West Bend SHBL100 Owner's Manual

SOHO® BLENDER

Instruction Manual

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

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

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

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

Blending Jar Precautions..........................................................................................4

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

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

Cleaning Your Blender.............................................................................................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 blending jar while blending to reduce th e 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 operatin g,

disassembly and cleaning.

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

• Always operate blender with lid in place.

• Always hold blending jar while processing for stability.

• Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.

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

• Do not use a cracked, chipped or broken blending 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 blending jar properly attached.

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

refrigerator or freezer.

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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.

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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 cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange cord
to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.

BLENDING JAR PRECAUTIONS

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

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

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ASSEMBLING YOUR BLENDER

To use your Soho® Blender, begin by assembling the unit.

Lid Cap

Stir Stick

Lid

Blending jar

Blade Assembly
Blade Assembly Holder

Motor Base

WARNING: Unplug appliance from electrical outlet before assembling,
removing parts or cleaning. Never place motor or cord in water or other
liquids.

1. Before using the first time, hand wash the blending jar, lid, lid cap, and stir stick

in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry. Be careful of blades in bottom of blending
jar when washing and drying. (Do not wash any parts in dishwasher).

2. Place blending jar on motor base with handle on right. Be sure bottom of

attached blade base assembly is sitting flat on the motor base. Turn clockwise
to lock in place.

3. Place lid on top of blending jar; turn clockwise to lock. Place lid cap in center of

lid and turn counter clockwise to lock in place, or place stir stick through center
of lid to assist in mixing efficiency.

4. Your Soho

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Blender is now ready to use!

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USING YOUR BLENDER

BLENDER OPERATION

1. Make sure blender is unplugged. Place blender motor b ase on clean, dry

surface.

2. Place the blender blending jar onto the moto r base and turn container clockwise

to lock into place.

3. Add ingredients to the blending jar and replace the lid. Lock lid in place by

turning clockwise.

Note: Add liquid ingredients first, then add frozen or solid ingredients.
This will prevent excessive wear and stress on the motor and blades and
ensure that the ingredients are properly blended. Do not fill above the
MAX Fill Line (48 oz/6 cups).

4. 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 or insert stir stick
during operation. Plug cord into outlet.

5. TO START BLENDING: Choose a speed for blending the ingredients by

pressing speed button (Low, High or Pulse).

6. TO USE PULSE MODE: The PULSE button allows you to create short bursts of

power. To use the PULSE function, repeatedly push and release the PULSE
button. The PULSE function should be used in the initial stage 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.

7. Blue light will be “ON” when machine is in operation.

8. TO STOP BLENDING: Stop the blending process by pushing the “OFF ” button.

9. Wait until blades stop rotating before removing blendi ng jar.

10. Remove blending jar by turning counter clockwise on base to unlock; then lift

straight up.

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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TIPS FOR GENERAL OPERATION

• 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).

• The stir stick may be used to assist in making frozen drinks or for blending any

other types of ingredients. When using the stir stick turn the stir stick counter-

clockwise to thoroughly mix the 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 and lock
in place.

• To add other ingredients when blender is operating, remove lid cap from

container lid and add ingredients through opening. Replace lid cap and lock in
place before processing.

• When chopping dry ingredients such as breadcrumbs, nuts, spices, etc., make

sure that the blending jar and blades are completely dry.

• The PULSE button should be operated in short bursts. As the PULSE button is

pressed and released, the blades should stop rotating between pulses.

• Do not attempt to mix or knead heavy dough, mash potatoes, beat egg whites,

grind raw meat, or extract juices from fruits or vegetables. The blender is not
made to perform these tasks.

• Do not over-blend foods. Most ingredients should be properly blended or

chopped in seconds.

• Do not operate motor base for longer than 3 minutes at a time; allow 5 minutes

before running motor again.

• If the motor stalls, turn off and unplug the unit. Remove a portion of the

ingredients before attempting to continue.

• Do not add boiling liquids to the blending jar.

CLEANING YOUR BLENDER

Before using your Soho® blender for the first time and after each use:

1. Hand wash the blending jar, lid, lid cap, and stir stick in warm, soapy water;

rinse and dry. Be careful of blades in bottom of blending jar when washing and
drying.

2. Do not wash any parts in the dishw asher.

3. Never submerge motor base in water. Wipe off with a damp cloth and dr y.

4. Reassemble the blender with lid ajar to prevent container odor.

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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
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
[e-mail]. 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 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 online at
www.focuselectrics.com, or you may call or e-mail the service department at the number/e-mail
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 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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