Black and Decker Blender User Manual

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BLENDING SYSTEM WITH  
ANALOG CONTROL
SISTEMA DE LICUADO CON   
CONTROL AN\fLOGO
À COMMANDES ANALOGIQUES
u\be and care manual 
manual de u\bo y cuida\Udo 
guide d’utili\bation et d’entretien  
BL6000 
						

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Should you have any que\btion\b or concern\b with your new product, plea\be 
call our Cu\btomer Service Line at 1-800-231-9786 (US and Canada). Plea\be 
do not return to the \btore.
Si u\bted tiene alguna inquietud o pregunta con \bu producto, por favor llame 
a nue\btra línea de \bervicio al cliente una atención inmediata 1-800-231-9786 
(EE.UU/Canadá) 01-800-714-2503 (México). No devuela a la tienda.
Si vou\b avez de\b que\btion\b ou de\b préoccupation\b à propo\b de votre 
nouveau produit, veuillez communiquer avec notre Service à la clientèle au 
1 800 231-9786 (État\b-Uni\b et Canada). Veuillez ne pa\b rapporter le produit 
au maga\bin.
Thank you for your purchase! Gracias por su compra!\ferci de votre achat!  
						

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• Read all in\btruction\b.
•   Unit ha\b a motor protection \by\btem. If the indicator blink\b  
rapidly, unplug and let cool. Plug back in to re\btart.
•  To protect again\bt ri\bk of electrical \bhock, do not put 
blender ba\be, cord or plug in water or other liquid.
•  Clo\be \bupervi\bion i\b nece\b\bary when any appliance i\b 
u\bed by or near children.
•  Unplug from outlet when not in u\be, before putting on 
or taking off part\b, and before cleaning.
•  Avoid contacting moving part\b.
•  Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord 
or plug, or after the appliance malfunction\b or ha\b 
been damaged in any manner. Contact the con\bumer 
\bervice number li\bted in thi\b manual.
•  The u\be of attachment\b, including canning jar\b, not 
recommended by the appliance manufacturer may 
cau\be a ri\bk of injury to per\bon\b.
•  Do not u\be outdoor\b.
•  Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or 
counter, or touch hot \burface\b.  
•  Keep hand\b and uten\bil\b out of container while 
blending to reduce the ri\bk of \bevere injury to per\bon\b 
 or damage to the blender. A \bcraper may be u\bed but 
mu\bt be u\bed only when the blender i\b not running. • 
Blade\b are \bharp. Handle carefully.
•  To reduce the ri\bk of injury, never place per\bonal jar 
blade a\b\bembly on ba\be without the jar 
 properly attached.
•  Alway\b operate blender with cover in place.
•  When blending hot liquid\b, remove the lid cap from 
the Ea\by-off lid. Do not blend hot liquid\b in the 
per\bonal blender jar.
•  Do not u\be appliance for other than intended u\be.
•  Do not place on or near a hot ga\b or electric burner or 
in a heated oven.
•  The maximum rating i\b ba\bed on the blender jar 
attachment. The power input of the optional per\bonal 
jar i\b le\b\b than the allowable deviation.
•  Thi\b appliance i\b not intended for u\be by per\bon\b 
(including children) with reduced phy\bical, \ben\bory 
or mental capabilitie\b, or lack of experience and 
knowledge, unle\b\b they have been given \bupervi\bion 
or in\btruction concerning u\be of the appliance by a 
per\bon re\bpon\bible for their \bafety.
•  Children \bhould be \bupervi\bed to en\bure that they do 
not play with the appliance.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK. 
\b\fPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.
 When u\bing electrical appliance\b, alway\b follow ba\bic \bafety precaution\b to reduce the 
ri\bk of fire, electric \bhock, and/or injury, including the following:
SAVE THESE \bNSTRUCT\bONS.
This product is for household use only.
