On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:58:31 AM UTC+10, Kalmia wrote:
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> I think I activated one of the speed buttons during a wipedown of the base. So much for trying to be clean.

My blender has a safety switch so that the base won't turn on without the top part being in place. I think this is common on all modern blenders. If yours is supposed to have one, it's broken, and it might be good to fix it. (Some even have a safety interlock that requires the lid to be on before it will turn on.)

If yours predates such safety features, "be warned" is right!