Oster Pro1200 Manual

Oster Pro™ 1200 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your blender, you should always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before use.
To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor base in water or other liquids.
Always use the product on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface. There should be no material such as a tablecloth or plastic between the unit and surface.
Flashing light indicates blender is ready to operate. Avoid ANY contact with the blades or moving parts.
Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce the risk of injury or damage to the blender. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the blender is not running.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
The blender blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on base without jar properly attached.
Always put the lid on the jar before operating the blender.
When blending hot liquids beware of steam. Remove the filler cap from the lid to allow steam to escape.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces, including the stove, or hang over the edge of a table or counter.
Unplug the blender when it is not in use, before taking off or putting on parts, and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn appliance off by pressing ON/Off button and remove plug from outlet.
Never leave the appliance unattended while it is running.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Do not blend boiling liquids in the blender.
The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.

Food Processor Accessory Additional Precautions

Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating the appliance.
Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
Never insert food by hand. Always use food pusher.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is for household use only.

The maximum rating marked on the product is based on the attachment that draws the greatest load. Other attachments may draw less power.

Power Cord Instructions:

Please follow the instructions below to ensure the safe use of the power cord.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug for 120V and 127V units only. This type of plug has one blade that is wider than the other. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by modifying the plug in any way.
Try to position the blender near the power source to reduce the hazards associated with power cords (such as becoming entangled or tripping over a long power cord).
Do not pull, twist or otherwise abuse the power cord.
Do not wrap the power cord around the main body of the blender during or after use.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.

This symbol has been placed in specific areas of the User Guide portion of this book. Its purpose is to help you easily identify instructions that require your special attention.

Welcome

Congratulations on your new OSTER Pro™ 1200 Blender. Your Oster Pro™ blender will allow you to create delicious smoothies, milkshakes, salsas and much more at the touch of a button! If you have any comments, questions or inquiries about this product, please call 1-800-334-0759. Your product includes the following features and benefits:

User-friendly control panel which gives you the option of Programmed Settings or Manual Control.
Advanced 6-Point Blade System which provides a wide range of food processing & blending options.
Powerful Dual Direction Motor which cyles through forward & backward at varying speeds to deliver optimal results for your most popular food creations!
Manual Controls give you the flexibility to operate the blender for various needs.
Extra Wide Base design allows food to fall easily to the bottom of the jar, for more efficient Blending!

Time to Make it Fresh!

Learning About The Oster ProTM 1200

Filler Cap / 2 Ounce Measuring Cup: – Allows you to add ingredients during use. Also allows you to open to allow steam to escape when blending hot foods.
Jar lid – Seals the blender jar.
Jar – 6-cup Dishwasher Safe Boroclass glass jar withstands Thermal shock OR 8-Cup Break Resistant BPA-Free Tritan™ Plastic.
Blade Assembly – With locking feature to secure blade assembly to threaded jar bottom. Seals the jar to the blade for leak-proof operation.
Sealing Ring :
Blade – Creates a forward and reverse action when the Programmed Settings are in use.
Threaded Jar Bottom With Locking Lever – Advanced design for simple assembly to jar.
Motor Base – Holds the jar securely. Contains a powerful, reversible, variable speed motor.
Control Panel
a. Power Button (On/Off button) – Turns the product On and Off.
b. Pre-Programmed Settings: Use for flawless results at the touch of a button. Select the desired setting and watch the Oster Pro™ 1200 cycle through the program, spinning the blade forward and backwards for expert results at the touch of a button. Unit will shut after running through the cycle. Select From:
Green/ Frozen Smoothies
Food Chop / Salsa
Milkshakes
c. Manual Controls: Select from Tow-MedHigh
d. Pulse button – Press to pulse and release to stop.
e. Stop Button: Press to stop any cycle or manual control setting.

Using The Oster ProTM 1200 Blender

Before you use the product for the first time, separate the lid, filler cap and blade from the jar. Wash in warm, soapy water, or top rack in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry well.

WARNING: Blade is sharp. Handle with care.

Blade Assembly

Place Blade into Threaded Jar Bottom (Fig.1).
Place sealing ring over blade assembly. Carefully press and tuck sealing ring into locking groove (Fig2).
Ensure the locking sealing ring is fully and evenly tucked in place and holding the blade assembly to the threaded jar bottom. For correct assembly see (Fig3).
Install the Integrated Blade Assembly onto the Jar. Turn clockwise to tighten. Be sure the Integrated Blade Assembly is tightened to the jar before using.
NOTE: For proper installation onto Blender Motor base, make sure locking lever rotates past the anti-rotation tabs on the Blender jar or smoothie cup. See (Fig4). NOTE: If Locking Lever is damaged or missing, do not operate blender, and contact Customer Service for a replacement.
Put the ingredients into the jar.
Secure the lid and filler cap.
Place the jar onto the base.
Plug the power cord into a standard household 120/127-volt, 60 hz. AC outlet. You are now ready to start.

