Gastroback 40898 Vital Mixer Basic User manual

Art.-No. 40898 Vital Mixer Basic
Instructions for use
VITAL MIXER BASIC
Read all provided instructions before first usage!
Model and attachments are subject to change!
For household use only!

Table of Contents
Knowing Your Vital Mixer Basic.........................................................................20
Important Safeguards........................................................................................21
Safeguards for Daily Operarion.....................................................................21
Movable and Sharp-edged Parts — Risk of Injury.............................................23
Important Safeguards for all Electrical Appliances............................................24
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................25
Before First Use................................................................................................25
Assembling the Glass Jug..............................................................................25
Attaching the Glass Jug ................................................................................26
Operation .......................................................................................................26
General Information .....................................................................................26
Tips for Preparation......................................................................................26
Selecting the Speed Levels ............................................................................26
Workin with the Vital Mixer Basic..................................................................27
Care and Cleaning ..........................................................................................28
Cleaning the Glass Jug .................................................................................28
Disassembling the Glass Jug and Removing Stubborn Residues ..........................28
Cleaning the Motorblock...............................................................................29
Storage...........................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................29
Notes for Disposal............................................................................................31
Information and Service ....................................................................................31
Warranty ........................................................................................................31
Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running
the appliance and pay attention to the warnings mentioned in
these instructions.

Dear Customer!
Congratulations! A series of new possibilities come with your new Gastroback Vital Mixer
Basic!
The electric mixer Gastroback Vital Mixer Basic purees variety of foods and prepares mixed
drinks of all kinds in a few seconds. The appliance is easy to use and easy to clean; the
components are corrosion resistant and hygienic.
The powerful 600 -watt motor of the appliance possesses five speed levels, an ice-crushing
and a pulse function. The mixing bowl is made of heat-resistant glass. With the integrated
volume marks and a built- in lid barlot for quantities up to 60 ml, you can easily measure
your ingredients. Thanks to the ergonomic handle of the blender, the jug fits securely into
your hand.
Please read this manual carefully. The quickest way to get all the benefits of your new blen-
der is to inform Yourself before use about all the features!
We hope that you will enjoy your new Gastroback Vital Mixer Basic.
Your Gastroback GmbH
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2 oz barlot / beaker
lid
glass jug (mixing jug)
mount for the glass jug
ON/OFF switch
with 5 speed levels
ice-crush-button and
puls-function (switchposition ›P‹)
nonslip feet
KNOWING YOUR VITAL MIXER BASIC
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Save the instructions for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other
than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can
cause severe injury or damage by electric shock, fire or moving mechanical parts. These
instruction is an essential part of the appliance. When passing on the appliance to a third
person, ensure to include these instructions.
Never leave the appliance unattended when in operational mode. Any
operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other than
described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre.
Please contact your vendor.
Safeguards for Daily Operation
• The appliance is designed for normal household quantities. Do not operate or store the
appliance outdoors or in damp or wet areas.
• Do not attempt to operate the appliance using any parts or accessories not recommend-
ed by the manufacturer (i.e. blade, sealing ring). Do not operate the appliance, when the
appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock or any
other damage or injury to persons. Do not attempt to open the motor housing or to repair
the power cord. Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation. The appliance
is likely to be damaged if the appliance was subject to inadmissible strain (i.e. overheating,
mechanical, or electric shock) or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed parts, distortions
or the motor stalls or gets stuck. In this case, immediately unplug the appliance and return
the entire appliance (including all parts and accessories) to an authorised service centre for
examination and repair.
• Do not lift, pull or carry the appliance by the power cord. To move or operate the appli-
ance, always grasp the motor block.
• 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 the use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
• This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach
of children.
• Do not let children play with the appliance. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili-
ties or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
• Always place the appliance on a clean, dry and stable surface where it is protected
from inadmissible strain (i.e. mechanical or electric shock, overheating, frost, moisture) and
where young children cannot reach it.
• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, and suitable large surface.
Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces (heater, gas burner,
grill, or oven). Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter or on
inclined or wet surfaces or where it can fall. Keep the entire appliance away from direct
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sunlight and sharp edges. Ensure the glass jug is locked securely onto the motor block and
that you cannot knock the appliance over during operation to avoid personal injury.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when the plug is connected to the power outlet.
