Hamilton Beach Multipurpose Stay or Go Blender Instruction sheet

Multipurpose
Stay or Go
Blender
READ BEFORE USE
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and
instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance
is used by or near children. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put
cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
5. Unplug cord from wall socket when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
supply cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in
any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs
must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service
number for information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.
8. The use of attachments, including canning jars,
not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or
touch hot surfaces, including stove.
11. Keep hands and utensils out of blending 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.
12. Blades are sharp; handle carefully—especially
when assembling, disassembling, or cleaning inside
blending jar.
This appliance is intended for household use only. Use for food or liquids only. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and/or injury to persons, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Other Consumer Safety Information
If the cutting blade assembly locks and will not move, it will
damage the motor. Do not use. Call the toll-free customer service
number for information.
Do not place blending jar in the freezer filled with food or liquid.
This can result in damage to the cutting blade assembly, jar,
blender, and possibly result in personal injury.
BEFORE FIRST USE: After unpacking blender, wash everything
except blender base in hot, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wipe
blender base with a damp cloth or sponge. DO NOT IMMERSE
BASE IN WATER. Care should be taken when handling cutting
blade assembly as it is very sharp.
13. Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blending
jar.
14. Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade
assembly.
15. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade
assembly on base without blending jar or grinding
cup properly attached.
16. Always operate blender with lid in place.
17. Do not blend hot liquids in the travel jar or grinding
cup.
18. When blending hot liquids in the 32-oz. (950-ml)
blending jar, remove center piece of two-piece
cover. Hot liquids may push lid off jar during
blending. To prevent possible burns: Do not fill
blending jar beyond the 3-cup (710-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.
19. Ensure collar on base of blending jar, travel jar, and
grinding cup are tight and secure. Injury can result if
moving blades accidentally become exposed.
20. If the jar should twist or rotate when the motor is
switched ON (I), switch OFF (
O ) immediately and
tighten jar in collar or on blender base.
21. Do not leave blender unattended while it is
operating.
22. Before plugging cord into wall socket, turn the
control to OFF (
O ). To disconnect cord, turn the
control to OFF (
O ). Then remove plug from wall
socket.
23. Do not use appliance for other than intended
purpose.
24. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.
25. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to
inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this
appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer, or connected to
a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the
utility.
26. Operating time cannot exceed 3 minutes for any
accessory or speed setting.

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Parts and Features BEFORE FIRST USE: After unpacking the blender, follow
the instructions in “Care and Cleaning.”
Drinking Lid
16-oz. (475-ml)
Travel Jar
Filler-Cap
Lid
32-oz. (950-ml)
Blending Jar
Cutting Blades With
Permanent Gasket
(Do not try to
remove gasket.)
Control Panel
Base
Collar
Control Panel
Shaker/Storage
Lid
8-oz. (237-ml)
Grinding Cup

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Using Your Blending Jar wWARNING Laceration Hazard.
Handle blades carefully; they are very sharp. Make sure
unit is turned OFF (O) and is unplugged.
IMPORTANT: Your blending jar
and cutting blade assembly are
subject to wear during normal
use. Always inspect jar for nicks,
chips, or cracks. Always inspect
cutting blade assembly for
broken, cracked, or loose blades.
If jar or cutting blade assembly
is damaged, do not use. Call
our toll-free customer service
number to obtain replacement
parts. 321
56 – OPTIONAL
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Push the desired speed button to
blend 1 minute or until smooth.
When using the PULSE button,
the blender will only run when
the button is held down.
wWARNING Burn Hazard:
Do not blend hot liquids in the
travel jar or grinding cup. When
blending hot liquids, remove
filler-cap. Hot liquids may push
lid off jar during blending. To
prevent possible burns: Do
not fill blending jar beyond the
3-cup (710-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.

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Using Your Blending Jar (cont.)
Blender Tips
• To add foods when blender is operating, remove filler-cap from lid
and add ingredients through the opening.
• For best performance in the 32-oz. (950-ml) blending jar, the
minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is 1 cup
(8 ounces/237 ml). The 16-oz. (475-ml) travel jar requires 3/4 cup
(177 ml) liquid per recipe for best performance. Add more liquid if
food is not blending properly.
• I f blending action stops during blending or ingredients 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.
• Do not store food or liquids in the blending jar.
• Avoid bumping or dropping the blender when in operation or at
any time.
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Using the Travel Jar (optional accessory on select models)
1 2 3
4 5
Hold jar in place while blending.
Plug into outlet. Press ON (I)
or PULSE to blend 15 to 30
seconds or until smooth. Always
operate on a countertop or other
supporting surface.
Add ingredients to travel jar.
Carefully place cutting assembly
and collar onto travel jar.
Turn travel jar upside down and
place onto base.
Turn bottom up; remove collar
and cutting blade assembly from
jar. Hand-tighten drinking lid onto
travel jar.
Blending Tips for the 16-oz. (475-ml) Travel Jar
• For best performance in the 16-oz. (475-ml) travel jar, the minimum
amount of liquid needed per recipe is 3/4 cup (6 ounces/177 ml).
• Do not chop or process hard foods such as cheese, crackers, or meat.
• If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides
of the jar, turn blender OFF (O). Remove jar, collar, and blade and
use a narrow rubber spatula to stir.
• Do not process hot foods or liquids in travel jar.
• Avoid bumping or dropping the blender.
• If blender stops working, unplug and allow 15 minutes before using.
Plug into outlet to start blending.
wWARNING Burn Hazard.
Do not blend hot ingredients.
Pressure may build, causing jar
to pop off and hot ingredients to
erupt.
wWARNING Laceration Hazard.
Handle blades carefully; they
are very sharp. Make sure unit is
turned OFF (O) and is unplugged.

