PowerXL BL1610XLBG Boost Blender Plus Owner’s Manual

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

The PowerXL™ Boost Blender Plus™ will provide you with many years of delicious and healthy blending. But before you begin, it’s very important that you read this entire manual, making certain that you are totally familiar with this appliance’s operation and precautions.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING

PREVENT INJURIES! – CAREFULLY READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Avoid contacting moving parts.
5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. If this happens, contact the consumer service number listed in this manual.  This appliance has importantmarkings on the plug blade. The attachment plug or entire cord set (if the plug is molded onto cord) is not suitable for replacement. If damaged, the appliance must be replaced.
6. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let the plug or cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
9. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
10. 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 must be used only when the blender is not running.
11. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place blade assembly on base without the jar properly attached.
13. Always operate blender with cover in place.
14. Do not blend hot liquids.
15. Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
16. 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.
17. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SAFETY FEATURES

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 base 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

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If an extension cord is used,
   • The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance,
   • If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a groundingtype 3-wire cord, and
   • 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 unintentionally.

NOTE: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the customer service department listed in these instructions

Parts & Accessories

1. Dual-Opening Lid
2. PerfectPour™ Spout
3. Ingredient Slot
4. Blending Jar
5. Handle
6. Jar Base/Blade Assembly
7. Base
8. Off Button
9. Speed Buttons
10. Pulse Buttons

Instructions for Use

Before First Use

• Remove all packing material, any stickers from the product, and the plastic band around the plug.
• Remove and save literature.
• Wash all removable parts as instructed in the “Cleaning & Storage” section of this manual.

Blender Jar Assembly

1. Turn the blending jar upside down and place it flat on a countertop or work surface. CAUTION: The blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

2. Place the jar base/blade assembly onto the jar and rotate clockwise until it is tight.

3. Turn the assembled jar right side up.

4. Place the lid on the blending jar.
   NOTE: Make sure the ingredient slot is closed.

5. Unwrap the power cord from the storage area under the base.

6. Place the jar assembly on the base and turn clockwise to lock into place. The marks on the jar assembly will align with the marks on the top edge of the base.

7. The blender is now ready for use.

Using the Boost Blender Plus™

IMPORTANT: The appliance should always have its 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 food to be blended into the jar. For best results, place ingredients in 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 an electrical 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 the “Speed Chart” section).

6. When blending thick mixtures, such as smoothies and milkshakes, press the high pulse button for several seconds and then release. Repeat until the food has desired consistency.
   NOTE: Use the pulse function 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. If air pockets or clogs form in the mixture, press down on the lid to break them up. This lowers the jar and raises the blades within the mixture (see the “Using the Boost Function” section). IMPORTANT: Do not remove the lid while the blender is running.

8. When finished, press the off button. Make sure the blades have completely stopped before attempting to remove the blending jar from the base.

9. To remove the jar, grasp the handle, turn jar counterclockwise, and lift up. NOTE: Always unplug the appliance when not in use.

Using the Boost Function

The blades can reach up through an air pocket into the ingredients above. This allows the blending vortex to reestablish. If an air pocket is persistent, add liquid.

Speed Chart

Tips

• Cut food into pieces no larger than ¾ inch for use in the blender.
• When blending several different kinds of ingredients, always add liquid ingredients first.
• When making breadcrumbs, 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 the pulse function for more than 1 ½ minutes.
• Use the high pulse button when crushing ice cubes or anything frozen. For efficient ice crushing, repeatedly press down and release the high pulse button and the lid in unison.
• 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.
• Do not store foods in the blending jar.
• Do not overfill the blender (the blender is more efficient with less rather than more).
• Do not run the blender for more than 1 ½ 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.
• Refrain from tapping or banging the jar base/blade assembly on the counter.

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 or pepperoni
• Boiling liquids (cool for 5 minutes before placing in the blending jar)

Cleaning & Storage

Clean the appliance after each use.

1. Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the appliance.

2. Use the handle to lift the blending jar off of the base.

3. Remove jar base/blade assembly by turning it counterclockwise until loose.
   CAUTION: The blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

4. Combine 1 cup of hot water and a drop of liquid dish soap in the blending jar. Cover and blend for about 30 seconds while pressing down on the lid a few times to clean the seal mechanism.

5. Disassemble and wash the 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.

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 the parts or finish.

Recipes

Classic Smoothie
Makes about 3 cups
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:

1. Place all the ingredients in the blender jar in the order shown.
2. Cover and blend on high until smooth (about 30 seconds).
   TIP: You can 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
• ½ small onion, quartered
• 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded & deveined
• 1 clove garlic, peeled & smashed
• ½ cup cilantro, packed loosely
• 1 tbsp. lime juice
• 1 tsp. sugar
• ½ tsp. cumin
• ½ tsp. salt

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients in the blender jar in the order shown.
2. Cover and pulse on low pulse until the desired consistency is reached (about 30 seconds).
   TIP: For a small batch, cut this recipe in half

90-Day Money-Back Guarantee

The PowerXL™ Boost Blender Plus™ is covered by a 90-day money-back guarantee. If you are not 100% satisfied with your product, return the product and request a replacement product or refund. Proof of purchase is required. Refunds will include the purchase price, less processing and handling. Follow the instructions in the Return Policy below to request a replacement or refund.

Replacement Guarantee Policy

Our products, when purchased from an authorized retailer, include a 1-year replacement guarantee if your product or component part does not perform as expected, the guarantee extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. If you experience an issue with one of our products within 1 year of purchase, return the product or the component part for replacement with a functionally equivalent new product or part. The original proof of purchase is required, and you are responsible to pay to return the appliance to us. In the event a replacement appliance is issued, the guarantee coverage ends six (6) months following the receipt date of the replacement appliance or the remainder of the existing guarantee, whichever is later. HPC BRANDS reserves the right to replace the appliance with one of equal or greater value.

Return Policy

If, for any reason, you would like to replace or return the product under the money-back guarantee, your order number can be used as the return merchandise authorization number (RMA). If the product was purchased in a retail store, return the product to the store or use “RETAIL” as the RMA. Return your product to the address provided below for a replacement, which will incur no additional processing and handling fees, or for the refund of your purchase price, less processing and handling.
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You are responsible for the cost of returning the product. You can locate your order number at www.customerstatus.com. You can call customer service at 973-287-5106 or email info@tvcustomerinfo.com for any additional questions. Pack the product carefully and include in the package a note with (1) your name, (2) mailing address, (3) phone number, (4) email address, (5) reason for return, and (6) proof of purchase or order number, and (7) specify on the note whether you are requesting a refund or replacement. Write the RMA on the outside of the package.

Send the product to the following return address:
PowerXL™ Boost Blender Plus™
HPC BRANDS, LLC
500 Returns Road
Wallingford, CT 06495
If the replacement or refund request has not been acknowledged after two weeks, please contact Customer Service at 973-287-5106.

Refund

Refunds requested within the money-back guarantee timeframe will be issued to the payment method used at purchase if the item was purchased directly from HPC BRANDS. If the item was purchased from an authorized retailer, proof of purchase is required, and a check will be issued for the item and sales tax amount. Processing and handling fees are non-refundable.

References

• customerstatus.com

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