6831 - Blender OSTER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 6831 OSTER

• Unplug cord from outlet when not in use or before cleaning

• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor base in water or any other liquids

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

• Never leave appliance unattended when in use

• Close supervision is necessary when used near children

Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to prevent personal injury or damage to the Blender. A rubber spatula may be used only when the blender is not running

• The Blade is sharp. Handle with care

• Always put the Lid on the Jar before operating the Blender

• 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 the appliance to the nearest Authorized Os t e r

Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment

• Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes; this appliance is intended for household use only

• Use this appliance for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer; they may cause injury

• Always operate on a flat surface

• Unplug the Blender when it is not in use, before taking off or putting on parts and before cleaning

• The use of attachments not made by Sunbeam Products, Inc., including canning or ordinary jar and pro- cessing assembly parts is not recommended, and may cause injury to persons

This product is for household use only

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

• Do not operate blender continuously for more than 3 minutes

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(Precautions For 120 & 127 Volts Markets Only) To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug fits a polarized outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. 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 defeat this safety feature.English-2

Blender includes one of the following (depending on the model):

4. Sealing Ring for tight seal

5. Ice Crush Blade pulverizes ice for smooth frozen

7. Collar for stability from countertop to refrigerator

system for extra durability

11. Easy-Clean Feature – quickly cleans jars

12. Pulse for precise blending control

13. Food and drink selections for perfect results –

controls allow you to keep your blender set at your favorite food/drink selection

Timer (selected models only)

*Location varies by model

1. Turn Jar upside down so the small opening is at the top. Place Sealing Ring over Jar opening.

2. Place Blade into Jar.

Snap Threaded Bottom Disc and Collar together. Place Collar over Blade and Jar. (Note: If there are slots on top of Collar, line them up with notches on Jar.) Place the Collar on Jar and turn the z Threaded Bottom Disc clockwise to tighten.

Slide switch to s High or t Low (if your model does not have a slide switch, push the s High or t Low button.) Push desired speed and blend ingredients to desired consistency. IMPORTANT: Do not operate blender continuously for more than 3 minutes. Push OFF button “O” to stop the Blender and turn Blender off. To use PULSE, select s High or t Low. Push PULSE and hold down for desired length of time. Release PULSE and allow Blade to stop. Repeat cycle as desired. TIP: Refer to the “Guide For Processing Foods in Blender” located on page 5 for information on processing foods.

DIAL MODELS WITHOUT TIMER

Turn Dial to desired food/ drink selection. Press ON “I” and blend ingredients to desired consistency. IMPORTANT: Do not operate blender continuously for more than 3 minutes. Press OFF “O” to stop the Motor and turn Blender off. Note: Food/ drink selection can be changed during blending by turning the Dial to the desired selection. Note: This Blender is programmed to turn the power off automatically if not used for a period of several minutes. To use PULSE, turn Dial to desired food/ drink selection. Press PULSE and hold down for desired length of time. Release and allow Blade to stop. Repeat cycle as desired. TIGHTEN LOOSEN

PRESS POWER TO TURN THE BLENDER ON. The Blender is set to the food/ drink selection identified by a blinking indicator light. Turn Dial to change the food/ drink selection. Press START “ ” and blend ingredients to desired consistency. Press STOP “ ” to stop the Motor. (Pressing POWER “ ” stops the Motor and turns the Blender off.) Note: Food/ drink selection can be changed during blending by turning the Dial to the desired selection. Note: This Blender is programmed to turn the power off automatically if not used for a period of several minutes. To use PULSE, turn Dial to desired food/ drink selection. Press PULSE and hold down for desired length of time. Release and allow Blade to stop. Repeat cycle as desired. To use Auto Blend

Timer, press BLEND TIME “ ” until desired length of blending time (15, 30, 45, 60 seconds) is illuminated. Turn Dial to desired food/ drink selection. Press START “ ”. Blender will automatically stop when selected time has elapsed. To stop Blender before elapsed time, press STOP “ ”. To use Blender without Timer, press BLEND TIME “ ” until no lights are illuminated. Blending Tips

• Put liquids in the Jar first, unless a recipe says otherwise.

