BLACK DECKER BL2208GB IceCrush 8-Speed Blender User Manual

BLACK DECKER BL2208GB IceCrush 8-Speed Blender User Manual

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

• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put blender base, cord or plug in water or other

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near

• 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

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact the consumer service number listed in this manual.

• This appliance has important markings on the plug 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

• Do not use

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated

• Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the blender is not

• Blades are Handle carefully.

• To reduce the risk of injury, never place blade assembly on base without the jar properly

• Always operate blender with cover in

• Do not blend hot

• Do not use appliance for other than intended

• 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

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This product is for household use only.

**POLARIZED PLUG (120V models only) **

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

**TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW **

Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove
the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

**ELECTRICAL CORD **

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
• Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their
• If an extension cord is used,
  1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance,
  2. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
  3. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over

Note: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the warranty department listed in these instructions.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BLENDER

1. Dual-opening Lid
2. Pour Spout
3. Ingredient Slot
4. 42 Glass Blending Jar
5. Handle
6. Blade Assembly
7. Gasket
8. Jar Base
9. Blender Base
10. Pulse/OFF Button
11. Speed Buttons

HOW TO USE

This product is for household use only.

GETTING STARTED

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

BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY

1. Turn blending jar upside down and place flat on counter top or work
2. Place the gasket against the glass

Important: Gasket MUST be between the jar and blade assembly or the blender will not function properly.

3. Place the blade assembly, blade first, into the (A).

4. Place jar base onto jar and rotate clockwise until it is tight (B).

5. Turn assembled jar right side

6. Place lid onto blending

Note: Do not plug in the cord.

7. Place on base, making sure it is pressed firmly

into place. (Jar base should not extend more than 1⁄8- inch above the rim at the top of the base.)

USING YOUR BLENDER

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

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

1. Make sure appliance is
2. Place foods to be blended into For best results place ingredients in jar in the following order: liquids, powders, soft foods, hard foods, ice.
3. Place lid on Make sure the pour spout and ingredient slot are closed.
4. Plug power cord into

Note: When in use, do not leave blender unattended. When using hard foods, such as ice or cheese, keep one hand on the lid to keep blender in place.

5. Select the speed that best suits your desired (See SPEED CHART)
   Note: Use PULSE for no more than five seconds at a time, allowing the blend- er to rest briefly between each pulse, no more than two minutes total. This helps break up the ice and distribute the ingredients.To remove the jar, grasp the handle and lift

6. Open pour spout toOpen the ingredient slot to add ingredients while the blender is running. Drop ingredients through the opening. (C).

Important: Do not remove the lid while the blender is running.

7. When finished, press the OFF button. Make sure blades have completely stopped before attempting to remove the blending jar from the
8. To remove the jar, grasp the handle and lift
9. To remove the jar, grasp the handle and lift

Note: Always unplug the appliance when not in use.

BLENDING TIPS AND TRICKS

• Cut food into pieces no larger than ¾” for use in the

• When preparing foods that have several different kinds of ingredients, always add liquid ingredients

• When ingredients splatter onto the sides of the jar or the mixture is very thick, press the OFF button to turn appliance 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 blender jar is completely

• When using PULSE function; use short Allow the blades to stop rotating between pulses. Do not use PULSE for more than 2 minutes.

• Use the Pulse button when preparing beverages that include ice cubes or anything frozen; this helps to produce a smoother

• It is helpful to begin the blending process on the lowest speed and then increase to a higher speed, if

• To stop blending at any time, press the OFF

• Do not store foods in the blending

• Do not overfill the blender (the blender is more efficient with less rather than more).

• Do not run blender for longer than 1 ½ minutes at a Scrape down sides of blending jar, if necessary, and continue blending.

• Do not use if blending jar is chipped or

• It is not recommended to use your blender to beat egg whites, mix dough, mash potatoes, or grind

DO NOT PLACE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IN THE BLENDER:

• Large pieces of frozen foods
• Tough foods such as raw turnips, sweet potatoes and potatoes
• Bones
• Hard salami, pepperoni
• Hot liquids

CARE AND CLEANING

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

CLEANING

1. Before cleaning, turn off and unplug
2. Lift blending jar by handle off power
3. Remove jar base by turning counterclockwise until
4. Remove gasket and blade

Caution: Blades are sharp, handle carefully.