POLAR\bZED PLUG (120V models only)
Thi\b appliance ha\b a polarized plug (one 
blade i\b wider than the other). To reduce 
the ri\bk of electric \bhock, thi\b plug i\b 
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only 
one way. If the plug doe\b not fit fully into 
the outlet, rever\be the plug. If it \btill doe\b 
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do 
not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
TA \f P E R - R E S \b S TA N T   S C R E W
Warning:  Thi\b appliance i\b equipped 
with a tamper-re\bi\btant \bcrew to prevent 
removal of the outer cover. To reduce 
the ri\bk of fire or electric \bhock, do not 
attempt to remove the outer cover. There 
are no u\ber-\berviceable part\b in\bide. 
Repair \bhould be done only by authorized 
\bervice per\bonnel. 
ELECTR\bCAL CORD
1) 
A \bhort power-\bupply cord i\b provided to 
reduce the ri\bk re\bulting from becoming 
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2)  Longer detachable power cord\b or 
exten\bion cord\b are available and may 
be u\bed if care i\b exerci\bed in their u\be.
3)  If a long detachable power-\bupply cord 
or exten\bion cord i\b u\bed,
  a) The marked electrical rating of the 
exten\bion cord \bhould be at lea\bt a\b 
great a\b the electrical rating of the 
appliance,
  b) If the appliance i\b of the grounded 
type, the exten\bion cord \bhould be a 
grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
  c) The longer cord \bhould be arranged \bo 
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 i\b damaged, 
plea\be contact the warranty department 
li\bted in the\be in\btruction\b.  
SAFETY FEATURES  
						

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 
PERFOR\fANCE  
FUS\bONBLADE™  
BLENDING SYSTEM WITH 
ANALOG CONTROL
1. Lid cap (Part # BL6010-01)
2.  Ea\by-off lid (Part # BL6010-02)
3.  Handle 
4.  One-piece Tritan™ blender jar 
  (Part # BL6010-03)
5.  Integrated blade 
  (non-removable) 
6.  Ba\be 
7.   START|OFF and PULSE toggle \bwitch
8.  Variable \bpeed dial  9. 
  Drinking lid attachment 
 (Part # BL1130-07)
10.    Per\bonal blender jar
 (Part # BL1130-08)
11.  Per\bonal jar blade a\b\bembly
  (Part # BL1130-09) Note:  additional per\bonal jar\b 
can be purcha\bed \beparately at 
BlackAndDeckerAppliances.com
Congratulations on your new Performance FusionBlade™ Blending System!  
De\bigned for premium food prep and culinary excellence, your new performance 
blender will help you cru\bh, create, blend, chop, mix and prep.  Enjoy!
* Tr i t a n
™ i\b a trademark of Ea\btman Chemical Company, or one of it\b \bub\bidiarie\b.
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GETTING STARTED
• Remove all packing material, any \bticker\b, and the pla\btic band around 
the power plug. 
•  Remove and \bave literature.
•  Plea\be vi\bit www.prodprotect.com/applica to regi\bter your warranty.
•  Wa\bh all removable part\b a\b in\btructed in CARE AND CLE\UANING   
\bection of thi\b man\Uual. 
HOW TO USE
Thi\b product i\b for hou\behold u\be only.
USING YOUR BLENDER
1.  Make \bure appliance i\b off and the ja\Ur i\b \becurely \bituated on the ba\be. 
2.  Place food\b to be blended into jar. Do not fill pa\bt the 64 oz. marking. 
NOTE: When blending hot \Uingredient\b, only fill blen\Uder jar 2/3 full. (A)
NOTE: For be\bt re\bult\b, add ingredient\b in the  following order:
a.  Liquid\b
b.  Powder\b
c.  Soft food\b
d.  Hard food\b
e.  Ice 
3.  Place lid \becurely on jar. Make \bure lid cap i\b  
in place. 
NOTE: Before blending hot liqui\Ud\b, remove lid cap  and cover with a towel to prevent hot liquid\b 
from \bpattering.
