User Manual

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Using the Pulse
1.Verifythatthebluelightisblinking.Thisindicatesthattheblenderisturnedon.
2.Pressandreleasethe“Pulse”button.
3.Releasethepulsebuttontostop.
4.PresstheON/OFFpowerbuttontoturntheproductoff.
Usepulsebuttontocrushiceorchopfood.
Caring for Your Product
After Use
1. PresstheOFFbuttonandunplugblender.Liftthejarstraightupfromthe
base,removethelidandemptythejar.
2. Ifnecessary,usearubberspatulatoscrapefoodsawayfromthesidesofthejar.
Cleaning
WARNING:Bladesaresharp.Handlecarefully.
CAREFULLYreleasethebladefromthebottom
ofthejarbyturningthethreadedjarbottom
counterclockwise.Thejarlid,llercapandbladeare
dishwashersafe.Usethetoprackofthedishwasherfor
thejarlid,llercap,andblade.Placesealingringinto
bottombasketofdishwasher.
Youcanalsowashthepartsinwarm,soapywater.
Rinsewellanddry.Wipethebasewithasoft,dampclothtoclean.Never
submergetheblenderbaseinaliquid.
Checkthepartsasyouputthembacktogether.
TIP:Runblenderwithsoapywaterfor20-30secondsatLoworMediumSpeed
forcleaningwithoutdisassembly.Followwithcleanwaterrinse.
Storing
Reassembletheblenderforstorage.Leavethelidopenagapsonoodorsare
retained.
NOTICE: Never put the jar, or any other parts, in a microwave oven. Never store foods
or drinks in the jar.
Servicing
Thisappliancehasnouserserviceableparts.Anyservicingbeyondthecleaning
describedintheCleaningsectionshouldbeperformedbyanauthorizedservice
representativeonly.
Ifrepairsareneeded,sendyourapplianceonlytoanauthorizedOSTER
®
ApplianceServiceCenter.Replacementpartsareavailableonwww.oster.comor
call1-800-334-0759.
Blending Tips
Liquids
Putliquidsintothejarrst,unlesstherecipesaysotherwise.Addmoreliquidif
ingredientsarenotblendingproperly.
Using the Filler Cap
Donotremovethelidwhileinuse.Instead,openthellercaptoaddsmaller
ingredients.
Ice Crushing
Without Liquid:usepulsebuttonuntilyouachievedesiredresults.
With Liquid:Adddesiredamountoficecubesandwateruntiliceoats.Blend
onHighuntilyouachievedesiredresultsthenstrainoffwater.
Working with Hot Foods or Liquids
WARNING: When you work with HOT FOODS, remove the filler cap to
vent steam. Tilt the lid away from you partially covering the opening. Keep
hands and other exposed skin away from the lid opening to prevent
possible burns.
WARNING:When you work with HOT LIQUIDS, remove the filler cap and
start at a low speed, and then gradually increase to a faster speed. Do not
add liquid over the 4 cup (1L) level. Always keep hands away from steam.
Ingredient Quantities
Useonlytheamountoffoodsuggestedintherecipes.Ifyouwantgreater
amounts,prepareinbatches.Usinglargeramountsmayoverloadandstrain
themotor.Youmightalsogetdifferentresultsfromthosedescribed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn’t the blender turn on?
 •Makesurethebaseispluggedinanactivepowerreceptacle.
 •Verifyblinkingbluelightisactiveafterpushingon/offbutton.
How can I prevent liquids from leaking out?
Checktoseethatthesealingringiscorrectlyassembledinbetween
thebladeandthejar.
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