ALWAYS PEACE HAND ON CONTAINER COVER WHILE OPERATING BLENDER.

Using the Pre-Programmed Settings

Press the ON/OFF power button to turn the product on. The power light will blink, indicating the product is active and ready to use. The light will stay on when the motor is running.
Select and Press the desired Pre-Programmed Setting Button: – “Green/Frozen Smoothie” – “Food Chop/Salsa” – “Milkshakes”
To change your selection, press Stop followed by another Pre-Programmed Setting button (“Frozen Drinks & Shakes” or “Food Chop”)
Once the program is finished the product automatically stops. Please note: You may press the “Stop” button to cancel the program at any time. The blinking bule light indicates that the blender is ready.
Press the ON/OFF power button to turn the product off. This product is pre-programmed to turn off automatically if not used for a period of several minutes. All lights will turn off when the unit automatically powers down.

Using the Manual Controls

The Manual Controls include:

Low
Med
High
Pulse
Stop

Use these controls for personal recipes or to continue blending after a Programmed Setting is finished.

Press the ON/OFF power button to turn the product on. The power light will blink, meaning the product is active and ready to use. The light will stay on when the motor is running.
Put the ingredients into the jar.
Secure the lid and the filler cap.

Using High

Press the “High” button to run the product at a high speed.
Press the “Stop” button to cancel the operation at any time.
Press the ON/OFF power button to turn the product off.

Using the Medium

Press the “Medium” button to run the product at a medium speed.
Press the “Stop” button to cancel the program at any time.
Press the ON/OFF power button to turn the product off.

Using the Low

Press the “Low” button to run the product at a low speed.
Press the “Stop” button to cancel the program at any time.
Press the ON/OFF power button to turn the product off.

Using the Pulse

Verify that the blue light is blinking. This indicates that the blender is turned on.
Press and release the “Pulse” button.
Release the pulse button to stop.
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

Press the OFF button and unplug blender. Lift the jar straight up from the base, remove the lid and empty the jar.
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, filler cap and blade are dishwasher safe. Use the top rack of the dishwasher for the jar lid, filler 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 first, 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 filler 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 floats. 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.

Food Processor Accessory (Select Models Only)

Food Pusher – Use to safely push ingredients into Slicing/Shredding Disk.

Cover – The feed tube allows the addition of ingredients while processing.

Slicing/Shredding Disk – Specially designed for slicing and shredding.

WARNING: The blade is very sharp, handle carefully.

Blade Shaft – For use with Slicing/ Shredding Disk.

S Blade – Specially designed for chopping and mincing. Grasp the plastic Center Hub when handling the Blade. CAUTION: The blade is very sharp. Handle carefully.

Bowl – 5-cup capacity allows for fast processing of hard-to-chop foods.

Adaptor – Transfers the power of your Motor Base to the Food Processor Accessory.

Before Using for the First Time – After unpacking, disassemble unit before using for the first time.

Wash all parts (except Adaptor) in warm, soapy water.

Rinse and dry immediately. DO NOT IMMERSE ADAPTOR IN ANY LIQUID. ALL PARTS EXCEPT ADAPTOR ARE TOP RACK DISHWASHER-SAFE.

