Biochef Astro Technical specifications

Astro
Vacuum Blender
USER MANUAL AND RECIPES

ENGLISH 3
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FRANÇAIS 17
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DEUTSCH 33
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ESPAÑOL 49
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ITALIANO 65
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The information in this manual is intended to help
you to get the best results from your BioChef Astro
Vacuum Blender. Please read and follow these
instructions and safeguards prior to use.
Please keep your manual handy for future
reference, warranty information and support details

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Contents
Safety Precautions 4
Parts and Accessories 5
Operating Instructions 6
Troubleshooting 8
Vacuum Blending 9
Cleaning 10
Recipes 11
Warranty 16
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Safety Precautions
! Read all instructions.
! To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put the body (motor) in
water or any other liquid .
! Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by children.
! Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use and before disassembly
for cleaning.
! Avoid contact with moving parts.
! Do not let cord hang over edge of counter.
! Keep hands and utensils out of the jug container. A rubber scraper or
spatula may be used but only when the blender is not running.
! Always operate with the lid rmly in place.
! If in the event the motor overheats, the temperature monitoring system
will trigger and the motor will stop. Switch o and unplug the appliance
and let the motor cool down. The motor temperature monitoring system
resets after the blender is unplugged from wall socket for 45 minutes.
! Blades are sharp. Use caution when handling the blade. Do not attempt
to disassemble blade and blade assembly.
! To prevent overheating, never allow the blender to run for more than two
minutes at a time, as it can cause permanent damage to the motor.
! It is only possible to blend with the 750ml Glass Jug. Do not attempt to
blend with the vacuum storage container.
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Parts and Accessories
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1 Lid opening and closing
2 Jug lid
3 750ml borosilicate glass jug
4 Japanese stainless steel blades
5 High performance 1000W motor
6 Speed setting from 1 to 9
7 700ml vacuum storage container
8 Nonslip feet
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Operating
Instructions
• Place ingredients in glass jug
(not past maximum level) and
secure jug lid with wide rim
side sitting directly over jug
handle.
• Place the jug into the main
blender unit with the jug
handle directly over the
control panel.
• Close lid of main blender unit
and you will hear the magnets
engage. Now you are ready to
begin vacuum blending.
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VACUUM BLEND MODE
1. Plug cord into power socket. Lights will show on front of unit and the unit
will beep. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on.
2. Press the Vacuum Blend button and then the ON/OFF button again to start
the Vacuum Blend mode. The Vacuum Blend mode will begin by removing
the air from the jug and will then blend at varying speeds until programme
is nished.
3. The blender will continue to beep until ON/OFF button is pressed.
4. When you have nished blending, turn blender unit o at power socket.
5. Unlock and open lid of main blender housing. Remove blender jug. Before
opening the jug lid, lift the valve to release the vacuum pressure. Remove
jug lid and pour to enjoy.
6. To vacuum preserve the remainder of blender jug contents, transfer into the
vacuum storage container and use Vacuum (Only) mode - see below.
VACUUM MODE
1. Fill vacuum storage container with ingredients and attach lid.
2. Place vacuum storage container into main blender unit and close lid.
3. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on. Press Vacuum button and press ON/
OFF button again to start the Vacuum mode.
4. Programme will end when air has been optimally removed from vacuum
storage container.
Use the vacuum storage container to preserve sauces, raw fruits and
vegetables and many more ingredients.
MANUAL SPEED / PULSE / CLEAN MODE
Fill jug with ingredients and place into main unit. Press ON/OFF button to turn on.
MANUAL SPEED
Press the + or - to select the speed from 1 to 9. Press ON/OFF button. Blender
will operate at selected speed until ON/OFF button is pressed again to stop.
To prevent overheating, do not allow the blender to run for more than two
minutes at a time.
PULSE
Press and hold the Pulse/Clean button in bursts until you have blended to
the desired consistency. Pulse mode will always operate at maximum speed
setting.
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Troubleshooting
When the
jug is on the
base and the
control panel
does not light
up.
