Hamilton Beach 840071000 - Manual (Page 5)

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How to Assemble and Use
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, place lid
on jar.
7. Process food or beverages. Place
hand on lid when blending liquids.
See “Blending Techniques” and
“Hints for Best Use” for suggestions
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.
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. If jar or cutting blades are
damaged, do not use. Call our
toll-free customer service number
to obtain replacement parts.
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 from
the cover before blending hot foods
or liquids.
• To add foods when blender is
operating, remove filler-cap from
container cover and add ingredients
through the opening.
• If blending action stops during
blending or ingredients stick to sides
of the jar, turn blender OFF. Remove
cover 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.