Cleaning And Maintenance - Black & Decker BS500 Quick Start Manual

Remove the lid (2) from the jug (3) and pour the liquid
directly into the container.

Cleaning and maintenance

Warning! Switch the appliance off and unplug it before
cleaning or maintenance.
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance, the cord set or the
plug in water or any other liquid.
Empty the jug (3) before removing the blade assembly (4).
Always clean the appliance immediately after use. Do not let
food dry on to the jug (3), lid (2) agitator (10) or the blade
assembly (4) as this will make cleaning difficult.
Do not wash any parts of the appliance in a dishwasher.
Regularly dismantle the tap assembly (7) and clean all the
parts thoroughly.
Jug
Wash the jug by hand, rinse with clean water and dry
thoroughly.
Motor housing
Wipe the motor housing (8) with a damp cloth. Do not use
any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Lid, filler cap and agitator
Wash by hand, rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.
Tap assembly
Half fill the jug (3) with warm water.
Fit the lid (2) and the filler cap (1).
Place the jug (3) on the motor housing (8).
Connect the appliance to the electrical supply.
Place a suitable container under the tap assembly (7).
Switch on the appliance and lift the lever (7a) and allow the
water to drain into the container.
Switch off the appliance.
Repeat until the water runs clear.
If further cleaning is required, remove the jug (3) as
described above.
The tap assembly (7) can be dismantled for a more thorough
cleaning if required:
Unscrew the lever (7a).
Soak the lever (7a), the seal (7b) and the spout (7c) in hot
soapy water.
Wash thoroughly, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Fit the tap assembly (7) as described above, making sure
that the seals are correctly positioned on the jug and inside
the tap.
Blade assembly
Warning! Be careful when cleaning the blades; they are sharp.
Do not attempt to sharpen the blades as this could damage
them.
To remove the blade assembly (4) from the jug:
Hold the jug (3) with one hand and invert the jug (3).
With your other hand, turn the blade assembly (4) counter-
clockwise and remove it from the jug.
Warning! Be careful when cleaning the blades; they are sharp.
Wash the blade assembly (4) by hand, rinse with clean
water and dry thoroughly.
To fit the blade assembly (4) into the jug:
Make sure that the seal is fitted to the blade assembly (4).
Hold the jug (3) with one hand. With your other hand, insert
the blade assembly (4) in the base of the jug aligning the
lugs with the slots.
Turn the blade assembly clockwise until the lugs engage in
the slots.
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your appliance
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to
you, think of the protection of the environment.
Black & Decker repair agents will accept old
Black & Decker tools and ensure that they are
disposed of in an environmentally safe way.
Separate collection of used products and
packaging allows materials to be recycled and
used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps
prevent environmental pollution and reduces the
demand for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this
service please return your product to any authorised repair
agent who will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of
our after-sales service and contacts are available on the
Internet at: www.2helpU.com.
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