HBB908 - Blender HAMILTON BEACH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HBB908 HAMILTON BEACH

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908 ^TM Series

Model HBB908

Bar blender

Operation Manual

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Série 908™

Modèle HBB908

Mélangeur de bar

IMPORTANT: This operation manual should be reviewed with all equipment operators as part of your operator training program.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.

Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or

"WARNING." These words mean:

!DANGER

WARNING

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded outlet.

Do not remove ground.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

Cut Hazard

Always place cover on container when blending.

Do not put hands, spoons, or other utensils in container when blending.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in broken bones, cuts, or other injuries.

Technical Service

For assistance or replacement parts, call our

Technical Service number:

866-285-1087 or 910-693-4277

8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST Monday – Friday

www.commercial.hamiltonbeach.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Read the Operation Manual before using blender. Keep Operation Manual handy.
2. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
3. Do not remove ground prong.
4. Do not use an adapter.
5. Do not use an extension cord.
6. Disconnect power before cleaning or servicing.
7. To reduce risk of personal injury, unplug cord from outlet when not in use, and before putting on or taking off parts.
8. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or blender base in water or any other liquid.
9. Do not spray the base with a high-pressure spray gun.
10. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
11. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
12. Not intended for use by or near children.
13. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Hamilton Beach may cause injuries.
14. To reduce risk of personal injury and to prevent damage to blender or container and cutter assembly, DO NOT insert utensils into blender container while operating blender.
15. Do not store any kitchen utensils in the container because the blender would be damaged if inadvertently turned on.
16. To prevent possibility of serious personal injury, keep hands out of blender jar while operating blender. Always operate blender with jar cover in place.
17. Avoid contacting moving parts.
18. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

19. If cutter assembly blades are loose, discontinue use immediately and replace cutter assembly. Do not attempt to repair or tighten cutter assembly.

20. Inspect container and cutter assembly daily. Do not use broken, chipped or cracked container. Check cutter for wear, nicks, or broken blades. Do not use broken or cracked cutting blades. Replace cutter assembly at least every 90 days.

21. Do not use outdoors.
22. This appliance is intended for short periods of operation, with a rated operating time of 3 minutes.
23. Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
24. To prevent damage to blender, container, or cutter assembly, DO NOT move or shake blender while in operation. If blending action stops during operation, turn blender OFF, remove container from base, remove container cover, and use a thin rubber spatula to push mixture towards cutters.
25. To prevent burns from hot liquids splashing out of the container, always remove the filler cap of the container cover before blending hot liquids. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the cover opening to reduce risk of possible injury.
26. Always operate blender with container cover in place.
27. 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 Technical Service number, 866-285-1087 or 910-693-4277, for instructions on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

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Blender Operation — Quick Start Guide

1. Read Important Safety Instructions and Warnings before use.
2. Place the blender on a dry, level surface.

3. Make sure the power switch is in the "off" or O position. Plug the blender into a grounded electrical outlet.

4. Place the container on the base with ingredients and container lid in place.

5. Move the power switch to the "Low" (1) or "High" (2) position.

Parts and Features

The parts and features for the 908 ^™ Series blenders are shown on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your blender.

Your 908 ^™ Series blender is designed for blending and mixing beverages.

NOTE: The blender is not designed to crush large ice cubes. Small ice cubes made in most icemakers or crushed ice may be added to liquid ingredients in the blender to make daiquiris or similar drinks.

Removable Filler Cap 44 oz. Polycarbonate Container Cover Gasket Cutter Unit Collar Blender Base Off (O) / Low (1) / High (2) Switch

HBB908

Power Requirements

Use a fused electric outlet for the blender. Depending on the model of your blender, t he plug will look like the following to meet power requirements:

120 VAC, 60Hz

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Operation

Operating the Blender—HBB908

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded outlet.

Do not remove ground.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

Cut Hazard

Always place cover on container when blending.

Do not put hands, spoons, or other utensils in container when blending.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in broken bones, cuts, or other injuries.

Controls

The switch on the front panel allows you to control the blender for precise blending requirements:

- The OFF (O)/Low (1)/High (2) switch will turn the blender on for continuous operation at Low or High speed or off.

