Hamilton Beach SoundShield 950 Blender with To Go Cup and Lid User Guide

Hamilton Beach SoundShield 950 Blender with To Go Cup and Lid

Product Information

Blender Stand mixer

The Blender Standmixer is a kitchen appliance used for blending and chopping food items. It comes with a jar and a cutting blade assembly which can be attached to the base for blending. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Important Safety Precautions

• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• Keep hands and utensils out of the jar and away from the cutting blade while blending or chopping food to reduce the risk of severe personal injury and/or damage to the blender (attachments may not be provided with blender).
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
• Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the blender, read all instructions carefully.
2. Assemble the blender by attaching the cutting blade assembly to the base.
3. Place food items to be blended in the jar and close the lid.
4. Plug in the cord and turn on the blender. A flashing light indicates that it is ready to operate.
5. Avoid any contact with blades or moveable parts while the blender is in operation.
6. When blending hot liquids, open the center vent lid and close any edge cover opening intended for pouring to prevent sudden steaming.
7. Do not blend hot liquids in the personal jar.
8. Always operate blender with the lid in place. Open the vent area only for adding ingredients.
9. After use, unplug the cord, and disassemble the blender for cleaning. Do not put the base or motor in water or other liquid.

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READ BEFORE USE

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Questions

• Please call us – our friendly associates are ready to help.
• Customer service number: +46 60 741 21 20

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
5. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
6. Flashing light indicates ready to operate. Avoid any contact with blades or moveable parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Keep hands and utensils out of the jar and away from the cutting blade, while blending or chopping food, to reduce the risk of severe personal injury and/or damage to the blender (attachments may not be provided with blender). A rubber spatula may be used but only when blender is not running.
13. Blades are sharp; handle carefully—especially when assembling, disassembling, or cleaning inside blender jar.
14. Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
15. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade assembly on base without blending jar or personal jar attached.
16. Do not blend hot liquids in the personal jar.
17. Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade assembly.
18. Always operate blender with lid in place. Open vent area only for adding ingredients.
19. Be careful if hot liquid is poured into blender as it can be ejected out of appliance due to sudden steaming.
20. When blending hot liquids, open the center vent lid and close any edge cover opening intended for pouring. To prevent possible burns: Do not exceed the 3-cup (710-ml) level. Hot liquids may push off lid during blending; therefore, with the protection of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of the lid, keep exposed skin away from the lid, and start blending at lowest speed.
21. Ensure collar on base of blending jar and personal jar are tight and secure. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed.
22. If the jar should twist or rotate when motor is switched ON, switch OFF ( ) immediately and tighten jar in collar or on blender base.
23. Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
24. To disconnect cord, switch to OFF ( ). Then remove plug from wall outlet.
25. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information

This product is intended for household use only. Use for food or liquid only.

WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape overthe countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

If the cutting blade assembly locks and will not move, it will damage the motor. Do not use. Call the toll-free customer service number for information. Do not place the blender jar in the freezer filled with food or liquid. This can result in damage to the cutting blade assembly, jar, blender, and possibly result in personal injury.

Wattage/Peak Power Information

The wattage/ampere rating of the blender is determined by an Underwriters Laboratory test and is based on available cutting blade assembly, jar combinations, and attachments that may not be provided with your unit, but are available as replacement parts. This is a measure of input wattage/amperes after 30 seconds of operation. The blender as provided may draw significantly less power. Peak power is the measure of the motor wattage during the first seconds of operation. This is when a blender requires the most power to crush ice, frozen fruit, etc. This is a better measure of what a blender motor can consume when power is needed most.

Recycling the Product at the End of Its Service Life

The wheeled bin symbol marked on this appliance signifies that it must be taken over by a selective collection system conforming to the WEEE Directive so that it can be either recycled or dismantled in order to reduce any impact to the environment. The user is responsible for returning the product to the appropriate collection facility, as specified by your local code. For additional information regarding applicable local laws, please contact the municipal facility and/or local distributor.

Parts and Features

• To order parts: +46 60 741 21 20
  • www.hamiltonbeach.se

BEFORE FIRST USE: After unpacking blender, wash everything except blender base in hot, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wipe blender base with a damp cloth or sponge. DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER. Care should be taken when cleaning inside of blender jar as cutting blade assembly is very sharp.

