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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PERFORMANCE
BLENDER
Important Safeguards ....................................................4-7
Parts & Features ..............................................................8-9
Using Your Blender ................................................... 10-11
Maintenance ...................................................................12
Recipes ....................................................................... 13-25
Customer Support ..........................................................26
Warranty ...........................................................................27
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including:
• Read all instructions.
• Remove all bags and
packaging from appliance
before use. Packing materials
should be kept away from
children.
• To reduce the risk of severe
injury or damage, keep
hands and utensils away
from moving Blades while
appliance is engaged. A
scraper may be used but
must be used only when the
Blender is not running.
• Only operate the appliance
on a dry, stable surface.
• Do not put ngers, hair,
clothing, or other objects
into the Blender while
appliance is in use. If food
becomes lodged in the
Blades, turn off and unplug
the Performance Blender
before trying to remove it.
• Always make sure the
Blending Pitcher is in place
before engaging the motor.
• Always make sure the
appliance is properly
assembled prior to use.
• The appliance has a delayed
motor stop so make sure that
the Blades have stopped
moving before removing
the Lid or disconnecting the
Pitcher.
• Always turn off the appliance
before unplugging the
power cord. To disconnect,
turn the Dial to standby so
that the Position Indicator is
pointing straight up. Then,
remove plug from outlet.
• Do not operate the
appliance with wet hands or
while the Blending Pitcher is
empty.
• Do not operate this
appliance with an external
timer.
• Caution: Blades are sharp
and can cause injury! Handle
and clean with care. Do not
touch the Blades with hands.
• To prevent the risk of re,
electric shock, or personal
injury, do not place the cord,
plug, or unit near water or
other liquids.
• When cleaning the
Performance Blender,
remove the Blending Pitcher
from the Motor Base and
wash. Never immerse the
Motor Base or power cord
in water or any other liquid;
instead, wipe with a damp
cloth.
• Never leave appliance
unattended when in use.
• Unplug the appliance from
outlet prior to assembly,
disassembly, cleaning, and
storage.
• Avoid contact with moving
parts.
• Do not microwave Blending
Pitcher or Lid.
• Do not store the appliance
outside or in a wet place.
• 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
provided with supervision
and instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their
safety. Close supervision is
neccessary when appliance
is used by or near children.
• Do not use Blending Pitcher
if it is cracked or chipped.
• Do not place appliance on
or near a hot gas burner,
hot electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
• Do not operate any
appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or
is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility
for examination, repair, or
electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• If the Motor Base gives off
a burnt smell, immediately
turn off and unplug the
Performance Blender. Allow
appliance to cool for at least
10 minutes before resuming
use. If smell persists,
discontinue use and call
customer service.
• Do not let the cord touch hot
surfaces or hang over the
edge of tables or counters.
• Refrain from using
attachments that are not
recommended by the
appliance manufacturer, as
this may result in re, electric
shock, or personal injury.
• Do not use appliance for
other than its intended
use. Do not use appliance
outdoors or for commercial
purposes.
• Do not attempt to blend
frozen ingredients that have
formed a solid mass. Break
up into smaller pieces before
placing in Blending Pitcher.
• Never overll the Blending
Pitcher. Do not exceed MAX
line.
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• WARNING: Do not use the
Performance Blender for
making crushed ice. Always
place soft or liquid food
in Blending Pitcher before
adding hard food or ice
cubes.
• Improper use of the
Performance Blender can
result in property damage or
even in personal injury.
• Do not blend tough or hard
foods such as coffee beans,
nutmeg, grains, nuts, meat,
potatoes, dough, blocks of
chocolate, or fruits with pits.
• Always operate Blender with
Lid in place.
• When blending hot liquids,
remove center piece of
two-piece cover.
• If the motor stalls, turn off
and unplug the Performance
Blender. Let sit for 10
minutes before resuming
use.
• StoreBound shall not accept
liability for damages caused
by improper use of the
appliance.
• Do not blend hot foods or
liquids exceeding 175°F. Be
very careful when blending
hot liquids as it may result
in burns or other personal
injury.
• When blending foaming
or hot liquids (temperature
must never exceed 175°F),
do NOT ll the Pitcher
beyond the 1 Cup marker.
Filling beyond this line
may result in spilling and
personal injury.
• Do not use the Performance
Blender for more than 3
minutes at a time. Allow the
motor to rest for 10 minutes
between blending cycles.
• When disposing of the
• Extension cords are not
recommended for use with
this appliance. However,
if an extension cord must
be used, make sure the
electrical rating of the wire
is compatible with the
Performance Blender.
• This appliance has a
polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug will t in
a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does
not completely t in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not t, contact a
qualied electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
Performance Blender, do
not discard with general
household waste; instead,
drop off at a designated
electronic waste recycling
facility.
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