Alecto BS-77 User manual

User manual
BS-77

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
page:
1. INTRODUCTION/INTENDED USE........................................................................3
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW .........................................................................................3
3. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................4
4. HOW TO USE/ PREPERATIONS .........................................................................4
5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .........................................................................5
6. PROCESSING FOOD...........................................................................................6
7. STEAMING/STERILISING THE SOOTHER .........................................................7
8. STERILISING BOTTLES .......................................................................................8
9. HEATING THE MILK BOTTLE...............................................................................9
10 MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS.........................................................................10
11. DISPOSING OF THE PRODUCT (ENVIRONMENTALLY)..................................10
12. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.....................................................................10
13. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................10
14. GUARANTEE.......................................................................................................11

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1. INTRODUCTION/INTENDED USE
The Alecto BS-77 is a 5 in 1 Baby Food Processor.
• Mixing / blending
• Mashing
• Warming up
• Steaming
• Sterilising
The BS-77 is only suitable for preparing (baby) food and/or sterilising a soother and
bottles in a home situation.
The blending blades are NOT suitable for processing hard foods such as nuts, ice
cubes and coffee beans. They are only suitable for vegetables and fruits.
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
A: steam lid/cover
B: steaming basket
C: steam foot
D: Insulation ring
E: Mixing cup 500ml + mixing cup 350ml
F: Blade unit
G: Steam/heating compartment
H: Blending compartment
I: BS-77 Device
J: Storage draw
K: Push buttons
L: Push buttons lights
M: Power cord storage area
N: Measuring cup
O: Spatula
P: Cover (2x)
The steam cover (A) and the two mixing cups (E) are NOT dishwasher proof.
The two mixing cups (E) are NOT freezer proof.
The two mixing cups (E) are NOT microwave proof.
The materials used in the Alecto BS-77 are BPA Free (no Bisphenol A).

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3. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read this user manual and make sure you understand all the instructions.
Please keep this manual for further information.
• If you re-sell this device, please be sure to include the user manual.
• This device is not a toy for children. Make sure you store this device out of the
range of kids.
• Should this device be used by someone with either a low physical or weak men-
tal condition please be sure to keep an eye on them for safety reasons.
• Make sure that the power cord is unplugged before cleaning the device.
• After using always take out the power cord out of the electrical wall outlet.
• Never immerse the base with water.
• This device should only be used as a household appliance.
• The blades are sharp. Take this into consideration while cleaning the device.
• When operating the steam compartment be warned that the appliances will get
very hot. It is advised to wear oven mitts while operating the device at this time.
• Only use the device on a dry, smooth and heat sustainable surface.
• NEVER place the device on a hot surface or into an open fire.
• This device has no spare parts. Do not open up the BS-77. Maintenance may
only be done by professional technical personal. Repairs done by non professio-
nal personal may cause dangerous situations for the user.
4. HOW TO USE/ PREPERATIONS
AFTER BUYING:
• After buying this device check immediately to see if all parts of the device are
included by using the outline drawing (see paragraph 2). Contact the supplier if
anything is missing.
• Ensure that the BS-77 has not been damaged in any way, don’t forget to check
the power cord. If you have any doubt please consult your supplier or the service
desk of Alecto at (phone: [phone], website: WWW.HESDO-SERVICE.NL
or email: [email protected])
• Take all the accessories out the packaging and check them for any damages.
Now clean them. Also see ‘clean after use’. The device can be cleaned with a
damp cloth. NEVER immerse the device in water.
BEFORE EVERY USE:
• Place the device on a solid and smooth surface. Make sure that there is enough
space around the device to ensure that it cannot damage any of the kitchen cup-
boards (while steaming) or when you need to hold the machine to blend.
• Only connect the power cord to the electrical wall outlet after you have made all
the preparations to blend or steam.

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5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• ALWAYS take the power cord out of the electrical power outlet when cleaning.
• The base of the BS-77 can be cleaned using a damp cloth.
• NEVER IMERSE THE DEVICE INTO WATER.
• The BS-77 does not need maintenance, only regular cleaning
• Tips for cleaning the blade unit: Fill up the mixing cup with 5 drops of dish-
washing liquid and a half a measuring cup of warm water. Screw the blade unit
onto the mixing cup and mix for a second.
The steam lid, mixing cups and the blade unit are NOT dishwasher proof:
NOT
DISWASHER
PROOF:
The other appliances are dishwasher proof.
DISH-
WASHER
PROOF:
.