Always IMMEDIATELY turn the appliance off, wait for the motor to stop completely, and
then unplug the appliance, if the appliance is not in use (even for a short break) and before
assembling, disassembling or cleaning. Never leave the appliance unattended when in
operational mode.
• Do not leave any food dry on the surfaces of the appliance. Do not immerse the motor
housing or power cord in water or any other liquid. Do not pour or drip any liquids on the
motor housing or power cord. When liquids are spilled on the motor housing, immediately
unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to avoid risk of electric shock or fire. Do
not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids are on or in the motor housing.
• Do not place the motorb lock in an automatic dishwasher!
• To avoid damage, do not use any abrasive cleaners, corrosive chemicals (i.e. disinfect-
ants, bleach) or cleaning pads for operation or cleaning. Do not use any hard or sharp
utensils for operation or cleaning. Always handle the entire appliance and all parts of it
with care and without violence.
• WARNING: The blades are very sharp. Pay attention when handling the blades. Only
touch the blades on the blade assembly and handle with care when cleaning.
•Do not use the appliance if it is damaged or parts of the appliance are damaged. Do
not use the appliance if it does not function properly or if it was excessively loaded. The
appliance is likely damaged if the appliance or parts of the appliance show cracks, exor-
bitant wearing down, alterations or leaks. It is also likely damaged if the drive wheel of the
motorb lock moves slowly. Take the appliance for technical maintenance and repair to an
authorised specialised reparation shop.
• WARNING: Do not overfill the glass jug. If necessary, take some food out of the glass
jug, using a wooden or plastic spoon, before starting the appliance again.
• Do not chop extremely hard food, such as nuts with shell, bones to avoid overrunning,
spurt out or that the motor stalls or stucks during operation because the blade is blocked.
• WARNING: Do not fill ingredients into the glass jug which exceed a temperature of
60 degrees. After processing ice cubes slowly heat up the glass jug before processing hot
ingredients. Otherwise the glass jug will crack or get damaged. Use gloves processing hot
liquids and do not fill the glass jug up too high. Ensure not to burn yourself on the glass
jug, on overrunning, spurt out or hot steam. Touch the handle only for lifting the glass jug.
• WARNING: To avoid injury to persons and damage, always turn the appliance off,
wait for the motor to stop completely and unplug the appliance, immediately after operation
and before assembling/disassembling or cleaning the appliance. Never use force opera-
ting, assembling or disassembling the appliance.
• WARNING: The blades are very sharp. Pay attention when handling the blades. Only
touch the blade assembly housing when handling the blades. Handle with care when cleaning.
• NOTE: Ensure the appliance is properly assembled and the blade is properly attached
before connecting the plug into the power outlet. Never turn the appliance on without the lid
or refill lid. Never turn the appliance on without the glass jug properly placed on the motor
block. Never place only the holder or the blade only on the motor block. Never touch the
drive gear when the plug is connected to the power outlet.
• WARNING: If the blade is mounted in the glass jug, the glass jug is positioned on the
motor block, and the plug is connected to the power outlet, do not insert your fingers, a
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wooden or plastic spoon or similar cooking utensils or foreign substances in the glass jug.
Always take the glass jug off the motor block before pushing the food down with a spoon.
• WARNING: Never combine the glass jug and the holder without the blade. Without the
blade the bottom of the glass jug is open. Liquids could spill and might damage the motor block.
• Without the glass jug, the appliance does not work.
• WARNING: Do not overfill the glass jug. If necessary, take some food out of the glass
jug, using a wooden or plastic spoon, before starting the appliance again.
• Do not chop extremely hard food, such as nuts with shell or bones to avoid overrunning,
spurt out or that the motor stalls or gets stuck during operation because the blade is blocked.
• WARNING: Do not operate the appliance when the glass jug has a crack or any part
of it is likely to be damaged. The appliance is likely to be damaged if the appliance was
subject to inadmissible strain (i.e. overheating, mechanical, or electric shock) or if there are
any cracks, excessively frayed parts, distortions or the motor stalls or stucks. In this case,
immediately unplug the appliance and return the entire appliance (including all parts and
accessories) to an authorised service centre for examination and repair.
