Breville Power Blender BLR50 User manual

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Copyright Breville Pty. Ltd. 2014.
Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed
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BLR50/BBL300 Issue - D14
Australian Customers
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Suits all BLR50 and BBL300 models
the Power Blender™
Instruction Booklet

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
We design and manufacture our products with your safety foremost in
mind. We ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical
appliance and adhere to the following precautions.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
• Remove and discard all
packaging materials and
stickers before first use.
• To avoid choking hazard for
young children, remove
and safely dispose the
protective cover fitted on
the power plug.
• This appliance is for
household use only. Do not
use it in moving vehicles or
boats, do not use it outdoors,
and do not use it for anything
other than its intended use.
Misuse can cause injury.
• Keep the appliance and its
cord out of reach of children.
This appliance can be used
by children aged 8 years and
above, and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities 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. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not
be made by children
without supervision.
• Children shall not play with
the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance
near the edge of a countertop
or table. Ensure the surface
is level, clean and free of
water and other substances.
Please be aware that vibration
during use may cause the
appliance to move.
• Do not use the appliance
on (or close to) a hot gas or
electric burner, or where it
could touch a heated oven
or surface.
• Do not allow the cord to hang
over the edge of a countertop,
or to become knotted.
• To avoid electric shock, do
not immerse the cord, plug or
motor base in water (or other
liquids).
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
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• Installation of a residual
current device (a standard
safety switch on your wall
socket) is recommended to
provide additional safety
protection when using
appliances. It is advisable
that a safety switch (with
a rated residual operating
current not more than
30mA) be installed in the
electrical circuit supplying
the appliance. Contact
your electrician for further
professional advice.
• In order to avoid the possible
hazard of the blender starting
by itself due to inadvertent
resetting of the overload
protector on the motor, do not
attach an external switching
device (such as a timer) or
connect the blender to a
circuit that can regularly
switch the blender on and off.
• Do not operate appliance
with a damaged cord or
plug, or after appliance
malfunctions, or if dropped
or damaged in any way. Stop
use immediately and contact
Breville by phone or email for
replacement or repair.
• Regularly inspect the blade
assembly for damage.
If the blade has become
loose, wobbly or makes
any abnormal noise when
blending, stop using the unit.
Send the product to a Service
Agent for inspection.
• All maintenance (other than
cleaning) is to be done by an
authorised Breville Service
Centre.
• Authorised Breville Service
Centres can be found on
our website
www.Breville.com.au
Alternatively, you can contact
the Breville Customer Care
Centre by phone on
1300 273 845 or email
[e-mail]

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
SAFEGUARDS FOR
YOUR BLENDER
• Wash the blender jug with
warm soapy water before
first use.
• Use only the blender jug
and lid that is supplied with
this blender. The use of
attachments or accessories
not manufactured or
specified by Breville may
cause the risk of fire,
electrical shock, or injury.
• Always ensure the blender
is assembled properly
before using. Lid must be
firmly secured to the jug
before operation to ensure
internal contents do not
escape, spray or overflow.
• If the motor is straining
under a heavy load, do
not operate continuously
for more than 10 seconds.
Allow the motor to rest
for 1 minute between uses
on heavy loads. Note that
none of the recipes in these
instructions are considered
a heavy load.
• Do not leave the blender
unattended when in use.
• Keep hands, fingers, hair
and clothing away from the
blender during use. Always
turn blender off and unplug
at the wall before reaching
inside. Avoid touching
moving parts.
• Be careful when handling
the blender jug as the
blades are very sharp. Be
careful when emptying the
jug and during cleaning.
Mishandling of the blades
may cause injury.
• Do not remove the jug
from the motor base while
blender is in use.
• The blender is intended for
food or drinks preparation.
Do not use for anything
other than food or drinks.
Do not operate without
any ingredients in the
blender jug.
• Never attempt to operate
with damaged blades, or
with utensils, or any
foreign objects inside the
blender jug.
• To reduce the risk of severe
injury to persons or damage
to the blender, keep hands
and utensils out of the jug
while blending.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
• Never blend hot liquids.
Allow ingredients and
liquids to drop to room
temperature before putting
into the jug for blending.
• Do not put the blender jug
in extremes of heat or cold,
for example placing a cold
jug into hot water, or
vice versa.
• Before moving the blender,
cleaning or putting it away
for storage, always turn
blender off and unplug at
the wall.
• Always disconnect the
appliance from the supply
if it is left unattended
and before assembling,
disassembling or cleaning.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
A. Inner measuring cup
B. 1.5 litre glass jug
C. Serrated ice-crushing stainless
steel blades
D. Speed control dial with 5 speeds
and pulse
E. Non-slip feet
A
D
B
E
C