• Lid: The lid is easy to put on, take off, and clean. Always use lid when machine is in operation and to pour.
• Blender Jar: Ounces, cups, and milliliters are clearly marked.
• ON()/OFF( ) (Power) Switch: The ON()/OFF( ) (power) switch is located on right-hand side of blender base. This lighted switch controls power to blender.
• Program Buttons: There are three program settings: SMOOTHIE, ICE CRUSH, and CLEAN. Select desired program by pressing button for that program.
• 5 Speed Buttons: Five speeds start at LO and increase to HI.
• PULSE Button: Press and hold down PULSE button to blend at high speed setting.
• CANCEL Button: Stops blender at any time.
• Quiet Shield: The quiet shield reduces amount of noise from your blender. When placed over blender jar, it muffles sound that your blender produces.
• Personal Blender Jar: The personal blender jar makes it easier to make beverages to take on the go.
• Base: Contains motor. DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER.
• Preparing Blender: After unpacking blender, wash everything except blender base in hot, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wipe blender base with a damp cloth or sponge. DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER. Care should be taken when handling cutting blade assembly since it is very sharp. Refer to care recommendations.
• IMPORTANT: Blender jar and cutting blade assembly are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect jar for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always inspect cutting blade assembly for broken, cracked, or loose blades. If jar or cutting blade assembly is damaged, do not use. Call our customer care center to obtain replacement parts.
• Selecting Blender Settings: Select from three program settings or 5 speed buttons from LO to HI.

WARNING

• Burn Hazard. Metal parts under blending jar get hot after use. Do not touch.

Using Your Blender

IMPORTANT: The blender jar and cutting blade assembly are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect jar for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always inspect cutting blade assembly for broken, cracked, or loose blades. If jar or cutting blade assembly is damaged, do not use. Call toll-free customer service number to obtain replacement parts.

 

1. Make sure blender is unplugged. Place blender base on clean, dry surface. Place cutting blade assembly, blade side up, through opening in blending jar before twisting collar onto bottom of jar. Add Ingredients.
2. Place lid on jar. Place blender jar on base.
3. Close quiet shield.
4. Plug into outlet. Press ON(I)/ OFF( ) switch to turn on power to blender. The control panel will flash and CANCEL button will continue to flash, indicating blender is ready for blending. Press ON(I)/OFF( ) switch to OFF ( ) position anytime machine is left unattended.

• PROGRAM SETTINGS: Programs are optimized for recipe categories and vary in blending speed and duration. The blender automatically stops at the end of the program. Some recipes may require more or less blending time.
• SMOOTHIE: Blends frozen or fresh smoothies.
• ICE CRUSH: Breaks ice into pieces small enough for slushies or fine cocktails, using 1 to 1 1/2 cups (237 to 355 ml) ice cubes.
• CLEAN: Add 5 cups (1.2 L) warm water and two drops dish detergent to blender jar before starting the program for easy cleaning. Rinse and dry.

Using Manual Mode

1. Select speed and push button.
2. Press a different speed button during blending to increase or decrease blending speed. If using PULSE, blender will run at the high speed only when PULSE button is held down.
3. WARNING: Burn Hazard. Do not fill blender jar with hot liquid beyond the 3-cup (710-ml) level. With the protection of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of lid. Keep exposed skin away from lid. Start blending at lowest speed.
4. At end of blending cycle, press CANCEL button to stop blending. Turn off blender with ON( )/OFF( ) switch on right side of base. Unplug blender after blending.
5. Lift quiet shield.
6. Remove blender jar.
   • WARNING: Burn Hazard.
   • Metal parts under blending jar get hot after extended use.
7. Pour with lid on.

Using Personal Jar (optional)

WARNING: Burn Hazard. Do not blend hot ingredients. Pressure may build, causing jar to pop off and hot ingredients to erupt.

WARNING: Laceration Hazard. Handle blade carefully; it is very sharp. Make sure unit is turned OFF () and is unplugged.

1. Add ingredients. Carefully place cutting blade assembly and collar onto personal jar.
2. Turn personal jar upside down and shake. Place onto base.
3. Lift quiet shield and plug blender into outlet. Push desired speed button. When using PULSE button, the blender will only run when PULSE button is held down. Place hand on top of jar to hold while blending. Press CANCEL button to stop blending.
4. Unplug. Remove personal jar from base. Turn bottom up; remove collar and cutting blade assembly from jar.
5. Hand-tighten drinking lid onto personal jar.

Blender Tips

Blender Jar Tips

• ALWAYS place liquid in blender jar first, then remaining ingredients.
• For best performance, minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is 1 cup (8 ounces/237 ml). Add more liquid if food is not blending properly. The amount of liquid needed will vary based on other ingredients required for blending.
• If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of jar, stop blending and try pulsing or add more liquid to blender jar.
• Do not store food or liquids in blender jar.
• Avoid bumping or dropping blender when in operation or at any time.
• Cutting large whole fruits and vegetables may allow them to blend more quickly.
• Do not fill blender jar past highest graduation marking.
• If ice or frozen fruit pieces are not blending, stop blender and pulse a few times.
• Do not allow ice to stand or freeze in jar. Immediately crush ice after placing in jar.
• Keep lid on for easy pouring.

