Toastmaster TM-550BL User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances especially when children are present, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. To protect against electrical shock, do not place cord, plug or motor housing in water
or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause re, electric shock or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food,
water or other hot liquids.
13. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe
injury to persons or damage to the unit. A scraper may be used, but must be used
only when the blender is not running.
14. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
15. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter assembly blades on base without the
jar properly attached.
16. Always operate the blender with the cover (lid) in place.
17. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
18. To disconnect, turn control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
19. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It may be plugged into an AC electrical
outlet (ordinary household current). Do not use any other electrical outlet.
CORD PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the
risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t into a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not t into the outlet, reverse the plug and try again. If it still does not t,
contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement
or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power-supply cord
or extension cord is used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at
least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and
2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on cord or the appliance.
2. To insert plug, grasp it rmly and guide it into outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are
found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress
on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE, OR IF
APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.

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IMPORTANT
During the rst few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke and/or a slight odor.
This is normal and should quickly disappear. It will not recur after appliance has been
used a few more times.
BEFORE USING
1. Carefully unpack the blender and all parts. Remove all packaging materials,
including any stickers or labels.
2. Wash the glass jar, blade assembly and two-piece lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly. DO NOT IMMERSE THE BASE (MOTOR HOUSING) IN
WATER.
3. Care should be taken when cleaning the blades, as the blades are sharp.
4. Wipe exterior surfaces of the base with a soft, damp cloth to remove dust particles
collected during packing and handling.
ASSEMBLING THE BLENDER
1. Position the motor base on a dry, level surface such as a countertop or table. Be
sure the power cord is unplugged.
2. If the blender was disassembled for cleaning, replace the sealing gasket on the
blade assembly, making sure all edges have been pressed down.
3. Insert the threaded end of the glass jar into the cutting blade assembly and turn
clockwise to tighten.
4. Position the jar on the motor base by aligning two of the dots on the cutting blade
assembly with the dots on the motor housing and turn clockwise to lock in place.
5. It is recommended to operate this appliance on a separate outlet and circuit from
other appliances to avoid overloading the circuit.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
HOW TO USE
WARNING: ALWAYS unplug the blender before assembling, disassembling, cleaning or
storing.
1. Position the base on a dry, at and level surface.
2. Add food or liquid into the blender, but do no overload. This blender is meant to
process or blend regular, small quantities of food.
3. Press the blender lid rmly into place. Insert the clear inner portion of the two-piece
lid into the center of the lid. Align the two tabs of the clear inner portion with the two
slots on the lid. Turn clockwise to secure in place.
CAUTION: NEVER operate the blender without the lid placed on the glass jar.
4. Plug the power cord into a household power outlet.
5. The OFF/PULSE button will turn off the blender or operate the PULSE function.
6. Press one of the function buttons to select the desired function and speed setting.
DO NOT OVER PROCESS. To stop the blending action, press the OFF button.
7. Before removing the lid or the jar from the base, wait for the cutting blade to stop
rotating. To remove the jar from the base, grasp the jar handle.

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CAUTION: If jar rotates during blending, immediately press the OFF button, then secure
the jar by tightening the cutting blade assembly on the jar.
PULSE: Pulse is the ideal setting for smaller quantities or short blending cycles. For
example, use the pulse setting to crumb a variety of dry ingredients: cookies, crackers,
breads, etc. Pulse is also ideal for chopping vegetables and nuts, or grating cheese or
chocolate.
CARE AND CLEANING
TO CLEAN
1. This appliance should be cleaned after every use.
2. After the blade has stopped turning, always unplug the blender before cleaning.
3. Disassemble the blender for thorough cleaning. To remove the cutting blade
assembly from the glass jar, position the blender on the motor base to hold it in
place and rotate the collar counterclockwise unscrewing the collar from the base
of the jar. Cautiously remove the cutting blade assembly, including the sealing ring
(gasket). NOTE: Handle blades carefully and do not touch the edges, they are
sharp.
4. Wash two-piece lid, glass jar, gasket, and cutting blade assembly in hot, soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Wipe base with a damp cloth or sponge. NEVER IMMERSE the motor housing in
water or any other liquids.
6. Re-assemble and store.
Dishwasher Cleaning
The recommended cleaning method for this product is by hand as described above.
Due to the heat and water pressure of the automatic dishwasher, some parts may be
damaged or warp. If proper care is taken, the glass jar may be cleaned in an automatic
dishwasher without the lid or blade assembly. To prevent damage, position in rack so that
it will not hit other items during cleaning.
TO STORE
Be sure all parts are clean and dry. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place.
Never store it while it is hot or wet. Store with the lid slightly open to avoid trapping odors
or stagnant water in the jar. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely
coiled.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not
try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly must be performed by a
qualied appliance repair technician.
BLENDING HINTS AND TIPS
• If ingredients stick to the sides of the glass jar during the blending process, the
contents need to be pushed back into the blending zone of the blades. DO NOT
DO THIS WHILE THE BLENDER IS RUNNING. Press the OFF button and unplug
the power cord from the power outlet. Remove the lid and with a plastic or silicone
spatula, scrape the contents from the sides of the glass jar. Replace the lid before