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
USING THE BLENDER
• Ensure the speed selection dial is in the
‘0’ position. Insert the power cord into a
230/240V power outlet and switch on.
• When using the blender for the first
time, you may notice an odour coming
from the motor. This is normal and will
dissipate with use.
• Remove the lid and add food and/or
liquid into the blender jug. Fill the jug
before placing onto the motor base, to
prevent spillage onto the base.
• Always secure the lid firmly in place
before blending, making sure the inner
cap is also in place.
• Select the desired speed by turning the
speed selection dial clockwise to a speed
setting between 1 and 5. The speed can
be changed at any time during blending.
• Turn the speed selection dial anti-
clockwise to select the pulse/ice setting.
• During the blending process, some
ingredients may stick to the sides of the
blender jug. To push the food back into
the blades, turn the speed selection dial
to the ‘0’ position and switch off at the
power outlet. Remove the lid and use a
plastic spatula to scrape down the sides
of the blender jug. Replace the lid before
recommencing blending.
• At the end of use, always ensure the
speed selection dial is turned to the ‘0’
position. Then switch the appliance
off at the power outlet and unplug the
power cord.
• SPEEDS 1-2: Suitable for savoury dips,
thin batters and soups.
• SPEEDS 3-5: Suitable for smoothies,
cocktails, drinks, sauces and pesto.
• PULSE|ICE: can be used for foods that
require short bursts of power to process
such as herbs, nuts (pesto), small
vegetables and ice. When using the
PULSE|ICE function, hold the blender
lid in place.

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
DISASSEMBLING BLADES FROM JUG
1. Turn the jug upside down.
2. The inner measuring lid doubles as a
blade assembly tool. Insert the tabs on tool
into the grooves on the blade assembly.
3. Turn the tool anti-clockwise to loosen
the blade assembly.
4. The blade assembly will lift up and out
of the jug.
5. Remove the silicon seal, and keep it safe
for re-assembly.

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
RE-ASSEMBLING BLADES TO JUG
1. Place the silicone seal onto the narrow
end of the blender jug so that the seal
sits underneath the 3 tabs.
2. Carefully insert the blade assembly.
3. The inner measuring lid doubles as
a blade assembly tool. Insert the tabs
on tool into the grooves on the blade
assembly. Use one hand to hold the
jug handle and the other to turn the
assembly tool clockwise to secure into
place.
4. Turn the tool clockwise to tighten the
blade assembly.

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CARE, CLEANING & STORAGE
Jug and lid
In order to keep your jug clean and avoid
food drying on the blades and jug, follow the
below steps as soon as possible after use:
• Rinse most of the ingredients off the jug
and lid.
• 500ml of warm water and turn the dial
to speed 5 for 60 seconds. If thick or
sticky ingredients require extra cleaning
power add a few drops of dish liquid
detergent.
• Rinse the jug and lid again and/or wash
separately in warm soapy water with a
soft cloth or bottle brush.
• It is most effective to clean the jug
immediately after use.
Blades and silicon seal
To maintain a clean jug, the blades and
silicon seal must be disassembled and
washed after each use.
Use caution when cleaning, as the blades are
very sharp.
Motor base
To clean the motor base, wipe with a soft,
damp cloth then dry thoroughly. Wipe any
excess food particles from the power cord.
Cleaning agents
Do not use abrasive scouring pads or
cleaners on either the motor base or the jug,
as they may scratch the surface. Use only
warm soapy water with a soft cloth.
Dishwasher
The blender jug and lid can be washed in
the dishwasher on a standard wash cycle.
Jug can be placed on the bottom shelf,
however the lid and inner measuring cap
should be washed on the top shelf only.
Stubborn food stains and odours
Strong smelling foods such as garlic, fish
and some vegetables such as carrots may
leave an odour or stain on the blender jug
and lid. To remove, soak blender jug and lid
for 5 minutes in warm soapy water. Then
wash with a mild detergent and warm water,
rinse well and dry thoroughly. Store jug with
the lid off.
Storage
Store your blender upright with the blender
jug assembled on the motor base, or beside
it. Do not place anything on top. To allow air
to circulate, keep the lid off.