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Blending Drinks
Grinding Food
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS:
• Always place liquid in blending jar first, then remaining ingredients.
• If ice is not blending, stop blender and pulse a few times.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS:
• Press PULSE in 2-second increments or until food is the desired texture.
• Parmesan cheese and other hard cheeses should remain refrigerated prior to blending.
TYPE OF DRINK INGREDIENTS (32 oz.) INGREDIENTS (16 oz.) BLENDER SETTING/TIME
Fruit Smoothie 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) milk
2 cups (473 ml) yogurt
2 1/2 cups (591 ml) frozen berries or
other fruit
Serves: 4–5
3/4 cup (177 ml) milk
3/4 cups (177 ml) yogurt
1 cup (237 ml) frozen berries or
other fruit
Serves: 1–2
PULSE for 15 seconds.
Press ON (I) and blend
30 seconds or until well
blended.
Milkshake 1 3/4 cups (414 ml) milk
4 large scoops ice cream
1/4 cup (59 ml) flavored syrup
Serves: 4–5
1 cup (237 ml) milk
2 large scoops ice cream
2 to 3 Tablespoons (30 to 44 ml)
flavored syrup
Serves: 1–2
Press ON (I) and blend
20 seconds or until well
blended.
Frozen Drink 2 cups (473 ml) drink mix, such as
Piña Colada mix
4 oz. (118 ml) liquor, if desired
20 ice cubes
Serves: 4–5
1 cup (237 ml) drink mix, such as
Piña Colada mix
2 oz. (59 ml) liquor, if desired
10 ice cubes
Serves: 2–3
PULSE for 30 seconds.
Press ON (I) and blend
25 seconds or until well
blended.
FOOD MAX AMOUNT IN GRINDING CUP PREPARATION
Parmesan Cheese 4 oz. (113 g) 1/2-in. (1.3-cm) cubes
Nuts 1/2 cup (118 ml) None
Cookie or Cracker Crumbs 1/2 cup (118 ml) Break cookies or crackers into pieces
Coffee Beans 1/2 cup (118 ml) None

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wWARNING Laceration Hazard.
Ensure unit is OFF (O) and
unplugged before attaching
grinding cup. Do not plug in and
turn on until cup is secured onto
base.
Always turn OFF (O), unplug,
and allow blade to stop spinning
before removing from base.
Handle blades carefully; they are
very sharp.
Using the Grinding Cup (optional accessory on select models)
1 2 3
4 5 6
Hold cup in place while blending.
Plug into outlet. Press ON (I) for
30 seconds or PULSE in 2-second
increments to chop. Always
operate on a countertop or other
supporting surface.
Add ingredients (no more than
1/2 cup or to the MAX fill line)
to grinding cup. Carefully place
cutting assembly and collar onto
cup.
Turn cup upside down and place
onto base.
Turn bottom up, remove collar
and cutting blade assembly from
cup. Hand-tighten shaker/storage
lid onto cup.
Turn top of lid to desired hole
size. Shake to dispense.
wWARNING Burn Hazard.
Do not blend hot ingredients.
Pressure may build, causing jar
to pop off and hot ingredients to
erupt.
NOTE: Do not blend liquid
ingredients in the 8-oz. (237-ml)
grinding cup.

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5 DISHWASHER-SAFE
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Wipe blender base, control panel,
and cord with a damp cloth or
sponge. To remove stubborn
spots, use a mild, nonabrasive
cleanser.
DO NOT use the “SANI” setting
when washing in the dishwasher.
“SANI” cycle temperatures could
damage your product. Parts may
also be washed with hot, soapy
water. Care should be taken
when handling the cutting blade
assembly as it is very sharp.
Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do
not soak.
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Care and Cleaning wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse
cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
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EASY CLEAN: To Easy Clean, pour 2 cups (475 ml) warm water into 32-oz. (950-ml) jar and add 1 drop liquid dishwashing detergent. Press
ON (I) and blend for 10 seconds. Discard soapy water. Rinse with clean water. To Easy Clean the travel jar and grinding cup, repeat directions
above, except reduce warm water to 3/4 cup (177 ml).
This is not a substitute for regular cleaning as instructed in “Care and Cleaning.”
Easy Clean 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 “Care and Cleaning.”
NOTE: Some optional accessories are shown that may be included with some models.