BLACK DECKER BL1400DG-P Quit Blender with Cyclone Glass Jar User Manual

QUIET BLENDER
WITH CYCLONE ‰
GLASS JAR
use and care manual manual de uso y cuidado
BL1400DG-P

Congratulations on your purchase of the BLACK+DECKER™ Quiet Blender with Cyclone ‰ Glass Jar!
From delicious smoothies to creamy soups, the PowerCrush™ blender’s powerful motor and unique QuadPro blade design work together to ensure superior blending and crushing results—for home or on the go.

We want you to have a 5-star experience!
Should you have any questions or concerns about your new product, please call our Customer
Service Line at 1-800-465-6070 (U.S. and Canada). Please do not return to the store.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Dual-opening lid (part no. BL1250-01)
2. Pour Spout
3. Ingredient Slot
4. Blending jar (part no. BL1250-02)
5. Handle
6. Blade assembly (part no. BL1400-01)
7. Jar base (part no. BL1400-02)
8. Base
9. Digital Control Panel
10. Single-serve jar travel lid (part no. BL1400-03)
11. Single-serve jar (part no. BL1400-04)
12. Cord storage (under base)

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated. This product is for household use only.

GETTING STARTED

• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the elastic band around the power plug.
• Remove and save literature.
• Please visit www.prodprotect.com/blackanddecker to register warranty.
• Wash all removable parts as instructed in the CARE AND CLEANING section of this manual.

BLENDING JAR ASSEMBLY

1. Turn blending jar upside down and place flat on countertop or work surface.

2. Place the blade assembly in the bottom opening of the jar with blades down. (A)
   Caution : Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

3. Place the jar base onto the blending jar (A) and rotate clockwise until tight. It is important to tighten to avoid leaking while blending

4. Turn assembled jar right side up.

5. Place the dual-opening lid on blender jar.

6. Uncoil power cord from storage area under the blender base.

7. Place the jar assembly on the blender base.

8. Blender is now ready for use.

USING THE SINGLE-SERVE
BLENDER JAR

Note : Do not blend hot liquids in the single-serve jar.

1. Place the single-serve blender jar on a flat surface with the open end facing up. Fill the jar with ingredients. Do not fill ingredients past the Max fill line.

Note : For best results, add ingredients in the following order:

1. Liquids 2. Powders 3. Soft foods 4. Hard foods 5. Ice

2. Place blade assembly in the jar opening with blades down.

3. Place jar base onto the jar and rotate clockwise until it is tight. It is important to tighten to prevent leaking during blending.

4. Turn the single-serve jar upside down and place on the blender base.

5. Select speed 1 or use PULSE/Ice Crush to blend to desired consistency. While blending, keep one hand holding the single serve jar.

6. Once blending has finished, remove the single-serve jar by lifting it off the base. Turn the jar over and place it on a flat surface.
   Note : Always make sure blades have stopped moving before removing the jar.
   Important : If the jar gets stuck on the blending base or begins to loosen from the jar base, follow these steps:
   a. Unplug the unit
   b. Turn the jar clockwise to tighten the jar onto the jar base

7. Remove the jar base from the single-serve jar by turning counterclockwise. Then carefully remove the blade assembly

8. Place the single-serve jar drinking lid on the single-serve jar and enjoy your delicious drinks on the go.
   Caution: Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

BLENDING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

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

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

• When ingredients splatter onto the sides of the jar or the mixture is very thick, press the ON/OFF button to turn appliance off. 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 or blending dry goods, make sure blending jar and blade assembly are completely dry.

• The PULSE/ICE CRUSH function is helpful when short bursts of power are needed, such as when preparing thick smoothies or milkshakes. Do not use pulse for more than 10 seconds at a time.
  Release the PULSE/ICE CRUSH button regularly, allow the blender to rest briefly, then continue.

• Do not run the blender for longer than 1 ½ minutes at a time.

• Do not use if the blender jar is chipped or cracked.

• 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 ON/OFF button.

• When blending hot ingredients open the ingredient slot. Cover lid with a cloth to avoid splattering and use speed 1. Do not blend more than 2 ½ to 3 cups at a time.

• Always operate the blender with the lid on the jar.

• Do not store foods in the blending jar.

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

Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions.
• To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not immerse cords, plugs, or appliances in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• 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 it from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
• Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, and clothing- as well as spatulas and other utensils- away from beaters during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons, and/or damage to the mixer.
• Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Support at the toll-free number listed in the warranty section. This appliance has important markings on the plug blade. The attachment plug or entire cord set (if the plug is molded onto the cord) is not suitable for replacement. If damaged, the appliance must be replaced.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
• Do not let the cord contact hot surfaces, including the stove.
• 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.
• Blades are sharp. Handle Carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on base without jar attached properly.
• Always operate blender with cover in place.
• Do not blend hot liquids.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduce physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The maximum rated wattage for this product was obtained with the glass blending jar. Other recommended attachments may draw significantly less power or current.

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 plugin anyway.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent the 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) A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
b) Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
c) 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; and
2. 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.

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 OFF.

