Operation
Operating the Blender
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded outlet.
Do not remove ground.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Controls
Model 901:
• The ON/OFF switch will turn the blender ON for
continuous operation at approximately 18,000
RPM, or OFF.
Models 908, 909, 910, 918, 919:
Two separate switches on the front panel allow
you to control the blender for precise blending
requirements:
• The ON/OFF switch will turn the blender ON for
continuous operation or OFF.
• The HIGH.LOW switch allows you to select the
following speeds:
Hi – 17,800 RPM Low – 11,500 RPM
• The Pulse switch (Models 910, 918 and 919)
turns on the blender only when the switch is
pressed. When the switch is released, the blender
will stop. This will allow you to precisely control
the operation of the blender.
Using the blender
Before you use the blender for the first time, wash
the container, cover, and cutter unit assembly. Refer
to "Cleaning the Blender." Do not put the cutter unit
assembly in the dishwasher.
To operate the blender, proceed as follows:
1. Place the blender on a clean, dry, level surface,
and set the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
2. Place cutter unit in the threaded collar, blades up.
Slip the gasket OVER the blades and onto the
base of the cutter unit. Screw the completed
blade assembly onto the container.
wWARNING
Cut Hazard
Always place cover on jar when blending.
Do not put hands, spoons or other utensils
in jar when blending.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in broken bones or cuts.
ON/OFF
Switch
Model 901
3. Plug the blender into an
electric outlet.
4. Place the ingredients to be
blended into container.
5. Place the container onto
the base. Make sure it
rests securely on the base.
6. Place the cover and filler
cap on the container.
7. Set the Hi/Low switch
(except model 901) to the
desired speed. See "Professional Blending
Techniques" for blending tips.
NOTE: If you want the blender to run for short
bursts, press the Pulse switch (on some models).
While you are pressing the Pulse switch, the blender
will run at the selected speed. Release the Pulse
switch to stop the blender.
ON/OFF
HIGH/LOW
Switch
Switch
Models 908/909
ON/OFF/
Pulse
HIGH/LOW
Switch
Switch
Models 910/918/919
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