BL6000 - Blender BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BL6000 BLACK & DECKER

• Read all instructions.

• Unit has a motor protection system. If the indicator blinks rapidly, unplug and let cool. Plug back in to restart.

• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put blender base, cord or plug 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 has been damaged in any manner. Contact the consumer service number listed in this manual.

• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• 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 personal jar blade assembly on base without the jar properly attached.

• Always operate blender with cover in place.

• When blending hot liquids, remove the lid cap from the Easy-off lid. Do not blend hot liquids in the personal blender jar.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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

• The maximum rating is based on the blender jar attachment. The power input of the optional personal jar is less than the allowable deviation.

• 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. PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS. When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This product is for household use only. 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 SCREWWarning: 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 A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.2) Longer detachable power cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.3) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, a) The marked electrical rating of the 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, and c) The longer 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 unintentionally.Note: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the warranty department listed in these instructions. SAFETY FEATURES4

(Part # BL1130-09) Note: additional personal jars can be purchased separately at BlackAndDeckerAppliances.com Congratulations on your new Performance FusionBlade

Blending System! Designed for premium food prep and culinary excellence, your new performance blender will help you crush, create, blend, chop, mix and prep. Enjoy!

is a trademark of Eastman Chemical Company, or one of its subsidiaries.

• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the power plug.

• Remove and save literature.

• Please visit www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your warranty.

• Wash all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING section of this manual.

This product is for household use only.

1. Make sure appliance is off and the jar is securely situated on the base.

2. Place foods to be blended into jar. Do not fill past the 64 oz. marking.

NOTE: When blending hot ingredients, only fill blender jar 2/3 full. (A) NOTE: For best results, add ingredients in the following order: a. Liquids b. Powders c. Soft foods d. Hard foods e. Ice

3. Place lid securely on jar. Make sure lid cap is

in place. NOTE: Before blending hot liquids, remove lid cap and cover with a towel to prevent hot liquids from spattering.

4. Plug power cord into outlet.

5. Use the dial to select a speed. (B) Turn

the dial clockwise for faster speeds and counterclockwise for slower speeds (See SPEED CHART).

6. Press the toggle upwards to START|OFF to

turn on the motor. (C) LED will illuminate.

7. When food reaches desired consistency, press

toggle upwards to START|OFF to stop the motor. (C) LED will go out. IMPORTANT: Do not leave the blender unattended while it is in use.

8. You may remove the lid cap and drop

ingredients through the lid cap opening while the blender is running. (D)

hold the toggle downward towards PULSE for a few seconds, then release. (E) Repeat until food reaches desired consistency. Releasing pulse stops the blending. LED will illuminate when motor is operating. IMPORTANT: Do not hold toggle down for more than a few seconds at a time when pulsing. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the lid while the blender is running.

10. Make sure blades have completely stopped before attempting to remove

the blending jar from the base. (Refer to troubleshooting for any issues)

11. To remove the jar, grasp the handle and lift up.

(NOT INCLUDED WITH ALL MODELS) Personal blender jars may be purchased separately. NOTE: Do not blend hot liquids in the personal jar.

1. Place the personal blender jar on a flat surface with the open end facing

up. Fill the jar with ingredients, keeping the amount below the top marking. NOTE: For best results, add ingredients in the following order: a. Liquids b. Ice c. Hard Foods d. Soft Foods e. Powders

2. Tighten the personal jar blade assembly on the open end of the personal

jar with the blade facing down towards the ingredients. It is important to tighten to prevent leaking during blending.

3. Turn personal jar upside down and place on the blender base, turning

clockwise to lock into place.

4. Select Low speed.

IMPORTANT: It is recommended to only use Low speed when using the personal jar. Do NOT use PULSE when using the personal jar.

5. Press the toggle upwards towards START|OFF to turn on the motor. The

LED will illuminate. Blend to desired consistency.

6. Press the toggle upwards towards START|OFF to stop the motor. The LED

light will turn off.

7. Once blending has finished, remove the personal jar by turning

counterclockwise and lifting off the base. Turn the jar over and place it on a flat surface.

IMPORTANT: If the jar gets stuck on the blending base or begins to loosen from the blade assembly, follow these steps: a. Unplug the unit b. Turn the jar clockwise to tighten jar onto the blade assembly c. Turn jar and blade assembly counterclockwise to unlock from blending base and lift up.

8. Remove the blade assembly from the personal jar by turning

counterclockwise. Place the personal jar drinking lid on the personal jar and enjoy your delicious drinks on the go. SPEED CHART This blender uses a variable speed dial to control the speed of use. The lowest speed is when the dial is turned all the way to the left. The highest speed is when the dial is turned all the way to the right. The variable speed dial allows you full control of your blend. The following speed chart contains recommendations for speeds and functions.

