•To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit in water or other liquid. •Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. •Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. •Avoid contacting moving parts. •Do not remove lid until blade has stopped completely. After releasing the push button the blade will come to a stop within 2 to 3 seconds. •Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or af