Read all instructions carefully. 2. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor end of the appliance in water or any other liquids. 3. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 4. Avoid contact with moving parts. 5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact the Customer Service Center for instructions. 6. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children. This appliance is not recommended for use by children. 7. KEEP HANDS AND UTENSILS OUT OF THE JAR WHILE BLENDING to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A spatula may be used, but only when the blender is not operating. 8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause hazard or injury and will void the warranty. 9. Do not use outdoors. 10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove. 11. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. 12. Never place the blade assembly on the motor base without the jar properly attached. 13. Always operate the blender with the cover in place. 14. Oversized foods and metal utensils must not be inserted in the appliance as they may cause a fire or risk of electrical shock. 15. When blending hot liquids, remove the measuring cup from the center of the cover by turning counter-clockwise. 16. To disconnect, turn all controls to the OFF position, then remove the plug from the wall outlet by pulling on the plug. Never pull on the power cord. English 17. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces may break off the pad and come in contact with electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical shock. 18. Do not store any materials other than the manufacturers recommended accessories in this unit when not in use. 19. This appliance is for household use only. Not for commercial use. 20. Do not use this appliance for anything other than intended use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Polarized Plug This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician for assistance. Do no attempt to modify this plug in any way. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of this polarized plug. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. If it is necessary to use an extension cord: A. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of this appliance. B. It should be positioned such that it does not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on children or tripped over. Thank you for using our Haier product. This easy-to-use manual Model number will guide you in getting the best use of your blender. Date of purchase Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on a label on the bottom of the blender. Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service. English Table of Contents PAGE Important Safeguards ....................................................................1 Before Using for the First Time......................................................4 Parts and Accessories......................................................................5 Assembling the Blender ................................................................6 Using the Blender............................................................................6 Useful Tips ..........................................................................................8 Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................9 Quick Cleaning ..................................................................................9 Thorough Cleaning..............................................................................9 Storage ..............................................................................................9 Limited Warranty ..........................................................................10 English Before Using for the First Time Before using your blender for the first time, be sure to do the following: • Read all instructions in this manual. • Carefully unpack the blender and remove all packaging materials and accessories. Be sure not to discard any of the accessories accidentally. • Handle the blade assembly carefully. It is sharp! • Place the blender on a dry, level surface. • Wash the blade assembly, glass jar, gasket, cover and measuring cup in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. • Wipe the motor base with a clean, damp cloth. This...