Hamilton Beach 58149 Food Processor Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Hamilton Beach

Table of Contents

Hamilton Beach 58149 Food Processor
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Parts and Features
Processing Foods in Blender
Food Processing Chart
Using Food Chopper Attachment
Cleaning Your Blender
Blender Tips
Limited Warranty
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VIDEO – PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Hamilton Beach 58149 Food Processor

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READ BEFORE USE

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Canada: 1.800.267.2826
Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100

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. 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.
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, or cleaning inside blender jar.
Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade assembly.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade assembly on base without blender jar or chopper bowl properly attached.
Always operate blender with lid in place.
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.
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.
Ensure collar on base of blender jar is tight and secure. 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.
Be certain the lid is securely in position before operating appliance.
Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
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 blender contains food chopper attachment, be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place chopping/mixing blade on the processor or chopper motor shaft without bowl properly attached.
Make sure the chopping/mixing blade have come to a full stop before removing chopper lid.
Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating food chopper.
The chopping/mixing blades are sharp. Handle carefully. Store out of reach of children.
Never use appliance for a longer period or with a larger amount of ingredients other than that recommended by appliance manufacturer. See section titled “Food Processing Charts.”

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OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for household use only. Use for food or liquids only.
WARNING Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces 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.
If the cutting blade assembly locks and will not move, it will damage the motor. Do not use. Call the toll-free customer service number 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.

Wattage/Peak Power Information

The maximum (max.) rating marked on the blender is based on processing a food load, as recommended in this manual, that draws the greatest load. Blending or processing some foods may draw 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.
BEFORE FIRST USE: After unpacking blender, wash everything except blender base in hot, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wipe blender 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.

Parts and Features

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Using Your Blender

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. Call ourtoll-free customer service number to obtain replacement parts.

BEFORE FIRST USE: After unpacking the blender, follow the instructions in “Cleaning Your Blender.”

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CAUTION Burn Hazard: When blending hot liquids, open vent opening of lid, and close any lid openings intended for pouring. 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 slowest function.

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Push the desired function button. When using a Pulse button, the blender will only run when the button is held down.

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Processing Foods in Blender

FOOD

Coffee Beans
Parmesan Cheese
Baking Chocolate
Nuts
Chopped Vegetables
Cookie or Cracker Crumbs
Superfine Sugar

QUANTITY

1/2 cup (118 ml)
10 oz. (283 g)
2 oz. (57 g)
1 cup (237 ml)
2 cups (473 ml)
1 cup (237 ml)
1 cup (237 ml)

PREPARATION

None
1/2-in. (1.2-cm) chunks
Coarsely chop squares
None
Cut into 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces, cover with water
Break cookies or crackers into pieces
None

BLENDING TIME

30 seconds
15 seconds
15 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
5 seconds
30 seconds

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS:

Use Pulse button with guidelines outlined in chart.
Remove jar from base and shake to redistribute pieces.
Place jar on base and Pulse a few more times until desired consistency is reached.
Parmesan cheese should remain refrigerated prior to processing.

Food Processing Chart

TO MAKE

Bread, crumbs Tear bread slices (max. 3) into 6 pieces.
Cheese, Parmesan Cut into 1/2-inch (1.2-cm) cubes. Process 1/2 cup (118 ml) of cubes at a time.
Chocolate, baking Cut into 1/2-inch (1.2-cm) cubes. Do not process more than 4 oz. (113 g) at a time.
Cookie, crumbs Break into pieces. Use up to 2 cups (473 ml) of pieces.
Fruit, chopped Cut fruit into large chunks. Place up to 2 cups (473 ml) pieces into chopper.
Garlic, minced Peel and then process 1 or more cloves at a time.
Graham Cracker, crumbs Break into 4 pieces. Place up to 6 crackers in chopper at a time.
Herbs, chopped Place up to 1 cup (237 ml) in chopper.
Meat, ground Cut into 1/2-inch (1.2-cm) cubes. Process 8 oz. (227 g) of cubes at a time.
Nuts, chopped Place up to 1 cup (237 ml) in chopper.
Parsley, chopped or minced Pinch off sprigs from bunch.
Vegetables, chopped or minced Cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks. Place up to 2 cups (473 ml) in chopper at a time.

NOTE: Quantities listed above are the recommended maximum. Depending on the food type, smaller amounts may improve chopping performance.

Using Food Chopper Attachment

(Optional Accessory on Select Models)

WARNING Cut Hazard.

Ensure unit is off and unplugged before attaching food chopper attachment. Do not plug in and turn on until lid is in position and locked on top of food chopper bowl.
Always turn off, unplug, and allow blade to stop spinning before opening lid.

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Ensure unit is in off position before plugging into outlet.

Cleaning Your Blender

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.

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Wipe blender base, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild, nonabrasive cleanser.
DISHWASHER-SAFE DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product. Parts may also be washed with hot, soapy water. Care should be taken when handling the cutting blade assembly as it is very sharp. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.

EASY CLEAN

To Easy Clean, pour 2 cups (473 ml) warm water in jar and add 1 drop liquid dishwashing detergent. Run the blender on EASYCLEAN for 10 seconds. Discard soapy water. Rinse with clean water.
This function is not a substitute for regular cleaning as instructed in “Cleaning Your Blender.” This function should never be used when blending any mixture containing eggs, milk, or any other dairy products, meats, or seafood.
The Easy Clean function should only be used to rinse the blender between batches of processing the same food. When the processing of a single type of food is finished, the blender should be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned as instructed in “Cleaning Your Blender.”

Blender Tips

To add foods when blender is operating, open hinged pouring cap and add ingredients through the opening.
For best performance, the minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is one cup (8 ounces/237 ml). Add more liquid if food is not blending properly.
If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of the jar, there may not be enough liquid in the 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 the blender jar.
Avoid bumping or dropping the blender when in operation or at any time.

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 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 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 call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

01 800 71 16 100

Email: mexico.service@hamiltonbeach.com