West Bend MCD 289 User Manual
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LENDER
Instruction Manual
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Important Safeguards ............................................................................................... 2
Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................ 3
Using Your Blender .................................................................................................. 3
Helpful Hints ............................................................................................................. 5
Cleaning Your Blender ............................................................................................. 6
Warranty ................................................................................................................. 12
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2009 West Bend®, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC.
www.focuselectrics.com
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 not recommended by Focus Electrics may
cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• 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 blending 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.
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Blades are sharp. Use extreme caution during assembly, while operating,
disassembly and cleaning.
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Do not use if blades are broken, cracked or loose.
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Always operate blender with lid in place.
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Always hold blending jar while processing for stability.
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Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
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Do not remove blending jar from base until the motor has stopped completely.
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Do not use a cracked, chipped or broken blending jar.
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When blending hot liquids, remove lid cap.
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Avoid contacting moving parts.
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To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting assembly blades on motor base
without blending jar properly attached.
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Do not use this appliance on the stovetop, under broiler, in the oven, in the
refrigerator or freezer.
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To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric
parts in water or other liquids.
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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.
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Do not use this appliance outdoors.
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Do not plug cord into wall outlet unless power switch is in “OFF” position.
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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.
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A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
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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.
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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.
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Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or
extension cord feels hot.
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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.
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Close supervision is always necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
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Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange
cord to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.
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The blending jar is designed for use with this appliance only. Do not use the
blending jar provided with this appliance for any other appliance or application.
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Do not place blending jar on hot surface or in a heated oven.
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Use caution when cleaning blending jar with blades assembled. Wipe exterior
with damp cloth, and only rinse interior. If necessary to clean inside of blending
jar, disassemble and clean following the instructions in the assembly and
cleaning sections of this manual.
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Do not use a cracked blending jar or a blending jar having a loose or weakened
cutting blade retainer.
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Do not clean blending jar with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive
materials.
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For household use only.
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SSEMBLING YOUR BLENDER
Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Accessory
parts may be contained within the packaging material.
Caution: Follow these important steps to
assemble, tighten and mount blending jar quickly
and correctly. Injury may result if moving blades
are accidentally exposed. Unplug appliance from
electrical outlet before assembling, removing, or
cleaning. Never place motor base or cord in water
or any other liquids.
1. Put the seal ring on the outer rim of the blade
base.
2. Thread blade base to jar.
3. Place assembled blending jar onto motor base
with handle to the right. Be sure the bottom of
attached blade base assembly is sitting flat on
the motor base. Turn clockwise to lock in
place.
4. Place lid on top of blending jar; turn clockwise
to lock in place. Insert stir stick, or place lid
cap in center of lid and turn clockwise to lock in
place.
5. Your blender is now ready for use.
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SING YOUR BLENDER
1. Make sure blender is unplugged. Place blender motor base on a clean, dry
surface.
2. Place the blending jar onto the motor base and turn counter-clockwise to lock
into place.
3. Add ingredients to the blending jar and replace the lid. Lock lid in place by
turning clockwise.
4. Before starting, insert the stir stick or lid cap in center of lid. Place hand on the
stir stick knob or rest it on jar cover when starting and running motor. When
using the stir stick turn the stir stick counter-clockwise to thoroughly mix the
ingredients.
5. You may add more ingredients through the hole in the center of the lid. When
finished adding ingredients, cover the hole with the lid cap, and then plug cord
into outlet.
6. Always operate blender on a clean, dry surface to prevent air from carrying
foreign material or water into the motor.
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7. PULSE: Pulse allows you to create short bursts of power. To use the pulse
function, repeatedly rotate and release the speed dial to “PULSE.” The PULSE
function should be used in the initial stages of blending ice and frozen
ingredients for smoothies and other frozen drinks. The PULSE function should
also be used to break apart larger pieces of food or to control the texture of food
when chunkier results are desired.
8. BLENDING: Choose a speed for blending the ingredients by rotating speed dial
and selecting speed (whip, mix, grate, blend and pulse).
