Windmere B55 - 55 WP Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS
LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.
2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are 
found, call Consumer Assistance for information at: 1-203-926-3230. 
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress 
on the cord where it enters  the appliance and cause it to fray and break.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE, OR IF
APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
Measuring Cap
Cutting Blade Assembly
Collar
Base
Non-Skid Rubber Feet
Low/High/Pulse Switch
Control Panel
Container
Lid
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Low/High/Pulse Switch
Container
Gasket
Cutting Blade Assembly
Collar
Base
Control Panel
PRODUCT DIAGRAM
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
BEFORE INITIAL USE: Unpack blender and wash lid, measuring cap, container, gasket,
cutting blade assembly and collar in warm, soapy water before using. Lid/cap and
cutting blade assemblies must be disassembled before washing.
To remove measuring cap from lid: Twist cap until tabs on cap line up with notches on
lid, and disengage cap from lid.
To disassemble cutting blade assembly: Unscrew collar from base, and cautiously lift out
cutting blade assembly. Remove gasket. 
IF BLENDER COMES WITH PLASTIC CONTAINER, TURN COLLAR CLOCKWISE TO
DISASSEMBLE FOR CLEANING.
IF BLENDER COMES WITH GLASS CONTAINER, TURN COLLAR COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO
DISASSEMBLE FOR CLEANING.
After washing parts, rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the blender base with a damp cloth
or sponge to remove any packaging dust. NEVER IMMERSE blender base, cord or plug in
water or other liquids. Use only gentle liquid detergents. Do not use harsh detergents or
abrasive cleaners on any parts of the blender.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place blender base on flat, level surface. DO NOT PLUG IN UNTIL BLENDER IS 
COMPLETELY REASSEMBLED.
2. To reassemble blender: Replace gasket on cutting blade assembly and place 
assembly inside of collar. Screw the collar securely on the container, and set 
assembled container in base. Replace cap in lid and twist to secure. Place lid on top 
of container.
TO USE BLENDER
1. Make sure OFF button is depressed.
2. Plug the cord into any 120-volt 60Hz AC outlet only.
3. Place ingredients into container.
4. Make sure cap is in lid and lid is secure on top of the container. Hold lid in place.
5. Press button to select the desired function and speed setting.
6. Push the OFF button when processing is finished. Before removing the lid or the 
container from the base, wait for cutting blade to stop rotating. To remove the 
container from the base, grasp collar and container handle.
CAUTION: If container rotates during blending, immediately press the OFF button, then
secure by tightening cutting blade assembly on container.
CONTROL PANEL
Push any one of the 7 buttons for up to 14 speed options and functions.
The Low/High/Pulse switch doubles the amount of speeds available.
To ensure precise blending, functions are labeled on each button.
LOW SPEED: Slide the Low/High/Pulse switch to Low. Select the desired function and
depress the corresponding button. Low-speed functions are labeled on the top line.
HIGH SPEED: Slide the Low/High/Pulse switch to High. Select the desired function and
depress the corresponding button. High-speed functions are labeled on the bottom line.
PULSE BLENDING: Place thumb on the Low/High/Pulse switch, move switch toward
Pulse setting, and quickly release it for short bursts of power. Pulse setting is ideal for
HOW TO USE
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