Oster 4123 Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When you use electrical appliances, you should always follow basic safety rules.
They include the following:
1. Read ail instructions.
2. To avoid risk of shock, do not put motor base in water or other liquid.
3. Supervise children closely when they use or are nearby appliances.
4. Always use unit on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface. There should be no material
such as a tablecloth or plastic between unit and surface.
5. Unplug appliance:
! when not in use
! before putting on or taking off parts
! before cleaning
6. Don’t touch moving parts.
7. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of:
! the possibility of severe personal injury
! damage to the blender
If scraping is necessary, turn the unit OFF and use a rubber spatula only.
6. Do not use appliance:
! with a damaged cord or plug
! after the unit fails to work correctly
! after you drop or damage unit in any way
Return to nearest Sunbeam-Oster Household Products Authorized Independent
Service Center for safety check, adjustment or repair.
9. Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully

10. To reduce the risk of injury:
! don’t leave agitator blades exposed
always assemble blades to container before putting on base
11. Always put cover on container before operating blender.
12. Never put boiling liquids in blender container.
13. When blending hot liquids, remove feeder cap from the two-piece cover to
allow steam to escape.
14. Do not blend hot liquids in “Mini-Blend” jars.
15. Do not use outdoors.
16.Do not let cord:
! hang over edge of table or counter
! touch hot surfaces
17. Never leave appliance unattended while it is running.
16. You risk personal injury if you use attachments, containers, including canning
or ordinary jars, or parts other than those recommended by Oster.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This unit is for household use only.
The maximum rating marked on the unit is based on the attachment that draws
the greatest load. Other attachments may draw less power.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in tbe outlet, reverse the plug. lf it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. “ o not
modify
the plug in any way”. Refer to par. 40.35.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Congratulations! The Contemporary Classics Osterizer blender represents a tradi-
tion that we’re proud to have bear our name. This classic design is a symbol of
excellence and quality. We’re sure you’ll enjoy its versatility and ease of use which
will save you time and energy in food preparation.
Caution
This symbol has been placed in specific areas of the User Guide portion of
this book. Its purpose is to easily identify instructions that require your
special attention.
O u r best to you
This book, as well as your new Contemporary Classics Osterizer blender, comes
to you with our best wishes. We hope that you enjoy using both for many years
to come.
Your friends at Oster

THE OSTERIZER BLENDER
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Feeder Cap doubles as measuring cup.
Lets you add foods while blending.
Cover.
Blender Container holds 5 cups
(1.25L). Helps user estimate measures.
Lug contacts stop to prevent turning.
Sealing Ring seals jar and agitator
blade assembly.
Agitator Blades create blending action.
Container Bottom holds container
assembly together and positions
container assembly on motor base.
Stop keeps container from turning
in base.
Motor Base has a powerful two-speed
motor that is the heart of the appliance.
To maximize this unit’s efficiency,
only use the recommended processing
amounts identified in the instruction
manual.
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ASSEMBLING YOUR BLENDER
Before you use the blender for the first time, separate the sealing ring, agitator
blade and container bottom. Wash in warm, soapy water. Rinse. Dry well.
Assembly
1. Turn container upside down.
3. Turn agitator blades upside down
2. Put sealing ring on opening.
and place in container opening.
4. Screw container bottom firmly to
container.
Tighten the bottom
If you have trouble tightening the container
bottom by hand, follow steps 5-7. If not,
go to step 8.
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5. Unplug the appliance.
6. Put container into base ring with handle
and lug as shown.
7. Turn container handle to the left to tighten
bottom. Lift container from the base.
Seat the container
8. When you are ready to blend, put foods
into the container in the amounts outlined
in this book.
9. Make sure the cover is on securely.
10. Seat container in base ring as shown in
10a. If container does not seat firmly in
that position, seat it as shown in
10b.
Now the blender is ready to use.
10a
10b

