908™ Series
Model HBB908
Bar blender
Operation Manual
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Blender Safety
IMPORTANT: This operation manual should be reviewed with all equipment operators as part of your
operator training program.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”
or “WARNING.” These words mean:
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You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what
can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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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.
Technical Services
For assistance or replacement parts, call our
Technical Services number:
866-285-1087 or + 910-693-4277
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday – Friday
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Cut Hazard
Always place cover on container when
blending.
Do not put hands, spoons, or other utensils in
container when blending.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in broken bones, cuts, or other injuries.
Blender Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – 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 the Operation Manual before using blender.
Keep Operation Manual handy.
2. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
3. Do not remove ground prong.
4. Do not use an adapter.
5. Do not use an extension cord.
6. Disconnect power before cleaning or servicing.
7. To reduce risk of personal injury, unplug cord from
outlet when not in use, and before putting on or
taking off parts.
8. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse
cord, plug, or blender base in water or any other
liquid.
9. Do not spray the base with a high-pressure spray gun.
10. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
11. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
12. Not intended for use by or near children.
13. The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
14. To reduce risk of personal injury and to prevent
damage to blender or container and cutter assembly,
DO NOT insert utensils into blender container while
operating blender.
15. Do not store any kitchen utensils in the container
because the blender would be damaged if
inadvertently turned on.
16. To prevent possibility of serious personal injury, keep
hands out of blender jar while operating blender.
Always operate blender with jar cover in place.
17. Avoid contacting moving parts.
18. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
19. If cutter assembly blades are loose, discontinue use
immediately and replace cutter assembly. Do not
attempt to repair or tighten cutter assembly.
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20. Inspect container and cutter assembly daily. Do not
use broken, chipped, or cracked container. Check
cutter for wear, nicks, or broken blades. Do not use
broken or cracked cutting blades. Replace cutter
assembly at least every 90 days.
21. Do not use outdoors.
22. This appliance is intended for short periods of
operation, with a rated operating time of 3 minutes.
23. Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
24. To prevent damage to blender, container, or cutter
assembly, DO NOT move or shake blender while in
operation. If blending action stops during operation,
turn blender OFF, remove container from base, remove
container cover, and use a thin rubber spatula to push
mixture towards cutters.
25. To prevent burns from hot liquids splashing out of the
container, always remove the filler cap of the container
cover before blending hot liquids. Keep hands and
other exposed skin away from the cover opening to
reduce risk of possible injury.
26. Always operate blender with container cover in place.
27. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Call the Technical Services
number, 866-285-1087 or 910-693-4277, for instructions
on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
28. 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.
29. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This product
is provided with a grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce
the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into
a grounded 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 into the outlet, 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. The extension cord must
be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord. Care must be taken to
arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or accidentally tripped over.
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Parts and Features
The parts and features for the 908™ Series blenders are shown on this page. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your blender.
Your 908™ Series blender is designed for blending and mixing beverages.
NOTE: The blender is not designed to crush large ice cubes. Small ice cubes made in most icemakers or
crushed ice may be added to liquid ingredients in the blender to make daiquiris or similar drinks.
Removable
Filler Cap
Cover
44-oz.
Polycarbonate
Container
Gasket
Cutter Unit
Collar
Blender
Base
OFF (O) / LOW (1) /
HIGH (2) Switch
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Blender Operation – Quick Start Guide
1. Read Important Safety Instructions and Warnings
before use.
2. Place the blender on a dry, level surface.
3. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF or
O position. Plug the blender into a grounded
electrical outlet.
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4. Place the container on the base with ingredients
and container lid in place.
5. Move the power switch to the LOW (1) or HIGH (2)
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.
wWARNING
Cut Hazard
Always place cover on container when
blending.
Do not put hands, spoons, or other utensils
in container when blending.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in broken bones, cuts, or other
injuries.
Controls
The switch on the front panel allows you to control
the blender for precise blending requirements:
OFF (O) / LOW (1) /
HIGH (2) Switch
• The OFF (O)/LOW (1)/HIGH (2) switch will turn
the blender on for continuous operation at Low
or High speed or OFF.