4.  Plug power cord into outlet. 
5.  U\be the dial to \belect a \bpeed. (B\U) Turn 
the dial clockwi\be for fa\bter \bpeed\b and 
counterclockwi\be for \blower \bpeed\b (See 
SPEED CHART). 
6.  Pre\b\b the toggle upward\b to START|OFF to 
turn on the motor. (C) LED will illuminate.
7.  When food reache\b de\bired con\bi\btency, pre\b\b 
toggle upward\b to START|OFF to \btop the 
motor. (C) LED will go out.
\b\fPORTANT: Do not leave the blender  unattended while it i\b in\U u\be. 
8.  You may remove the lid cap and d\Urop 
ingredient\b through the lid cap ope\Uning while 
the blender i\b runni\Ung. (D)
A
C
B
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9. When u\bing the PULSE\U function, pre\b\b and 
hold the toggle downward toward\b PULSE for 
a few \becond\b, then relea\be. (E) Repeat until 
food reache\b de\bired con\bi\btency. Relea\bing 
pul\be \btop\b the blending. LE\UD will illuminate 
when motor i\b operating.
\b\fPORTANT: Do not hold toggle down for more 
than a few \becond\b at a time when pul\bin\Ug. 
\b\fPORTANT: Do not remove the lid while the \Ublender i\b running. 
10.  Make \bure blade\b have completely \btopped before attempting to remove 
the blending jar fr\Uom the ba\be. (Refer to trouble\bhooting for any i\b\bue\b)
11.  To remove the jar, gra\bp the handle and l\Uift up. 
12.  Remove lid to pour. 
13.  Alway\b unplug the applianc\Ue when not in u\be. 
USING THE \fERSONAL \CBLENDER JAR  (NOT \bNCLUDED W\bTH ALL \fODELS)\m 
Per\bonal blender jar\b \Umay be purcha\bed \beparately.
NOTE: Do not blend hot li\Uquid\b in the per\bona\Ul jar. 
1.    Place the per\bonal blend\Uer jar on a flat \burface with the open en\Ud facing  
up. Fill the jar with \Uingredient\b, keeping the amount b\Uelow the top marking. 
NOTE: For be\bt re\bult\b, add ingredient\b in the following order: a. Liquid\b 
b.  Ice 
c.  Hard Food\b 
d.  Soft Food\b 
e.  Powder\b
2.    Tighten the per\bonal jar blade a\b\bembly on the open end of the per\bonal 
jar with the blade \Ufacing down toward\b the ingredient\b. It i\b impo\Urtant to 
tighten to prevent leaking during b\Ulending. 
3.  Turn per\bonal jar up\bi\Ude down and place on the blender ba\U\be, turning  
  clockwi\be to lock into place. 
4.  Select Low \bpeed. 
\b\fPORTANT: It i\b recommended to only u\be Low \bpeed when u\bing t\Uhe 
per\bonal jar. Do NOT u\be PULSE when u\bin\Ug the per\bonal jar.
5.    Pre\b\b the toggle upward\b toward\b START|OFF to turn on the motor. The 
LED will illuminate. Blend to de\bired con\bi\btency. 
6.    Pre\b\b the toggle upward\b toward\b START|OFF to \btop the motor. The LED 
light will turn off.
7.    Once blending ha\b fini\bh\Ued, remove the per\bonal jar b\Uy turning 
counterclockwi\be and lifting off\U the ba\be. Turn the jar over and place it 
on a flat \burface. 
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\b\fPORTANT: If the jar get\b \btuck on the blending\U ba\be or begin\b to loo\ben 
from the blade a\b\bembly, follow the\be \btep\b:a. Unplug the unit 
b.  Turn the jar clockwi\be to tighten jar onto the blade a\b\bembly 
c.  Turn jar and blade a\b\U\bembly counterclockwi\be to unlock  
  from blending ba\be and\U lift up. 
8.  Remove the blade a\b\bembly from the per\bonal jar \Uby turning  
  counterclockwi\be. Place the per\bonal jar d\Urinking lid on the \Uper\bonal jar  
  and enjoy your deliciou\b drink\b \Uon the go.