Personal Jar Tips

• If blending action does not start, stops during blending, or ingredients stick to sides of the jar, press CANCEL button. Remove jar, shake contents, and return to blending.
• For best performance in the 20-oz. (591-ml) personal jar, minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is 3/4 cup (6 ounces/177 ml).
• When filling jar, place frozen ingredients or ice into jar first. When turned upside down to blend, frozen items will be on top.
• Do not chop or process hard foods such as cheese, crackers, or meat.
• Avoid bumping or dropping blender.
• Do not blend hot liquids in personal jar.
• Do not fill personal jar above MAX fill line.

How to Remove and Replace Quiet Shield

1. TO REMOVE: Start with front shield; separate front shield from back at rubber hinges.
2. Press tabs on both sides of the blender while moving back shield back with your thumbs.
3. Slide back shield away from blender base.

1. TO REPLACE: Press both shield locking buttons in while sliding back shield around the base.
2. To secure, press back shield and blender base together.
3. Pull front shield around rear shield.
4. Secure round hinges of front shield around rubber hinges.

Cleaning Your Blender

1. Unplug.
2. Remove quiet shield.
3. Remove blender jar and lid. Rotate collar counterclockwise until collar and cutting blade assembly come apart from blender jar.
4. Remove personal jar from base. Rotate collar counterclockwise until collar and cutting blade assembly come apart from personal jar.
5. Wipe blender base, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use a mild, nonabrasive cleanser.
   • WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
   • WARNING: Burn Hazard. Metal parts under blending jar get hot after extended use.
6. Clean quiet shield with hot, soapy water. Dry thoroughly.
7. Blender jar, personal blender jar, lid, jar collar, and cutting blade assembly are dishwasher-safe.
8. DO NOT use “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product. Parts may also be washed with hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.

CLEANING BLENDER JAR

• Add 5 cups (1.2 L) warm water and add two drops of dish soap. Press CLEAN button. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• To clean after blending oily foods, sprinkle baking soda in blender. Add 1 cup (237 ml) white vinegar. Mixture will bubble. When bubbling subsides, add 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) water and blend on CLEAN cycle. Wash any remaining residue with dish soap and water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Troubleshooting

All program buttons are flashing

• The motor is not rotating and is experiencing a locked rotor condition. Turn power switch to OFF ( ) and remove blender jar. Turn power switch to ON (I), run blender without jar in place on HI for 30 seconds to 1 minute, and resume normal operation. NOTE: Buttons start flashing 2–3 seconds after a problem has occurred.

Blender fails to start and program lights are not illuminated

• Make sure main power ON(I)/OFF( ) switch is in the ON (I) position.
• Check to see if unit is securely plugged into an electrical outlet of proper voltage and frequency.
• Check to see if fuse for electrical outlet has blown or if a circuit breaker has tripped.

Ingredients will not mix properly

• Check to see if enough liquid has been added to ingredients. Mixture should be fluid and free-running at all times.
• Solid pieces are too large.
• Container is too full. Do not fill past highest (6.5 cups/1.5 L) graduation marking.
• Cutting blade assembly blades are not sharp or are damaged. Inspect container and cutting blade assembly daily.
• Select speed to create a fluid blend.

Blender smells like it is burning

• Turn off blender and allow unit to cool.
• Although motors are tested during the manufacturing process, heavy use may cause curing of motor windings. The smell may quickly dissipate after a few heavy uses.
• If smell continues after additional heavy uses, call our customer care center.

There is grease around bottom of blender jar or on counter top

• Monitor problem and source. This may indicate an issue with jar bearings.
• Call our customer care center if condition persists.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value. This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (220- 240V ~ 50 Hz).

SPF Trading AB exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. To make a warranty claim, return this appliance to the store or call customer service number + 46 60 741 21 20 or visit www.hamiltonbeach.se. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

Hamilton Beach Brands is a registered trademark of Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. used under license by SPF Trading AB.

Documents / Resources

Hamilton Beach SoundShield 950 Blender with To Go Cup and Lid [pdf] User Guide SoundShield 950 Blender with To Go Cup and Lid, SoundShield 950, Blender with To Go Cup and Lid, SoundShield 950 Blender, Blender

References

• User Manual