Toastmaster RRBL3A User Manual

3-SPEED BLENDER

WITH CHOPPER ATTACHMENT

OWNER'S MANUAL

Model RRBL3A

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions.

2. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other 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 contacting moving parts.

6. 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 Consumer Service for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

10. Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.

11. Keep hands and utensils away from Chopper Blades and out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the Blender. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the Blender is not running.

12. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place Blade Assembly on Motor Housing without Blending Container properly attached.

14. Always operate Blender with Lid in place.

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

16. Be certain Chopper Cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.

17. Do not attempt to defeat the Chopper Cover interlock mechanism.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Additional Important Safeguards

1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner's Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.

2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only.

3. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

4. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately turn the Control Dial to the (0) OFF position and unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.

5. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water! Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into or has become immersed in water.

6. To reduce the risk of injury to persons or property, never use this appliance in an unstable position.

7. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.

8. Do not use the Blender Container if cracked or chipped.

Polarized Plug

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 polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Short Cord Instructions

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Do not use an extension cord with this product.

Electric Power

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

Plasticizer Warning

CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of the

counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or placemats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top.

Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.

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Getting to Know Your 3-Speed

Blender with Chopper Attachment

1. Motor Housing

2. Control Dial

3. Collar

4. Blade Assembly (P/N 71089RR)

5. Rubber Seal Ring (P/N 71090)

6. Blender Container (P/N 71091)

7. Lid (P/N 71092RR)

8. Measuring Cap/Key (P/N 71093)

9. Chopper Cover (P/N 70388)

10. Chopper Blade (P/N 70389RR)

11. Chopper Container (P/N 70390)

12. Gear Box (P/N 71094RR)

13. Power cord

14. Non-Slip Rubber Feet

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this 3-Speed Blender with Chopper attachment. This versatile appliance offers 3 levels of power and a pulse setting. It's equipped with a large capacity 48 oz blender container and chopper assembly. Conveniently puree, stir, beat, blend, liquefy, chop or crumb with one multi-function appliance.

Features

Control Dial - A wide variety of foods, from milk shakes to crushed

ice can be processed utilizing the Control Dial and Pulse action. Two-Piece Blender Lid - Conveniently measure and add additional

ingredients through the opening of the two piece lid during processing. When processing hot ingredients, remove the Measuring Cap from the Lid to allow steam to escape.

Pulse Setting - The Pulse setting provides short bursts of power allowing you to prepare bread crumbs, grind chocolate and finely chop nuts. You can also use the Pulse setting for cleaning the interior of the Blender Container. See "User Maintenance Instructions" for details.

Chopper - The Chopper is a convenient attachment to the Blender that can process a variety of foods. Quickly and easily convert from a Blender to a Chopper.

Crushing Ice - Add 1 cup of ice cubes, about 9, to the Blender Container. Turn Speed Control to Pulse and release several times and in seconds the ice will be fluffy and snow like.

Before First Use

CAUTION: Use extreme care when handling the Blade Assembly. Do not touch the Blades with your fingers. The Blades are very sharp and can cause injury if touched.

1. Carefully unpack the Blender.

2. Wash the Blender Container, Lid, Measuring Cap, Blade

Assemblies, Chopper Cover and Chopper Container in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

3. Make sure the cord is unplugged and the Control Dial is in the (0)

OFF position.

CAUTION: Never immerse the Motor Housing, Gear Box, plug or cord in water or any other liquid.

4. Wipe the Motor Housing and Gear Box clean with a moistened

cloth. Dry thoroughly.

Assembly Instructions

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NOTE: Before each use, make sure the blender cord is unplugged and the Control Dial is in the (0) OFF position.

Blender

CAUTION: Use extreme care when handling the Blade Assembly. Do not touch the Blades with your fingers. The Blades are very sharp and can cause injury if touched.

1. Carefully place the Rubber Seal

Ring over the Blade Assembly.

2. Turn the Blender Container

upside down. Insert the Blade Assembly into the opening at the bottom of the Container, then turn the Collar clockwise to engage the threads.

Measuring

Cap

3. The Blade Assembly MUST be

firmly attached to the Blender Container, Note that the Measuring Cap doubles as a 'key' to tighten or loosen the Blade Assembly. Insert the Measuring Cap into the Collar, allowing the notches in the Measuring Cap to engage the ribs in the Collar. While securely holding the Blender Container, turn the Collar clockwise to tighten or counter clockwise to loosen.

4. When tightening the collar align

the LOCK symbol  molded

on the bottom of the collar, within the LOCK RANGE symbol IIIIIII molded on the bottom of the Blending Container.

5. Place the Blender Container

onto the Motor Housing, making sure it is properly seated.

Blender

Container

Blade

Assembly

Measuring Cap In Use As a Key

Locking Notches

Blade Assembly and Seal Ring

Rubber

Seal Ring

Collar

Chopper

1. Place the Chopper Container on the

Gear Box and align the locking tabs. Hold the Gear Box and turn the Chopper Container clockwise to lock the two pieces together.

