Hamilton Beach 52737 Use & Care - Page 5

840153700 ENv02.qxd 6/22/06 5:16 PM Page 5 How to Assemble IMPORTANT: Your blender jar and cutting assembly are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect jar for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always inspect cutting assembly for broken, cracked, or loose blades. If jar or cutting assembly is damaged, do not use. Call our toll-free customer service number to obtain replacement parts. 1. Make sure blender is unplugged. Place blender base on clean, dry surface. 2. Fit gasket over blades as shown in illustration on page 4. The gasket must lie flat. Set jar on top of gasket and screw on cutting assembly. Make sure the cutting assembly is firmly screwed onto the jar. 4. Set jar into place on blender base, making sure it is securely seated. If not, gently rock the jar until seated. NOTE: The cutting assembly must slide between the base and dispensing lever to allow the lever to operate the dispenser. OPTIONAL: When dispenser is not needed, replace dispenser with spout cap. Remove dispenser assembly (see "How to Clean" section). Insert spout cap on cutting assembly. Turn spout cap clockwise to lock. How to Operate 1. Plug cord into outlet. 2. Put ingredients in jar. Place lid with filler cap on jar. 3. Process food or beverages. See the "Blending Specific Foods" section for speeds and processing tips. NOTE: When blending thin liquids, do not fill above the 40-ounce/ 5 cup/1200 ml mark on blender jar. 4. To dispense thick liquids (such as milk- shakes, smoothies, frozen drinks, etc.), press dispense button to turn blender ON and press cup against dispenser lever. Turn OFF after dispensing. NOTE: Blender MUST be ON to dispense thick liquids. When dispensing thin liquids, it may not be necessary to turn the blender ON to dispense the liquid. 5. ALWAYS turn blender off and wait until blades have stopped rotating before removing jar. 6. 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. NOTE: NEVER replace jar onto unit while motor is running. 5