Insignia Blender NS BLSS02 User Manual
User Guide  
Blender  
NS-BLSS02  
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to  
prevent any damage.  
 
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Do not use outdoors.  
Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot  
surfaces.  
10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated  
oven.  
11 When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover.  
12 Use extreme caution when moving your blender when it contains hot  
food, water, or other hot liquids.  
13 Keep hands and utensils out of the container while blending to reduce  
the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to your blender. You can  
use a scraper, but only when your blender is not running.  
14 Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.  
15 To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter assembly blades on the  
blender base unless the pitcher is correctly attached.  
16 Always operate your blender with the cover (lid) in place.  
17 Do not use your blender for other than its intended use.  
18 To disconnect, turn control dial to OFF, then unplug the power cord  
from power outlet.  
19 FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Plug your blender into an AC power outlet (ordinary household current). Do  
not use any other power outlet.  
DO NOT OPERATE YOUR BLENDER IF THE POWER CORD SHOWS ANY  
DAMAGE, OR IF YOUR BLENDER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS  
WORKING ENTIRELY.  
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming  
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer, detachable power-supply  
cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in  
their use. If a longer, detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,  
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The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at  
least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.  
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The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top  
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over  
unintentionally.  
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Polarized plug  
Your blender 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 and try again. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not  
attempt to modify the plug in any way.  
Power cord safety tips  
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Never pull or yank on the power cord or your blender.  
To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into the outlet.  
To disconnect your blender, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.  
Before each use, inspect the power cord for cuts or abrasion marks. If any  
are found, this indicates that your blender should be serviced and the  
power cord replaced.  
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Never wrap the power cord tightly around your blender. This could place  
undo stress on the cord where it enters your blender and cause the cord  
to fray and break.  
Features  
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Three speeds with PULSE for precise blending  
60-ounce glass pitcher  
Tough stainless steel blade for crushing ice  
Detachable blade for easy cleaning  
Removable two-ounce measuring cup  
Power cord storage compartment  
Package contents  
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60-ounce glass pitcher  
Sealing gaskets (2)  
Blade assembly  
Two-piece lid  
Blender base  
User Guide  
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Rubberized pour-through lid  
60-ounce, stain resistant glass pitcher  
Durable stainless steel blade  
Three blending speeds plus PULSE  
Built-in two-ounce measuring cup  
Pitcher collar  
Powerful 500 watt motor  
Power cord storage compartment  
Power cord storage feature  
Your blender has a power cord storage compartment on the bottom. To  
shorten the power cord, push the cord into the storage compartment. If you  
need a longer cord, gently pull more cord from the storage compartment.  
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Assembling your blender  
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The blades are sharp. Handle with care.  
Always unplug your blender before assembling, disassembling, cleaning,  
or storing your blender  
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Keep your blender out of the reach of children, even when not in use and  
being stored.  
Do not hold the motor housing under running water or immerse in water  
or any other liquid.  
Your blender is constructed to blend or process normal household  
quantities.  
Before using  
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Carefully unpack your blender and remove any labels or packaging  
materials. The clear inner portion of the two-piece lid is located in the  
formed packaging materials. Do not discard any blender parts.  
Warning  
Blades are sharp. Handle with care.  
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Wash the glass pitcher, blade assembly, and two-piece lid in warm,  
soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.  
Wipe the exterior surfaces of the base with a soft, moist cloth to  
remove dust particles collected during packing and handling. NEVER  
IMMERSE THE BLENDER BASE (MOTOR HOUSING), POWER CORD, OR  
PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. Do not use harsh chemicals or  
abrasive cleaners on any part of your blender.  
Assembling  
To assemble your blender:  
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Place the blender base on a level, dry surface such as a counter top or  
table. Be sure that the speed control dial is in the OFF position and the  
power cord is unplugged.  
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Place a sealing gasket on the blade assembly, making sure all edges  
have been pressed down.  
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Place a sealing gasket in the pitcher collar, then position the blade  
assembly into the gasket.  
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Insert the threaded end of the glass pitcher into the pitcher collar, then  
turn the pitcher collar clockwise to tighten.  
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Position the pitcher on the blender base by aligning two of the dots on  
the pitcher collar with the dots on the blender base. The pitcher can be  
positioned with the handle direction in four different ways.  
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If the glass pitcher is not correctly placed on the blender base,  
the blender motor will not operate.  
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Using your blender  
During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke or a slight  
odor. This is normal and should quickly disappear. It will not recur after your  
blender has been used a few more times.  
