Before First Use: After unpacking the blender, wash everything except the blender base in hot, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wipe the blender base with
a damp cloth or sponge. DO NOT IMMERSE THE BASE IN WATER. Care should be taken when handling the cutting blades as they are very sharp.
How to Assemble and Use
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. Call our
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 retaining ring.
3.Make sure the retaining ring 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.Make sure the blender OFF button has been pushed. Plug cord into outlet.
6.Put ingredients in jar; place lid on jar. Place hand on lid when blending thin liquids.
7.Process food or beverages. See the “Blending Techniques” section for speeds and processing tips.
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.
12-Speed Control Panel
First select and push a LO or HI power button. Then push the desired speed button. The blender will run until you push the OFF button. The OFF button is also the PULSE button.The blender runs only as long as the button is pushed. On LO power the blender puls- es and on HI the pulsing action is powerful enough for crushing ice. See “Crushing Ice.”
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