Assembling and Using Your Food Processor

Before assembly, make sure Adaptor is operating correctly. Unplug Motor Base during assembly.
Place Adaptor in bowl and turn counterclockwise to lock.
Place Bowl with Adaptor on Motor Base.
To Chop or Mince
Hold S Blade by the plastic Center Hub and place over post of Bowl. Caution: Blade is very sharp, handle carefully. Rotate the S Blade to make certain it is seated on the post as far as it will go. Always place S blade in Food Processor before adding ingredients.
Place food in Processing Bowl. Food to be processed should always be cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
Using alignment marks on the lid, place cover on bowl and press down firmly while turning counterclockwise to lock.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNLESS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED
Turn unit “ON.” (Select Pulse, Low, or Med setting on the Motor Base.)
ALWAYS HOLD FOOD PROCESSOR FIRMLY WITH ONE HAND WHEN STARTING UNIT AND WHEN PROCESSING. Process until desired results are achieved by running the unit continuously or Fast Pulsing. Fast Pulsing is the technique used to control the size of the food being processed with the Food Processor Accessory. Press and release the Pulse button very quickly. Refer to Processing Chart for proper techniques, quantities and end results.
NOTE: Only the “Food Chop/Salsa” Pre-Programmed setting is functional when Food Processor is attached.
To Slice or Shred
Place Blade Shaft over post. Place Slicing/Shredding Disk over Blade Shaft with the blade of your choice facing up. Caution: Blade is very sharp, handle carefully.
Using alignment marks on the lid, place cover on bowl and press down firmly while turning counterclockwise to lock.
Load the feed tube with ingredients before turning the food processor “ON”.
Rest the Food Pusher in the feed tube. Turn unit “ON”. (Select medium speed setting.) While holding the Food Pusher with one hand and the feed tube in the other, push gently down on the Food Pusher. Always use the Food Pusher to yield more evenly sliced or shredded foods. – NEVER USE YOUR FINGERS. When finished, turn the unit “OFF”.
NOTE: Med – High Manual settings are recommended for slicing and shredding.

How To Disassemble

Turn unit “OFF” and unplug Motor Base.
Always wait for the S Blade or Slicing/Shredding Disk to stop spinning.
Remove Food Processor Accessory from Motor Base.
Turn Cover clockwise to remove from Bowl.
Remove S Blade or Disk carefully. Be careful not to let Blade or Disk fall out of the container. The cutting edges are very sharp. Scrape any remaining food from the Blade and Processing Bowl.
Unlock Bowl from Adaptor by turning Bowl clockwise.

Cleaning

Unplug Motor Base Before Cleaning.

WARNING: Do Not Immerse Adaptor in Water. Always Remove Adaptor from processor Bowl Before cleaning.

Keep S Blade and Disk out of the reach of children. Store the S Blade and Disk in the Bowl or in a convenient, safe location when not in use. This Blade and Disk should be treated with the same caution as a sharp knife.

Remove stains caused by processing large amounts of carrots or similar vegetables with baking soda. Rinse stained parts in water and sprinkle with baking soda. Rub with a soft, damp cloth. Rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any parts.

Maintenance

This unit is designed with a safety interlock. The interlock requires that the Cover be in place before the blade will rotate. (The interlock does not control operation of the Motor.) To ensure that the interlock is operating correctly, hold the Adaptor and rotate the Drive Shaft several turns. The metal Star Drive on the bottom of the Adaptor should NOT turn. If it does turn, DO NOT USE. Return the unit to an authorized service facility for repair. DO NOT USE THE INTERLOCK FEATURE AS A SUBSTITUTE for turning the power unit “OFF” and unplugging the power unit before disassembling and cleaning. Never put S Blade on Adaptor without Processor Bowl. Do not operate if the flexible seal is damaged or missing. The safety interlock could become jammed.

Processing Tips

Cut all fruits and vegetables, cooked meats, fish, seafoods and cheeses into pieces 1 inch or smaller.
Do not exceed the quantities indicated in the Food Processing Charts.
Always hold hand firmly on the Cover when starting and running Motor.
Do not process hot liquids or frozen foods.
Do not process whole spices (except peppercorns) such as nutmeg or cinnamon. They may cause damage to the surface of the Processor Bowl.
Process the hardest foods first, using only a few Fast Pulses to begin chopping. Add more delicate foods and continue to process using the Fast Pulse technique. The harder foods will continue to be chopped along with the softer foods.
Processing of Parmesan cheese, dried dates or other extremely hard foods is not recommended. If a knife cannot easily pierce the food, it should NOT be processed in the Food Processor Accessory.
The Food Processor Accessory is not designed to whip cream, whip egg whites or process dough. Use a standard mixer for those tasks.
If liquid leaks from Cover, there is too much liquid in the recipe. Adjust the liquid level to prevent leakage.
The temperature of cheese will affect how it processes. Cheese for spreads should be at room temperature for a smooth, creamy texture. “Grated” cheese should be refrigerator cold.
Large, harder pieces of food can be processed with several Fast Pulses to coarsely chop. Then process continuously for a fine texture.

Only the “Food Chop/Salsa” Pre-Programmed setting is functional when Food processor is attached.

