BLBD210GR - Blender BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Blender
Brand	Black & Decker
Model	BLBD210GR
Housing Material	Plastic with stainless steel accents
Jar Capacity	40 oz (1.2 L)
Jar Material	Glass
Blade Material	Stainless steel
Number of Speeds	2 speeds + pulse
Power Rating	300 W
Voltage	120 V, 60 Hz
Weight	3.5 lb (1.6 kg)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	7.5 x 7.0 x 10.5 in
Dishwasher Safe Parts	Yes (jar, lid, blade assembly)
Safety Lock	Yes, lid lock prevents operation without lid
Non-Slip Feet	Yes
Main Functions	Blending, crushing ice, chopping, pureeing
Replacement Parts Available	Jar, lid, blade assembly

Frequently Asked Questions - BLBD210GR BLACK & DECKER

What is the capacity of the Black & Decker BLBD210GR blender jar?

The jar has a capacity of 40 oz (1.2 L), ideal for making smoothies, shakes, and soups.

Are the blender parts dishwasher safe?

Yes, the glass jar, lid, and blade assembly are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Place on the top rack.

Can the BLBD210GR crush ice?

Yes, it features a stainless steel blade and pulse function that can crush ice for frozen drinks.

What safety features does this blender have?

It has a lid lock that prevents the blender from operating if the lid is not securely in place.

How do I clean the blender base?

Unplug the blender and wipe the base with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in water or use abrasive cleaners.

What should I do if the blender stops working during use?

Check that the jar is properly seated and the lid is locked. Also, ensure the blender is not overloaded. Let it cool for 10 minutes before restarting.

Can I blend hot liquids?

Allow hot liquids to cool slightly before blending to avoid pressure buildup. Always hold the lid firmly when blending warm ingredients.

What is the warranty period for this blender?

Black & Decker typically offers a 2-year limited warranty for household use. Check your manual for details.

Where can I purchase replacement parts?

Replacement parts such as the jar, lid, and blade assembly can be ordered through the Black & Decker website or authorized retailers.

How do I use the pulse function?

The pulse function gives short bursts of power for precise chopping. Press and hold the pulse button for desired duration, then release.

USER MANUAL BLBD210GR BLACK & DECKER

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BLBD210GB

BLBD210GPW

BLBD210GW

BLBD210PB

BLBD210PW

BLBD210PW-CL

BLBD210PG

BLBD210PR

BLBD210PP

BLBD210PV

BLBD210GSS

BLBD210GSS-CL

BLBD210GB-2G

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USO DE LA LICUADORA

C.A.B.A. - Argentina

Chile

SERVICIO DE MAQUINAS Y

HERRAMIENTAS LTDA.

Portugal N° 644

Santiago - Chile

Fonos: 02-6355208 / 02-6341169

Email: [e-mail]

Call center: 800-171-051

Colombia

Rayovac Varta S.A

Col. Centro, Cuauhtemoc,

México, D.F.

Tel. [phone]

Nicaragua

LRM ELECTRONICA

Managua - Sinsa Altamira

Plaza Dorado, Local 2.

Panama

Tel. [phone]

Perú

Servicio Central Fast Service

City Market Nivel Plaza Local 153

Diagonal Hotel Melia, Caracas.

Tel. [phone]

Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call the appropriate toll-free number within this manual.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

• Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A scraper may be used, but must be used only when the blender is not running.

• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place blade assembly on base without jar properly attached.
  • Always operate blender with cover in place.
• When blending hot liquids, remove lid cap from lid.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the food processor or blender as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This product is for household use only.

SAFETY FEATURES

POLARIZED PLUG (120V models only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

ELECTRICAL CORD

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a long detachable extension cord is used:

a) The marked electrical rating of the power cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

b) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
c) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Note: This appliance has important markings on the plug blade. The attachment plug or entire cord set (if plug is molded onto cord) is not suitable for replacement. If damaged, the appliance shall be replaced.

