Delfino DLHB-414 User manual

HAND BLENDER
Instruction Booklet
Model: DLHB-414
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse motor body, cord,
plugs, or the appliance in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning.
5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to TOASTESS for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment. See Warranty section.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts.
7. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk
of severe injury to persons or damage to the unit. A scraper may be used
but must be used only when the unit is not running.
8. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
9. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or make
small quantities at a time to reduce spillage, splattering and possibility of
injury from burning.
10. Be certain that the chopper lid is securely locked in place before operating
appliance.
11. The use of accessories or attachments, not recommended or sold by
TOASTESS may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
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15. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn any control to ‘OFF’, then remove plug from wall outlet.
16. This appliance is for Household Use Only. Do not use appliance for other
than intended use.
17. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
1. Motor Body
2. Power Button
3. Turbo Button
4. Blending Attachment
5. Stainless Steel Blade
6. Blade Guard
7. Whisk Attachment
8. Stainless Steel Whisk
9. Chopper Lid
10. Chopper Blade
11. Chopper Bowl
12. Measuring Cup
13. Wall Mount Bracket
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BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Read all instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
2. Remove all packaging.
3. Wash the Blending Attachment, Whisk Attachment, Stainless Steel Whisk,
Chopper Lid, Chopper Blade, Chopper Bowl and Measuring Cup in warm
soapy water.
NOTE: Be careful when handling the Chopper Blade and Stainless Steel
Blade on Blending Attachment, the blades are sharp.
4. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Wipe the Motor Body with a damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE MOTOR
BODY IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
HOW TO USE
IMPORTANT
• Make sure that the hand blender is unplugged from the wall outlet before
assembling or removing attachments.
• Do not operate the hand blender continuously for more than 1 minute.
Let the motor rest for 1 minute between each use.
• Do not operate the hand blender for more than 30 seconds when mixing
dry, thick or heavy mixtures. Let the motor rest for 1 minute between
each use.
How to use the Blending Attachment
The Blending Attachment is designed for stirring, mixing, pureeing and blending
foods, milkshakes and other beverages.
1. Align the arrow on the Motor Body with the lock symbol on the Blending
Attachment. Push the Motor Body down into the Blending Attachment until
it locks into place.
NOTE: Make sure the Blending Attachment is thoroughly dry and there is no
water left inside before attaching.
2. Place food to be processed in the measuring cup and place the Blending
Attachment as deeply as possible into the measuring cup.
3. Plug the unit into the wall outlet and press the Power Button.
NOTE: The Power Button must be kept depressed for the duration of use.
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4. Move the hand blender gently in an up and down motion, until the
mixture is at the desired consistency. If an extra boost of power is
required when blending, push the Turbo Button.
NOTE: The Power Button must be released when selecting the Turbo
Button.
5. Once ingredients have reached the desired consistency, release the Power
or Boost Button.
6. Wait until the motor has completely stopped before lifting the hand
blender out of the measuring cup.
7. Unplug from the wall outlet.
8. To detach the Blending Attachment, hold the Motor Body with one hand.
Using your thumb and finger, push the button on either side of the Motor
Body while holding the Blending Attachment with the other hand. Pull
the Motor Body away from the Blending Attachment until the two pieces
separate.
NOTE: If food gets lodged around the Blade or the Blade Guard, unplug
the unit from the wall outlet and use a spatula to dislodge the food. The
Blade is very sharp. DO NOT use your fingers.
IMPORTANT: NEVER immerse the hand blender past the length of the
Blending Attachment. DO NOT immerse beyond the seam of the Blending
Attachment. NEVER immerse the Motor Body into any liquid or mixture.
HELPFUL HINTS
• To use the Blending Attachment in a saucepan, be sure to remove the
pan from the stove as the Blending Attachment is not designed for use
over a heat source.
• When blending in non-stick cookware, be careful not to scratch the
coating with the blade.
• When blending or pureeing, cut food into uniform sizes for best
results.
• This appliance is not designed to chop ice. Add ice to beverages
after blending.
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• To achieve best results, use deep, tall pots or containers
• For easy cleanup, rinse Blending Attachment immediately after use.
How to use the Whisk Attachment
The Stainless Steel Whisk Attachment is designed for instant puddings, ready-
mix deserts, pancake mix, gravy and sauces, salad dressings, scrambled eggs,
whipping creams and egg whites.
1. Insert the Whisk Attachment into the Whisk. Push the Whisk Attachment
into the Whisk as far as it will go until it locks into place.
2. Align the arrow on the Motor Body with the lock symbol on the open
head of the Whisk Attachment. Push the Motor Body down into the open
head of the Whisk Attachment until it locks into place.
NOTE: Make sure the Whisk Attachment is thoroughly dry and there is no
water left inside before attaching.
3. Place food to be processed in the measuring cup and place the Whisk
Attachment into the measuring cup.
4. Plug the unit into the wall outlet and press the Power Button
NOTE: The Power Button must be kept depressed for the duration of use.
5. Move the hand blender gently in an up and down motion, until the
mixture is at the desired texture. If an extra boost of power is required
when blending, push the Turbo Button.
