Hamilton Beach Classic Chrome Blender User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions.

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

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

4. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

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

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

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

11. Blades are sharp; handle carefully–especially when assembling, disassembling or cleaning inside blender jar.

12. Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.

13. Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blades.

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

15. Always operate blender with lid in place.

16. When blending hot liquids, remove center-piece of two-piece lid. Hot liquids may push lid off jar during blending. To prevent possible burns: do not fill blender jar beyond the 3 cup (750 ml) level. With the protection of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of lid. Keep exposed skin away from lid. Start blending at lowest speed.

17. Screw on jar nut firmly. Injury can result if moving blades become exposed.

18. If the jar should turn when the motor is switched ON, switch OFF immediately and tighten jar onto jar nut.

19. Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.

20. To disconnect cord, turn the control to OFF. Then remove plug from wall outlet.

21. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for household use only. Use for food or liquids only. WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade)

that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over, a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the blender. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

Do not place blender jar in the freezer filled with food or liquid. The contents may freeze and may result in damage to the cutting blades, jar, blender and possibly result in personal injury.

Wattage/Peak Power Information

The wattage/ampere rating of the blender is determined by an Underwriter’s Laboratory test and is based on available cutting blades and jar combinations that may not be provided with your unit, but are available as replacement parts. This is a measure of input wattage/amperes after 30 seconds of operation. The blender as provided may draw significantly less power.

Peak power is the measure of the motor wattage during the first seconds of operation. This is when a blender requires the most power to crush ice, frozen fruit, etc. This is a better measure of what a blender motor can consume when power is needed most.

Parts and Features

Filler Cap

Lid

Jar

Jar Nut

Cutting Assembly

(The gasket is permanently affixed to the cutting blades. Do not try to remove it.)

Control Panel

Base

Optional Accessory

Hamilton Beach Stay or Go™ Personal Blending Jar (AC16) may be purchased separately and used with this appliance.

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Using the Blender

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Before First Use: Wash all parts in hot, soapy water. Dry thoroughly.

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Cleaning the Blender

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Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug or base in any liquid. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock.

w WARNING

NOTE: Lid is TOP RACK dishwasher safe only.

DISHWASHER SAFE

Wipe blender base, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser.

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Blending Tips

Crushing Ice

For best performance, when a recipe calls for liquid, place the liquid in blender jar followed by the ice cubes. Ensure ice cubes are separated. When only crushed ice is desired, add 1 cup (250 ml) of ice cubes to jar. Place lid on blender jar then Pulse on any of the 5 pulse speeds. Allow blades to come to a complete stop between pulses. Continue until ice is crushed to desired consistency. For best results always crush ice immediately after removing from freezer.

General

To add foods when blender is operating, remove filler cap from container lid and add ingredients through the opening. Do not store food or liquids in the blender jar.

Optional Accessories

Hamilton Beach Stay or Go™ Personal Blending Jar (AC16) may be purchased separately and used with this appliance.

To Order Call:

1.800.851.8900 (U.S.)

1.800.267.2826 (Canada)

01.800.71.16.100 (Mexico) or visit hamiltonbeach.com

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Blender leaks.

Ice not crushed.

Does not blend well.

Cannot remove jar nut.

PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

• Tighten jar nut on jar.

• Make sure lid with filler cap is pushed down tightly on jar.

• See ice crushing instructions in “Blending Tips” section.

• Make sure enough liquid has been added. A minimum of 8 ounces (250 ml)

is recommended.

• Do not try to mash potatoes, mix stiff dough, whip egg whites, grind raw meat, or extract

juices from fruits and vegetables. The blender is not made to perform these tasks.

• If mixture is too thick, continue to add liquid until mixture is blended to desired consistency.

• Loosen jar nut by holding jar and turning jar nut counterclockwise.

• Place the blender jar on the base and turn the jar handle clockwise.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. or Canada.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product at our option. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY STATUTORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product, including without limitation: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainers, blades, seals, gaskets, clutches, motor brushes, and/or agitators, etc. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect including failure to clean product regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or province to province. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)

CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS

In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900

In Canada 1-800-267-2826

In Mexico 01-800-71-16-100

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