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HINTS & TIPS
HINTS & TIPS
• If the volume (while blending) is below
the maximum line, the inner measuring
cap can be removed and oils/liquids can
be added while blender is in use.
• Use PULSE when food is too thick
or coarse to circulate within the
blender jug.
• Do not exceed the maximum mark when
adding foods and liquids into
the blender.
• Ingredients may stick to the sides of
the blender jug. To push food back onto
the blades, turn the blender off and
unplug at the wall. Use a plastic spatula
to scrape down the sides of the jug, and
continue blending.
• If any moisture or liquid appears on top
of the motor base during blending, turn
the blender off and unplug at the wall.
Remove the blender jug, and wipe motor
base immediately with a dry cloth or
paper towel.
• The maximum amount of ice cubes that
the blender can process is 1 cup.
DO’S AND DON'TS
The Do’s
• Use a combination of the blending and
pulse to suit the foods being processed.
• Use PULSE for foods that only require
short bursts of power, such as nuts, dried
fruit, other dry ingredients, and also
crushing ice.
• When blending drinks with ice cubes or
frozen fruit, use PULSE in short bursts.
• Thicker mixtures puree more efficiently
if the jug is 1/4 to 1/2 full.
The Don’ts
• Do not use metal utensils, as they may
damage the blades or blender jug.
• Do not blend a heavy mixture or dry
ingredients for more than 10 seconds.
For normal blending tasks, do not
blend longer than 1 minute at a time.
If you need to blend longer, turn off
the blender and stir ingredients before
starting again. This rest will help protect
the motor from wear and tear.
• The blender will not knead dough, or
mash potatoes.
• When blending warm ingredients, do
not put more than 2 cups at a time in.
Once blending has started, you can add
another 1 cup slowly by removing the
inner lid and pouring through the hole.
• Do not blend hot or boiling ingredients.
Allow food to cool down to a warm state
before placing in the blender. This is
to safeguard against sudden bursts of
steam that are caused by blending hot
ingredients, and it also protects the jug
from possible damage.

RECIPES

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SOUPS
TOMATO SOUP
Serves 2-4
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 brown onion, peeled and diced
2 x 410g cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons brown sugar
METHOD
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan, add garlic
and onions, cook over a medium heat for
2-3 minutes or until onion is soft.
2. Combine tomatoes, tomato paste and
brown sugar and pour into pan with
onion mixture, bring to the boil, then
reduce heat and simmer uncovered for
20 minutes or until liquid has reduced
by one third.
3. Allow the mixture to cool.
4. Transfer mixture in three batches into
blender jug, select speed 5 and blend
until smooth.
Variations
TOMATO AND BASIL SOUP
Add ¼ cup of basil leaves to the blender jug
when pureeing.
TOMATO AND CHILLI SOUP
Add 1 teaspoon of chilli powder or ½ small
red chilli to the onion when sauteing.
CREAMY TOMATO SOUP
Add ¼ cup of sour cream to the blender
when pureeing the soup.
PUMPKIN SOUP
Serves 2-4
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons oil
1 brown onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
400g butternut pumpkin, peeled and diced
4 cups/1 litre chicken stock
METHOD
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan, add onion
and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes.
2. Add the pumpkin to the pan and stir to
coat with the onion mix, then add the
stock, bring the mixture to the boil.
3. Reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes,
cook with the lid on until the pumpkin
is cooked.
4. Allow the mix to cool, transfer mixture
in three batches into blender jug, select
speed 5 and blend until smooth.
5. Return the mix to the saucepan to
heat through, adjust the seasoning
before serving.
Variations
MOROCCAN PUMPKIN SOUP
Add the following spices to the onion
when sautéing. Serve with coriander
leaves and yoghurt.
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam marsala
1 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
CURRIED PUMPKIN SOUP
Add 1 tablespoon curry powder to the
onions when sauteing.
THAI STYLE PUMPKIN SOUP
Add 2 small fresh red chillies and 1
tablespoon chopped lemon grass to the
onion mixture. Add ½ cup/125ml coconut
milk before pureeing the mix.

