Wolf Gourmet WGBL200S Pro Performance Blender User Manual

Wolf Gourmet WGBL200S Pro Performance Blender

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

• Read all instructions.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Turn the appliance OFF(), then unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
• Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Keep hands and utensils, other than the tamper provided, out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. The cover must remain in place when using the tamper through the cover opening. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the blender is not running.
• Blades are sharp; handle carefully—especially when assembling, disassembling, emptying or cleaning blender jar.
• Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
• Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade assembly.
• Always operate blender with lid and emulsion cap assembly in place. Remove emulsion cap assembly only for adding ingredients or to insert the tamper.
• When blending hot liquids or ingredients, remove center emulsion cap assembly from the lid. Use caution: spray or excess steaming may cause scalding and burns. Do not exceed the 6-cup (1420-ml) level. Always begin processing on lowest speed. Keep hands and other exposed skin from the lid opening to prevent possible burns.
• Ensure cutter assembly is tight and secure to jar. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed.
• If the jar should twist or rotate when the motor is switched ON, switch OFF () immediately and tighten jar in collar or on blender base.
• Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
• Check that the appliance is OFF () before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF (); then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
• CAUTION! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
• Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the blender container as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only. Use for food or liquids only.

 WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, have an electrician replace the outlet.

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 electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. The extension cord must be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

If the cutting blade assembly locks and will not move, it will damage the motor.
Do not use. Call the customer care center for information.
Do not place blender jar in the freezer filled with food or liquid. This can result in damage to the cutting blade assembly, jar, blender, and possibly result in personal injury.

NOTE: This machine is equipped with motor overload protection. If the motor stops during operation due to overheating, unplug and allow it to cool down for approximately 15 minutes. Plug machine back in to resume normal operation.

Wattage/Peak Power Information

The wattage/ampere rating of the blender is determined by an Underwriters Laboratory test and is based on available cutting blade assembly, jar combinations, and attachments that may not be provided with your unit, but are available as replacement parts. This is a measure of input wattage/amperes after 30 seconds of operation. The blender as provided may draw significantly less power.

Peak power is the measure of the motor wattage during the first seconds of operation. This is when a blender requires the most power to crush ice, frozen fruit, etc. This is a better measure of what a blender motor can consume when power is needed most.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. • 1a Filler Cap
   • 1b Emulsion Cup
2. Lid
3. Tamper
4. Blender Jar
5. Cutting Blade Assembly
6. Jar Pad
7. Control Buttons
8. Control Knob
9. Base
10. Rating Plate Location

Parts and Features

1. Emulsion Cap Assembly: The two-piece cap has a filler cap inside an emulsion cup. The filler cap has markings for easy measuring, while the emulsion cup is used to make fine dressings and marinades. When both parts are removed, ingredients can be added or the tamper may be inserted into the lid.
2. Lid: The lid fits securely into the blender jar and can be easily removed by lifting the logo tab. To keep the spout of the pitcher mess-free, place the logo tab above the handle of the pitcher.
3. Tamper: The tamper mixes thick or frozen mixtures that cannot be processed with regular blending. It prevents air pockets from forming and is a handy tool when making nut butters.
4. Blender Jar: The durable jar is marked with ounces, cups, and milliliters. Your jar was made of a special co-polyester material selected for its weight, durability, and glass-like clarity. For care and cleaning of the jar, see page 14.
5. Cutting Blade Assembly: The cutting blade assembly is permanently installed in the blender jar.
6. Jar Pad: Simply lift to remove the rubber pad for easy cleaning.
7. Control Buttons: Two buttons are located on top of the base. Use START/STOP with any setting. Use PULSE with any variable speed when using the VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL.
8. Control Knob: Rotate knob to select PROGRAM, OFF, or VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL. When using VARIABLE SPEED, select any speed for blending and pulsing by rotating the Control Knob from 1 to 10.
9. Base: Contains the motor. DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER.
10. Rating Plate Location: Model number and rating information can be found under the base.

Automatic Overload Protection

The Wolf Gourmet Blender is equipped with motor overload protection. If the motor stops during operation due to overheating, unplug and allow it to cool down for about 15 minutes. Plug the Blender back in to resume normal operation.

GETTING STARTED

Preparing the Blender

After unpacking the Blender, wash everything except the blender base in hot, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wipe the blender base with a damp cloth or sponge. DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER. Care should be taken when handling the cutting blade assembly since it is very sharp. Refer to care recommendations on page 14.

IMPORTANT: Blender jar and cutting blade assembly are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect the jar for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always inspect the cutting blade assembly for broken, cracked, or loose blades. If the jar or cutting blade assembly is damaged, do not use it. Call our customer care center to obtain replacement parts.