1. Not plugged into electricity. Replug cord into power
outlet.
2. Electricity not turned on. Check switch is turned to
ON position.
Ingredients
are dicult to
blend
Too many solid ingredients. Add more liquid
Motor stops
suddenly
during
operation.
1. Too much food may cause motor to cut out. Turn
o. Remove some of the food and power up
again.
2. Long durations of operating or adding too much
hard food may trigger the protection mechanism,
causing the motor to stop. Rest the blender for 20
– 45 minutes and restart it.
3. Voltage shortage. The power voltage is
unmatched or insucient for the blender. Make
sure the power supply is correct.
4. Adding too much food takes the working current
beyond the preset maximum. Rest the blender for
20 – 45 minutes and restart it.
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Vacuum Blending
Vacuum blenders have been developed for people who are looking
to maximize nutrition and reduce spoilage. A characteristic of a normal
household blender is that the high speed blades immediately whisk lots of air
into whatever ingredients you are blending. The process of blending smashes
ingredients into tiny particles, giving the biggest possible surface area of
contact between your food and oxygen.
Practically every molecule of the ingredients in a traditional blender is
swimming in an oxygen rich bath, and your blended food immediately starts
to lose its nutritional value and avours as a result. This is why we always
recommend that a fresh smoothie is best consumed immediately.
A Vacuum Blender is a fantastic solution to this problem. The rst thing you
will notice about a smoothie made in a vacuum blender will be the colour.
Think about how quickly the brown discoloration occurs when you peel a
carrot for example. This is exactly what happens when you blend and these
millions of parts of surface area are exposed to the air. The colour of the
blended ingredients will start to darken and deteriorate with exposure to
oxygen.
With a Vacuum Blender, with the touch of a button, the air is removed from
the blending jug, reducing the exposure to oxygen and creating a vibrant
coloured smoothie. Secondly, the air in a normal blender will create lots of
bubbles or froth. When using a Vacuum Blender, this froth is avoided and
results in a more full-bodied smoothie which tastes rich and fresh.
Use the vacuum function with the vacuum preservation container to remove
air from smoothies, dips, sauces, baby food and more to prolong freshness.
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Cleaning
After nishing your blending session, you can clean the jug in various ways
depending on the ingredients you have used.
• For thick or oily ingredients, add warm water to the jug with a few drops of
detergent. Place jug into main unit. Press ON | OFF to activate the blender.
Press and hold the Pulse | Clean button and continue to press until jug looks
clean. Press ON | OFF to place the blender in Standby mode. Remove the
jug and rinse with clean water. Wipe the main unit with a wet or dry cloth.
• Rinse the jug and lid directly under the tap and use a clean cloth to wipe up
the residual water.
• Always place jug in upright position when leaving to dry. Try not to have
liquid contacting the underside of the drive shaft.
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Recipes
View our complete recipe collection online
www.biochefkitchen.com/recipes
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Banana Protein
Smoothie
• 4 bananas (frozen for thicker/
creamier consistency)
• 1 serving of protein of your choice
(whey, hemp, rice, pea etc)
• 2 pitted dates
• 1 tsp. chia
• 1 tsp.ax seeds
• 2 cups of nut milk
Place all ingredients in the jug and
select vacuum blend mode.
Green Chia
Smoothie
• 1 cup of greens (spinach, kale,
lettuce)
• 2 bananas (frozen for thicker/
creamier consistency)
• ½ cup blueberries (frozen or fresh)
• 2 dates
• 1 tsp. chia
• 1 tsp.spirulina power
• 2 cups of nut milk
Place all ingredients in the jug and
select vacuum blend mode.
Pink Flower
Smoothie
• 5 ripe frozen bananas
• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• 1 tsp. rosewater
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tsp. chia
• Berries and edible owers for
garnish
Place all ingredients in the jug and
select vacuum blend mode.
Vanilla Green
Smoothie
• 1 handful of spinach or your choice
of greens
• 1 handful of peppermint
• 2 ripe frozen bananas
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 vanilla bean or essence
• Squeeze of lemon
Place all ingredients in the jug and
select vacuum blend mode.
