Black & Decker BL5500SCUC Manual
Size: 19" x 19"
5-SPEED DIGITAL BLENDER
MÉLANGEUR NUMÉRIQUE
DE 5 VITESSES
Please
Read and
Save
this Use
and Car
e Book.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using
electric
al applianc
es, basic
safety
prec
autions
should al
ways be
foll
ow
ed including
the foll
owing:
❍
Read all
instructions.
❍
To
prot
ect agains
t risk
of el
ectrical
shock do
not immer
se
cor
d, plugs
or applianc
e in
water
or other
liquid.
❍
Close
supervision is
neces
sary when
any applianc
e is
used
by or
near childr
en.
❍
Unplug fr
om outl
et when
not in
use, bef
ore
putting on
or
taking
off parts,
and bef
ore
cleaning.
❍
Avoid
cont
acting mo
ving parts.
❍
Do not
operat
e any
appliance
with a
damaged cor
d or
plug or
after
the applianc
e malfunctions,
or is
dropped
or
damaged in
any manner
. Return
appliance
to
the near
est
authorized servic
e facility
or call
the appr
opriate
toll-fr
ee
number on
the fr
ont of
this sheet
for
examination,
repair
or
electric
al or
mechanical
adjustment.
❍
The use
of att
achments, including
canning
jars,
not
rec
ommended by
the manuf
acturer
may cause
fire,
electric
shock or
injury.
❍
Do not
use outdoor
s.
❍
Do not
let
cor
d hang
over
edge of
tabl
e or
count
er.
❍
Keep hands
and ut
ensils out
of cont
ainer whil
e bl
ending to
reduc
e the
risk of
sever
e injury
to
persons
or damage
to
the
blender
. A
scraper
may be
used, but
must be
used onl
y when
the bl
ender is
not running.
❍
Blades ar
e sharp.
Handle
car
efully.
❍
To
reduc
e the
risk of
injury, ne
ver
place
cutter-as
sembly
blades on
base without
jar pr
operly
attached.
❍
Always
operat
e bl
ender with
cov
er in
place.
❍
When bl
ending hot
liquids, remo
ve
cent
er piec
e of
two-piec
e co
ver
.
❍
Do not
use applianc
e for
other than
intended
use.
❍
Always
check that
the contr
ol is
OFF bef
ore
plugging int
o
the wall.
To
disconnect,
turn the
contr
ol OFF,
then remo
ve
plug fr
om the
wall outl
et.'
SAVE THESE INSTRUC
TIONS.
This product is f
or household use only.
POLARIZED PL
UG (120V
Models Onl
y)
This applianc
e has
a polarized
plug (one
blade is
wider than
the
other). To
reduc
e the
risk of
electric
shock, this
plug is
intended
to
fit int
o a
polarized outl
et onl
y one
way. If
the plug
does not
fit full
y
into
the outl
et, re
ver
se the
plug. If
it still
does not
fit, cont
act a
qualified el
ectrician. Do
not att
empt to
modify the
plug in
any way
.
TAMPER-RESIST
ANT SCREW
Warning:
This applianc
e is
equipped with
a tamper-r
esistant
screw
to
prev
ent remo
val
of the
outer
cov
er. T
o reduc
e the
risk
of fir
e or
electric
shock, do
not att
empt to
remo
ve
the out
er
cov
er. Ther
e ar
e no
user-serviceabl
e parts
inside. Repair
should be
done onl
y by
authorized servic
e per
sonnel.
ELECTRIC
AL CORD
a) A
short po
wer-suppl
y cor
d (or
detachabl
e po
wer-suppl
y cor
d)
is to
be pr
ovided
to
reduc
e the
risk resulting
from
becoming
entangl
ed in
or tripping
over
a longer
cor
d.
b) Longer
detachabl
e po
wer-suppl
y cor
ds or
ext
ension cor
ds ar
e
availabl
e and
may be
used if
car
e is
exer
cised in
their use.
c) If
a long
detachabl
e po
wer-suppl
y cor
d or
ext
ension cor
d is
used,
1)
The mark
ed el
ectrical
rating
of the
detachabl
e po
wer-suppl
y
cor
d or
ext
ension cor
d should
be at
leas
t as
great
as the
electric
al rating
of the
appliance,
2)
If the
appliance
is of
the gr
ounded type,
the ext
ension cor
d
should be
a gr
ounding-type 3-wir
e cor
d, and
3)
The longer
cor
d should
be arr
anged so
that it
will not
drape
over
the count
ertop
or tabl
etop
where
it can
be pull
ed on
by
children
or tripped
over
.