Tips  
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If ingredients stick to the sides of the glass pitcher during blending, turn  
the control dial to the OFF position and unplug the power cord from the  
power outlet. Make sure that the blades have stopped turning. Remove  
the lid, and with a plastic or silicone spatula, scrape the contents from the  
sides of the glass pitcher. Replace the lid before you continuing blending.  
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Do not overload the glass pitcher. Your blender is intended to process  
regular household quantities.  
For better and more even blending, cut vegetables into wedges or strips.  
Cut other food into 1-inch cubes.  
Do not place anything other than liquids or food inside the glass pitcher  
when operating.  
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Your blender is not meant to knead dough or mash potatoes.  
Never place hot or boiling ingredients into the glass pitcher. If blending  
warm ingredients, do not fill the glass pitcher with more than two cups of  
ingredients.  
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Follow recipe directions. But as a rule of thumb, add liquid ingredients  
into the glass pitcher before adding solid ingredients.  
Use intermittent pulses of about 10 seconds to blend heavy ingredients  
and mixtures.  
Do not run your blender for more than one minute without turning it off  
and letting the ingredients settle slightly. This helps prevent  
over-blending.  
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The blender motor will not operate without the glass pitcher positioned  
correctly on top of the blender base.  
Do not remove the rubberized pour-through lid while operating. To add  
liquid ingredients while blending, remove the two-ounce measuring cup  
from the lid and pour ingredients through the opening. Do not put a  
utensil or any other object through the opening in the lid.  
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Never store foods or liquid in the pitcher.  
To reduce wear on the blade assembly and motor, add solid foods in  
½ cup increments.  
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If a recipe requires different speeds for blending, blend one portion at a  
time.  
When crushing ice, start with four to six ice cubes, then add one to two  
cubes at a time. We recommend that you use only large, solid ice cubes  
from the freezer. The ice cubes also should not be wet.  
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To use your blender:  
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Add food or liquid into the glass pitcher, but do not overload. Your  
blender is meant to process or blend regular, small quantities of food.  
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Press the rubberized pour-through lid firmly into place, then align the  
two tabs of the two-ounce measuring cup with the two slots on the  
lid. Turn clockwise to secure in place.  
Cautions  
• Never operate your blender without the lid placed on  
the glass pitcher.  
• When blending hot liquids, remove the two-ounce  
measuring cup on the lid and pour through the hole in  
the lid.  
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Plug the power cord into a household power outlet.  
Turn the control dial to the speed you want. You can select LOW,  
HIGH, or BLEND. To stop the blending action, turn the control dial to  
the OFF position.  
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When you are finished, turn the control dial to the OFF position and  
unplug the power cord. Make sure that the motor has stopped  
running and the blades have stopped turning before you move your  
blender, remove the glass pitcher, or pour or serve the blended  
contents.  
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Clean your blender. See “Cleaning your blender” on page 11.  
Using the PULSE feature  
For recipes and ingredients that require short bursts of power, use the PULSE  
feature.  
To use the PULSE feature:  
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Follow the steps under “Using your blender” on page 9.  
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Turn and hold the control dial counter-clockwise to the PULSE  
setting for a few seconds.  
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Release the dial. Your blender turns off, and the contents of the glass  
pitcher settle back into the path of the cutting blade for even  
blending.  
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you get the blending results you want.  
Using the BLEND feature  
Your blender control dial includes a setting called BLEND. This setting is the  
perfect, pre-programmed selection for blending salsa or recipes that call for  
multiple ingredients to be evenly blended.  
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To use the BLEND feature:  
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Follow the steps under “Using your blender” on page 9.  
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Turn the control dial to the BLEND position. Your blender blends the  
ingredients on low speed for about two to three seconds, then pauses  
to let ingredients settle back into the path of the cutting blade. This  
process continues until you turn the control dial to a different setting  
or to the OFF position.  
Cleaning your blender  
Warning  
Be careful when you disassemble your blender. The blades are  
sharp and could cause injury.  
To clean your blender:  
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Make sure that the control dial is in the OFF position and the power  
cord is unplugged from the power outlet.  
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Make sure that the motor has stopped running and the blades have  
stopped turning.  
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Use the pitcher handle to lift the glass pitcher off of the blender base.  
Remove the pitcher collar by rotating it counterclockwise.  
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Lift the glass pitcher out of the pitcher collar, then lift the blade  
assembly out of the pitcher collar.  
