Black Decker BL1230SG PowerCrush Countertop Blender User Manual

Black Decker BL1230SG PowerCrush Countertop Blender

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:

• Read all instructions.
• To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the blender base, cord, or plug in water or other liquids.
• 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 from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped, or is damaged in any manner. Contact the consumer service number listed in this manual.
• 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 or sold by the appliance manufacturer, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the plug or cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
• Keep hands and utensils out of the container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A scraper may be used, but it must be used only when the blender is not running.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place the blade assembly on the base without the jar properly attached.
• Always operate the blender with the cover in place.
• Do not blend hot liquids.
• Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This product is for household use only.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWERCRUSH MULTI-FUNCTION BLENDER

1. Dual-opening lid (Part# BL1210BG-01) black, (Part# BL1220GG-01) white
2. Pour spout
3. Ingredient slot
4. Blending jar (Part# BL1130-03)
5. Handle
6. Blade assembly (Part# BL1210BG-02)
7. Jar base (Part# BL1130-06) black, (Part# BL1130G-06) white
8. Base (Blender bases may differ depending on the model number purchased)
9. OFF button
10. Speed buttons
11. Pulse buttons

The product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

GETTING STARTED

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

BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY

1. Turn the blending jar upside down and place it flat on the countertop or work surface.
2. Place the blade assembly in the bottom opening of the jar with blades down. (A) Caution: Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
3. Place the jar base onto the jar and rotate clockwise until it is tight.
4. Turn the assembled jar right side up.
5. Place a dual-opening lid on the blending jar. Note: Make sure the pour spout and ingredient slot are closed.
6. Unwrap the power cord from the storage area under the base.
7. Place the jar assembly on the base. (B).
8. Blender is now ready for use.

USING YOUR BLENDER

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

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

1. Make sure the appliance is OFF.
2. Place the foods to be blended into the jar. For best results, place ingredients in a jar in the following order: liquids, powders, soft foods, hard foods, ice. Note: You must always add a liquid before blending.
3. Place the lid on the jar. Make sure the pour spout and ingredient slot are closed.
4. Plug the power cord into the outlet. Note: When in use, do not leave the blender unattended. When using hard foods, such as ice or cheese, keep one hand on the lid to keep the blender in place.
5. Select the speed that best suits your desired task. (See SPEED CHART)
6. When blending thick mixtures, such as smoothies and milkshakes, press the Hi Pulse button for several seconds, then release. Repeat until the food has the desired consistency. (C) Note: Use PULSE for no more than five seconds at a time, allowing the blender to rest briefly between each pulse, no more than two minutes total. This helps break up the ice and distribute the ingredients.
7. Open the ingredient slot to add ingredients while the blender is running. Drop ingredients through the opening. (D). Important: Do not remove the lid while the blender is running.
8. When finished, press the OFF button. Make sure blades have completely stopped before attempting to remove the blending jar from the base.
9. To remove the jar, grasp the handle and lift up.
10. Open the pour spout to serve. Note: Always unplug the appliance when not in use.

BLENDING TIPS AND TRICKS

• Cut food into pieces no larger than 3⁄4” 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 OFF button to turn the 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, make sure the blender jar is completely dry.
• When using the PULSE function, use short bursts. Allow the blades to stop rotating between pulses. Do not use PULSE for more than 2 minutes.
• Use the Hi Pulse button when preparing beverages that include ice cubes or anything frozen; this helps to produce a smoother texture.
• 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 OFF button.
• When blending hot ingredients, open the ingredient slot. Cover the lid with a cloth to avoid splattering and only use the lowest speed. Do not blend more than 21⁄2 to 3 cups at a time.
• Do not store food in the blending jar.
• Do not overfill the blender (the blender is more efficient with less rather than more).
• Do not run Blender for longer than 11⁄2 minutes at a time. Scrape down the sides of the blending jar, if necessary, and continue blending.
• Do not use if the blending jar is chipped or cracked.
• It is not recommended to use your blender to beat egg whites, mix dough, mash potatoes, or grind meats.

DO NOT PLACE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IN THE BLENDER:

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

USING THE PERSONAL BLENDER JAR (NOT INCLUDED WITH ALL MODELS)

Caution: Do not blend hot liquids in the personal jar.

• Place the personal blender jar on a flat surface with the open end facing up. Fill the jar with ingredients. Do not fill ingredients past the “20 oz.” marking. Note: For best results, add ingredients in the following order:

1. Liquid
2. Ice
3. Hard Foods
4. Soft Foods
5. Powders

• Place the blade assembly in the jar opening with blades down.
• Place the jar base onto the jar and rotate clockwise until it is tight. It is important to tighten to prevent leaking during blending.
• Turn the personal jar upside down and place it on the blender base.
• Select the appropriate speed or use PULSE to blend to the desired consistency.
• Once blending has finished, remove the personal jar by lifting off the base. Turn the jar over and place it on a flat surface.
• Remove the jar base from the personal jar by turning counterclockwise. Then, carefully remove the blade assembly.
• Place the personal jar drinking lid on the personal jar and enjoy your delicious drinks on the go.

Caution: Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

Note: The maximum rating is based on the blender jar attachment. The power input of the optional personal jar is less than the allowable deviation.

SPEED CHART

CARE AND CLEANING

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

CLEANING:

1. Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the appliance.
2. Lift the blending jar by the handle off the base.
3. Remove the jar base by turning it counterclockwise until loose.
4. Remove the blade assembly. Caution: Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
5. Remove the 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.

HELPFUL TIPS:

• For quick cleanup, combine 1 cup hot water and a drop of liquid dish soap in the blending jar.
• Cover and blend on Easy Clean 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: Do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on parts or the finish.

RECIPES

CLASSIC SMOOTHIE

This easy-to-blend classic smoothie is a great way to refresh at any time of day!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups apple juice
• 2 medium bananas, halved
• 2 cups whole strawberries, frozen

Directions:

Place all ingredients in the blender jar in the order shown. Cover and blend on SMOOTHIE (HI) for 30 seconds, or until smooth.

Makes about 3 cups.

Tip: Substitute orange juice for apple juice.

QUICK AND EASY SALSA

This fast and easy restaurant-style salsa is a great substitute for fresh Pico de Gallo when tomatoes are no longer in season. Serve it with your favorite chips or as a topping for tacos.

Ingredients:

• 2 (10 oz.) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1⁄2 small onion, quartered
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro, loosely packed
• 1 Tbsp. lime juice
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1⁄2 tsp. cumin
• 1⁄2 tsp. salt

Directions:

Place ingredients in blender jar, in order shown. Cover and pulse on Chop (LOW PULSE) for 30 seconds or to desired consistency. For a small batch, cut the recipe in half.

How do you get service?

• Save your receipt as proof of the date of sale.
• Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/blackanddecker, or call toll-free 1-800-465-6070, for general warranty service.
• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.

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