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.
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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 toll-free
customer assistance number 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 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.
How to Assemble and Use
DO NOT IMMERSE THE BASE IN
WATER. Care should be taken when
cleaning inside the jar or handling the
cutting blades, because the blades are
very sharp.
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.
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