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USER MANUAL Rio HBB255 HAMILTON BEACH

Operation Manual – Original (2)

HBH455 Series Série de HBH455 Serie de HBH455 HBB255 Series Série de HBB255 Serie de HBB2552 Blender Safety IMPORTANT: This operation manual should be reviewed with all equipment operators as part of your operator training program. Keep manual available in the work area for users’ easy reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. This appliance is not intended for use by

persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

3. This appliance shall not be used by children.

Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any

appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

5. Plug into a grounded 3-prong electrical socket.

6. Do not remove ground prong.

7. Do not use an adapter.

8. Do not use an extension cord.

9. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not

put cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.

10. Do not spray the base with a high-pressure

11. Turn the appliance OFF ( ), then unplug from

outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.

12. Avoid contact with moving parts.

Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

14. Do not blend hot liquids.

15. Do not use outdoors.

16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or

counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.

17. Keep hands and utensils out of the jar and

away from the cutting blade, while blending or chopping food, to reduce the risk of severe personal injury and/ or damage to the blender or available attachments (attachments may not be provided with blender). A rubber spatula may be used but must be used only when blender is not running.

18. To prevent damage to blender, jar, or cutter

assembly, DO NOT move or shake blender while in operation. If blending action stops during operation, turn blender OFF, remove jar from base, remove jar cover, and use a thin rubber spatula to push mixture toward cutters.

19. Blades are sharp; handle carefully— especially

when emptying or cleaning the blender jar.

20. Inspect jar and cutter assembly daily. Do not use

broken, chipped, or cracked jar. Check cutter for wear, nicks, or broken blades. Do not use broken or cracked cutting blades.

21. If cutter assembly blades are loose, discontinue

use immediately and replace cutter assembly. Do not attempt to repair or tighten cutter assembly.

22. Always operate blender with cover in place.

23. Do not use appliance for other than intended

24. Do not leave blender unattended while it is

25. Check that the appliance is OFF ( ) before

plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF ( ); then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.

26. CAUTION! In order to avoid a hazard due to

inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

SAVE THESE IN STRUC TIONS3

Sanitizing Sanitize using 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) of household bleach per 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of clean, cool water (60°F/16°C), mixed according to the instructions on the bleach.

1. Fill jar with sanitizing solution, replace lid and

filler cap or dosing cup and run on LOW speed for 2 minutes. Empty jar.

2. Wipe exterior with soft cloth dampened with

sanitizing solution.

3. Immerse lid and filler cap or dosing cup in

sanitizing solution for 2 minutes.

4. Place empty jar on base and run on HIGH speed

for 2 seconds to remove any moisture from the cutter assembly.

5. When ready to use, rinse with clean water.

Safety Alert Symbols The following safety alert symbols are used throughout this manual to alert you to the safety hazards described below. w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before cleaning blender base.Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. w 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. w 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 Services For assistance or replacement parts, call or email Technical Services: USA, Canada: 866-285-1087 or [phone], [e-mail] Mexico: 800 71 16 100, [e-mail] Region: [phone], [e-mail] WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Your safety and the safety of oth ers 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. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION.” These words mean: 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. wWARNING wCAUTION4 Parts and Features Blender Base HBB255 Series HBH455 Series Control Panel Operation HIGH/LOW/PULSE Timer Control HI/LO/PULSE Removable Filler Cap X X Lid w/Removable Seal X X 32 oz. Stainless Steel Jar X 48 oz. Clear Jar X X Removable Jar Pad X X POWER/Circuit Breaker Switch (back of Blender) X X

*NOTE: The maximum power rating is based on this container. The 32oz. container draws significantly less power.5 Maintenance Inspect the Blender and its various parts and replace as follows: Daily Unplug the Blender and remove the container from the Blender Base, then inspect the container and cutter 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 “Technical Services.” Weekly Unplug the Blender, then inspect the power cord insulation and power plug for cracks. Refer to “Technical Services” for repair or replacement. Quarterly Replace the container and cutter assembly as needed if inspection finds wear, nicks, or broken or loose blades. See “Technical Services.” Troubleshooting 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 integrated circuit breaker has tripped and reset it, if needed.

• Check to see if the fuse for the electric outlet has blown or if a circuit breaker has tripped.

• If the motor stops during operation due to overheating, unplug and allow the unit to cool down for 15 minutes. Plug unit back in after 15 minutes to resume normal operation. 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" 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 the container and cutter assembly as needed if inspection finds wear, nicks, or broken or loose blades. See “Technical Services.”

• Check to see if cutter assembly is installed properly.