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6. PROCESSING FOOD
1. Fill up the mixing cup with the food that you want to process. Only fill up the
mixing cup half way for the best mixing results.
2. Screw the blade unit onto the mixing cup unit in a clockwise direction until tighte-
ned.
3. Turn the mixing cup around so that the blade unit points downwards and place it
on the right upper side of the blending compartment of the BS-77.
4. Turn the mixing cup clock wise until the marking triangle points towards
the lock sign.
5. Place the power cord into a 230V electrical wall outlet.
6. Press button to start the blender, press the button again to stop the blen-
der. You can blend manually using the P button (press to start blending and let
go to stop blending). (*)
7. Take the power cord out of the electrical wall outlet.
8. Turn the mixing cup counter clock wise in order to move the triangle
towards the open lock sign and take the mixing cup off the blender.
9. With the blade unit at the top, turn the mixing cup counter clock wise in
order to remove the blade unit.
10. Now you can use the blended food or put a lid on the mixing cup to store or take
it with you.
Take note: the mixing cups are not freezer proof. If you would like to store the
food in the freezer you need to keep it in another container.
*: If you hear a beep tone while pressing the P button or button the mixing cup with
the blade unit has not been placed correctly. Make sure the blade unit has been
placed correctly on the mixing cup and the tab has been turned into the right position
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: Start/stop blending
P: manually blending

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: stop steaming
: start steaming
7. STEAMING/STERILISING THE SOOTHER
1. Put between 200ml and 250ml of water into the
steaming/heating compartment of the BS-77. Fill up
until the water reaches the indication line.
2. Place the steaming base onto the steaming/heating
compartment.
3. Fill up the steaming basket with the food you would like
to steam or place the soothers inside that you would like to sterilise. Then place
the basket on top of the steaming base. Put the lid on.
4. Place the power cord into a 230V electrical wall outlet and press the start
steaming button .
5. After 2 - 3 minutes you will hear the water boiling in the steaming/heating com-
partment and the steaming lid will be filled with steam.
TAKE NOTE THAT THE STEAM LIDAND THE STEAM THAT COMES
OUT WILL BE VERY HOT.
The time to steam the food depends of the quantity and the kind of food you are
preparing. We recommend that you consult cookbooks or the internet for reci-
pes. The normal amount of time to steam is between 5 and 15 minutes.
The amount of time to sterilise soothers is around 5 minutes.
6. Press the button to stop steaming and take out the power cord from the elec-
trical wall outlet. (see * on the next page)
IT ISADVISED TO LET THE STEAMING LID COOL DOWN FIRST
FOR ABOUT 4 TO 5 MINUTES. ALTERNATIVELY CAN ALSO USE
OVEN MITTS TO LIFT UP THE LID WHILE IT IS STILL HOT.
7. When everything has cooled down you can take the food out of the steaming
basket and continue to prepare the food. When using it as a sterilising device
use the included clamp to take the soothers out of the basket.

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8. STERILISING BOTTLES
1. Place the insulation ring on the bottom of the steaming/ heating compartment.
2. Fill up the measuring cup with about 80ml cold water and pour into the steaming/
heating compartment of the BS-77 (*).
3. Place the bottle upside down into the steaming/ heating compartment without
the lid or teat. Place the steaming lid over it.
4. Put the power cord into a 230V electrical wall outlet and press the button to
start sterilising.
5. After around 1 minute you will hear the water begin to boil in the steaming/ hea-
ting compartment and steam will fill up the steaming lid.
TAKE NOTE THE STEAM COMING FROM THE STEAMING LID AND
THE STEAMING LID ITSELF WILL BE VERY HOT.
The time it takes to sterilise will be about 5 minutes.
6. Press the button to stop sterilising, and then take out the power cord out from
the electrical outlet. (*)
LET THE STEAMING LID COOL DOWN AFTER YOU ARE DONE
WITH STERILISING FOR ABOUT 4 TO 5 MINUTES. YOU CANALSO
USE OVEN MITS TO LIFT UP THE LID WHEN IT IS STILL HOT.
7. When the bottle has cooled down take it out of the steaming/heating compart-
ment and store it away carefully.
*: The BS-77 has a cook dry security system: If there is no water in the steaming / hea-
ting compartment the heating element will switch off automatically (the light around
the button will flash and beep tones will sound).
- If the steaming/sterilising process is still in process: Take the adapter out from the
electrical power outlet and fill the steaming/heating compartment up with water.
Then place the power adapter back into the electrical power outlet (if your hands
are wet dry them first). Now you can continue steaming/sterilising.
- When the steaming/sterilising has finished: press the button and take the power
cord out of the electrical outlet.
: stop sterilising
: start sterilising

