Russell Hobbs RHBL1300 Powercrush Blender Manual

Russell Hobbs RHBL1300 Powercrush Blender Instruction Manual

2 YEAR WARRANTY
RHBL1300

INSTRUCTIONS and WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:

Read all instructions before, and follow whilst using this appliance.

1. To protect against electric shock do not immerse the cord, plug or blender base of unit in water or any other liquid.
2. Do not use outdoors.
3. Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
   sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
   given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
   their safety.
5. This appliance is NOT a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do NOT play with the appliance.
6. Cleaning or user maintenance shall not be carried out by children without the supervision of a person responsible for their safety.
7. Always switch off and disconnect this appliance from the wall power outlet when not in use,
   before fitting or removing parts and before cleaning the appliance.
8. To disconnect, turn off the wall power outlet, then grasp and remove the plug. Never pull by the cord.
9. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after the appliance has been
   dropped, damaged or has malfunctioned in any manner. Contact customer service for
   replacement, examination, repair or adjustment.
10. There are no user serviceable parts. If the power cord or appliance is damaged, it must be
    repaired or replaced by the manufacturer or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid
    hazard.
11. The use of attachments/accessories not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
    cause injuries or damage to the appliance and void warranty.
12. Do not use on an inclined plane or unstable surface.
13. Keep the appliance and the power cord away from the edge of tables or countertops and out of reach of children and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capacities.
14. Before switching on, ensure the blending jar has been assembled correctly and has been
    seated onto the base. The motor will only operate if the jar has been properly seated onto the base.
15. Do not use the appliance if the blade is damaged.
16. Care must be taken when handling any accessories with sharp edges. Cutting blades are very
    sharp. Handle with extreme care and caution when removing from the bottle and during
    cleaning.
17. Do not operate the appliance with an empty blending jar.
18. Do not start the blender without the lid in place otherwise liquids/ingredients will be ejected. Always place your hand on top of the blending jar lid to hold the jar steady when blender is in use.
19. WARNING: Do not blend hot liquids. Heated liquids/ingredients may be ejected due to sudden steaming, creating a possible scalding hazard. For your safety, we recommend liquids/ ingredients be cooled sufficiently (equal to or less than 40°C) before blending.
20. Wait until the blades come to a complete stop before removing the blending jar from the motor unit.
21. Do not run the motor for longer than 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, switch off for at least a further 2 minutes to allow the motor to cool down.
22. Switch off and unplug the appliance before changing accessories or touching parts that move whilst in use.
23. Do not attempt to defeat any safety interlock mechanisms.
24. To prevent possible damage to the appliance do not use harsh abrasive or alkaline cleaning
    agents.
25. Always clean the appliance after use.
26. Follow the instructions when cleaning this appliance.
27. Do not place on or near any heat sources.
28. Misuse of the appliance may cause injury.
29. Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
30. Do not use appliance for other than its intended purpose.
31. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
32. For added safety, electrical appliances should be connected to a power outlet that is protected by a residual current device (RCD / ‘Safety Switch’) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA. Your switchboard may already incorporate an RCD. If unsure, call an electrician for verification and fitting if necessary.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• Farm houses;
• By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;
• Bed & breakfast type environments.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs PowerCrush Blender with Quiet
Technology. Each unit is manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the appliance for the first time, please read the instruction booklet carefully and keep it for future reference. Pass it on if you pass on the appliance.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

PARTS

1. Dual-opening lid
2. Pour spout
3. Ingredient slot
4. Blending jar
5. Handle
6. Blade assembly
7. Jar base
8. Base
9. Digital control panel
10. Personal blending bottle lid
11. Personal blending bottle
12. Cord storage (under base)
13. Slip-resistant rubber feet

BEFORE FIRST USE

CAUTION: Handle blades carefully.

• Carefully remove all packaging material, any stickers and the plastic protector from the power plug.
• As some parts may be packed separately, check to ensure all items have been unpacked before disposing of the packaging.
• All parts need to be thoroughly cleaned before being used for the first time ( see ‘Care and Maintenance’).
• Remove and save instruction booklet.

BLENDING JAR ASSEMBLY

1. Turn blending jar upside down and place flat on counter top or work surface.
2. Place the blade assembly in bottom opening of the jar with blades down. (A)
   CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
3. Place the jar base onto the blending jar and rotate clockwise until tight. It is important to tighten the assembly to avoid leaking while blending. (B)  
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 blending jar on blender base and rotate clockwise until the locked symbol aligns with the arrow on the blender base. (C)                               
8. Blender is now ready for use.

USING YOUR BLENDER

NOTE: Appliance should always have lid in place when in use.

1. Make sure appliance is OFF.
2. Place ingredients to be blended into jar. For best results, add ingredients in the
   following order:
   a. Liquids
   b. Powders
   c. Soft foods
   d. Hard foods
   e. Ice cubes last
   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 outlet. Press ON/OFF button. The LED light will show 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. The LED will blink slowly when the blender is in use.
   Note: When in use, do not leave blender unattended. When using hard foods, such as ice or cheese, keep one hand on the lid to keep blender in place.
5. Select the speed that best suits your desired task. (See SPEED AND FUNCTION CHART)
   Important: Do not hold 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. Unit must be turned 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 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. (D)                                                  CAUTION: 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, twist to unlock position and grasp the handle and lift up.
11. Open pour spout to serve.
    Note: Unit will auto shutoff after 2 minutes without use.
12. Always unplug the appliance when not in use.