9. The blue LED light will be on during operation.
10. Use rubber spatula to push ingredients to be chopped into liquid portion of
recipe ONLY when motor is OFF.
11. Switch to a higher speed if the motor seems to labor when processing to prevent
overloading of the motor.
12. Stop the blending process by turning to the “OFF" position.
13. Wait until blades stop rotating before removing blending jar.
14. Remove blender jar by turning counter-clockwise on base to
unlock.
STIR STICK OPERATION – When in use and while the machine
is running, stir or rotate the Stir Stick in a counter-clockwise
direction so that the Stir Stick scrapes or contacts the sides of
the blending jar. This stirring operation will aid in mixing the
contents of the blending jar by forcing the ingredients into the
mixing blades.
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ELPFUL HINTS
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Always add liquid ingredients to the blending jar first and then add remaining
solid or frozen ingredients. This will prevent excessive wear on the motor and
ensure that the ingredients are properly blended. Do not fill above the “MAX” fill
line (48 oz/6 cups).
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To add other ingredients when the blender is operating, remove stir stick or lid
cap from lid and add ingredients through opening. Replace lid cap and lock in
place before processing.
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The stir stick may be used to assist in making frozen drinks or for blending any
other types of ingredients. When the stir stick is not being used, be sure to place
the lid cap over the hole in the center of the lid.
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Turn the stir stick counter-clockwise for best mixing results.
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When chopping dry ingredients such as breadcrumbs, nuts, spices, etc., make
sure that the blending jar and blades are completely dry.
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The pulse speed should be operated in short bursts. As the pulse speed is
activated and released, the blades should stop rotating between pulses.
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Do not attempt to mix or knead heavy dough, mash potatoes, beat egg whites,
grind raw meat, or extract juices from fruits or vegetables. This blender is not
made to perform these tasks.
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Do not over-blend foods. Most ingredients should be properly blended or
chopped in seconds.
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Do not operate motor base for longer than 3 minutes at a time; allow 5 minutes
before running motor again.
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If the motor stalls, turn off and unplug the unit. Remove a portion of the
ingredients before attempting to continue.
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Do not add boiling liquids to the blending jar.
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Cut all firm fruits and vegetables, cooked meats, fish, and seafoods into pieces
no larger than ¾“ (1.8cm) to 1” (2.5cm). Cut all kinds of cheeses into pieces no
larger than ¾” (1.8cm).
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Allow cooked vegetables and broth to cool before pouring into blending jar for
processing.
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LEANING YOUR BLENDER
1. Switch blender to “OFF” position and unplug from electrical outlet.
2. Blender parts are corrosion resistant, sanitary, and easily cleaned. Before first
use and after every use, separate parts and clean thoroughly in warm, soapy
water, rinse and dry well. Be careful of blades when washing and drying. DO
NOT WASH ANY PARTS IN THE DISHWASHER.
3. Wipe blender base, control knob, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To
remove stubborn stains, use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser. Never immerse the
motor base in water.
4. Check all components before reassembly. If the processing blades are stuck or
difficult to turn, DO NOT USE BLENDER. To check, carefully use a scraper or
protective hand covering to turn the blades in a counter-clockwise direction
(opposite edges are sharp). Blades should turn freely.
5. If the blending jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER - further use
could result in the blender jar breaking. If you need to take the blades out,
please use a cloth or protective hand covering to remove blade base.
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RODUCT 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 PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS
ELECTRICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS 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. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all
warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return
the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. Focus
Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.
Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC several
ways. Order online at www.focuselectrics.com, e-mail service@focuselectrics.com, over the
phone by calling (866)290-1851, or by writing to:
Focus Electrics, LLC
Attn: Customer Service
P. O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095
To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service for an order total.
Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance,
which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts
you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to
Focus Electrics, LLC.
Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please
allow two weeks for processing and delivery.
This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your
new Focus Electrics product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof
of purchase and record the following information:
Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________
Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________
Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product):___________________________
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