Hamilton Beach 51182 Mini Cordless Portable Personal Blender for Shakes and Smoothies User Manual

Hamilton Beach 51182 Mini Cordless Portable Personal Blender for Shakes

and Smoothies

Product Information

The Portable Cordless Blender is a versatile appliance designed for blending various ingredients. It is intended for household use only and comes with important safety precautions to ensure user safety. The blender features a Quick Charge function for faster blending and is equipped with an LED light indicator. The package includes a Blender Jar, Travel Lid, Blade Guard, Base with Blade Assembly, USB Plug End, Base Plug End, Charging Port Cover, and USB Cable.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before first use, wash the Blender Jar, Travel Lid, and Blade Guard in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not submerge the base.
2. Charge the Blender before first use:
   • Remove the Charging Port Cover and insert the Base Plug into the Charging Port.
   • Plug the USB Plug End into a USB plug adapter and then plug it into a power outlet OR plug the USB Plug End into your computer or car.
   • The LED light will turn solid blue when fully charged. For optimal charging performance, use a 2 A charger. It takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge.
   • Note : The blender cannot be operated while charging.
3. Inspect the Blender Jar and Blades for any damage before each use. If any parts are damaged, do not use them. Visit hamiltonbeach.com/customer-service (for U.S.) or hamiltonbeach.ca/customerservice (for Canada).
4. Do not blend hot ingredients as pressure may build, causing the jar to pop off and hot ingredients to erupt.
5. To blend ingredients:
   • Add liquid (at least 1/2 cup [119 mL] to MIN liquid line) ingredients first, then add other ingredients to the Blender Jar. Do NOT fill ingredients above the MAX fill line.
   • Turn the Base upside down and carefully place the Blades into the Blender Jar.
   • Align MAX on the Blender Jar with the START/STOP Button and turn clockwise to lock the Base onto the Blender Jar.
   • The Blue LED Light will flash 5 times when the Base is locked onto the Blender Jar.

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:

1. Read all instructions.
2. 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
4. 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.
5. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the USB cable assembly, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
6. Turn the appliance OFF  before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
7. Avoid contact with moving parts. Do not attempt to defeat any safety interlock mechanisms.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged USB cable assembly, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. USB cable replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as outlined in the Limited Warranty.
9. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. 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 the blender is not running.
13. Blades are sharp; handle carefully—especially when assembling, disassembling, emptying, or cleaning a blender jar.
14. Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
15. Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade assembly.
16. Always operate the blender with a jar on the base.
17. Do not use the appliance for other than the intended purpose.
18. Do not leave the blender unattended while it is operating.
19. If the jar should twist or rotate when the motor is switched ON, switch OFF immediately and tighten the jar in the collar or on the blender base.
20. Ensure the cutter assembly is tight and secure to the jar. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed.
21. Risk of thermal burn injury due to excessive pressure in the container. Do not blend hot liquids.
22. The USB cable must only be plugged into Listed/Certified Information Technology (Computer) Equipment, Listed/Certified ITE Power Supply, or Listed Class 2 Power Supply. The power supply should have a minimum  1.2 A output rating to avoid longer charge times

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard: If the cutting unit blades lock and do not move, it will damage the motor.

• Do not use. Visit hamiltonbeach.com for information.
• Do not place a blender jar in the freezer filled with food or liquid. This can result in damage to the cutting blade assembly, jar, and blender, and possibly result in personal injury.

Parts and Features

To order parts, visit: hamiltonbeach.com/parts

Before first use: Wash Blender Jar, Travel Lid, and Blade Guard in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not submerge the base.

Charging Blender Before First Use:

We recommend fully charging the Blender before first use. Remove the Charging Port Cover and insert the Base Plug into the Charging Port. Plug the USB Plug End into a USB plug adapter and then plug it into a power outlet OR plug the USB Plug End into your computer or car. The LED light will turn solid blue when fully charged. For best charging performance, use a 2 A charger. It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge. Blend up to 28 protein shakes on one full charge.

Quick Charge Function
Your blender is equipped with a Quick Charge function that lets you get back to blending sooner.

NOTE : The unit can not be operated while charging.

