User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 14331

[. . . ] 7 Don't use the blender unless the lid is in place. 8 Don't fill with anything hotter than you can comfortably handle (i. e. 9 When blending hot liquids, put a hand on the lid to hold it in place. 10 Don't put your hand into the jug, even when it's been removed for cleaning ­ the blades are sharp. [. . . ] 4 finished? 22 Turn the speed control to Y, and wait till the blades stop moving before removing the lid from the jug, or removing the jug from the motor unit. hot liquids 23 At higher temperatures, the lid may soften enough to lose its seal, allowing the contents of the jug to escape, so, when using hot liquids: a) before pouring into the blender, let the liquid cool down to the sort of temperature you can handle comfortably (i. e. liquid temperature below 40°C) b) put a hand on the lid, to hold it in place while blending c) if the lid is too hot for comfort, remove it and let the liquid cool down further ­ replace the lid before blending 24 Before using the blender to crush ice, make sure it's clean, and rinse it out thoroughly. The slightest trace of detergent may affect the taste of the crushed ice, and will flatten any drink to which it is added. 25 Ice "cubes" come in many shapes and sizes. You'll have to experiment with the ice from your ice cube tray. 26 Start with half to threequarters of a cup of ice, or 4 to 6 cubes, and add 15ml (1 tablespoon) of fresh cold water. 27 Put the lid on the blender, then: a) turn the speed control to f for a second or two, then release it b) check the state of the ice c) repeat till the ice is the consistency that you need 28 Take care ­ too much blending will reduce the ice to liquid, too little will merely chip the edges/corners off the ice. 29 Don't try to crush ice without adding water to the jug. 30 Don't be tempted simply to increase the amount of ice and blend for longer. Too much ice will never give you satisfactory results. 31 You may also use the f function to "pulse" the motor, for more precise control over ingredients other than ice. Use it the same way you would use it to crush ice ­ pulse, check, pulse, check, till you achieve the result you want. crushing ice f pulse f care and maintenance 1 Switch off (Y) and unplug before cleaning. 2 Clean as soon after use as possible, to prevent residues setting inside the jug. 3 Turn the jug, to move the arrow d on the bottom of the jug base from the closed padlock L, to the open padlock U, and lift the jug off the motor unit. 4 Wash the jug, lid and cap in warm soapy water, rinse well, then leave the jug to drain and air dry. caution Keep your hands away from the blades ­ they're sharp. 5 If you've left it too long before cleaning, and bits have glued themselves to the inside of the jug, use a nylon brush. If that doesn't work, crush some ice cubes in it ­ that'll shift anything. 5 6 We don't recommend using a dishwasher. The extreme environment inside the dishwasher can affect the surface finishes. 7 Wipe the outside of the motor unit with a clean damp cloth. 8 Don't put the motor unit in water or any other liquid. [. . . ] If you remove the plug, dispose of it. wheelie bin symbol To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked with this symbol mustn't be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled. service If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. to hand, as we won't be able to help you without it. It's on the rating plate (usually underneath the product). The product isn't user-serviceable. [. . . ]