• The HIGH/LOW settings allow you to select the
following speeds:
HIGH – 19,000 RPM LOW – 16,000 RPM
Using the Blender
Before you use the blender for the first time, wash
the container, cover, and cutter assembly. Refer to
“Cleaning Instructions” on page 7. Do not put the
cutter assembly in the dishwasher.
To operate the blender, proceed as follows:
1. Place the blender on a clean, dry, level surface.
Make sure that the OFF/LOW/HIGH switch on
the control panel is set to OFF (O).
2. Plug the blender into an electric outlet.
3. Place the ingredients to be blended into
the container.
4. Place the container onto the base. Make sure
it rests securely on the base.
5. Place the cover and filler cap on the container.
6. Move the OFF/LOW/HIGH switch to the desired
speed. See “Professional Blending Techniques”
on page 6 for blending tips.
7. When blending is complete, set the OFF/LOW/
HIGH switch to OFF (O).
Do not remove the container from the base
until the unit has stopped completely.
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Operation
Professional Blending Techniques
Filling the Container
When filling the container with ingredients, follow
these recommendations:
• Use sufficient amount of liquid to ensure that the
mixture is fluid and free-running at all times. Pour
the liquid into the container FIRST.
• Cut solid ingredients into pieces that are no
bigger than a 1ʺ (25-mm) cube.
• Add the ingredients to container in batches. Do
not blend maximum volume all at once.
• Do NOT overfill the container with product. This
may prevent the blender from processing the
product properly. Process dense foods or thick
mixtures in small batches, and remember that
the volume of the product normally increases
during processing.
• Do not exceed 1 quart (1 liter) of content when
blending hot product.
• Always place the cover and filler cap on the
container when blending. For blending hot
liquids, remove filler cap from container cover
before blending.
Blending Techniques
Icy drinks – Do not use blender to crush large ice
cubes. The blender is not designed for this. Small
ice cubes or crushed ice is recommended. Pour in
liquid; then add ice. Cover. Set speed at HIGH (2)
and process until desired consistency is reached.
Chunks of frozen fruit can be added to milk or
fruit juice to produce a sherbet or slush.
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Burn Hazard
Always use caution when blending hot
contents.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in burns.
Blending Hot Mixtures
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possibility of scalding, the following precautions
MUST be observed:
• Do not exceed 1 quart (1 L) of content when
blending hot product. Remember that the
volume of the product normally increases during
processing.
• Always place the cover on the container and
remove the filler cap from container cover when
blending hot liquids to prevent the buildup of
pressure.
• Never stand with your face directly over the
container when operating the blender where
steam may be released.
• Begin on LOW (1) speed and then select a
speed that produces a column of air in the
center of the container.
Filler Cap
Use the filler cap to add liquids to the container
while the unit is running.
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Caring for the Blender
Cleaning Instructions
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.
General Cleaning
Do not allow food residue to dry on any part of
the blender. Wash and rinse container, cutter unit
assembly, and base after each use, or whenever
it will not be used again within 1 hour, as follows:
1. Remove the container from the base, and then
remove the cover. Add cleaning solution to the
container. Use a washing solution of hot water
(less than 115°F/46°C) and a nonsudsing
detergent. Use the recommended amount of
detergent.
2. Scrub and flush out the container interior,
cover, and filler cap to remove food residue.
Empty container.
3. Fill container 1/4 full with fresh washing solution
and place it on the base.
4. Replace the cover on the container and run
the blender on HIGH (2) speed for 2 minutes.
5. Repeat Step 3 using clean rinse water
(95°F/35°C).
6. Wipe down the container, filler cap, and cover
with a soft cloth or sponge, dampened with
fresh washing solution.
7. Wipe the exterior of the base with a damp
cloth or sponge. The base contains electrical
components; do not immerse. Do not use a
high-pressure washer or use a dishwasher to
clean the base.
wWARNING
Cut Hazard
Always place cover on container when
blending.
Do not put hands, spoons, or other utensils
in container when blending.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in broken bones, cuts, or other
injuries.
