53520 - Blender HAMILTON BEACH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 53520 HAMILTON BEACH

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. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug,

base, or motor in water or other liquid.

6. 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.

7. Avoid contact with moving parts. Do not attempt to defeat any

safety interlock mechanisms.

8. 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. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.

9. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended

or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.

10. Do not use outdoors.

11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot

surfaces, including stove.

12. Keep hands and utensils, other than the tamper provided, out

of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. The cover must remain in place when using the tamper through the cover opening. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the blender is not running.

13. The rating of this multipurpose appliance is based on the

attachment (may not be provided) that draws the greatest current and other recommended attachments may draw significantly less current.

14. Blades are sharp; handle carefully—especially when assembling,

disassembling, or cleaning.

15. Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.

16. Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade assembly.

17. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade assembly on

base without blender jar properly attached.

18. Always operate blender with lid in place.

19. Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the blender container as it

can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.

20. When blending hot liquids in the blender jar, remove filler-cap and

close the edge cover opening intended for pouring. To prevent possible burns: Do not exceed the 3-cup (710-ml) level. Hot liquids may push off lid during blending; therefore, with the protection of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of the lid, keep exposed skin away from the lid, and start blending at lowest speed.

21. Ensure collar on base of blender jar and travel jar is tight and

secure. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed. 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:3

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22. If the jar should twist or rotate when the motor is switched on,

switch OFF ( ) immediately and tighten jar in collar or on blender base.

23. Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.

24. 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.

25. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated

26. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.

27. Risk of thermal burn injury due to excessive pressure in the travel

jar/container. Do not blend hot liquids in the travel jar/container.

28. Keep hands and utensils away from moving chopping/mixing

blade and slicing/shredding disc while processing food to reduce the risk of severe personal injury and/or damage to the food processor. A rubber scraper may be used but ONLY when the food processor or chopper is not running.

29. The chopping/mixing blade and slicing/shredding disc are sharp.

Handle carefully. Store out of reach of children.

30. To reduce the risk of injury, never place chopping/mixing blade or

slicing/shredding disc on the processor or chopper motor shaft without bowl properly attached.

31. Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating food

32. Never feed food into food chute by hand. Always use the food

33. Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism.

34. Make sure the chopping/mixing blade and slicing/shredding disc

have come to a full stop before removing processor or chopper lid.

35. Never use appliance for a longer period or with a larger amount

of ingredients other than that recommended by appliance manufacturer. See section titled “Food Processing Charts.”

36. 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.

37. Operating time cannot exceed 3 minutes for any accessory or

38. To avoid risk of injury due to damage to the cover or bowl, do not

fill the bowl above the maximum fill line.4 Other Consumer Safety Information This appliance is intended for household use only. Use for food or liquids only. w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This product is provided with either a polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized or grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounding type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. If the cutting blade assembly locks and will not move, it will damage the motor. Do not use. Call the toll-free customer service number for information. Do not place blender jar in the freezer filled with food or liquid. This can result in damage to the cutting blade assembly, jar, blender, and possibly result in personal injury. The wattage/ampere rating of the blender is determined by an Underwriters Laboratory test and is based on available cutting blade assembly, jar combinations, and attachments that may not be provided with your unit, but are available as replacement parts. This is a measure of input wattage/amperes after 30 seconds of operation. The blender as provided may draw significantly less power. Peak power is the measure of the motor wattage during the first seconds of operation. This is when a blender requires the most power to crush ice, frozen fruit, etc. This is a better measure of what a blender motor can consume when power is needed most. BEFORE FIRST USE: After unpacking blender, wash everything except blender base in hot, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wipe blender base with a damp cloth or sponge. DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER. Care should be taken when handling cutting blade assembly as it is very sharp. Wattage/Peak Power Information5 Collar* Adapter* Parts and Features Mess-Free Spout With Hinged Cap Blender Jar Base Control Panel Stir Spoon Cutting Blade Assembly NOTE: The gasket is permanently affixed to the cutting blades. Do not try to remove it. Collar Lid Filler-Cap To order parts: visit HamiltonBeach.com/Parts 1 Tablespoon Line 1 Teaspoon Line Lid* Processor Bowl* S-Blade* Slicing/ Shredding Disc* Food Pusher* Motor Shaft* Food Chute* Stir Spoon* 20-oz. Travel Jar* Drinking Lid* Control Panel Optional Accessory Optional Accessory on Select Models

Using Your Blender BEFORE FIRST USE: After unpacking the blender, follow the instructions in “Cleaning Your Blender.” IMPORTANT: Your blender jar and cutting blade assembly are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect jar for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always inspect cutting blade assembly for broken, cracked, or loose blades. If jar or cutting blade assembly is damaged, do not use. Call our toll-free customer service number to obtain replacement parts.