5. Remove
6. Wash removable parts by hand or in your Place jar on bottom rack and rest of parts on top rack only.

Important:

• Do not place jar parts in boiling
• Do not immerse base in Wipe base with damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
• Remove stubborn spots by rubbing with damp cloth and nonabrasive

Note: If liquids spill onto base, wipe with damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on parts or finish.

QUICK CLEANING

For quick cleanup, combine 1 cup warm water and a drop of liquid dish soap in the blending jar. Cover and blend on Clean for about 30 seconds. Discard liquid and rinse jar thoroughly.

STORAGE

For convenient storage, wrap the cord around the feet on the bottom of the blender base.

SPEED CHART

LOW

1. Clean| •    Combine drop of dishwashing liquid and hot water to clean blender
2. Mix| •    Prepare sauces

•    Remove lumps from gravies

•    Reconstitute frozen juices, drink mixes and condensed soups

•    Prepare salad dressings

•    Puree hot liquids

3. Blend| •    Mix puddings

•    Combine pancake and waffle batter or mixes

•    Beat eggs for omelets and custards

4. Beat| •    Beat eggs for omelets and custards
   HIGH
5. Puree| •    Puree baby foods – fruits and vegetables

•    Blend protein drinks

6. Chop| •    Chop fruits and vegetables

•    Chop cooked meats

•    Chop nuts, coarse-to-fine

7. Smoothie| •    Prepare smoothies and milkshakes
8. Ice Crush| •    Crush ice

TROUBLESHOOTING

on the blender and turn counter clockwise until jar is released from the bottom.
Liquid is leaking from bottom of jar.| Gasket is either missing or not in place correctly.| Check that jar is assembled correctly.
Appliance does not turn on.| Appliance is not plugged in.| Check that appliance is plugged into a working outlet.
Mixture in blender does not seem to be blending.| Not enough liquid in mixture being blended or too much ice.| Turn the blender off and use a rubber spatula to redistribute the food; add some liquid and pulse the mixture to aid in the blending process.
Herbs or bread are sticking to sides of blender and not getting chopped.| Blender jar, food to be chopped and blade are not dry.| Always make sure that the jar, the blade and the food to be chopped are dry.
Food chopped is too fine or watery.| Food is over processed.| Use Pulse in short bursts or blend for a shorter time.

RECIPES

WILD BERRY YOGURT COOLER

2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup wild berry frozen yogurt 1 cup frozen cubed mango

• cup frozen hulled strawberries

Combine all ingredients in order listed into blending jar and close with lid. Pulse for several seconds (three to four times). Select Smoothie and let cycle run until mixture is smooth and well blended; about 30 seconds.
Mak es about 4 1 / 2 __cups.

MANGO AND CORN SALSA

1 / 2 __cup or ange pepper , cut int o 3 / 4 -inch chunk s

1 / 2 __cup purple onion, cut in 1 / 2 -inch piec es

• to 3 medium jalapeños, seeded and quartered 2 large cloves garlic

Juice of 1 lime

1 1 / 2 __cups t oma t o , cubed 1 large mango, cubed

1 / 2 __cup fr esh cilantr o lea v es

• cup canned whole kernel corn

In blending jar, combine pepper, onion, jalapeños and garlic. Place lid on jar. Pulse several times, for about 5 seconds each, to chop ingredients. Add lime juice, tomato, mango and cilantro and Pulse several times until vegetables

are chopped and mixture is blended. Spoon mixture into bowl; stir in corn. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve
erve with tortilla chips.
Mak es about 4 1 / 2 __cups.

WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION

Two-Year Limited Warranty(Applies only in the United States and Canada)
For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800 number listed within this section. Please DO NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of the manual.
What does it cover?

• Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Spectrum Brands Inc’s liability will not exceed the purchase price of
  For how long?

• Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of
  What will we do to help you?

• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory
  How do you get service?

• Save your receipt as proof of date of

• Visit the online service website at 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.

How does state law relate to this warranty?
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
What does your warranty not cover?

• Damage from commercial use

• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect

• Products that have been modified in any way

• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase

• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit

• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit

• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this limitation may not apply to )
  Are there additional warranty exclusions?

• This warranty shall not be valid where it is contrary to S. and other applicable laws, or where the warranty would be prohibited under any economic sanctions, export control laws, embargos, or other restrictive trade measures enforced by the United States or other applicable jurisdictions. This includes, without limitation, any warranty claims implicating parties from, or otherwise located in, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and the disputed Crimea region.

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