FUNCTION FOOD TYPE SPEED SETTING

Puree Fruits and Vegetables Soups Baby food Milkshakes Start on Low and increase as needed to desired consistency Crumb Bread crumbs Cereals Cookies Pulse to desired consistency Mix Dressings Batters Dips Low or Medium Chop Salsa Nuts Vegetables Pulse to desired consistency Ice Crush/Frozen Blend Ice (max 2 cups0 Frozen fruits High or Pulse Blend/Smoothies Smoothies Fruits Vegetables High or Pulse Flours Rice Corn Oats Grains Medium or High Nut butters Peanuts Almonds Walnuts Cashews High Personal jar recipes Half recipe/Use with Personal jar (not included with all models) Low8

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

• When using hard foods, such as ice or cheese, keep one hand on the lid to keep blender jar and base in place.

• Cut food into pieces no larger than 3/4” before blending.

• When ingredients splatter onto the sides of the jar or the mixture is very thick, turn the appliance off. Remove the lid and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the jar and to redistribute the food, pushing food toward the blades. Replace the lid and continue blending.

• The lid cap holds up to 2 oz. of liquid and can be used as a measure when adding ingredients such as oil, milk, cream or liquor.

• When making bread, cookie, cereal, or cracker crumbs, make sure blending jar is completely dry.

• When using the PULSE function, use short bursts. Allow the blades to stop rotating between pulses. Do not use PULSE for more than 30 seconds continuously.

• It is helpful to begin the blending process on the lowest speed and then increase to a higher speed, if necessary.

• Never operate the blender without the lid.

• To stop blending at any time, press the toggle upwards towards START|OFF.

• When blending hot ingredients, always let them cool at least 5 minutes before blending. Begin blending on the lowest speed with the lid cap off to allow steam to escape. Cover lid cap hole with towel or hot pad.

• When crushing ice with no other ingredients, use 2 cups ice max (about 15 cubes). Make sure blender jar is completely dry before ice crushing.

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

• Unplug the blender base before cleaning. Wipe the blender base using a damp cloth. Do not immerse the blender base in water.

• Lift the blending jar, by the handle, off the base.

• Remove lid and lid cap.

• Wash removable parts by hand or in the dishwasher. Place the jar on the bottom rack and the rest of the parts on the top rack only. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Handle with care when hand washing. CLEANING TIPS

• For quick cleanup, combine 1 cup hot water and a drop of liquid dish soap in the blending jar.

• Cover and blend on medium for about 30 seconds.

• Discard liquid and rinse thoroughly. IMPORTANT:

• Do not place the jar parts in boiling liquids.

• Do not immerse the base in liquid. Wipe the base with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.9

• Remove stubborn spots by rubbing with a damp cloth and nonabrasive cleaner. Note: If liquids spill onto the base, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on parts or finish. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Blender is having difficulty blending Mixture is too thick or air bubble has formed between mixture and blade. Turn blender off. Use rubber spatula to scrape down sides of jar and redistribute, pushing food towards blades. Add more liquid if needed. LED is blinking rapidly Blender overheated. Motor protection caused blender to stop working. Unit must be reset. Unplug unit and let cool for at least 20 minutes. RECIPES PEANUT BUTTER 3 cups peanuts

⁄3 cup peanut oil Place all ingredients into the blender. Press toggle upwards to START|OFF and use the dial to adjust your speed and blend. Press the toggle upwards to START|OFF when peanut butter has reached your desired consistency. RICE FLOUR ½ cup white rice Freeze rice for 15 minutes prior to blending. Place in the blender and use the dial to adjust your speed.

PINEAPPLE STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

1 cup pineapple juice 2 cups vanilla flavored yogurt 1 cup fresh strawberries 8-10 ice cubes Place all ingredients, in the order listed, into your blender and blend on High.10

PERSONAL JAR ORANGE MANGO SMOOTHIE

½ cup orange juice 4-5 ice cubes ½ cup fresh mango 1 cup plain or vanilla flavored yogurt Place all ingredients in your personal jar in the order listed. Place blade base on top of jar and screw tightly in place. Flip the jar onto the blender base and blend, on lowest speed.

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

2 Tbsp. butter 1 small onion, chopped 2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper ½ cup heavy cream Melt butter in large sauce pan on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender crisp. Add squash, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until squash is tender. Puree squash mixture in blender in two batches on low speed, 15 seconds or until smooth. Return pureed soup to sauce pan. Stir in cream and heat through. Do not boil.11

WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER

SERVICE INFORMATION For support or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800 number listed within this section. Please DO NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult our Product Protection Center at www.prodprotect.com/applica . Three-Year Limited Warranty (Applies only in the United States and Canada) What does my warranty cover?

• Your warranty covers any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, the liability of Spectrum Brands Inc. will not exceed the purchase price of product. How long is the warranty period?

• Your warranty extends three years from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase. What support does my warranty provide?

• Your warranty provides you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished. How do you get support?

• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.

• Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call toll-free 1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.

• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245. What does my warranty not cover?

• Damage from commercial use

• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect

• Products that have been modified in any way

• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase

• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit

• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit

• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.) How does state law affect my warranty?

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.12