Aztech ASM800 User manual

ASM800
Aztech Soup Maker
USER MANUAL
PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
APPLIANCE OVERVIEW 4
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS 4
PACKAGE CONTENTS 4
THE SAFETY FEATURES 5
MAKING SMOOTH OR CHUNKY SOUPS 7
REHEATING PRE-COOKED FOODS 8
BLENDING OR PULSING FOODS 8
BOILING 9
USING THE SOUP MAKER 7
CLEANING THE SOUP MAKER’S SURFACES 9
CLEANING THE JUG 9
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 9
CLEANING THE SOUP MAKER’S SURFACES 9
CLEANING THE JUG 9
REMOVAL OF STAINS 10
TROUBLESHOOTING 11
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USER MANUAL CONTENTS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using, check if the power voltage of your Soup Maker corresponds
to your home’s power supply.
The Soup Maker is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, and or lack of experience or knowledge.
These individuals should be given constant supervision in using the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Position the Soup Maker on a smooth, dry, heat resistant, and stable
ground. Placing the appliance on unstable surfaces such as softly
cushioned carpets or sofa might make the appliance lose its balance.
Ensure that there is sufcient ventilation around the Soup Maker to allow
both heat and steam to escape the appliance during use.
Do not position the appliance in hot places or in places commonly
exposed to multiple sources of heat such as stoves, refrigerators, or
ovens. It is also important to keep it away from ammable materials such
as curtains and cloths.
Refrain from using the Soup Maker if the rotating blades are damaged.
The Soup Maker’s main body becomes hot during use, remember to
hold the jug using the handle provided.
Do not use wet hands in operating the appliance and in inserting or
removing its power plug to prevent electrical shocks. It is suggested to
thoroughly dry your hands rst before using the Soup Maker.
Remove the power plug before doing any cleaning, relocation, or
maintenance of the appliance.
During use, keep the Soup Maker and its wiring away from children to
avoid injuries.
Should damages be found in the appliance, please do not use the
appliance and immediately bring the appliance to the Aztech Service
Center for repair.
When unplugging the power plug, do not pull its cord. Hold the power
plug properly on its base when unplugging it from the power outlet. Also,
ensure that the power cord is kept away from heat or sharp edges that
could cause cord damage.
If the power cord is damaged, do not replace it by yourself. Always use
the dedicated power cord supplied by the manufacturer.
Do not immerse the power cord, the Soup Maker’s main body, and its
jug into the water to avoid breakage which may affect overall safety
usage.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Soup Maker
• Power Cord
• Measuring Cup
• Sponge
APPLIANCE OVERVIEW
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS
• Brush
• User Manual
• Easy Start Guide
• Warranty Policy
Measuring Cup /
Food Chute
REHEAT
(12 Minutes)
Reheat pre-cooked
foods, soups, milk,
leftovers, etc.
Jug Cover
Jug
High and Low
Water Levels
Jug Handle
Main Body
Control Panel
Rubber Footing
CHUNKY SOUP
(22-30 Minutes)
Heat and blend
hard, non-soaked
vegetables, fruits,
beans, etc.
SMOOTH SOUP
(25-30 Minutes)
Heat and blend soft,
tender vegetables,
fruits, etc.
BLEND
(1.5 Minutes)
Blend or mix vegetables,
fruits, and other
ingredients.
PULSE
(Relies on the duration of
button press)
Press to blend quickly.
BOIL / STEAMER
(15 Minutes)
Steam and boil
foods, such as eggs,
vegetables, etc.
ON/OFF Button
Turns the device ON/OFF
or stops operation.

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The Control Panel buttons specied on the previous page will
automatically restart its operation if any of the following interruptions
occur (e.g. unlocking of jug cover etc.).
Do take note that restarting the cooking process may affect the
preferred food cooking results.
If you wish to put additional ingredients during the cooking process,
you may remove the measuring cup and insert food into the chute
without interrupting the functions.
