BEFORE FIRST USE Place the box on a large, sturdy flat surface. Carefully unpack your blender and remove all packaging material and literature. Remove any labels or stickers from the blender. To remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging, you may wipe the base with a clean, damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the base in water or other liquid. Carefully clean the accessories in warm water with mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. The glass jar can be placed in the top rack of your dishwasher. The stainless steel jar cannot be placed in the dishwasher, it should be washed by hand. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. (See “Cleaning Your Blender” section of this manual for detailed instructions.) Keep all plastic bags away from children. 3 KNOW YOUR BLENDER FIGURE 1 1.51.3 1. Ingredient Cap (2 included) 7. Blade Assembly Base 2. Dual Action Locking (2 included) Lid (2 included) 8. Pulse Control 3. Lid Seal (2 included) 9. Speed Control 4. Glass Jar 10. Base 5. Sealing Ring (2 included) 11. Cord Storage 6. Blade Assembly (2 included) 12. Stainless Steel Jar 4 KNOW YOUR BLENDER (continued) FEATURES: 1. TWO REMOVABLE BLADE ASSEMBLIES: For easy cleaning. 2. CORD STORAGE: For easy and convenient storage. 3. TWO LIDS WITH REMOVABLE INGREDIENT CAPS: The durable, sealed lids have 3 positions: locked, unlocked for fitting and removing lids and you can remove the central cap to easily add ingredients during blending. 4. ICE CRUSH FUNCTION: Select the maximum speed (5), and this unique function will easily crush ice by intermittently switching between “on” and “off” for maximum efficiency. 5. 5-SPEED SOFT-TOUCH CONTROLS WITH PULSE: Illuminated soft-touch controls are easy-to-use and guarantee the perfect speed for all blending tasks. 6. DROP-ON JARS: No need to turn and twist the jar for perfect positioning. Just drop the jar onto the base, and it will slide and lock into place, just like professional blenders. 7. DUAL SAFE SYSTEM: A De’Longhi exclusive, this system is equipped with an automatic safety device that shuts down the motor if the jar is removed from the base while in operation. 8. BRUSHED DIE-CAST ALUMINUM BASE: Heavy-duty base ensures maximum stability, and brushed aluminum finish beautifully complements any kitchen decor. 9. SOFT START FEATURE: Automatically starts the blender at a lower speed to prevent splattering, then quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal performance. 10. HEAVY-DUTY GLASS JAR: The durable 50-ounce capacity glass jar resists scratching and discoloration. HEAVY-DUTY STAINLESS STEEL JAR: The durable 50-ounce capacity stainless steel jar is professional-quality and light weight. 5 OPERATING YOUR BLENDER 1. Place the blender on a flat, level surface away from any edge. 2. Carefully fit the sealing ring, ensuring that the seal is placed completely under the rim of the blade assembly. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. NOTE: Leaking will occur if the seal is damaged or not fitted correctly. 3. Carefully attach the blade assembly to the blade assembly base. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. 4. Carefully screw the jar tightly onto the blade assembly. 5. Push the lid seal into the underside of the lid. Fit and lock the ingredient cap by turning it one position. 6. Fit the lid to the jar and turn the ingredient cap to the locked position. NOTE: The locked position is noted on top of the lid. The ingredient cap can be placed in three different positions. a) Unlocked: To remove the ingredient cap. b) Unlocked: To remove and replace the lid. c) Locked: Locks the lid to the jar. 7. Place the blender onto the base. 8. Plug the unit into a 120V / 60Hz only outlet. The “0” on the speed control will illuminate red indicating the power is on. 9. Select a speed and the relevant number will illuminate green. 10. The pulse mode allows you to create a burst of power for quick, efficient blending. To use the pulse function, push and release “PULSE” in middle of speed control. Repeat if necessary. The motor keeps running for as long as the button is pushed in. This allows you to control the texture of various foods. 11. To crush ice select the maximum speed (5). It will intermittently switch between “on” and “off” for maximum efficiency. 12. To dislodge food, use a rubber or plastic spatula to help remove food lodged around the blade assembly. DO NOT USE SPATULA UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER OFF. Replace the lid and ingredient cap and continue blending, if necessary. Make sure spatula is not inside jar before blending. 6 OPERATING YOUR BLENDER (continued) 13. When finished blending, press the “0” button on the speed control and unplug the blender from the outlet. Although this unit is equipped with a “Dual Safe System” that will automatically shut off the unit “off” if the jar is removed from the base, it is not recommended to remove jar while unit is “on”. 7 OPERATING YOUR BLENDER (continued) DOs and DON’Ts WHEN USING YOUR BLENDER: DO 1. Always add liquid ingredients to the jar...