Westinghouse WST2015ZE User Manual

WESTINGHOUSE
HAND BLENDER

MODEL WST2015ZE

OWNER’S MANUAL

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
the appliance in water or other liquid.

3. This appliance should not be used by children and care should be
taken when used 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 not recommended or sold by the manufac­turer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

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. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or
make small quantities at a time to reduce spillage.

12. 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 be used only when the unit is not
running.

13. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

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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
unit OFF by releasing the Speed Control Button 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 becomes 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 Mixing/Measuring Beaker 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.

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.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WESTINGHOUSE HAND
BLENDER WST2015ZE

PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATION

7.

6.

5.

1.

2.

3.

1. Speed Control Button­“HI”

2. Speed Control Button ­“LO”

3. Blending Stick
(P/N 71009)

4. Mixing/Measuring
Beaker (P/N 71008)

5. Blender Body

6. Electrical Cord

7. Polarized Plug

8 Blades

4.

3.

8.

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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

CAUTION: Do not touch the Blades with your fingers. The Blades are very

sharp and can cause injury if touched.

1. Carefully unpack the Blender Body and all accessories.

2. Wash the Mixing/Measuring Beaker, and Blender Stick in warm soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

3. Never immerse the Blender Body in water or any other liquid. If neces­sary, the Blender Body can be wiped clean with a moistened cloth.

4. Always dry the Blending Stick thoroughly so that no water can enter the
Blender Body.

NOTE: The Mixing/Measuring Beaker is not microwave-proof.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Always unplug Blender Body from outlet before installing or

removing the Blending Stick.

USING THE BLENDING STICK

The Hand Blender is perfectly suited for preparing sauces, soups, baby
food, mayonnaise as well as milkshakes, mixing drinks and diet food.

1. Be sure Blender
Body is unplugged.

2. Place the Blender
Body over the
Blending Stick and
carefully twist until it
clicks into place.
Gently turn the
Blender Body at the
same time if neces­sary.

3. Place ingredients into a container, or other bowl or pan which is suffi­ciently tall to avoid splashing.

4. Plug the Blender Body into a standard 120V AC electrical outlet.

5. Dip the Blending Stick as deeply as possible into the container. Turn ON
the Blender by pressing either one of the Speed Control Buttons. Do not
turn Blender ON before inserting into container as this may cause
splashing.

NOTE: Do not immerse the Blending Stick in food or liquid above the MAX

indicator line.

6. When using the Blending Stick, work through the ingredients with a
gentle up and down movement of the Blender Body.

7. When blending task is complete, release the Speed Control Button and
remove plug from electrical outlet.

8. Carefully remove the Blending Stick by twisting the Blending Stick apart
from the Blender Body.

9. Clean unit and attachments as instructed in USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS.

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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable
parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly
other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair
technician.

TO CLEAN

CAUTION: Never immerse the Blender Body in water or any other liquid.

1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning.

2. Remove the Blending Stick from Blender Body.

3. Wash the Mixing/Measuring Beaker, in warm soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.

4. Never immerse the Blender Body, in water or any other liquid. If nec­essary, wipe exterior surface with a moist cloth or sponge and dry
thoroughly.

5. The Blending Stick can be washed in warm soapy water and is dish­washer safe. Dry the Blending Stick thoroughly before attaching it to
the Blender Body.

STORAGE

Store the Hand Blender in its original box in a cool, dry place.

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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original pur­chase date. This product warranty is extended only to the original con­sumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable. For a period of
one (1) year from the date of original purchase of the product, our Repair
Center will, at its option, either (1) repair the product or (2) replace the
product with a reconditioned comparable model. These remedies are the
purchaser's exclusive remedies under this warranty.
Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service, you must call our warranty
service number at 1-800-233-9054 for return instructions on how to deliver
the product, in either the original packaging or packaging affording an
equal degree of protection to the Repair Center specified below. You must
enclose a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to demon­strate eligibility for warranty coverage.

To return the appliance, ship to:

ATTN: Repair Center
708 South Missouri Street
Macon, MO 63552 USA

What Is Not Covered: This warranty does not cover damage resulting
from misuse, accident, commercial use, improper service or any other
damage caused by anything other than defects in material or workmanship
during ordinary consumer use. This warranty is invalid if the serial number
has been altered or removed from the product. This warranty is valid only
in the United States and Canada.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ON THIS PROD­UCT.

To contact us, please write to, call, or email:

Consumer Relations Department
PO Box 7366
Columbia MO 65205-7366 USA
1-800-233-9054
E-mail:
[e-mail]

DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WAR­RANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ON THIS PRODUCT ARE LIM­ITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied war­ranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights
under the laws of your jurisdiction.

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