Black & Decker BL1300DG-P User Manual

POWERCRUSH

DIGITAL BLENDER
WITH QUIET TECHNOLOGY

LICUADORA DIGITAL CON
TECNOLOGL´A SILENCIOSA

use and care manual
manual de uso y cuidado

BL1300DG-P

Thank you for your purchase!

Gracias por su compra!

Should you have any questions or concerns with your new product,
please call our Customer Service Line at 1-800-231-9786 (US and
Canada). Please do not return to the store.

Si usted tiene alguna inquietud o pregunta con su producto, por
favor llame a nuestra línea de servicio al cliente una atención
inmediata 1-800-231-9786 (EE.UU/Canadá) 01-800-714-2503
(México). No devuela a la tienda.

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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:

• Read all instructions.

• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do
not put blender base, cord or plug in water or
other liquid.

• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before
assembly/disassembly and before cleaning.

• Avoid contacting moving parts.

• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Contact Customer Service
for examination, repair or electrical or
mechanical adjustment by calling the
appropriate toll-free number listed in this
manual. This appliance has important
markings on the plug blade. The attachment
plug or entire cordset (if plug is molded
onto cord) is not suitable for replacement. If
damaged, the appliance must be replaced.

• The use of attachments, including canning
jars, not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer may cause a risk of
injury to persons.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or

counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• Keep hands and utensils out of container
while blending to reduce the risk of severe
injury to persons or damage to the blender. A
scraper may be used but must be used only
when the blender is not running.

• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

• To reduce the risk of injury, never place
cutter assembly blades on base without the
jar properly attached.

• Always operate blender with cover in place.

• Do not blend hot liquids in the single serve
jar.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended
use.

• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.

• Do not operate with damaged blades.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This product is for household use only.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

TAM PER- RESISTANT S CRE W

Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-

resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user­serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by
authorized service personnel.

ELECTRICAL CORD

1) A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.

2) Extension cords are available and may be used if care
is exercised in their use.

3) If an extension cord is used,

a) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord

should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance,

b) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension

cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and

c) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape

over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over.

Note: If the power cord is damaged, please call our
Customer Service line listed in these instructions.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the BLACK+DECKER™ PowerCrush Digital
Blender with Quiet Technology!

From delicious smoothies to creamy soups, the PowerCrush blender’s powerful motor
and unique QuadPro blade design work together to ensure superior blending and
crushing results—for home or on the go.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

POWERCRUSH QUIET TECHNOLOGY DIGITAL BLENDER

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1. Dual-opening lid
(Part# BL1550-01) gray

2. Pour Spout

3. Ingredient Slot

4. Blending jar (Part# BL1130-03)

5. Handle

6. Blade assembly (Part# BL1210BG-02)

7. Jar base (Part# BL1550-02) gray

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8. Base

9. Digital Control Panel

10. Single ser ve jar travel lid
(Part# BL1550-03)

11. Single serve jar (Part# BL1550-04)

12. Cord storage (under base)

13. Non-skid rubber feet

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Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

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HOW TO USE

This product is for household use only.

GETTING STARTED

• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around
the power plug.

• Remove and save literature.

• Please visit www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your warranty.

• Wash all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING
section of this manual.

BLENDING JAR ASSEMBLY

1. Turn blending jar upside down and place flat on
counter top or work surface.

2. Place the blade assembly in bottom opening of the jar
with blades down. (A)

Caution: Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

3. Place the jar base onto the blending jar and rotate
clockwise until tight. It is important to tighten to avoid
leaking while blending

4. Turn assembled jar right side up.

5. Place the dual-opening lid on blender jar.

6. Uncoil power cord from storage area under the blender
base.

7. Place the jar assembly on blender base. (B).

8. Blender is now ready for use.

USING YOUR BLENDER

Important: Appliance should always have lid in place when in use.
Caution: Do not place blender jar onto base when motor is running.

1. Make sure appliance is OFF.

2. Place ingredients to be blended into jar. For best results, add ingredients
in the following order:

a. Liquids
b. Powders
c. Soft foods
d. Hard foods
e. Ice cubes last

Tip: When using frozen fruits it is not necessary to also add ice.

3. Place lid on jar; make sure the pour spout and ingredient slot are closed.

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4. Plug power cord into outlet. Press ON/OFF button. LED should turn a
solid color to signify the blender is in standby mode. After 60 seconds
the unit will automatically power off if no buttons are pressed. The LED
will blink slowly when the blender is in use.

Note: When in use, do not leave blender unattended. When using hard foods,
such as ice or cheese, keep one hand on the lid to keep blender in place.

5. Select the speed that best suits your desired task. (See SPEED CHART)

Important: Do not hold speed button. Simply press the desired speed,
watch, and press ON/OFF when the desired consistency is achieved.
Holding the button for longer than 30 seconds will cause the blender to shut
off. Unit must be shut off to reset.

