User manual TRISTAR BL-4473

[. . . ] Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children. To protect yourself against an electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or appliance in the water or any other liquid. Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use. Always disconnect the device from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning. [. . . ] Particularly heavy or hard ingredients should first be chopped in pieces before adding them to the Blender Jar. Make sure not to exceed the maximum fill level. Place the lid on the Jar and press it down to secure it so the security contact will be activated. Switch the On/Off switch to the on position. Use the speed controller knob to blend at the desired speed. The appliance will only work if the speed control knob is turned to the "Off" position between uses. Turn the speed controller knob back to "Off" position if the appliance does not start operation. Turn the speed controller knob for two minutes maximum and subsequently turn it back to "Off". Do not repeat this for more than four times. Afterwards, let the motor cool down completely. For a short and fast operation, push the Pulse switch, you need to hold down the switch in this position, not longer than 1 minute, due to possible overheating of the engine. Allow the unit to cool down before further use. Set the controller knob to Mode function (M) to select between the functions "Ice", "Smoothie" or "Soup". Ice: Crushed ice function, the blender will automatically work for a few seconds, stops and repeat the process for several times. Smoothie: Smoothies blending function, the blender speed will increase in speed and will automatically stop. Soup: Soup function, the blender starts automatically, speed will increase till to maximum speed and will automatically stop. Note: Be careful when adding and mixing hot ingredients or removing the lid from the blender jar, steam might escape unexpectedly. Make sure to always firmly close the lid. note: Never use this device to process boiling liquids. Note: Do not use liquids above 50 °C. Note: Start operating the blender at low speed and slowly raise the speed until you reach the desired speed. Further ingredients can be add during operation through the small Opening in the lid, using the removeable measuring cup. [. . . ] The components are not suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher. If exposed to heat or caustic cleaners they might become misshapen or discoloured. Caution: Be careful of the sharp blades when cleaning the knifes and blender jar. eNVIRONMENT This appliance should not be put into the domestic garbage at the end of its durability, but must be offered at a central point for the recycling of electric and electronic domestic appliances. [. . . ]