Hamilton Beach HMD400 User Guide - Page 5

Operating the Mixer Replacing the Agitator Your mixer was shipped with a solid agitator installed on each spindle. NOTE: Agitators wear with use. Inspect agitators daily and replace every 90 days. wWARNING Cut Hazard Disconnect power before installing or removing agitator. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or cuts. To replace the Agitator: 1. Unplug Mixer. 2. To remove the agitator, loosen the screw by turning it counterclockwise with a straight blade screwdriver. 3. To install the new agitator, turn the screw portion of the agitator clockwise into the spindle and hand tighten. To prevent damage to the agitator, do not use pliers to grip agitator blades while tightening or loosening. 4. Plug Mixer into a grounded outlet. Removing/Installing the Container Guide, Container Guide Pin, & Housing Plug The container guide and container guide pin are removable for easy cleaning. wWARNING Cut Hazard Disconnect power before installing or removing any parts. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or cuts. To remove the container guide & container guide pin: 1. Unplug mixer. 2. Hold the container guide by the indents on each side and pull it straight down. 3. To remove the plastic container guide pin, press the retainer clip and slide it out of the container guide. 4. Reverse steps 1-3 to reinstall the container guide and container guide pin, being sure to note the proper orientation. Press NOTE: You may also operate the Mixer without the container guide and container guide pin. Snap the included housing plug into the container guide holes after removing the container guide. Use the toggle switch to operate the mixer when using the mixer without the container guide/container guide pin. Housing plug 5