Place blender base on clean, dry surface to keep foreign particles from being pulled up into motor during operation. 2. Align dispenser lever with spring facing base. Insert one side of dispenser lever tabs into notches on front of the base. Press dispenser lever to the side to allow the second tab to slide into a notch on base. 3. For dispenser assembly and cutting assembly instructions, see the “Cleaning” section. 4. For thermal jar models, insert blending jar into thermal jar. 5. Fit gasket o

This provides the pulsing action. The BlendSmart™ button will provide a professional programmed blending cycle. It will begin pulsing, then start slowly and increase speed to blend, before it shuts off automatically. * NOTE: On some models, the highest speed may be referred to as SMOOTHIE or LIQUEFY. Crushing Ice Fill blender jar half-full with cold water. Add about 2 cups (500 ml) of ice cubes. Place lid on blender jar then press and release the Ice Breaker™ button. Continue until ice is crushe

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: wDANGER wWARNING You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow

Always inspect cutting assembly for broken, cracked, or loose blades. If jar or cutting assembly is damaged, do not use. Call our toll-free customer service number to obtain replacement parts. 1. Make sure blender is unplugged. Place blender base on clean, dry surface. 2. Fit gasket over blades as shown in illustration on page 4. The gasket must lie flat. Set jar on top of gasket and screw on cutting assembly. Make sure the cutting assembly is firmly screwed onto the jar. 3. Set jar into place o

If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by modifying the plug in any way. 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 electrica

15. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blades on base without jar properly attached. 16. Always operate blender with cover in place. 17. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover. Do not fill blender container beyond the 3 cup level. Always begin processing at the lowest speed setting. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the cover opening to prevent possible burns. 18. Screw on jar retaining ring firmly. Injury can result if moving blades accidental