Hamilton Beach 54616C Blender User Manual


 
5
How to Assemble
IMPORTANT: Your blender jar and
cutting assembly are subject to wear
during normal use. Always inspect jar
for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always
inspect cutting assembly for broken,
cracked, or loose blades. If jar or cut-
ting assembly is damaged, do not use.
Call our toll-free customer service num-
ber 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 on blender base,
making sure it is securely seated.
If not, gently rock the jar until seated.
OPTIONAL: When dispenser is not
needed,
replace dis-
penser with
spout cap.
Remove
dispenser by
rotating
counterclock-
wise (see
“How to Clean” section). Insert
spout cap on jar. Turn spout cap
clockwise to tighten.
4. When spout cap is not in use, snap
onto bottom of blender base for
storage.
How to Operate
1. Plug cord into outlet.
2. Put ingredients in jar. Place lid with
filler cap on jar.
3. Process food or beverages. See the
“Blending Specific Foods” section
for speeds and processing tips.
NOTE: When blending thin liquids,
do not fill above the 32-ounce/
4 cup/1200 ml mark on blender jar.
4. ALWAYS turn blender off and wait
until blades have stopped rotating
before removing jar.
5. To remove jar after blending is com-
plete, lift the jar straight up. If it is not
easily removed, rock gently and lift.
Do not twist.
To Use the Dispenser:
To dispense thick liquids (such as
milkshakes, smoothies, frozen drinks,
etc.), turn the control knob to
DISPENSE
and pull Dispenser Lever up. Turn OFF
after dispensing.
NOTE: Blender MUST be ON to
dispense thick liquids and frozen drinks.
When dispensing thin liquids, it may not
be necessary to turn the blender ON to
dispense the liquid.
NOTE: NEVER replace jar onto unit
while motor is running.
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