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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic 14. Screw on locking ring firmly. Injury can
safety precautions should always be result if moving blades accidentally be-
followed, including the following:
come exposed.
1. Read all the instructions before using the 15. Always operate blender with lid in place.
blender.
16. When blending hot liquids, place a hand
2. Plug into a grounded outlet.
3. Do not remove ground.
towel over the cover. Do not fill blender con-
tainer beyond 2-3 full. Always begin process-
ing at the lowest speed setting. Keep hands,
arms and face away from the feeder cup
opening to prevent possible burns.
4. Do not use an adapter.
5. Do not use an extension cord.
17. Do not use outdoors.
6. To protect against risk of electrical shock, 18. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
do not put the blender in water or other liq- or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
uid.
19. Do not leave blender unattended while it
7. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used near children.
is operating.
20. The use of attachments not
8. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before approved by Omega may cause injuries.
putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
21. The capacity can be substantially less
than normal with thick mixtures.
9. Avoid contact with moving parts, especially
blades.
22. Inspect the container assembly daily. Do
not use a broken, chipped or cracked
10. Do not operate any appliance with a container. Check cutter for wear, nicks or
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination /repair
/electrical or mechanical adjustment, or
contact your Omega Distributor.
broken blades.
23. This appliance is intended for short
period of operation, with a average rated op-
erating time of approximately 3 minutes.
24. This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including Children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities or lack of experience and
knoledge, unless they have been given
11. Caution: Keep hands and utensils out of
container while blending to reduce the risk of
severe injury to persons or damage to the
blender. If scraping, folding, etc. is
necessary, turn off and unplug the blender, supervision or instruction concerning the
and use a rubber spatula only.
use of the appliance by a person respon-
sible for their safety. Children should be
12. Warning: Blades are sharp. Handle supervised to ensure they do not play
carefully.
with the appliance.
13. To reduce the personal injury, never place
cutting blades on base without jar properly at-
tached.
BLENDER OPERATION
To operate the blender, proceed as follows
1. For the first time user, wash the container assembly, including the lid, before using it. (Refer
to "Cleaning Instruction") Do not put the container assembly & blender base assembly in the
dishwasher.
2. Place the blender on a dry, clean, level surface,
and press OFF.
3. Place the container onto the blender base. Make
sure it rests securely on the base.
4. Plug the blender into an electric outlet.
5. Place the ingredients into the container.
4. Place the lid and feeder cap tightly on the container.
7. Press On (On/Off Switch).
8. Select desired speed and time by rotating dials.
9. Press Start.
NOTES
Pulse Button – Pressing the pulse button will cause the motor to run for as long as the button
is depressed. Removing your finger from the button will cause the motor to stop running and
the knife to stop turning.
Infinity Button – Pressing this button will cause the motor to run at alternating RPM until the
timer expires to thoroughly blend most mixtures.
PROFESSIONAL BLENDER TIP
1.Processing hot liquid
mAlways cover the lid and feeder cap before blending hot liquid or mixture.
mUse the feeder cap to add liquids to the container while the unit is running.
mNever stand with your face directly over the container when you are putting ingredient
through the feeder cap.
2.Blending Icy mixtures
mSteps for blending ice:
Pour in liquid, and then add ice.
Place the lid.
Set to desired speed
Chunks of frozen fruit can be added to milk or fruit juice to
produce a sherbet or slush.
Use the feeder cap to add liquids or ingredients to the container
while the unit is running.
CLEANING INSTRUCTION
Omega blender container parts are corrosion resistant, sanitary and easily cleaned.
Do not put the container assembly & blender base assembly in the dishwasher.
1.Before first use and after every use, separate container parts from the base.
2.Add cleaning solution to the container. Use washing solution of tepid water (less than
115°F/46°C) and a non-sudsing detergent. Use the recommended amount of detergent.
3.Scrub and flush out the container interior lid and feeder cap to remove food residue. Empty
container.
4.Fill container 1 /4 full with fresh washing solution and place it on the base.
5.Replace the lid on the container and run the blender on high speed for 2 minutes.
6.Repeat step 4 using clean rinse water (95°F/35°C).
7.Wipe down the container, feeder cap, and lid with a soft cloth or sponge, dampened with
fresh washing solution.
8.Wipe the exterior of the base with a damp cloth or sponge. The base contains electrical
components: do not immerse, use a high-pressure washer, or use a dishwasher to clean the
base.
CARING TIPS
To care for your blender, please read the tips as follows:
1.Periodically check all parts before reassembly. As use of damaged or non-recommended
parts could result in a severe personal injury and/or damage to the blender
2.Blades:
If the processing blades are stuck or difficult to turn, DO NOT USE BLENDER (Check by
carefully turning the blades in a counterclockwise direction, where the opposite edges are
sharp. Blades should turn freely.)
3. Container:
If the EASTMAN TRITAN container is cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER, further use
could result in the container breakage during use.
4. Blender Base:
Never immerse the blender base in water. Unplug unit. The housing can be cleaned with a
damp cloth.
5. Motor:
The motor is permanently lubricated and does not require any additional lubrication.
6. Start / Stop:
When pressing stop do not open the lid and touch the blade, it is dangerous.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Solution
1. Place container properly on the base
2. Check to ensure controls are clean
and moving freely.
3. Double-check to ensure power cord is
securely plugged into the electric outlet.
4. Check to see if the circuit breaker has
tripped or if the fuse for the electric out-
let has blown.
1. Blender fails to start.
4. Check the onboard reset switch lo-
cated at the rear of the blender base.
1. Check the onboard reset switch lo-
cated at the rear of the blender base.
2. Unplug blender and wait 5 minutes.
Plug the blender back in and resume op-
eration.
2. Stopped
1. Container is too full.
2. Cutter unit blades are not sharp
enough or are damaged.
3. Solid pieces are bigger than 1"
(25mm) cubes.
3. Ingredients do not mix properly
4. Check the speed to create a fluid
blend.
5. Check to see if enough liquid has
been added to the ingredients. Mixture
should be fluid and free-running at all
times.
MAINTENANCE
Inspect the blender and its various parts and replace as follows:
1. Unplug the blender and remove the
container from the base.
2. Inspect the container blades for wear,
nicks, and broken or loose blades. Re-
Daily
place if necessary.
1. Unplug the blender.
2. Inspect the power cord insulation and
power plug for cracks. Refer to "Techni-
Weekly
cal Service" for repair or replacement.
1. Review the condition of the container
assembly and Mushroom Clutch Set at
Quarterly
least every 90 days.
1. Replace if necessary.
Replacement Parts
For replacement parts, call toll free: #1-877-368-2797
OMEGA BL600 3 2011 Rev A
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