6. When blending thick mixtures, such as smoothies and milkshakes, use
the PULSE/Ice Crush button for several seconds, then release. Repeat to
mix ingredients and then run continuously until food has reached desired
consistency. Releasing pulse stops the blending and the unit returns to
STANDBY. You may use a spatula or utensil to move
ingredients and thick mixtures around in the blender jar,
but only after stopping the blender. Turn the blender OFF
before using a utensil.

7. Open the
is running. Drop ingredients through the opening. (C).

Important: Do not remove the lid while the blender is running.

8. When finished, press ON/OFF to stop blending. Make sure blades have
completely stopped before attempting to remove the blending jar from
the base(refer to TROUBLESHOOTING for any issues).

9. Press ON/OFF to power off and unplug the blender.

10. To remove the jar, grasp the handle and lift up.

11. Open pour spout to serve.

Note: Unit will auto shutoff after 60 seconds without use.

12. Always unplug the appliance when not in use.

ingredient slot

to add ingredients while the blender

USING THE PREPROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS

• Fill the assembled blender jar with the desired ingredients.

• Place the dual-opening lid on the jar.

• Place the jar on the base.

• Press desired preprogrammed button. The blender will automatically mix
and blend the following recipes with the press of a button:

- Smoothie: 30 seconds to blend fruits and vegetables to a smooth

consistency.

- Icy drinks: Perfect for classic icy drinks like Margaritas with small ice

crystals.

- Shake/Mix: Create thick, smooth and creamy frozen treats or use to

combine other ingredients together.

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USING THE SINGLE SERVE BLENDER JAR

Note: Do not blend hot liquids in the single serve jar.

1. Place the single serve blender jar on a flat surface with the open end
facing up. Fill the jar with ingredients. Do not fill ingredients past the
Max fill line.

Note: For best results, add ingredients in the following order:

a. Liquids
b. Ice
c. Hard Foods
d. Soft Foods
e. Powders

2. Place blade assembly in the jar opening with blades down.

3. Place jar base onto jar and rotate clockwise until it is tight. It is
important to tighten to prevent leaking during blending.

4. Turn single serve jar upside down and place on the blender base.

5. Select speed 1 or use PULSE/Ice Crush to blend to desired consistency.

6. Once blending has finished, remove the single serve jar by lifting off the
base. Turn the jar over and place it on a flat surface.

Note: Always make sure blades have stopped moving before removing jar.
Important: If the jar gets stuck on the blending base or begins to loosen

from the jar base, follow these steps:

a. Unplug the unit
b. Turn the jar clockwise to tighten jar onto the jar base

7. Remove the jar base from the single serve jar by turning
counterclockwise. Then carefully remove blade assembly

8. Place the single serve jar drinking lid on the single serve jar and enjoy
your delicious drinks on-the-go.

Caution: Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

BLENDING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

• Cut food into pieces no larger than 3⁄4" for use in the blender.

• When preparing foods that have several different kinds of ingredients,
always add liquid ingredients first.

• When ingredients splatter onto the sides of the jar or the mixture is
very thick, press the ON/OFF button to turn appliance off. Remove the
lid and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the jar and to
redistribute the food, pushing food toward the blades. Replace the lid and
continue blending.

• When making bread crumbs or blending dry goods, make sure blending
jar and blade assembly are completely dry.

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• The PULSE/ICE CRUSH function is helpful when short bursts of power
are needed, such as when preparing thick smoothies or milkshakes. Do
not use pulse for more than 10 seconds at a time. Release the PULSE/ICE
CRUSH button regularly, allow the blender to rest briefly, then continue.

• Do not run blender for longer than 1 ½ minutes at a time.

• Do not use if blender jar is chipped or cracked.

• It is helpful to begin the blending process on the lowest speed and then
increase to a higher speed, if necessary.

• To stop blending at any time, press the ON/OFF button.

• When blending hot ingredients open the ingredient slot. Cover lid with a
cloth to avoid splattering and use speed 1. Do not blend more than 2 ½ to
3 cups at a time.

• Always operate the blender with the lid on the jar.

• Do not store foods in the blending jar.

• Do not overfill the blender (the blender is more efficient with less rather
than more).

DO NOT USE BLENDER TO BLEND:

• Large pieces of frozen foods

• Tough foods such as raw turnips, sweet potatoes and potatoes

• Bones

• Hard salami, pepperoni

• Boiling liquids (cool for 5 minutes before place in blending jar)

• Egg whites

• Dough

• Meats

SPEED AND FUNCTION CHART

Function Food Type Speed Setting

1 Stir

2 Chop

3 Dressings

Pulse/Ice Crush Pulse

30 Second
Smoothie

Icy Drinks Margaritas

Mix/Shakes Mix

Mix
Crumb

Whip
Blend

Batters
Dips

Ice

Smoothies Preset function

Daiquiris

Milkshakes

Prepare salad dressings.
Mix ingredients for baked goods.
Make crumbs: cookie, cereal, bread.
Blend in the single serve jar.

Chop fruits, vegetables.
Whip whipped cream or butter.
Blend smoothies, sauces

Puree fruits and vegetables.
Blend milkshakes and malts.
Grind hard cheeses and coconut.

Pulse to desired consistency.
Crush ice to snow texture.

Preset function

Preset function

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