Argos LIQUIDISER User manual

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LIQUIDISER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
•Read all the instructions carefully before using and please retain
this instruction manual for further reference.
•Never blend frozen ingredients that have formed a solid mass
during freezing, break it up before adding to the goblet.
•Allow all liquids to cool to room temperature before placing in the
blender.
•To protect against the risk of electric shock DO NOT IMMERSE the
appliance, cord set or the plug in water or any other liquid.
•Do not leave the appliance unattended. Do not use the appliance
for other than its intended use.
•This appliance is designed for indoor and intended domestic use
only.
•The appliance must always be unplugged when not is use and
before cleaning or maintenance.
•Avoiding contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing as
well as spatulas and other utensils away during operation to
prevent injury and/ or damage to the appliance.
•Handle sharp blender blades carefully to avoid cuts and injuries.
•Ensure switch off the unit after each use. Make sure the motor
stops completely before disassembled.
•The use of attachments or accessories not recommended or sold
by this appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock or
injury.
•Never blend more than the maximum capacity stated in the
recommended speed chart.
•This appliance is not suitable for ice crashing.
•To ensure long life of your blender, do not run it for longer than 60
seconds.
•Misuse of your blender can result in injury.
•Do not allow cord to hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
•Do not place unit on or near a gas or electric burner or a heated
oven.

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•Do not use appliance for mixing paints or other flammable liquids or
in a location contaminated with flammable gases or vapours.
•To clean, wipe exterior with a damp cloth.
•Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pad on appliance.
•Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if
appliance malfunctions or is damaged in any manner.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance
is operated near children.
KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.

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SAFETY LOCK SYSTEM
This appliance is equipped with a safety lock system which will
prevent the motor starting without proper installation of the goblet.
To activate the system, you have to carry out the following:
•Insert the plastic goblet onto the motor housing.
•Turn the goblet until the alignment marks on the base of the goblet
and on the motor housing are in line.
•The jug must be fitted onto the goblet and turn until it clicks into
position.
lock unlock
Assembling Dismantling

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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Use your blender for soups, sauces, drinks, pâtés, mayonnaise,
dressings etc.
2. Check that the voltage of the appliance corresponds to the
voltage at your house.
3. Wash the jug in warm soapy water and rinse well.
4. The jug assembly should be firmly in place on motor base.
5. The Blade unit is properly assembled:
•Fit the sealing ring. Ensuring the seal is fully located under the
rim of the blade unit. Leaking will occur if the seal is
damaged or incorrectly fitted.
•Screw the blade unit onto the goblet. Refer to the graphics on
the underside of the blade unit.

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recommended speed chart
speed usage/food items max. quantity
Frothing milk 1 litre
1 Light mixes e.g. batters, milkshakes,
scrambled egg 1 litre
Soups & drinks
Thicker mixes e.g. pâtés 1.5 litres
Mayonnaise 3 eggs + 450ml
oil
2
Smoothie drinks
Place the fresh fruit and liquid ingredients in first
(includes yoghurt, milk and fruit juices) Then add
crushed ice or ice-cream.
800ml liquid
pulse Operates the motor in a start/stop action. The pulse
will operate for as long as it is held in position.
NOTE: This appliance is not suitable for ice crashing.
500ml
OPERATION GUIDE
1. Turn the switch to off position “0”. Plug the power cord into a
suitable socket. To avoid the contents from overflowing use the
capacity guide on the goblet wall. Do not exceed maximum
capacity stated in the recommended speed chart. DO NOT
BLEND HOT LIQUIDS. Place the lid securely onto the goblet.
Turn the blender switch to position 1 or 2 for a few seconds.
Switch back to “0”. Check the food.
2. Use the pulse setting for greater control in short blending jobs,
switch must be held in pulse position for blender to run. To
prevent over blending of foods, you can use the pulse option.
Blender will stop as soon as switch is released.
3. Ingredients, liquid can be added while blending through the filler

