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introduction
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www.philips.com/welcome.
general description
1 Speed selector
2 Power-on button
3 Turbo button
4 Motor unit
5 Release button
6 Blender bar
7 Whisk coupling unit (HR1662/HR1661 only)
8 Whisk (HR1662/HR1661 only)
9 Potato masher coupling unit (HR1665 only)
10 Potato masher bar (HR1665 only)
11 Potato masher paddle (HR1665 only)
12 XL chopper coupling unit (HR1665/HR1662 only)
13 XL chopper blade unit (HR1665/HR1662 only)
14 XL chopper ice-crushing blade unit (HR1665/HR1662 only)
15 Beaker lid
16 Beaker
17 Compact chopper coupling unit (HR1669/HR1661 only)
18 Compact chopper blade unit (HR1669/HR1661 only)
19 Covers for blade units
20 XL chopper bowl (HR1665/HR1662 only)
21 Compact chopper bowl (HR1669/HR1661 only)
22 User manual
23 Worldwide guarantee leaflet
important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.
Danger
- Never immerse the motor unit in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it
under the tap. Only use a moist cloth to clean the motor unit.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local
mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or other parts are
damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a
service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
- Do not allow children to use the appliance without supervision.
- Do not touch the cutting edges of the blade units, especially when the
appliance is plugged in. The cutting edges are very sharp.
- Never use the chopper blade unit without the chopper bowl.
- Never let the appliance operate unattended.
- Be careful to avoid splashing when you process hot ingredients.
- None of the accessories are suitable for use in the microwave.
- If one of the blade unit gets stuck, unplug the appliance before you
remove the ingredients that block the blade units.
- If a part or an accessory is damaged, always have it replaced with one of
the original type, otherwise your guarantee is no longer valid.
Caution
- Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains before you
assemble, disassemble, store and clean it.
- Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that
Philips does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or
parts, your guarantee becomes invalid.
- This appliance is intended for household use only. If the appliance is used
improperly or for professional or semi-professional purposes or if it is
not used according to the instructions in the user manual, the guarantee
becomes invalid and Philips refuses any liability for damage caused.
- Keep the motor unit away from heat, fire, moisture and dirt.
- Never fill the beaker or bowl with ingredients that are hotter than
80°C/175°F.
- Do not exceed the quantities and processing times indicated in the tables.
- Do not process more than one batch without interruption. Let the
appliance cool down for 10 minutes before you continue processing.
- Noise level: Lc = 79 dB(A)
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic
fields (EMF).
Cleaning and maintenance
Never immerse the motor unit, the whisk coupling unit (HR1662/HR1661),
the compact chopper lid (HR1661), the XL chopper lid (HR1662) or the
potato masher coupling unit (HR1665) in water or any other liquid, nor
rinse them under the tap. Use a moist cloth to clean these parts.
Before you start cleaning:
1
Unplug the appliance.
2
Press the release button to remove the accessory attached.
3
Disassemble the accessory.
Tip: You can remove the rubber rings from the chopper bowls for extra thorough
cleaning.
Tip: For quick cleaning of the blender bar, empty and rinse the beaker immediately
after use. Then pour warm water with some washing-up liquid in the beaker,
insert the blender bar and let the appliance operate for approx. 10 seconds.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to
your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in
your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for
recycling. By doing this you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 1).
guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or
read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.
Frequently asked questions
Question
Answer
Why does the
appliance make a lot
of noise, produce
an unpleasant smell,
produce smoke or
feel hot?
You may have used the appliance too long
without interruption. If this is the case, stop using
the appliance and let it cool down for 60 minutes.
If the problem persists, contact your Philips dealer
or a service centre authorised by Philips.
Can I process boiling
hot ingredients?
Let the ingredients cool down to approx.
80°C/175°F before you process them.
Which size should
the ingredients have
before I process
them?
Cut the ingredients into pieces of approx. 2x2cm.
Can I process very
hard ingredients?
No, the appliance may get damaged if you process
very hard ingredients such as bones and fruit
with stones. However, the appliance is suitable for
processing ingredients like Parmesan cheese or
chocolate. With the XL chopper (HR1662 only)
you can also crush ice cubes.
Why does the
appliance suddenly
stop working?
Some hard ingredients may block the blade unit.
Release the power-on or turbo button and unplug
the appliance. Then detach the motor unit and
remove the ingredients that block the blade unit.
Pancake filling recipe
This recipe can be prepared with the XL chopper (HR1662 only).
You can order the XL chopper as an extra accessory. See chapter ‘Ordering
accessories’.
ingredients
- 120g honey
- 100g prunes
1
Put the honey in the fridge for several hours.
2
Put the XL chopper blade unit in the XL chopper bowl.
3
Put the prunes in the XL chopper bowl and pour the honey over them.