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continuing to blend.
• Do not over load the blender jar. This blender is intended to process regular
household quantities.
• For better and more even blending performance, cut vegetables into wedges or
strops. Cut other food into 1” cubes.
• Do not place anything other than liquids or food inside the blender jar before adding
solid ingredients.
• This blender is not meant to knead dough or mash potatoes.
• NEVER place hot or boiling ingredients into the blender jar. If blending warm
ingredients, do not ll blender jar with more than 2 cups of ingredients.
• Follow recipe directions, but as a rule of thumb add liquid ingredients into the blender
jar before adding solid ingredients.
• Heavy ingredients and mixtures will blend more evenly by using intermittent pulses
of about 10 seconds.
• Do not run blender for more than 1 minute without turning off the blender motor and
allowing the ingredients to slightly settle. This will help prevent over-blending.
• The blender motor will not operate without the glass jar positioned correctly on top
of the blender base.
• Do not remove the blender lid while operating. To add liquid ingredients while
blending, remove the center piece of the two-piece lid and pour ingredients through
the opening. Do not put a utensil or any other object through the opening in the lid.
• NEVER store foods or liquid in the jar.
• To reduce wear on the blade assembly and motor, add solid foods in ½ cup
increments.
• If a recipe requires different speeds for blending, blend a portion at a time.
• When crushing ice, start with 4 to 6 ice cubes and add 1 to 2 ice cubes at a time.
The type of ice cube used does matter. It is recommended to use only large, solid
ice cubes from the freezer. The ice cubes also should not be wet.

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
SELECT BRANDS, INC. warrants, subject to the conditions stated below, that from the date of
purchase, this product will be free from mechanical defects for a period of one (1) year. SELECT
BRANDS, INC., at its option, will repair or replace this product found to be defective during the
warranty period. Should this product become defective by reason of improper workmanship or
material defect during the specied warranty period, Select Brands, Inc. will repair or replace
the same effecting all necessary parts replacements for a period of one year from the date of
purchase.
Transportation charges on parts, or products in whole, submitted for repair or replacement,
under this warranty, must be borne by the purchaser.
CONDITIONS: This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial
retail purchase and is not transferable. This warranty does not apply to product sold by third
party resellers. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty
service or replacement. Dealers, service centers, or retail stores do not have the right to alter,
modify or in any way, change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
Warranty registration is not necessary to obtain warranty on Select Brands, Inc. products. Save
your proof of purchase receipt.
ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY: Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but
sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate. For example, warranty
service would NOT apply if the product damage occurred because of misuse, lack of routine
maintenance, shipping, handling, warehousing or improper installation. Similarly, the warranty
is void if the manufacturing date or the serial number on the product has been removed or the
equipment has been altered or modied. During the warranty period, the authorized service
dealer, at its option, will repair or replace any part that, upon examination, is found to be defective
under normal use and service.
NORMAL WEAR: This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: Negligent use or misuse of the product; Improper voltage or current;
Use contrary to the operation instructions; Deviation from instructions regarding storage
and transportation; Repair or alteration by anyone other than SELECT BRANDS, INC. or an
authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as re, ood,
hurricanes and tornadoes.
SELECT BRANDS, INC. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused
by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable
law, any implied warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose is limited in
duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state
to state or province to province.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: You must contact SELECT BRANDS, INC.
Customer Service at 1-913-663-4500. A Customer Service representative will attempt to resolve
warranty issues over the phone. If telephone resolution is not possible, the Customer Service
representative will require your assistance in performing routine diagnostic procedures. This
warranty is effective for the time periods listed above and subject to the conditions provided for
in this policy.
TOASTMASTER is a Registered Trademark of Spectrum Brands, Inc., and used under license by
Select Brands, Inc.
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