2. Place the Chopper Blade over the

center extension in the Chopper Container.

3. Place the Chopper Cover on the

Chopper Container, making sure that the pin extending down from the Chopper Cover enters the hole in the Chopper Blade. Press down on the Chopper Cover and turn it clockwise to engage the locking tabs.

4. Place the Chopper Assembly on the

Motor Housing, making sure it is fully seated.

Chopper Cover

Chopper Blade

Chopper Container

Gear Box

Instructions For Use

Blender

CAUTION: Keep hands and utensils out of the Container while blending to prevent the possibility of severe injury to persons or damage to the unit. A scraper may be used but must only be used when the unit is not running.

CAUTION: Use extreme care when handling the Blender Blade Assembly. Do not touch the Blades with your fingers. The Blades are very sharp and can cause injury if touched.

1. Before starting, make sure power cord is unplugged and the Control

Dial is in (0) OFF position.

2. Place the Motor Housing on a clean, dry surface to prevent debris

being pulled into the motor during operation.

3. Make sure that the Blade Assembly, Rubber Seal Ring and Collar

are properly assembled and securely fastened to the Blender Container. See Assembly Instructions for details.

4. Place the Blender Container on top of the Motor Housing, making

sure it is firmly seated and not tilting to one side.

CAUTION: Never place the Blade Assembly on the Motor Housing without the Blender Container being completely assembled and securely tightened.

Instructions For Use (Cont.)

5. Add ingredients to the Blender Container and secure the Lid by turn-

ing it clockwise to engage the locking tabs. NOTE: Do not fill the Container more than 3/4 full, 4.5 cups (36 oz.). Never operate when

the Container is empty.

6. Insert the Measuring Cap into the center of the Lid and turn it about 1/4 turn (clockwise or counter clockwise) to engage the locking tabs. The Measuring Cap may be removed as needed to add additional ingredients during processing. However, when processing hot foods or liquids, remove the Measuring Cap to prevent pressure build-up.

7. At the start of the blending process, the powerful motor may cause the liquid to surge against the Lid and cause leakage. To prevent leakage, as well as steadying the unit, place one hand firmly on top of the Lid and select your desired blending speed. Never lean over the Blender when it is started or while it is running. Remember to

always hold the Lid during use.

8. Plug the power Cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet. Turn the Control Dial to the desired speed setting: 1 is the lowest speed; 3 is the highest. Blend until ingredients have reached desired consistency.

CAUTION: If Container rotates during blending, immediately turn Control Dial to (0) OFF, then secure by tightening the Collar and Blade Assembly on Blender Container.

9. When blending is complete, turn Control Dial to the (0) OFF and remove the plug from the electrical outlet.

10. Clean unit as instructed in the "User Maintenance Instructions."

Crushing Ice

Add 1 cup of ice cubes, about 9, to the Blender Container. Place the Lid on Blender Container then repeatedly turn the Control Dial to (P) Pulse and release. Repeat until the cubes are reduced. This will yield one serving, about 1 cup.

Hot Ingredients

CAUTION: Use extreme caution when blending hot liquids to avoid accidental scalding or burns. Do not use your hand to cover opening!

NOTE: When processing hot foods, always remove the Measuring Cap from the Lid before beginning.

• DO NOT put more than one cup of hot ingredients into the Blender

Container before beginning blending.

• After the blending process has begun, you may slowly add up to an

additional 1 cup of hot ingredients through the center hole in the Lid.

• Always use a vessel with a pouring spout when adding hot ingredi-

Chopper

CAUTION: Use extreme care when handling the Chopper Blade. Do not touch Blades with your fingers. The Blades are very sharp and can cause injury if touched.

1. Before starting, make sure power cord is unplugged and Control Dial is in the (0) OFF position.

2. Place the Chopper Container on the Chopper Gear Box and align the locking tabs. Hold the Chopper Gear Box and turn the Chopper Container clockwise to lock the two pieces together.

3. Place the Chopper Blade over the center extension in the Chopper Container.

4. Add ingredients to the Chopper Container. Pre-cut larger pieces into small pieces. Do not overfill. Never operate when the

Chopper Container is empty.

5. Place the Chopper Cover on the Chopper Container, making sure that the pin extending down from the Chopper Cover enters the hole in the Chopper Blade. Align the locking tabs. Hold the Chopper Container and turn the Chopper Cover clockwise to fully lock it in place.

6. Place the Food Chopper Assembly on the Motor Housing, making sure it is fully seated and not tilting to one side.

CAUTION: Never place the Food Chopper on the Motor Housing without the Container being completely assembled and securely tightened.

7. Make sure the Control Dial is in the (0) OFF position then plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

8. Place one hand firmly on top of the Food Chopper and turn the Control Dial to the desired speed, P, 1, 2 or 3.

9. When chopping is complete, turn the Control Dial to the (0) OFF position and disconnect plug from electrical outlet.

10. Clean unit as instructed in the "User Maintenance Instructions."

NOTE: The Food Chopper is not suitable for chopping hard spices, hard cheese, coffee beans, ice cubes or rice.

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