
POWERCRUSH
BLENDER
with Quiet Technology
2 YEAR WARRANTY
RHBL1300_IB_FA_240818 Part No. T22-9000710
INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY
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When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
following:
Read all instructions before, and follow whilst using this appliance.
1. To protect against electric shock do not immerse the cord, plug or blender base of unit
in water or any other liquid.
2. Do not use outdoors.
3. Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
4. 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 have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
5. This appliance is NOT a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do NOT play with
the appliance.
6. Cleaning or user maintenance shall not be carried out by children without the supervision of a
person responsible for their safety.
7. Always switch off and disconnect this appliance from the wall power outlet when not in use,
before tting or removing parts and before cleaning the appliance.
8. To disconnect, turn off the wall power outlet, then grasp and remove the plug. Never pull by the
cord.
9. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after the appliance has been
dropped, damaged or has malfunctioned in any manner. Contact customer service for
replacement, examination, repair or adjustment.
10. There are no user ser viceable parts. If the power cord or appliance is damaged, it must be
repaired or replaced by the manufacturer or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid
hazard.
11. The use of attachments/accessories not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries or damage to the appliance and void warranty.
12. Do not use on an inclined plane or unstable surface.
13. Keep the appliance and the power cord away from the edge of tables or countertops and out of
reach of children and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capacities.
14. Before switching on, ensure the blending jar has been assembled correctly and has been
seated onto the base. The motor will only operate if the jar has been properly seated onto the
base.
15. Do not use the appliance if the blade is damaged.
16. Care must be taken when handling any accessories with sharp edges. Cutting blades are very
sharp. Handle with extreme care and caution when removing from the bottle and during
cleaning.
17. Do not operate the appliance with an empty blending jar.
18. Do not start the blender without the lid in place otherwise liquids/ingredients will be ejected.
Always place your hand on top of the blending jar lid to hold the jar steady when blender is in
use.
19. WARNING: Do not blend hot liquids. Heated liquids/ingredients may be ejected due to sudden
steaming, creating a possible scalding hazard. For your safety, we recommend liquids/
ingredients be cooled sufciently (equal to or less than 40°C) before blending.
20. Wait until the blades come to a complete stop before removing the blending jar from the motor
unit.
21. Do not run the motor for longer than 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, switch off for at least a further
2 minutes to allow the motor to cool down.
22. Switch off and unplug the appliance before changing accessories or touching parts that move
whilst in use.
23. Do not attempt to defeat any safety interlock mechanisms.
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24. To prevent possible damage to the appliance do not use harsh abrasive or alkaline cleaning
agents.
25. Always clean the appliance after use.
26. Follow the instructions when cleaning this appliance.
27. Do not place on or near any heat sources.
28. Misuse of the appliance may cause injury.
29. Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
30. Do not use appliance for other than its intended purpose.
31. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
32. For added safety, electrical appliances should be connected to a power outlet that is protected
by a residual current device (RCD / ‘Safety Switch’) having a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA. Your switchboard may already incorporate an RCD. If unsure, call an
electrician for verication and tting if necessary.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working environments;
- Farm houses;
- By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;
- Bed & breakfast type environments.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs PowerCrush Blender with Quiet
Technology. Each unit is manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the
appliance for the first time, please read the instruction booklet carefully and keep it for
future reference. Pass it on if you pass on the appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
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1. Dual-opening lid
2. Pour spout
3. Ingredient slot
4. Blending jar
5. Handle
6. Blade assembly
7. Jar base
8. Base
9. Digital control panel
10. Personal blending bottle
lid
11. Personal blending
bottle
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12. Cord storage
(under base)
13. Slip-resistant rubber
feet
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GENERAL USE
BEFORE FIRST USE
CAUTION: Handle blades carefully.
• Carefully remove all packaging material, any stickers and the plastic protector from
the power plug.
• As some parts may be packed separately, check to ensure all items have been
unpacked before disposing of the packaging.
• All parts need to be thoroughly cleaned before being used for the rst time
( see 'Care and Maintenance').
• Remove and save instruction booklet.
BLENDING JAR ASSEMBLY
1. Turn blending jar upside down and place at on counter top
or work surface.
2. Place the blade assembly in bottom opening of the jar with
blades down. (A)
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
3. Place the jar base onto the blending jar and rotate clockwise
until tight. It is important to tighten the assembly to avoid
leaking while blending. (B)
4. Turn assembled jar right side up.
5. Place the dual-opening lid on blender jar.
6. Uncoil power cord from storage area under the blender base.
7. Place the blending jar on blender base and rotate clockwise
until the locked symbol aligns with the arrow on the blender
base. (C)
8. Blender is now ready for use.
USING YOUR BLENDER
NOTE: Appliance should always have lid in place when in use.
1. Make sure appliance is OFF.
2. Place ingredients to be blended into jar. For best results, add ingredients in the
following order:
a. Liquids
b. Powders
c. Soft foods
d. Hard foods
e. Ice cubes last
Tip: When using frozen fruits it is not necessary to also add ice.
3. Place lid on jar; make sure the pour spout and ingredient slot are closed.
4. Plug power cord into outlet. Press ON/OFF button. The LED light will show should
turn a solid color to signify the blender is in standby mode. After 2 minutes the unit
will automatically power off if no buttons are pressed. The LED will blink slowly when
the blender is in use.
Note: When in use, do not leave blender unattended. When using hard foods, such as
ice or cheese, keep one hand on the lid to keep blender in place.
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