Hamilton Beach 53430 Use & Care - Page 4

840103400 ENv02.qxd 7/19/02 11:22 AM Page 4 How to Assemble and Use IMPORTANT: Your Hamilton Beach blender jar and cutting blades are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect jar for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always inspect cutting blades for broken, cracked, or loose blades. Do not use damaged jar or cutting blades. Call our toll-free customer service number to obtain replacement parts. 1. Make sure blender is unplugged. Place blender base on clean, dry surface to keep foreign particles from being pulled up into motor during operation. 2. Place blades in retaining ring. Fit gasket over blades. The gasket must lie flat. Set jar on top of gasket and screw on retaining ring. 3. Make sure the retaining ring is firmly screwed onto the jar. If not, it may loosen later when motor is turned on. 4. Set jar into place on blender base, making sure it is securely seated. If not, gently rock the jar until seated. 5. Plug cord into outlet. 6. Put ingredients in jar, then place lid on jar. Place your hand on the lid when blending thin liquids. 7. Process food or beverage. See the "Blending Techniques" section for speeds and processing tips. 8. ALWAYS turn blender off and wait until blades have stopped rotating before removing jar. 9. 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. 10. NEVER replace jar onto unit while motor is running. Crushing Ice Fill blender jar half-full with cold water. Add about 2 cups of ice cubes. Place lid on blender jar then turn knob to Pulse until ice is crushed to desired consistency. Pour contents into colander or sieve to drain off water. DO NOT CRUSH ICE WITHOUT LIQUID. Failure to follow these directions can result in damage to the blades, jar, blender, and possibly result in personal injury. Hints for Best Use • Processing hot foods or liquids in the blender may cause hot liquid to spurt out when the cover is removed. Always remove the filler cap of the lid before blending hot foods or liquids. • To add foods when blender is operating, remove filler cap from container lid and add ingredients through the opening. 4 • If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of the jar, turn blender OFF. Remove lid and use a rubber spatula to push mixture toward blades. • 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.