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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
HOW TO USE YOUR HAND BLENDER
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be observed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor end,
cord or plug in water or other liquid.
3. This appliance should not be used by children and care should
be taken when used near children.
4. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair and clothing,
as well as other utensils away from blades and out of container
during operation to prevent the possibility of severe injury to
persons and/or damage to the appliance. A spatula or scraper
may be used when the appliance is not in operation.
5. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. for use with this model may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury.
6. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container
and make several small batches to avoid spillage.
7. Blades are sharp, handle carefully.
8. Do not use over a stove or other heat source.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surface, including the stove.
11. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning.
12. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number
for information on examination, repair, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This appliance is intended for household use only.
This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of
plug has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an
electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
Fingertip
Control
Motor
Housing
Shaft
Blade &
Blade Guard
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash blade portion of hand blender
according to instructions.
1. Place food in suitable
container for mixing.
For best results, solid
foods should be no
larger than 1" chunks.
2. Plug into 120 volt outlet.
3. Grasp unit in hand.
Push fingertip control.
Slowly move the blade
through the food; up,
down and sideways.
4. Do not immerse blender
past the MAX line.
5. Do not operate the
motor continuously for
more than one minute
at a time.
6. Unplug from outlet
when not in use.
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