Oster Classic blender User Manual

USER GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When you use electrical appliances, you should ahvays follow basic safety rules. They include the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. To avoid risk of shock, do not put motor base in water or other liquid.

3. Supervise children closely when they use or are nearby appliances.

4. Always use unit on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface. There should be no material such as a tablecloth or plastic between unit and surface.

5. Unplug appliance:

when not in use

before putting on or taking off parts

before cleaning

6. Don’t touch moving parts.

7. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce

the risk of:

the possibility of severe personal injury

damage to the blender

If scraping is necessary, turn the unit OFF and use a rubber spatula

only

6. Do not use appliance:

with a damaged cord or plug

after the unit fails to work correctly

after you drop or damage unit in any way

Return to nearest authorized Oster Service Center for safety check, adjustment or repair.

Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully

10. To reduce the risk of injury:

11. Always put cover on container before operating blender.

12. Never put boiling liquids in blender container.

13. When blending hot liquids, remove feeder cap from the two-piece

14. Do not blend hot liquids in “Mini-Blend” jars.

15. Do not use outdoors.

16. Do not let cord:

17. Never leave appliance unattended while it is running.

16. You risk personal injury if you use attachments, containers, including

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

don’t leave agitator blades exposed

. always assemble blades to container before putting on base

cover to allow steam to escape.

hang over edge of table or counter

touch hot surfaces

canning or ordinary jars, or parts other than those recommended

by Oster.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This unit is for household use only. The maximum rating marked on the unit is based on the attachment

that draws the greatest load. Other attachments may draw less power.

This

appliance has a polarized plug

electric

shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully

the outlet,

reverse

the

modify the

plug in

plug.

any

way”. Refer to par. 40.35.

(one

blade is

wider

than

the

Ifit

still does not fit, contact a qualified

other). To reduce

electrician.

the

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risk of

not

How to Use This Book

Congratulations! The Classic

proud to have bear our name. This ‘Classic” design is a symbol of excellence and quality. We’re sure you’ll enjoy its versatility and ease of use which will save you time and energy in food preparation.

Please pay special attention to the symbols on each page as they contain infor-

mation you will find helpful.

Caution

This symbol has been placed in specific areas of the User Guide portion of this book. Its purpose is to easily identify instructions that require your special attention.

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blender represents a tradition that we’re

Our best to you

This book, as well as your new Classic Osterizer blender, comes to you with our best wishes. We hope that you enjoy using both for many years to come.

The

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1. Feeder Cap doubles as measuring cup. Lets you add foods while blending.

2. cover.

Blemder cantlliner holds 5 cups

(1.25L). Helps user estimate

measures.

4. Lug contacts stop to prevent turning.

5. 6ealing Ring seals jar and agitator

blade assembly.

Agii Ma&s

action.

Coot&w

assembly together and positions container assembly on motor base.

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in base.

Motw

speed motor that is the heart of

the appliance. To maximize this

unit’s efficiency, only use the rec-

ommended processing amounts

identified in the instruction manual

and recipes.

Bottom holds container

keeps container from turning

Base has a powerful two-

Blender

create blending

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<How

Before you use the blender for the’first time, separate the sealing ring, agitator blade and container bottom. Wash in warm, soapy water. Rinse. Dry

to Put Your

Slender Tpgetliir

well.

1. Turn container upside down.

2. Put sealing ring on opening.

Tighten the bottom

If you have trouble tightening the container

bottom by hand, follow steps 5-7. If not, go to

step 8.

5. Unplug the appliance.

6. Put container into base ring with handle and lug as shown.

7. Turn container handle to the left to tighten bottom. Lift container from the base.

Sect the container

8. When you are ready to blend, put foods into the container in the amounts outlined in this book.

9. Make sure the cover is on securely.

Seat container in base ring as shown in

10.

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If container does not seat firmly in that position, seat it as shown in Now the blender is ready to use.

3. Turn agitator and place in container opening.

4. Screw container bottom firmly to container.

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Caring for Your Blender

Cleaning

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automatkdishwasher.

1. Unplug

2. Carefully remove the agitator blades, sealing

3. Wash in warm, soapy water.

4. Wash cover and container.

5. Rinse.

Dry well.

Wlps

Storing

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blender container.

1. Put

Check parts as you put them back together.

Blades

1. Turn as shown being careful of sharp blade edges.

2. Blades should turn freely.

3. If blades are stuck or hard to turn, do not use the

unit.

base

with

agitator

blades, sealing

soft, damp cloth.

ring

and container bottom back together.

Msnder.

ring and container bottom.

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Glass container

1. If your blender container is chipped or cracked, it could break during use.

Donotuseblemdsf.

aend your appliance to an authorized Oster Servfce Center if repairs

Only are ever needed.

Use only replacement parts from

Oater.

How to Use Your Blender

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) OFF

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PULSE

CLASSIC

1. plug in motor base.

2. Check recipe for recommended speed.

3. Rest hand on container cover.

4. Select proper speed.

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switbh unit OFF and mpeat steps 5-7 under ‘Wow to Put Your

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The Osterizer blender, a P-speed unit

F+lfLSE,-this low speed setting is used for chopping and processing small quan-

tities of medium or soft-textured foods to a smooth mixture. TO chop foods, push the switch down to the PULSE setting for 2 seconds (counting

“1001..

.1002”). Release and let blades come to a stop. Repeat for the number

of times given in the recipe. This technique can also be done in the ON setting for chopping harder-textured foods.

To process continuously for mixing light loads, hold the

PULSE position until the desired consistency is achieved.

ON-this high speed setting is used for chopping hard-textured foods and processing smooth mixtures.

