[. . . ] Don't let children or infirm people use the hand blender without supervision. Never put the power handle in water or let the cord or plug get wet - you could get an electric shock. [. . . ] Never let the cord touch hot surfaces or hang down where a child could grab it. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appliance. important With heavy mixtures, don't use your hand blender for longer than 50 seconds in any four minute period - it'll overheat. Only use your hand blender for its intended domestic use. q q before plugging in Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the power handle. Important - UK only The wires in the cord are coloured as follows: Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live. Your hand blender complies with European Economic Community Directive 89/336/EEC. q 1 2 3 before using for the first time 1 Remove all packaging and throw away the blade covers. know your Kenwood hand blender hand blender speed buttons b power handle c blender shaft (removable) d beaker e beaker base/lid f cord clip chopper (HB630/HB640/HB724 TRIBLADE, MV/HB660 series) g chopper cover h chopper blade j bowl k bowl base/lid whisk (HB724 TRIBLADE, MV/HB660 series) l whisk collar m wire whisk a n q q q 4 for saucepan blending Take the pan off the heat and let it cool slightly. Take special care when preparing food for babies, the elderly and infirm. Use a sterilising solution in accordance with the sterilising solution manufacturers instructions. Rubbing with a cloth dipped in vegetable oil helps remove discolouring. power handle, chopper cover, whisk collar Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry. blender shaft, chopper blade, whisk, beaker, bowl, base/lids Wash up, then dry. Or wash in your dishwasher. service and customer care q If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced by Kenwood or an authorised Kenwood repairer. UK If you need help with: using your hand blender or servicing or repairs (in or out of guarantee) call Kenwood on 023 9239 2333 and ask for Customer Care. [. . . ] UK If you need help with: using your hand blender or servicing or repairs (in or out of guarantee) call Kenwood on 023 9239 2333 and ask for Customer Care. Alternatively, contact your authorised Kenwood repairer: look in YELLOW PAGES under `Electrical appliance repairs'. [. . . ]