before using your Dorsch appliance
Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
Remove all packaging and any labels. Throw away the clear blade cover from the knife blade as it is
to protect the blade during manufacture and transit only.
Wash all parts - see “care and cleaning”.
Take special care when preparing food for babies, the elderly and infirm. Always ensure that the
hand blender shaft is thoroughly sterilised. Use a sterilising solution in accordance with the sterilising
solution manufacturers instructions.
Never touch the blades while the appliance is plugged in.
Keep fingers, hair, clothing and utensils away from moving parts.
Unplug after use and before changing attachments.
Never blend hot oil or fat.
For safest use it is recommended to let hot liquids cool to room temperature before blending.
Never use a damaged hand blender. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service and customer care’.
Never put the power handle in water or let the cord or plug get wet - you could get an electric shock.
Never let the cord touch hot surfaces or hang down where a child could grab it.
Never use an unauthorised attachment.
Always disconnect the hand blender from the power supply if it is left unattended and before
assembling,disassembling or cleaning.
Do not allow children to use the hand blender without supervision.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Only use the appliance for its intended domestic use. Dorsch will not accept any liability if the
appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions.
The maximum rating is based on the attachment that draws the greatest load.
Other attachments may draw less power.
Always remove the knife blade before emptying the bowl.
Never remove the lid until either the blade have completely stopped.
With heavy mixtures, don’t use your hand blender for longer than 50 seconds in any four minute period
it will overheat.
Don’t use the whisk attachment for longer than 3 minutes in any 10 minute period.
Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the hand blender.
This appliance conforms to EC directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility and
EC regulation no. 1935/2004 of 27/10/2004 on materials intended for contact with food.
The knife blade are very sharp, handle with care.
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