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THE SAFETY FEATURES
The Soup Maker is designed with safety features which will ensure that the
appliance’s parts are properly assembled and locked in place before
use. In addition, the safety features of the Soup Maker also ensures proper
appliance usage. These features ensure the consistent safety of you and
your family whenever using the Soup Maker.
The following Safety Features below, upon being triggered, will
automatically stop the Soup Maker from functioning.
Safety Lid Feature. Stops
the Soup Maker from
functioning if the jug cover
is not locked into place
properly, or has been
removed during operation.
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Automatic Shut-off. If the
Soup Maker’s current
temperature is not
suitable for operation, the
appliance would stop or
would not function.
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Safety Micro Switch. Stops
the Soup Maker from
functioning if the jug is not
properly locked into place
on the main body.
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Liquid Sensors. Stops
operation if the liquid
content inside the jug is not
sufcient or is excessive.
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Place the jug cover by aligning
the symbol on the jug cover
to the symbol on top of the jug
handle. Once aligned, fasten the jug
cover towards the arrow direction
until the symbol of the jug cover
aligns with the symbol of the jug.
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Once the Soup Maker has been
properly assembled, connect the
plug of the Soup Maker to a power
outlet then press the ON/OFF button
on the control panel. The control
panel buttons will light up indicating
that the Soup Maker has been
turned ON.
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ASSEMBLING THE SOUP MAKER
Place the main body of the Soup
Maker on a heat-resistant, smooth,
and stable surface.
1.
Position the jug on the main body
while aligning the base of the jug
handle with the main unit’s jug
handle base. The jug should be
securely t on top of the main unit.
2.
If the Soup Maker alarms, unplug the Soup Maker from the power
outlet and check if all the Soup Maker’s parts are properly tted or
locked into place. Once done, plug it again to the power outlet
and press the ON/OFF button to turn it ON.
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ASSEMBLING THE SOUP MAKER
MAKING SMOOTH OR CHUNKY SOUPSA.
For a Smooth Soup
Place all your ingredients into the jug
and add the preferred amount of
liquid which complies to the required
amount of ll level.
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Chop all your ingredients into approximately 2 - 3cm sized cubes.
It is not recommended to use raw meats in the Soup Maker. Any meat or sh must
be pre-cooked rst to ensure that these ingredients are properly cooked.
Do not add or use any frozen ingredients. Ensure that all ingredients are at
room temperature. All liquids added to the Soup Maker must also be at room
temperature and must not also be above the maximum or below the minimum
levels as indicated on the side of the jug.
Failure to add sufcient liquid to the unit or overlling above the maximum ll lines
will result in the alarm sounding and the unit to not function.
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USING THE SOUP MAKER
Press the SMOOTH SOUP button to
begin preparing a smooth soup.
Once done, the Soup Maker will
alarm and stop cooking.
2.
For a Chunky Soup
Add your chopped ingredients into
the jug, then add the preferred
amount of liquid which complies to
the required amount of ll level.
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1.
Press the CHUNKY SOUP button to
begin preparing a chunky soup.
Once done, the Soup Maker will
alarm and stop cooking.
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ASSEMBLING THE SOUP MAKER
Add the cooked soup to the jug while
ensuring that its volume is no less than
the minimum liquid amount and
no more than the maximum liquid
amount needed.
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Press the REHEAT button to begin
reheating the pre-cooked food.
Once done, the Soup Maker will
alarm and stop reheating your food.
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REHEATING PRE-COOKED FOODSB.
The REHEAT process is NOT a cooking function. All soups or ingredients used in
the reheating process must rst be pre-cooked.
The time taken to complete this process will depend on the temperature and
volume of the soup added. The reheat process would take approximately 10 to
2 minutes to nish.
The REHEAT program will follow the cooking sequence specied below:
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This process will continue to follow the above cycle until the soup is fully heated,
reaching the temperatures of 55°C - 60°C. Once it is fully heated, the Soup maker
will alarm to indicate it has nished cooking.
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Mixing - Heating - Mixing - Heating - Mixing - Heating
It is important that your ingredients reach a minimum depth of 3 - 4cm.
