Hamilton Beach 58176 - Blender Manual

Parts and Features

1. Lid
2. Blender Jar
3. Cutting Blade Assembly
4. Collar
5. Base
6. Cord Storage (back of Base)
7. Personal Blending Jar
8. Travel Lid
9. Food Pusher/Measuring Cup
10. Food Chute
11. Food Processor Lid
12. Food Processor S-Blade
13. Slicing/Shredding Disc
14. Red Adapter for Slicing/ Shredding
15. Food Processor Bowl
16. Food Processor Adapter

Before first use: After unpacking Blender, wash everything except Base in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Wipe Base with a soft damp cloth or sponge. Do not immerse Base or Food Processor Adapter in water or other liquid. Care should be taken when handling Cutting Blade Assembly as it is very sharp.

How to Use Blender

Your Blender Jar and Cutting Blade Assembly are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect Blender Jar for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always inspect Cutting Blade Assembly for broken, cracked, or loose blades. If Blender Jar or Cutting Blade Assembly is damaged, do not use. Visit hamiltonbeach.com to obtain replacement parts.

1. Make sure Blender is unplugged. Place Base on a clean, dry surface to keep foreign particles from being pulled up into motor during operation.
2. Place Cutting Blade Assembly, blade side up, through opening in Blender Jar. Twist Collar onto bottom of Blender Jar. Place Blender Jar on Base.
3. Add ingredients to Blender Jar. Plug into outlet.
4. Place Lid onto Blender Jar. Push desired function button. Blender speed increases as buttons are pushed left to right. When using desired PULSE button, Blender will operate as long as button is pressed. Remaining speed buttons will run Blender until OFF () is pressed.
   
   Do not operate your Blender continuously for long periods exceeding 3 minutes. If you start to smell a burning odor, stop immediately and remove the Blender Jar. Start and run the Blender—Base ONLY with NO Blender Jar—on the highest speed for 2 minutes. When trying similar recipes in the future, reduce the total amount of ingredients.
5. Always place one hand on Lid during operation.
   
   Burn Hazard. When blending hot liquids, remove filler-cap of two-piece lid or open vent opening of lid with mess-free spout, and close any lid openings along the edge intended for pouring. Hot liquids may push lid off blender jar during blending. To prevent possible burns: Do not fill blender jar beyond the 3-cup (710-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.
6. ALWAYS turn Blender OFF () and wait until blades have stopped rotating before removing Jar.
7. To remove Blender Jar after blending is complete, lift Blender Jar straight up.
8. NEVER replace Blender Jar onto unit while motor is running.

How to Use Personal Blending Jar

1. Always operate on a countertop or other supporting surface. Carefully place Cutting Blade Assembly and Collar onto Personal Blending Jar. Add ingredients to Personal Blending Jar.
2. Turn Personal Blending Jar upside down, shake to mix ingredients, and place onto Base.
3. Plug in Blender. Hold Personal Blending Jar in place while blending. Press and hold one of the PULSE settings to blend 15 to 30 seconds or until smooth.
4. Unplug. Hold Personal Blending Jar and lift straight up to remove.
5. Turn Blending Jar right side up; remove Collar and Cutting Blade Assembly from Personal Blending Jar. Hand-tighten Travel Lid onto Personal Blending Jar.

Blending Tips for the 20-oz. (591-mL) Personal Blending Jar

• When filling the Personal Blending Jar, place frozen ingredients or ice into the Personal Blending Jar first.
• For best performance in the 20-oz. (591-mL) Personal Blending Jar, the minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is 3/4 cup (6 ounces [177 mL]).
• If blending action does not start, stops during blending, or ingredients stick to sides of the Personal Blending Jar, turn Blender OFF (). Remove Personal Blending Jar, shake contents, and return to blending.
• Do not fill Personal Blending Jar above MAX fill line.
• 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 Personal Blending Jar.

How to Use Food Processor Attachment

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.