Note:
If the
pow
er suppl
y cor
d is
damaged, it
should be
replac
ed
by qualified
personnel,
in Latin
America
by an
authorized servic
e
cent
er.
This symbol
is plac
ed near
information
that requir
es
your
special att
ention.
Product
may vary
slightly
from
what is
illustr
ated.
How
to
Use
This pr
oduct is
for
household use
only.
GETTING ST
ARTED
•
Wash
all remo
vabl
e parts
as ins
tructed
in C
ARE AND
CLEANING
section.
•
Wipe outside
of applianc
e with
a damp
cloth;
dry thor
oughly.
BLENDER JAR
ASSEMBL
Y
1. T
urn bl
ending jar
upside do
wn and
place
flat on
count
ertop
or w
ork
surfac
e.
2. Put
gasket
on top
of blade
assembl
y with
blades facing
up. (See
wor
ding on
ring ar
ound the
blade.)
3. Plac
e blade
assembl
y with
gasket
into
bottom
opening of
the jar
with blades
facing
down
and gask
et res
ting on
blending
jar glas
s.
4. Plac
e jar
base ont
o jar
and rot
ate
clockwise
until it
is tight.
5. T
urn as
sembled
jar right
side up.
6. Plac
e lid
with lid
cap
onto
blending
jar.
7. Unc
oil po
wer
cor
d fr
om st
orage
area
under the
base.
8. Plac
e jar
assembl
y on
base, making
sure
it fits
comf
ortabl
y agains
t
the base
of the
blender
. (This
jar can
be plac
ed in
a number
of
positions on
the base.)
9. Bl
ender is
now
ready
for
use.
USING YOUR
BLENDER
Important:
If the
blender
runs mor
e than
2 minut
es, the
motor
will
automatic
ally
shut off
. If
this happens,
pres
s any
button
to
resume
operation.
Note:
The
PULSE function
will st
op w
orking aft
er 20
seconds
of
continuous
use. The
motor
will st
op and
the blue
pow
er light
will
flash. If
this happens,
unplug the
appliance
and wait
5 sec
onds for
the
appliance
to
reset.
1. Plac
e foods
to
be bl
ended int
o jar,
liquids fir
st,
then any
solids.
2. Plac
e lid
on jar;
make
sure
lid cap
is in
place.
3. Plug
pow
er cor
d int
o outl
et.
Note:
When
in use,
do not
leav
e bl
ender unatt
ended. When
using har
d
foods,
such as
ice,
keep
one hand
on the
lid to
keep
blender
in plac
e.
4. T
o sel
ect the
speed that
best suits
your
desired
task:
Pres
s the
button
with appr
opriate
action for
the speed
or function
you
would
like
to
use (See
SPEED CHART
.)
5. When
blending
thick mixtur
es, such
as smoothies,
pow
er drinks
and milkshak
es pr
ess
the PULSE
button
to
begin the
blending
proc
ess.
It will
automatic
ally
run for
2 sec
onds and
then st
op. Let
the blades
come
to
a compl
ete
stop
befor
e pr
essing
the PULSE
button
again. This
helps br
eak up
the ic
e. Repeat
for
2 or
3 mor
e
cycl
es, if
desired.
Note: For best results, do not run blender longer than 2 minutes total
time.
6. To stop any function at any time press the OFF button.
7. Open the lid cap to add ingredients while the blender is running
6. To stop any function at any time press the OFF button.
7. Open the lid cap to add ingredients while the blender is running
and drop or pour ingredients through the opening.
Important: Do not remove the lid while the blender is running.
8. When finished, press the OFF button. Make sure blades have
8. When finished, press the OFF button. Make sure blades have
completely stopped before attempting to remove the blending jar
from the base.
