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and cool down the appliance before you let it run again.
-This product is not designed to cater hot liquid. Please do not mix hot liquid in
the jar blender.
-To crush ice cubes, put no more than 4 ice cubes at one time. If you wish to
add more ice, pull out the measuring cup and insert the ice cubes consecutively.
- The table adjoined contains example recipes with ingredient quantities and
operating times.
Service:
- Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for use renders the guarantee
and the manufacturer’s liability null and void.
Instructions for use
Before use:
- Make sure that all the product’s packaging has been removed.
- Before using the product for the first time, clean the parts that will come into
contact with food in the manner described in the cleaning section.
Use:
-Ensure the blade fixing ring is fixed properly to the jar (by turning countercloc-
kwise) before putting on the motor body. (Fig.1)
-Place the jar onto to the motor unit, turn clockwise until the lock clicks into
place. (Fig.2)
-Put the ingredients, after having first chopped them into small piece, into the jar
with liquid (do not exceed the maximum marker)
-Put the lid on the jar, make sure it is properly fixed in place.
-Put the measuring cup in the lid.
- Connect the appliance to the mains.- Choose desired speed and start
blending.
- Choose desired speed and start blending.
-If you wish to add more ingredients pull out the measuring cup
-Add the ingredients and replace the measuring cup.
-To stop the appliance set the speed back to “0”.
Once you have finished using the appliance:
-Select the “0” position at the speed selector.
- Unplug the appliance to the mains.
- Turn the mixing jar anticlockwise and remove it from the motor body.
- Clean the appliance
“Turbo” function
-The appliance works in highest speed to achieve optimal performance.
-Press this button to operate and release the button when you wish to stop
operating.
“Ice-Crush” Function (*)
-This function gives optimal result for ice-crushing, up to desired snowy level.
- We recommend working by pressing the button in cycles of 3 seconds and
repeating the operation until you obtain the desired result.
Mill Accessory (**)
-Open the lid by turning it in clockwise direction.
-Put the ingredient into the grinder bowl (only dry ingredients). Do not overfill
the bowl.
-Close the lid by turning counterclockwise until the lock clicks into place. (Fig.3)
-Place the lid onto the grinder bowl. Turn the mill unit clockwise until the lock
clicks into place. (Fig.4)
- Connect the appliance to the mains.
-Choose desired speed to start grinding.
-To stop the appliance set the speed back to “0”.
Once you have finished using the mill unit:
-Select the ““0”” position at the speed selector.
- Unplug the appliance to the mains.
- Turn the mill unit counterclosewise and lift it from the motor body.
- Turn the lid clockwise to open it.
- Clean the appliance
Cleaning
- Disconnect the appliance from the mains and let it cool before undertaking
any cleaning task.
- Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few drops of washing-up liquid
and then dry.
- Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or base pH such as bleach, or
abrasive products, for cleaning the appliance.
- Do not let water or any other liquid get into the air vents to avoid damage to
the inner parts of the appliance.
- Do not submerge the appliance in water or any other liquid, or place it under
a running tap.
- During the cleaning process, take special care with the blades, as they are
very sharp.
- It is advisable to clean the appliance regularly and remove any food remains.
- If the appliance is not in good condition of cleanliness, its surface may degra-
de and inexorably affect the duration of the appliance’s useful life and could
become unsafe to use.
- The following pieces may be washed in a dishwasher:
- Goblet
- Jar lid
- Measuring cup
- Mill lid
Self-cleaning function:
- Put water and a small amount of washing up liquid in the jar.
- Select the function “turbo”.
Removable Blades for Effective Cleaning (Jar Blender Only)
-Loosen the blade fixing ring by turning it in clockwise direction. (Fig. 5)
-Remove the blade fixing ring, blade set, sealing ring and clean them. (Fig.5)
-After cleaning, replace the blade set and turn blade fixing ring in opposite
direction.
(**)Removable Mill’s Sealing Ring for Cleaning
-Remove the mill’s sealing ring inside the lid. (Fig.6)
-Clean it and replace the ring in original position.
(*) Only available in model Optima Legend
(**) Only available in model Optima Mill
Anomalies and repair
- Take the appliance to an authorised technical support service if problems
arise. Do not try to dismantle or repair without assistance, as this may be
dangerous.
For EU product versions and/or in the case that it is requested in your country:
Ecology and recyclability of the product
- The materials of which the packaging of this appliance consists are included in
a collection, classification and recycling system. Should you wish to dispose of
them, use the appropriate public containers for each type of material.
- The product does not contain concentrations of substances that could be
considered harmful to the environment
This symbol means that in case you wish to dispose of the product
once its working life has ended, take it to an authorised waste
agent for the selective collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE)
This appliance complies with Directive 2006/95/EC on Low Voltage, with
Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility, with Directive 2011/65/
EU on restrictions on the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and
electronic appliances.
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