Push the desired speed button. When using the PULSE buttons, the blender will only run when the button is held down. w WARNING Burn Hazard. When blending hot liquids, remove filler-cap and close the edge cover opening intended for pouring. To prevent possible burns: Do not exceed the 3-cup (710-ml) level. Hot liquids may push off lid during blending; therefore, with the protection of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of the lid, keep exposed skin away from the lid, and start blending at lowest speed.7 Using Your Blender (cont.)

• To add foods when blender is operating, remove filler-cap and add ingredients through the opening.

• For best performance, the minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is one cup (8 ounces/237 ml). Add more liquid if food is not blending properly.

• If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of the jar, insert stir spoon to help move the mixture around or add more liquid to the blender jar.

• Do not try to mash potatoes, mix stiff dough, whip egg whites, grind raw meat, or extract juices from fruits and vegetables.

• Do not store food or liquids in the blender jar.

• Avoid bumping or dropping the blender when in operation or at any time. Remove filler-cap and insert stir spoon into hole in lid. Place one hand on top of the lid and use the stir spoon to add ingredients or to move thick mixtures around in blender jar. NOTE: Turn blender OFF ( )before removing filler-cap and when adding the stir spoon.8 Using the Travel Jar

Plug in unit. Hold jar in place while blending. Press ON (I) or PULSE to blend 15 to 30 seconds or until smooth. Always operate on a countertop or other supporting surface. Add ingredients to travel jar. Carefully place cutting assembly and collar onto travel jar. Turn travel jar upside down, shake to mix ingredients, and place onto base. Turn bottom up; remove collar and cutting blade assembly from jar. Hand-tighten drinking lid onto travel jar. Blending Tips for the 20-oz. Travel Jar

• If blending action does not start, stops during blending, or ingredients stick to sides of the jar, turn blender OFF ( ). Remove jar, shake contents, and return to blending.

• For best performance in the 20-oz. travel jar, the minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is 3/4 cup (6 ounces/177 ml).

• When filling the jar, place frozen ingredients or ice into the jar first. When turned upside down to blend, the frozen items will be on the top.

• Do not chop or process hard foods such as cheese, crackers, or meat.

• Avoid bumping or dropping the blender.

• Do not blend hot liquids in travel jar.

• Do not fill travel jar above MAX fill line. w WARNING Burn Hazard. Do not blend hot ingredients. Pressure may build, causing jar to pop off and hot ingredients to erupt. w WARNING Laceration Hazard. Handle blade carefully; it is very sharp. Make sure unit is turned OFF ( ) and is unplugged.9 Blending Drinks With the Blending Jar TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS:

• Always place liquid in blender jar first, then remaining ingredients.

• If frozen fruit or ice are not blending, stop blender and pulse a few times. TYPE OF DRINK INGREDIENTS NUMBER OF SERVINGS BLENDER SETTING/TIME Fruit Smoothie 1 cup (237 ml) milk 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) yogurt 2 cups (473 ml) frozen berries or other fruit Sweetener to taste (optional) 3 to 4 (makes 4 cups [946 ml]) SMOOTHIE setting for 45 seconds or until blended. Milkshake 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) milk 2 large scoops ice cream 2 to 3 Tablespoons (15 to 44 ml) flavored syrup 2 to 3 (makes 3 cups [710 ml]) MIX/MILKSHAKE setting for 5 to 10 seconds or until blended. Frozen Drink 1 cup (237 ml) drink mix, such as Piña Colada mix 10 ice cubes

(makes 2 cups [473 ml]) PURÉE/ICY DRINK setting for 45 seconds or PULSE 5 times and blend on PURÉE/ICY DRINK for 45 seconds or until blended.10 Blending Drinks With the Travel Jar TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS:

• Always place liquid in blender jar first, then remaining ingredients.