• WARNING: Do not fill ingredients into the glass jug which exceed a temperature of
60 degrees. After processing ice cubes slowly heat up the glass jug before processing hot
ingredients. Otherwise the glass jug will crack or get damaged. Use gloves processing hot
liquids and do not fill the glass jug up too high. Ensure not to burn yourself on the glass
jug, overrunning, and spurt out or hot steam.
• Never place anything other than food and liquids in the mixer whilst the motor is running.
• Clean surfaces in contact with food.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assem-
bling, disassembling or cleaning.
• Appliances shall be potential injury from misuse.
• WARNING: Do not place mixer in the freezer with food or liquids. This will freeze and
damage the blade assembly housing, glass jug and motor.
• CAUTION: DO NOT place the appliance in an automatic dishwasher.
• ATTENTION: The circular plastic surround attached to the base of the glass jug is not
removable! Same with the plastic surround attached to the blades.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• The appliance is for household only.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.
Movable and Sharp-edged Parts – Risk of Injury
• Always turn the appliance off (all buttons are deactivated and the LCD timer screen is
switched-off), wait for the motor to stop moving and then pull the plug before taking the
glass jug off the motor block or taking off the lid. It could take about 3 seconds until the
motor has completely stopped. Never leave the appliance on when not in use.
• Never put your hands, wooden spoons or other foreign substance (such as hair, cloth,
brush, towels) into the glass jug when the motor is running or the appliance is connected to
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the power outlet. Always take the glass jug off the motor block first before you push down
the food with a spoon or add new ingredients.
• Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or
approaching parts that move in use.
• Care is needed when handling cutting blades, especially when removing the blade from
the bowl, emptying the bowl and during cleaning.
• WARNING: The blades are very sharp. Pay attention when handling the blades. Only
touch the blade assembly housing when handling the blades. Handle with care when clean-
ing. Only store the appliance completely assembled. This way the blades will be out of reach.
• NOTE: Ensure the appliance is properly assembled and that the blade is properly
attached before putting the plug into the power outlet. Never turn the appliance on without
the lid or the refill lid. Never place only the holder or the blade only on the motor block.
Never touch the drive gear when the plug is connected to the power outlet.
• Always keep one hand on the lid while processing. Using solid ingredients (such as hard
fruits or vegetable), overloading the glass jug or processing with a slow speed, the motor
could stuck, stall or run very slow. In this case turn the appliance off to avoid overheating
(see ›Trouble shooting‹).
• WARNING: If the blade is mounted in the glass jug, the glass jug is positioned on the
motor block, and the plug is connected to the power outlet, do not insert your fingers, a
wooden or plastic spoon or similar cooking utensils or foreign substances in the glass jug.
Always take the glass jug off the motor block before pushing the food down with a spoon.
• Do not chop extremely hard food, such as nuts with shell or bones because the blade could
stall or block. Do not overfill the glass jug to avoid overrunning, spurt out or that the motor
stalls or gets stuck during operation. If the motor stalls or gets stuck turn off the appliance (all
buttons are deactivated and the LCD timer screen is switched-off) to avoid overheating.
Important Safeguards for all Electrical Appliances
• Always operate the appliance near a suitable wall power outlet and connect the appli-
ance directly to the power outlet. Do not use any extension cords or a multiple desk outlet.
• Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage
requirements of the appliance (230 V, 50 Hz, AC). Always connect the appliance directly
to a mains power supply wall socket with protective conductor (earth/ground) connected
properly. The installation of a residual current safety switch with a maximum rated residual
operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is strongly recommended. If in
doubt, contact your local electrician for further information.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when connected to the power supply. Always
turn the appliance off (all buttons are deactivated and the LCD timer screen is switched-off)
and IMMEDIATELY unplug the appliance after operation and if it is not in use (even for a
short break) and before cleaning and/or assembling or disassembling. Always grasp the
plug to disconnect the appliance from the power outlet.
• Always handle the power cord with care. Do not pull or strain the power cord. The
power cord may never be knotted or squeezed. Do not let the power cord hang over the
edge of the table or counter. Take care not to entangle in the power cord. Do not touch the
appliance with wet hands to avoid risk of electric shock. Do not touch the appliance, if it is
damp or wet or is touching wet surfaces while connected to the mains power supply. In this
case, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the appliance (see ›Care and Cleaning‹).
