Important safeguards, Warning – West Bend Back to Basics Smoothie Professional User Manual
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WARNING
WARNING: This appliance is not a toy. Close adult supervision is 
necessary when used by or near children. Please do not leave this 
unit unattended with children. 
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should 
always be followed:
 • Read all instructions.
 • To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plug 
or motor in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
• Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Make sure appliance is OFF when not in use, before putting on
or taking of parts, and before cleaning.
 • Avoid contacting moving parts.
 • Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or 
 after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged 
 in any manner. Return appliance to Back to Basics for 
 examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not
 recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury 
 to persons. 
 • Do not use outdoors.
 • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
 • Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove. 
 • Do not use this appliance for other than it’s intended use.
 • Keep hands and utensils (other than included stir stick) out 
 of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to 
 persons or damage to the appliance. A scraper may be used 
 but must be used only when the blender is not running.
 • Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
 • To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades 
on base without jar properly attached.
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