In the OFF position, the appliance stops operating.

For additional food processing information, refer to chart on pages

swftch

down in the

10-13.

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Scraping the conteiner

1. Turn unit OFF

2. Use a rubber spatula to push foods away from the sides of the container.

3. Put cover on container.

4. To blend again, turn unit to PULSE or ON.

5. Follow blending steps.

Sepereting container from motor base

Never take container from base during PULSE or ON.

1. Unplug unit.

2. Lift container straight up.

3. If it does not lift out easily, rock gently then lift. Do not twist

Removing foods

Nsverstarefoodsinyourblendercantainer.

1. Take cover off.

2. Pour liquidtifight batters from top of container.

3. Take thick mixtures out from the bottom of the container.

&moving

If you cannot unscrew the container bottom,

put container back on the base, as shown.

Turn container to right using handle.

Only loosen part way

Carefully lift container from base. (Bottom

container bottom

will

be loose.)

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Techniques

Use this guide to help you learn the processing techniques

Ostedzer blender

SPEED ACTION

PULSE ON/OFF

PULSE

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Cover 2-4 cups (500mL-1L) fruits or vegetables, cut in’ l-inch (2Scm) pieces,

with cold water. Cover. Proceae at PULSE until food reaches desired texture. If

needed, drain water from food using a strainer.

Dry chop

place

Cover and process at PULSE until pieces are desired size.

Crumb (ON/OFF 01 CONTINUOUS

Tear a or ON depending on desired texture.

Create cookie crumbs using the same process. Simply break cookies tnto container. Cover and process. (See page 10 for more information.)

Grind

Place up to 1 cup container. Cover. Process at ON until food reaches the “grind” you desire.

Grate (CDNllNUOUS RUN action) Cover container. Turn unit ON. With blender running, remove feeder cap. Drop up to 1 cup (250mL) of liinch (2Scm) cubes of hard cheese, boneless cooked meat or coconut meat into container. Turn unit OFF. Check and repeat if needed.

Liquefy(CONTlNUOUSRUNactkm)

Place l-inch

(250mL)

If you want chilled juice, remove feeder cap and add 3-4 ice cubes one at a time. Process at ON until cubes are dissolved. You may strain the flbers from the juice

if you wish. To do so, use a fine strainer.

RecondMe(CONllNUOUSRUNact&n)

Put water for frozen juice concentrate or condensed soup into container. Add frozen concentrate or soup. Cover. Process at PULSE just until well mixed. The

same

Process 1 time Process 2 times

CONTlNUOUS RUN

ON/OFF

Process 1 time Flip switch up for a P-second count and return Process 2 times Repeat as above.

CONTlNUOUS RUN

(W-F action)

up to I cup

she

(CDNllNUDUS

water. Cover. Turn unit ON until you can no longer see pieces of food.

technique may be used

(25omL)

of bread into 8 pieces. P&in container. Cover and process at

RUN action)

(250mL)

(2&m)

pieces of fruii or vegetables in container with up to 1 cup

Hold

switch

down for a

Repeat as above waiting until agitator blades stop before processing again.

Hold switch down until desired consistency is achieved.

switch to

Flip switch up until food reaches desired

smoothness and return switch to OFF.

of food, cut in l-inch (25cm) pieces, into container.

of grain, nuts, spices or coffee beans in glass blender

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dry milk

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LiqUidS

Put liquids called for in recipes into the container first, unless the recipe says otherwise.

Ice cubea Add ice cubes only when you have at least 1 cup (25DtnL) of liquid in the container. Add one at a time through feeder Cap while motor is running. Always

use highest speed.

Removing cover

Don’t remove the cover while blending. Food may spatter if .you do. Instead, open the feeder cap to add foods.

HUtfOOdS

Open the feeder cap when you’re working with hot foods to vent steam. Tilt feeder cap away from you. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the cover opening to prevent possible burns.

When you work with and start blending at a low speed. Then move to faster

speed. Do not add liquid over the ~-CUP

Food

quantity

Blend only the amount of food suggested in this book. If you want greater amounts, blend in batches. Using larger amounts may overload and wear the motor. You

might also get different results

Motcrbbors

Increase speed if motor labors while blending. This prevents motor wear.

helpful tips

hot

from the Oster experts, developed especially for you.

liquids, remove feeder cap

(11)

level.

from those

described.

ov-i

Don’t overblend. The blender works in seconds, not minutes. Stop and check

food before blending again.

Curdled mayonnaise

Empty blender container. Then process another egg and curdled mayonnaise at ON. Take off feeder cap and pour rest of the mayonnaise into container. Blend until thickened. Turn unit OFF. Use a rubber spatula

scrape sides of blender container if needed.

Gravy or sauce lumpa

Pour gravy or sauce into a measuring cup. Then put M cup (125mL) back into the blender container. Cover. Turn unit ON and remove feeder cap. Gradually, add the rest of the gravy or sauce. Blend until smooth.

Giblet gravy

Cook the giblets in water or broth. Cool to room temperature. Cut giblets in l-inch

(2.5cm) pieces. Put in blender container. Cover with cooled cooking liquid. Cover

container. Process 2 times at PULSE. (If giblet pieces are still too large, process one or two additional times.)

Making butter

Pour 1 cup (250mL) sweet or sour heavy cream into blender container. Cover and process,at ON until butter forms. Turn unit OFF Pour through a sieve to drain..

Put butter into small bowl. Press with a spatula to take out rest of-liquid. Add salt as you knead the butter. If you want herb butter, add 1 tablespoon

herbs (parsley, tarragon, savory or a garlic clove) per cup (250mL) of cream.

l/r

cup (50mL) of the

(15mL)

dried

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