender jar.13. Do not use broken, cracked, or loosecutting blades.14. To reduce the risk of injury, neverplace cutting blades on base without jarproperly attached.15. Always operate blender with lid in place.16. When blending hot liquids, removecenter piece of two-piece lid. Do not fillblender jar beyond the 3-cup (750 ml)level. Always begin processing at the lowestspeed setting. Keep hands and otherexposed skin away from the cover openingto reduce the risk of possible burns.17. Screw on jar retaining ring firmly. Injurycan result if moving blades accidentallybecome exposed.18. If the jar should turn when the motoris running, turn OFF immediately andtighten jar in threaded retaining ring.19. Do not leave blender unattended whileit is operating.20. To disconnect cord, turn the control toOFF. Then remove plug from wall outlet.21. Do not use appliance for other thanintended purpose.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!Other Consumer Safety InformationThis appliance is intended for householduse only.This appliance is equipped with a polarizedplug. This type of plug has one blade widerthan the other. The plug will fit into anelectrical outlet only one way. This is asafety feature intended to help reduce therisk of electrical shock. If you are unable toinsert the plug into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,contact a qualified electrician to replace theobsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat thesafety purpose of the polarized plug bymodifying the plug in any way.2
6840121100 ENv02.qxd 2/24/04 2:59 PM Page 3The length of the cord used on thisappliance was selected to reduce thehazards of becoming tangled in or trippingover a longer cord. If a longer cord isnecessary, an approved extension cord maybe used. The electrical rating of the extensioncord must be equal to or greater thanthe rating of the blender. Care must betaken to arrange the extension cord so thatit will not drape over the countertop ortabletop where it can be pulled on bychildren or accidentally tripped over.Know Your <strong>Blender</strong>If the cutting blades lock and do not move,this will damage the motor. Do not use.Call the toll-free customer assistance numberfor information.Do not place blender jar in the freezer filledwith food or liquid. This will freeze anddamage the cutting blades.Parts and Features1Filler Cap12Lid23Jar348456GasketCutting BladesRetaining Ring403224168ozs54321cups789BaseControl PanelCord Wrap456Cord Wrap7893