Gastroback 40971 Power Hand Blender Home Culture - Manual (Page 3)

Important Safeguards
Carefully read all instructions before operating and save the instructions for future reference.
Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, as described in
these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injury or damage
by electric shock, fire or moving mechanical parts.
Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other
than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre.
Please contact your vendor.
Safeguards for Daily Operation
• The appliance is designed for normal household quantities. Do not operate or store the
appliance outdoors or in damp or wet areas. Do not operate the appliance in continuous
operation for more than 1 minute to avoid overheating. If processing large quantities of
food, regularly interrupt the operation and unplug the appliance for a few minutes, allow
the motor to cool down.
• Do not attempt to operate the appliance using any parts or accessories not recommended
by the manufacturer (i.e. blending tool ). Especially the blending tool is sensitive to
careless handling. Do not operate the appliance, when the appliance or any part of
it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock or any other damage or
injury to persons. Do not attempt to open the motor housing or to repair the power cord.
Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation. The appliance is likely to be
damaged if the appliance was subject to inadmissible strain (i.e. overheating, mechanical or
electric shock) or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed parts, distortions or the gear stalls
or sticks. In this case, immediately unplug the appliance and return the entire appliance
(including all parts and accessories) to an authorised service centre for examination
and repair.
• Always IMMEDIATELY unplug the appliance after use and before assembling or
dismantling the blending tool and before laying down the appliance. Always ensure, that
the appliance is assembled correctly before connecting the appliance to the mains
power supply. Always handle the entire appliance and the tools with care and
without violence.
• Do not lift, pull or carry the appliance by the blending tool. To move or operate the
appliance, always hold on to the motor housing.
• Before use, always make sure that the appliance is properly and completely assembled
(see Operation). Do not leave any food to dry on the surfaces of the appliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children. Do not
let young children play with any parts of the appliance or the packing. The appliance is
NOT intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision. Take care that no
one pulls the appliance by the power cord, especially when young children are near. Place
the appliance on a clean, dry and stable surface where it is protected from inadmissible
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