2. Place ingredients to be blended into jar. For best results, add ingredients in the following order:
   1. Liquids 2. Powders 3. Soft foods 4. Hard foods 5. Ice
   Tip: When using frozen fruits it is not necessary to also add ice.

3. Place lid on jar; make sure the pour spout and ingredient slot are closed.

4. Plug power cord into the outlet. Press ON/OFF button. LED should turn a solid color to signify the blender is in standby mode. After 2 minutes the unit will automatically power off if no buttons are pressed.
   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 SPEED CHART)
   Important: Do not hold the speed button. Simply press the desired speed, watch, and press (ON/OFF) when the desired consistency is achieved. Holding the button for longer than 30 seconds will cause the blender to shut off. The unit must be shut off to reset.

6. When blending thick mixtures, such as smoothies and milkshakes, use the PULSE/Ice Crush button for several seconds, then release.
   Repeat to mix ingredients and then run continuously until the food has reached desired consistency. Releasing pulse stops the blending and the unit returns to STANDBY. You may use a spatula or utensil to move ingredients and thick mixtures around in the blender jar, but only after stopping the blender. Turn the blender OFF before using a utensil.

7. Open the ingredient slot to add ingredients while the blender is running.
   Drop ingredients through the opening.
   Important: Do not remove the lid while the blender is running.

8. When finished, press (ON/OFF) to stop blending. Make sure blades have completely stopped before attempting to remove the blending jar from the base (refer to TROUBLESHOOTING for any issues).

9. Press (ON/OFF) to power off and unplug the blender.

10. To remove the jar, grasp the handle and lift up.

11. Open pour spout to serve.
    Note : Unit will auto shut off after 2 minutes without use.

12. Always unplug the appliance when not in use.

USING THE PREPROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS

• Fill the assembled blender jar with the desired ingredients.
• Place the dual-opening lid on the jar.
• Place the jar on the base.
• Press desired preprogrammed button. The blender will automatically mix and blend the following recipes with the press of a button:
  – Smoothie: 30 seconds to blend fruits and vegetables to a smooth consistency.
  – Icy drinks: Perfect for classic icy drinks like Margaritas with small ice crystals.
  – Shake/Mix: Create thick, smooth, and creamy frozen treats or use to combine other ingredients together.

DO NOT USE A BLENDER TO BLEND:

•  Large pieces of frozen foods
• Tough foods such as raw turnips, sweet potatoes, and potatoes
• Bones
• Hard salami, pepperoni
• Boiling liquids (cool for 5 minutes before placing in blending jar)
• Egg whites
• Dough
• Meats

CARE AND CLEANING

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

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

2. Lift the blending jar by the handle off the base.

3. Remove jar base by turning it counterclockwise until loose.

4. Remove the blade assembly.
   Caution : Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

5. Remove lid.

6. Wash 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.

CLEANING TIPS:

• For quick cleanup, combine 1 cup hot water and a drop of liquid dish soap in the blending jar.
• Cover and blend on Speed 2 for about 30 seconds.
• Discard liquid and rinse thoroughly.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem| Possible Cause|

Solution

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LED blinking quickly| Blender overheated or button held longer than 30 seconds.| Unit must be reset. Unplug to reset. Let the unit cool for at least 20 minutes.
Blender stops/goes into STANDBY mode| Blending time exceeds 2.5 minutes.| Re- select the appropriate speed setting to start the blender.
Blender is having difficulty blending| Mixture is too thick or an air bubble has formed between the mixture & blade.| Turn blender off.  Use a rubber spatula to scrape the downsides of the jar and redistribute, pushing food towards blades. Add more liquid if needed.

NEED HELP?

For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, please call our Customer
Service Line at 1-800-465-6070. 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 this pamphlet.
Warranty Information
(Applies only in  the United States and Canada)
What does it cover?

• Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Spectrum Brands’ liability will not exceed the purchase price of product.

For how long?

• Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of such purchase. What will we do to help you?
• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished.

How do you get service?

• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.

• Visit the online service website at www.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 you.)

Are there additional warranty exclusions?

• This warranty shall not be valid where it is contrary to U.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.

ArgentinaAtención al consumidor 0800 444 7296 Horario de atención: Lunes a viernes de 9 a 13 hs y de 14.30 a 17 hs. Mail: postventa@spectrumbrands.com| Bolivia
Atención al consumidor
La Paz: c. Villalobos N°100 esq.
Busch. Miraflores. Tel. (02) 2224924
Santa Cruz: Av. Paraguá C. Socoris N°2415 (03) 3602002
Cochabamba: c. Uruguay N°211 esq. Nataniel Aguirre (04) 4501894| Chile
Atención al consumidor
Inversiones la Mundial Ltda.
Dirección: Libertad 790,
Santiago de Chile.
Teléfonos: +56 226820217 –226810032
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Colombia
Spectrum Brands Corp, S.A.S.
Transversal 23 #97-73
Oficinas 403-404-405,
Bogotá, Colombia
Línea Servicio al Cliente:
018000510012| Costa Rica

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References

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