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Blender Safety Blender Safety

• Blenders can be a great help in the kitchen, and can be safely • Blenders can be a great help in the kitchen, and can be safely
used by kids with some instruction. used by kids with some instruction.

• Parents, you'll want to be sure that your child is familiar with • Parents, you'll want to be sure that your child is familiar with
your blender's operation. your blender's operation.

• Show them how to use the blender safely. • Show them how to use the blender safely.

• It should always have the lid secure when you turn it on. • It should always have the lid secure when you turn it on.

• Solid items that are frozen, must be thawed before blending. • Solid items that are frozen, must be thawed before blending.

• And the blender must be thoroughly cleaned between uses. • And the blender must be thoroughly cleaned between uses.

• Adults, this is probably something you want to do because of • Adults, this is probably something you want to do because of
the sharp blades that are inside. They are just like knives in the sharp blades that are inside. They are just like knives in
the bottom. the bottom.

• Also, be sure you never insert a spoon, or anything into the • Also, be sure you never insert a spoon, or anything into the
blender when its running. Always turn it off before you stir it blender when its running. Always turn it off before you stir it
up. up.

• Be sure your hands are dry before you plug the blender in, or • Be sure your hands are dry before you plug the blender in, or
unplugging the blender. unplugging the blender.

• With some safety training, kids can use blenders. • With some safety training, kids can use blenders.

For recipes: Contact your county extension office in Kansas or visit For recipes: Contact your county extension office in Kansas or visit
the website at www.kidsacookin.ksu.edu the website at www.kidsacookin.ksu.edu
This institution is an equal opportunity employer. This material was funded by USDA's Food Stamp Program This institution is an equal opportunity employer. This material was funded by USDA's Food Stamp Program
through a contract awarded by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. The Food Stamp through a contract awarded by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. The Food Stamp
Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. To find out more, contact your local SRS office Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. To find out more, contact your local SRS office
or call 1-800-221-5689. or call 1-800-221-5689.

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