How to Assemble and Use the Blender

IMPORTANT: Your blender jar and cutting blades are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect jar for nicks, chips or cracks. Always inspect cutting blades for broken, cracked or loose blades. If jar or cutting blades are damaged, do not use. Contact an authorized service facility to obtain replacement parts.

1.Make sure blender is unplugged. Place blender base on clean, dry surface to keep foreign particles from being pulled up into motor during operation.

2.Place blades in retaining ring. Fit gasket over blades. The gasket must lie flat. Set jar on top of gasket and screw on jar collar.

3.Make sure the jar collar is firmly screwed onto the jar. If not, it may loosen later when motor is turned on.

4.Set jar into place on blender base, making sure it is securely seated. If not, gently rock the jar until seated.

5.Put ingredients in jar, place lid on jar.

6.Plug cord into outlet.

7.Process food or beverages. Place hand on lid when blending liquids. Rotate dial on control panel to start blender. For 10 or more speeds, rotate dial to desired speed then slide switch to LO or HI. For models with fewer speeds, select LO or HI, then rotate dial to desired speed.

8.ALWAYS turn blender off and wait until blades have stopped rotating before removing jar.

9.To remove jar after blending is complete, lift the jar straight up. If it is not easily removed, rock gently and lift. Do not twist.

10.NEVER replace jar onto unit while motor is running.

How to Clean the Blender

1.Unplug blender from electrical outlet.

2.Wipe blender base, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser.

3.To clean jar, unscrew jar collar and remove cutting unit assembly from jar.

4.Carefully remove blades and gasket from bottom of jar collar.

5.Carefully wash blades, jar collar, gasket, jar (if plastic), and lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Do not wash blades, jar collar, gasket, plastic jar, lid, filler-cap or cutting and salting board in a dishwasher.

6.Reassemble cutting unit assembly onto jar, replace jar onto blender base.

7.Store blender with lid ajar to prevent container odor.

Recipes

Frozen Margarita

4 ounces (125 ml) lime

6 ounces (175 ml) tequila

2 ounces (60 ml) Triple Sec

Approximately 2 cups (500 ml) crushed ice

Rub rim of glass with lime juice then dip in salt, set aside. In the assembled blender jar, add lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec and ice. Blend on highest speed until all ingredients are incorporated. Increase or decrease amount of ice to reach desired consistency. To add ice reduce speed, removing filler cap, and gradually add ice to mixture. Pour the margarita into previously prepared glasses and serve. Serves 4.

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