• If frozen fruit or ice are not blending, stop blender and pulse a few times. TYPE OF DRINK INGREDIENTS NUMBER OF SERVINGS BLENDER SETTING/TIME Whole Juice 1/2 cup (118 ml) frozen mango or pineapple 1 handful baby spinach leaves 1 cup (237 ml) green seedless grapes 2 to 3 (makes 2–2 1/2 cups [473 to 591 ml]) Add ingredients to jar in order listed. Place cutting blade assembly on top of jar; secure with collar. Turn upside down on blender and place hand on top of jar to hold in place. Blend on SMOOTHIE for 30 seconds. Remove jar from blender. Shake ingredients in jar and return to blend on SMOOTHIE for 15 to 20 seconds longer. Remove collar and blade and screw on drinking lid. Fruit Smoothie 1 cup (237 ml) frozen strawberries 1 large banana 1/4 cup (59 ml) greek vanilla yogurt 3/4 cup (177 ml) pineapple juice 2 to 3 (makes 2–2 1/2 cups [473 to 591 ml]) Add ingredients to jar in order listed. Place cutting blade assembly on top of jar; secure with collar. Turn upside down on blender and place hand on top of jar to hold in place. Blend on SMOOTHIE for 25 to 30 seconds. Remove collar and blade and screw on drinking lid. Milkshake 3 scoops any flavor ice cream (#16 scoop) 3/4 cup (177 ml) milk or coconut milk 2 to 3 (makes 2–2 1/2 cups [473 to 591 ml]) Add ingredients to jar in order listed. Place cutting blade assembly on top of jar; secure with collar. Turn upside down on blender and place hand on top of jar to hold in place. Blend on MILKSHAKE for 20 seconds. Remove collar and blade and screw on drinking lid.11 Using Processor Bowl Attachment – S-Blade

w WARNING Laceration Hazard.Handle blade carefully; it is very sharp. Make sure unit is turned OFF ( ) and is unplugged. Always wait until blade has stopped moving before removing lid.

Place food pusher in the lid. Ensure unit is in OFF ( ) position before plugging into outlet.

Secure collar on gear box.12 Using Food Processor Attachment – Slicing/Shredding Disc

w WARNING Laceration Hazard. Always use food pusher to feed food into the chute. NEVER PUSH FOOD THROUGH CHUTE WITH FINGERS OR OTHER OBJECTS. Ensure unit is in OFF ( ) position before plugging into outlet.

w WARNING Laceration Hazard. Handle blade carefully; it is very sharp. Make sure unit is turned OFF ( ) and is unplugged. Always wait until blade has stopped moving before removing lid. Put collar on gear box. Make sure to place adapter before placing the slicing/shredding disc into the processor bowl. NOTE: The adapter will need to be turned over to use the other side of the disc.13 Tips and Techniques

• For a more uniform consistency, start with pieces of food that are similar in size. Cut food into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces before processing with chopping/ mixing blade.

• This food processor is excellent to chop, mix, slice, or shred most foods. However, to maintain peak performance, do not use your food processor for the following: grinding grain, coffee beans, or spices; slicing frozen meats; kneading dough; or crushing ice.

• When chopping foods, pulsing on and off will produce the best results.

• Operating time will depend on quantity of food being processed. Most foods can be sliced, chopped, or shredded in seconds. If unit is operated continuously for an extended period of time, let the processor rest about 4 minutes before continuing.

• Do not puree or mash starchy vegetables like potatoes as they are easily overprocessed and will become gummy.

• To slice or shred cheese, use only firm cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss that has been chilled for at least 30 minutes.

• The reversible slicing/shredding disc has a slicing blade on one side and shredding teeth on the other side. The name engraved on the blade, facing up, is the function selected. For slicing, the word “SLICE” should face up; for shredding, the word “SHRED” should face up. Place on motor shaft with desired cutting edge facing up.

