Philips HR2181/10, User Manual

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Pulse switch
Note: You can only use the pulse switch when the speed selector is in pulse-
activation position P or when the speed selector is set to a speed between 1
and 4.
- Push the pulse switch to PULSE and hold it in this position when you
want to process ingredients very briefly (Fig. 4).
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When you push the pulse switch to PULSE and hold it in this
position, the blender starts to operate at the highest speed.
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As soon as you release the pulse switch, it jumps back to its original
position.
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When the blender was set to PULSE from the pulse-activation
position P, it stops when you release the pulse switch. When the
blender operated at a speed between 1 and 4 before you set it to
PULSE, it starts to run at this speed again when you release the pulse
switch.
Note: The pulse switch does not work when the speed selector is in the off
position 0.
auto position
The AUTO position has a unique speed profile to easily process any recipe.
The blender automatically increases its speed in 15 seconds to the
maximum speed and then keeps running at this speed. Select the AUTO
setting when processing smoothies or thick soups, when blending tomatoes
or when dealing with other challenging jobs. It is recommended to use the
AUTO position for small amounts to avoid splashing.
Blender
The blender is intended for pureeing and blending. With the blender you
can prepare soups, sauces, milk shakes and batters.You can also use the
blender to process vegetables and fruits.
Preparing the blender for use
1 Place the blender jar on the motor unit (Fig. 5).
You can only place the blender jar on the motor unit when the handle
points to the right.
2 Put the plug in the wall socket.
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- If food sticks to the wall of the blender jar, switch off the appliance and
unplug it. Then use a spatula to remove the food from the wall.
- Always make sure the lid is assembled properly on the blender jar and
the measuring cup is inserted properly in the lid before you switch on
the appliance.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic
fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence
available today.
Built-in safety lock
This feature ensures that you can only switch on the appliance if you have
properly assembled the blender jar on the motor unit. If the blender jar is
correctly assembled, the built-in safety lock will be unlocked.
Before first use
1 Thoroughly clean the parts that come into contact with food before
you use the appliance for the first time (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).
2 For hygiene reasons, put fresh water in the blender jar and let the
appliance run for 30 seconds. Then pour out the water.
using the appliance
speed control
Your blender is equipped with a speed selector and a pulse switch.
- The speed selector has 5 speeds, an AUTO position, a pulse-activation
position P and an off position 0.
- If you want to use a speed between 1 and 5, turn the speed selector to
the desired speed position. The power-on light lights up green (Fig. 2).
- When you turn the speed selector to the pulse-activation position P, the
power-on light lights up green. (Fig. 3)