• Crushing ice: Crush 6 ice cubes or approximately 2 cups of ice at a time.

• This Blender has been designed to gently process foods when operating at low speeds. If blades do not rotate during operation, simply choose a higher speed.

• Do not remove the Lid while in use. Remove Feeder Cap to add smaller ingredients. (Figure 5)

• Cut all firm fruits and vegetables, cooked meats, fish and seafood into pieces no larger than 1/2 inch (1.8 cm) to 1 inch (2.5 cm). Cut all kinds of cheeses into pieces no larger than 1/2 inch (1.8 cm).

• This Blender will not mash potatoes, whip egg whites or substitute dairy toppings, mix stiff dough or grind raw meat. Figure 5English-5 IMPORTANT: UNPLUG BEFORE CLEANING BASE and DO NOT IMMERSE THE BLENDER BASE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUIDS Use a damp, soft sponge with mild detergent to clean the outside of the Blender base. All parts except for the Blender base are dishwasher safe. Collar and Threaded Bottom Disc are top rack dishwasher safe ONLY. Collar and Threaded Bottom Disc can be separated for cleaning. Hold Collar with both hands and press down on top of Disc with thumbs. Place Sealing Ring in bot- tom basket of dishwasher. You can also wash the parts in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry. Ea s y Cl E a n Pour 3 cups of warm water in the Blender Jar. Add 1 – 2 drops of liquid dishwashing detergent. Select Easy Clean. Blend detergent for 10 –15 seconds. Empty Jar of soapy water into sink. Rinse Jar thoroughly with clean water. note: Easy Clean is not a substitute for regular cleaning described above. It is especially important to disassemble and thoroughly clean your Blender when processing milk, dairy products, meats, seafood and eggs. st o r i n g yo u r Bl E n d E r After cleaning, reassemble Blade to Jar with Sealing Ring and Collar. Store Blender with Cover ajar to prevent container odor. Pr o C e s s e D un P r o C e s s e D sP e C i a l Fo o D Qu a n t i t y Qu a n t i t y in s t r u C t i o n s Breadcrumbs 1/2-cup (125 ml) 1 slice, torn in 8 pieces Pulse 1 – 4 times Celery 3/4-cup (200 ml) 1-cup (250 ml) Pulse 2 – 3 times of 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces Cheese, Cheddar 1-cup (250 ml) 1-cup (250 ml) Pulse 2 times of 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces Cheese, Swiss 1-cup (250 ml) 1-cup (250 ml) Pulse 5 times of 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces Cheese, 1-cup (250 ml) 1-cup (250 ml) Chop continuously Hard or Semi-Hard of 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces Coffee Beans 1-cup (250 ml) 1-cup (250 ml) Grind 45 seconds for percolators and 60 seconds for drip Cookies, Wafer 1/2-cup (125 ml) 10 wafers Pulse 3 times Crackers, Graham 1/2-cup (125 ml) 8 crackers Pulse 3 times Peppers 2/3-cup (150 ml) 1-cup (250 ml) Pulse 1 time Meat, Boneless, Cooked 1-cup (250 ml) 1-cup (250 ml) Chop continuously of 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces Nuts, almonds, peanuts, 1-cup (250 ml) 1-cup (250 ml) Pulse 2 – 4 times pecans, walnuts

BLEND TIME SPEED CHART SPEED RANGESELECTIONSPEEDFUNCTION In the table below you will find a typical application for each speed to better guide you when using your Blender (follow the speed that corresponds to the specific model and number of speeds of your Blender).1 - YEAR LIMITED wARRANTY English-7 Sunbeam Products, Inc. (“Sunbeam”) doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions 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 the 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. Os t e r

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 an Oster

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, implied or statutory warranty or condition. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied war- ranty or condition 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 the country specific warranty insert or contact your local autho- rized distributor. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASEFrançais-1