S\fEED CHART
Thi\b blender u\be\b a variable \bpeed dial t\Uo control the \bpeed of u\be. The 
lowe\bt \bpeed i\b when the\U dial i\b turned all th\Ue way to the left. The highe\bt 
\bpeed i\b when the d\Uial i\b turned all the \Uway to the right. The variable \bpeed 
dial allow\b you full control of your blend. The following \bpeed chart contain\b 
recommendation\b for \bpeed\b and functi\Uon\b.
FUNCTION FOOD TY\fE S\fEED SETTING
PureeFruit\b and Vegetable\b
Soup\b
Baby food
Milk\bhake\b Start on Low and increa\be a\b needed 
to de\bired con\bi\btency
Crumb Bread crumb\b
Cereal\b
Cookie\b Pul\be to de\bired con\bi\btency
Mix Dre\b\bing\b
Batter\b
Dip\b Low or Medium
Chop Sal\ba
Nut\b
Vegetable\b Pul\be to de\bired con\bi\btency
Ice Cru\bh/Frozen  Blend Ice (max 2 cup\b0
Frozen fruit\b High or Pul\be
Blend/Smoothie\b Smoothie\b
Fruit\b
Vegetable\b High or Pul\be
Flour\b Rice
Corn
Oat\b
Grain\b Medium or High
Nut butter\b Peanut\b
Almond\b
Walnut\b
Ca\bhew\b High
Per\bonal jar  recipe\b Half recipe/U\be with 
Per\bonal jar (not included 
with all model\b) Low   
						

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HEL\fFUL HINTS AND TI\fS 
• When u\bing hard food\b, \buch a\b ice or chee\be, keep one hand on th\Ue lid 
to keep blender jar and\U ba\be in place.
•  Cut food into piece\b no larger than 3/4” before blending.
•  When ingredient\b \bplatter onto the \bide\b of the \Ujar or the mixture i\b very 
thick, turn the app\Uliance off. Remove the lid and u\be a \Urubber \bpatula to 
\bcrape down the \bide\b of the\U jar and to redi\btribute the food, pu\bhing 
food toward the blade\b. Replace the lid and continue blending.
•  The lid cap hold\b up t\Uo 2 oz. of liquid and can\U be u\bed a\b a mea\bure 
when adding ingredient\b \buch a\b oil, \Umilk, cream or liquor. 
•  When making bread, cookie, cereal, or cracker crumb\b, make \bure 
blending jar i\b completely dry.
•  When u\bing the PULSE\U function, u\be \bhort\U bur\bt\b. Allow the blade\b 
to \btop rotating between pul\be\b. Do not u\be\U PULSE for more than 30 
\becond\b continuou\bly.
•  It i\b helpful to begin the blendin\Ug proce\b\b on the lowe\bt \bpeed and then 
increa\be to a higher \bpeed, i\Uf nece\b\bary.
•  Never operate the blender witho\Uut the lid.
•  To \btop blending at any time, pre\b\b the toggle upward\b toward\b 
START|OFF. 
•  When blending hot i\Ungredient\b, alway\b let them cool at lea\bt 5 minute\b 
before blending.  Begin \Ublending on the lowe\bt \bpeed with the lid\U cap 
off to allow \bteam to e\bcape.  Cover lid cap hole with\U towel or hot pad.
•  When cru\bhing ice with no other in\Ugredient\b, u\be 2 cup\b i\Uce max (about 
15 cube\b).  Make \bure blender jar i\b completely dry before ice cru\bhing.
CARE AND CLEANING
Thi\b product contain\b no u\ber \berv\Uiceable part\b. Refer \bervice to qualified  
\bervice per\bonnel.
•  Unplug the blender ba\U\be before cleaning.  Wipe the blender ba\be\U u\bing 
a damp cloth.  Do n\Uot immer\be the blend\Uer ba\be in water.  
•  Lift the blending j\Uar, by the handle, off the ba\be.
•  Remove lid and lid cap.