- The High/Low settings allow you to select the following speeds:

High - 19,000 RPM Low - 16,000 RPM

Using the blender

Before you use the blender for the first time, wash the container, cover, and cutter assembly. Refer to "Cleaning Instructions." Do not put the cutter assembly in the dishwasher.

To operate the blender, proceed as follows:

1. Place the blender on a clean, dry, level surface. Make sure that the OFF/LOW/HIGH switch on the control panel is set to OFF (O).

2. Plug the blender into an electric outlet.

3. Place the ingredients to be blended into the container.

4. Place the container onto the base.

Make sure it rests securely on the base.

1. Place the cover and filler cap on the container.

OFF (O) / LOW (1) / HIGH (2) Switch HIGH 2 LOW 1 OFF O Hamilton Beach. COMMERCIAL

1. Move the OFF/LOW/HIGH switch to the desired speed. See "Professional Blending Techniques" for blending tips.

2. When blending is complete, set the OFF/LOW/HIGH switch to OFF (O). Do not remove the container from the base until the unit has stopped completely.

Professional Blending Techniques

Filling the container

When filling the container with ingredients, follow these recommendations:

• Use sufficient amount of liquid to ensure that the mixture is fluid and free-running at all times. Pour the liquid into the container FIRST.
• Cut solid ingredients into pieces that are no bigger than a 1"(25 mm) cube.
• Add the ingredients to container in batches. Do not blend maximum volume all at once.
• Do NOT overfill the container with product. This may prevent the blender from processing the product properly. Process dense foods or thick mixtures in small batches, and remember that the volume of the product normally increases during processing.
• Do not exceed one quart (one liter) of content when blending hot product.
• Always place the cover and filler cap on the container when blending. For blending hot liquids, remove filler cap from container cover before blending.

Blending techniques

Icy drinks – Do not use blender to crush large ice cubes. The blender is not designed for this. Small ice cubes or crushed ice is recommended. Pour in liquid, then add ice. Cover. Set speed at HIGH and process until desired consistency is reached. Chunks of frozen fruit can be added to milk or fruit juice to produce a sherbet or slush.

Burn Hazard

Always use caution when blending hot contents.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.

Blending hot mixtures

IMPORTANT: To minimize the possibility of scalding, the following precautions MUST be observed:

• Do not exceed one quart (one liter) of content when blending hot product. Remember that the volume of the product normally increases during processing.
• Always place the cover on the container and remove the filler cap from container cover when blending hot liquids to prevent the build up of pressure.
• Never stand with your face directly over the container when operating the blender where steam may be released.
• Begin on LOW speed and then select a speed that produces a column of air in the center of the container.

Filler Cap

Use the filler cap to add liquids to the container while the unit is running.

Caring for the Blender

Cleaning Instructions

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded outlet.

Do not remove ground.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

General cleaning

Do not allow food residue to dry on any part of the blender. Wash and rinse container, cutter unit assembly and base after each use, or whenever it will not be used again within one hour, as follows:

1. Remove the container from the base, and then remove the cover. Add cleaning solution to the container. Use a washing solution of hot water (less than 115^ F/ 46^ C) and a non-sudsing detergent. Use the recommended amount of detergent.
2. Scrub and flush out the container interior, cover and filler cap to remove food residue. Empty container.
3. Fill container 14 full with fresh washing solution and place it on the base.
4. Replace the cover on the container and run the blender on high speed for 2 minutes.
5. Repeat step 3 using clean rinse water (95° F/35° C).
6. Wipe down the container, filler cap, and cover with a soft cloth or sponge, dampened with fresh washing solution.
7. Wipe the exterior of the base with a damp cloth or sponge. The base contains electrical components: do not immerse, use a high-pressure washer, or use a dishwasher to clean the base.

WARNING

Cut Hazard

Always place cover on container when blending.

Do not put hands, spoons, or other utensils in container when blending.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in broken bones, cuts, or other injuries.

Sanitizing

1. Wash container as instructed in "General Cleaning."
2. Fill container with sanitizing solution (See "Recommended Sanitizing Solution" below) and place on base.
3. Replace cover and filler cap and run on LOW speed for 2 minutes. Empty container.
4. Wipe the container exterior with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with sanitizing solution.
5. Immerse the cover and filler cap in sanitizing solution for two minutes.
6. Remove any remaining moisture from cutter assembly by placing empty container on base and running on HIGH speed for two seconds.
7. When ready to use, rinse with clean water.

