How To Assemble And Use; Speed Control Panel - Hamilton Beach 2254 Instruction Manual

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How to Assemble and Use

IMPORTANT: Your blender jar and
cutting blades are subject to wear dur-
ing normal use. Always inspect jar for
nicks, chips, or cracks. Always inspect
cutting blades for broken, cracked, or
loose blades. If jar or cutting blades are
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 to keep foreign particles
from being pulled up into motor
during operation.
2. Place blades in safety base. Fit
gasket over blades. The gasket must
lie flat. Set jar on top of gasket and
screw on safety base.
3. Make sure the safety base is firmly
screwed onto the jar. If not, it may
loosen later when motor is turned on.
6- and 10-Speed Control Panels*
First select and push a LO or HI power button then push desired speed button. When
using PULSE or Ice Breaker
pushed. The remaining speed buttons will run the blender until OFF is pushed.

12-Speed Control Panel*

on HI the pulsing action is powerful enough for crushing ice. See "Crushing Ice."
* NOTE: On some models with 6 to 12 speeds the highest speed may be referred to
as SMOOTHIE or LIQUEFY.
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4. Set jar into place on blender base,
making sure it is securely seated.
(For some models, turn to LOCK as
indicated.) If not, gently rock the jar
until seated.
5. Plug cord into outlet.
6. Put ingredients in jar; place lid
on jar. Place hand on lid when
blending thin liquids.
7. Process food or beverages. See
the "Blending Techniques" section
for speeds and processing tips.
8. ALWAYS turn blender off and wait
until blades have stopped rotating
before removing jar.
9. To remove jar after blending is
complete, lift the jar straight up.
(For some models, turn to
UNLOCK as indicated.) If it is not
easily removed, rock gently and lift.
Do not twist.
10. NEVER replace jar onto unit while
motor is running.
buttons, blender will operate only as long as button is
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First select and push a LO or HI power button
then push desired speed button. The blender
will run until you push the OFF button. The OFF
button is also the Ice Breaker
blender runs only as long as the button is
pushed. On LO power the blender pulses and
/Pulse button. The
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