Black & Decker MGD250 Installation instructions

blender

owner's manual

SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK

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MGD250

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always

be followed, including the following:

■ PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

■ To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put blender base,

cord, or plug in water or other liquid.

■ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near

children.

■ Turn off and unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or

taking off parts, and before cleaning.

■ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the

appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.

Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination,

repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

■ Do not use outdoors.

■ The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold

by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

■ Never carry the unit by the cord or yank cord from an outlet; instead,

grasp the plug firmly and pull to disconnect.

■ Do not let the plug or cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or

touch hot surfaces including the stove. Unit should be placed away

from sinks and hot surfaces.

■ Remove the jar and blade assembly from the blender before washing.

■ Unit should be used for food preparation only. Do not use appliance for

other than intended use.

■ Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the

risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A scraper

may be used only when the blender is not running.

■ Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

■ Avoid contacting moving parts.

■ To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter assembly blades on base

without the jar properly attached.

■ When blending hot liquids (not boiling), remove the cap. Keep hands

and face away from the cap opening while motor is running.

■ Do not leave blender unattended during use.

■ Do not operate this appliance in the presence of explosive and/or

flammable fumes.

■ This appliance is intended for household use ONLY and not for

commercial or industrial use.

BLENDER PARTS

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug—one blade is wider than the other. To

reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet

only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it. If it

still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat

this safety feature by modifying the plug in any way.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

WARNING: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to

prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user

serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized

service personnel.

Cap

Lid

Jar

Gasket

Blade Assembly

Unit Base

Control Knob

Jar Base

1. Be sure the unit is “off” (O) and plug

the cord into a standard electrical outlet.

2. Place the food to be blended into the

Jar.

3. Put the Lid on the Jar before beginning. Be

sure that the Cap is in

position by placing the

tabs in the Cap into the notches into the Lid

and twisting close. When crushing ice or

hard foods, keep one hand on the Lid.

4. Select the desired speed setting:

• Use settings 1-2 for stirring,

chopping, and mixing; setting 3-4

for grinding, beating, and creaming;

setting 5 for heavy-duty blending

such as liquefying.

• For quick blending tasks, turn the

Control Knob to the Pulse (P)

position for a few seconds, then

release. Use the Pulse for best

results when crushing ice.

5. If you want to add ingredients while

the Blender is on, remove the Cap by

twisting it and lifting it out. Place

ingredients through the Lid opening. (B)

6. When finished blending, turn to the “off” (O)

position.

7. To remove the Jar, lift it from the Unit Base. Remove the Lid before

pouring.

HOW TO USE

BLENDER JAR ASSEMBLY

1. Before first use, wash all parts except the

Unit Base. To reassemble, put the Gasket on

top of the Blade Assembly, place the Blade

Assembly into the Jar Base, and turn the

Jar Base clockwise until tight. (A)

2. Place the Jar onto the Unit Base and

twist slightly in either direction to be

sure the Jar is properly “seated.”

Use the following guide for speed selections.

SPEED FUNCTION USE

1 Stir To mix thin batters, scrambled eggs, and

Puree puree cooked foods of uncooked fruits.

2 Chop To chop vegetables for dips and salsa;

Mix to mix gravies, marinades.

3 Grate To grate hard cheeses. To cream soups, or

Beat beat dips; make mixed drinks, powdered

drinks, or milk shakes.

4 Blend To grind nuts. To blend sauces

Grind and spreads.

5 Frappe To mix smoothies and frappes, to liquefy

Liquefy thick mixtures.

P Crush Ice To crush ice cubes for snow cones, or

chilled beverages, to mix liquid and ice

cubes together for frozen slushes, for

thorough chopping.

8. For convenient storage, wind the cord around the

tabs at the bottom of the Unit Base. (C)

BLENDING TIPS

• Cut food into small pieces (3/4″-1″) before

adding to the Blender.

• When blending liquids and including ice

cubes, limit the quantity to the 4-cup (1L)

mark of the Jar. For warm or hot foods,

limit the amount to 2 cups with the Lid and

Cap in place.

• When ingredients stick or spatter along the sides

of the jar, turn the blender off and remove the lid.

Use a rubber spatula to push food toward the blades.

Replace the lid then continue blending.

• For best circulation of foods that are to be blended with liquid, pour the

liquid into the Jar first, then add solids.

• Some of the tasks that cannot be performed efficiently with a Blender

are: beating egg whites, whipping cream, mashing potatoes, grinding

meats, mixing dough, and extracting juices from fruits/vegetables.

