Hamilton Beach 53531F Wave Action Quiet Blender Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Hamilton Beach

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Parts and Features
Blender Tips
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Limited Warranty
References
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53531F Wave Action Quiet Blender
Instruction Manual

READ BEFORE USE

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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.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
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.
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. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
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 out of the jar and away from the cutting blade, while blending or chopping food, to reduce the risk of severe personal injury and/or damage to the blender or available attachments (attachments may not be provided with blender). A rubber spatula may be used but must be used only when blender is not running.
Blades are sharp; handle carefully—especially when assembling, disassembling, emptying or cleaning blender jar.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade assembly on base without jar properly attached.
Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade assembly.
Always operate blender with cover in place.
Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
Check that the appliance Power Switch (part #9) 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.
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.
If the jar should twist or rotate when the motor is switched on, switch OFF immediately and tighten jar in collar or on base.
Ensure cutting blade assembly is tight and secure to jar. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed.
When blending hot liquids, remove filler-cap of two-piece lid or open vent opening of lid with mess-free spout, and close any lid openings along the edge intended for pouring. Hot liquids may push lid off jar during blending. To prevent possible burns: Do not fill blender jar beyond the 3-cup (710-mL) level. With the protection of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of lid. Keep exposed skin away from lid. Start blending at lowest speed.
Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the blender jar as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance intended for household use only. Use for food or liquids only.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This product is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized 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 fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, 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. 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.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

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 and jar combinations 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.
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.

Parts and Features

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Hamilton Beach 53531F Wave Action Quiet Blender -
Features

1	Pour Spout	6	Vent
2	Lid	7	Cutting Blade Assembly
3	Blender Jar	8	Collar
4	Base	9	Power Switch ON (l)/ OFF [on right side of Base] In ON (l)

position Switch will be red
5| Control Panel| 10| Cord Storage (back of Base)

How to Use

Before first use: After unpacking Blender, wash everything except Base in hot, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wipe Base with a damp cloth or sponge. DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER. Care should be taken when handling Cutting Blade Assembly as it is very sharp.
IMPORTANT : Your Blender Jar and Cutting Blade Assembly are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect Jar for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always inspect Cutting Blade Assembly for broken, cracked, or loose blades. If Jar or Cutting Blade Assembly is damaged, do not use. Visit hamiltonbeach.com/parts.

Make sure Blender is unplugged and Power Switch ON (I)/OFF is in OFF position. Place Base on clean, dry surface to keep foreign particles from being pulled up into motor during operation.
Place Cutting Blade Assembly, Blade side up, through opening in Blender Jar before twisting Collar onto bottom of Jar.
Set Jar onto Base, making sure it is securely seated. Jar can be placed on Base in multiple positions for easy access with left or right hand.
Add liquid ingredients first (at least 8 oz. [238 mL], then other ingredients to Jar. Do NOT fill ingredients above 48 oz. [1250 mL] fill line.
Plug into outlet. Press Power Switch ON (I)/OFF to ON (I) position. When Power Switch is in ON (I) position, Switch will be red.
IMPORTANT : Do not operate your Blender continuously for long periods exceeding 3 minutes. If you start to smell a burning odor, stop immediately and remove Blender Jar. Start and run Base ONLY with NO Blender Jar on highest speed for 2 minutes. When trying similar recipes in the future, reduce total amount of ingredients.
Before processing food or beverages, ensure that Lid is secured onto Jar and Jar is secured onto Base. Always place one hand on Lid during operation.
Press desired speed button based on function on Control Panel. When using PULSE Buttons, Blender will only run when Button is held down.
WARNING Burn Hazard.
When blending hot liquids, open vent opening of lid, and close any lid openings intended for pouring. If pouring with lid in place, ensure the hinged cap is securely in place. Hot liquids may push lid off jar during blending. To prevent possible burns: Do not fill blender jar beyond the 3-cup (710-ml) level. With the protection of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of lid. Keep exposed skin away from lid. Start blending at lowest speed.
ALWAYS press STOP Button to turn Blender off when finished blending, then press Power Switch ON (I)/OFF to OFF on side of Blender. Lift Jar to remove. Never place Jar onto unit while motor is running.

Blender Tips

Add more liquid if food is not blending properly.
To add foods when Blender is operating, open Vent and add ingredients through opening.
For best performance, minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is 1 cup (8 ounces/237 mL).
Always place liquid in Blender Jar first, then remaining ingredients.
If ice or frozen fruit pieces are not blending, stop Blender and pulse a few times.
Do not let ice stand in Blender Jar or allow ice to freeze in Jar. Immediately crush ice after placing in Jar.
If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of Blender Jar, there may not be enough liquid in Jar to blend efficiently.
Do not try to mash potatoes, mix stiff dough, whip egg whites, grind raw meat, or extract juices from fruits and vegetables.
Do not store food or liquids in Blender Jar.
Avoid bumping or dropping Blender when in operation or at any time.

Care and Cleaning

Unplug from outlet.
Remove Lid, Blender Jar, Collar and Cutting Blade Assembly. These parts are dishwasher-safe. DO NOT use “SANITIZE” setting when washing in dishwasher. “SANITIZE” cycle temperatures could damage your product. Parts can also be hand washed in hot, soapy water, then rinsed and dried.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning.
Do not immerse cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
Wipe Base, Control Panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn stains, use a mild, nonabrasive cleanser.
Store Blender with Lid ajar to prevent container odor. 5. For storage, fold Cord into back of Base.

Troubleshooting

Blender fails to start.

Power Switch is turned OFF . Press Power Switch to ON (l) position before blending.
Check to see if unit is securely plugged into an electrical outlet of proper voltage and frequency.
Check to see if fuse for electrical outlet has blown or if a circuit breaker has tripped.

Blender stops blending.

This Blender has thermal overload protection and will stop during operation due to overheating. Unplug and allow it to cool down for approximately 15 minutes. Plug machine back in to resume normal operation.

Ingredients will not mix properly.

Add liquid ingredients first (at least 8 oz. [238 mL], then other ingredients to Jar.
Do NOT fill ingredients above 48 oz. [1250 mL] fill line.
Solid pieces are too large.
Blender Jar is too full. Do not fill past MAX 48 oz. (1250 mL) fill line.
Cutting Blade Assembly blades are not sharp or are damaged. Inspect Blender Jar and Cutting Blade Assembly before each use.

Blender smells like it is burning.

Press STOP Button and then press Blender Power Switch to OFF and allow unit to cool.
Although motors are tested during manufacturing process, heavy use may cause curing of motor windings. This smell may quickly dissipate after a few heavy uses.
If smell continues after additional heavy uses, visit hamiltonbeach.com.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and three (3) years from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is unavailable, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Customer Service Department, 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit hamiltonbeach.com/customer- service in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca/customer-service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.