INSTRUCTION BOOKLET POWER BLENDER PROFESSIONAL GRADE MODELS BL1486RBT BL1486BLBT BL1486SBT POWERED BY
CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to the world of healthy, delicious eating and drinking made easy. My Power Blender is a powerful kitchen machine designed to provide exceptional performance for many years to come. Once you are familiar with all the functions your new Blender can perform it will become one of the most frequently used tools in your kitchen. Before you begin using your Power Blender, please read all the important safeguards, warnings and directions in this booklet.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Read all instructions before using your Blender. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plugs, or the appliance in water or other liquid.
16. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 17. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to ‘OFF’, then remove plug from wall outlet. 18. This appliance is for Household Use Only. It is not intended to be used for commercial purposes. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 19. DO NOT leave unit unattended while in use. 20. DO NOT use an extension cord.
10. Pulse Switch – With the Jar/Lid properly installed, press down on this Switch to operate the Blender momentarily at the highest speed. The Blender will run at this speed as long as the Pulse Switch is held down. The Pulse function can be used when the ON/OFF Switch is in either the ‘I’ or ‘O’ position. The Blender will return to its previous speed or stop when the Pulse Switch is released. 11.
BEFORE FIRST USE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read all instructions carefully and keep them for future reference. Remove all packaging. Place Jar on Blender Base and wash the Jar by following the directions in the Care and Cleaning Section. Wash the Lid, Cap and Tamper in warm soapy water. WARNING: Use extreme caution when handling the Jar, the Blades are very sharp. Rinse, dry and reassemble. Wipe the Blender Base with a damp cloth. DO NOT immerse the Blender Base in water or any other liquid.
DO NOT use Tamper for longer than 45 seconds as this may cause overheating. DO NOT use this Tamper in any other appliance as this may damage your Tamper. DO NOT use a Tamper from any other appliance in this Blender as this may damage your Blender. 8. If this does not work, press the On/Off Switch to the Off positon (‘O’) to stop the motor. Once the Blades stop turning, remove the Jar from the Blender Base and move the contents around with a rubber spatula.
• • • • • • Before placing the Jar on the Blender Base, ensure that the Filler Cap is turned clockwise and securely locked into the Lid. Then push the Lid/Cap firmly onto the Jar. NEVER remove the Cap or add ingredients while the hot contents are being processed. Extreme caution must be used when moving a Jar containing hot liquids. With Jar in place on Blender Base turn the Speed Control counter-clockwise to the minimum setting.
5. With the ON/OFF Switch in the Off position (‘O’), plug the Cord into a 120 volt wall outlet. 6. Rotate the Speed Control to the lowest setting. Then flip the ON/OFF Switch to the On position (‘I’) and slowly increase the speed to maximum. Run at this speed for 30 – 60 seconds. 7. Switch to the Off position (‘O’) and unplug the Blender Base from the wall outlet. 8. Remove the Jar from the Base, empty and rinse the Jar with clear water to remove all soap from Jar. 9.
2. Unplug the Base, remove the Jar and press the Overload Reset Button under the Base. My Blender stops while blending 1. Your Blender is equipped with an overload protector that will prevent it from overheating during exceptional situations such as when blending thick contents for extended periods of time. To protect the motor the Blender will automatically shut off. If this happens return the ON/OFF Switch to Off position (‘O’), remove the Jar and wait for the motor to cool.
ACORN SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 3 cups (750 ml) 3 cups (750 ml) 2 1/2 1 tsp (5 ml) 1/2 tsp (3 ml) 1/2 tsp (3 ml) chicken broth cooked acorn squash pears, cored and quartered onion salt thyme ground black pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Place all ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed above. 2. Secure the lid. 3. Set the speed control to the lowest speed and turn the blender on. 4.
