Rival RV-928 Owner's Manual

6-speed

blender

Customer Assistance:

1-866-321-9509

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.

2. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or motor housing in water or liquid.

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

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

5. Avoid contact with moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an authorized service center for examination, electrical/mechanical repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. When mixing liquids, quantities at a time to avoid splattering or burning.

12. Keep hands and utensils out of pitcher while blending to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the unit. A spatula may be used but only when the unit is not running.

13. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter assembly blades on base without pitcher attached.

15. Always operate blender with cover (lid)

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

17. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

18. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

especially hot liquids, use a tall container or use a small

damaged cord or plug or after the appliance

in place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS

1. Measuring Cup

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It may be plugged into an AC electrical

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It may be plugged into an AC electrical outlet (ordinary household current). Do not use any other electrical outlet.

outlet (ordinary household current). Do not use any other electrical outlet.

CORD PLUG CORD PLUG

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider

or tripping over a longer cord. 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

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

polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse plug and try again. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt

plug and try again. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

to modify the plug in any way.

2. Plastic Pitcher .

3. Control panel ( 6 Speeds with Pulse Function)

4. Stainless Steel Blade

5. Blender base

the

LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS

1. Never pull or yank on cord or the appliance.

2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.

3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.

4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced. Please return it to our Service Department or to an authorized service representative.

5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.

DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE, OR IF APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.

An extension cord may be used with care. However, the marked electrical rating shall be at least as great as the electrical rating of this appliance. The extension cord should not be allowed to drape over the tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

IMPORTANT

During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice a slight odor. This is normal and should quickly disappear. It will not recur after appliance has been used a few more times.

x The blades are VERY sharp. x ALWAYS unplug the appliance before assembling, disassembling,

cleaning or storing.

x The appliance must be kept out of reach of children. x Do not hold the motor housing under running water, nor immerse it in water. x

The appliance is constructed to process normal household quantities.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR BLENDER

BEFORE INITIAL USE:

Unpack the blender and wash the lid, measuring cup, plastic pitcher, gasket, and cutting blade assembly in hot, soapy water before use. The lid/cup and cutting blade assemblies must be disassembled before washing.

To remove the measuring cup from the lid, twist the cup until tabs on cup line up with notches on lid, and disengage the cup from the lid.

After washing parts, rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the blender base with a damp cloth or sponge to remove any packaging dust. NEVER immerse blender base, cord or plug in water or other liquids. Do not use harsh cleaning chemicals or abrasive cleaners on any parts of the blender.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place blender base on a flat, level surface. DO NOT PLUG IN UNTIL THE

BLENDER IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED.

2. Replace gasket on cutting blade assembly and place assembly inside pitcher collar.

Rotate cutting blade assembly counterclockwise until it is locked in place. Replace cup in the pitcher lid and twist to secure. Place lid on top of pitcher. Place pitcher onto base and rotate clockwise until it is locked in place.

HOW TO USE:

1. The OFF/PULSE button will turn off the blender or operate the PULSE function.

2. Plug the cord into any 120-volt 60Hz AC outlet only.

3. Place ingredients into the plastic pitcher.

4. Make sure cup is on the lid and the lid is secure on top of the pitcher.

5. Press one of the function buttons to select the desired function and speed setting.

6. Push the OFF button when blending is finished. Before removing the lid or the

pitcher from the base, wait for the cutting blade to stop rotating. To remove the pitcher from the base, grasp the pitcher handle and rotate counterclockwise.

CAUTION: If pitcher rotates during blending, immediately press the OFF button,

then secure the pitcher by rotating clockwise until fully locked in place.

Plastic Pitcher

Gasket

Cutting Blade Assembly

BLENDER CONTROL PANEL: SPEEDS AND PULSE 6

Select the appropriate speed setting for your task: Press the “OFF” button when

finished.

Chop Chop nuts

Chop garlic, herbs, onions—pulse to chop evenly

Mix Prepare pancake or waffle batter

Reconstitute frozen juice

Milk shakes and smoothies

Cocktails

Grate Finely chop cabbage, carrots or other vegetables (add ½ to 1 cup water

and pulse to chop, then drain.)

Grate chunks of cheese (Cut cold cheese into ½ to 1-inch chunks, place ½

cup cheese chunks into blender and pulse to chop. Very hard cheese, such

as Parmesan should be at room temperature for chopping.)

Blend Puree fruits or cooked vegetables

Make baby food

Blend salad dressing

6 SPEEDS AND PULSE

s or mayonnaise

Liquefy Liquefy cooked vegetables for soups

Make very smooth sauces

Icy drinks

PULSE: Pulse is the ideal setting for smaller quantities or short blending cycles. For example, use the pulse setting to crumb a variety of dry ingredients: cookies, crackers,

breads, etc.

NOTE: This blender is not capable of the following functions: grinding meat, mashing boiled potatoes, kneading dough, whipping egg whites stiff, extracting juice from

vegetables and fruits.

NOTE: Due to the varieties in the amount and consistency of some foods as well as personal preference, a higher or lower speed than suggested may be preferred.

RECIPES

Berry Banana Smoothie

1 carton (6 ounces) strawberry or blueberry yogurt ½ cup frozen unsweetened strawberries or blueberries 1 small banana ½ cup skim milk Combine all ingredients in blender and cover. Blend on Mix until smooth.

Favorite Salad Vinaigrette

1 thin slice onion, halved 1 small clove garlic, halved 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dry mustard Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup vegetable oil ½ cup cider or red wine vinegar ½ cup sugar Place onion and garlic in Blender. Cover and pulse or Chop until vegetables are chopped. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and process on Blend until combined.

Blend just before serving. If desired, pour into a jar, cover and store in refrigerator. Serve within 2 weeks. Makes about 2 cups.

Icy Chocolate Latte

2 cups coffee ice cream 1 can (14-ounces) chocolate sweetened condensed milk 2 cups milk 4 to 6 ice cubes Aerosol whipped dessert topping Cocoa powder Combine ice cream, sweetened condensed milk and milk in Blender. Cover and blend on Liquefy until smooth. Add ice and blend, on Liquefy until smooth. Pour into glasses. Top each with whipped topping, then dust lightly with cocoa. Makes 4 servings.

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