Black+Decker BL1400DG-P Quiet Blender with Cyclone Glass Jar

User Manual Blender

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Dual-opening lid (part no. BL1250-01)

2. Pour Spout

3. Ingredient Slot

4. Blending jar (part no. BL1250-02)

5. Handle

6. Blade assembly (part no. BL1400-01)

7. Jar base (part no. BL1400-02)

8. Base

9. Digital Control Panel

10. Single serve jar travel lid (part no. BL1400-03)

11. Single serve jar (part no. BL1400-04)

12. Cord storage (under base)

GETTING STARTED

• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the power plug.
• Remove and save literature.
• Please visit the page to register your warranty.
• Wash all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING section of this manual.

BLENDING JAR ASSEMBLY

1. Turn blending jar upside down and place flat on counter top or work surface.

2. Place the blade assembly in bottom opening of the jar with blades down. (A)

Caution: Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

3. Place the jar base onto the blending jar (A) and rotate clockwise until tight. It is important to tighten to avoid leaking while blending

4. Turn assembled jar right side up.

5. Place the dual-opening lid on blender jar.

6. Uncoil power cord from storage area under the blender base.

7. Place the jar assembly on blender base.

8. Blender is now ready for use.

USING YOUR BLENDER

Important: Appliance should always have lid in place when in use.

Caution: Do not place blender jar onto base when motor is running.

1. Make sure appliance is OFF.

2. Place ingredients to be blended into jar. For best results, add ingredients in the following order:

1. Liquids 2. Powders 3. Soft foods 4. Hard foods 5. Ice

Tip: When using frozen fruits it is not necessary to also add ice.

3. Place lid on jar; make sure the pour spout and ingredient slot are closed.

4. Plug power cord into outlet. Press ON/OFF button. LED should turn a solid color to signify the blender is in standby mode. After 2 ½ minutes the unit will automatically power off if no buttons are pressed.

Note: When in use, do not leave blender unattended. When using hard foods, such as ice or cheese, keep one hand on the lid to keep blender in place.

5. Select the speed that best suits your desired task. (See SPEED CHART)

Important: Do not hold speed button. Simply press the desired speed, watch, and press (ON/OFF) when the desired consistency is achieved. Holding the button for longer than 30 seconds will cause the blender to shut off. Unit must be shut off to reset.

6. When blending thick mixtures, such as smoothies and milkshakes, use the PULSE/Ice Crush button for several seconds, then release. Repeat to mix ingredients and then run continuously until food has reached desired consistency. Releasing pulse stops the blending and the unit returns to STANDBY. You may use a spatula or utensil to move ingredients and thick mixtures around in the blender jar, but only after stopping the blender. Turn the blender OFF before using a utensil

7. Open the ingredient slot to add ingredients while the blender is running. Drop ingredients through the opening.

Important: Do not remove the lid while the blender is running.

8. When finished, press (ON/OFF) to stop blending. Make sure blades have completely stopped before attempting to remove the blending jar from the base (refer to TROUBLESHOOTING for any issues).

9. Press (ON/OFF) to power off and unplug the blender.

10. To remove the jar, grasp the handle and lift up.

11. Open pour spout to serve. Note: Unit will auto shutoff after 2 ½ minutes without use.

12. Always unplug the appliance when not in use.

USING THE PREPROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS

• Fill the assembled blender jar with the desired ingredients.
• Place the dual-opening lid on the jar.
• Place the jar on the base.
• Press desired preprogrammed button. The blender will automatically mix and blend the following recipes with the press of a button:

- Smoothie: 30 seconds to blend fruits and vegetables to a smooth consistency.

- Icy drinks: Perfect for classic icy drinks like Margaritas with small ice crystals.

- Shake/Mix: Create thick, smooth and creamy frozen treats or use to combine other ingredients together.

USING THE SINGLE SERVE BLENDER JAR

1. Place the single serve blender jar on a flat surface with the open end facing up. Fill the jar with ingredients. Do not fill ingredients past the Max fill line.