CARING FOR YOUR BLENDER
Cleaning
Do not wash any blender parts except for glass blender container in an automatic
dishasher.
1.
Unplug unit.
2. Carefully remove the agitator blades, sealing ring and container bottom.
3. Wash in warm, soapy water.
4. Wash cover and container.
5. Rinse.
5. Dry well.
7. Wipe base with soft, damp cloth.
Storing
Never put blendercontainer in a microwave oven. Never store foods in your
blender container.
1. Put agitator blades, sealing ring and container bottom back together.
Upkeep
Check parts as you put them back together.
Blades
1. Turn as shown being careful of sharp blade edges.
2. Blades should turn freely.
3. If blades are stuck or hard to turn,
do not use the blender.
Glass container
1. If your blender container is chipped or cracked, it could break during use.
Do not use blender.
Service
Only send your appliance to a Sunbeam-Oster Household Products Authorized
Independent Service Center if repairs are ever needed.
Use only replacement parts from Oster.

!HOW TO USE YOUR BLENDER
1. Plug in motor base.
2. Check recipe for recommended speed.
3. Rest hand on container cover.
4. Select proper speed.
Never leave blender while it is operating. If container turns while motor is
ON, immediately switch unit OFF and repeat steps 5-7 under “Assembling
Your Blender!’
The Osterizer blender, a 2-speed unit
LOW - this speed setting is used for chopping and processing small quantities of
medium- or soft-textured foods to a smooth mixture.
To chop foods, turn the switch to the LOW setting for 2 seconds (counting
“1001..
.1002”). Turn to OFF and let blades come to a stop. Repeat for the number
of times given in the recipe. This technique can also be used in the HIGH setting for
chopping harder-textured foods.
To process continuously for mixing light loads, leave the switch in the LOW
position until the desired consistency is achieved.
HIGH - this speed setting is used for chopping hard-textured foods and processing
smooth mixtures.
In the OFF position, the appliance stops operating.
For additional food processing information, refer to chart on pages 12-15.

Scraping the container
1. Turn unit OFF.
2. Use a rubber spatula to push foods away from the sides of the container.
3. Put cover on container.
4. To blend again, turn unit to LOW or HIGH.
5. Follow blending steps.
Separating container from motor base
Never take container from base during LOW or HIGH operation.
1. Unplug unit.
2. Lift container straight up.
3. If it does not lift out easily, rock
gently then lift. Do not twist.
Removing foods
Never store foods in your blender container.
1. Take cover off.
2. Pour liquids/light batters from top
of container.
3. Take thick mixtures out from the
bottom of the container.
Removing container bottom
If you cannot unscrew the container bottom,
put container back on the base, as shown.
1.
Turn container to right using handle.
2. Only loosen part way.
3. Carefully lift container from base.
(Bottom will be loose.)
A short power supply cord has been provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord
may be used if care is exercised in its use. If an extension cord is used, the
marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electri-
cal rating of the appliance and the extension cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the countertop or where it can be pulled
on by children or pets or tripped over accidentally.

TECHNIQUES.
Use this guide to he/p you learn the processing techniques of your new
Contemporary Classics Osterizer blender:
SPEED ACTION
PROCEDURE
LOW ON/OFF
Process 1 time
Process 2 times
LOW
HIGH
CONTINUOUS RUN
ON/OFF
Process 1 time
HIGH
Process 2 times
CONTINUOUS RUN
Water chop (ON/OFF action)
Turn to
LOW
for a 2-second count.
Repeat as above waiting until agitator blades
stop before processing again.
Leave in LOW position until desired consistency
is achieved.
Turn to HIGH for a 2-second count and return
switch to OFF.
Repeat as above.
Turn to HIGH until food reaches desired
smoothness and return switch to OFF.
Cover 2-4 cups (500mL-1L) fruits or vegetables, cut in l-inch (2.5cm) pieces, with
cold water. Cover. Process at LOW until food reaches desired texture. If needed,
drain water from food using a strainer.
Dry Chop (ON/OFF action)
Place up to 1 cup (250mL) of food, cut in l-inch (2.5cm) pieces, into container.
Cover and process at LOW until pieces are desired size.