Black & Decker BL4000R Manual page 6

• Start on low/slow speed and work your way up to the highest cycle.
• Blending for too long makes drinks runny and thin.
• When making beverages that include alcohol, please drink responsibly.
• When making bread, cookie, cereal or cracker crumbs, make sure blending jar is
completely dry.
• The PULSE function is helpful when short bursts of power are needed, such as
when preparing thick smoothies or milkshakes. Allow the blades to stop rotating
between pulses. Do not use PULSE for more than 30 seconds continuously.
• To stop blending at any time, press the START/STOP button .
AUTO FU N C TIO N S FOR B L E ND ED F ROZ E N
DR INKS A N D CO C KTA I LS
This blender features four (4) different AUTO functions for exceptional
party results. To access this function, press AUTO. Once pressed, all four
buttons (1-4) will blink. Select the desired AUTO function to begin. The pre-
programmed functions are:
Auto 1
Margaritas
Classic icy drink
with small ice
crystals and fruit
flavor
• When an AUTO Function is running, the blender will automatically pulse and
change speeds to deliver the optimal results. The LEDs will indicate what speed
the blender is operating.
• Once the AUTO Function is complete, the blender will return to standby mode.
• AUTO Mode can be stopped at any time by pressing STOP or ON/OFF.
Auto 2
Daiquiris
Simple blended
ice cocktail with
a smooth texture
Auto 3
Shakes
Thick, smooth
and creamy
frozen treats
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Auto 4
Smoothies
Blended fruits
and vegetables
to a very smooth
consistency