2. Place blade assembly in the jar opening with blades down.

3. Place jar base onto jar and rotate clockwise until it is tight. It is important to tighten to prevent leaking during blending.

4. Turn single serve jar upside down and place on the blender base.

5. Select speed 1 or use PULSE/Ice Crush to blend to desired consistency. While blending, keep one hand holding the single serve jar.

6. Once blending has finished, remove the single serve jar by lifting off the base. Turn the jar over and place it on a flat surface.

7. Remove the jar base from the single serve jar by turning counterclockwise. Then carefully remove blade assembly

8. Place the single serve jar drinking lid on the single serve jar and enjoy your delicious drinks on-the-go.

BLENDING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

• Cut food into pieces no larger than ¾” for use in the blender.
• When preparing foods that have several different kinds of ingredients, always add liquid ingredients first.
• When ingredients splatter onto the sides of the jar or the mixture is very thick, press the ON/OFF button to turn appliance off. Remove the lid and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the jar and to redistribute the food, pushing food toward the blades. Replace the lid and continue blending.
• When making bread crumbs or blending dry goods, make sure blending jar and blade assembly are completely dry.
• The PULSE/ICE CRUSH function is helpful when short bursts of power are needed, such as when preparing thick smoothies or milkshakes. Do not use pulse for more than 10 seconds at a time. Release the PULSE/ICE CRUSH button regularly, allow the blender to rest briefly, then continue.
• Do not run blender for longer than 1 ½ minutes at a time.
• Do not use if blender jar is chipped or cracked.
• It is helpful to begin the blending process on the lowest speed and then increase to a higher speed, if necessary.
• To stop blending at any time, press the ON/OFF button.
• When blending hot ingredients open the ingredient slot. Cover lid with a cloth to avoid splattering and use speed 1. Do not blend more than 2 ½ to 3 cups at a time.
• Always operate the blender with the lid on the jar.
• Do not store foods in the blending jar.
• Do not overfill the blender (the blender is more efficient with less rather than more)

DO NOT USE BLENDER TO BLEND:

• Large pieces of frozen foods
• Tough foods such as raw turnips, sweet potatoes and potatoes
• Bones
• Hard salami, pepperoni
• Boiling liquids (cool for 5 minutes before placing in blending jar)
• Egg whites
• Dough
• Meats

CARE AND CLEANING

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

1. Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the appliance.

2. Lift the blending jar by the handle off the base.

3. Remove jar base by turning it counterclockwise until loose.

4. Remove the blade assembly.

Caution: Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

5. Remove lid.

6. Wash removable parts by hand or in the dishwasher. Place the jar on the bottom rack and the rest of the parts on the top rack only

CLEANING TIPS

• For quick cleanup, combine 1 cup hot water and a drop of liquid dish soap in the blending jar.
• Cover and blend on Speed 2 for about 30 seconds.
• Discard liquid and rinse thoroughly.

Important:

• Do not place the jar parts in boiling liquids.
• Do not immerse the base in liquid. Wipe the base with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
• Remove stubborn spots by rubbing with a damp cloth and nonabrasive cleaner.

Note: If liquids spill onto the base, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on parts or finish.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPEED AND FUNCTION CHART

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• Read all instructions.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull it from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
• Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair and clothing- as well as spatulas and other utensils- away from beaters during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons, and/or damage to the mixer.
• Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Support at the toll-free number listed in the warranty section. This appliance has important markings on the plug blade. The attachment plug or entire cordset (if plug is molded onto cord) is not suitable for replacement. If damaged, the appliance must be replaced.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
• Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the blender is not running.
• Blades are sharp. Handle Carefully.
• To reduce risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on base without jar attached properly.
• Always operate blender with cover in place.
• Do not blend hot liquids.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduce physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The maximum rated wattage for this product was obtained with the glass blending jar. Other recommended attachments may draw significantly less power or current.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

POLARIZED PLUG (120V models only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

ELECTRICAL CORD

a) A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

b) Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

c) If an extension cord is used:

1) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; and

2) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Note: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the warranty department listed in these instructions.

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