Selecting Blender Settings

Select from four program settings or use VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL for precise speed control.

Settings

Programs are optimized for recipe categories and vary in blending speed and duration. The Blender automatically stops at the end of the program.

1. Turn the Control Knob counterclockwise from OFF to one of the following programs:
   1. SMOOTHIE – Blends frozen or fresh smoothies. Blender pulses three times at the beginning to chop ice or frozen ingredients and then ramps up to run on high for a total of 55 seconds. See SMOOTHIE tips on page 13.
   2. ICE CRUSH – Breaks ice into pieces small enough for slushies or fine cocktails. Blender continuously pulses from low to medium for 1 minute. See ICE CRUSH tips on page 13.
   3. PUREE – Gives a smooth, creamy consistency to fruit or vegetables and a fine texture when grinding grain and making powdered sugar. Blender slowly ramps up from low to high, running for 1 minute, 15 seconds. See PUREE tips on page 13.
   4. SOUP – Purees and heats ingredients to just under the boiling point. Do not blend more than 6 cups (1420 ml) on this program. When making soups, start with cold or room-temperature ingredients. The emulsion cap assembly can be kept in the lid. Blender runs for 6 minutes, 45 seconds. See SOUP tips on page 13.
2. Fill by opening the lid and adding ingredients. Replace the lid.
3. Press START/STOP.
4. Blender will automatically stop at the end of the program.
5. To stop the Blender at any time during the program, press START/STOP.
   If reactivated by pressing START/STOP again, the program will start at the beginning.
6. Rotate Control Knob to OFF to turn off power.

 WARNING

Burn Hazard

When blending hot liquids, avoid contact with spray or steam by:

• Always remove the emulsion cap assembly.
• Always begin blending on the lowest speed.
• Never exceeding the 6-cup (1420-ml) level.
• Always keep your hands and other exposed skin away from the lid opening.

HOW TO USE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL

Using Variable Speed Control

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL allows precise control of blending speeds.

1. Turn Control Knob from OFF.
2. Rotate Control Knob clockwise to 1.
3. Fill by opening the lid and adding ingredients. Replace the lid.
4. Press START/STOP.
5. Increase speed by slowly rotating the Control Knob clockwise.
6. Press START/STOP at any time to stop Blender.
7. Rotate Control Knob to OFF to turn off power.

Pulse

PULSE can be used with the VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL setting to control chopping action or to encourage mixing of ingredients.

1. Rotate Control Knob from OFF to VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL.
2. Rotate Control Knob clockwise to 1. Always start at 1 and adjust to a higher speed after starting the blender.
3. Fill by opening the lid and adding ingredients. Replace the lid.
4. Press the PULSE button.
5. Increase PULSE speed by rotating Control Knob clockwise.
6. Hold the PULSE button for the desired time.
7. Rotate Control Knob back to OFF.

BLENDER TIPS

GENERAL

• For best performance, the minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is one cup.
  (8 ounces [237 ml]).
• For thick smoothies or purees that are not blending well, using the tamper and incorporating a small amount of additional liquid may be all that is necessary to improve the results. Start by adding 1/4 cup (59 ml).
• To add foods while Blender is operating, remove the emulsion cap assembly and add ingredients through the opening.
• Do not store food or liquids in the blender jar.
• Avoid bumping or dropping the Blender when in operation or at any time.
• Cutting large whole fruits and vegetables may allow them to blend more quickly.
• Do not fill the blender jar past the highest graduation marking.
• Blender jar material is susceptible to impacts with hard ingredients, such as nuts, seeds, grains, and kernels, which may result in minor impact marks or the appearance of being cloudy. These are aesthetic issues and will not affect future blending performance.
• If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to the sides of the jar, insert a tamper to help move the mixture around, or add more liquid to the blender jar.

USING THE TAMPER

When blending very thick or frozen mixtures, such as peanut butter or sorbet, air pockets may occasionally form due to the high speed of the blades, which can cause ingredients to stop blending. This is called cavitation. If cavitation occurs, use the tamper to push the ingredients towards the blade. The tamper is designed to fit perfectly inside the opening in the jar’s lid so it may be used while the Blender is running. It will not touch the blade. ONLY use the tamper with the jar lid in place.

1. Remove the emulsion cap assembly. Insert the tamper through the hole in the blender lid.
2. The blender jar should not be more than two-thirds full when the tamper is used during blending.
3. Do not tamper with hot liquids.
4. If needed to help ingredients circulate, point the tamper toward the sides or corners of the container. Do not try to force the tamper deeper into the container and closer to the blades.

PREVENTING OVERLOADING

• Do not process recipes at lower speeds or higher speeds than recommended.
• Do not process recipes longer than recommended.