How to Use

IMPORTANT : Your Blender Jar and Blades are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect the Jar and Blades for nicks, chips, or cracks. Check Blades for breaks, cracks, or chips. If any parts are damaged, do not use them. Visit hamiltonbeach.com/customer-service in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca/customerservice in Canada.

WARNING: Burn Hazard.
Do not blend hot ingredients. Pressure may build, causing the jar to pop off and hot ingredients to erupt.

1. Add liquid (at least 1/2 cup [119 mL] to MIN liquid line) ingredients first, then other ingredients to the Blender Jar. Do NOT fill ingredients above the MAX fill line. Turn the Base upside down and carefully place the Blades into the Blender Jar. Align MAX on the Blender Jar with the START/STOP Button and turn clockwise to lock Base onto the Blender Jar. Blue LED Light will flash 5 times when the Base is locked onto the Blender Jar.
2. Press the START/STOP Button 2 times within 5 seconds while holding it upside down, then immediately turn the Blender Jar right side up. Blue LED Light stays on while blending. The blender will automatically turn off after 30 seconds of blending. Blue LED Light flashes 5 times when blending is complete. If blending crushed ice, greens, or frozen fruit, repeat blending until desired consistency.’
3. Turn the Base upside down, and carefully turn the Base counterclockwise to unlock. Lift the Base to remove.
4. Place the Travel Lid on the Blending Jar and turn it clockwise to tighten it.
5. Place Blade Guard on Base and turn clockwise to secure. Always add Blade Guard to Base when not in use.

Blending Tips
When not installed on the Base, Blade Guard can be used as a measuring cup or to store and transport dry ingredients. Place ingredients in the Blade Guard, then place the Travel Lid on the Blade Guard and turn clockwise to tighten.

NOTE : The Blade Guard is NOT intended to transport liquid ingredients.

light flashes
Solid Red| The unit is plugged in and charging OR
 | The blender has overheated during use and needs to cool
Flashing Red (fast)| The blades are locked. Dislodge food and restart
Flashing Red (slow)| Battery charge is depleted. Charge battery

NOTE : The unit can not be operated while charging.

• For best results, always add liquid (at least 1/2 cup [119 mL] to MIN liquid line) first and then, ice, greens, frozen fruit, or powder.
• Do not chop or process hard foods such as cheese, crackers, or meat.
• If blending stops, shake the Blender several times to dislodge food stuck on the Blades.
• If food is stuck to the Blender Jar side, while the Blender is still blending, shake the Blender several times to remove the stuck-on food.
• Avoid bumping or dropping Blender.

Care and Cleaning

Quick Clean:

• To clean the Blender Jar, add water to MAX level and a drop of liquid dishwashing detergent.
• Place the Base onto the Blender Jar and turn clockwise to tighten.
• Press the START/STOP Button 2 times within 5 seconds. Blue LED Light stays on while blending. The blender will automatically shut off after 30 seconds.
• Turn the Base counterclockwise and lift to remove.
• Discard soapy water.
• Rinse the Blender Jar with clean, warm water.

WARNING : Electrical Shock Hazard.

Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse the USB cable assembly or base in any liquid.

1. Unplug USB Cable from the unit. Make sure the LED Light is off.
2. Turn the Base upside down and turn counterclockwise to unlock the Base. Lift the Base to remove.
3. Holding the Base on its side, carefully rinse just the Blades under running water. It is okay for some water to get into the top of the Base. Do not immerse the Base in water or add it to the dishwasher.
4. Wipe the Blender Base and control panel with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild, nonabrasive cleanser.
5. Travel Lid, Blender Jar, and Blade Guard are dishwasher-safe on top rack only. DO NOT use the “SANITIZE” setting when washing in the dishwasher. SANITIZE cycle temperatures could damage your product. Parts may also be washed with hot, soapy water. Care should be taken when handling Blades on Base since Blades are very sharp. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.

How to check battery charge level:
Press and hold the START/STOP Button for 3 seconds. The red light will flash once to indicate you’re in battery-level mode. If the LED Light is solid blue, the Blender is fully charged. If LED Light alternates blue and red, Blender is 50% charged. If the LED Light is solid red, the Blender needs charging.