•  Wa\bh removable part\b by hand or in the d\Ui\bhwa\bher. Place the jar on the 
bottom rack and the re\bt of the part\b on t\Uhe top rack only.
CAUT\bON: Blade\b are \bharp.  Handle with care when hand wa\bhing.
CLEANING TI\fS
•  For quick cleanup, combine 1 cup hot water and a drop of liquid di\bh 
\boap in the blending\U jar.
•  Cover and blend on med\Uium for about 30 \becond\b.
•  Di\bcard liquid and rin\be t\Uhoroughly.
\b\fPORTANT:
•  Do not place the jar part\b in \Uboiling liquid\b.
•  Do not immer\be the \Uba\be in liquid. Wipe the ba\be with a\U damp cloth and 
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• Remove \btubborn \bpot\b by rubbing with a da\Ump cloth and nonabr\Ua\bive 
cleaner.
  Note: If liquid\b \bpill onto the ba\be, wipe with a damp\U cloth and dry 
thoroughly. Do not u\be rough \bcouring pad\b or clean\ber\b on part\b or fini\bh.
TROUBLESHOOTING
\fr\bblem   \f\bssible Cause S\bluti\bn
Blender i\b 
having difficulty 
blending Mixture i\b too thick or 
air bubble ha\b formed 
between mixture and 
blade. Turn blender off.  U\be rubber \bpatula 
to \bcrape down \bide\b of jar and 
redi\btribute, pu\bhing food toward\b 
blade\b. Add more liquid if needed.
LED i\b blinking 
rapidly Blender overheated. 
Motor protection cau\bed 
blender to \btop working. Unit mu\bt be re\bet. Unplug unit and 
let cool for at lea\bt 20 minute\b.
RECI\fES
PEANUT BUTTER
3 cup\b peanut\b
1⁄3 cup peanut oil
Place all ingredient\b into the blender. Pre\b\b toggle upward\b to START|OFF 
and u\be the dial to adju\bt your \bpeed and blend.\U Pre\b\b the toggle upward\b to 
START|OFF when peanut b\Uutter ha\b reached your de\bired con\bi\btency. 
R\bCE FLOUR ½ cup white rice
Freeze rice for 15 minute\b prior to blending. Place in the blender an\Ud u\be the 
dial to adju\bt your \bpeed. 
P\bNEAPPLE STRAWBERRY S\fOOTH\bE 1 cup pineapple juic\Ue
2 cup\b vanilla flavored yogurt
1 cup fre\bh \btrawberrie\b
8-10 ice cube\b
Place all ingredient\b, in the order li\bted, into your blender and blen\Ud on High.  
						

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PERSONAL JAR ORANGE \fANGO S\fOO\mTH\bE½ cup orange juice
4-5 ice cube\b
½ cup fre\bh mango
1 cup plain or vanilla flavored yogurt
Place all ingredient\b in your per\bonal jar in \Uthe order li\bted. Place blade ba\be 
on top of jar and \bcrew tightly in place. Flip the jar onto the blender ba\be 
and blend, on lowe\bt \bpeed.
CREA\fY BUTTERNUT SQU\mASH SOUP 2 Tb\bp. butter
1 \bmall onion, chopp\Ued
2 lb\b. butternut \bqua\bh, peeled,\U \beeded and cut int\Uo 1-inch cube\b
2 cup\b chicken or vegetable broth
1/8 t\bp. \balt
1/8 t\bp. black pepper
½ cup heavy cream
 
Melt butter in large \bauce pan on medium hea\Ut. Add onion; cook and \btir 3 
minute\b or until tender cri\bp. 
Add \bqua\bh, chicken broth, \balt and pepper\U. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to 
medium low, cover and \bimmer 20 mi\Unute\b or until \bqua\bh i\b \Utender. 
Puree \bqua\bh mixture in blender in two batche\b on low \bpeed, 15 \becond\b or 
until \bmooth. 
Return pureed \boup to \bauce pan. Stir in cream and heat through. Do not boil.