Contents 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Introduction This user manual Intended use General safety instructions Manufacturer liability Identification plate Disposal 2 Description 2.1 Product description 2.2 Description of parts 3 Use 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4 4 4 5 7 7 7 8 8 9 12 Before first use How to remove the blade assembly Using the blender Functions Speed setting suggestions 4 Cleaning and care 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.
Instructions 1 Instructions 1.1 Introduction Key information for the user: Instructions General information on this user manual, on safety and final disposal. Description Appliance description. Use Information on using your appliance Cleaning and care Information for proper cleaning and maintenance of the appliance. Recipes List of recipes Safety instructions Information Advice 4 1.
1.4 General safety instructions Follow all safety instructions in order to be able to use the appliance safely. • Read this user manual carefully before using the appliance. • Switch off the appliance immediately after use. • Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is operating. • Disconnect the appliance from the power socket as soon as you have finished using it and before cleaning it. • Do not immerse the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.
Instructions For this appliance • Avoid touching moving parts. Keep hands, hair and clothing, and utensils away from the blades during operation, to prevent personal injury and/or damage to the appliance. • Care shall be taken when handling and emptying the jug and during cleaning. • Always disconnect the blender from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembly, disassembly or cleaning. Unplug the blender when it is not being used, before cleaning it and if you notice any fault.
1.5 Manufacturer liability The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage to persons or property caused by: • Use of the appliance other than as envisaged • Not having read the user manual • Tampering with any part of the appliance • Use of non-original spare parts • Failure to observe the safety instructions 1.6 Identification plate The identification plate bears the technical data, serial number and brand name of the appliance. Do not remove the identification plate for any reason. 1.
Description 2 Description 2.1 Product description 1 2 3 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 Model BLF01 - Blender 1 Measuring cup 2 Lid with pouring hole 3 1.
Description Measuring cup (1) EN IT 2.2 Description of parts 1.5 litre TritanTM BPA-Free jug (3) Convenient measuring cup. It can be used for measuring ingredients and as a device to unscrew the blade assembly from the base of the jug. See ”3.2 How to remove the blade assembly”. Lid with pouring hole (2) The large-capacity jug is made of TritanTM, which is a safer, lighter and easier to handle material than glass. TritanTM is also resistant to impacts, scratches and heat.
Description Detachable blade assembly (4) Stainless steel detachable blade to crush ice cubes and prepare delicious smoothies, milkshakes, cocktails, etc. It can be unscrewed from the base of the jug to be cleaned. Sharp blades Danger of cuts • Never touch the blades with your hands. • Remove the blade assembly only using the measuring cup, as indicated in section ”3.2 How to remove the blade assembly”.
Pulse button (6) START/STOP button (8) Press this button to get the maximum blending speed. Perfect for most demanding tasks. It can be used for a maximum of 2 seconds at a time. Press this button to start/stop blender operation. EN IT Description Control knob (7) The control knob allows you to select one of the four speeds available from 1 to 4. The control knob features also 2 pre-set programs: smoothie and ice crush. See ”3.
Use 3 Use 3.2 How to remove the blade assembly Danger of electrocution • • • • • Plug into a earthed 3-prong outlet. Do not remove the earth prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 1. Take hold of the handle (1) and lift the blender jug. 1 3.1 Before first use 1. Remove all stickers and labels from the blender and clean the motor base with a damp cloth. 2. Remove the blender jug. 3.
3. Turn the jug upside down and place it on a flat surface. Insert the open end of the measuring cup (3) into the base of the blade assembly. 4. Unscrew the blade assembly (4) from the jug body, turning the measuring cup anticlockwise. Manually remove the blade assembly (4) from the jug body.
Use 5. Wash the jug, measuring cup, and blade assembly in warm soapy water or in the dishwasher (apart from the blade assembly). 3.3 Using the blender 1. Insert the blender jug onto the motor base. The blender jug can be washed in a dishwasher without placing it upside down (see picture below). 6. Dry thoroughly and replace the blade assembly into the jug body following the operations indicated previously in the reverse order. Make sure to insert the blade assembly until it locks into place. 14 2.
