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• Only lay the appliance on a well accessible, stable, clean, dry, and
suitable large table or counter, where it cannot fall.
• The blender container and chopper container are only suited for tem-
peratures up to 60°C. Do not attempt to process very hard ingredients
via the appliance (e.g. nuts, hard chocolate, seeds, kernels).
• Risk of Explosion! The appliance is not suited for processing inflam-
mable food and beverages (e.g. high-proof alcoholic drinks).
• Do not wrap any clothes or tissue or other foreign objects around the
appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock, and
overheating. Do not block the ventilation slits at the front and/or side
walls of the motor unit.
• This appliance may be used or handled by persons (including child-
ren from 8 years and above) with reduced physical, sensory or men-
tal capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have
been given supervision and/or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety, and if they under-
stand and consider the involved hazards. Even cleaning may not be
performed by children without supervision. Children must always be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or
any part of the appliance or the packaging. Always keep the appli-
ance where it is dry, frost-free, and clean, and where young children
cannot reach it. Do not leave the appliance or any part of it unatten-
ded, when in reach of young children.
• Do not place the appliance on wet or inclined surfaces (e.g. sink or
drain board). Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near
hot surfaces (e.g. burner, heater, range, or oven).
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when connected to the
power supply. Always switch OFF (speed selector to “0”) and unplug
the appliance, before cleaning the appliance and when the appli-
ance is not in use. To avoid overheating, do not operate the appli-
ance without any food. Immediately turn the appliance OFF (speed
selector to “0”), when the motor stalls. Always observe the maximum
operating times (see: ‘Technical Specifications’).