Black and Decker Blender BL4001R User Manual

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DRINK MACHINE
MÁQUINA PARA  
PREPARAR BEBIDAS
BL4\f\f1R
Customer Care Line: USA 1-8\f\f-\b31-9786
Accessories/Parts (USA) 
1-8\f\f-738-\f\b45
Servicio para el cliente: México \f1-8\f\f 714-\b5\f3
Accesorios/Partes (EE.UU) 
1-8\f\f-738-\f\b45
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Should you have any questions or concerns with your new PARTY 
BLENDER DRINK MACHINE, please call our C\4ustomer Service Line at   
1-8\f\f-\b31-9786 (US and Canada).\4   
\flease do not return to the store.  
						

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• Read all instructions.
•  Unit has a motor protection system. If the indicator 
light blinks rapidly, unplug it & let cool. Plug back in to 
restart. 
•  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.
•  Unplug from outlet when not in use, before assembly/
disassembly and before cleaning. 
•  Avoid contacting moving parts. 
•   Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or 
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped 
or has been damaged in any manner. Contact the 
consumer service number listed in this manual. 
•  The use of attachments, including canning jars, not 
recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer 
may cause fire, electric shock or injury. 
•  Do not use outdoors. 
•  The maximum rating is based on the blender jug 
attachment. The power input of the optional personal 
jar or herb jar is less than the allowable deviation.
•  Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or 
counter, or touch with hot surfaces.  •
  Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
•  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 but 
must be used only when the blender is not running. 
•  Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. 
•  To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter assembly 
blades on base without the jar properly attached. 
•  Do not blend more than \b\f oz of hot liquids.
•  Always operate blender with cover in place. 
•  When blending hot liquids, remove the shot glass/
measuring cup from the lid and close any edge cover 
openings intended for pouring
•  Do not blend hot liquids for the personal blender jar. 
•  Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 
•  The 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 have been given supervision 
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a 
person responsible for their safety. 
•  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do 
not play with the appliance. 
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK. 
\bM\fORTANT SAFEGUARDS.
 When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to 
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
SAVE THESE \bNSTRUCT\bONS.
This product is for household use only.
\fOLAR\bZED \fLUG (120V models only)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one 
blade is wider than the other). To reduce 
the risk of electric shock, this plug is 
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only 
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into 
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does 
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do 
not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
TA M \f E R - R E S \b S TA N T   S C R E W
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. 
ELECTR\bCAL CORD
1) 
A short power-supply cord is provided to 
reduce the risk resulting from becoming 
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
\b)  Longer detachable power cords or 
extension cords are available and may 
be used if care is exercised in their use.
3)  If a long detachable power-supply cord 
or extension cord is used,
  a) The marked electrical rating of the 
extension cord should be at least as 
great as the electrical rating of the 
appliance,
  b) If the appliance is of the grounded 
type, the extension cord should be a 
grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
  c) The longer cord should be arranged so 
that it will not drape over the countertop 
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by 
children or tripped over unintentionally.
Note: If the power cord is damaged, 
please contact the warranty department 
listed in these instructions.  
SAFETY FEATURES  
						

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 
PARTY BLENDER DRINK MACHINE
WELCOME! Congratulations on your purchase of the Black & Decker Party Blender 
Drink Machine! You can use your blender to make awesomely delicious drinks including 
frozen blends, chilled cocktails and all your party favorites.  To learn more about Black & 
Decker products, please visit www.blackanddeckerappliances.com 
1.  Shot Glass/Measuring Cup  (Part # BL4\f\f\f-\f1)  Measures liquid 
ingredients; 2 oz shot glass 
\b.  Easy-off lid (Part # BL4\f\f\f-\f\b) \feals 
the blending jar with eas\b open/close 
spout cover
3.  Soft-touch handle - For optimal grip  
4.  One-piece maximum capacity 7\b oz. jar 
(Part # BL4\f\f\f-\f3)
5.  Stainless Steel Integrated blade – for 
blended drinks  6. 
Base – Wide base for stabilit\b 
7.   Digital control panel with lighted LED 
buttons – Four speeds/auto functions, 
pulse and crush, on/off button
8.  Insulated Chill Sleeve 
 (Part # BL4\f\f\f-\f4) - Keeps drinks cool 
for hours
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GETTING STARTED
•  Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the    
power plug.  
•   Remove and save literature.
•   Please visit www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your warranty.
•   Wash all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLE\4ANING    
section of this manu\4al.  
HOW TO USE
This product is for household use only\4.
USING YOUR PARTY BLENDER DRINK \fA\HCHINE 
1.   Make sure your drink machine i\4s OFF.
\b.  Place ingredients to be blended into jar. For best results, use ice that has 
been out of the freezer for 1\f-15 minutes. 
Tip: Place ingredients in the following order to get the most out of your blender: • Liquid 
•  Powders
•  Soft foods (like bananas or cucumb\4ers)
•  Hard foods (such as frozen fruit)
•  Ice cubes
3.  Use the shot glass/measuring cup for convenient 
and accurate recipe measurement. Shot glass 
is \b oz and is marked for 1 oz, 1.5 oz and \b oz. 
Check out the inclu\4ded recipe book for fun frozen 
blends and cocktails using the sh\4ot glass and auto 
functions. 
NOTE: The Party Blender Drink\4 Machine makes a 
suggested 6-7 blended drinks (\4about 1\f-1\boz each)
4.  Place lid on jar; make sure shot glass is in place. 
Shot glass is secure when it slides a\4ll the way into 
the lid and is twi\4sted clockwise.
5.  Plug power cord into outlet. Press on/off button. 
LED should turn a s\4olid color to signify the blend\4er 
is in standby mode. After 6\f seconds the unit will 
automatically power off if no buttons are pressed. 
The LED will blink \4slowly when the blend\4er is in 
use. 
NOTE: When in use, do not leave blender unattended. 
When processing hard foods, such as ice or cheese, 
keep one hand on the \4lid to keep blender in pla\4ce. 
6.  Select the speed or\4 auto function that works best 
for your desired outcome. See auto functions and 
speed chart for drink and auto function correlations. 
\bmportant: Do not hold speed but\4ton, simply press   
						

