Blender Tips; Care And Cleaning; Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach 53530 Manual

Blender Tips

• Add more liquid if food is not blending properly.
• To add foods when Blender is operating, open Vent and add ingredients
through opening.
• For best performance, minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is 1 cup
(8 ounces/237 mL).
• Always place liquid in Blender Jar first, then remaining ingredients.
• If ice or frozen fruit pieces are not blending, stop Blender and pulse a few
times.

Care and Cleaning

1. Unplug from outlet.
2. Remove Lid, Blender Jar, Collar and Cutting Blade Assembly. These parts
are dishwasher-safe. DO NOT use "SANITIZE" setting when washing in
dishwasher. "SANITIZE" cycle temperatures could damage your product.
Parts can also be hand washed in hot, soapy water, then rinsed and dried.

Troubleshooting

Blender fails to start.
• Power Switch is turned OFF ( ). Press Power Switch to ON (l) position before
blending.
• Check to see if unit is securely plugged into an electrical outlet of proper voltage and
frequency.
• Check to see if fuse for electrical outlet has blown or if a circuit breaker has tripped.
Blender stops blending.
• This Blender has thermal overload protection and will stop during operation due to
overheating. Unplug and allow it to cool down for approximately 15 minutes. Plug
machine back in to resume normal operation.
• Do not let ice stand in Blender Jar or allow ice to freeze in Jar. Immediately
crush ice after placing in Jar.
• If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of Blender
Jar, there may not be enough liquid in Jar to blend efficiently.
• Do not try to mash potatoes, mix stiff dough, whip egg whites, grind raw
meat, or extract juices from fruits and vegetables.
• Do not store food or liquids in Blender Jar.
• Avoid bumping or dropping Blender when in operation or at any time.
w WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning.
Do not immerse cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
3. Wipe Base, Control Panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove
stubborn stains, use a mild, nonabrasive cleanser.
4. Store Blender with Lid ajar to prevent container odor.
5. For storage, fold Cord into back of Base.
Ingredients will not mix properly.
• Add liquid ingredients first (at least 8 oz. [238 mL], then other ingredients to Jar.
Do NOT fill ingredients above 48 oz. [1250 mL] fill line.
• Solid pieces are too large.
• Blender Jar is too full. Do not fill past MAX 48 oz. (1250 mL) fill line.
• Cutting Blade Assembly blades are not sharp or are damaged. Inspect Blender Jar
and Cutting Blade Assembly before each use.
Blender smells like it is burning.
• Press STOP Button and then press Blender Power Switch to OFF ( ) and allow unit
to cool.
• Although motors are tested during manufacturing process, heavy use may cause
curing of motor windings. This smell may quickly dissipate after a few heavy uses.
• If smell continues after additional heavy uses, visit hamiltonbeach.com.
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