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: stop heating up bottle
: start heating up bottle
9. HEATING THE MILK BOTTLE
1. Place the insulation ring on the bottom of the steaming/ heating compartment
2. Close the bottle with milk and place it into the steaming/heating compartment. (*)
3. Fill up the inside of the steaming/ heating compartment with water in between
the bottle. The level of the water should be around half way of the milk level but
never above the indication line.
4. You can place the steaming lid over the bottle it is not necessary.
5. Place the power adapter into a 230V electrical power outlet and press button
to start heating the bottle.
6. The heating compartment will heat up intermittently (you will hear regular clic-
king in the BS-77), the water will cool down a bit and then heat up again. In this
manner, the water will stay between 40 °C and 50 °C.
7. The time that is needed to heat up the milk or food is depended on the quantity and
starting temperature (for example if the milk is at fridge or room temperature).
8. Remove the bottle frequently from the steaming/ heating compartment and sha-
ke the milk to level out the temperature. Check the temperature of the milk on
the back of your hand.
9. Once the milk has reached the correct temperature, remove the bottle from the
steaming/heating compartment and switch off the device by pressing the but-
ton. Remove the power adapter from the electrical wall outlet.
ALWAYS CHECK IF MILK HAS REACHED THE RIGHT TMPERATURE
BY DRIPPING SOME OF THE MILK ON YOUR WRIST.
10. Now throw away the warm water and dry of the inside of the steaming/ heating
compartment.
*:Small bottles can be placed directly into the steaming basket in order to be taken out
more easily.

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10 MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS
Cleaning:
Unplug the BS -77 from the electrical power outlet and let it cool down. Never im-
merse the machine in water and do not put it on a wet surface. Do not use chemical
detergents or abrasives in order to clean the device (also see chapter 5 CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE).
Descaling:
Hard water can leave deposits which will need to be removed. Only clean using
white vinegar. Pour the vinegar into the tank until it is half full; let it stand until the
deposits have completely disappeared. Rinse well and wipe with a damp cloth.
Warning:
If a malfunction occurs, please contact the Alecto service desk at telephone phone
number: 073 6411 355 (Netherlands) or 03 238 5666 (Belgium) or via Internet www.
alecto.info. Do not attempt to repair the unit under any circumstances; do not take
the unit apart. Maintenance should only be performed by qualified service personnel.
11. DISPOSING OF THE PRODUCT (ENVIRONMENTALLY)
When this product reaches the end of its lifecycle, do not throw it into the
normal household waste; rather take it to a collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
12. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The declaration of conformity is available on the Alecto website
at: WWW.ALECTO.INFO
13. SPECIFICATIONS
Input: 220-240V ~ 50-60HZ 1000W
Blender Power: 200W
Baby Food Heater Power: 800W

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14. GUARANTEE
Name: Keep your
Address: receipt or
Postal Code: proof of
City: purchase here
Phone:
The Alecto BS-77 has a 24 months warranty from the date of purchase. We guarantee
during this period the free repair of defects caused from the material and workmanship.
Some things are kept for assessment of the importer.
WHAT TO DO:
If you notice a defect, first consult the manual. If the manual does not give an ans-
wer, check the latest version of this manual on the internet. (www.alecto.info or www.
hesdo-service.nl ) You can also contact the supplier of the camera, or the Alecto custo-
mer service at: [phone] (Netherlands) or 03 238 5666 (Belgium) or via the
internet at: www.alecto.info.
TERMINATION OF GUARANTEE:
For improper use, the use of non-original parts or accessories, negligence and damage
caused by fire, flood, lightning and natural disasters. For unauthorized modifications
and /or repairs done by third parties. For incorrect transporting of the equipment without
appropriate packaging and if the device is not accompanied by the guarantee certificate
and purchase receipt.
Any further liabilities, especially for any consequential damages, are excluded.

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