WARNING: Do not blend hot liquids. Heated liquids/ingredients may be ejected due to sudden steaming, creating a possible scalding hazard. For your safety, we recommend liquids/ ingredients be cooled sufficiently (equal to or less than 40°C) before blending.

USING THE PREPROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS

• Fill the assembled blending 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.

USING THE PERSONAL BLENDING BOTTLE

Note: Do not blend hot liquids in the personal blending bottle.

1. Place the personal blending bottle on a flat surface with the open end facing up. Fill the bottle with ingredients. Do not fill ingredients past the MAX fill line.
   Note: For best results, add ingredients in the following order:
   a. Liquids
   b. Ice
   c. Hard Foods
   d. Soft Foods
   e. Powders
2. Place blade assembly in the bottle opening with blades down (see FIG 1.)
3. Place jar base onto the bottle and rotate clockwise until it is tight.
   It is important to tighten the assembly to prevent leaking during blending (see FIG 2.) 
4. Turn the personal blending bottle upside down and place on the blender base (see Fig 3.)
5. Select speed 1 or use PULSE/ICE CRUSH to blend to desired consistency.
6. Once blending has finished, remove the personal blending bottle by lifting off the base. Turn the bottle over and place it on a flat surface.
   Note: Always make sure blades have stopped moving before removing the bottle.
   Important: If the bottle gets stuck on the blending base or begins to loosen from the jar base, follow these steps:                                                                                                           a. Unplug the unit.
   b. Turn the bottle clockwise to tighten it onto the jar base.
7. Remove the jar base from the personal blending bottle by turning counterclockwise. Then
   carefully remove blade assembly.
8. Place the personal blending bottle drinking lid on the bottle 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 3⁄4″ 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 blender for longer than 1 ½ minutes at a time.
• Do not use if 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.
• 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

DO NOT USE BLENDER TO BLEND:

• Large pieces of frozen foods
• Tough foods such as raw turnips, sweet potatoes and potatoes
• Bones
• Hard salami, pepperoni
• Boiling liquids
• Egg whites
• Dough
• Meats

SPEED AND FUNCTION CHART

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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 warm 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.
• 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 non-abrasive 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

Legislation in some localities mandates that e-waste (anything with a plug, battery or cord) is disposed of through controlled recycling facilities and must not be disposed of in general household waste. For more information about recycling of electrical and battery operated appliances, please contact your local council or your local household waste disposal service.

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 3004 Braeside
Victoria 3195 Australia

Customer Service in Australia
Toll Free: 1800 623 118
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.spectrumbrands.com.au

Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd
PO Box 9817 Newmarket
Auckland 1149 New Zealand

Customer Service in New Zealand
Toll Free: 0800 736 776
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz

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Warranty Against Defects

In this warranty:
Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the
Competition and Consumer Act 2010;

CGA means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;
Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and purchased in Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;

Manufacturer, We or us means:

1. for Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd ABN, 78 007 070 573; or
2. for Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd, as the case
   may be, contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;

Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in
Australia or in New Zealand; and You means you, the original end-user purchaser of the Goods.

1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
   Law, or the CGA. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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   respect of the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law
   or the CGA. The original purchaser of the Goods is provided with the following Warranty
   subject to the Warranty Conditions:
3. We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in workmanship or materials, for the period
   of 2 years (Warranty Period) from the date of purchase. If the Goods prove defective within the Warranty Period by reason of improper workmanship or material, we may, at our own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge.                                                    Warranty Conditions
4. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This Warranty does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be attributable to misuse, abuse, accident or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the part of the user. As far as the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liability for any direct or consequential loss, damage or other expense caused by or arising out of any failure to use the Goods in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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   (a) Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and
   (b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant address or to the Supplier by prepaid freight within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodified original proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the Supplier, the date and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial number and (ii) this warranty.
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   (a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;
   (b) The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised to do so by us or where non approved replaced parts are used.
10. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. The Goods must be connected to the
    electrical voltage requirements as specified in the ratings label located on the Goods.
11. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport of the Goods to and from the Supplier or us.
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RECIPE BOOK

SERVES: 6 (1 cup).

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups apple juice
• 4 medium bananas, cut into 2 pieces
• 4 cups frozen whole strawberries

METHOD:

1. Place ingredients in blender in order shown above. Cover and blend for 15 seconds, or until smooth.

Tip: Substitute orange juice for apple juice

SERVES: 6

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ cup orange flavored liquor
• 1 cup tequila
• 1 (6 oz.) can frozen limeade mix
• 4 cups ice cubes

METHOD:

1. Place ingredients in blender with liquids first and ice last; cover. Blend on AUTO setting 1. Serve with lime wedges if desired.

SERVES: 4 (1 cup).

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 large scoops vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup cold milk
• ¼ cup malted milk powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

METHOD:

1. Place ingredients into blender jar in order shown above; cover.
2. Blend on AUTO setting 3.

Tip: Substitute your favorite ice cream flavor in place of vanilla.