Russell Hobbs RHBL2 User Manual

RHBL2_IB_RB_FA_271115

Part No. T22-5002770

CLASSIC BLENDER

2 YEAR WARRANTY

RHBL2

INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd

Locked Bag 3004 Braeside
Victoria 3195 Australia

Customer Service in Australia

TollFree: 1800 623 118
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.spectrumbrands.com.au

Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

PO Box 9817 Newmarket
Auckland 1149 New Zealand

Customer Service in New Zealand

TollFree: 0800 736 776
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

Warranty Against Defects

In this warranty:
Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the
Competition and Consumer Act 2010;

CGA means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;
Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and
purchased in Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;
Manufacturer, We or us means:

1. for Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd ABN, 78 007 070 573;
or

2. for Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd, as the case
may be, contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;

Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in
Australia or in New Zealand; and
You means you, the original end-user purchaser of the Goods.

1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law, or the CGA. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.

2. The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in
respect of the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law
or the CGA. The original purchaser of the Goods is provided with the following Warranty
subject to the Warranty Conditions:

3. We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in workmanship or materials for a period of 2
years from the date of purchase (Warranty Period).

If the Goods prove defective within the Warranty Period by reason of improper workmanship
or material, we may, at our own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge.

Warranty Conditions

4. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This
Warranty does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be attributable
to misuse, abuse, accident or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the
part of the user. As far as the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liability
for any direct or consequential loss, damage or other expense caused by or arising
out of any failure to use the Goods in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Exhaustible components (such as batteries, filters and brushes) of the Goods are
included under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials
used.

6. The warranty granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.

7. Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the
property of the manufacturer. In the event of the Goods being replaced during the
Warranty Period, the warranty on the replacement Goods will expire on the same
date as for the Warranty Period on the original Goods which are replaced.

8. In order to claim under the warranty granted under clause 3 you must:
(a) Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and
(b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant address or to the Supplier by prepaid

freight within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodified
original proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the
Supplier, the date and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial
number and (ii) this warranty.

9. This warranty is immediately void if:
(a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;
(b) The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised

to do so by us or where non approved replaced parts are used.

10. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. The Goods must be connected to the
electrical voltage requirements as specified in the ratings label located on the Goods.

11. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport
of the Goods to and from the Supplier or us.

12. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands
Australia Pty Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd.

Contact us or the Supplier for further details.

Register your product online

If you live in Australia please visit: www.spectrumbrands.com.au/warranty
If you live in New Zealand Please visit: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz/warranty
Registration of your warranty is not compulsory, it gives us a record of your purchase
AND entitles you to receive these benefits: Product information; Hints and tips; Recipes
and news; Information on special price offers and promotions.

Any questions? Please contact Customer Service for advice.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs Classic Blender. Each unit is
manufactured

read this

the appliance.

When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the Blender for the first time, please

instruction booklet carefully and keep it for future reference. Pass it on if you pass on

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FEATURES

1. Measuring cap

2. Lid opening

3. Lid

4. Pouring spout

5. Glass jug

6. Jug base / black outer ring

7. Motor unit

8. Speed selector dial

9. Handle

BEFORE FIRST USE

• All parts of the blender need to be thoroughly cleaned before being used for the rst time.
See "cleaning" section for disassembly instructions.

ASSEMBLY OF THE GLASS JUG

• Invert the glass jug onto a level surface.

CAUTION: Be careful when handling the blade assembly.

• Fit the seal ring on to the blade assembly.

• Insert the blade assembly (with the seal ring tted) into the black outer ring and turn it
anti-clockwise until tight.

NOTE: The black outer ring is fixed to the jug and cannot be removed.

• Reposition the jug with its opening upwards.

• Place the measuring cap into the lid. Place the lid onto the jug with the large round tab
covering the puring spout and the small round tab aligned with the handle.

INSERTING THE GLASS JUG

• Check that the speed selector dial is set to ‘0’ off.

• Place the jug assembly onto the motor unit, ensuring it is seated correctly.

OPERATING THE BLENDER

• Place the ingredients you wish to blend into the glass jug.

• Fit the lid onto the jug, aligning the small round tab with the handle and large round tab with

the pouring spout. Press down rmly.

• Insert the measuring cap into the opening of the lid, and press down rmly.

• Place your hand on top of the blender jug lid to hold the jug steady. Switch the motor unit on

to the desired speed or pulse setting using the speed selector dial.

NOTE: Always place your hand on top of the blender jug lid to hold the jug steady when you are
operating the device.

SPEED SELECTOR DIAL

‘1’ Position - For light usage with liquids

‘2’ Position - For more solid consistency (E.g. mixing liquids and solid foodstuffs)

‘P’ Position - For ice crushing & short pulses at high speed.

NOTE: You have to turn the ‘P’ pulse switch repeatedly

‘0’ Position - Off.

USEFUL TIPS

• When pureeing solid ingredients, place and blend small portions at a time, gradually adding
more ingredients.

• When processing solid ingredients, cut them into small pieces (2-3cm) rst.

• When blending liquids into solid ingredients, start off rst with a small amount of liquid,

gradually adding more liquid through the lid opening.

• Always place your hand on top of the blender jug lid to hold the jug steady when you are
operating the appliance.

• For stirring solid or very thick liquid ingredients it is recommended that you use the blender
set to ‘P’ pulse setting mode to prevent the blades from becoming stuck.

AFTER USE

• Turn the speed selector dial to the ‘0’ off position and wait until the blades stop moving.

• Switch the power off and remove the plug from the wall power outlet.

• Lift the glass jug up to remove it from the motor unit.