• To julienne vegetables, slice, remove from bowl, and restack the vegetables. Pack into food chute with slices vertical. Slice again to make matchstick-cut vegetables. Food Processing Charts Disc attachment is reversible and labeled. The label should face up for the desired function. When using disc attachment, do not process past the MAX LEVEL on the bowl. For best results, do not exceed the following amounts when chopping, mincing, or pureeing with the S-blade. ATTACHMENT FOODS Chopping/Mixing Blade Chop: Nuts, meat, garlic, onions, peppers, celery, herbs, bread (for crumbs), crackers Mince/Puree: Vegetables, fruit Mix: Salad dressings Puree: Soups, sauces Grate: Cheese, such as Parmesan (chilled) Slicing Disc Cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoni, peppers, radishes, firm cheeses (chilled) Shredding Disc Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, cheese (chilled)

Fruits and Vegetables 2 to 3 cups (473 to 710 ml) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes Parmesan or Romano 5 ounces (142 g) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes) Cheddar, Jack, Mozzarella 8 ounces (227 g) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes) Crackers Full bowl14 Cleaning Your Blender w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.

DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product. Parts may also be washed with hot, soapy water. Care should be taken when handling the cutting blade assembly, S-blade, and slicing/shredding disc since they are very sharp. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. DISHWASHER-SAFE

Wipe blender base, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild, nonabrasive cleanser.

Wash in warm, soapy water.15 EASY CLEAN FOR BLENDER JAR: Pour 2 cups (473 ml) warm water in jar and add 1 drop liquid dishwashing detergent. Run the blender on EASYCLEAN for 10 seconds. Discard soapy water. Rinse with clean water. This function is not a substitute for regular cleaning as instructed in “Cleaning Your Blender.” This function should never be used when blending any mixture containing eggs, milk, or any other dairy products, meats, or seafood. The Easy Clean function should only be used to rinse the blender between batches of processing the same food. When the processing of a single type of food is finished, the blender should be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned as instructed in “Cleaning Your Blender.” FOR TRAVEL JAR: Pour 1 cup (237 ml) warm water in jar and add 1 drop liquid dishwashing detergent. Run the blender on EASYCLEAN for 10 seconds. Discard soapy water. Rinse with clean water. Cleaning Your Blender (cont.)16 Recipes Triple Berry Smoothie 1 cup (237 ml) cranberry-raspberry juice 8 ounces (1 1/2 cups [355 ml]) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered 6 ounces (1 1/4 cups [296 ml]) fresh raspberries 4 ounces (3/4 cup [177 ml]) fresh blueberries 1 medium ripe banana, cut into large chunks 1 cup (237 ml) vanilla yogurt 12 ice cubes Directions:

1. Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.

2. Cover and blend on SMOOTHIE until smooth.

TEST KITCHEN TIP: Try different combinations of fresh berries and juice to make new flavors of smoothies. Serves: 4 Green Apple Smoothie (For Travel Jar) 1/2 cup (118 ml) ice cubes (about 6 crescent-shape) 1/2 medium Granny Smith apple, cut in slices 1/2 medium banana, broken into chunks 1/2 cup (118 ml) kale, torn into pieces 1/2 cup (118 ml) apple juice Directions:

1. Place ingredients in travel jar in order listed.

2. Blend until smooth.

Serves: 1–2 Vanilla Milkshake With Mix-Ins 3/4 cup (177 ml) milk 3 large scoops vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup (59 ml) crushed candy or cookies, optional Directions:

1. Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed.

2. Cover and blend on MIX/MILKSHAKE speed until smooth.

• Always place liquid ingredients in blender first.

• For best results, crush candy or cookies before adding to milkshake. When milkshake is blended, pour crushed candy or cookies on top and pulse blender 3 to 4 times to mix. Serves: 2–3 Fresh and Spicy Salsa 1 onion, peeled and quartered 1 clove garlic 1 jalapeno pepper, stem removed 4 small tomatoes, quartered 1/4 cup (59 ml) cilantro 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cumin Salt and pepper to taste Directions:

1. Place onion, garlic, and pepper in blender. Cover and PULSE until

finely minced. Stir as needed. Stop blender.

2. Add tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover

and PULSE until desired texture is reached, stirring as needed. Serves: 6–817 This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and three (3) years from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value. This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz). We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Customer Service Department, 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit hamiltonbeach.com/customer-service in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca/ customer-service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance. Limited Warranty18