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Model DM3000 Series User Manual
14. To reduce risk of injury to persons, never place a Blending
Blade Assembly on the base of a Blending Station without a
Blending Jar properly attached.
15. Do not leave appliance unattended while it is operating.
16. To disconnect, turn control to Off, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
17. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
18. Never place fingers or other utensils into feed or
discharge areas.
19. Check Ice Reservoir for presence of foreign objects
before using.
20. Be certain the Jar Lid(s) and Ice Reservoir Lid are securely
locked in place before operating appliance.
21. Do not blend hot liquids.
NOTE: NEVER SHAKE OR REMOVE BLENDER JAR
DURING OPERATION AS JAR BLADE ASSEMBLY
CAN GET DAMAGED.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Welcome to
®
Margaritaville
Margaritaville® isn’t a place,
it’s a state of mind … it is an escape from the everyday!
The Margaritaville® “Tahiti™” Frozen Concoction Maker™
makes it a short trip from here to there, where you can put on
your no-worries attitude and enjoy a perfectly prepared,
restaurant-style frozen drink.
™
The “Tahiti ” instruction manual was developed to help quickly familiarize you with your
®
Frozen Concoction™ Maker. You’re just a few short steps away from Margaritaville, enjoying a
perfectly prepared frozen drink. To learn more about Margaritaville® products, please visit us at
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards
p.3, 4 Parts List
p.4
The Control Panel
p.5
Making Frozen Drinks
Recipes
p.6
p.7
Adding Drink Ingredients
Starting the Automated Shave-n-Blend Cycle
Perfecting you frozen Concoction
Cleaning & Maintenance
Troubleshooting
p.7
p.8
p.10
p.12
p.13
Warranty Information
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Frozen Concoction
™
Maker
PARTS LIST
1. Ice Reservoir Lid – Covers the Ice
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2
Reservoir.
2. Ice Reservoir – Holds the ice for
making frozen drinks.
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4
3. Hopper Cover – Keeps ice
contained in the hopper.
4. Integrated Thumbscrew Lock with
Shaving Paddle assembly – Moves
ice across the Shaving Blade.
5
DO NOT SEPARATE INTEGRATED
THUMBSCREW FROM ICE PADDLE.
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5. Ice Hopper – Holds the Ice
for shaving.
6. Ice Shaving Blade with deflector –
Shaves ice.
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7. Shaving Blade Assembly Nut -
Holds Shaving Blade in place.
8. Rotating Ice Chute – Rotates to
direct ice from Ice Hopper into
Blending Jars.
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9. Blending Station (3) – Three
stations available to create frozen
drinks.
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10
10. Blending Base – Holds the three
Blending Jars securely in place.
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11. Control Panel – Contains the
controls to make frozen drinks.
12. Recipe Drawer – Stores drink
recipe card.
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13. Jar Lids (3) – Seals the Blending Jars.
14. Plastic Jars (3) – To blend frozen drinks;
maximum capacity of 24 oz. each.
15. Blending Jar Sealing Rings (3) – Seals
the Blending Jars and Blending Base.
16. Blending Blades (3) – Blends ice and
ingredients to create frozen drinks.
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16
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17. Blending Jar Bases (3) – Secures the
blending blade to the blender jar.
18. Ice Melt Reservoir – Holds melted ice
run off.
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19. Power Cord Storage Door – Covers
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20
power cord storage area.
20. On/Off Power Switch – Turns the unit
on or off.
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tahiti DM3000 Series
Control Panel
1
2
4
3
5
1. START Button – Begins and stops the
3. Manual SHAVE/BLEND Toggle Switches
(3) – Used to manually operate ice shaver
& blender to customize the thickness of
each Blender Jar of drinks.
automatic Shave-n-Blend™ cycle.
2. White LED Lights (3) – Indicates that
a Blending Jar is seated firmly in place
and a drink has been selected for that
Blending Station.
4. DRINK SELECTION Rotary Switches (3) –
Used to select the type of drink to be made
at each Blending Station.
NOTE: LED LIGHT WILL BLINK WHEN
THE SHAVE-N-BLEND™ OR
5. Power Indicator Light - Flashes when
unit is plugged in and power switch is on to
indicate unit is ready for use.
MANUAL CYCLE IS RUNNING AT
THAT STATION.
