West Bend SOHO L5731 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 
followed including the following: 
•  Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use 
instructions in this manual. 
•  To protect against electrical shock, do not put the cord, plug or the motor 
assembly in water or other liquid. 
•  Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children. 
•  Unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off 
parts and before cleaning. 
•  Avoid contact with moving parts. 
•  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. 
•  The use of accessory attachments, not recommended or sold by Focus Electrics 
may cause fire, electric shock or injury. 
•  Do not use outdoors. 
•  Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. 
•  Do not let the cord come into contact with hot surfaces, including a stove. 
•  Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in a heated oven. 
•  Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use. 
• 
Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away from 
beaters during operation to reduce risk of injury to persons and/or damage to 
hand mixer.
 
•  Be sure to turn switch to “OFF” position after each use. 
•  To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet.  Never pull on cord to 
disconnect. 
•  Never leave the house while the appliance is on. 
•  A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming 
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 
 
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