M6812 - Blender OSTER - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Blender
Brand	Oster
Model	M6812
Bowl capacity	1.5 liters
Bowl material	Shock-resistant glass
Power	600 watts
Number of speeds	2 speeds + pulse function
Pulse function	Yes
Non-slip feet	Yes
Power cord	With cord storage
Dimensions (L x W x H)	30 x 20 x 40 cm
Weight	3 kg
Voltage	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Bowl cleaning	Dishwasher safe
Lid cleaning	Dishwasher safe
Safety lock	Yes, prevents operation if lid is not properly closed
Spare parts available	Bowl, lid, gasket, blade
Repairability	Repairability score: 7.5/10 (estimate)
Color	White and silver

Frequently Asked Questions - M6812 OSTER

How to use the Oster M6812 blender?

Place ingredients in the bowl, close the lid properly, plug in the appliance and select the desired speed. Use the pulse function for quick mixes.

Can I blend hot ingredients?

No, never pour hot liquids (over 60°C) into the glass bowl. Let cool before blending.

How to clean the blender after use?

Disassemble the bowl, lid and gasket. Wash them in warm soapy water or dishwasher. Wipe the base with a damp cloth.

What if the blades don't turn?

Check that the lid is locked properly and the appliance is plugged in. If the problem persists, consult the manual or contact customer service.

Can I blend ice cubes?

Yes, the blender can crush ice. Use the pulse function in bursts to avoid jamming the blades.

How to replace the blade?

Unscrew the blade assembly from the bowl by turning counterclockwise. Replace with a new compatible blade.

The lid gasket leaks, what to do?

Check that the gasket is properly positioned. If worn, order a replacement gasket from the manufacturer.

What is the maximum liquid capacity?

Do not exceed the maximum fill line on the bowl (approximately 1.5 liters) to avoid overflow.

The appliance is noisy, is that normal?

Yes, operating noise is normal. If the noise becomes abnormal or shrill, stop the appliance and check the parts.

Where to find spare parts for the M6812?

Spare parts (bowl, lid, gasket, blade) are available on the Oster official website or from authorized dealers.

USER MANUAL M6812 OSTER

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

OSTERIZER® BLENDER

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

READ AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

1. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Blender base in water or other liquid.
2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, or incapacitated persons.
3. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
4. Avoid contact with moving parts.
5. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Sunbeam Appliance Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
6. The use of attachments, including canning and/or ordinary jars and processing assembly parts not recommended by SUNBEAM ^® or OSTER ^® , may cause a risk of injury to persons.
7. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to prevent the possibility of severe injury to persons and/or damage to the Blender. If scraping, folding, etc., is necessary, turn off and unplug the Blender, and only use a rubber spatula.
8. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
9. To reduce risk of injury to persons, never place cutting blades on base without Blender jar properly attached.
10. Screw on jar bottom firmly. Injury can result if moving blades become exposed.
11. Always operate Blender with cover in place.
12. Make sure that the voltage in your outlet is the same as the voltage indicated on the appliance.
13. Always hold jar while processing. If the jar should turn when the motor is switched "On," switch "Off" immediately and tighten Blender jar in threaded jar bottom.
14. When blending hot liquids, remove the feeder cap from the two-piece cover. DO NOT fill Blender jar beyond the four-cup level. On six-cup models, DO NOT fill beyond five -cup level. Always begin processing at the lowest speed setting. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the cover opening to prevent possible burns.
15. DO NOT use outdoors.
16. DO NOT let the cord hang over edge of table or countertop.
17. DO NOT let cord rest against hot surfaces.

18. DO NOT leave Blender unattended while it is operating.

19. 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.

THIS UNIT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

The maximum rating as marked on the unit is based on the attachment that draws the greatest load. Other recommended attachments may draw significantly less power.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

POWER CORD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Try to position the blender near the power source to reduce the hazards associated with power cords (such as becoming entangled or tripping over a long power cord).
• Do not pull, twist or otherwise abuse the power cord.
• Do not wrap the power cord around the main body of the blender during or after use.
  • Do not use an extension cord with this product.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

1. Plastic feeder cap
2. Vinyl cover
3. Jar

4. Sealing ring

5. Ice Crushing Blade

6. Threaded jar bottom
7. Housing motor base

KNOWING YOUR OSTERIZER® BLENDER

COVER

The cover for your OSTERIZER® Blender consists of two parts, the plastic feeder cap and the vinyl cover. The cover is self-sealing, and is made of vinyl which is resistant to absorption of odors and stains. The feeder cap is removable for use as a measuring cup and provides an opening for the addition of other ingredients.

JAR

The jar for the Blender is graduated for easy measurement and is molded of heat and cold resistant material. The convenient handle and pouring lip permit easy removal of liquid mixtures while thicker mixtures are more easily removed through the bottom opening.

PROCESSING ASSEMBLY

The processing assembly consists of three parts: a sealing ring used as a cushion between the jar and the blade; a blade of high-grade stainless steel; a threaded jar bottom.