Troubleshooting

• Blender not charging.
  • Only use the USB Cable provided with a blender.
  • Use 2 A charger.
• Blender leaks.
  • The Blender Jar is not fully tightened. Remove Blender Jar, then reinstall. Turn clockwise until the blue LED Light flashes.
• Does not blend well.
  • Not enough liquid. Add at least 1/2 cup (119 mL) to the MIN liquid line. For best results, add liquid first and use at least 1/2 cup (water, milk, juice, yogurt) to the MIN liquid line. Then add solid ingredients like protein powder, fruit, and/or ice.
• The blender will not blend and the red LED Light is on.
  • Blender has overheated. Let cool for 20 minutes before blending.
• The blender will not blend and the red LED Light is flashing.
  • Fruit or ice is stuck on Blades. Shake the Blender several times to dislodge food stuck on the Blades. Press the START/STOP Button 2 times to restart blending.
• The blender will not blend while charging.
  • Unplug the B cord. The blender is not designed to operate while charging.
• The blender turns off after a few seconds.
  • Add liquid to a blender jar. Do not run while empty.
• STORAGE : When not in use, Travel Lid can be stored in one of 2 ways:
  1. On Blender Jar.
  • NOTE : Do NOT attempt to carry Blender by Travel Lid in this configuration.
  2. On Blade Guard.
  3. USB cord can be stored inside Blade Guard.

Recipes
Protein Packed Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup (177 mL) almond milk
• 1/2 medium banana (12 g), peeled
• 3 tablespoons (9 g) peanut butter
• 1 scoop (29 g) chocolate protein powder

Green Power Drink

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup (177 mL) pineapple juice
• 1/4 small Granny Smith apple, sliced (85 g)
• 1/4 cup (7.51 g) baby spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup (26 g) cucumber slices
• 1/4 cup (38 g) green grapes
• 1 scoop (29 g) vanilla protein powder

Salted Caramel Iced Coffee

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (237 mL) cold strong brewed coffee
• 2 tablespoons (20 mL) half and half
• 2 tablespoons (20 mL) salted caramel syrup
• 1/4 cup (35 g) ice

Chocolate Raspberry Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (237 mL) almond milk
• 1/2 cup (62 g) raspberries
• 1 scoop (29 g) chocolate protein powder

Tropical Protein Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (237 mL) coconut water
• 1/2 medium banana, peeled (12 g)
• 1/2 cup (56 g) frozen mango chunks
• 1/4 cup (50 g) fresh pineapple chunks 1 scoop (29 g) vanilla protein powder

Triple Berry Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (237 mL) almond milk
• 1 cup (150 g) frozen mixed berries
• 1 scoop (29 g) vanilla protein powder

Directions:

1. Place ingredients in the Jar in the order listed. Turn the Base upside down. Carefully place Base, Blade side down onto Jar and turn clockwise to tighten.
2. Turn the Jar right side up and place the Base on the countertop. Press the START/STOP Button 2 times within 5 seconds to start blending. The blender will automatically stop when the cycle is complete.
3. Turn the Blender upside down and turn the Base counterclockwise to remove. Place the Travel Lid onto the Jar and turn clockwise to tighten.

Battery Recycling

Disposal:
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is concerned about protecting the environment and, therefore, has chosen to participate in the RBRC® (Rechargeable Battery Corporation) recycling program. The RBRC® is a nonprofit organization whose recycling programs adhere to all federal, state, and provincial mandates concerning the proper collection, storage, and transportation of lithium-ion batteries. The RBRC® Seal on the lithium-ion battery indicates that the cost to recycle the battery pack has already been paid. Call 1-800-8-BATTERY to find the nearest retail collection site. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the used battery pack. For more information on RBRC®, check out their website at call2recyle.org.

To remove the battery from the Cordless Blender:

1. Turn Base upside down. Using a small (#1) flathead screwdriver, pry off 3 rubber feet.
2. Using a small (#1) Phillips screwdriver, remove 3 screws from the openings and lift the cover.
3. Lift the battery and cut each wire, one at a time, using scissors.

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 instead of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it 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., 120V ~ 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 a 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.

References

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