¦ To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put blender base, cord,or plug in water or other liquid. ¦ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. ¦ Turn off and unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. ¦ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Or, call the appropriate toll-free number listed on the cover of this manual. ¦ Do not use outdoors. ¦ The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. ¦ Never carry the unit by the cord or yank cord from an outlet; instead, grasp the plug firmly and pull to disconnect. ¦ Do not let the plug or cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces including the stove. Unit should be placed away from sinks and hot surfaces. ¦ Remove the jar and blade assembly from the blender before washing. ¦ Unit should be used for food preparation only. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. ¦ Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending. ¦ Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. ¦ Avoid contacting moving parts. ¦ To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter assembly blades on base without the jar properly attached. ¦ When blending hot liquids, remove the lid insert. Keep hands and face away from the lid insert opening while motor is running. ¦ Do not leave blender unattended during use. ¦ This product is for household use only not for commercial or industrial use. Use for anything other than intended will void the warranty. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS POLARIZED PLUG (120V Models Only) This appliance has a polarized plug—one blade is wider than the other. As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it and try again. If it still does not fit, contact an electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK POR FAVOR LEA ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO CONSERVER CE GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISATION Bistro™ blender 5 speed with glass jar (English) licuadora 5 velocidades con jarra de vidrio (Espanol) melangeur 5 vitesses avec recipient de verre (Francais) Accessories/Parts (USA/Canada) 1-800-738-0245 Accesorios/partes (EUA/Canada) Accessoires/Pieces (E.-U./Canada) Les modalites de la presente garantie donnent des droits legaux specifiques. L'utilisateur peut egalement se prevaloir FABRICADO por: Applica Manufacturing, S. de R.L. de C.V., Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated. d'autres droits selon l'etat ou la province qu'il habite. Acceso III No. 26 Fracc. ?U.S.A./Canada 1-800-231-9786 El producto puede variar ligeramente del ilustrado. Industrial Benito Juarez, C.P. 76120, Queretaro, QRO Mexico 01-800-847-2309 Telefono: 44-22-11-7800 Le produit peut differer legerement de celui illustre. Producto hecho in Mexico Impreso en Mexico Produit fabrique au Mexique Imprime au Mexique 2002/2-12-30E/S/F 400 W 120V 60 Hz Serie BLD100 Series How To Use – English Care and Cleaning BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY 1. Before first use, wash all parts except the Base. Put the Gasket on top of the Blade Assembly, place the Blade Assembly into the Jar Base, and turn the Jar Base clockwise until tight. (A) 2. Place the Jar firmly onto the Unit Base (see Exploded View) and twist slightly in either direction to be sure the Jar is properly "seated." HOW TO USE 1. Be sure the unit is "off" (O) and plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet. 2. Place the food or liquid to be blended into the Jar. 3. Put the Lid on the Jar before beginning. Be sure that the Lid Cap is in place. When crushing ice or hard foods, keep one hand on the Lid. 4. Select the desired speed setting: • Use settings 1-2 for gentle blending, chopping, and mixing; setting 3-4 for grindng, beating, and creaming; setting 5 for heavy-duty blending such as liquefying or pureeing fruits. • For quick blending tasks, turn the Control Dial to Pulse (P) for a few seconds, then release. Use the Pulse for best results when crushing ice. 5. If you want to add ingredients while the Blender is on, remove the Lid Cap and place through the Lid opening. (B) 6. When finished blending, turn to the "O" Off position. 7. To remove the Jar, lift it from the Unit Base. Remove the Lid before pouring. 8. For convenient storage, wind the cord around the tabs at the bottom of the Unit Base. (C) BLENDING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES • Cut food into small pieces (about 2 inches/50 mm) before adding to the Blender. To chop and grate, cut solid foods into 3/4" (19 mm) pieces. • When blending liquids and including ice cubes, limit the quantity to the 4-cup (1L) mark of the Jar. For warm ...