• The following items should never be placed in the unit as they may

cause damage: dried spices and herbs (ground alone), bones, large

pieces of solidly frozen foods.

BLENDING GUIDE

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BLENDER

1. Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the Blender.

2. Rinse Jar assembly parts immediately after blending for easier cleanup.

3. Wipe the Unit Base with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Remove

stubborn spots by rubbing with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner.

Do not immerse the Unit Base in liquid.

4. Removable parts can be washed by hand with soap and water or in a

dishwasher. The Lid, Cap, Blade Assembly, and Jar Base should be placed

in the top rack only. The Jar is bottom rack dishwasher-safe. Do not place

parts in boiling liquids.

5. If liquids spill into the Unit Base, wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry

thoroughly. Do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on parts or finish.

CAUTION: Never immerse Unit Base of cord in water or other liquids.

RECIPES

SPARKLING FRUIT SMOOTHIE

2 containers (8 oz. each) strawberry 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, undrained

flavored nonfat yogurt 1 pint (about 2 cups) medium strawberries

1 cup sparkling seltzer

1. Combine yogurt, seltzer and pineapple in Blender Jar. Cover and blend at Speed 3 for

30 seconds.

2. Continue blending and remove fill cap. Gradually drop strawberries down through lid

opening. Once all berries have been added, continue blending for 30 seconds.

3. Serve immediately, or chill until ready to serve.

Makes: 4 (10-ounce) servings.

APRICOT MELON FRAPPE

2 cans (5.5 ounces each) apricot nectar

12 small (1” size) ice cubes

2 cups cubed (1⁄2

″size) cantaloupe, or other favorite fresh fruit

2 cups cubed (1⁄2

″size) honeydew, or other favorite fresh fruit

1. Combine apricot nectar and ice cubes in Blender Jar. Cover and blend at Speed 5.

2. Reduce speed to Speed 3; remove fill cap. Gradually add cantaloupe and honeydew

cubes through lid opening as blender is running. Blend until smooth.

3. Serve over additional ice cubes, if desired.

Makes about 4 (9-ounce) servings.

CREAMY STRAWBERRY MILK SHAKE

2⁄3cup milk

6 large strawberries, hulled

4 large scoops vanilla or strawberry ice cream, about 2 cups

1. Combine ingredients in Blender Jar.

2. Cover and blend at Speed 3, until smooth and creamy.

Makes about 2 (12-ounce) servings.

CREAMED HARVEST GINGER SOUP

2 cans (14 1⁄2ounces each) 1 red pepper coarsely chopped

chicken or vegetable broth 2 (1-inch) squares fresh ginger,

2 cups water coarsely chopped

1 (2 pound) butternut squash, peeled 1 teaspoon dried basil

and cut in 1-inch cubes 1⁄2teaspoon salt

5 medium carrots, cut in 1-inch lengths 1⁄4teaspoon pepper

4 medium potatoes, peeled and 1⁄2-1 cup milk

each cut in 6 pieces Sour cream or plain yogurt

2 onions, coarsely chopped

1. Combine chicken or vegetable broth and water in large sauce pot. Bring to a boil. Add

all ingredients except milk and sour cream or yogurt.

2. Bring mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat to a simmer.

3. Simmer vegetables until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

4. Allow mixture to cool slightly.

5. Transfer vegetables and soup liquid to blender Jar, 2 cups at a time. Cover and pulse to

blend until smooth. (Be sure to blend only 2 cups at a time, as hot liquids expand when

blended.

6. Transfer blended soup to large bowl and repeat process for remaining vegetables and

broth. Return to sauce pot and reheat. Stir in milk, adding enough for desired

consistency. Correct seasonings, if necessary.

7. Serve garnished with dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Makes 6 (11⁄2-cup) servings.

Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

Pub. No. 175058-00-RV00

Printed in Mexico

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Household Products, Inc. warrants this product against any defects that are

due to faulty material or workmanship for a one-year period after the original

date of consumer purchase. This warranty does not include damage to the

product resulting from accident or misuse. If the product should become

defective within the warranty period, we will repair it or elect to replace it free

of charge. We will return your product, transportation charges prepaid,

provided it is delivered prepaid to any Black & Decker Company-Owned or

Authorized Household Appliance Service Center.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Answers to any

questions regarding warranty or service locations may be obtained by calling

Consumer Assistance and Information toll free: 1-800-231-9786.

Need Help?

For any questions on usage of this product, please call the toll-free

number on the cover of this book.

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