• Ensure that the holder is leak-proof before putting the glass jug on the motor block.
Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately. Do not immerse the motor or power cord in any
liquids or spill any liquids on it or place the motor on wet surfaces. Never let any liquids run into
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the motor block or underneath it to avoid electric shock. There are louvre underneath the motor
block. Ensure that no water can run into the louvre. When liquids are spilled on the motor hous-
ing, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to avoid risk of electric shock
or fire. Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids are on or in the motor housing.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Art.-No. 40898 Vital Mixer Basic
Power supply: 220 – 240V W, 50 Hz
Power consumption: 600 W
Length of power cord: ca. 105 cm
Revolutions: 18,000 - 21,000 RPM
Weight: ca. 3.4 kg
Dimensions: ca. 190 x 195 x 415 mm (W x D x H)
Certification:
BEFORE FIRST USE
All parts of the mixer are to be thoroughly cleaned before being used for the first time. (see
Section: ›Care and Cleaning‹). Take out the required length of cable from the cable tidy on
the base of the mixer and connect the device to the mains supply.
Assembling the Glass Jug
1. Place the gasket over the kniveshaft.
2. Place the kniveshaft with the gasket into the mount.
3. Insert the mount into the base of the glass jug.
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barlot / beaker
mount
knives/kniveshaft
gasket
1,5 l glass jug
lid

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4. Lock the mount by turning it carefully clockwise.
5. Place the barlot into the lid and cover the glass jug.
Important: Please do not remove the safety ring. If you remove the safety ring, make sure
to place it the right way up, as the appliance will not operate.
Attaching the Glass Jug
1. Make sure that the ON/OFF-switch is turned to position ›0‹ (AUS/OFF).
2. Now place the glass jar on the motor base. The mixer operates only with mounted glass
jar. If you remove the glass jar during operation, the appliance will stop automatically.
OPERATION
General Information
Keep the working area during work clean and dry. If necessary, wipe off splashes or spilled
liquids with a dry cloth.
WARNING: Never place the motor base on wet underlayments or towels. Do not allow
liquids to run on or into the motor base. If liquids have entered into the motor base, imme-
diately pull the power plug from the outlet, and have the device checked at a specialised
service centre.
WARNING: Never put your hands or foreign objects (e.g.: cooking utensils) into the
glass jug, when the glass jug is mounted onto the motor base. Always turn the appliance off
(ON/OFF-switch position ›0‹ (AUS/OFF), wait until the blades stand still and then remove
the glass jug from the motor base before removing the lid to check the content or the food
in the glass jug. Use only cooking utensils made of wood, rubber or plastic. Do not apply
any violence, when pushing the food down the glass jug or clearing ingredients that have
become wedged in the blade.
Your Vital Mixer Basic cannot replace all your kitchen appliances. You cannot use it to mash
potatoes, to beat eggs for a meringue or to prepare minced or juiced fruits or vegetables.
Also for very firm dough types (e.g.: yeast dough) or harsh ingredients (e.g.: nuts, hard
chocolate) this device is not suitable.
Important: Do not let food residue to dry in the glass jar of your appliance. Clean the
appliance immediately after operation (see ›Care and Cleaning‹).
Tips for Preparation
Always place liquid ingredients first in the Vital Mixer Basic, if it is not otherwise specified
in the recipe.
Cut solid foods (vegetables, fruits, cheeses, cooked meats, fish and seafood) in about 2 cm
pieces. Do not overload the motor with too hard or too large ingredients. Turn the appliance
off (ON/OFF-switch position ›0‹ (AUS/OFF) when the motor gets stuck to avoid overheating
(see: ›Trouble Shooting‹). Process the ingredients just a few seconds. It is better to consider
the quality of the product in between, as to obtain a too fine, possibly mushy product.
With the 5 speeds and pulse function (switch position: ›P‹) you can prepare easily, versatile
and quickly a variety of dishes.

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Selecting the Speed Levels
Turn the ON/OFF-switch easily to the desired speed level. The appropriate speed level is
determined by the textures of the ingredients. To use the pulse function (ON/OFF-switch
position ›P‹) press and hold the switch in position until the ingredients have reached the
desired consistency.
