How To Assemble; How To Operate - Hamilton Beach 54017 Use & Care Manual

How to Assemble

IMPORTANT: Your blender jar and
cutting assembly are subject to wear
during normal use. Always inspect
jar for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always
inspect cutting assembly for broken,
cracked, or loose blades. If jar or
cutting assembly is damaged, do not
use. Call our toll-free customer service
number to obtain replacement parts.
1. Make sure blender is unplugged.
Place blender base on clean, dry
surface.
2. Fit gasket over blades as shown in
illustration on page 4. The gasket
must lie flat. Set jar on top of gasket
and screw on cutting assembly.
Make sure the cutting assembly is
firmly screwed onto the jar.

How to Operate

1. Plug cord into outlet.
2. Put ingredients in jar. Place lid with
filler cap on jar.
3. Process food or beverages.
NOTE: When blending thin liquids,
do not fill above the 32-ounce/
4 cup/1000 ml mark on blender jar.
4. ALWAYS turn blender off and wait
until blades have stopped rotating
before removing jar.
5. To remove jar after blending is
complete, lift the jar straight up. If
it is not easily removed, rock gently
and lift. Do not twist.
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3. Set jar into place on blender base,
making sure it is securely seated.
If not, gently rock the jar until seated.
OPTIONAL: When dispenser is
Clean" section). Insert spout cap
on jar. Turn spout cap clockwise to
tighten.
4. When spout cap is not in use, snap
onto bottom of blender base for
storage.
To Use the Dispenser:
To dispense thick liquids (such as
milkshakes, smoothies, frozen
drinks, etc.), turn the control knob to
DISPENSE and pull Dispenser Lever
up. Turn OFF after dispensing.
NOTE: Blender MUST be ON to
dispense thick liquids and frozen drinks.
When dispensing thin liquids, it may not
be necessary to turn the blender ON to
dispense the liquid.
NOTE: NEVER replace jar onto unit
while motor is running.
not needed,
replace
dispenser with
spout cap.
Remove
dispenser by
rotating
counter-
clockwise
(see "How to
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