For Mexico market only: If the line cord and plug is damaged it must be replaced by the warranty department listed in the manual.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BLENDER

1. Dual-opening lid
2. Pour spout
3. Ingredient slot

4. Blending jar
   GLASS 42 oz (1,25L)
   BLBD210GB
   BLBD210GW
   BLBD210GPW
   PLASTIC
   50 oz (1,5 L)
   BLBD210PB
   BLBD210PW

5. Handle

6. Blade assembly
7. Gasket
8. Jar base
9. Blender base
10. Speed Button
11. Grinding attachment
    BLBD210GB-2G

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Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

HOW TO USE

This appliance is intended for household use only.

GETTING STARTED

• Remove all packing material, any stickers from the product, and the plastic band around the plug.
• Remove and save literature.
• Wash all removable parts as instructed in Care & Cleaning Section of this manual.

BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY

1. Turn blending jar upside down and place flat on countertop or work surface.
2. Place the gasket against the glass jar.

Important: Gasket MUST be between the jar and blade assembly or the blender will not function properly.

1. Place the blade assembly, blade first, into the jar. (A).
2. Place jar base onto jar and rotate clockwise until it is tight (B).
3. Turn assembled jar right side up.
4. Place lid with lid cap onto blending jar.

Note: Do not plug in the cord.

1. Place jar on base, making sure it is pressed firmly into place. (Jar base should not extend more than 1/8-inch above the rim at the top of the base.)

USING YOUR BLENDER

1. Make sure appliance is OFF Ⓞ and the jar is securely situated on the base.
2. Place foods to be blended into jar. For best results, place ingredients in the jar in the following order: liquids, powders, soft foods, hard foods, ice.
3. Place lid on jar; make sure lid cap is in place.
4. Plug power cord into outlet.

Note: When in use, do not leave blender unattended.

When using hard foods, such as ice, cheese, nuts and coffee beans, keep one hand on the lid to keep blender in place.

1. Press the (HI) or (LO) button; then select the speed that best suits your desired task. To switch speeds, press the (HI) or (LO) button and the new speed desired. (See SPEED CHART.)
2. When blending thick mixtures, such as smoothies, protein drinks and milkshakes press the PULSE (P) button several times to begin the blending process. Use Pulse for no more than 5 seconds at a time, allowing the blender to rest briefly between each pulse, for no more than 2 minutes total. This helps break up the ice and distribute the ingredients.
3. Open the ingredient slot to add ingredients while the blender is running and drop ingredients through the opening.

Important: Do not remove the lid while the blender is running.

1. When finished, press the Pulse/Off (P) / Ⓞ button. Make sure blades have completely stopped before attempting to remove the blending jar from the base.
2. To remove the jar, grasp the handle and lift straight up. Do not twist the jar.
3. Remove lid to pour.
4. Always unplug the appliance when not in use.

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USING THE GRINDING ATTACHMENT

IMPORTANT: The grinding attachments are NOT suitable for processing liquids because they may leak during use. Two grinding attachments are provided. This allows you to use one exclusively for grinding items which have strong flavors or aromas (such as coffee beans, spices, etc.) and keep the other for different ingredients.

1. Check that the speed control is off.
2. Unscrew the grinding blade assembly from the bottom of the grinding cup.
3. Add the ingredients to be ground. For best results don't fill the cup past the MAX mark.
4. Refit the grinding blade assembly. Tighten firmly.
5. Lower the assembled grinding attachment onto the motor unit.
6. Place the palm of your hand over the top of the grinding attachment and press firmly downwards. Maintain this pressure during processing to steady the grinding attachment.
7. Turn the speed control to Pulse for a second or two, then release it. Check the results and repeat as required.
8. To process continuously, turn the speed control to desired speed.
9. Once processing has finished, remove the grinding attachment, carefully unscrew the blade assembly and empty out the contents.

BLENDING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

• Cut food into pieces no larger than ^3/_4 inch for use in the blender.
• When preparing foods with several different kinds of ingredients, always add liquids first.
• If ingredients splatter onto the sides of the jar or the mixture is very thick, press the OFF Ⓞ button to turn appliance off. Remove the lid and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the jar. Replace the lid and continue blending.

Important: Blender should always have lid in place when in use.

Caution: Do not place blending jar on base when motor is running.