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Raspberry &
Strawberry
Smoothie Bowl
• ½ cup of frozen raspberries
• ½ cup of frozen strawberries
• 2 frozen bananas
• 1 tbsp. honey or agave
• 2 cups of nut milk
Place all ingredients in the jug and
blend using pulse mode until desired
consistency.
Chocolate
Peanut
Smoothie Bowl
• 2 bananas
• 4 dates
• 1 tbsp. of peanut butter
• 2 tbsp. of cocoa powder
Place all ingredients in the jug and
blend using pulse mode until desired
consistency.
Açai Bowl
• 1 tbsp. acai powder
• 1 frozen banana
• ½ cup frozen raspberries
• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• ½ cup coconut water
• toppings of your choice
Place all ingredients in the jug and
blend using manual mode until
desired consistency.
Pour into a bowl and decorate with
toppings.
Tropical
Smoothie
• 1 cup ripe mango
• 1 small orange
• 1 banana sliced
• ½ cup yogurt or milk
• 1 tsp. honey
• 5 ice-cubes (optional)
Place all ingredients in the jug and
blend using manual mode until
desired consistency.
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Piña Colada
Iceblocks
• ½ cup pineapple
• ½ cup rockmelon
• ½ banana
• ¾ cup reduced-fat coconut milk
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
Place all ingredients in the jug and
select vacuum blend mode. Pour
into iceblock molds and freeze.
Gluten, Dairy
& Sugar Free
Pancakes
• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup oat our (grounded oats)
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tbsp. vanilla essence
• 1 tbsp. maple syrup or honey
• 1 splash of oatmilk, almond milk,
coconut milk or soy milk
Place all ingredients in the jug and
blend using manual mode until
desired consistency.
Cook pancakes in frying pan and add
your desired toppings.
Ava´s Favourite
Babyfood
• ½ clove garlic
• ½ tsp turmeric
• small piece of ginger
• ½ cup potato
• ½ cup sweet potato
• 1 tbsp. pesto
• dash coconut water / water
Parboil potato and sweet potato.
Place all ingredients in the jug and
blend using manual mode until
desired consistency.
Raw Tomato
Soup
• 1 cup tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 cup chicken / vege stock / water
• ¼ cup cashews or avocado
(optional)
• salt & pepper to taste
• chilli if desired
• fresh herbs to serve
Place all ingredients in the jug and
select vacuum blend mode.
Remove from jug and heat over
stove if desired.
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Cashew Nut
Milk
• 2 cups ltered water
• 1 cup raw cashews (soak 8 hrs)
• 1 tsp. agave nectar / honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla bean
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Soak cashews for 8 hours, drain and
rinse well. Blend using manual mode
until desired consistency. Adjust the
consistency of the milk by adding or
removing water.
Mint Chocolate
Ice Cream
• 3 frozen bananas
• 3 to 5 drops of mint extract
• ½ cup coconut cream or raw
cashews
• 2-3 tbsp. chocolate chips
• pinch of salt
• optional pinch spirulina
Place all ingredients in the jug and
blend using manual mode until
desired consistency.
Vegan
Pineapple
Coconut
Ice Cream
• 1 cup full fat coconut milk
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil (melted)
• ½ cup chopped, pitted dates
• 4 cups of frozen pineapple
Place all ingredients in the jug and
blend using manual mode until
desired consistency.
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BIOCHEF ASTRO VACUUM BLENDER WARRANTY
WARRANTY PERIOD: 2 YEARS
VITALITY 4 LIFE IS THE GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR AND WARRANTY PROVIDER OF BIOCHEF. WARRANTY REGISTRATION
AND CLAIMS ARE HANDLED BY YOUR LOCAL VITALITY 4 LIFE SUPPORT CENTRE, DETAILS ON INSIDE BACK COVER.
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE AT WWW.BIOCHEFKITCHEN.COM/REGISTER-YOUR-PRODUCT
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE.