1. Make sure Blender is OFF () and unplugged. Insert Food Processor Adapter into Collar and turn clockwise to tighten. Then, place Food Processor Adapter straight down on Base.
2. Place Food Processor Bowl on Food Processor Adapter and turn clockwise to lock Bowl into place. To chop, carefully slide Food Processor S-Blade straight down onto motor shaft. Add food to Food Processor Bowl. Place Lid on Food Processor Bowl. Rotate Lid clockwise to lock. Slide Food Pusher into Food Chute. Plug into outlet. Pulse is recommended when using the Food Processor attachment. Press and hold one of the PULSE settings to process. To turn off, release button.
   To slice or shred, carefully slide Red Adapter for Slicing/Shredding onto Motor Shaft, then add Slicing/Shredding Disc. Place Lid on Food Processor Bowl. Rotate Lid clockwise to lock into place. Plug into outlet. Cut food to fit Food Chute. Press SLICE/SHRED button. Remove Food Pusher and insert food, using Food Pusher to push food through Food Chute. Press OFF () when finished processing.
3. Unplug.
4. Pull straight up to remove Food Processor Bowl with Collar still attached. Place on flat surface.
5. Turn Lid counterclockwise. While holding center of Food Processor S-Blade or Slicing/ Shredding Disc, carefully lift up to remove.

Food Processing Techniques:

• Cut food into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces before processing with S-blade.
• Do not use Food Processor Attachment for the following: grinding grain, coffee beans, or spices; slicing frozen meats; kneading dough; or crushing ice.
• When using Food Processor S-blade, do not process liquids past the MAX Liquid Fill line and other ingredients past the 24-oz (3-cup) line.

Care and Cleaning

Electrical Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.

1. Unplug.
2. Wipe Base, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild, nonabrasive cleanser.
3. Blender Jar and Personal Blending Jar are dishwasher-safe. Blender Lid, Travel Lid, Food Processor Lid, Food Processor Bowl, Food Processor S-Blade, Slicing/Shredding Disc, Red Adapter, and Food Processor Bowl should be placed in the top rack only. DO NOT use "SANITIZE" setting when washing in dishwasher. SANITIZE 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.
4. Store Slicing/Shredding Disc inside Blender Jar and leave Lid ajar to prevent container odor.

To easily clean, pour 2 cups (473 mL) warm water in Blender Jar and add one drop liquid dishwashing detergent. Run the Blender on MIX for 10 seconds. Discard soapy water. Rinse with clean water.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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. 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 any 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 fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
13. 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.
14. Blades are sharp; handle carefully—especially when assembling, disassembling, emptying, or cleaning inside blender jar.
15. Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
16. Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade assembly.
17. Always operate blender with lid and filler-cap or open vent opening of lid with mess-free spout in place. Remove filler-cap only for adding ingredients.
18. Ensure collar on base of blender jar and personal jar is tight and secure. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed.
19. Risk of thermal burn injury due to excessive pressure in the personal blending jar. Do not blend hot liquids in the personal blending jar.
20. 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.
21. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
22. Do not place blender jar in the freezer filled with food or liquid.
23. Do not blend hot liquids in personal jar.
24. Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the blender jar as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.
25. When blending hot liquids, remove filler-cap of two-piece lid or open vent opening of lid with mess-free spout, and close any lid openings along the edge intended for pouring. Hot liquids may push lid off jar during blending. To prevent possible burns: Do not fill blender jar beyond the 3-cup (710-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.
26. 
    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.
27. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade assembly on base without blender jar or personal jar attached.
28. If the jar should twist or rotate when motor is switched ON (I), switch OFF () immediately and tighten jar in collar or on blender base.
29. Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
30. Operating time cannot exceed 3 minutes for any accessory or speed setting.
31. Keep hands and utensils away from moving S-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 blender is not running.
32. The S-blade and slicing/shredding disc are sharp. Handle carefully. Store out of reach of children.
33. To reduce the risk of injury, never place S-blade or slicing/shredding disc on the processor or blender motor shaft without bowl properly attached.
34. Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating food processor or blender.
35. Never feed food into food chute by hand. Always use the food pusher.
36. Do not attempt to defeat the processor or blender lid interlock mechanism.
37. Make sure the S-blade and slicing/shredding disc have come to a full stop before removing processor lid.
38. Never use appliance for a longer period or with a larger amount of ingredients other than that recommended by appliance manufacturer.

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only. Use for food or liquids only.

Electrical Shock Hazard:

This product is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce 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.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.
If the cutting unit blades lock and do not move, it will damage the motor. Do not use; visit hamiltonbeach.com.