• When making bread crumbs, chopping nuts or grinding coffee beans make sure blending jar is completely dry. Do not run for longer than 30 seconds.
• Start blending on the lowest speed and then increase to a higher speed, if necessary.
• To stop blending, press the OFF Ⓞ button at any time.
• When blending hot liquids always let them cool at least 5 minutes before blending. Before blending, remove the lid cap and put it back with the opened side tilted away from you. Cover lid with a cloth to avoid splattering and only use lowest speed. Do not blend more than 2 12 to 3 cups at a time.
• Blender not recommended for hard foods such as raw turnips, bones, hard salami or sausages and boiling liquids.

• Not recommended for whipping cream, beating egg whites, mixing dough, mashing potatoes, grinding meats or extracting juice.

• Do not overfill the blender.

• Do not store foods in jar.
• Do not run blender for longer than 30 seconds when using dry ingredients or 2 minutes when blending liquids.
• Do not use if blending jar is chipped or cracked.

SPEED CHART

(P)	Pulse/Off	• Use for thick mixtures
(LO)
1 Fast Clean (Limpiar)		• Combine drop of dishwashing liquid and hot water to clean blender
2 Stir/Mix		• Prepare sauces• Remove lumps from gravies• Reconstitute frozen juices, drink mixes and condensed soups• Prepare salad dressings• Puree hot liquids
3 Blend	[DCAC]	• Mix puddings• Combine pancake and waffle batter or mixes• Beat eggs for omelets and custards
4 Grate		• Grate hard cheeses and coconut• Make superfine sugar• Grind coffee beans, spices and chocolate
5 Beat		• Beat eggs for omelets and custards
(HI)
6 Puree		• Puree fruits and vegetables• Blend protein drinks
7 Crumb		• Make cookie, cereal and bread crumbs
8 Chop		• Chop fruits and vegetables• Chop cooked meats• Chop nuts, coarse-to-fine
9 Liquefy		• Liquefy frozen drinks
10 Smoothies /Ice Crush		• Crush ice• Prepare smoothies and milkshakes

RECIPE

WILD BERRY YOGURT COOLER

2 cups pineapple juice

1 cup wild berry frozen yogurt

1 cup frozen cubed mango

1 cup frozen hulled strawberries

Combine all ingredients in order listed into blending jar and close with lid. Pulse for several seconds (three to four times). Press High plus ten and run until mixture is smooth and well blended; about 30 seconds.

Makes about 412 cups.

CARE AND CLEANING

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

CLEANING

1. Before cleaning, turn off and unplug appliance.
2. Lift blending jar by handle off power base.
3. Remove jar base by turning counterclockwise until loose.
4. Remove gasket and blade assembly.

Caution: Blades are sharp, handle carefully.

1. Remove lid and lid cap.
2. Wash removable parts by hand or in your dishwasher. Place jar on bottom rack and rest of parts on top-rack only.

Important:

• Do not place jar parts in boiling liquids.
• Do not immerse base in liquid. Wipe base with damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
• Remove stubborn spots by rubbing with damp cloth and nonabrasive cleaner.

Note: If liquids spill onto base, wipe with damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on parts or finish.

QUICK CLEANING

For quick cleanup, combine 1 cup hot water and a drop of liquid dish soap in the blending jar. Cover and blend on Speed 1 for about 30 seconds. Discard liquid and rinse jar thoroughly.

STORAGE

For convenient storage, wrap the cord around the feet on the bottom of the blender base.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Jar bottom does not come off of jar.	A vacuum has been formed.	Place the jar on the blender and turn counter clockwise until jar is released from the bottom.
Liquid is leaking from bottom of jar.	Gasket is either missing or not in place correctly.	Check that jar is assembled correctly.
Appliance does not turn on.	Appliance is not plugged in.	Check that appliance is plugged into a working outlet.
Mixture in blender does not seem to be blending.	Not enough liquid in mixture or too much ice.	Turn the blender off and use a rubber spatula to redistribute the food; add some liquid and pulse the mixture to aid in the blending process.
Herbs or bread are sticking to sides of blender and not getting chopped.	Blender jar, food to be chopped and blade are not dry.	Always make sure that the jar, the blade and the food to be chopped are dry.
Food chopped is too fine or watery.	Food is over processed. Use	Pulse in short bursts or blend for a shorter time.

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Col. Centro Industrial Tlalnepantla CP 54030

Tlalnepantla, Estado de México

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