NOTE: The Power Button must be released when selecting the Turbo
Button.
6. Once ingredients have reached the desired consistency, release the Power
or Turbo Button.
7. Wait until the motor has completely stopped before lifting the hand
blender out of the measuring cup.
8. Unplug from the wall outlet.
9. To detach the Whisk Attachment, hold the Motor Body with one hand.
Using your thumb and finger, push the button on either side of the Motor
Body while holding the Whisk Attachment with the other hand. Pull the
Motor Body away from the Whisk Attachment until the two pieces separate.
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IMPORTANT: NEVER immerse the hand blender past the length of the Whisk
Attachment. DO NOT immerse beyond the seam of the Whisk Attachment.
NEVER immerse the Motor Body into any liquid or mixture.
HELPFUL HINTS
• The stainless steel Whisk may scratch non-stick coatings, avoid using the
Whisk in non-stick cookware.
• Do not allow the Whisk to hit the sides or bottom of bowl or container
while in use to avoid damage to the Whisk.
• To prevent splattering, use deep, bowls or containers.
• When whipping egg whites and creams, use maximum speed for best
results.
• For easy cleanup, rinse Whisk Attachment immediately after use.
How to use the Chopper
The Chopper is designed for chopping cheese, onions, herbs & spices, garlic,
carrots, nuts and more.
1. Place the Chopper Blade onto the metal pin in the center base of the
Chopper Bowl.
2. Place food to be processed in the Chopper Bowl. Do not fill above the
(MAX) marking.
3. Align the pins on either side of the Chopper Lid with the groves on the
Chopper Bowl. Push down and turn clockwise until the Chopper Lid locks
into place.
4. Align the arrow on the Motor Body with the lock symbol on the open
head of the Chopper Lid. Push the Motor Body into the open head of the
Chopper Lid until it locks into place.
NOTE: Make sure the Chopper Lid is thoroughly dry and there is no water
left inside before attaching.
5. Plug the unit into the wall outlet. and press the Power Button.
NOTE: The Power Button must be kept depressed for the duration of use.
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6. If an extra boost of power is required when chopping, push the Turbo
Button.
NOTE: The Power Button must be released when selecting the Turbo
Button.
7. Although the Chopper has rubberized feet on the bottom of the Chopper
Bowl, keep one hand on the Motor Body and the other hand on the
Chopper Bowl to stabilize the unit while in use.
8. Once ingredients have reached the desired consistency or texture, release
the Power or Turbo Button.
9. Wait until the motor has completely stopped before opening the Chopper
Lid.
10. Unplug from the wall outlet.
11. Remove the Chopper Blade and use a spatula to remove any food stuck
to the Chopper Blade and around the walls of the Chopper Bowl.
NOTE: The Chopper Blade is very sharp. DO NOT use your fingers to
remove food stuck to the Chopper Blade.
12. To detach the Chopper Lid, hold the Motor Body with one hand. Using
your thumb and finger, push the button on either side of the Motor Body
while holding the Chopper Lid with the other hand. Pull the Motor
Body away from the Chopper Lid until the two pieces separate.
HELPFUL HINTS
• When chopping, cut food into uniform sizes for best results.
• Do not process hard foods such as coffee, nutmeg, ice cubes or chunks of
hard chocolate. This may damage the Chopper Blade.
• Never process hot or boiling foods in the Chopper Bowl.
Wall Mount Bracket
The wall mount bracket is designed to provide convenient storage for your
hand blender so that it’s always at your fingertips.
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CARE AND CLEANING
1. Make sure the unit is unplugged from the wall unit before removing
attachments from the Motor Body.
2. Wipe the Motor Body with a damp cloth. If necessary, you can use a
little mild detergent. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER
LIQUID.
3. Wash the Blending Attachment, Whisk Attachment, Stainless Steel Whisk,
Chopper Lid, Chopper Blade, Chopper Bowl and Measuring Cup in warm
soapy water.
NOTE: Be careful when handling the Chopper Blade and Stainless Steel
Blade on Blending Attachment, the blades are sharp.
4. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
RECIPES
Eggnog Milkshake
1 cup (250 ml) store bought ready eggnog
1/4 tsp. (1 ml) vanilla
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
Pinch nutmeg
Using the Blending Attachment, blend the first 3 ingredients until mixture is
smooth and creamy. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Serves 1
Vanilla or Chocolate Milkshake
3 scoops vanilla or chocolate ice cream
1-1/2 cups (375 ml) milk
1 tbsp. (15 ml) vanilla extract
Using the Blending Attachment, blend all ingredients until mixture is smooth
and creamy.
Serves 2
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Strawberry Milkshake
3 scoops vanilla or chocolate ice cream
1-1/2 cups (375 ml) milk
Handful of fresh strawberries cut in pieces
Using the Blending Attachment, blend all ingredients until mixture is smooth
and creamy.
Serves 2
Fruit Smoothie Recipe
Vanilla yogurt
Frozen banana
Frozen strawberries
Frozen blueberries
Honey
Milk
Using the Blending Attachment, blend all ingredients until desired
consistency. This recipe does not have any measurements. Mix and match
different yogurts and frozen fruit to your create own unique smoothie.
