Gastroback 41020 Cook & Mix Plus - Manual (Page 5)

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• Always keep the entire appliance dry and clean and where young children cannot reach
it. Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on the appliance or any part of it. Take
care that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord.
• Always handle the stainless steel blades with care, especially while removing the blades,
cleaning or emptying the jar.
• Before turning the appliance on, always make sure, there are no foreign objekts in the
glas jar, it is assembled properly, is leakproof and is securely attached to the motor base.
Do not place any clothes, napkins or other objects under or on the appliance during ope-
ration, to avoid damages through fire and electric shock.
• Do not leave any cooking utensils in the glass jar. Do not use any hard, sharp or
edged objects (e.g. knives, forks) with the appliance. Only use wooden or heat-
resistant plastic cooking utensils to stir and serve the food. Do not handle the appliance or
any part of it with violence. Do not hold your hands or any foreign objects (e.g.
cooking utensils, clothes) in the glass jar, while the glass jar is mounted on
the motor base!
• The appliance or power cord may never touch hot surfaces. Do not place
the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces (i.e. burner, heater or oven). Do not
use any part of the appliance (e.g. glass jar, measuring cup) with any other device (e.g.
range, mixer). After using the heater function the glass jar and the bottom of the jar
collar will be still hot for some minutes. Do not touch the glass jar and the
bottom of the jar collar, or place the glass jar on any heat-sensitive surface.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended, when connected to the power
supply. Do not move or tilt the appliance with the glass jar mounted on the motor base
to avoid that the glass jar will fall or hot liquid will be spilled. Always switch Off, unplug
and let the appliance cool down sufficiently when the appliance is not in use and before
moving, cleaning, or for storage. Before moving or cleaning the appliance, always allow
the appliance to cool down. Always grasp the motor base with both hands by the upper
handles and the glass jar by its handle for moving or lifting. During operation and
immediately after switching off only touch the appliance and its accessories
by the handles and operating elements. Handle the processing blades with care,
as they are very sharp.
• Even with the lid properly closed, steam will escape around the measuring cup, when
preparing hot dishes. Do not hold your face, hands and arms over the lid during operation
and some minutes after heating to avoid scalds. Do not overfill the glass jar, especially
when heating foodstuffs that could violently froth or splash. Otherwise food could splash
and overflow or drip on the motor housing and cause severe scalds and damage. always
pay attention to the maximum level indicator ›Soup‹ for hot dishes; ›Cold‹ for
cold meals and drinks)!
• Before activating the heating function, always ensure that there is a sufficient amount
of liquid or fat (at least 30 ml) in the glass jar and the glass jar is mounted correctly. DO
nOT activate the heater function when the glass jar is empty! Before operating
the Blender function, additionally ensure that the lid is closed properly with the measuring
cup correctly in place. (See: ›Operation‹) Do not blend for longer than 3 minutes to avoid
overheating.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads (e.g. metal scouring pads) for cleaning. Do
not immerse the motor base or power cord in water or any other liquid. Do not spill or drip