9. To remove the jar, grasp the handle and lift straight up.
10. Remove lid to pour.
11. Always unplug the appliance when not in use.
SPEED CHART
Stir: Use for thin mixtures and thin sauces • Mix puddings
Blend: Prepare salad dressings • Remove lumps from gravies
Puree: Puree hot soups and sauces • Milk shakes combining milk,
10. Remove lid to pour.
11. Always unplug the appliance when not in use.
SPEED CHART
Stir: Use for thin mixtures and thin sauces • Mix puddings
Blend: Prepare salad dressings • Remove lumps from gravies
Puree: Puree hot soups and sauces • Milk shakes combining milk,
ice cream and flavoring
Liquefy: Liquefy fruits, sorbets, fruit juices and ice to make a
Liquefy: Liquefy fruits, sorbets, fruit juices and ice to make a
drink • Blending ice, fruit juices, frozen fruits and liquor to make
frozen drinks
Pulse: To maintain control of the size of foods being ground or crushed
DO NOT place any of the following in the blender: large pieces of
Pulse: To maintain control of the size of foods being ground or crushed
DO NOT place any of the following in the blender: large pieces of
frozen foods; tough foods such as raw turnips, sweet potatoes and
potatoes; bones; hard salami, pepperoni and hard sausages; boiling
liquids (cool for 5 minutes before placing in blending jar)
DO NOT:
Operate blender without the lid on the blending jar. Store foods in
DO NOT:
Operate blender without the lid on the blending jar. Store foods in
the blending jar. Overfill the blender. (The blender is more efficient
with less rather than more.) Use PULSE for more than 5 seconds at
a time. Release the PULSE button; allow the blender to rest briefly,
then continue. Run blender for longer than 30 seconds when using
dry foods and 2 minutes when blending liquids. Scrape down sides on
blending jar, if necessary and continue blending. Use if blender jar is
chipped or cracked.
Tasks not recommended for the blender: Whipping cream; beating egg
Tasks not recommended for the blender: Whipping cream; beating egg
whites; mixing dough; mashing potatoes; grinding meats; extracting
juice from fruits and vegetables
INTELI-FUSE™ protection:
• Your blender comes with intelligent protection. The blender may
INTELI-FUSE™ protection:
• Your blender comes with intelligent protection. The blender may
overheat when blending extremely heavy loads or mis-operation. If
this occurs, the blender will automatically shut off and the power
light will flash.
• Unplug the appliance; wait 20 minutes and then resume use of the
blender. DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE.
† 1.
Lid
cap
(Part
# BL5500-01)
† 2.
Lid
(Part
# BL5500-02)
† 3.
5-cup
(40 oz.)
glass
blending
jar (P
art #
BL5500-03)
4.
Handl
e
† 5.
Jar
base (P
art #
BL5500-06)
6.
Bl
ender base
7.
Contr
ol panel
† 8.
Gask
et (P
art #
BL5500-04) (not
shown)
† 9.
Blade
assembl
y (P
art #
BL5500-05) (not
shown)
Note:
† indic
ates
consumer
replac
eable/r
emovabl
e parts
Note: If you have used the Pulse function continuously for longer than
20 seconds, the appliance will turn off and the blue power light will
flash.
• Unplug the appliance; wait 5 seconds and resume use of the
• Unplug the appliance; wait 5 seconds and resume use of the
blender.
Care and Cleaning
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to
qualified service personnel.
CLEANING
1. Before cleaning, turn off (0) and unplug appliance.
2. Lift blending jar by handle off power base.
3. Remove jar base by turning counterclockwise until loose.
4. Remove gasket and blade assembly.
CLEANING
1. Before cleaning, turn off (0) and unplug appliance.
2. Lift blending jar by handle off power base.
3. Remove jar base by turning counterclockwise until loose.
4. Remove gasket and blade assembly.
Caution: Blades are sharp, handle carefully.
5. Remove lid and measuring cup lid insert.
6. Wash removable parts by hand or in your dishwasher. Place jar on
6. Wash removable parts by hand or in your dishwasher. Place jar on
bottom rack and rest of parts on top-rack only.
Important:
• Do not place jar parts in boiling liquids.
• Do not immerse base in liquid. Wipe base with damp cloth and dry
• Do not place jar parts in boiling liquids.
• Do not immerse base in liquid. Wipe base with damp cloth and dry
thoroughly.
• Remove stubborn spots by rubbing with damp cloth and
nonabrasive cleaner.
Note: If liquids spill onto base, wipe with damp cloth and dry
thoroughly. do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on parts
or finish.
QUICK CLEANING
For quick cleanup, combine 1 cup hot water and a drop of liquid dish
QUICK CLEANING
For quick cleanup, combine 1 cup hot water and a drop of liquid dish
soap in the blending jar. Cover and clean on (5) for about 30 seconds.
discard liquid and rinse jar thoroughly.
STORAGE
For convenient storage, wrap the cord around the supports on the
STORAGE
For convenient storage, wrap the cord around the supports on the
bottom of the blender base.
2010/3-13-53E/F
MODEL / MODÈLE
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❍
BL5500SC
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