NOTE: FLASHING LIGHT INDICATES
READY TO OPERATE. AVOID ANY
CONTACT WITH BLADES OR
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REMOVABLE PARTS.
Making frozen
drinks
And now for the fun part! You are just a few short steps away from enjoying your perfectly
blended, restaurant-style frozen drink. Before you use your Frozen Concoction Maker™
for the first time, we recommend that you read through these simple steps to get to know the
features of this unit. Before you know it, you’ll be whipping up perfect drinks for your guests!
preparing the unit for use
1. Place the unit on a clean, dry, flat surface.
2. If Ice Reservoir is not yet installed, place the Ice Reservoir
on the unit front first, then push down firmly on the back to
click it into place. (Figure 1)
NOTE: IF THE ICE RESERVOIR IS NOT SEATED FIRMLY IN
PLACE, THE SHAVER UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
3. Remove the Power Cord Storage Door at the back of the unit
by pushing down on the release tab. Remove the Power Cord
and plug into a standard 120-volt socket (Figure 2). Replace the
Power Cord Storage Door, and position the Power Cord in the
slot provided.
Adding Ice to the Ice
Reservoir
4. Remove the Ice Reservoir Lid by rotating it
counter-clockwise and lifting up. (Figure 3)
5. Fill the Ice Reservoir with ice cubes to the
“Ice Level” Line (Figure 4).
NOTE: FOR BEST RESULTS, USE ICE THAT HAS BEEN
OUT OF THE FREEZER FOR 10 TO 15 MINUTES.
6. Replace the Ice Reservoir Lid by rotating it clockwise
back into place. (Figure 5)
Figure 4
Figure 5
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The Best
Concoction
recipes
Margaritas (Ritas)-24 fluid oz.
Frozen Mojito Slush-24 fluid oz.
Ingredients
Ingredients
fl oz ml
22⁄3 80
fl oz ml
60
8 to 10 leaves
90
22⁄3 80
60
Margaritaville® Gold Tequila
Triple Sec
Sugar
2
2⁄3
11⁄3
11⁄3
20
40
40
Mint Leaves
Soda Water
Light Rum
Lime Juice
3
Orange Juice
Margaritaville® Margarita Mix
22⁄3 80
Sweetened Lime Juice
2
Strawberry Daiquiris (Daiquiris)-24 fluid oz.
Piña Coladas (Coladas)-24 fluid oz.
Ingredients
Ingredients
fl oz ml
fl oz ml
Rum
2
60
Light Rum
3
90
2Tbs 30
180
11⁄3C 315
Cream of Coconut
Pineapple Juice
22⁄3 80
22⁄3 80
Sugar
Cranberry Juice
Frozen Strawberries
6
Mudslides (Slides)-24 fluid oz.
Smoothies-24 fluid oz.
Ingredients
Ingredients
fl oz ml
fl oz ml
8Tbs 118
Bailey’s Irish Cream
Kahlua
22⁄3 80
22⁄3 80
8Tbs 118
Raspberry Sherbert
Ice Cream
Pineapple Juice
6
180
Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Syrup
Fresh Strawberries
1C 236
11⁄3
40
C = cups Tbs = tablespoons
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Adding Drink Ingredients to
the Blending Jars
7. Lift and remove the three Blending Jars
NOTE: AT THE CENTER BLENDING STATION,
THE ICE CHUTE IS SPRING-LOADED
AND WILL RETRACT WHEN REMOVING THE
BLENDING JAR.
8. Remove the lid of each Blending Jar.
9. Pull out the Recipe Drawer to refer to
drink recipes.
10. Add ingredients to each Blending Jar
based on the type of drinks you will be making at
each Blending Station to be
used for this cycle.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL INGREDIENTS AS IT CAN
CAUSE OVERFLOW
11. Turn the main On/Off Switch (located at the right back side of the unit) to the
ON position.
The main Power Indicator Light will illuminate and flashes.
12. Replace each Blending Jar Lid, and return each Blending Jar to
the respective Blending Station. Each jar can only be positioned in three
orientations.
NOTE: FOR THE MIDDLE STATION, PUSH UP ON THE RETRACTING ICE CHUTE
WITH THE BLENDING JAR TO SET IT INTO PLACE.
