IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 6. Flashing light indicates ready to operate. Avoid 2.
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10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or 19. When blending hot liquids, open the center vent counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove. lid and close any edge cover opening intended 11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric for pouring.
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25. CAUTION! In order to avoid a hazard due to 26. Do not operate more than 2 minutes ON at a inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, time. this appliance must not be supplied through an 27. Do not defeat the Quiet Shield interlock. external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
Dry thoroughly. Wipe blender base with a damp cloth or sponge. DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER. Care should be taken when cleaning inside of blender jar as cutting blade assembly is very sharp. Vent Model: 53602-CN Type: B91 Pour Spout Ratings:...
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Parts and Features (cont.) Lid: The lid is easy to put on, take off, and clean. Always use lid when Preparing Blender: After unpacking blender, wash everything except machine is in operation and to pour. blender base in hot, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wipe blender base with a damp cloth or sponge.
Using Your Blender IMPORTANT: The blender jar and cutting blade assembly are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect jar for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always inspect cutting blade assembly for broken, cracked, or loose blades. If jar or cutting blade assembly is damaged, do not use. Call customer service number to obtain replacement parts.
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Using Your Blender (cont.) 6. Close Quiet Shield. Blender will not operate until the back Quiet Shield locked at the right position and the front Quiet Shield door is completed in the down position at same time. 5. To secure, press back shield and blender base together.
Using Manual Mode w WARNING 3. At end of blending cycle, Burn 1. Select speed and push 2. Press a different speed button button. during blending to increase Hazard. Do not fill blender press CANCEL ( button or decrease blending speed. jar with hot liquid beyond the to stop blending.
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Using Personal Jar (optional) w WARNING Burn Hazard. Do not blend hot ingredients. Pressure may build, causing jar to pop off and hot ingredients to erupt. w WARNING Laceration Hazard. Handle blade carefully; it is very sharp. Make sure unit is turned OFF ( ) and is unplugged.
Blender Tips Blender Jar Tips • ALWAYS place liquid in blender jar first, then remaining ingredients. • Avoid bumping or dropping blender when in operation or at any time. • For best performance, minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is 1 cup (8 ounces/237 ml). Add more liquid if food is not •...
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How to Remove and Replace Quiet Shield 1. TO REMOVE: Start with front 2. Press tabs on both sides of 3. Slide back shield away from shield; separate front shield the blender while moving blender base. from back at rubber hinges. back shield back with your thumbs.
Cleaning Your Blender w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid. w WARNING Burn Hazard. Metal parts under blending jar get hot after extended use. 1. Unplug. 5.
Troubleshooting All program buttons are flashing. Blender smells like it is burning. • The motor is not rotating and is experiencing a locked rotor • Turn off blender and allow unit to cool. condition. Turn power switch to OFF ( ) and remove blender jar. •...