To Convert a Recipe

Total the amount of dry and liquid ingredients. If the total exceeds 5 cups, decide if the recipe can be made easily in batches. Do not attempt to process large recipes.
If total is under 1 cup (250 ml), process dry ingredients or the most finely chopped foods first.
Then add remaining ingredients and combine with several Fast Pulses to mix together.

Food Processing Chart

Blend-N-Go® Smoothie Cup Accessory (Select Models Only)

NOTE: For proper installation onto Blender Motor base, make sure locking lever rotates past the anti-rotation tabs on the smoothie cup. See (Fig4).

Cup A

A. Spill proof lid
B. 20-oz. dishwasher-safe, BPA-free Tritan™ Cup design varies based on model
C. Blade Assembly: Sealing Ring, Blade, Threaded Cap
D. Blender base

Cup B

Using Your Blend-N-Go® Cup With Your Oster ProTM 1200 Blender

Before washing ensure the blender is off and unplugged. Wash all components except blender base with soapy water with a soft sponge and a bottle brush. Do not use abrasive cleansers or sponges for cleaning. Rinse well and dry. Parts are also dishwasher safe. Do not blend hot liquids.

Place desired ingredients into smoothie cup according to the following order: Liquids, fresh ingredients, frozen fruit, ice, yogurt and ice cream. (Cut all firm fruits, vegetables and other foods into pieces no larger than 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) by 2 inches (5.0 cm).

Place Blade into Threaded Jar Bottom or adapter.
Place sealing ring over blade assembly. Carefully press and tuck sealing ring into locking groove. (See page 7 for more detailed instructions for blade assembly)
Place blade assembly into cup. (See Figure 1)
Be sure the Integrated Blade Assembly is tightened to the jar before using.
Place cup assembly onto Blender base. (See Figure 2)
Hold cup in position. Operate Blender according to the instructions in your Blender User Manual. Blend until desired consistency.
Place lid on cup and turn clockwise to tighten.

Enjoy your blended drink!

Recipes

Honey-Vanilla Blast

Makes 1 serving
1 cup fat free milk
1 cup (8 oz.) fat free vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup protein powder
3 chunks frozen banana, about 1 medium
2 Tbsp, honey

In jar, place ingredients in order given above.
Cover jar with lid. Press “On / Off” button, then press “Frozen Smoothies” button.
Pour into tall glass to serve.

Very Berry Smoothie

Makes 1 serving
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup vanilla low fat yogurt
1 cup frozen mixed berries
2 frozen banana chunks, about 1 small
2Tbsp. Agave

In jar, place ingredients in order given above.
Cover jar with lid. Press “On / Off” button, then press “Green/Frozen Smoothies” button.
Pour into tall glass to serve.

Fiery Red Salsa Recipe

Makes 3 cups
2 large garlic cloves
1 can (15 oz.) whole tomatoes, drained
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4 (4 pieces)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1-4 jalapeno peppers, quartered
1/2-1 tsp. sugar
Salt to taste
1 Tbsp, lime juice
1 can (15 oz each) whole tomatoes, drained
Tortilla chips for serving

In jar, place ingredients, except tortilla chips, in order given above. (Note: Place one can of tomatoes in after garlic cloves and second can after rest of ingredients are added. Also, place onion in middle of jar to avoid blockage.)
Cover jar with lid. Press “On / Off” button, then press “Food Chop/Salsa” button.
Pour into bowl; serve with tortilla chips.

Peachy Applesauce

Makes 1 1/4 cups
1 large apple, pared, cored and quartered
1 large peach, pitted, peeled and quartered (If out of season, use 2 canned peach halves.)
2 Tbsp, water

In small saucepan, cook fruits in water 5-8 minutes or until very tender.
In jar, place fruits and liquid.
Cover jar with lid. Press “On/Off” button, then press “Pulse” button 3or4 times until smooth.
Remove from jar; place in covered containers.
Chill or freeze at once.

Peachy Green Smoothie

Makes: 2 servings
1 banana
1 peach, stone removed
1/2 avocado
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup ice
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup coconut water
1 tablespoon honey or agave
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place all ingredients into the tall blender jug. Secure the lid.
Blend on HIGH speed until all of the ingredients are blended, or use the Frozen Smoothies button function.
Pour into a ta11l glass. Serve.

Banana Chai Thick Shake

Makes: 3 servings
4 frozen bananas
3 cups skim milk or coconut water
1 cup ice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground star anise
Pinch sea salt

Place all ingredients into the tall blender jug. Secure the lid.
Blend on HIGH speed until all of the ingredients are blended, or use the Frozen Smoothies button function.
Pour into a tall glass. Serve.