Continental Electric CE22131 - Manual (Page 5)

To Use
1. Wash the ingredients you want to blend and cut them into pieces small enough
to fit into the Plastic Lid Feeding Hole.
2. Once cleaned and cut, add the ingredients into the blender through the Plastic
Lid Feeding Hole.
NOTE: The Pitcher has a six cup (48 oz. / 1.5 liter) capacity. Do not overload the
Pitcher with ingredients.
3. After filling the Pitcher with ingredients, secure the Plastic Lid with Feeding Hole
into position. Plug the product into a standard 120-volt AC electrical outlet.
4. Push the desired blender speed button (e.g., CHOP, PUREE).
CAUTION: Never operate the product’s motor for more than a few minutes at a
time. Select and depress a blender speed button, allow the motor to cool for a few
seconds; then press the blender speed button again until you achieve the desired
results.
5. To turn off the product, press the “OFF” Button on the 10-Speed Control Panel.
6. Unplug the product from the electrical outlet when finished blending ingredients,
when the product is not in use, or if leaving it unattended.
CAUTION: Do not use the product for blending heavy foods or thick mixtures.
NOTE: The PULSE Button can be used for more control during short processing
jobs to run the blender motor at a high speed. When finished processing ingre-
dients with the PULSE Button feature, release the PULSE Button to turn off the
product.
Cleaning and Maintenance
WARNING: Always unplug the product from the electrical outlet before assem-
bling, disassembling, or cleaning it.
• If the product’s motor does not run freely while blending ingredients, perform one
or more of the following steps, as necessary:
• Press the OFF Button and add water to the ingredients
• Press the PULSE Button for a few minutes and the motor blends freely
• Press the OFF Button, unplug the blender from the electrical outlet and use a
rubber spatula to clear the sides of the Pitcher and push the ingredients toward
the Blades
• Reduce the amount of ingredients inside of the Pitcher
• Clean the product immediately after each use. Before cleaning and putting your
hands and fingers inside of the Pitcher, remove the Pitcher from the Motor Housing
and the Plastic Lid, Blades and Spin Base from the Plastic Pitcher.
• Use a small toothbrush (not included) to remove particles of food lodged under-
neath the Blades.
• Clean the exterior surface of the Motor Housing by wiping it with a soft, damp
cloth.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to clean the product.
• To clean the Pitcher, add ¼ teaspoon of liquid soap to the Pitcher and fill with
warm water. Place the Pitcher on the Motor Housing and press the PULSE Button
several times for a few seconds. Remove the Pitcher from the Motor Housing and
rinse the Pitcher underneath running water.
CAUTION: Do not place the Pitcher and the Plastic Lid into a dishwasher or ex-
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