Argos WHITE HAND BLENDER User manual

WHITE HAND BLENDER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1. On/off button
2. Power handle
3. Blender shaft (removable)
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Please keep for future reference.
zRead all the instructions carefully before use
zTake special care when preparing food for babies, the
elderly and infirm. Always ensure that the hand blender
shaft is thoroughly sterilized. Use a sterilizing solution in
accordance with the sterilizing solution manufactures
instructions.
zNever touch the blades while the hand blender is plugged
in.
zKeep fingers, hair, clothing and utensils away from
moving parts.
zUnplug after use.
zNever blend hot oil or fat.
zDon’t let children or infirm people use the hand blender
without supervision.
zNever use a damaged hand blender. Get it checked or
repaired.
zNever immerse the power handle in water or let the cord or
plug get wet -- you could get an electric shock.
zNever let the cord touch hot surfaces or hang down where
a child could grab it.
zNever use an unauthorized attachment.
zIf the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
zKeep out of reach of children
zWith heavy mixtures, don’t use your hand blender for
longer than 50 seconds in any four minute period – it will
overheat and damage to the motor.
zOnly use your hand blender for its intended domestic use.
zBefore plugging in, make sure your household electricity
IMPORTANT SAFETY

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supply is the same as the one shown on the power handle.
Your blender is a two part assembly. The upper part contains
the power handle and On/off button. The lower part is the
blender shaft.
To unlock To lock
To unlock
zEnsure to remove the plug from the mains first. Hold the
power handle in the left hand and the blender shaft in the
right. Rotate the blender shaft anticlockwise to separate the
units.
To lock
zEnsure to remove the plug from the mains first. Hold the
power handle in the left hand and the blender shaft in the
right. Offer the blender shaft up to the power handle.
CONNECTION AND USE

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Rotate the blender shaft clockwise to the full. The
assembly will now be firmly locked.
You can blend baby food, soups, sauces, milk shakes and
mayonnaise
For beaker blending
zDon’t fill the beaker too full to avoid spillage when
blending.
For saucepan blending
zTake the pan off the heat and let it cool slightly. Otherwise
your hand blender could overheat.
---Fit the power handle inside the blender shaft, turn and
lock.
---Plug in. To avoid splashing, place the blade in the food
before switching on.
---Hold the power handle steady, then press the button.
zDon’t let liquid get above the join between the power
handle and blender shaft.
zMove the blade through the food and use a stabbing action.
zIf your blender gets blocked, unplug before cleaning.
zAfter use, unplug and dismantle.
zAlways switch off and unplug before cleaning.
zDon’t touch the sharp blades.
zAlways ensure that the hand blender shaft is thoroughly
sterilized. Use a sterilizing solution in accordance with the
TO USE THE HAND BLENDER
CLEANING

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sterilizing solution manufacturers instructions.
Power handle
zWipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
zNever immerse in water or use abrasives.
Blender shaft
zClean either by holding it under running water or with a
brush dipped in a solution of washing up liquid and warm
water to remove particles of food and grease from the
blade. Do not wet the top of the housing which contains the
drive shaft, or immerse it in liquid. Dry the unit carefully
after cleaning.
Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your
electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating
plate.
Main cord
zThis appliance may be fitted with a non-rewirable plug.
zIf it is necessary 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.
zIt is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover
corresponds with the colour marking on the base of the
plug.
zIf the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for
your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and
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an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions
below.
zThe plug removed must be disposed of safely as insertion
into a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. For
your own safety read the following instructions carefully
before attempting to connect this unit to mains. The wires
in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
Important
zAs the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
following:
---The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.

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---The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
---No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of the
plug.
zIf a 13 Amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse must be
fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used, a 3 or 5 Amp
Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or Adaptor, or on the
Distribution Board.

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Product Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a
period of
1 year
This does not cover the product where the fault is due to misuse,
abuse, use in contravention of the instructions, or where the
product has been the subject of unauthorised modifications or
alterations, or has been the subject of commercial use
In the event of a problem with the product within the guarantee
period please return it to your nearest Argos store
If the item is shown to have had an inherent defect present at
the time of sale, the store will provide you with a replacement
Your statutory rights remain unaffected
Guarantor; Argos Ltd
489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 2NW