6OPERATING YOUR BLENDER1. Place the blender on a flat, level surface away from any edge.2. Carefully fit the sealing ring, ensuring that the seal is placedcompletely under the rim of the blade assembly. CAUTION: Bladesare sharp. NOTE: Leaking will occur if the seal is damaged or notfitted correctly.3. Carefully attach the blade assembly to the blade assembly base.CAUTION: Blades are sharp.4. Carefully screw the jar tightly onto the blade assembly.5. Push the lid seal into the underside of the lid. Fit and lock theingredient cap by turning it one position.6. Fit the lid to the jar and turn the ingredient cap to the lockedposition. NOTE: The locked position is noted on top of the lid. Theingredient cap can be placed in three different positions.a) Unlocked: To remove the ingredient cap.b) Unlocked: To remove and replace the lid.c) Locked: Locks the lid to the jar.7. Place the blender onto the base.8. Plug the unit into a 120V / 60Hz only outlet. The “0” on the speedcontrol will illuminate red indicating the power is on.9. Select a speed and the relevant number will illuminate green.10. The pulse mode allows you to create a burst of power for quick,efficient blending. To use the pulse function, push and release“PULSE” in middle of speed control. Repeat if necessary. Themotor keeps running for as long as the button is pushed in. Thisallows you to control the texture of various foods.11. To crush ice select the maximum speed (5). It will intermittentlyswitch between “on” and “off” for maximum efficiency.12. To dislodge food, use a rubber or plastic spatula to help removefood lodged around the blade assembly. DO NOT USE SPATULAUNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED THE BLENDER OFF. Replace the lid andingredient cap and continue blending, if necessary. Make surespatula is not inside jar before blending.