SMOOTHIE

• The SMOOTHIE setting was designed for pourable beverages made with liquid, fruits or vegetables, and a frozen component (ice or frozen fruit). For best results when using the SMOOTHIE setting, add liquids first, then ingredients from softer to harder. Add frozen ingredients and ice last. To achieve a pourable consistency and to keep the Blender running smoothly, the following guidelines should be used:

1. Ideally, there should be 1½ cups (355 ml) liquid for every 2 cups (473 ml) of ice or frozen fruit. A higher ratio of frozen ingredients may cause cavitation. Use the tamper to push ingredients toward the blade during the cycle if needed.
2. For best results, use at least 1 cup (237 ml) of liquid for every 1 cup (237 ml) of leafy greens. If using a larger quantity of leafy greens, after blending on the SMOOTHIE setting, you may want to blend 20 seconds longer on high to achieve an extra silky smoothie or use VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL to blend to your desired consistency.

Juicy fresh fruits such as grapes, oranges, strawberries, pineapple, and melons are considered as a liquid for purposes of achieving the proper ratio of liquids to frozen ingredients or leafy greens.

ICE CRUSH

• Different types of ice may require different methods of crushing depending on the quantity of ice.
• To crush crescent-shaped ice produced by most home ice makers and the cube ice made in trays, make sure the blender jar is dry, add no more than 5 cups (1.2 L) of ice, and run the ICE CRUSH cycle. This will produce a dry, fluffy ice perfect for snow cones.
• Cubes produced by undercounter or commercial ice machines and bagged iceares wetter anrequirees a different method. To crush wet ice, fill the blender jar with the desired amount of ice. It can be filled to the 8-cup capacity line. Next, add water to the blender jar until the ice floats above the blades. Run the ICE CRUSH cycle. Drain off excess water. This will produce a wet ice that is perfect for frozen drinks. Wet ice may also be crushed without using water if the Blender is filled with no more than 4 cups (946 ml) of ice.

PUREE

• The PUREE setting is best used to achieve a smooth consistency when blending cooked or soft fruits and vegetables, for making creamy dips such as hummus, and for grinding grains.
• Blend fresh whole juices (without frozen ingredients) on the PUREE setting for best results.

SOUP

• Do not blend more than 6 cups (1420 ml) on this program.
• When making soups, start with cold or room-temperature ingredients.
• The emulsion cap assembly can be kept in the lid.

CARE AND CLEANING

Care Recommendations

 WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse the cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquids.

BEFORE CLEANING

1. Unplug the cord.
2. Lift the blender jar assembly off the base.
3. Remove the emulsion cap assembly and the lid.

Recommendations

• To maintain the aesthetic characteristics of the blender jar, carefully wash and dry it immediately after every use.
• Use of a soft brush, like a baby bottle brush, and dish detergent is recommended for the removal of tough oils or stubborn ingredients from the jar and may help clean beneath the jar blades.
• Use a dish towel or soft cloth for drying.
• If the jar does not appear clean after the first wash, repeat.
• Avoid the use of abrasive or rough cleaners, scouring pads, brushes, and steel wool since they will cause scratches during the cleaning process.
• Soaking your jar in vinegar or a 10% bleach solution (up to 8 hrs) may help remove some stains or signs of cloudiness.

Troubleshooting

Blender fails to start.

• Make sure Control Knob is not in the OFF position.
• Ensure the unit is securely plugged into an outlet of proper voltage and frequency.
• Check to see if the fuse for the outlet has blown or if the circuit breaker has tripped.

The unit does not respond to button commands.

• Turn power off and back on using Control Knob to reset controls.
• If the unit does not respond, call our customer care center.

Blender smells like it is burning.

• Turn the Blender off, unplug it, and allow it to cool for 20 minutes.
• Although motors are tested during the manufacturing process, heavy use may cause the curing of motor windings. The smell may quickly dissipate after a few heavy uses.
• If the smell continues after additional heavy uses, call our customer care center.

There is grease around the bottom of the blender jar or on the countertop.

• Monitor the problem and source. This may indicate an issue with the jar bearings.
• Call our customer care center if the condition persists.

The blender jar is cloudy or stained. How can I clean it?

• Some cloudiness may be natural after use. Minerals from fruits, produce, and leafy greens, in addition to the oils of various nut butters, can sometimes cause a film on the blender jar.
• Sprinkle 1/4 cup (59 ml) baking soda into the Blender. Add 1 cup (237 ml) white vinegar. The mixture will bubble. When bubbling subsides, add 2 cups (473 ml) of water and blend on the SOUP cycle. Wash any remaining residue with dish soap and water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

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