5. Attach the assembled grinding unit to the base unit. (It fits in a similar way to the mixing jug).
6. Place one hand on the grinding unit when using it; this avoids too much vibration.
7. You can use the same controls for the grinding unit as for the blender. (See 'Using the blender').
8. Once the desired result has been achieved, switch the fixed speed setting (6) to ‘0’, or let go of the ‘Pulse’
button. When switching off the device, take special care to ensure that the blender blade is at a standstill
before removing the grinding unit from the motor unit. If this step is left out, the plastic/rubber clutch
component of the blender blade connecting the blender blade to the motor unit may be damaged. Before
removing the grinding unit from the motor unit, always turn the device’s network switch off to ‘0’.
9. After removing the grinding unit from the base, put the grinding unit on the three legs of the grinding jug.
Now turn the grinding housing (part no.12) clockwise and remove it from the jug.
Very important!
Do not use the grinding unit continuously for more than one minute. Allow the appliance to rest
for 10 minutes after a minute of use. Exceeding the maximum operating time or failing to allow
enough resting time can cause the motor to become overloaded and damaged.
Never put liquid or any wet items into the grinding jug.
The grinding jug must not be used for storing food. Ingredients should not be kept in the jug and
any ground items must be emptied from it as soon as grinding is complete.
Never use the grinder when it is empty.
Making the most of your grinding unit
1. Never put more than 60g of food in the grinding unit. This may overload the appliance and cause a fault.
2. To prepare larger quantities of food, simply grind a number of smaller batches. (Remember to allow the
machine to rest after a maximum 60 seconds use).
3. The grinding unit can be used for grinding coffee, nuts (including almonds and hazelnuts), biscuits and sugar.
4. Avoid over-grinding your ingredients as this may cause them to lose their aroma.
5. After use, wash the grinding jug and grinding housing using warm water and detergent. Rinse both items
under running water.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
1. You must clean the appliance after every use, taking particular care to clean the mixing jug and mixing blade.
Unplug the blender from the mains, then detach the jug from the base unit. Remove food residue by rinsing
the jug under running water. Now fill the mixing jug up to the 0.75l mark with warm water (maximum 60°C)
and a small amount of mild detergent. Return the jug to the base unit, connect the base to the mains and
hold the „Auto Clean” switch for about 30 seconds. Finally disconnect the base, remove the jug and rinse the
jug under running water until it's clean.
Making the most of your blender
1. The markings on the side of the mixing jug are designed to provide approximate guidance for measuring
ingredients. You should use a calibrated mixing bowl if you require precise measurements.
2. For your own safety, do not blend solid food or ice cubes on their own. When chopping ice, add a quarter of a
cup of water to the jug and only blend one or two small ice cubes at a time. Chop ice by using the 'pulse'
switch (part no.7) in short bursts. Stop when the ice becomes a pulp.
3. Cut larger ingredients into smaller (2-3cm) pieces before putting them in the measuring jug.
4. Always put liquid in the mixing jug before adding solid ingredients.
5. Never fill the mixing jug with hot liquid above 60°C.
6. You can use the opening in the mixing jug lid to add ingredients to your mixture. Do not attempt to put your
hand through the opening. Make sure the ingredients don't splash out when you remove the cap from the
opening; switch to a low speed if necessary. After adding the ingredients through the feed opening, replace
the cap (as described previously).
7. When turning off the blender, make sure the mixing blade (part no.4) has stopped moving before you
attempt to remove the mixing jug from the base unit. You could damage the plastic/rubber clutch mechanism
if you don't wait for everything to stop.
8. Certain hard spices, such as cloves, caraway seed and dill seed, may damage the plastic parts of the mixing
jug. We recommend that you avoid using these in the blender. Other foods, such as carrots, include natural
dyes that may permanently colour the plastic parts of the blender. This discolouration will not affect the
efficiency of the appliance.
9. Avoid 'over-blending' your ingredients. You may find it useful to occasionally stop and check the consistency
of your mixture.
10. Avoid continuous operation or frequent, repeated operations - particularly when using relatively solid
ingredients or smaller quantities.
Using the grinding unit
1. Place the grinding jug (part no.10) on a flat surface. The three stabilising legs will help ensure the opening is
upwards.
2. Pour the food you want to grind into the jug. The grinding mechanism can handle a maximum 60g; never
over-fill the jug.
3. Place the grinding housing (part no.12) in the grinding jug. The housing and jug will only fit together in a
certain way, with the plastic part of the jug fitting into the space on the grinding housing. (If the two parts
are not fitted correctly, a protective switch will prevent the grinder from working).
4. Turn the grinding housing clockwise until it stops, then fix it to the grinding jug by turning the housing
anticlockwise.
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