West Bend SM700 Owner's Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
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Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.
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To protect against electrical shock, do not put the cord, plug or the motor
assembly in water or other liquid.
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Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
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Unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off
parts and before cleaning.
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Avoid contact with moving parts.
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Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
malfunctions or if the appliance is dropped or damaged in any manner. If you
experience any problems with your appliance, unplug it immediately from the
electrical outlet. For service information see warranty page.
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The use of accessory attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or
sold by Focus Electrics may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
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Do not let the cord come into contact with hot surfaces, including a stove.
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Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in a heated oven.
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Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
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Turn off the machine before removing the blending jar from the base and before
placing the blending jar on the base.
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Do not run motor without blending jar properly attached to motor base or when
blending jar is empty.
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Keep hands and utensils (other than included stir stick) out of blending jar while
mixing ingredients to reduce risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the
appliance.
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Blades are sharp; handle carefully.
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Always operate the appliance with the lid in place.
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Do not blend excessively hot liquids. Never pour boiling water into the blending
jar.
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When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover.
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Be sure to turn switch to “OFF” position after each use.
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To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull on cord to
disconnect.