3. Position the lid with the measuring cup fitted onto the blender jug. Ensure the lid is firmly screwed on. EN IT Use The PULSE button can be used alone or in combination with speeds 1 to 3 to reach the maximum speed. 5. Press the START button to start blending. See the table ”3.5 Speed setting suggestions” for further information on the most suitable speed to use. 4. Plug the blender into a power socket and switch the socket on. The red LED will turn on to indicate the presence of power.
Use 6. You can add further ingredients whilst blending by removing the measuring cup and pouring ingredients through the hole in the lid. 7. If you have selected a speed between 1 and 4, when you have finished blending, press the STOP button, turn the knob to ‘0’ and unplug the blender. Cancelling/stopping the blending cycle The blending cycle can be cancelled or stopped at any time pressing the START/ STOP button.
Use EN IT 3.4 Functions Safety lock system Ice Crush and Smoothie The blender has a safety lock system which automatically shuts off the blender when the jug is removed from the base. It also features a motor safety cut-out which trips if the motor is overloaded. The pre-set ‘Ice Crush’ and ‘Smoothie’ programs automatically adjust the speed to optimise blending results for a certain factory set time, then turn off automatically.
Use 3.5 Speed setting suggestions Speed PULSE 1 or 2 3 or 4 Suitable for • Ice cubes • Meat • Self-clean option (”4.4 Using the Self-clean option”).
Tips for using your blender • Cut into cubes the food to be blended to obtain better results. • Use the PULSE function for no more than 2 seconds at a time when blending dry mixtures. You might need to stop operation to push the ingredients down the sides of the blender jug with a spatula. • When blending together liquid and dry ingredients, blend liquids first and then add the dry ingredients. • Always remove stones from fruit and bones from meat as they can damage the blade assembly.
Cleaning and care 4 Cleaning and care 4.1 Instructions Improper use Danger of electrocution 4.3 Cleaning the blender jug and blade assembly Clean the appliance following the instructions in section ”3.2 How to remove the blade assembly”. Sharp blades • Unplug the blender before cleaning it. • Do not immerse the motor base in water or other liquids. Improper use Risk of damage to surfaces Danger of cuts • Never touch the blades with your hands. • Remove the blade assembly only using the measuring cup. 4.
Cleaning and care Problem EN IT 4.6 What to do if... Possible cause The motor has overheated. The motor will not start Solution Unplug the blender and leave the motor to cool. Insert the plug into the power socket. Do not use adaptors The plug is not properly or extensions. inserted in the power socket. Check that the house main breaker is on. The cable is defective. Contact an Authorised Service Centre. Lack of power. Check that the house main breaker is on.
Cleaning and care Problem Possible cause Solution The blender switches on, but The jug has not been Remove the jug from its base correctly locked into its base. and lock it into place. the blades do not turn The blender stops while operating The motor has overheated. Unplug the blender and leave the motor to cool. The red LED of the knob flashes at regular intervals The jug is not correctly inserted in the base. Check the position of the jug on the base.
Recipes Mixed fruit smoothie Soy milk Ingredients: 2 nectarines, stones removed (or tinned peaches in syrup) and cut into pieces 125 g frozen raspberries 125 g frozen strawberries 125 ml orange juice 125 ml apple juice Ingredients for 1 litre of soy milk: 100 g yellow soy beans 1.4 litres water Method 1. Put the nectarine pieces and the juices into the blender jug. 2. Add the frozen fruit. 3. Turn the control knob to the Smoothie program and start the blender by pressing the START button. 4.
Recipes Whipped cream Vegetable purée Ingredients: 500 g cold whipping cream 50 g icing sugar Ingredients: 300 g courgettes 100 g water or vegetable stock Method 1. Whip the cream in the blender at speed 3 for approximately 30 seconds. 2. Stop the operation by pressing the STOP button. 3. Add the icing sugar. 4. Select speed 4 and whip for a further 15 seconds, until the cream is fully whipped. Method 1. Steam the courgettes and cut them into rounds. 2.
