[. . . ] in HOT SOUP ( ) mode Allow appliance to cool for 10 minutes between each cycle. 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. [. . . ] Before first use: After unpacking the Blender, follow the instructions in "Care and Cleaning. " IMPORTANT: The Blender Jar and Cutting Blade Assembly are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspect Cutting Blade Assembly for broken, cracked, or loose blades. NOTE: Turn Blender OFF ( ) before removing Emulsion Cup and when adding the Tamper. Move the RESET/OFF (I/ ) Switch to the RESET (I) position to Turn on power to the Blender and ready it for blending. Move the RESET/OFF (I/ ) Switch to the OFF ( ) position and remove plug from socket anytime the machine is left unattended. If Blender is plugged in and Switch is in ON (I) position, but panel lights are not illuminated, the Blender has entered standby mode. IMPORTANT: To remove the Lid, use your finger to pull up on the front tab. Do not twist the Lid to take it off the Jar -- this might harm the Lid material and prevent it from sealing the Blender Jar. Apply a small amount of force on Lid until Lid is separated from the Jar. Continue to hold the front tab with your finger and use thumb to support the Lid until it completely opens. Programs are optimized for recipe categories and vary in blending speed and duration. The Blender automatically starts when the Program Button is pressed and automatically stops at the end of the program. To stop Blender before program cycle ends, press START/STOP ( ) Button or the Program Button. Pressing a Program button again will start the Blender from the beginning of the selected program. Blender pulses three times at the beginning to chop ice or frozen ingredients and then ramps up to run on high speed. The ICE CRUSH ( ) setting breaks ice into pieces small enough for slushies or fine cocktails. When a recipe calls for making a fruit or vegetable juice, run the WHOLE JUICE ( ) program. The WHOLE JUICE program gives a smooth consistency to pureed fruit or vegetables and a fine texture when whole grains or seeds are included in the juice recipe. It is great for blending more fibrous fruits and vegetables into a delicious, healthy juice. Press START/STOP ( ) and slowly rotate the VARIABLE SPEED DIAL to the right or left during blending to increase or decrease blending speed. When pressing PULSE ( ), the Blender will run at selected speed until the PULSE ( ) Button is released. [. . . ] When bubbling subsides, add 2 cups (473 ml) water and blend on the HOT SOUP ( ) cycle. turn RESET/OFF (I/ ) (Power) Switch to OFF ( ) and allow to cool for 15 minutes. flip RESET/OFF (I/ ) (Power) Switch to RESET (I) , and resume normal operation. If the problem persists, turn unit off, unplug from electrical socket, and contact the customer service center. [. . . ]