Working with the Vital Mixer Basic
WARNING: Always remove the glass jug from the motor base before opening the lid or
checking the contents.
1. Place the ingredients in the glass jug.
Important: Pre-cooked ingredients should cool down before processing. If possible fill in
the liquid ingredients first. Cut solid ingredients before placing into the glass jug into 2 cm
pieces. Do not fill the glass jar too full. Otherwise, the content may overflow or spray out
and the engine could get stuck.
2. Place the lid on the glass jar and press down firmly. Close the central opening of the lid with
the transparent beaker. The has beaker two small guide pins that fit into the slots on the cover
on both sides. Slide the beaker into the lid all the way down and turn it clockwise to lock.
WARNING: While the appliance is operating never remove the glass jug, remove the
lid or insert wooden spoon or other foreign objects into the glass jug. Be sure to turn ON/
OFF-switch to position ›0‹ to turn off the appliance and wait until the motor has come to a
complete stop. Then take down the glass jug from the motor base, before reaching into the
glass jug or work with cooking utensils and similar objects in the glass jug.
WARNING: If you process hot ingredients, please make sure not to burn yourself on the
glass jar or lid, or scald on steam or spraying liquids. Place perhaps a kitchen towel over
the lid to protect from splashes and steam.
3. Keep one hand on the lid and turn the appliance on using the ON/OFF-switch. Be sure
to select the desired speed level. The motor starts to work.
ATTENTION: If the motor ceases to operate unintentionally or is unusually slow, immedia-
tely turn the ON/OFF-switch to position ›0‹. Otherwise, the motor may overheat.
Pay attention to the section ›Trouble Shooting‹.
Note: If you have pressed the pulse button or the ice-crushing button, the motor runs as
long as you hold the switch.
4. After a few seconds turn the ON/OFF-switch to position ›0‹ (OFF) to turn off the appliance.
5. Once the blades have come to a stop, grasp the glass jug by the handle and remove the
jug from the motor base. Afterwards you can remove the lid to check the product or push
solid or viscous ingredients with a wooden or plastic spoon down gently.
If you wish to add other ingredients, use the beaker from the lid. To do this, turn the beaker
first anti-clock-wise and then pull it up and out. Put the ingredients through the resulting hole
and put the beaker afterwards back on.
You may possibly want to run the appliance once more for a few seconds until the product
has the desired texture. Return the glass jug onto the motor base. You can then turn on the
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6. When the product has the desired consistency, turn the appliance off (ON/OFF-switch
to position ›0‹) and remove the glass jug from the appliance. Then remove the lid from the
glass jug. Flowable products - from drink to viscous dough - you can pour from the glass
jug. Then you can clean the glass jug immediately according to the instructions.
Important: Do not leave to dry any food residues on the parts of the appliance. Clean the
equipment immediately after each use in accordance with the instructions ›Care and cleaning‹.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING: Wear appropriate gloves when working with hot liquids. Be careful not to
burn yourself on the glass jug or scald spouted or overflowing liquids or steam.
Attention: Never use hard or sharp-edged objects, caustic cleaning products (disinfec-
tants), scouring aids (scourer), or abrasives to clean the appliance or the any accessories.
Do not apply any violence when cleaning the knife insert so as not to bend the blades
and not to damage the mounting. Never clean the appliance or any components of it in
the dishwasher.
Cleaning the glass jug
WARNING: The blades of the knife insert are sharp. Treat the blades carefully and
without violence, so as not to cut you and not to damage the blades.
1. Empty the glass jug completely and rinse loosely adhering food with clean water.
2. Then fill hot detergent solution into the glass jug. The blades should be covered with
the solution. Seal the jug with the lid, turn the appliance on (switch position: ›1‹) and let it
work for a few seconds.
3. Switch the appliance off (ON/OFF-switch position ›0‹ (AUS/OFF). Wait until the blades
have come to a stop, and remove the glass jug from the motor base.
4. Unplug the power plug from the outlet.
5. Remove the lid from the glass jar and pour out the detergent solution. Remove residue on
the walls of the glass jar. You can easily remove clinging residue with a plastic cleaning.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when working in the area of the blades; be careful not
to cut on the sharp blades and not to damage the blades.
