Breville VFP068 User manual

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pick and mix
hand mixer
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product safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ CAREFULLY AND
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and 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. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply socket
if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or
cleaning.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons
in order to avoid a hazard.

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product safety
!Never use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This appliance is
for household use only. Do not use this appliance outdoors.
!Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the
appliance.
!Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.
!This appliance must not be placed on or near any potentially hot surfaces (such as a
gas or electric hob).
!Never immerse any part of the appliance or power cord and plug in water or any
other liquid.
!Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a work top, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted, trapped or pinched.
!Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or if there are any visible signs of
damage.
!Never use any accessory or attachment not recommended by the manufacturer.
!Remove attachments from the appliance before washing or cleaning them.
!Keep ngers, hair and clothing away from the moving parts of the appliance when it
is in use.
!Do not attempt to eject, t or remove attachments until the appliance has come to a
complete stop.

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1. Eject button
Press to eject the beaters for cleaning or storage.
2. Speed selector
The 5-way speed selector allows you to choose the perfect speed for every mixing
task.
3. Heel stand
Rest your hand mixer on its heel after use or when adding more ingredients.
4. Power light
Lights up when the mixer is switched on
5. Beaters
The twin stainless steel beaters make light work of cake mixes, sauces and whisking.
features

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Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.

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Before rst use
Make sure your hand mixer is switched off and unplugged from the mains
supply socket before cleaning. Never immerse the body of the hand mixer, cord or
plug in water or any other liquid.
• Before using your hand mixer for the rst time, wash the stainless steel beaters in
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh abrasives, chemicals
or oven cleaners.
• Using a damp cloth or sponge, wipe the exterior of your hand mixer body.
Fitting the beaters
Make sure your hand mixer is switched off and unplugged from the mains
supply socket before tting or removing the beaters.
1. Ensure that your hand mixer is unplugged from the supply socket and the speed
selector is set to OFF.
2. Insert one beater into a slot. Push it rmly until it locks into place.
3. Insert the other beater into the remaining slot. Push it rmly until it locks into place.
4. Your hand mixer is now assembled and ready to use.
using your hand mixer

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Make sure your hand mixer is switched off and unplugged from the mains
supply socket before tting or removing the beaters.
1. Plug your hand mixer into the mains supply socket.
2. Place the beaters into the ingredients to be mixed. Always support the container or
bowl in which you are mixing ingredients whilst operating your hand mixer.
3. Set the speed selector to 1to start mixing.
4. With your hand mixer running, select the desired speed setting using the speed
selector. If you are not sure which setting to select, check your recipe or refer to the
speed chart.
Always avoid contact with moving parts while the appliance is in operation.
Keep hands, hair, clothing as well as other utensils away from the beaters
during operation.
Do not operate your hand mixer continuously for more than 3 minutes without
giving it a rest period of 10 minutes.
Never attempt to remove or replace the beaters whilst your food mixer is in
operation, or plugged in to the mains supply.
5. When mixing, guide the hand mixer through the centre and around the sides of the
mixing bowl.
6. When you have nished mixing the ingredients, set the speed selector to OFF.
Scrape the beaters around the bowl to remove any remaining ingredients.
7. Unplug your hand mixer from the mains supply socket.
Speed chart
SPEED FUNCTION SUGGESTED USE
1 Blend Combining liquids, folding ingredients
2 Mix Preparing mufns and pastries
3 Stir Preparing cake and pudding mixtures
4 Beat Creaming sugar and butter, preparing cookie dough
5 Whisk Whipping egg whites, mashing potatoes
using your hand mixer

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Always unplug your hand mixer from the mains supply socket before cleaning
it.
Never immerse the hand mixer body, mains lead or plug in water or any other
liquid.
Never use harsh abrasive cleaners or cleaning materials.
To make cleaning easier, clean your hand mixer and the beaters as soon as you have
nished using them.
1. Set the speed selector to OFF.
2. Unplug your hand mixer from the mains supply socket.
3. Eject the beaters from your hand mixer by pressing the eject button. The beaters
are heavy and care should be taken not to let them fall onto fragile surfaces or items
when they are being ejected.
4. Wash the beaters in warm soapy water. Alternatively, wash them in a dishwasher.
5. Rinse and dry the beaters before storing or using them again.
6. Using a dampened cloth, wipe the body of your hand mixer.
Storage
Store your hand mixer in its packing or in a clean, dry place, out of the reach of children,
ensuring that all the parts are dismantled.
care, cleaning and storage

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connection to the mains supply
If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it can be removed and
replaced by a plug of the correct type.
If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be retted. The
appliance must not be used without the fuse cover tted.
If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord and
an appropriate plug tted as detailed. If you remove the plug it must not be connected to
a 13 amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.
If the terminals in the plug are not marked or if you are unsure about the installation of the
plug please contact a qualied electrician.
This symbol indicates that this unit is a Class II appliance and therefore an earth
connection is not required.
3A
Do Not Connect
Mains Wires Here
Blue
(Neutral)
Brown
(Live)
Fuse
Ensure that the outer sheath of
the cable is firmly held by the cord grip
Plug should be ASTA approved to BS1363
Fuse should be ASTA
approved to BS1362

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after sales service
These appliances are built to the very highest of standards. There are no user serviceable
parts. Follow these steps if the unit fails to operate:
1. Check the instructions have been followed correctly.
2. Check that the fuse has not blown.
3. Check that the mains supply is functional.
If the appliance will still not operate, return the appliance to the place it was purchased for
a replacement. To return the appliance to the Customer Service Department, follow the
steps below:
1. Pack it carefully (preferably in the original carton). Ensure the unit is clean.
2. Enclose your name and address and quote the model number on all correspondence.
3. Give the reason why you are returning it.
4. If within the guarantee period, state when and where it was purchased and include
proof of purchase (e.g. till receipt).
5. Send it to our Customer Service Department at the address below:
Customer Service Department
Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited
Middleton Road, Royton, Oldham OL2 5LN, UK.
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Replacement parts
For additional or replacement parts, please visit www.breville.co.uk or call us on 0161
621 6900.
Troubleshooting
For troubleshooting and FAQs visit www.breville.co.uk/faqs
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