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Operating the Blender
Before operating the blender, read the Using the Control Panel and Program Cycles sections on the following pages to better understand these features. Then, refer to the Using the Blender section on page 11 for specific operating instructions.
Using the Control Panel
RUN up/down buttons
Press the RUN ▲ or ▼ button to start the blender and run at that speed.
Press and hold the RUN ▲ or ▼ button until the desired speed is reached.
PULSE up/down buttons
Press the PULSE ▲ or ▼ button to start the blender. Release to stop.
The display will show the programmed speed percentage.
To change the speed settings of the PULSE ▲ or ▼ button, press and hold the RUN ▲ or ▼ button while holding the desired pulse button.
STOP button Stops operation of the selected function.
Does not shut off power to the blender.
Cycle buttons
Press any cycle letter
LCD display see below for status messages
LCD status messages
appears when the container is removed.
appears if the container is on the base and the unit is ready.
appears if the container is on the base and the unit has been idle for 1 minute or more.
appears in the event of motor or circuit failure. Contact Hamilton Beach Commercial service.
To Display Cycle Count:
Press STOP for 10 seconds. Press the PULSE ▲ button to display the cycles. Press STOP to return to operation mode.
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