Hamilton Beach 840141302 User manual

blender
owner’s manual
SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK
Please call 1-800-851-8900 with questions
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When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
■Read all instructions.
■To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put
cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
■Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
■Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
■Avoid contact with moving parts.
■Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped
or damaged in manner. Call our toll-free customer service
number for information on examination, repair or
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
■The use of attachments, including canning jars, not
recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer
may cause a risk of injury to persons.
■Do not use outdoors.
■Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
■Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to
reduce the risk of severe personal injury and/or damage
to blender. A rubber spatula may be used but must be
used only when blender is not running.
■Blades are sharp; handle carefully–especially when
assembling, disassembling or cleaning inside blender jar.
■Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
■Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blades.
■To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blades on
base without jar properly attached.
■Always operate blender with lid in place.
■To prevent possible burns: do not fill blender jar beyond the
3-cup (750 ml) level. With the protection of an oven mitt or
thick towel, place one hand on top of lid. Keep exposed
skin away from lid. Start blending at lowest speed.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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■Screw on jar nut firmly. Injury can result if moving blades
accidentally become exposed.
■If the jar should turn when the motor is switched ON, switch
OFF immediately and tighten jar in jar nut, Sure Rest™ base,
or cutting assembly.
■Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
■To disconnect cord, turn the control to OFF. Then remove
plug from wall outlet.
■Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance is intended for household use only. Use for food
or liquids only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug
(one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The
plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any
way or using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the
outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over,
a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved
extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the
extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of
the blender. Care must be taken to arrange the extension
cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped
over.
Do not place blender jar in the freezer filled with food or liquid.
The contents may freeze and may result in damage to the
cutting blades, jar, blender and possibly result in personal injury.
If the cutting blades lock and do not move, it will damage
the motor. Do not use. Call the toll-free customer service
number for information.
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WATTAGE/PEAK POWER INFORMATION
The wattage rating of the blender is determined by an
Underwriter’s Laboratory test and is based on available cut-
ting blades and jar combinations that may not be provided
with your unit but are available as replacement parts. This is a
measure of input wattage after 30 seconds of operation. The
blender as provided may draw significantly less power. Peak
power is the measure of the motor wattage during the first
seconds of operation. This is when a blender requires the most
power to crush ice, frozen fruit, etc. This is a better measure of
what a blender motor can deliver when power is needed
most.
Thank you for purchasing our product!
Your blender is designed with Wave~Action™blending
technology. This revolutionary system does not require the
use of a stir stick or wooden spoon.
We know you will enjoy many years of superior blending
performance.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
Hamilton Beach Brands Stay or Go™ Personal Blending Jar
(AC16) may be purchased separately and used with this
appliance.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
Filler Cap
Lid
Jar
Cutting Blades
NOTE: The gasket
is permanently
affixed to the
cutting blades.
Do not try to
remove it.
Control
Panel Base
Sure Rest™
Jar Base
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CONTROL PANEL
First select and push a
LOW or HIGH 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™/Pulse Button. When using Pulse or
IceBreaker, the blender will only run as long as the
button is pushed. As buttons are pushed left to right,
the speed at which the blades spin will increase.
BEFORE FIRST USE
After unpacking the blender, follow instructions in “How
to Clean.”
HOW TO ASSEMBLE AND USE
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IMPORTANT: Your blender jar and cutting blades are sub-
ject to wear during 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.
■Make sure blender is unplugged. Place blender base
on clean, dry surface to keep foreign particles from
being pulled up into motor during operation.
■Place cutting blades in Sure Rest™jar base. Set jar on
top of cutting blades and tighten on jar base.
■Make sure the Sure Rest™jar base is firmly screwed
onto the jar. If not, it may loosen later when motor is
turned on.
■Set assembled jar into place on blender base, making
sure it is securely seated. If not, gently rock the jar until
seated.
■Plug cord into outlet.
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■Put ingredients in jar; place lid on jar. Place hand on
lid when blending.
■CAUTION: To avoid potential burns, do not place hand
on blender lid when processing hot liquids. With the
protection of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one
hand on top of lid. Keep exposed skin away from lid.
Start bending at lowest speed.
■Process food or beverages. See the “Blending Specific
Foods” section for speeds and processing tips.
■ALWAYS turn blender off and wait until blades have
stopped rotating before removing jar.
■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.
■NEVER replace jar onto unit while motor is running.
GENERAL TIPS
■To prevent possible burns: do not fill blender jar beyond
the 3-cup (750 ml) level. With the protection of an
oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of lid.