Sanitizing
1. Wash container as instructed in “General
cleaning.”
2. Fill container with sanitizing solution (See
“Recommended Sanitizing Solution” below)
and place on base.
3. Replace cover and filler cap and run on LOW (1)
speed for 2 minutes. Empty container.
4. Wipe the container exterior with a soft cloth or
sponge dampened with sanitizing solution.
5. Immerse the cover and filler cap in sanitizing
solution for 2 minutes.
6. Remove any remaining moisture from cutter
assembly by placing empty container on base
and running on HIGH (2) speed for 2 seconds.
7. When ready to use, rinse with clean water.
NOTE: Do not rinse container, cover, or filler cap
after sanitizing.
Recommended Sanitizing Solution:
The sanitizing solution should consist of 1
Tablespoon (15 ml) of household bleach per 1
gallon of clean, cool water (60°F/16°C) mixed
according to the instructions on the bleach
container. When using a sanitizing solution other
than that recommended, the sanitizing solution
concentration should be tested using commercially
available test strips and should indicate a
concentration between 100 and 200 parts per
million of bleach to water.
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Caring for the Blender
Replacing the Cutter Unit Assembly
wWARNING
Cut Hazard
Always place cover on container when
blending.
Do not put hands, spoons, or other utensils
in container when blending.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in broken bones, cuts, or other
injuries.
Replacing the Cutter Unit Assembly
The cutter unit assembly should be checked daily
for worn, loose, or damaged blades. If the cutter
unit assembly is worn or damaged, it should be
replaced immediately.
1. Loosen the collar on the bottom of the
container.
2. Remove the cutter unit assembly and gasket
from the bottom of the container.
3. Place the gasket on the cutter unit assembly;
then install the new cutter unit assembly in the
bottom of the container.
4. Securely tighten the collar onto the bottom of
the container.
5. The rubber clutch disc on the blender base has
reverse threads. To replace, remove the rubber
clutch disc by threading it clockwise. To install
the new clutch disc, thread it onto the motor
shaft counterclockwise.
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Gasket
Cutter Unit
Assembly
Collar
Rubber
Clutch Disc
Caring for the Blender
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem . . .
Solution . . .
Blender fails to start
or stops while it is
running and cannot
be restarted
• Check to see if unit is securely plugged into an electric outlet.
• Check to see if the fuse for the electric outlet has blown or if a circuit breaker
has tripped.
• If the motor stops during operation due to overheating, unplug and allow the
blender to cool down for 15 minutes. Plug blender back in after 15 minutes to
resume normal operation.
Ingredients will not
mix properly
• Check to see if enough liquid has been added to the ingredients. Mixture should
be fluid and free-running at all times.
• Solid pieces are too large. Pieces should not exceed 1ʺ (25-mm) cubes.
• Container is too full. Do not fill past highest graduation marking.
• Cutter unit blades are not sharp or are damaged. Inspect container and cutter
assembly daily. Replace cutter assembly at least every 90 days or sooner if
cutter assembly appears worn or damaged.
• Check to see if cutter assembly is installed properly.
• Select speed to create a fluid blend.
Maintenance
Inspect the blender and its various parts and replace as follows:
Daily
Unplug the blender, remove the container from the base, and then inspect the container
and cutter unit assembly for wear, nicks, and broken or loose blades. Replace if
necessary. If the blades are loose, discontinue use immediately and replace the blades.
Do not attempt to repair or tighten the cutter assembly. See “Replacement Parts” below.
Weekly
Unplug the blender, and then inspect the power cord insulation and power plug for
cracks. Refer to “Technical Services” on page 2 for repair or replacement.
Quarterly
Replace the container and cutter assembly at least every 90 days. See “Replacement
Parts” below.
Replacement Parts for Model HBB908
For replacement parts, call toll-free: 866-285-1087.
Part Description
Part Number
44-oz. polycarbonate container
Cutter assembly
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Interruptor OFF (O) /
LOW (baja) (1) Velocidad /
HIGH (alta) (2) Velocidad
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Semanalmente
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