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How to use the Stand Blender

Using the Stand Blender

First, clean all parts and accessories. Be sure the countertop beneath the Blender and surrounding areas are dry and clean.

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IMPORTANT: When moving your Blender, always support/lift from the Blender base. Base will become disengaged from jar if carried by Blender jar or Blender jar handle only.

  1. Add ingredients into jar (max. 56 oz / 1.6 L or max. 48 oz / 1.4 L for Glass Jar).
    Secure the Lid and Lid Center Cap.

  1. Place and align the Jar with the Slot to fit inside the jar pad, facing Jar handle towards Control Dial. Plug the Blender into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

  1. Turn Dial from (O) to desired speed or preset recipe program. Press () to start.  CLICK HERE for more information on Blender Function Guide.

  1. When finished, press () to stop. Unplug before removing the Blender Jar.

NOTE: For variable speeds (from 1 to 5), the Blender will stop automatically after 3 minutes of run time. For preset recipe programs, the Blender will automatically stop blending once the cycle is complete.

  1. Pulse mode: Press (). Turn and hold the Control Dial from (O) to (P) as per desired interval of time. When finished, release the Dial to stop.

  1. Tamper accessory: Remove the Lid Center Cap only. Stir or press contents down towards the blade. Then, place the Lid Center cap back before resuming blending.

NOTE: If blending hot liquids and ingredients, start on a low speed and then ramp up to the desired speed. Use variable speed and run for 1-2 minutes.
IMPORTANT: Allow the Blender to fully stop before removing the Lid, Jar, or pouring out blended ingredients.

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