Gastroback 40998 Vital Mixer - Manual (Page 5)

wooden or plastic spoon or similar cooking utensils or foreign substances in the blender jug.
Always take the blender jug off the motor block before pushing the food down with a spoon.
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warnIng: Never combine the blender jug and the holder without the blade. Without the
blade the bottom of the blender jug is open. Liquids could spill and might damage the motor block.
• Without the blender jug, the appliance will not operate.
• IMpOrtant: ensure the blender jug is locked securely onto the motor block
and that you cannot knock the appliance over during operation. the motor
will not start before the plug is plugged into the power outlet, the blender jug
is securely locked onto the motor block and the appliance is switched ›On‹.
• As a safety feature, the appliance automatically shuts off after operating for 2 minutes. If
you want to operate again, wait 1 minute and then continue.
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warnIng: Do not overfill the blender jug. If necessary, take some food out of the
blender jug, using a wooden or plastic spoon, before starting the appliance again.
• Do not chop extremely hard food, such as nuts with shell or bones to avoid overrunning,
spurt out or that the motor stalls or gets stuck during operation because the blade is blocked.
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warnIng: Do not operate the appliance when the blender jug has a crack or any
part of it is likely to be damaged. 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.
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warnIng: Do not fill ingredients into the blender jug which exceed a temperature of
60 degrees. After processing ice cubes slowly heat up the blender jug before processing hot
ingredients. Otherwise the blender jug will crack or get damaged. Use gloves processing
hot liquids and do not fill the blender jug up too high. Ensure not to burn yourself on the
blender jug, overrunning, and spurt out or hot steam.
• Never place anything other than food and liquids in the blender whilst the motor is running.
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warnIng: Do not place blender in the freezer with food or liquids. This will freeze
and damage the blade assembly housing, blender jug and motor.
• CautIOn: Do not place the appliance in an automatic dishwasher.
• attentIOn: The circular plastic surround attached to the base of the blender jug in not
removable! Same with the plastic surround attached to the blades.
• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, and suitable large surface.
Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces (heater, gas burner,
grill, or oven). Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter or on
inclined or wet surfaces or where it can fall. Keep the entire appliance away from direct
sunlight and sharp edges. Ensure the blender jug is locked securely onto the motor block
and that you cannot knock the appliance over during operation to avoid personal injury.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when the plug is connected to the power outlet.
Always immediately turn the appliance off, wait for the motor to stop completely, and then
unplug the appliance, if the appliance is not in use (even for a short break) and before
assembling, disassembling or cleaning. Never leave the appliance unattended when in
operational mode.
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