9Intended useenIntended useThis appliance is intended for domestic use only. Use the applianceonly for processing normal amounts of food and for normal amountsof time for domestic use.The appliance is suitable for stirring, beating and mixing softfoodstuffs and liquids, and for kneading soft dough. With thehigh speed hand blender, the appliance is suitable for cutting ormixing food. The appliance must not be used for processing othersubstances or objects. Only use the appliance indoors at roomtemperature and up to 2000 m above sea level.Important safety informationRead and follow the instruction manual carefully and keep for laterreference! Enclose these instructions when you give this applianceto someone else. If the instructions for correct use of the applianceare not observed, the manufacturer’s liability for any resultingdamage will be excluded.This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/orknowledge if they have been given supervision or instructionconcerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if theyunderstand the hazards involved. Keep children away from theappliance and connecting cable and do not allow them to use theappliance. Do not let children play with the appliance. Cleaning anduser maintenance must not be performed by children.W Risk of electric shock and fire!Do not place the appliance on or near hot surfaces, e.g. hobs.Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with thespecifications on the rating plate. Do not use the appliance if thepower cord and/or appliance are damaged. Only our customerservice may repair the appliance, e.g. by replacing a damaged powercord, in order to avoid hazards. The power cord must not come intocontact with hot parts or be pulled across sharp edges.Never immerse the base unit in liquids or hold under running waterand do not clean in the dishwasher. Do not steam clean theappliance. Do not use the appliance with damp hands.Do not immerse the appliance in liquid above the joint between thehigh speed hand blender and base unit. After each use, whenever theappliance is unsupervised, prior to assembly, prior to disassembly,prior to cleaning and in the event of an error, the appliance mustalways be disconnected from the mains.