Ensure that the jug content does not overll even with the ingredients fully pulsed
or blended. Leave enough space between the ingredients and overll mark.
It is NOT possible to blend or pulse dry ingredients since the Soup Maker’s sensor
would not be able to recognize the jug’s contents.
The Blend function is a repeatitive 20 - 25 seconds high-speed cycle with a slight
rest provided for each cycle.
On the other hand, the Pulse function requires constant button pressing to
continually operate. Release the pulse button to stop the pulsing.
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BLENDING OR PULSING FOODSC.
Add the sliced ingredients into the jug
while ensuring that there is enough
space between the maximum
content line and lock in the jug cover
in place.
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Press the BLEND button to begin
blending and wait for it to nish. If you
want to PULSE, continually press the
PULSE button until satised.
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ASSEMBLING THE SOUP MAKER
Pour water or the drink that you
want to boil and add the preferred
amount of liquid which complies to
the required amount of ll level.
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You can boil water, your favorite drinks and beverages, coffee, and even tea
using the BOIL function.
The Boiling function takes 15 minutes to complete.
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Press the BOIL button to begin boiling.
Once done, the Soup Maker will
alarm and stop boiling.
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BOILINGD.
ASSEMBLING THE SOUP MAKER
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the Soup Maker from the mains power supply before
cleaning.
Do not immerse or submerge the Soup Maker’s main body or the jug in any kind
of water or liquid substance.
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CLEANING THE SOUP MAKER’S SURFACESA.
Clean the surface of the base unit
and the outer part of the jug using
a soft, damp cloth.
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Rinse the jug cover using warm
and soapy water.
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CLEANING THE JUGB.
To clean the inside of the jug, rinse
to remove any remaining soup or
large food particles.
1.
Wipe away any food remains using
a soft cloth and mild detergent
before rinsing again.
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REMOVAL OF STAINSC.
Assemble the Soup Maker as
previously described and add
800ml of water and a small amount
of mild detergent.
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USING THE BLEND / PULSE
USING THE SOUP MAKING FUNCTION
Alternatively, the soup making
function can be used to loosen
any stubborn stains. Add the same
amount of water and detergent as
mentioned earlier.
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Properly t the jug cover and press
the ON/OFF button to switch ON
the Soup Maker ON.
2.
Properly t the jug cover and press
the ON/OFF button to switch ON
the Soup Maker ON.
2.
Press the BLEND or PULSE button
and the blades will rotate to clean
the jug.
3.
Press SMOOTH SOUP button to start
the jug cleaning.
3.
If you are using the BLEND function,
You can stop the cleaning process
at any time by pressing the ON/
OFF button of the appliance.
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You can stop the cleaning process
at any time by pressing the ON/OFF
button of the appliance.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
The Soup Maker is
not working and
is continuously
beeping
The jug is not tted to the base carefully.
The jug cover is not tted correctly.
There is not enough liquid in the jug.
There are some spills around over-ow sensor.
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The Soup Maker
suddenly stopped
functioning during
cooking
The jug cover is loose.
Liquid level is too low due to content evaporation
during cooking / boiling / reheating process.
Jug content has surpassed the maximum content
requirement.
The jug is loosely connected to the main body.
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Ingredient pieces
are still too large
after the cooking has
completed
The ingredient are probably too large initially. Use the
BLEND function after the cooking program.
A different soup function was selected.
There is a small amount of water on the jug. Add in
more water into the jug.
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The ingredients
are still hard after
cooking
Chop the ingredients into smaller pieces before
placing each into the jug.
A different soup function was selected.
Too much water or food.
Some ingredients require longer cooking time. Select
any heating function until the food materials are fully
cooked.
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The soup is not hot
and the cooking
cycle nished early
There was too much hot liquid in the jug. The liquid sensor
detected the movement of the soup during cooking
causing the cooking to stop.
Food is burnt, and
some food particles
got stuck in the
bottom
The ingredients contain high sugar and or starch. Use a
small amount of sugar and or starch instead.
The jug contains too much ingredients but a small
amount of liquid.
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