| ■ To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter assembly blades   1 2 3 1 Lid Cap (Certain Models Only)   2 Lid   IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS   When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should   always be followed, including the following:   on Base without the Jar properly attached.   ■ When blending hot liquids, remove Lid Cap or open Flap on dual   spout. Do not fill blender beyond 3-cup level. Keep hands and   face away from Lid Cap/Flap opening while motor is running.   3 Jar   4 Handle   5 Gasket   ■ Please read all instructions.   ■ Do not leave blender unattended during use.   6 Blade Assembly   7 Jar Base   4 ■ To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put blender   ■ This appliance is intended for household use ONLY and not for   commercial or industrial use. Use for anything other than   intended will void the warranty.   Base, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.   8 Unit Base   ■ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or   9 Controls (see A)   J Stainless Steel Jar   near children.   5 6 7 ■ Turn off and unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting   SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS   on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.   ■ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or   after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any   manner. If the product requires attention within the warranty   period, call the appropriate toll-free number listed on the cover   of this manual for information on examination, repair, or electrical   or mechanical adjustment.   8 9 J POLARIZED PLUG   This appliance has a polarized plug — one blade is wider than the   other. As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only   one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it and try   again. If it still does not fit, contact an electrician. Do not attempt to   defeat this safety feature.   ■ Do not use outdoors.   ■ The use of attachments including canning jars not recommended   or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric   shock, or injury.   BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY   1. Before first use, wash all parts except the Unit Base. Put the Gasket on   top of the Blade Assembly.   2. Place the Blade Assembly into the Jar Base and turn the Jar Base   clockwise until tight.   ■ Never carry the unit by the cord or yank cord from an outlet.   TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW   ■ Do not let the plug or cord hang over the edge of table or   counter, or touch hot surfaces including the stove. Unit should be   placed away from sinks and hot surfaces.   3. Interlock System: Place the assembled Jar onto the Unit Base and turn   toward lock ( )until secured in place. You’ve engaged the Interlock   System if you lift the Jar Handle and the entire blender lifts together as   one unit.   This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent   removal of the bottom cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,   do not attempt to remove the bottom cover. There are no user serviceable   parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.   ■ Remove the Jar and Blade Assembly from the blender before   washing.   ELECTRICAL CORD   The cord length of this appliance was selected to reduce safety hazards that   may occur with a longer cord. If more cord length is needed, an extension   cord may be used. It should be rated not less than 10 amperes, 120 volts,   and should have Underwriters Laboratories listing. When using a longer   cord, be sure that it does not drape over a working area or dangle where it   could be pulled on or tripped over.   ■ Unit should be used for food/beverage preparation only.   ■ Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending.   ■ Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.   ■ Avoid contacting moving parts. Always operate blender with Lid   in place.   SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK   Recipes   Need Help?   For service, repair, or any questions regarding your appliance, call the   appropriate “800” number on the cover of this book. Do NOT return the   product to the place of purchase. Do NOT mail the product back to the   manufacturer nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult   the website listed on the cover of this manual.   ICY FRUIT SLUSH   1 ⁄2   cup orange juice   1 8 medium ripe banana, cut into 4 pieces   medium strawberries, hulled   15 small ice cubes (about 11⁄2 cups)   1. Combine all ingredients in the Stainless Steel Blender Jar.   2. Cover and blend by pulsing the Ice Crush button until thick and smooth.   3. Serve immediately.   Makes: About 4 (4-ounce) servings.   FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY   Applica warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty   material or workmanship for a one-year period after the original date of   consumer purchase. This warranty does not include damage to the   product resulting from accident, misuse, or repairs performed by   unauthorized personnel. If the product should become defective within the   warranty period, or you have questions regarding warranty or service, call   Consumer Assistance and Information toll free at: 1-800-231-9786.   Blender   CREAMED HARVEST GINGER SOUP   2 cans (141⁄2 oz.) chicken or   vegetable broth   cups water   2 1 onions, coarsely chopped   red pepper, coarsely   chopped   2 1 2 pound butternut squash,   peeled and cut in 1-inch   cubes   2 (1-inch) squares   fresh ginger, coarsely   chopped   5 4 medium carrots, cut in 1-inch   lengths   medium potatoes, peeled and   each cut in 6 pieces   1 teaspoon dried basil   teaspoon salt   teaspoon pepper   1 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other   rights which vary from state to state or province to province.   ⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 4 1 ⁄ 2-1cup milk   Sour cream or plain yogurt   1. Combine chicken or vegetable broth and water in large sauce pot. Bring to a boil. Add all   ingredients except milk and sour cream or yogurt.   2. Bring mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat to a simmer.   3. Simmer vegetables until tender, about 20-25 minutes.   4. Allow mixture to cool.   5. Transfer vegetables and soup liquid to Blender Jar, 2 cups at a time. Cover and pulse to   blend until smooth. (Be sure to blend only 2 cups at a time, as hot liquids expand when   blended.)   6. Transfer blended soup to large bowl and repeat process for remaining vegetables and   broth. Return to sauce pot and reheat. Stir in milk, adding enough for desired   consistency. Correct seasonings, if necessary.   7. Serve garnished with dollop of sour cream or yogurt.   3 4 Makes: 6 (1 ⁄ -cup) servings.   SPARKLING FRUIT SMOOTHIE   400W 120V   60 Hz   2 containers (8 oz. each)   strawberry flavored nonfat yogurt   cup sparkling water   1 can (8 oz.) pineapple   chunks, undrained   pint (about 2 cups)   medium strawberries   U.S.A./CANADA   1-800-231-9786   1 1 1 Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.   (seltzer/club soda)   is a trademark of The Black & Decker Corporation, Towson, Maryland, USA   * * 1. Combine yogurt, seltzer and pineapple in Blender Jar. Cover and blend at high speed for   30 seconds.   ? 2. Continue blending and remove Lid Cap. Gradually drop strawberries down through Lid   opening. Once all berries have been added, continue blending for 30 seconds.   3. Serve immediately, or chill until ready to serve.   Copyright © 2000 Applica Consumer Products, Inc.   Pub. No. 175312-02-RV00   Product made in Mexico   Makes: 4 (10 oz.) servings.   BL680 Series   Applica Consumer Products, Inc.   Printed in Mexico   |