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing MAKES 2 CUPS (500 ML) INGREDIENTS 1 cup (250 ml) 1 cup (250 ml) 1 1 tbsp (15 ml) 1 tbsp (15 ml) 1 tbsp (15 ml) 1/2 tsp (3 ml) buttermilk mayonnaise garlic clove sugar dried parsley dried chives salt DIRECTIONS 1. Place all ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed above. 2. Secure the lid. 3. Set the speed control to the lowest speed and turn the blender on. 4. Slowly increase the speed to the middle setting and blend for about 1 minute. 5.
Raspberry Vinaigrette MAKES 2 CUPS (500 ML) INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup (375 ml) 1/3 cup (80 ml) 1/3 cup (80 ml) 1/4 cup (60 ml) 1 tbsp (15 ml) 1 tbsp (15 ml) 1/2 tsp (3 ml) fresh raspberries olive oil grapeseed oil white vinegar sugar lemon juice salt DIRECTIONS 1. Place all ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed above. 2. Secure the lid. 3. Set the speed control to the lowest speed and turn the blender on. 4. Slowly increase the speed to the middle setting and blend for about 1 minute. 5.
SRIRACHA AIOLI MAKES 1 1/2 CUPS (375 ML) INGREDIENTS 3 3 tbsp (45 ml) 2 tbsp (30 ml) 1 1 tsp (5 ml) 1 cup (250 ml) egg yolks lemon juice sriracha hot sauce garlic clove salt olive oil DIRECTIONS 1. Place all ingredients, except the oil, in the blender jar in the order listed above. 2. Secure the lid. 3. Set the speed control to the lowest speed and turn the blender on. 4. Slowly increase the speed to the highest setting and blend for about 1 minute. 5.
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SPREAD MAKES 1 1/2 CUPS (375 ML) INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup (80 ml) 2 cups (500 ml) 2/3 cup (160 ml) 1/3 cup (80 ml) 1 tbsp (15 ml) water toasted hazelnuts sugar cocoa powder oil DIRECTIONS 1. Remove skin off the hazelnuts. 2. Place all the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed above. 3. Secure the lid. 4. Set the speed control to the lowest speed and turn the blender on. 5. Slowly increase the speed to the highest setting, using the tamper to push the nuts into the blades. 6.
ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 3 cups (750 ml) 3 tbsp (45 ml) 2 2 tbsp (30 ml) 2 tbsp (30 ml) 1 1 tsp (5 ml) 1 (250 ml) canned chick peas, drained tahini roasted red peppers lemon juice olive oil garlic clove salt water DIRECTIONS 1. Place all ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed above. 2. Secure the lid. 3. Set the speed control to the lowest speed and turn the blender on. 4.
PEANUT BUTTER PANCAKES SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 2 cups (500 ml) 1/4 cup (60 ml) 1/3 cup (80 ml) 1 tsp (5 ml) 1/3 cup (80 ml) 3 tsp (15 ml) 2 cups (500 ml) eggs whole milk oil brown sugar vanilla peanut butter baking powder all purpose flour DIRECTIONS 1. Place the first six ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed above. 2. Secure the lid. 3. Set the speed control to the lowest speed and turn the blender on. 4. Slowly increase the speed to the middle setting and blend for about 15-30 seconds. 5.
VERY BERRY POPSICLE MAKES 12 POPSICLES INGREDIENTS 1 cup (250 ml) 2 cups (500 ml) 1 cup (250 ml) 1 cup (250 ml) 1/2 cup (125 ml) 1/4 cup (60 ml) water fresh strawberries fresh raspberries fresh blueberries sugar lime juice DIRECTIONS 1. Place all ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed above. 2. Secure the lid. 3. Set the speed control to the lowest speed and turn the blender on. 4. Slowly increase the speed to the highest setting and blend for about 1 minute. 5.
A short supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounded 3-wire cord.
TO OBTAIN PROMPT WARRANTY SERVICE: Contact one of our many Service Centers found on our website www.salton.com/customer-care or Securely package and return the appliance to us. Please enclose: • Original proof of purchase • The completed form below with a $12.