MOTOR AND MOTOR BASE

The powerful multi-speed motor is the heart of the appliance and is designed just for this unit. It is completely enclosed within the housing. The motor uses a “free-floating” feature to reduce noise and wear. This allows the square post which protrudes from the motor base to move slightly from side to side. The powerful food processing motor can be overloaded. To avoid this possibility, closely follow the instructions in this book.

ASSEMBLING YOUR BLENDER

CAUTION: Follow these important steps to assemble, tighten, and mount Blender jar quickly and correctly. INJURY MAY RESULT IF MOVING BLADES ARE EXPOSED.

1. Turn jar upside down so the small opening is at the top.

2. Place sealing ring on jar opening.

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1. Turn the blade blades upside down and place in mouth of jar.

2. Thread jar bottom to jar.

TIGHTENING THE JAR

A. To tighten jar bottom, put assembled jar securely into motor base ring with handle and lug in front of the right stop.
B. Using jar handle, turn jar to the left as far as possible. This insures that the jar bottom is tightened properly. Remove jar from motor base and mount.
C. To operate Blender, place assembled jar in motor base ring with jar lug against flat side of the motor base stop. If jar lug does not rest against flat side of right stop, remove jar assembly and place against flat side of left stop. Seat jar firmly and operate.
D. To remove jar, lift straight up. (If it is not easily removed, rock gently and lift up, do not twist). If jar bottom cannot be loosened by hand, place assembled jar into motor base ring with handle in front of left side stop. Using handle, turn jar to right until jar bottom loosens.

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ALWAYS HOLD JAR WITH ONE HAND WHILE PROCESSING!

CARE AND CLEANING

Blender jar parts are corrosion resistant, sanitary and easily cleaned. Before first use and after every use, separate jar parts and clean thoroughly in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry well. DO NOT WASH ANY PARTS IN AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER.

Periodically check all parts before re-assembly. If the processing blades are stuck or difficult to turn, DO NOT USE BLENDER. Check by carefully turning the blades in a counterclockwise direction (opposite edges are sharp). Blades should turn freely.

If the jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER. Further use could result in the jar breaking during use. Use only OSTERIZER® Blender recommended replacement parts available at an Authorized Service Center.

USE OF DAMAGED OR NON-RECOMMENDED PARTS COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE BLENDER.

See Page 4 for proper jar assembly and user instructions.

NEVER IMMERSE THE MOTOR BASE IN WATER. The housing can be cleaned with a damp cloth (unplug first). The motor is permanently lubricated and does not require any additional lubrication. ANY SERVICING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY.

HOW YOUR OSTERIZER® BLENDER WORKS

Your OSTERIZER® Blender is a multi-speed appliance which operates on a wide range of speeds from very slow to very fast. This range of speeds makes food preparation easy, interesting and fast.

In addition, your OSTERIZER ^® Blender has two distinct methods of operation:

1. CONTINUOUS run for blending, liquefying and fine chopping.
2. CONTROLLED CYCLE BLENDING, used for chopping pieces of food, such as vegetables, nuts or cheeses. There are several different ways of operating the CONTROLLED CYCLE / BLENDING CYCLE feature, but all involve turning the motor "ON" and "OFF" intermittently. When "ON," food is chopped and tossed away from the blades. When "OFF," the food is distributed around the blades to make processing more uniform.

NOTE: A cycle consists of operating the blender for about two seconds and then allowing the blades to coast to a stop.

DO'S AND DON'Ts

Do's:

• Use only the line voltage and frequency as specified on the bottom of the Blender.
• Always operate Blender on a clean, dry surface to prevent air from carrying foreign material or water into the motor.
- Put liquid portions of recipes into Blender jar first unless the instructions in recipes specify otherwise.
- Cut all firm fruits and vegetables, cooked meats, fish and seafoods into pieces no larger than 3/4 inch/1.8 cm to 1 inch/2.5 cm. Cut all kinds of cheeses into pieces no larger than 3/4 inch/1.8 cm.
- Use rubber spatula to push ingredients to be chopped into liquid portion of recipe ONLY when motor is OFF.
- Place cover firmly on Blender jar before starting, and rest hand on the jar cover when starting and running motor.
- Remove heavy dips and spreads, nut butters, mayonnaise and products of similar consistency by removing the processing assembly and pushing the mixture out through the bottom opening into serving dishes or storage jar.
- Pour mixture of liquid or semi-liquid consistency, such as muffin and cake batter, from Blender jar.
- Allow cooked vegetables and broth to cool before pouring into Blender jar for processing.
- If the motor seems to labor when processing at one of the lower speeds, switch to the next higher speed to prevent overloading the motor.
- Use a Mini Jar or 5-cup/1.2 liter blender jar to process citrus rind, coffee beans or cereal grains. Use only glass Blender jar to process whole spices and hard cheese.

