Important safeguards – Gastroback 40998 Vital Mixer User Manual

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IMpOrtant SafeguardS

Save the instructions for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other

than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse,

can cause severe injury or damage by electric shock, fire or moving mechanical parts. This

instruction is an essential part of the appliance. When passing on the appliance to a third

person, ensure to include these instructions.
Never leave the appliance unattended when in operational mode. Any operation, repair and

technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other than described in these instruc-

tions 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 attempt to operate the appliance using any parts or accessories not recommended by

the manufacturer (i.e. blade, sealing ring). 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 motor stalls or gets stuck. 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.
• Do not lift, pull or carry the appliance by the power cord. To move or operate the appli-

ance, always grasp the motor block.
• 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 packaging. The blade is

extremely sharp. The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without

supervision. Take care that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord, especially

when young children are near.
• Always place the appliance on a clean, dry and stable surface where it is protected

from inadmissible strain (i.e. mechanical or electric shock, overheating, frost, moisture) and

where young children cannot reach it.
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warnIng:

To avoid injury to persons and damage, always turn the appliance ›off‹,

wait for the motor to stop completely and unplug the appliance, immediately after operation

and before assembling/disassembling or cleaning the appliance. Never use force operat-

ing, assembling or disassembling the appliance.
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warnIng:

The blades are very sharp. Pay attention when handling these parts. Only

touch the blade unit housing when handling the blades. Handle with care when cleaning.
• nOte: Ensure the appliance is properly assembled and the blade is properly attached

before connecting the plug into the power outlet. Never turn the appliance on without the

lid or the barlot. Never turn the appliance on without the blender jug properly placed on

the motor block. Never place only the holder or the blade on the motor block. Never touch

the drive gear when the plug is connected to the power outlet.
• warnIng: If the blade is mounted in the blender jug, the blender jug is positioned on

the motor block, and the plug is connected to the power outlet, do not insert your fingers, a