® simplicity 500W blender instruction booklet selection of recipes included
product safety READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This product can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and persons who require supervision, provided: • they are familiar with the hazards associated with the product, and, • they receive instruction by a competent person on how to safely use the product. Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be done by children unless they are aged 8 or older and are supervised.
before using your blender Ensure that the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the supply socket if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning. The blades have very sharp edges. Take care when handling or cleaning them. Never immerse any part of the motor unit or power cord and plug in water or any other liquid. Never use harsh, abrasive or caustic cleaners to clean this appliance. 1. Remove your blender carefully from the packaging.
features 1 Stopper Removable stopper allows you to add ingredients whilst continuing to blend 2 Jug lid Removable lid. As a safety feature, your blender will not work unless the lid is fitted. 3 Blending jug 4 Motor unit 5 Pulse button The pulse button allows precise control of the duration and speed of blending. Press and hold the pulse button to start processing, and release it to stop.
Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.
assembling your blender Make sure the unit is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply socket before assembly. Make sure that the speed control is set to the off (0) position before plugging your blender in to the mains supply. Place the motor unit on a flat, dry and level surface. 1. Line up the unit. symbol on the lower part of the jug with the symbol on the motor 2. Twist the jug clockwise until the symbol on the jug is aligned with the symbol on the motor unit.
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using your blender Never place your fingers or any other implement inside the jug during operation or when adding ingredients. Do not operate your blender continuously for more than one minute without giving it a rest period of two minutes. Never process boiling liquids. 1. Add the ingredients and fit the lid. Make sure that the jug and lid are correctly fitted otherwise your blender will not operate. Don’t overfill the jug. 2.
recipes Fruity Fantasy • • • • • • Serves 2 180ml fresh orange juice 90ml pineapple juice 100g strawberries 1 slice honeydew melon 1 slice water melon 8 small ice cubes 1. Place all the ingredients into the blender and blend together on a low speed setting. 2. Divide the cocktail into two glasses and serve immediately. Peachy Mango Smoothie Serves 2 • • • • • 3 ripe peaches 2 ripe mangos ½ lemon, juiced 150ml of white grape juice A hand full of ice cubes 1.
Citrus Slush Serves 2-3 • 300ml fresh orange juice • 30ml lemon and lime cordial • 15ml caster sugar • 15 large ice cubes* slightly defrosted • Lime slices * You can find bags of ice cubes in all major supermarkets 1. Place the ice in the blender jug with a 1 tablespoon of water and crush using the pulse setting. 2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix together using the blender on a low/ medium speed setting. 3. Spoon into glasses and garnish with lime slices.
recipes Tomato and Avocado Salsa • • • • • • • • • • 4 large ripe tomatoes 1 red chilli ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander Juice of 1 lime 1 small red onion 2 medium-ripe avocados (halved, stoned) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 8 tablespoons of roughly of coriander leaves Salt and black pepper 1. Roughly chop the tomatoes, avocado and onion into big chunks and add to the blender jug along with the other ingredients. 2. Chop with quick pulses until all the ingredients are combined.
Tomato and Chickpea Soup Serves 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • Olive Oil 2 carrots, chopped 1 leek, chopped 1 potato, peeled and chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp of finely chopped rosemary 400ml of vegetable stock ½ a teaspoon of sugar 2 x 400g of chopped tomatoes 410g of chickpeas drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon of dried mixed Italian herbs Salt and pepper 1. Put the vegetables in a large saucepan with the garlic, rosemary, Italian herbs, stock and sugar. Season with salt, pepper and stir. 2.
recipes French Style Dressing Makes approximately 400ml • • • • • • • 60ml white wine vinegar 275ml sunflower oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs 1 tablespoon caster sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Place all of the ingredients in the blender jug and blend together on a high speed setting. 2. Pour into a clean glass bottle or jam jar and store in the refrigerator until needed. 3. Shake before using.
Hearty Hummus Makes approx. 400ml Hummus is great served on its own with warm crusty bread, or as part of a Middle Eastern feast served with Turkish flatbreads or warmed pitta bread, tabouleh, Kalamata olives or a refreshing salad.
cleaning and storage Make sure the unit is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply socket before cleaning. The blending blades are very sharp, take extreme caution when washing the jug. Do not immerse the motor base, mains lead or plug in water or any other liquid. Do not clean any part of your blender in the dish washer. Cleaning • Wash the jug in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
connection to the mains supply This appliance is fitted with either a moulded or rewirable BS1363, 13 amp plug. The fuse should be rated at 5 amps and be ASTA approved to BS1362. If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted. If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord and an appropriate plug fitted as detailed below.
after sales service These appliances are built to the very highest of standards. There are no user serviceable parts. Follow these steps if the unit fails to operate: 1. Check the instructions have been followed correctly. 2. Check that the fuse has not blown. 3. Check that the mains supply is functional. If the appliance will still not operate, return the appliance to the place it was purchased for a replacement. To return the appliance to the Customer Service Department, follow the steps below: 1.
guarantee Please keep your receipt as this will be required for any claims under this guarantee. This appliance is guaranteed for 1 year after your purchase as described in this document. During this guaranteed period, if in the unlikely event the appliance no longer functions due to a design or manufacturing fault, please take it back to the place of purchase, with your till receipt and a copy of this guarantee.
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