Don'ts:

• Do Not expect your Blender to replace all of your kitchen appliances. It will not: mash potatoes, whip egg whites or substitutes for dairy toppings, grind raw meat, knead or mix stiff dough or extract juices from fruits and vegetables.
• Do Not process mixtures too long. Remember, the Blender performs its tasks in seconds, not minutes. It is better to stop and check the consistency after a few seconds than to overblend and have a mushy or too finely ground product.
• Do Not overload the motor with extra-heavy or extra-large loads. If the motor stalls, turn off immediately, unplug cord from outlet and remove a portion of the load before beginning again.
• Do Not attempt to remove Blender jar from motor base or replace it until the motor has come to a complete stop. Blender parts can be damaged.
• Do Not remove jar cover while processing, as food spillage can occur. Use feeder cap opening to add ingredients.
• Do Not place or store processing assembly on motor base without first correctly assembling to Blender jar. Severe injury can result if Blender is accidentally turned on.
• Do Not use any utensil, including spatulas, in the jar while the motor is running. They can catch in the moving blades, break the jar and cause severe injury.
• Do Not use ANY jar not recommended by the manufacturer for processing foods. Other jars may break or loosen during processing and cause severe injury.
• Do Not use Mini Jars for processing whole spices (except peppercorns) or hard cheeses, as they can break the Mini Jars and cause injury.

RECIPES FOR YOUR BLENDER

ESPRESSO MOUSSE

1/4 cup/50 ml cold water 1 Tbsp./15 ml sugar
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1/2 tsp./2 ml vanilla extract
1/2 cup/125 ml brewed espresso 1 cup/250 ml heavy cream
1/2 cup/125 ml boiling water 2 egg yolks
1 cup/250 ml semi-sweet 1-1/2 cups/375 ml ice cubes chocolate morsels

Put cold water and gelatin into your OSTERIZER® Blender jar and let set 2 minutes; then add hot espresso and boiling water. Cover, vent feeder cap and process at PULSE until gelatin is dissolved. Turn unit to ON. With motor running, remove feeder cap, add chocolate morsels, sugar and vanilla extract. Continue processing until mixture is smooth. Add cream, egg yolks and ice, replace cap and continue processing until mixture begins to thicken. Pour at once into serving dishes. Let set 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

1 cup/250 ml water 2 chicken boullion cubes
1 package/10 oz. or 280 g 1/2 cup/125 ml all-purpose flour frozen chopped broccoli 1 cup/250 ml half and half
2 cups/500 ml milk croutons for garnish
2 cups/250 ml processed cheese, cubed

In a large saucepan, cook broccoli in 1 cup/250 ml water. (Do Not Drain) Put milk, cheese cubes, boullion and flour into your Osterizer® Blender jar. Cover and process at ON. Add cheese mixture to broccoli. Add the half and half. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until hot and until mixture thickens. Serve garnished with croutons.

Yield: 4 - 6 Servings

MAYONNAISE

1 egg dash cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp./2 ml dry mustard 2 Tbsp./30 ml white tarragon vinegar
1/2 tsp./2 ml sugar 1 cup/250 ml salad oil
1/2 tsp./2 ml salt

Put eggs, seasonings, vinegar and 1/4 cup/50 ml of oil into your OSTERIZER® Blender jar. Cover and process at MED-HIGH speed. Immediately remove feeder cap and pour in the remaining oil in a steady stream. If necessary, STOP BLENDER, use rubber spatula to keep mixture around processing blades. Cover and continue to process. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Yield: About 1-1/4 cups/300 ml

VARIATION: For low-cholesterol Mayonnaise, use 2 egg whites instead of 1 whole egg. Process as above.

APPETIZERS

NIPPY ONION DIP

1/3 cup/75 ml water 1 cup/250 ml creamed cottage cheese

1 package dry onion soup mix 4 strips bacon, diced, fried and

1 Tbsp./15 ml horseradish well drained

Put water, onion soup mix, horseradish and cottage cheese into your OSTERIZER®

Blender jar. Cover and process at BLEND until smooth. Use a base for chilled dips such as California Onion Dip, on baked potatoes or in salads.

Yield: 1-1/2 Cups/375 ml

BEVERAGES

DAIQUIRI

1/3 cup/75 ml frozen limeade concentrate 3 jiggers light rum

5 ice cubes

Put all ingredients into your OSTERIZER® Blender jar. Cover and process at LIQUEFY (ICE CRUSH) until smooth. Stop blender, add ice cream, cover and process 1 cycle at BLEND.

Yield: 2 6-oz./170-g Servings

VARIATIO N: FROZ EN DA IQU IRI

Add one more jigger rum, double the amount of ice and continue to blend until the consistency of sherbet. Do not strain.

Yield: 4 - 6 oz./170 g Servings

MILK SHAKES AND MALTS

1 cup/250 ml milk flavoring
2 cups/500 ml vanilla ice cream malt powder, if desired

Put all ingredients into your OSTERIZER® Blender jar. Cover and process at LIQUEFY (ICE CRUSH) until smooth.

Yield: 2 8-oz./225-g Servings

I-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Sunbeam Products, Inc. (“Sunbeam”) warrants that for a period of ONE year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Sunbeam, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during this warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. Sunbeam dealers, service centers or retail stores selling Sunbeam products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than Sunbeam or an Authorized Service Center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

Sunbeam shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.

How To Obtain Warranty Service: Please see country specific warranty insert or contact your local authorized distributor.

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE

PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES

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One year limited warranty – please see insert for details.