13. For each Blending Station you are using for this cycle, rotate the Drink
Selection switch to match the type of drink you have prepared. The White LED
Light will illuminate for each active Blending Station.
NOTE: FOR ANY BLENDING STATIONS YOU ARE NOT USING IN THIS CYCLE,
LEAVE THE ROTARY DRINK SELECTION SWITCH AT THE “OFF” SETTING
(OR LEAVE JAR OFF THE BASE). THE BLENDING JAR DOES NOT NEED TO
NOTE: THE UNIT WILL AUTOMATICALLY DETECT HOW MANY BLENDING
STATIONS ARE IN USE FOR EACH SHAVE-N-BLEND™ CYCLE AND
WILL ROTATE ONLY TO THE BLENDING JARS THAT ARE ACTIVE.
Starting the Automated
Shave-n-Blend™ Cycle
14. Start the automatic Shave-n-Blend™ cycle by depressing the START button
in front of the center Blending Station for at least half a second.
NOTE: A DELAY WAS ADDED TO RESTRICT ACCIDENTAL START.
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NOTE: NEVER SHAKE OR REMOVE A BLENDING JAR DURING OPERATION-
BLADE ASSEMBLY WILL BE DAMAGED
15. If all three Blending Jars are in use for this cycle, the Ice Chute will rotate to
the left jar and begin the auto Shave-n-Blend™ function. The unit will shave
ice for the appropriate time (based on the Drink Selection type selected for
that Blending Station). The blending will then start automatically.
NOTE: THE WHITE LED LIGHT WILL BLINK TO INDICATE WHEN
EACH STATION IS IN USE.
16. When the left jar Shave-n-Blend™ function is
completed, the Ice Chute will rotate to the center
jar and begin the auto SHAVE-N-BLEND™ function
based on the Drink Selection type selected for that
Blending Station.
NOTE: AT ANY POINT DURING THE AUTOMATIC CYCLE,
PRESS THE START BUTTON AGAIN TO CANCEL
OPERATION.
17. When the second function is complete, the Ice Chute will rotate to the final
right position and begin the auto SHAVE-N-BLEND™ function based on the
Drink Selection type selected for that Blending Station.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY OF THE BLENDING JARS FROM THEIR BLENDING
STATIONS UNTIL THE SHAVE-N-BLEND™ FUNCTION HAS COMPLETED
AT THAT STATION. ONCE AN INDIVIDUAL BLENDING STATION HAS
COMPLETED. THE ICE CHUTE HAS ROTATED AWAY FROM THAT STATION,
THE BLENDING JAR AT THAT STATION CAN BE REMOVED.
18. After the SHAVE-N-BLEND™ cycle is complete at all Blending Stations in use,
an Orange light will illuminate to signal that the Ice Chute is about to move
back into the center position.
NOTE: THE ORANGE LIGHT WILL FLASH FROM THE START BUTTON TO SIGNAL
THAT THE ICE CHUTE IS GOING TO RETURN TO THE CENTER POSITION
(HOME).
OPTIONAL:
Perfecting your Frozen
Concoctions
USING THE MANUAL CYCLE
After the Shave-n-Blend™ cycle is finished, you can use the Manual Cycle to
thicken or thin each Blending Jar of drinks to make them just how you like them.
TO THICKEN DRINKS:
• Depress the Manual SHAVE/BLEND toggle switch up or down of the desired
Blending Station for at least two seconds and release if the Chute is not over
the desired station. Ice Chute will rotate to the correct Blending Station and the
Green LED light will flash as the Ice Chute is moving.
NOTE: IF THERE ARE NO ACTIONS AFTER THE ICE CHUTE HAS ARRIVED FOR
7 SECONDS AN ORANGE LIGHT WILL FLASH FROM THE START BUTTON
FOR 3 SECONDS TO SIGNAL THAT THE ICE CHUTE IS GOING TO MOVE
BACK TO THE CENTER (HOME) POSITION.
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• When the Ice Chute stops over the desired Blending Station, push the toggle
switch up to the SHAVE position to add more ice to the Blending Jar.
• Release the SHAVE switch when you have added the desired amount of ice.
• To blend in the additional ice, push the toggle switch down for that Blending
Station until the desired consistency is achieved.
• To stop blending, release the toggle switch.
• You can also achieve thicker drinks by reducing any amount of liquid ingredients
for the respective recipe.
