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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
350 Watt Power Pack
The 350 Watt Power Pack operates on
120V~, 60Hz. electrical power. Never
allow the power pack to become wet
when plugged into an electrical outlet.
Warning: The power pack should
never be immersed in water.
Caution: Make sure that the power
pack is unplugged from power source
before attaching or removing any
accessory.
To use the power pack with any of the
Bravetti
Platinum Pro
Do It All Stick
Blender/Chopper
accessories, place it
on the attachment shaft aligning the
arrows on the power pack and
accessories to be used and turn it
counterclockwise 90º until the arrow on
the power pack aligns with the square.
To remove the power pack, turn it
clockwise.
To operate the Power Pack, press on the
switch button located on the top of the
unit. The Power Pack will stop operating
when you remove your finger from the
switch button.
Variable Speed Control
There is a variable speed control located
at the top of the power pack. To vary the
speed of your
Do It All Stick
Blender/Chopper
rotate the round knob
at the top of the power pack. From the
low setting turn the variable speed
control clockwise to increase speed and
counterclockwise to reduce speed.
Stick Blender Attachment
Caution - Blade is sharp
. Detach Stick
Blender from power pack and wash with
warm soapy water. Do not use any sharp
pointed objects to clean residues from
under the blade.
The
Bravetti Platinum Pro DO IT ALL 3 STICK BLENDER/CHOPPER
is an
indispensable kitchen tool for blending, chopping, mixing or pureeing when preparing
your favorite recipes. The interchangeable accessories and attachments that come with
your unit are powered by a high efficiency 350 watt power pack. For best results, be
sure to carefully read all the instructions contained in this book before using this
appliance.
Food Chopper Attachment
Caution - Blades are sharp
.
Use
extreme caution when handling the
blade, always hold it by the plastic
hub.
Do not immerse the cover and gear
box in water.
To store the unit, do not wrap cord
around the power pack. Coil cord loosely
and use a twist tie to secure it in large
loops.
To clean the power pack, processor
cover/gear box, wipe off with a clean,
damp kitchen cloth. Towel dry.
Wall Bracket
A wall bracket is provided with your
Bravetti Platinum Pro
Do It All 3 Stick
Blender/ Chopper
. Install the wall
bracket in any convenient location using
the wall anchors and screws (included).
The Power Pack with or without the Stick
Blender attachment may then be
conveniently stored out of the way. (See
illustration below.)
Important: Install wall mount bracket
high enough above countertop to
allow for clearance of power pack with
stick blender attached.
Care and Cleanup
Always disconnect unit from power
source before cleaning or changing
accessories
.
Caution: Never immerse the power
pack, cord, or plug in water.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.
Variable Speed Control:
Your Bravetti Platinum Pro
Do It All 3 Stick
Blender/ Chopper
has been designed with a
variable speed control to provide more
versatility in preparing delicate sauces or for
chopping ice. To adjust speed, turn knob on
top of Power Pack clockwise from low setting to
increase speed and counterclockwise from
high setting to decrease speed.
Assembling the Stick Blender:
Make sure that the unit is unplugged from
power source before attaching or removing
any of the Stick Blender attachments.
1.
Line up arrow of Stick Blender attachment
with arrow on power pack. Once fully
inserted, rotate stick blender attachment
clockwise 90º until arrow on power pack
aligns with square on Stick Blender.
Warning: This appliance is designed for
intermittent use. Maximum running time
with the Stick Blender is 1 minute. After
this time, allow the unit to cool.
2.
Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
Caution: To avoid splattering, place the
Stick Blender first in the food to be
beaten or chopped, then press the
button. Always release the button before
removing the Stick Blender from the
food, especially when using the Stick
Blender in hot liquids. Always hold the
Stick Blender with your hand while
processing. Never leave unit
unattended.
Caution: Do not use the Stick Blender on
the stove. If you want to use it in a
saucepan while cooking, you must first
remove saucepan from the stove.
3.
Use the glass beaker with the Stick Blender
or you can use another container. The
glass beaker is intended only for
processing small quantities of food with the
Stick Blender.
4. Place the metal stick blender first into the
food to be chopped or pureed before
pressing the On/Off Switch to avoid
spattering.
5. Use the variable speed control knob to
select the desired speed.
6. Always release the On/Off switch before
removing the stick blender from the food
especially when using the stick blender in
hot liquids. Always hold the unit with your
hand while processing. Never leave the
unit unattended or hook it on the wall
bracket when it is plugged in.
7. To remove the stick blender attachment
from the power pack, first unplug the unit
from the power source and turn only the
stick blender attachment 90°
counterclockwise and pull it off.
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Using the Stick Blender
Pureeing soups, sauces, fruits and
vegetables:
*
Fruits and vegetables should be peeled,
cored and seeded.
*
Meats, poultry, and fish should have skin
and bones removed.
*
Food should be cut up into pieces no larger
than 3/4-inch.
*
Cook the food in liquid until very soft and
tender.
*
Puree cooked food ONLY after allowing to
cool down.
*
Food can also be pureed directly in the
pot after being allowed to cool.
*
Place the Stick Blender in the center of
the food in an upright position with the
processor end resting directly on the bottom
of the bowl or pot.
*
The processor end must always be
immersed in the food.
DO NOT lift up and
out of food while operating since the hot
food will splatter and could cause burns.
*
While holding the power pack and the
Stick Blender in your hand, press and hold
down on the switch with your index finger.
*
Release once the food has reached the
desired consistency.
*
Do not operate continuously for more than
1 minute.
*
If pieces of unprocessed food remain, or if
there are any lumps, continue pureeing the
food, however, mash the food pieces or
lumps by slightly raising and then lowering
the Stick Blender over those pieces.
