(1) congratulations! (2) you have purchased the pink ribbon gourmet hand mixer. (3) not only do you have the assurance of a quality hand mixer, but you also have the knowledge that you have someone in need. (4) a portion of your purchase is being donated to the hope for all cancer treatment center. (5) before using your mixer for the first time, wash and dry the beaters and the mixing bowl. (6) make sure that the speed control is in the off position and the mixer is not plugged in. (7) insert the beaters into the openings on the bottom of the mixer. (8) push until each beater clicks into position. (9) then plug the cord into a standard household electrical outlet (120 volt, 60 hz ac). which statement best explains the purpose of this passage? the passage describes how to wash the pink ribbon gourmet hand mixer. the passage informs how to plug in the pink ribbon gourmet hand mixer. the passage informs how to use the pink ribbon gourmet hand mixer. the passage describes the features of the pink ribbon gourmet hand mixer.