TO THIN DRINKS:
• Depress the Manual SHAVE/BLEND toggle switch up or down of desired
Blending Station for at least two seconds and release if the Chute is not over
the desired station. The Ice Chute will rotate to the correct Blending Station and
the Green LED light will flash as the Ice Chute is moving.
NOTE: IF THERE ARE NO ACTIONS AFTER THE ICE CHUTE HAS ARRIVED FOR
7 SECONDS AN ORANGE LIGHT WILL FLASH FROM THE START BUTTON
FOR 3 SECONDS TO SIGNAL THAT THE ICE CHUTE IS GOING TO MOVE
BACK TO THE CENTER (HOME) POSITION.
• When the Ice Chute is in position over the selected Blending Station, push the
toggle switch down to BLEND until the desired consistency is achieved.
• To stop blending, release the toggle switch.
• You can also acheive thinner drinks by increasing any amount of liquid
ingredients for the respective recipe.
SERVING YOUR FROZEN CONCOCTIONS
19. To serve:
• Lift and remove each Blending Jar.
• Remove the Blending Jar Lid(s).
• Pour and enjoy!
20. To make more drinks, repeat from
STEP 7, adding more ice to the
Ice Reservoir as needed.
21. During use, periodically check the
Ice Melt Reservoir and empty as needed.
When the Party’s Over
When you are finished using the Margaritaville® Frozen Concoction Maker™,
follow these simple steps to remove any remaining ice from the Ice Reservoir.
22. Place an empty Blending Jar in an available Blending Station, then hold that
Station’s toggle switch up on the SHAVE setting until the Ice Reservoir is empty.
WARNING: NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGERS IN THE ICE HOPPER. THE SHAVING
BLADE IS VERY SHARP AND CAN CAUSE INJURY.
23. Turn off the unit and unplug.
24. Empty the Ice Melt Reservoir and wipe dry or allow to air dry.
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Cleaning and
Maintenance
IMPORTANT: Your Blending Jars, Shaving and Blending Blades
are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect
for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always carefully inspect
for broken, cracked, or loose blades. If any of the Jar
or Shaving and Blending Blades are damaged, do
not use. Call our toll-free customer service number,
1-877-689-2737, to obtain replacement parts.
1. Make sure unit is unplugged. Place on a clean dry
surface. Turn the unit so the back is facing you.
Remove the Ice Reservoir Lid by turning clockwise
unlock position (Figure 1).
Figure 1
to the
2. To remove the Ice Reservoir, push down on the
Ice Reservoir Release Button (Figure 2). Lift the back of the
Ice Reservoir and remove. This will expose the Hopper Cover,
Shaving Paddle and Ice Hopper.
NOTE: THE SHAVING BLADE IS LOCATED INSIDE THE ICE
HOPPER (FIGURE 3).
WARNING: SHAVING BLADES ARE SHARP. DO NOT
PLACE FINGERS INSIDE THE ICE HOPPER
NEAR THE SHAVING BLADE. BLADE IS SHARP;
HANDLE WITH CAUTION.
Figure 2
Figure 3
3. To remove the hopper cover, simply lift up at either cut out
area in front of the ice hopper release catches. (Figure 4)
4. To remove the Shaving Paddle, unscrew the Shaving
Paddle Thumb Screw counter-clockwise until loosened
(Do not separate from shaving paddle), then remove the
Shaving Paddle by lifting straight up (Figure 4), exposing
the Ice Hopper and Shaving Blade. To reassemble, place
the Shaving Paddle back into position, and screw down the
Shaving Paddle Thumb Screw clockwise until tightened
properly. (Figure 5).
NOTE: THE ICE PADDLE IS KEYED TO MATCH THE SHAFT.
MAKE SURE TO ALIGN PROPERLY TO ASSEMBLE.
NOTE: IF THE ICE PADDLE THUMBSCREW IS TOO TIGHT USE
THE BOTTOM OF MEASURING CUP TO LOOSEN .
5. Press the two Ice Hopper release catches and lift
the Ice Hopper to remove (Figure 6).
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO
SAFELY REMOVE THE SHAVING BLADE ASSEMBLY
FROM THE ICE HOPPER.
Figure 4
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6. Turn the Shaving Blade Assembly Nut counter clockwise
(to the left), remove the Shaving Blade Assembly, rinse
and dry prior to storage in a safe place (Figure 7).