Keep exposed skin away from lid. Start blending at
lowest speed.
■To add foods when blender is operating, remove
filler cap from container cover and add ingredients
through the opening.
■For best performance, the minimum amount of liquid
needed per recipe is one cup (8 ounces/250 ml). Add
more liquid if food is not blending properly.
■If blending action stops during blending or ingredi-
ents stick to sides of the jar, there may not be
enough liquid in the 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. The blender is not made to
perform these tasks.
■Do not store food or liquids in the blender jar.
■Avoid bumping or dropping the blender when in
operation or at any time.
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BLENDING SPECIFIC FOODS
Cookie or Cracker Crumbs
Break cookies or crackers into pieces and put in blender
jar. Process 1 cup (250 ml) at a time. Pulse about 10
times. For a finer consistency, process a few more sec-
onds after Pulsing.
Chopped Nuts
Place 1 cup (250 ml) nuts in blender jar. Pulse a few
times. Remove jar from base and shake to redistribute
pieces. Place jar on base and Pulse a few more times.
Chopping Vegetables
Cabbage, carrots, onion, green pepper, potatoes. Place
2 cups (500 ml) of chunks in blender jar. Cover with
water. Pulse until desired chopped consistency is
reached. Pour into colander to drain off water.
Coffee Beans
Place 1⁄2cup (125 ml) beans in blender jar. Press a
desired speed control button for 30 seconds or until
desired grind is reached. Do not exceed 1 minute of
continuous use.
Frozen Juice Concentrate
Place 6 ounces (170 g) frozen juice in blender jar with
recommended amount of water. Press a desired speed
control button for 20 seconds. Or place 12 ounces (350 g)
frozen juice in blender jar with 1 can of water. Press a
desired speed control button for 30 seconds. Pour into
pitcher and stir in remaining 2 cans of water.
Smooth Gravy
If your gravy has lumps, place in blender jar. Remove
filler cap from cover to allow steam to escape. Press a
desired speed control button for 5 seconds or until
smooth.
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Pancakes or Waffles
Place liquid ingredients (a minimum of 8 ounces/250 ml)
into blender jar; then dry ingredients. Press a desired
speed control button for 10 seconds or until blended.
Parmesan Cheese
Cut cheese into half-inch (1 cm) chunks and place in
blender jar. Press a desired speed control button for 30
seconds or until blended.
Superfine Sugar
Place 1 cup (250 ml) regular granulated sugar in blender
jar. Press a desired speed control button for 30 seconds
to make superfine sugar which dissolves instantly in iced
tea.
Crushing Ice
Your Wave
~Action blender will crush ice at any speed,
but for best results use the Pulse speed.
“Thickened” Whipping Cream
The blender will not whip cream but produces a spoonable
topping. Pour 1 cup (250 ml) heavy or whipping cream in
blender jar. Process for 20 seconds or until thickened.
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■To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord,
plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
■Unplug blender from electrical outlet.
■Wipe blender base, control panel, and cord with a damp
cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild,
non-abrasive cleanser.
■To clean jar, unscrew Sure Rest™jar base and remove
cutting blades.
■Do not try to separate the gasket from the cutting blades.
■Carefully wash cutting blades, Sure Rest™jar base, jar (if
plastic), lid, and filler cap in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Do not soak. Glass jars may be washed in an
automatic dishwasher. If desired, all parts except the cutting
blades may be washed in the dishwasher in the top rack
only. Please note: some part distortion may occur if your
household dishwasher temperature is higher than normal or
if parts are placed too close to the heating element.
NOTE: Do not wash cutting blades in a dishwasher.
■To reassemble blender, first screw cutting blades into jar;
then place jar onto Sure Rest™jar base.
■Store blender with lid ajar to prevent container odor.
QUICK CLEAN
The Quick Clean function should only be used to rinse the
blender between batches of processing the same food.
When the processing of a single type of food is finished, the
blender should be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned as
instructed in “How to Clean.”
To Quick Clean, pour 2 cups (500 ml) warm water in jar and
add 1 drop liquid dishwashing detergent. Run the blender on
HIGH SPEED for 10 seconds. Discard soapy water. Rinse with
clean water.
This function is not a substitute for regular cleaning as instruct-
ed in “How to Clean.” This function should never be used
when blending any mixture containing eggs, milk, or any
other dairy products, meats, or seafood.
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HOW TO CLEAN
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