LODGING A WARRANTY CLAIM
Should you experience any issues with your product, please
follow these steps to lodge a warranty claim:
1. Contact your local Vitality 4 Life Service Centre with the
following details:
– Your warranty details including name, email and phone
number
– Product name and model number
– Product serial number, found on the rating label of the
product
– Explanation of how the damage occurred
– Photos of the damage or issue is highly beneficial to
expediting your claim
2. Vitality 4 Life will assess your claim and respond within
24-48 hours.
3. In the event the product is required to be sent to the
Service Centre, the customer is liable for all packing, freight
and insurance costs for transit of the product to Vitality
4 Life. Subject to the applicable consumer laws in your
jurisdiction.
4. If the product, or one of its parts, qualifies for replacement
or service within the 30-Day period after date of purchase,
Vitality 4 Life will arrange the shipping at no cost to you.
5. Any product sent to a Vitality 4 Life Service Centre must
include a Return Authorization Form. Failure to include this
form may result in the product being rejected from our
warehouse or a delayed service time.
6. Vitality 4 Life will contact you with a quote prior to
undertaking any service work outside of the warranty
coverage.
7. Typical turn-around times to address warranty claims can
be between 10-14 business days, plus shipping, depending
on location and type of damage or warranty claim.
TERMS OF PRODUCT WARRANTY COVERAGE
Vitality 4 Life provides the Product Warranty coverage
as further described below and limited to the terms and
conditions hereof:
1. If the Product exhibits a defect while in normal domestic
use, within the warranty period; we will, at our option,
either repair or replace the Product or defective part free
of charge. The product must be delivered by insured mail,
in proper packaging to your Service Centre as indicated
on the back of the manual as a condition to any warranty
service obligation.
2. In the event that the warranty period for a product has
expired, or if a Product does not qualify for warranty
service, repair or replacement, consumers may still buy
replacement parts or have products repaired by one of
Vitality 4 Life’s Service Centres. Please contact Vitality 4
Life for further information.
3. Do not send the product back to the Service Centre without
a Return Authorization Form.
4. In no event shall our liability exceed the retail value of the
product. We make no warranty with respect to parts, from a
source other than Vitality 4 Life.
5. In the event that warranty parts or products are provided,
the customer must cover the related shipping costs to
receive goods.
6. All exchanged or substitute parts and products replaced
under warranty service will become the property of Vitality
4 Life. Repaired or replaced products or parts thereof will
be warranted by Vitality 4 Life for the balance of the original
warranty period.
7. (Australia only) Our goods come with guarantees that
cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have
the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
1. Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the Product, not
caused by direct defect in factory workmanship or
materials.
2. Damage due to abuse, mishandling, alteration, misuse,
commercial service, tampering, accident, failure to follow
care, operating and handling provisions indicated in the
instructions.
3. Damage caused by parts or service not authorized or
performed by Vitality 4 Life.
4. ‘Normal’ wear and tear that naturally and inevitably occurs
as a result of normal use or aging.
5. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above
limitations may not apply to you in the case of damage
in shipment. If the Product was damaged in shipment:
Immediately report this type of damage to the parcel
carrier and have them file an inspection report to contact
the distributor from whom you purchased the Product for
further instructions.
6. You have rights and benefits under the consumer laws
in your jurisdiction. Without detracting from these rights
or benefits, Vitality 4 Life excludes all liability in respect
of this product for any other loss which is not reasonably
foreseeable from a failure of this product, which may
include liability for negligence, loss of expenditure
associated with the product and loss of enjoyment.
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Support & Service Centres
Contact your local distributor for warranty & service
Vitality 4 Life – Australia & New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vitality4life.com.au
Vitality 4 Life – United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vitality4life.co.uk
Vitality 4 Life - United States
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vitality4life.com
Vitality 4 Life – France
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vitality4life.fr
Vitality 4 Life – Deutschland
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vitality4life.de
Vitality 4 Life – Italia
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vitality4life.it
Vitality 4 Life – España
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vitality4life.es
Vitality 4 Life – Netherlands
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vitality4life.co.nl

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