Hamilton Beach 54221 Multi-Function Blender Manual

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Use & care manual (37 pages)

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
2 Parts and Features
3 Using Your Blender
4 Blender Tips
5 Using Food Chopper Attachment
6 Blending Drinks
7 Food Blending Chart
8 Food Chopping Chart
9 Cleaning Your Blender
10 Documents / Resources
- 10.1 References
- 10.2 Download manual

Hamilton Beach 54221 Multi-Function Blender Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ BEFORE USE
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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:

Read all instructions.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
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.
This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
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.
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.
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.
The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
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.
Blades are sharp; handle carefully – especially when assembling, disassembling, or cleaning inside blender jar.
Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade assembly.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade assembly on base without blender jar or chopper bowl properly attached.
Always operate blender with lid in place.
When blending hot liquids, open vent opening of lid, and close any lid openings intended for pouring. If pouring with lid in place, ensure the ventopening cap is closed. Hot liquids may push lid off jar during blending. To prevent possible burns: Do not fill blender jar beyond the 3-cup (750-ml) level. With the protection of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of lid. Keep exposed skin away from lid. Start blending at lowest speed.
Ensure collar on base of blender jar is tight and secure. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed.
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.
Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
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.
Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
If blender contains food chopper attachment, be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
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.
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.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place chopping/mixing blade on the processor or chopper motor shaft without bowl properly attached.
Make sure the chopping/mixing blade have come to a full stop before removing chopper lid.
Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating food chopper.
The chopping/mixing blades are sharp. Handle carefully. Store out of reach of children.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only. Use for food or liquids only.

Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized 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. 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.

Wattage/Peak Power Information
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.

Parts and Features

Parts and Features
NOTE: The gasket is permanently affixed to the cutting blades. Do not try to remove it.

Using Your Blender

BEFORE FIRST USE: After unpacking the blender, follow the instructions in "Cleaning Your Blender."

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 a Pulse button, the blender will only run when the button is held down.

When blending hot liquids, open vent opening of lid, and close any lid openings intended for pouring. Hot liquids may push lid off jar during blending. Do not fill blender jar beyond the 3-cup (750-ml) level. With the protection of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of lid. Keep exposed skin away from lid. Start blending at lowest speed.

Blender Tips

To add foods when blender is operating, open hinged pouring cap and add ingredients through the opening.
For best performance, the minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is one cup (8 ounces/250 ml). Add more liquid if food is not blending properly.
If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of the jar, there may not be enough liquid in the jar to blend efficiently.
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.

Using Food Chopper Attachment

(Optional Accessory on Select Models)

Cut Hazard. Ensure unit is off and unplugged before attaching food chopper attachment. Do not plug in and turn on until lid is in position and locked on top of food chopper bowl. Always turn off, unplug, and allow blade to stop spinning before opening lid.

Using Food Chopper Attachment (Ensure unit is in off position before plugging into outlet.)

Blending Drinks

TYPE OF DRINK	INGREDIENTS	NUMBER OF SERVINGS	BLENDER SETTING/TIME
Fruit Smoothie	1 cup (250 ml) milk 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) yogurt 2 cups (500 ml) berries or other fruit Sweetener to taste (optional)	3 to 4 (makes 4 cups [1 L])	SMOOTHIE setting for 45 seconds or until blended.
Milkshake	1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk 2 large scoops ice cream 2 to 3 tablespoons (15 to 45 ml) flavored syrup	2 to 3 (makes 3 cups [750 ml])	MIX/MILKSHAKE setting for 5 to 10 seconds or LOW until blended.
Frozen Drink	1 cup (250 ml) drink mix, such as Piña Colada mix 10 ice cubes	2 (makes 2 cups [500 ml])	PURÉE/ICY DRINK setting for 45 seconds or PULSE 5 times and blend on HIGH for 45 seconds or until blended.

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS:

Always place liquid in blender jar first, then remaining ingredients.
If ice is not blending, stop blender and PULSE a few times.

Food Blending Chart

(For Models Without Food Chopper Attachment)

FOOD	QUANTITY	PREPARATION	BLENDING TIME
Coffee Beans	1/2 cup (125 ml)	None	30 seconds
Parmesan Cheese	10 oz. (280 g)	1/2-in. (1-cm) chunks	15 seconds
Baking Chocolate	2 oz. (50 g)	Coarsely chop squares	15 seconds
Nuts	1 cup (250 ml)	None	5 seconds
Chopped Vegetables	2 cups (500 ml)	Cut into 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces, cover with water	10 seconds
Cookie or Cracker Crumbs	1 cup (250 ml)	Break cookies or crackers into pieces	5 seconds
Superfine Sugar	1 cup (250 ml)	None	30 seconds

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS:

Use Pulse button with guidelines outlined in chart.
Remove jar from base and shake to redistribute pieces.
Place jar on base and Pulse a few more times until desired consistency is reached.
Parmesan cheese should remain refrigerated prior to processing.

Food Chopping Chart

(Optional Accessory on Select Models)

TO MAKE	INSTRUCTION
Bread, crumbs	Tear bread slices (max. 3) into 6 pieces.
Cheese, Parmesan	Cut into 1/2-inch (1-cm) cubes. Process 1/2 cup (125 ml) of cubes at a time.
Chocolate, baking	Cut into 1/2-inch (1-cm) cubes. Do not process more than 4 oz. (115 g) at a time.
Cookie, crumbs	Break into pieces. Use up to 2 cups (500 ml) of pieces.
Fruit, chopped	Cut fruit into large chunks. Place up to 2 cups (500 ml) of pieces into chopper.
Garlic, minced	Peel and then process 1 or more cloves at a time.
Graham Cracker, crumbs	Break into 4 pieces. Place up to 6 crackers in chopper at a time.
Herbs, chopped	Place up to 1 cup (250 ml) in chopper.
Meat, ground	Cut into 1/2-inch (1-cm) cubes. Process 8 oz. (225 g) of cubes at a time.
Nuts, chopped	Place up to 1 cup (250 ml) in chopper.
Parsley, chopped or minced	Pinch off sprigs from bunch.
Vegetables, chopped or minced	Cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks. Place up to 2 cups (500 ml) in chopper at a time.

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS:

Quantities listed above are the recommended maximum. Depending on the food type, smaller amounts may improve chopping performance.
When chopping or processing, use the Pulse button. Do not exceed 15 seconds.

Cleaning Your Blender

Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power Cleaning Your Blender before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.

Wipe blender base, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild, nonabrasive cleanser.
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 as it is very sharp. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.

EASY CLEAN
To Easy Clean, pour 2 cups (500 ml) warm water in jar and add 1 drop liquid dishwashing detergent. Run the blender on EASY CLEAN 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."

Questions
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