4 | BLENDER SAFETYBLENDER SAFETY9. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the riskof severe injury to persons or damage to the Blender. A spatula or scraperother than the provided tamper may be used, but must be used only whenthe Blender is not running.10. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.11. The use of attachments, including canning blender jars, not recommendedby KitchenAid may cause a risk of injury to persons.12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.13. Always operate Blender with cover in place.14. When blending hot liquids or ingredients, ingredient-measuring cap shouldremain in place over the lid opening. Always start on lowest speed andslowly ramp to desired speed when blending hot liquids or ingredients.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis product is designed for household use only.ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSVoltage: 120 VFrequency: 60 HZIntensity (Amp.): 15 AmpsNOTE: If the plug does not fit in theoutlet, contact a qualified electrician.Do not modify the plug in any way.Do not use an adapter.Do not use an extension cord. If thepower supply cord is too short, havea qualified electrician or servicemaninstall an outlet near the appliance.Motor horsepower for the Blender motor was measured using a dynamometer, a machinethat laboratories routinely use to measure the mechanical power of motors. Our 3.0 peakhorsepower (HP) motor reference reflects the horsepower output of the motor itself andnot the Blender’s horsepower output in the Blender pitcher. As with any blender, thepower output in the pitcher is not the same as the horsepower of the motor itself. Thismotor delivers 2.40 peak HP in the pitcher enabling your Blender to deliver robust powerfor all your recipes.MOTOR HORSEPOWER