Proctor-Silex Blenders User Manual

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Use & Care for Blenders.......................... 2

USA: 1-800-851-8900 — We invite you to carefully read

this instruction manual before using your appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

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

1. Read all instructions. Keep these instructions for future reference.

2. Verify that the voltage in your home corresponds to that of your

appliance.

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

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

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

6. Avoid contact with moving parts.

7. 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 an authorized service facility for
information on examination, electrical repair, mechanical repair,
or adjustment.

8. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended
or sold by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause a
risk of injury to persons.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot

surfaces, including the stove.

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

12. Blades are sharp, handle carefully.

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

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

15. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting unit blades on

base without jar properly attached.

16. Always operate blender with cover in place.

17. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece

cover. Do not fill blender container beyond the 3 cup level.
Always begin processing at the lowest speed setting. Keep
hands and other exposed skin away from the cover opening to
prevent possible burns.

18. Screw on jar retaining ring firmly. Injury can result if moving
blades accidentally become exposed.

19. If the jar should turn when the motor is switched ON, switch
OFF immediately and tighten jar in threaded retaining ring.

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

21. To disconnect cord, turn the control to OFF, then remove plug

from wall outlet.

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

This appliance intended for household use only. Use for food or
liquids only.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug
has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce
the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do
not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by
modifying the plug in any way.

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.

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7. Process food or beverages. Place hand on lid when

blending liquids. Push button on control panel to start
blender.

8. ALWAYS turn blender off and wait until blades have
stopped rotating before removing jar.

9. To remove jar after blending is complete, lift the jar
straight up. If it is not easily removed, rock gently and lift.
Do not twist.

10. NEVER replace jar onto unit while motor is running.

How to Clean the Blender

1. Unplug blender from electrical outlet.

2. Wipe blender base, control panel, and cord with a damp

cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild,
non-abrasive cleanser.

3. To clean jar, unscrew retaining ring and remove cutting
unit assembly from jar.

4. Carefully remove blades and gasket from bottom of
retaining ring.

5. Carefully wash blades, retaining ring, gasket, jar (if plastic),
and cover in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not soak. Do not wash blades, retaining ring, gasket,

plastic jar, or cover in a dishwasher.

6. Reassemble cutting unit assembly onto jar, replace jar

onto blender base.

7. Store blender with cover ajar to prevent container odor.

Hints for Best Use

• Processing hot foods or liquids in the blender may cause
hot liquid to spurt out when the cover is removed. Always
remove the filler-cap from the cover before blending hot
foods or liquids.

• To add foods when blender is operating, remove
filler-cap from container cover and add ingredients through
the opening.

• If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick
to sides of the jar, turn blender OFF. Remove cover and use
a rubber spatula to push mixture toward blades.

• 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.

• Do not store food or liquids in the blender jar.

• Avoid bumping or dropping the blender.

Customer Service

If you have a question about your blender, call our toll-free
customer service number. Before calling, please note the
model, type, and series numbers and fill in that information
below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your
blender. This information will help us answer your question
much more quickly.

MODEL:_____________ TYPE:_____________ SERIES: ______________

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The following warranty applies only to product purchased in
the United States. For product purchased in Mexico please
see the separate enclosed warranty.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of original purchase, except
as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option,
at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY
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: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades
and/or agitators. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and
does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, 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 NUMBER

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

Web site address: www.proctorsilex.com

KEEP THIS NUMBER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

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