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the desired speed, watch, and press Pulse/Stop when the desired consistency is 
achieved. Holding the button for longer than 3\f seconds will cause an error. Unit 
must be unplugged to reset. 
7. For blending tasks –\4 or when blending t\4hick mixtures – use the PULSE\4 
button for several seconds, then release. Repeat until food has desired 
consistency. Releasing pulse stops the blending an\4d the unit returns to 
standby. 
8.  Open the lid to add ingredients or add them\4 through the shot glass opening. 
Place shot glass back in lid openi\4ng after adding ingredients. Do not use \4the 
pour spout to add ingredients
\bmportant: Do not remove the lid while th\4e blender is runni\4ng. 
9.  When finished press STOP to stop blending. Make sure blades have 
completely stopped before attempting to remove the blending jar\4 from the 
base (refer to troubleshooting for any issues). 
1\f.  To remove the jar, grasp the handle and\4 lift up. 
11.  Press On/Off to power off. Unit will auto shutoff after 6\f seconds without use. 
1\b.  Always unplug the appli\4ance when not in use. 
TO SERVE 
• Lift and remove the blending jar\4
•  Pop open pour tab
•  Pour and Enjoy! 
Keep drinks colder longer with th\le insulated Chill Sleeve
•  Insert the blendin\4g jar into the Chill Sleeve from the top
•  Pull up on the Chill\4 Sleeve until it fits sec\4urely around the jar. There are 
notches for the handle and s\4pout. The measurements on the side \4of the jar 
should be visible t\4hrough the opening.
•  Now chill! Enjoy cool drinks for hours. 
•  To clean your Chill Sleeve, remove the blender from the sleeve and wash with 
warm soapy water. Hang to dry. 
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS   
•  For a thicker blended drink, \4gradually add more ice and use less liquid ingredients.  
•  For a thinner blende\4d drink, blend for longer and gradually add more liquid mixer  
to the jar.
•  Cut food and solid ingredients into pieces no larger than ¾ ” for use in the blend\4er.  
•  For best results when making\4 blended cocktails, use ice that has been out of th\4e  
freezer between 1\f and 15 minut\4es.
•  Use ¾  cup of ice per serving, cru\4shed .
•  Do not fill blender m\4ore than \b/3 full with liquid\4s.
•  Layer ingredients starting with liqui\4ds on the bottom, followed by fruit and ending  
with ice.
•  When ingredients splatter onto the sides of the j\4ar or the mixture is very thick,  
turn the appliance off. Remove the lid and use \4a rubber spatula to scrape down  
the sides of the ja\4r and to redistribute the food, pushing food toward the blades.  
Replace the lid and continue blending.    
						

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• Serve drinks in chille\4d or frozen glasses to slow down the melting process.
•  Start on low/slow speed and work your way up to the highest cycle.
•  Blending for too long makes drinks runny and thin.
•  When making beverages that include alcohol, please drink r\4esponsibly.
•  When making bread, cookie, cereal or cracker crumbs, make sure blending jar is  
completely dry.  
•  The PULSE function i\4s helpful when shor\4t bursts of power are needed, such  as\4  
when preparing thick smooth\4ies or milkshakes. Allow the blades to stop rotating  
between pulses. Do not u\4se PULSE for more than 3\f seconds continuously.  
•  To stop blending at any time, press the START/STOP button .
AUTO FUNCTIONS FOR BLENDED FRO\bEN 
DRINKS AND COCKTAILS
This blender features four (4) different AUTO functions for exceptional 
party results. To access this function, pr\4ess  AUTO. Once pressed, all four 
buttons (1-4) will blink\4. Select the desir\4ed AUTO function to begin. The pre-
programmed functions are: 
Auto 1  
Margaritas Auto \b
 
Daiquiris Auto 3
 
Shakes Auto 4
Smoothies
Classic icy drink 
with small ice 
crystals and fruit 
flavor Simple blended 
ice cocktail with 
 a smooth texture
Thick, smooth 
and creamy 
frozen treatsBlended fruits 
and vegetables 
to a very smooth 
consistency
•  When an AUTO Function is runni\4ng, the blender wi\4ll automatically pulse and  
change speeds to deliver the optimal results. The LEDs will indic\4ate what speed  
the blender is oper\4ating.  
• Once the AUTO Function is complete, the blender will\4 return to standby mode.  
• AUTO Mode can be stopped at any time by pressing STOP or ON/OFF.  
						

