8-SPEED
BLENDER
LICUADORA DE
8 VELOCIDADES
use and care manual
manual de uso y cuidado
BL2208GB
We want you to have a 5-star experience!
Should you have any questions or concerns about your new product, please call our Customer Service
Line at 1-800-465-6070 (U.S.). Please do not return to the store.
¡Deseamos que disfrute de una experiencia de 5 estrellas!
Si usted tiene alguna inquietud o pregunta con su producto, por favor llame a nuestra línea de servicio
al cliente al 1-800-465-6070 (EE.UU) 01-800-714-2503 (México).
No lo devuelva 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.
• 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 are
closely supervised and instructed concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug
from the outlet when not in use, before
assembling or disassembling parts and
before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug
and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the
power cord.
• 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 the customer service 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 fire,
electric shock or injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table
or counter.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
• 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 blade
assembly on base without the jar properly
attached.
• Always operate blender with cover in place.
• Risk of thermal burn injury due to excessive
pressure in the container. Do not blend hot
liquids.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
POLARIZED PLUG (120V models only)
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.
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
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 user-serviceable
parts inside. Repair should be done only by
authorized service personnel.
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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
contact the customer service department listed
in these instructions.
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR BLENDER
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1
3
9
10
4
6
7
5
8
11
1. Dual-opening Lid
2. Pour Spout
3. Ingredient Slot
4. 42 oz. Glass Blending Jar
5. Handle
7. Gasket (not shown)
8. Jar Base
9. Blender Base
10. Pulse/OFF Button
11. Speed Buttons
6. Blade Assembly
Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.
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HOW TO USE
B
A
This product is for household use only.
GETTING STARTED
• Remove all packing material, any stickers from the product, and the
plastic band around the plug.
• Remove and save literature.
• Please visit www.prodprotect.com/blackanddecker to register your
warranty.
• Wash all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING
section of this manual.
BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY
1. Turn blending jar upside down and place at on
counter top or work surface.
2. Place the gasket against the glass jar.
Important: Gasket MUST be between the jar and blade
assembly or the blender will not function properly.
3. Place the blade assembly, blade rst, into the jar. (A).
4. Place jar base onto jar and rotate clockwise until it is
tight (B).
5. Turn assembled jar right side up.
6. Place lid onto blending jar.
Note: Do not plug in the cord.
7. Place on base, making sure it is pressed rmly
into place. (Jar base should not extend more than 1⁄8-
inch above the rim at the top of the base.)
A
B
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 foods to be blended into jar. For best results place ingredients in jar
in the following order: liquids, powders, soft foods, hard foods, ice.
3. Place lid on jar. Make sure the pour spout and ingredient slot are closed.
4. Plug power cord into outlet.
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)
Note: Use PULSE for no more than ve seconds at a time, allowing the blender to rest briey between each pulse, no more than two minutes total. This
helps break up the ice and distribute the ingredients.
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6. Open the
C
blender is running. Drop ingredients through the
opening. (C).
Important: Do not remove the lid while the blender is
running.
7. When nished, press the OFF button. Make sure
blades have completely stopped before attempting
to remove the blending jar from the base.
8. To remove the jar, grasp the handle and lift up.
9. Open pour spout to serve.
Note: Always unplug the appliance when not in use.
ingredient slot
to add ingredients while the
C
BLENDING TIPS AND TRICKS
• Cut food into pieces no larger than ¾" for use in the blender.
• When preparing foods that have several different kinds of ingredients,
always add liquid ingredients rst.
• When ingredients splatter onto the sides of the jar or the mixture is
very thick, press the 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 make sure blender jar is completely dry.
• When using PULSE function; use short bursts. Allow the blades to stop
rotating between pulses. Do not use PULSE for more than 2 minutes.
• Use the Pulse button when preparing beverages that include ice cubes
or anything frozen; this helps to produce a smoother texture.
• 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 OFF button.
• Do not store foods in the blending jar.
• Do not overll the blender (the blender is more efcient with less rather
than more).
• Do not run blender for longer than 1 ½ minutes at a time. Scrape down
sides of blending jar, if necessary, and continue blending.
• Do not use if blending jar is chipped or cracked.
• It is not recommended to use your blender to beat egg whites, mix
dough, mash potatoes, or grind meats.
