West Bend 6575, L5696 User Manual

BLENDER

Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards...............................................................................................2

Operating Precautions..............................................................................................2

Electricity Precautions..............................................................................................3

Precautions For Use Around Children......................................................................4

Mixing Jar Precautions.............................................................................................4

Assembling Your Blender.........................................................................................5

Using Your Blender..................................................................................................6

Cleaning Your Blender.............................................................................................6

Helpful Hints ............................................................................................................7

Warranty...................................................................................................................8

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

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

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use instructions in this manual.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• The use of accessory attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by

Focus Electrics may cause injuries.

• Do not operate if the blender is not working properly or if it has been damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.

• Do not leave unit unattended while plugged into an electrical outlet.

• Keep hands and utensils out of the mixing jar 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 unplugged and not in operation.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• For household use only.

To prevent personal injuries, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

• Blades are sharp. Use extreme caution during assembly, while operating,

disassembly and cleaning.

• Do not use if blades are broken, cracked or loose.

• Always operate blender with lid in place.

• Always hold mixing jar while processing for stability.

• Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.

• Do not remove mixing jar from base until the motor has stopped completely.

• Do not use a cracked, chipped or broken mixing jar.

• When blending hot liquids, remove lid cap.

• Avoid contacting moving parts.

• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting assembly blades on motor base

without mixing jar properly attached.

• Do not use this appliance on the stovetop, under broiler, in the oven, in the

refrigerator or freezer.

To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• Do not plug cord into wall outlet unless power switch is in OFF position.

• Always turn control to OFF and unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use,

before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

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

• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, the marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over.

• 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 into 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.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or extension cord feels hot.

• Do not attempt to use a voltage converter or other device to adapt your blender to a different outlet or voltage, as damage will occur.

To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AROUND CHILDREN

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

• Do not allow children to operate or be near the Blender, as the mechanical operation can cause a hazard.

• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange cord to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.

MIXING JAR PRECAUTIONS

• The mixing jar is designed for use with this appliance only. Do not use the mixing jar provided with this appliance for any other appliance or application.

• Do not place mixing jar on hot surface or in a heated oven.

• Use caution when cleaning mixing jar with blades assembled. Wipe exterior with

damp cloth, and only rinse interior. If necessary to clean inside of mixing jar, disassemble and clean following the instructions in the assembly and cleaning sections of this manual.

• Do not use a cracked mixing jar or a mixing jar having a loose or weakened cutting blade retainer.

• Do not clean mixing jar with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.

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ASSEMBLING YOUR BLENDER

Before assembling your blender wash all loose parts, except for motor base in warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry. All parts except for motor base can be washed in the top rack of dishwasher. Motor base can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

1. Place gasket onto blade assembly by slipping it over the four blades and

letting it rest on blade assembly flange.

2. Place blade assembly into blade assembly h older.

3. Thread blade assembly holder onto bottom of mixing jar by turning clockwise.

4. Put lid onto mixing jar by pressing into place making sure that it is properly

lined up to cover pour spout.

5. Drop lid cap into lid by lining up flanges over flange openings and then turn a ¼

turn clockwise to lock in place.

6. Entire mixing jar assembly can now be placed on motor base by setting it

down in various positions.

Lid Cap

Lid

Mixing Jar

Gasket

Blade Assembly

Blade Assembly Holder

Motor Base

USING YOUR BLENDER

1. Place appliance on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.

NOTE: Do not operate blender where dust or flour can be sucked up into the vent openings, as this will cause damage to the blender.

2. Plug cord into a 120 volt AC electric outlet only.

3. Put liquids into the blender first unless recipes call for an alternate processing

sequence.

4. Prepare ingredients for blending. Cut all solid ingredients, i.e. fruits, vegetables,

or cheeses or meats into uniform pieces, ½ to 1-inch cubes. Place lid on blender. NOTE: Always place one hand on mixing jar or lid to steady blender while operating.

5. Blend foods according to the recipe or until the desired results are achieved.

NOTE: If scraping or stirring of contents is required, turn blender to the “off” position and unplug from electrical outlet. Do not use metal utensils to stir as scratching of mixing jar may occur.

• A small amount of odor may occur during operation due to the release of

manufacturing oils – this is normal.

Crushing Ice

1. Fill mixing jar with approximately 2-cups of water. Add desired amount of ice

cubes.

2. Cover the mixing jar with the lid and insert the lid cap.

3. When crushing ice, hold blender stable with the palm of your hand over the

complete lid. Turn speed control to PULSE for 1 second and release. Pause for approximately 2-seconds and repeat the 1-second PULSING until ice is crushed to desired consistency.

4. Drain off any excess water.

HINT: approximately 12 cubes (2-cups) of ice make for a slush consistency.

CLEANING YOUR BLENDER

1. Switch blender to “OFF” position and unplug from electrical outlet

2. Wipe motor base, control knob, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To

remove stubborn spots, use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser.

3. To clean mixing jar, disassemble all parts. Carefully wash all parts accept for

motor base in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. All parts except for motor base can be washed in the top rack of dishwasher.

4. Store blender with lid off to prevent mixing jar odor.

Helpful Hints

• Put liquids into the blender first unless recipes call for an alternate blending

sequence.

• Allow soup mixtures and cooked ingredients to cool before pouring into mixing

jar for blending.

• Do not allow the motor to stall. If necessary, turn off and unplug from electrical

outlet immediately. Pour half of the contents out of the mixing jar before resuming processing. It may be necessary to add liquid to process the ingredients.

• Do not store food or liquids in mixing jar.

• If the blender turns too slowly, or seems to labor, increase the speed setting or

remove some of the contents. Do not allow the blender to labor more than a few seconds as burnout can occur.

• In the event the blades become jammed with ingredients, turn off and unplug

blender from electrical outlet. Pour contents into a holding bowl or jar. Follow instructions in cleaning and assembly sections of this manual to restore blender to operation.

• Be careful not to over process ingredients. Stop frequently to check the

consistency. If necessary, divide ingredients in half and process separately for better control over consistency.

• To add foods when blender is operating, turn blender control to off position,

remove lid cap from lid and add ingredients through the opening.

• Do not try to mash potatoes, mix stiff dough, grind raw meat, whip egg whites or

extract juices from fruits and vegetables. The blender is not made to perform these tasks.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase, provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus Electrics discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the appliance is altered in any way.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICUALR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HERBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS ELECTRICS, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ITS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at (866) 290 –1851 or e-mail us at service@focuselectrics.com. Return shipping fees are non-refundable. A receipt proving original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims. Hand-written receipts are not accepted. Focus Electrics, LLC is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC online at www.focuselectrics.com. Or you may call or e-mail the service department at the number/email address listed above, or by writing to us at:

Focus Electrics, LLC Attn: Customer Service P. O. Box 2780 West Bend, WI 53095

Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back of the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to Focus Electrics, LLC. Call Customer Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state’s sales tax and a shipping/processing fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your new Focus Electrics, LLC product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or receive d as gift:_ __ ___ __ __ ___ __ __ __ ___ __ __ __ ___ __ _ ___ __ __ ___ __ __ __ ___ __ __ Where purchased and price, if known:_______________________________________________________ Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product)_____________________________________

L5696 08/07 West Bend, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC. Printed in China

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