Creamy Broccoli Soup
2 tsp. (10 ml) olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 bunch fresh broccoli
1-1/2 cups (375 ml) chicken broth
1/4 tsp. (1 ml) oregano
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup (250 ml) milk
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender.
Add broccoli, chicken broth, oregano and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to
medium low and simmer until broccoli is tender. Remove pot from heat and
milk and stir to blend and let cool down. Using the Blending Attachment,
immerse hand blender directly into pot and blend until creamy.
Reheat and serve.
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Serves 4
Sweet Potato Soup
1/2 cup (125 ml) butter
1/2 cup (125 ml) onions, chopped
1 cup (250 ml) celery, chopped
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth
1 cup (250 ml) milk
1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) ground cloves
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and celery and sauté
for 10 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and
reduce heat to medium low and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender.
Remove pot from heat and let cool down. Using the Blending Attachment,
immerse hand blender directly into pot and blend until creamy. Stir in the milk
and cloves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reheat and serve.
Serves 6
Greek Salad Dressing
1/2 cup (125 ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. (30 ml) red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. (15 ml) lemon juice
1 tsp. (5 ml) garlic powder
1/4 tsp. (1 ml) pepper
2 tbsp. (30 ml) dried oregano, crushed
3/4 tsp.(3.75 ml) salt
1 tsp. (5 ml) dijon mustard
Pinch thyme
Using the Whisk Attachment, blend all ingredients until ingredients all well
combined. Store in fridge for up to 3 weeks.
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Ceasar Salad Dressing
1/2 cup (125 ml) freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp. (5 ml) worcestershire sauce
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Using the Whisk Attachment, blend all ingredients until smooth. Seaosn with
salt and pepper to taste. Store in fridge for up to 2 days.
Crepe Batter
1 cup (250 ml) self-rising flour
1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) salt
2 tsp. (10 ml) sugar
1 tsp. (5 ml) vanilla extract
1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
1/2 cup (125 ml) water
2 tbsp. (30 ml) melted butter
4 eggs
Using the Whisk Attachment, blend all ingredients except flour. Add flour last
and slowly until well blended and smooth.
Pour 1/4 cup (60ml) of mixture in an preheated and lightly oiled frypan. Turn
and cook other side when edges begin to curl and have a nice golden colour.
Remove keep warm and repeat with remaining mixture.
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Basic Whipped Cream Recipe
2 cups (500 ml) heavy cream
1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
1 tbsp. (15 ml) vanilla extract
Using the Whisk Attachment, whip until cream is slightly thickened. Add the
sugar and vanilla extract. Continue to whip until cream forms soft peaks.
Cream can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Hummus
1/2 can (400 ml) chickpeas
1 tsp. (5 ml) salt
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
4 tbsp. (60 ml) lemon juice
3/4 cup (80 ml) tahini
1/2 cup (125 ml) water
Put all ingredients in the chopper and cream until smooth. Serve with fresh
cut vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, radishes, celery, etc. Store
leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Pesto Sauce
1 cup (250 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup (60 ml) pine nuts
2 tbsp. (30 ml) fresh chopped basil
2/3 cup (150 ml) olive oil
1/2 cup (125 ml) parmesan cheese (grated)
Pepper to taste
Put all ingredients in the chopper and process until smooth. Pour over cooked
spaghetti, toss to coat and serve.
Serves 4
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Peanut Butter
1 cup (250 ml) roasted peanuts
1 tbsp. (15 ml) peanut oil
1/2 tsp. (5 ml) salt
Put all ingredients in the chopper and blend stopping every 30 seconds to
scrape down sides of bowl. Blend until desired consistency is reached. Store
in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Chocolate or Graham Crumbs
1-1/2 cup (375 ml) chocolate or graham cookies (without filling)
Using the chopper, process until fine crumbs. For use as base in cheesecake
recipes.
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A short supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of becoming entangled
in or tripping over a long cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised
in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the
detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type,
the extension cord should be of a grounded 3-wire cord. The extension cord
should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top,
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Toastess International warrants that this appliance shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
During this ‘in-warranty’ period, defective products will be repaired or replaced
at the discretion of the retailer and/or Toastess International. This warranty covers
normal domestic usage and does not cover damage which occurs in shipment
or failure which results from alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, glass breakage,
neglect, commercial use or improper maintenance.
A defective product should be returned to the original place of purchase within
the retailer’s stipulated return/exchange period*. If you are unable to have
a defective product replaced under warranty by the retailer, please check our
website at “www.toastess.com” for the service centre nearest you or you may
contact us for assistance by mail, e-mail, fax or telephone as listed below.
To ensure prompt ‘in-warranty’ service, securely package and return the product
to us prepaid. Be sure to include the original proof of purchase and a description
of the defect along with your address and zip/postal code.
For repairs not covered by the warranty, please contact us for assistance.
* Return/exchange policies at each retailer vary and may differ from the Toastess International
1 year limited warranty period. 15
TOASTESS INTERNATIONAL
Customer Service Department
81A Brunswick
Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Québec, Canada H9B 2J5
E-mail: [e-mail]
Fax: [phone]
Tel: [phone]
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