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Safety advice
Read the following instructions
carefully before using machine for
the first time.
This appliance complies with the
accepted technological standards
with regards to safety and to the
Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless as
a manufacturer we are committed to
familiarising you with the following safety
instructions:
General safety
• The appliance may only be connected
to a power supply with a voltage
and frequency that comply with the
specifications on the rating label!
• Never pick up the appliance if
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the power cord is damaged,
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the housing is damaged.
• Never use the power cord to pull the
plug out from the socket.
• In order to avoid danger, if the
power cord of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its customer service
department or a similar qualified
person.
• Repairs to this appliance may only
be carried out by qualified service
engineers. Considerable danger may
result from improper repairs. If repairs
become necessary, please contact
the Customer Care Centre or your
authorised dealer.
• The manufacturer is not liable for any
damages which are caused by using
the appliance for any other purpose
than that intended or incorrect use.
•
This appliance is not intended for
use by people (including children)
who, due to lack of experience
or knowledge, are unable to
operate it safely, or for use by
people (including children) whose
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities are reduced, unless a
person responsible for them has
shown them how to use it safely,
and has supervised them initially.
Safety of children
• Young children must be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. Keep the appliance out of
reach of children.
• Close attention is necessary when
using the appliance near children.
Packaging material, e.g. plastic bags,
should not be accessible to children.
When using your appliance
• Check if the voltage indicated on the
appliance corresponds to the local
mains voltage before you connect the
appliance.
• Do not use the appliance if the power
cord, the plug or other parts are
damaged.
•
If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by an Electrolux
service centre in order to avoid
any hazards.
• Always unplug the appliance before
assembling, disassembling or making
adjustments to any of the parts.
•
Never immerse the motor unit in
water or any other liquid, nor rinse it
under the tap. Use only a moist cloth
to clean the motor unit.
• Unplug the appliance immediately
after use.
• Never let the appliance run
unattended.
• Do not exceed the maximum
quantities and processing times
indicated in the tables.
• Let hot ingredients cool down before
chopping them or pouring them into
the blender beaker.
• Never reach into the beaker with
your fingers or an object while the
appliance is running.
• If the blades get stuck, unplug the
appliance before removing the
ingredients that are blocking the
blades.
• Avoid touching the cutting edges of
the blade units when cleaning them.
They are very sharp and you could
easily cut your fingers on them.
• Always unplug the appliance before
you start cleaning the motor unit.
• Never use any accessories or parts
from other manufacturers or that
have not been specifically advised
by Electrolux. Your guarantee will
become invalid if such accessories or
parts have been used.
• Never use any other item to switch
the appliance on/off.
• Assemble the appliance properly
before putting the plug in the wall
socket.
• In order to avoid a dangerous
situation, this appliance must never
be connected to a timer switch.
• This appliance is intended for
household use only.
Built-in safety lock
This feature ensures that you can only
switch the appliance on when the
parts have been placed in the motor
unit in the correct position. When
the parts have been assembled
correctly, the built-in safety lock will
be unlocked.
Thermal cut-out
The appliance is equipped with a
thermal cut-out that automatically
cuts off the power supply to the
appliance if it overheats.
If the appliance suddenly stops
running:
• Pull the plug out of the wall socket.
• Let the appliance cool down for
30 minutes.
• Put the plug in the wall socket.
• Switch the appliance on again.
• Never reach into the beaker
with your fingers while the
beaker attachs the motor unit.
Contact your Electrolux dealer or
an authorized Electrolux service
centre if the thermal cut-out is
activated too often.
In order to avoid a dangerous
situation, this appliance must never
be connected to a timer switch, the
built-in safety lock will be unlocked.
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