NOTE: Do not rinse container, cover or filler cap after sanitizing.

Recommended Sanitizing Solution:

The sanitizing solution should consist of 1 tablespoon of household bleach per 1 gallon of clean, cool water ( 60^ F, 16^ C) mixed according to the instructions on the bleach. When using a sanitizing solution other than that recommended, the sanitizing solution concentration should be tested using commercially available test strips and should indicate a concentration between 100 and 200 parts per million of bleach to water.

Replacing the Cutter Unit Assembly

WARNING

Cut Hazard

Always place cover on container when blending.

Do not put hands, spoons, or other utensils in container when blending.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in broken bones, cuts, or other injuries.

Replacing the cutter unit assembly

The cutter unit assembly should be checked daily for worn, loose, or damaged blades. If the cutter unit assembly is worn or damaged, it should be replaced immediately.

1. Loosen the collar on the bottom of the container.
2. Remove the cutter unit assembly and gasket from the bottom of the container.
3. Place the gasket on the cutter unit assembly, then install the new cutter unit assembly in the bottom of the container.
4. Securely tighten the collar onto the bottom of the container.
5. The rubber clutch disc on the blender base has reverse threads. To replace, remove the rubber clutch disc by threading it clockwise. To install the new clutch disc, thread it onto the motor shaft counterclockwise.

Gasket Cutter Unit Assembly Collar Rubber Clutch Disc

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem . . . Solution . .
Blender fails to start or stops while it is running and cannot be restarted	Check to see if unit is securely plugged into an electric outlet.Check to see if the fuse for the electric outlet has blown or if a circuit breaker has tripped.
Ingredients will not mix properly	Check to see if enough liquid has been added to the ingredients. Mixture should be fluid and free-running at all times.Solid pieces are too large. Pieces should not exceed 1” (25mm)cubes.Container is too full. Do not fill past highest graduation marking.Cutter unit blades are not sharp or are damaged. Inspect container and cutter assembly daily. Replace cutter assembly at least every 90 days or sooner if cutter assembly appears worn or damaged.Check to see if cutter assembly is installed properly.Select speed to create a fluid blend.

Maintenance

Inspect the blender and its various parts and replace as follows:

Daily	Unplug the blender and remove the container from the base, and then inspect the container and cutter unit assembly for wear, nicks, and broken or loose blades. Replace if necessary. If the blades are loose, discontinue use immediately and replace the blades. Do not attempt to repair or tighten the cutter assembly. See “Replacement Parts” below.
Weekly	Unplug the blender, and then inspect the power cord insulation and power plug for cracks. Refer to “Technical Service” for repair or replacement.
Quarterly	Replace the container and cutter assembly at least every 90 days. See “Replacement Parts” below.

Replacement Parts for Model HBH908

For replacement parts, call toll free: 866-285-1087.

Part Description	Part Number
44 oz. polycarbonate container 6126-HBB908
Cutter assembly HBB99100

Product Warranty

This Warranty supersedes all other Product Warranties

LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost to you. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY STATUTORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with respect to parts subject to wear, including without limitation: motor brushes, container and cutter assembly, clutches, bristle brushes, funnel, stainless steel cup, agitators, carafes, etc. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and does not cover any condition resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, unauthorized repair, or use not in conformity with the printed directions. Always use this product in accordance with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or province to province. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

If you have a claim under this warranty please contact our TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT at 1-866-285-1087 or 910-693-4277. (For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.) Reasonable proof of date of purchase must be presented; otherwise the effective date of the warranty will be based upon the date of manufacture plus ninety (90) days.

Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.

Commercial Technical Service

261 Yadkin Road

Southern Pines, NC 28387

10/05

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Operation

Commercial Technical Service

261 Yadkin Road

Southern Pines, NC 28387

10/05

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Operación

Commercial Technical Service

261 Yadkin Road

Southern Pines, NC 28387

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Hamilton Beach® COMMERCIAL

261 Yadkin Road

Southern Pines, NC 28387