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cap hole or you can remove the lid insert to allow dry foods to be
added through the larger hole. Take care not to overload the
cutter blades. Ensure that the food to be blended is not too thick
or frozen.
NOTE:
•DO NOT OPERATE THE BLENDER WITHOUT THE LID AND
THE FILLTER CAP IN PLACE. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE
UNIT IN WATER.
•TO ENSURE LONG LIFE OF YOUR BLENDER, DO NOT RUN IT
FOR LONGER THAN 60 SECONDS. STOP AND COOL FOR 15
MINUTES BETWEEN BLEDNING CYCLES.
•TO AVOID MACHINE OVER-HEATING, SWITCH OFF AS SOON
AS YOU’VE GOT THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY.
IMPORTANT HINTS
•TO ENSURE LONG LIFE OF YOUR BLENDER, DO NOT RUN IT
FOR LONGER THAN 60 SECONDS. STOP AND COOL FOR 15
MINUTES BETWEEN BLEDNING CYCLES.
•Switch off as soon as you’ve got the right consistency.
•Don’t process spices – they may damage the plastic.
•The machine won’t work if the jug is fitted incorrectly.
•The lid should be in place when blending.
•If liquid spilling out from the spout whiling blending, the lid can be
fitted with the other way around where no slot opening.
•Switch off before you scrape food inside of the jug with a long
handled spatula. Sharp Blade. Never put your hand into an
operating jug.
•When making mayonnaise, put all the ingredients, except the oil,
into the blender. Remove the filler cap. Then, with the appliance
running, add the oil slowly through the hole in the lid.

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•Thick mixtures, e.g. pâtés and dips, may need scraping down. If the
mixture is difficult to process, add more liquid.
•Do not switch on your blender if the jug is empty. The cutter
bearing may be damaged if run at “No Load”.
•Cut cooked meats into one centimeter before adding into jug.
Please do not add raw meats.
•Do not use the blender jug for storing beverages or foods.
CLEANING
•Always switch off, unplug and dismantle before cleaning.
•Never let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.
•Don’t wash any parts in your dishwasher.
•The pulse button allows you to clean the blender and the blade
easily, rapidly and in complete safety.
•Pour a little lukewarm water into the jug.
•Turn to pulse function for a few seconds.
•Remove the jug and rinse under running water.
•Wipe and clean the motor housing with a damp cloth. Never
immerse in water.
•Thorough cleaning the blade unit
1. Empty the jug before unscrewing the blade unit.
2. Remove the blade unit from the goblet by turning to the
unlock position to release.
3. Remove and wash the sealing ring.
4. Don’t touch the sharp blades – brush them clean using hot
soapy water, then rinse thoroughly under the tap. Don’t
immerse the blade unit in water.
5. Leave to dry upside down.

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STORING
The appliance should not be stored while hot or plugged in. When
not in use, allow the appliance to cool, then put it back into the box
and store out of reach of children in safe, dry place.
CONNECTION TO POWER
Before connecting, check that the voltage indicated on the appliance
(bottom of the appliance) corresponds with the main voltage in your
home. If this is not the case, consult your dealer and do not use.
This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewirable plug. If you need to
change the fuse in a non-rewirable plug, the fuse cover must be refitted.
If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a
replacement is obtained.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket,
or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and appropriate plug fitted
following the wiring instructions. The plug removed must be disposed of
safely as insertion into a mains socket is likely to cause an electrical
hazard.
If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it must be DESTROYED
IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock hazard may arise if an unwanted
non-rewireable plug is inadvertently inserted into a 13A socket outlet.
This equipment must be disconnected from the mains when not in use.
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to rain or moisture.
For your own safety read the following instructions carefully
before attempting to connect this unit to the mains.
You should only plug the appliance into a 220V-240V AC, 50-60Hz
supply. Connecting it to other power sources may damage the
appliance.
The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE

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IMPORTANT
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter N or coloured black.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with
the letter L or coloured red.
No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of the plug.
If a 13 Amp (BS1363) fused plug is used it must be fitted with a 13A
fuse conforming to BS1362 and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt contact a qualified electrician
DISPOSAL INFORMATION
THIS MARKING INDICATES THAT THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE
DISPOSED WITH OTHER HOUSEHOLD WASTES THROUGHOUT THE
EU. TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HARM TO THE ENVIRONMENT OR HUMAN
HEALTH FROM UNCONTROLLED WASTE DISPOSAL, RECYCLE IT
RESPONSIBLY TO PROMOTE THE SUSTAINABLE REUSE OF MATERIAL
RESOURCES. TO RETURN YOUR USED DEVICE, PLEASE USE THE
RETURN AND COLLECTION SYSTEMS OR CONTACT THE RETAILER
WHERE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED. THEY CAN TAKE THIS
PRODUCT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SAFE RECYCLING.