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SAUCES & BATTERS
RASPBERRY MAYONNAISE
Makes approx. 2 cups
INGREDIENTS
6 egg yolks
1 teaspoon French mustard
1 tablespoon Raspberry vinegar
¾ cup grapeseed oil
¾ cup peanut oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon boiling water
METHOD
1. Whisk together egg yolks, mustard,
lemon juice and vinegar.
2. Pour mixture into blender jug, select
speed 1, and blend until light and fluffy.
3. With motor running, remove the inner
measuring cup, slowly pour combined
oils in and blend until mixture thickens.
4. Season to taste with pepper and stir
in water.
5. Transfer to a sterilised, screw top jar. Cover
with lid and refrigerate until required.
Variations
GARLIC MAYONNAISE
Add 6 cloves of peeled and chopped garlic
cloves to the egg yolk mixture and replace
lemon juice with lime juice and raspberry
vinegar with tarragon vinegar.
HERBED MAYONNAISE
Replace lemon juice with raspberry vinegar
with ½ cup chopped mixed fresh herbs
(such as basil, chives, parsley and thyme)
and 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped.
Blend into prepared mayonnaise.
BEER BATTER
Makes approx. 2 cups
INGREDIENTS
½ cup beer (such as Coopers)
1 cup/250ml soda water
1½ cups/375g plain flour
METHOD
1. Place beer, soda water then flour into
blender jug, select speed 3 and blend
until smooth.
2. Use to coat seafood or poultry.
TEMPURA BATTER
Makes approx. 2 cups
INGREDIENTS
1 x 60g egg
1 cup/250ml iced water
1½ cups/225g plain or tempura flour
METHOD
1. Place the egg and water into the blender
jug, mix on speed 3 to combine.
2. Add the flour into the blender, mix
using the pulse function until almost
combined. Do not over-mix, as the batter
will not flake. The batter should have
some small lumps of flour remaining.

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SAUCES & BATTERS
PANCAKES
Makes approx. 8-10 pancakes
INGREDIENTS
1 cup/150g plain flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 x 60g egg
1¼ cups/312ml milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
METHOD
1. Combine the flour, salt, egg and milk
in the blender jug, mix on speed 4 with
the lid firmly held in position, to form a
smooth batter.
2. Heat a small greased frying pan over a
moderate heat; pour a small quantity of
batter into frying pan to cover base of pan.
3. Cook until bubbles come to the surface
and break.
4. Carefully turn the pancake over and cook
until golden brown. Remove from pan.
5. Repeat with remaining batter mixture.
6. Serve with maple syrup and ice cream.
RASPBERRY SAUCE
Makes approx. 1¼ cups
INGREDIENTS
250g fresh or frozen raspberries
¼ cup icing sugar
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or orange liqueur
2 tablespoons water
METHOD
1. Place raspberries, icing sugar, Grand
Marnier and water into the blender jug,
select speed 3 and blend until smooth.
2. Serve Raspberry Sauce drizzled over
crêpes or ice cream.
CRÊPES
Makes approx. 10 – 12
INGREDIENTS
1¼ cups/312ml milk
3 x 60g eggs, lightly beaten
1½ cups/225g plain flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon oil, for greasing
METHOD
1. Add the milk, eggs, flour, salt, essence,
eggs and butter to the blender jug, mix
on speed 2 with the lid firmly held in
position, mix to form a smooth batter.
2. Lightly grease a small crêpe pan. Heat
pan over a moderate heat.
3. Pour ¼ cup batter into the pan, swirl
mixture to spread evenly over the pan.
4. Cook over medium heat until
golden brown.
5. Turn crêpe over and cook for
30 seconds longer.
6. Repeat with remaining batter mixture.
7. Serve with Raspberry Sauce.