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Remove the sealing gaskets from the blade assembly and pitcher  
collar.  
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Wash the glass pitcher, blade assembly, sealing gasket, and two-piece  
lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.  
Wipe the exterior surfaces of the base with a soft, moist cloth. NEVER  
IMMERSE THE BLENDER BASE (MOTOR HOUSING), POWER CORD, OR  
PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. Do not use harsh chemicals or  
abrasive cleaners on any part of your blender.  
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Re-assemble your blender. See “Assembling your blender” on page 6.  
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Dishwasher Cleaning  
We recommend that you clean your blender by hand. The heat and water  
pressure in automatic dishwashers can damage or warp some of the blender  
parts. If necessary, you can clean the glass pitcher in a dishwasher if you  
remove the pitcher collar, gasket, lid, and blade assembly. To prevent  
damage, position the pitcher in the dishwasher rack so it will not hit other  
items during cleaning.  
Storing your blender  
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Make sure that all parts of your blender are clean and dry before storing.  
Never store it while it is wet.  
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Store your blender with the lid slightly open to avoid trapping odors or  
stagnant water in the pitcher.  
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Store your blender in its box or in a clean, dry place.  
Store your blender in a location out of the reach of children.  
Never wrap the power cord tightly around the appliance. Use the cord  
storage compartment in the back of your blender (see “Power cord  
storage feature” on page 5) or keep it loosely coiled.  
Troubleshooting  
Motor reset feature  
Your blender includes a manual reset function in case the blade seizes up and  
the motor overheats and stops.  
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Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and make sure that the  
blades have stopped moving.  
Turn the control dial to the OFF position, then let the motor cool for at  
least 30 minutes.  
While waiting, make sure no ice or other contents are lodged between  
the blades. Using caution, make sure that the blade turns freely.  
After 30 minutes, plug the power cord into the wall outlet and  
continue using your blender.  
Specifications  
Dimensions (H × W × D): 16.4 × 7.2 × 8.2 in. (41.7 × 18.3 × 20.8 cm)  
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One-year limited warranty - Insignia  
Definitions:  
The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this  
new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the  
original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the  
date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).  
For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada  
from a Best Buy branded or Future Shop branded retail store or online at www.bestbuy.com,  
www.bestbuy.ca, or www.futureshop.ca and is packaged with this warranty statement.  
How long does the coverage last?  
The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the Product.  
Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.  
What does this warranty cover?  
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of  
the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store  
personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or  
(2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts.  
Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are  
not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period  
expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your  
Insignia Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or  
otherwise transfer the Product.  
How to obtain warranty service?  
If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy or Future Shop retail store location, please take  
your original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy or Future Shop store. Make sure that  
you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount  
of protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from a Best Buy or  
Future Shop online web site (www.bestbuy.com, www.bestbuy.ca, or www.futureshop.ca),  
mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure  
that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same  
amount of protection as the original packaging.  
To obtain warranty service, in the United States call 1-888-BESTBUY, Canada call  
1-866-BESTBUY for Future Shop call 1-800-663-2275. Call agents may diagnose and correct  
the issue over the phone.  
Where is the warranty valid?  
This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada at Best Buy or Future Shop  
branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the county  
where the original purchase was made.  
What does the warranty not cover?  
This warranty does not cover:  
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Customer instruction/education  
Installation  
Set up adjustments  
Cosmetic damage  
Damage due to weather, lightning and other acts of God, such as power surges  
Accidental damage  
Misuse  
Abuse  
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Negligence  
Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business or in  
communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex, or  
otherwise used in a place of other than a private home.  
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Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna  
Display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods  
(burn-in).  
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Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance  
Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply  
Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product  
Products sold “as is” or “with all faults”  
Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)  
Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed  
Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product  
Display panels containing up to three (3) pixel failures (dots that are dark or incorrectly  
illuminated) grouped in an area smaller than one tenth (1/10) of the display size or up  
to five (5) pixel failures throughout the display. (Pixel based displays may contain a  
limited number of pixels that may not function normally.)  
Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids, gels or  
pastes.  
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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE  
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY  
ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR  
PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER  
EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND  
NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY  
PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON  
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO  
YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER  
RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.  
Contact Insignia:  
For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289  
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*Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing LLC  
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645  
© 2014 BBY Solutions, Inc.  
All rights reserved. INSIGNIA is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some  
countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.  
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INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies.  
Registered in some countries.  
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