IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When you use electrical appliances, you should always follow basic safety rules. They include the following: 1. Read ail instructions. 2. To avoid risk of shock, do not put motor base in water or other liquid. 3. Supervise children closely when they use or are nearby appliances. 4. Always use unit on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface. There should be no material such as a tablecloth or plastic between unit and surface. 5.
10. To reduce the risk of injury: ! don’t leave agitator blades exposed always assemble blades to container before putting on base 11. Always put cover on container before operating blender. 12. Never put boiling liquids in blender container. 13. When blending hot liquids, remove feeder cap from the two-piece cover to allow steam to escape. 14. Do not blend hot liquids in “Mini-Blend” jars. 15. Do not use outdoors. 16.Do not let cord: ! hang over edge of table or counter ! touch hot surfaces 17.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK Congratulations! The Contemporary Classics Osterizer blender represents a tradition that we’re proud to have bear our name. This classic design is a symbol of excellence and quality. We’re sure you’ll enjoy its versatility and ease of use which will save you time and energy in food preparation. Caution This symbol has been placed in specific areas of the User Guide portion of this book. Its purpose is to easily identify instructions that require your special attention.
THE OSTERIZER BLENDER 1. Feeder Cap doubles as measuring cup. Lets you add foods while blending. 2. Cover. 3. Blender Containerholds 5 cups (1.25L). Helps user estimate measures. 4. Lug contacts stop to prevent turning. 5. Sealing Ringseals jar and agitator blade assembly. 6. Agitator Bladescreate blending action. 7. Container Bottomholds container assembly together and positions container assembly on motor base. 6. Stop keeps container from turning in base. 9.
ASSEMBLING YOUR BLENDER Before you use the blender for the first time, separate the sealing ring, agitator blade and container bottom. Wash in warm, soapy water. Rinse. Dry well. Assembly 1. Turn container upside down. 2. Put sealing ring on opening. 3. Turn agitator blades upside down and place in container opening. 4. Screw container bottom firmly to container. Tighten the bottom If you have trouble tightening the container bottom by hand, follow steps 5-7. If not, go to step 8. 5.
CARING FOR YOUR BLENDER Cleaning Do not wash any blender partsexcept for glassblender container in an automatic dishasher. 1. Unplug unit. 2. Carefully remove the agitator blades, sealing ring and container bottom. 3. Wash in warm, soapy water. 4. Wash cover and container. 5. Rinse. 5. Dry well. 7. Wipe base with soft, damp cloth. Storing Never put blendercontainerin a microwave oven. Never store foods in your blendercontainer. 1. Put agitator blades, sealing ring and container bottom back together.
HOW TO USE YOUR BLENDER ! 1. Plug in motor base. 2. Check recipe for recommended speed. 3. Rest hand on container cover. 4. Select proper speed. Never leave blender whileit is operating. If container turns while motor is ON, immediately switch unit OFF and repeat steps 5-7 under “Assembling Your Blender!’ The Osterizer blender, a 2-speed unit LOW - this speed setting is used for chopping and processing small quantities of medium- or soft-textured foods to a smooth mixture.
Scraping the container 1. Turn unit OFF. 2. Use a rubber spatula to push foods away from the sides of the container. 3. Put cover on container. 4. To blend again, turn unit to LOW or HIGH. 5. Follow blending steps. Separating container from motor base Never take container frombase during LOW or HIGH operation. 1. Unplug unit. 2. Lift container straight up. 3. If it does not lift out easily, rock gently then lift. Do not twist. Removing foods Never store foods in your blender container. 1. Take cover off.
TECHNIQUES. Use this guide to he/p you learn the processing techniques of your new Contemporary Classics Osterizer blender: S P E E D ACTION LOW ON/OFF Process 1 time PROCEDURE Turn to LOW for a 2-second count. Process 2 times Repeat as above waiting until agitator blades stop before processing again. LOW CONTINUOUS RUN Leave in LOW position until desired consistency is achieved. HIGH ON/OFF Process 1 time HIGH Turn to HIGH for a 2-second count and return switch to OFF.
Crumb (ON/OFF or CONTINUOUS RUN action) Tear a slice of bread into 8 pieces. Put in container. Cover and process at LOW or HIGH depending on desired texture. Create cookie crumbs using the same process. Simply break cookies into container. Cover and process. (See page 12 for more information.) Grind (CONTINUOUS RUNaction) Place up to 1 cup (250mL) of grain nuts, spices or coffee beans in glass blender container. Cover. Process at HIGH until food reaches the “grind” you desire.
TIPS: Here are some helpful tips from the Oster experts, developed especially for you., Liquids Put liquids called for in recipes into the container first, unless the recipe says otherwise. Ice Cubes Add ice cubes only when you have at least 1 cup (25OmL) of liquid in the container. Add one at a time through feeder cap while motor is running. Always use highest speed. Removing cover Don’t remove the cover while blending. Food may spatter ‘if you do. instead, open the feeder cap to add foods.
Overblending Don’t overblend. The blender works in seconds, not minutes. Stop and check food before blending again. Gravy or saucelumps Pour gravy or sauce into a measuring cup. Then put l/2 cup (125mL) back into the blender container. Cover, Turn unit to HIGH and remove feeder cap. Gradually, add the rest of the gravy or sauce. Blend until smooth. Giblet gravy Cook the giblets in water or broth. Cool to room temperature. Cut giblets in l-inch (2.5cm) pieces. Put in blender container.
FOODS FOR PROCESSING FDDD Apples Apple juice FINISHED QUANTITY RAW, QUANTITY 2 cups (500mL) 3 cups (750mL) l-inch (2.5cm) pieces 3/4cup (200mL) 1 l-inch (2.5cm) oieces (25OrnL) 1 medium plus cups (375mL) 1 cup. (250mL) liquid” Bread -coarse cup (125mL) 1 slice -regular cup (125mL) 1 slice -fine cup (125mL) 1 slice Cabbages -red andwhite Carrots Celery ; SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS peeled; cored, cut in eighths tom in eighths torn in eighths I torn in eighths 3 cups (750mL) l-inch (2.
SPEED LOW LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW LOW LOW LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW LOW LOW HIGH LOW LOW
FOODS FOR PROCESSING RAW QUANTITY FlNlSHED QUANTITY FOOD cup (125mL) process with 1/2 cup (125mL) flour 2 cups (500ML) process with 3 cups (750mL) water 2 l-inch (2.5cm) pieces 3 cups (750mL) l-inch (2.5cm) pieces 1 cup (250ML) 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces I 1 cup (250mL) I l-inch (2.
WARRANTY 3-year limited warranty Our Contemporary Classics blender is warranted for three years from date of purchase to be free of mechanical and electrical defects in material and workmanship. The manufacturer’s obligation hereunder is limited to repairing such products during the warranty period,, provided the product is sent prepaid to a Sunbeam-Oster Household Products Authorized Independent Service Center.
ACCESSORIES These accessories and replacement parts can be purchased at retail outlets or at Sunbeam-Oster Authorized Independent Service Centers. Only use the accessory model numbers listed below for this unit. Food Processor Accessory Replace your food processor accessory or add another for busy days. 5900-06 “Blend ‘N Store” Perma-GlasContainers 30-ounce (950mL) cold- and break-. resistant Perma-Glas” (plastic) container.
