Rival BL-706 - Manual (Page 8)

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HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Consult favorite recipes and prepare a variety of culinary delights with this blender. Use
the blender to create mixed and frozen beverages. Add flavorful ingredients, fresh or
frozen fruits, chocolate syrup and/or malted powder to a variety of ice creams.
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Stop the blender after several seconds to check the results. This will help prevent
over-blending.
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Always place the lid over the jar (container) before blending.
• Place liquid ingredients into blender jar (container) first, unless recipes instruct
otherwise.
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Extra ingredients may be added while blending by removing the cap on top of the lid.
• Shut blender off if blending stops or ingredients stick to the sides of the jar
(container). Remove the lid and with a rubber spatula, push the mixture toward the
blades. Place lid back on top of the jar (container) and resume blending.
• Do not place any utensil in the jar (container) – spoon, spatula, knife, etc. – while
blender is in operation.
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To reduce wear on the cutting blade assembly, place solid food portions in blender
½ cup at a time. Raw fruits and vegetables should be cut into 1” pieces before
blending.
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Do not store food in the jar (container).
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When recipes require different speeds for blending, blend a portion at a time.
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When crushing ice start with 3-6 cubes and only add 1-2 cubes at a time. Crush ice
by adding liquid in the blender jar (container).
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do
not try to repair it yourself. Refer it to a qualified repair personnel if servicing is needed.
NOTE: Do not put parts in an automatic dishwasher, as damage may occur due to
heat and water pressure. However, jar (container) may be placed in dishwasher
WITHOUT lid, collar and cutting blade assembly.
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Always unplug the blender before cleaning.
• To clean the jar (container), disassemble the blender by cautiously removing the
cutting blade assembly.
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Remove the gasket from the cutting blade assembly.
• Wash lid, cap, plastic jar (container), gasket, cutting blade assembly in hot, soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.