BE SURE TO RINSE THE SHAVING BLADE AND DRY
THOROUGHLY BEFORE STORING.
7. Carefully lift the Blending Jar(s) straight up to remove.
At the center Blending Station, the Ice Chute is
spring-loaded and can be pushed up. If the Blending Jar
is not easily removed, rock gently and lift. Do not twist.
8. For each Blending Jar, turn the Blending Jar upside
down and unscrew the Jar Base (counter-clockwise
to the left). Carefully remove the Blending Blade, and
Blending Blade Sealing Ring (Figure 8)
Figure 5
WARNING: THE BLENDING BLADE IS SHARP.
HANDLE WITH CARE.
9. To remove the Ice Melt Reservoir hold the unit still
and pull straight out on the handle (Figure 9).
10. Blending Jar Lids, Blending Jars, Blending Blade,
Blending Blade Sealing Ring and Jar Bases can be
safely washed in the top rack of your dishwasher.
Use only top rack. Failure to do so can result in damage.
11. The Ice Reservoir Lid, Ice Melt Reservoir, Ice Reservoir,
Shaving Paddle, Ice Hopper, Ice Deflector Blade
Assembly, Shaving Blade and Ice Melt Reservoir are only
exposed to ice and water, so they need only be rinsed
with soap and warm water and allowed to air dry.
Figure 6
Figure 7
12. Inspect and clean under Ice Chute with a hot
damp cloth.
13. Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the unit.
WARNING: UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE CLEANING.
Figure 9
Figure 8
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Troubleshooting
If the Power Indicator Light does not light:
Check that the unit is plugged into a working power outlet.
If liquid leaks from the base of the Blending Jar:
Remove it from the unit and check that the Blending Blade Sealing Ring is
properly installed and that the Blending Jar Base is tightened.
If water leaks from the unit: Empty the Ice Melt Reservoir.
If the Blending Jar overflows during the Shave-n-Blend™ cycle:
Follow the drink recipes included in “making frozen drinks” section and make
sure to not exceed the specified total volume.
If the Blending Jar will not sit on the Blending Station:
Remove it from the unit and check for ice on the Blending Base.
WARNING: unplug the unit before removing ice from the Blending Base.
If the unit is in fault mode (fast blinking red status compass rose indicator
light): Check that the Ice Reservoir and Ice Reservoir Lid are properly installed
and in the lock position.
If the drink is too watery: Make sure to follow the recipe guide or manually
shave more ice until the desired consistency is achieved.
If the ice paddle thumbscrew is too tight, use the bottom of the measuring cup
to loosen.
If the Ice Chute seems to be moving slowly or jamming, ensure not to overfill
the Ice Reservoir above “ICE LEVEL”.
Do’s and Don’ts
DO NOT Place fingers into the Blending Jar or Ice Hopper. The blades in this
unit are sharp and could cause injury.
DO NOT place Blending Jar onto Blending Stations while motor is running. The
spinning Blending Bases could damage the Blending Jars.
DO NOT twist Blending Jar when removing. Simply lift and remove. Twisting the
Blending Jar could loosen the Blending Jar Base causing it to leak.
DO NOT put hot liquid into the Blending Jar. Hot liquids could be ejected during
the blending process causing injury.
DO NOT place ice, frozen foods or very cold liquids into a Blending Jar which
has come directly from a hot dishwasher. The sudden change in temperature
could cause the Blending Jar to crack.
DO NOT place very hot liquids or foods into a Blending Jar that has come
directly from the freezer. The sudden change in temperature could cause the
Blending Jar to crack.
DO Follow the Cleaning and Maintenance instructions por to yr fi
and after subsequent uses.
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1 Year Limited Warranty
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation
(Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period
of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective
during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.
If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater
value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical
functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not
transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any
way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent
use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the
warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express,
implied or statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability
to use the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any
breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to
province, state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1 877
689-2737 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In Canada
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1 800
667-8623 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer
Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation
(Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton,
Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our
Consumer Service Department.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
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DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE
For product questions:
Sunbeam consumer services
U.S.A. 1-877-689-2737
© 2008 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer
Solutions. All rights reserved.
ProductsMargaritaville® is a registered trademark of Margaritaville®.
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