DO NOT PLACE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IN THE BLENDER:
• Large pieces of frozen foods
• Tough foods such as raw turnips, sweet potatoes and potatoes
• Bones
• Hard salami, pepperoni
• Hot liquids
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CARE AND CLEANING
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualied
service personnel.
CLEANING
1. Before cleaning, turn off and unplug appliance.
2. Lift blending jar by handle off power base.
3. Remove jar base by turning counterclockwise until loose.
4. Remove gasket and blade assembly.
Caution: Blades are sharp, handle carefully.
5. Remove lid.
6. Wash removable parts by hand or in your dishwasher. Place jar on
bottom rack and rest of parts on top rack only.
Important:
• Do not place jar parts in boiling liquids.
• Do not immerse base in liquid. Wipe base with damp cloth and dry
thoroughly.
• Remove stubborn spots by rubbing with damp cloth and nonabrasive
cleaner.
Note: If liquids spill onto base, wipe with damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do
not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on parts or nish.
QUICK CLEANING
For quick cleanup, combine 1 cup warm water and a drop of liquid dish soap
in the blending jar. Cover and blend on Clean for about 30 seconds. Discard
liquid and rinse jar thoroughly.
STORAGE
For convenient storage, wrap the cord around the feet on the bottom of the
blender base.
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SPEED CHART
Pulse/Off
LOW
1) Clean
2) Mix
3) Blend
4) Beat
HIGH
5) Puree
6) Chop
7) Smoothie
8) Ice Crush
• Use for thick mixtures
• Combine drop of dishwashing liquid and hot water to clean
blender
• Prepare sauces
• Remove lumps from gravies
• Reconstitute frozen juices, drink mixes and condensed soups
• Prepare salad dressings
• Puree hot liquids
• Mix puddings
• Combine pancake and waffle batter or mixes
• Beat eggs for omelets and custards
• Beat eggs for omelets and custards
• Puree baby foods – fruits and vegetables
• Blend protein drinks
• Chop fruits and vegetables
• Chop cooked meats
• Chop nuts, coarse-to-fine
• Prepare smoothies and milkshakes
• Crush ice
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Jar bottom does not
come off of jar.
Liquid is leaking from
bottom of jar.
Appliance does not turn
on.
Mixture in blender does
not seem to be blending.
Herbs or bread are
sticking to sides of
blender and not getting
chopped.
Food chopped is too fine
or watery.
A vacuum has been
formed.
Gasket is either missing or
not in place correctly.
Appliance is not plugged
in.
Not enough liquid in
mixture being blended or
too much ice.
Blender jar, food to be
chopped and blade are not
dry.
Food is over processed. Use Pulse in short bursts or blend
Place the jar on the blender and
turn counter clockwise until jar is
released from the bottom.
Check that jar is assembled
correctly.
Check that appliance is plugged
into a working outlet.
Turn the blender off and use a
rubber spatula to redistribute the
food; add some liquid and pulse
the mixture to aid in the blending
process.
Always make sure that the jar,
the blade and the food to be
chopped are dry.
for a shorter time.
If additional assistance is needed, please contact our consumer service team at
1-800-465-6070.
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RECIPES
WILD BERRY YOGURT COOLER
2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup wild berry frozen yogurt
1 cup frozen cubed mango
1 cup frozen hulled strawberries
Combine all ingredients in order listed into blending jar and close with lid.
Pulse for several seconds (three to four times). Select Smoothie and let cycle
run until mixture is smooth and well blended; about 30 seconds.
Makes about 4
MANGO AND CORN SALSA
1/2
cup orange pepper, cut into
1/2
cup purple onion, cut in
2 to 3 medium jalapeños, seeded and quartered
2 large cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lime
1/2
1
cups tomato, cubed
1 large mango, cubed
1/2
cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup canned whole kernel corn
In blending jar, combine pepper, onion, jalapeños and garlic. Place lid on jar.
Pulse several times, for about 5 seconds each, to chop ingredients. Add lime
juice, tomato, mango and cilantro and Pulse several times until vegetables
are chopped and mixture is blended. Spoon mixture into bowl; stir in corn.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Makes about 4
1/2
cups.
1/2
cups.
3/4
-inch chunks
1/2
-inch pieces
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