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RECIPES:
EASY FROZEN MARGAR\bTA 
 ½ cup orange flavored liquor 
  1 cup tequila
  1 (6 oz.) can  frozen limeade mix
  4 cups ice cubes  
Place ingredients in blender\4 with liquids first and ice last; cover. Blend on 
AUTO setting 1.  Serv\4e with lime wedges if desired.
Makes 6 servings
STRAWBERRY DA\bQU\bR\b 
  1 cup lemon lime sod\4a
  1 (6 oz.) can strawberry daiquiri mi\4x
  1 cup white rum
  \b oz. Grenadine syrup 
  \b cups frozen whole strawberries  
Place ingredients in blender\4 in order shown above; cover. Blend on AUTO setting \b.  
Makes 6 servings
VAN\bLLA MALTED M\bLKSHAKE 
  4 large scoops Vanilla Ice cream 
  1 cup cold milk
  ¼ cup malted milk powder 
  1 tsp vanilla extract  
Place ingredients into blender jar in order shown above; cover. Blend on 
AUTO setting 3. 
Makes 4 (1 cup) servings
Tips: Substitute your favorite ice cream flavor in place of vanilla.
CLASS\bC SMOOTH\bE 
  4 cups apple juice
  4 medium bananas, c\4ut into \b pieces
  4 cups frozen whole strawberries  
Place ingredients in blender\4 in order shown above. Cover; blend on   
AUTO Setting 4.
Makes 6 (1 cup) servings
Substitute: Substitute orange juice for apple juice  
						

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SPEED CHART 
The Party Blender Drink\4 Machine can also b\4e used as a regular blender.
Speed  Function Usage
1 Stir
Mix 
Crumb Prepare salad dressings
Mix ingredients for baked goods
Make cookie, cereal, and bread crumbs
\b Chop
Whip
Blend Chop fruits, vegetables, and cooked meats
Whip cream or butter
Blend salsas
3 Puree
Ice Crush
Grind Prepare sauces
Grind hard cheeses, cooked meats, and coconut
Puree fruits and vegetables
Blend milkshakes and malts
4 Liquefy Blend ice drink
Create Mousse
CARE AND CLEANING
This product contains no user serv\4iceable parts. Refer service to qualified   
service personnel.
•  Make sure the unit is unpl\4ugged before cleaning. Wipe the blender ba\4se 
using a damp cloth.\4 Do not immerse the \4blender base in water.
•  Lift the blending \4jar by the handle off th\4e base turning counterclockwise. 
•  Remove lid and measurin\4g shot glass. 
•  Wash removable parts by hand or in the di\4shwasher. Place the jar on the 
bottom rack and the rest of the parts on th\4e top rack only. 
CLEANING TIPS:
• For quick clean up, combine 1 cup hot water and a drop of liquid dish 
soap in the blendin\4g jar. 
•  Cover and blend on med\4ium speed for about 3\f seconds. 
•  Discard liquid and rinse\4 thoroughly. 
\bmportant:
•  Do not place the jar parts in\4 boiling liquids. 
•  Do not immerse the b\4ase in liquid. Wipe the base with \4a damp cloth and 
dry thoroughly. 
•  Remove stubborn spots by rubbing with a d\4amp cloth and dry. 
  Note: If liquids spill \4onto the base, wipe with a damp\4 cloth and dry 
thoroughly. Do not use rough scouring pads or clean\4sers on parts or fini\4sh. 
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem   Possible Cause Solution
All LEDs blinking 
quickly
(1\f\f msec/time) Overheat warning or
button held longer
than 3\f seconds Unit must be reset. Unplug to 
reset. Let unit cool for at least 
 \b\f minutes.
Unit stops/goes 
into standby 
mode Work time exceeds
15\f seconds (\b.5
m i n u t e s) Re-select appropriate speed  
						

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WARRANTY AND CUSTO\fER 
SERVICE INFOR\fATION
For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the 
appropriate 8\f\f number listed within this section. Please  DO NOT return the 
product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to 
manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult 
the website listed on the cover of this manual.
Two-Year Limited Warranty  
(Applies only in the\H United States and Canada)  
What does it cover?
•  Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Spectrum Brands Inc’s 
liability will not exceed the purchase price of product.
For how long?
• Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase.
What will we do to help you?
• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or 
factory refurbished.
How do you get service?
• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.
•  Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call toll-free 
 
1-8\f\f-\b31-9786, for general warranty service.
•  If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-8\f\f-738-\f\b45.
What does your warranty not cover?
• Damage from commercial use
•  Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect
•  Products that have been modified in any way
•  Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase
•  Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit
•  Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit
•  Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do 
not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so 
this limitation may not apply to you.)
 
How does state law relate to this warranty?
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that 
vary  from state to state or province to province.