Important: In most cases, the glass jug will already be hygienically clean. However,
should food residues still are adhering to the knives, then disassemble the bottom of the
jug and clean the components individually.
6. Rinse the lid and the beaker in warm detergent solution.
7. Rinse the glass jug, the lid and the beaker afterwards with clean water, dry the parts with
a dish towel gently and let it dry out of the reach of small children at the air.
Disassembling the Glass Jug and Removing Stubborn Residue
WARNING: The blades of the knife are very sharp. Treat the blades carefully and wit-
hout violence, be careful not to cut on the sharp blades and not to damage the blades.
8. Keep the glass jug over a sufficiently large bowl, turn the mount to the left and remove
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9. Rinse all parts of the mixing jar in warm detergent solution. Soak the stubborn food
residues on the parts for a few minutes and then remove these with a small plastic brush or
sponge. While doing so be careful not to cut on the sharp blades.
10. Rinse the parts of the glass jug with clear water and dry the parts afterwards with a
clean cloth gently. Let the parts (especially blades and bottom of the jug) dry in a protected
and inaccessible to small children area at the air. Place the parts back together after drying
(see: ›Assembling the glass jug‹).
Cleaning the Motor Block
WARNING: Always unplug the power cord before cleaning the motor base. Never pour
water or other liquids on the motor base pour, run into the motor base or under the motor
base. Never immerse the motor base in liquids or place on wet or damp surfaces. Wipe
away spilled liquids immediately. At the bottom of the motor base are vents. Please ensure
that no water can run or drip into these openings.
1. Unplug the power plug from the outlet.
2. Then wipe the motor base with a damp, not dripping cloth. Make sure to avoid damaging
the drive wheel and bearing of the drive wheel in the centre of the socket. Never poke with
fixed or hard objects in the mount of the motor base. Use a soft brush if necessary to clean
the mount. If moisture gets into the mount of the motor base, clean and dry the mount very
carefully and thoroughly.
3. Dry the appliance thoroughly. The entire motor base must be completely dry before you
reassemble the appliance and use.
STORAGE
Assemble the glass jug for storage completely and correctly to avoid injury from the blade
and loss of parts. Place the glass jar onto the socket of the motor base. In this way, the
sealing ring, the knives and the drive wheel are protected best against dirt and damage.
WARNING: Never place the bottom of the jug or the knives without the glass jar on the
motor base.
Important: Do not let the power cord slide across the floor and make sure that the power
cord does not hang or can be caught.
Store the appliance in a clean and dry place, where it is protected from excessive loads
(impact, shock, dirt, humidity) and inaccessible to small children. Do not place hard or
heavy objects on the appliance. The storage location should be protected from frost and
not be warmer than 40 °C.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The Vital Mixer Basic is reliable and robust and will work smoothly usually when operated
properly. However, should a problem occur, you will able quite easily to eliminate this in
most cases. The following error table is intended to assist.
WARNING: Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use,
described in these instructions. Maintenance and repair of the appliance must be performed
only by an authorized service centre. Do not use the appliance when it is probably dama-
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Problem Solution
The motor starts stuttering or is too slow. Turn to the higher speed level. Pour possibly some of the ingredients from the glass jug.
Pound solid ingredients (e.g.: nuts, hard chocolate) outside of the mixer.
The motor stops during operation or can not
be turned on again.
Switch off the appliance immediately (turn the ON/OFF switch to position ›0‹), when
the motor stops unexpectedly or is stuck to prevent overheating. Then, check the
following points:
The motor operates only when the glass jug is properly and fully assembled. Make
sure that the glass jug is properly assembled.
Remove the glass jug from the motor base and clear gently with a wooden or
plastic spoon stuck pieces of food on the blade. Apply no violence not to damage
the blades.
Shred hard ingredients (eg nuts, hard chocolate) outside of the mixer. Remove a part
of the ingredients from the glass jug and then try again with a higher speed level.
ATTENTION: Do not overload the motor of the appliance with too hard or too large
ingredients. Do not over load the glass jug. Process solid ingredients possibly in
several steps. The mixer is not suitable for grating of nuts, chocolate or other hard
ingredients.
The bottom of the glass jug loosens up
during operation; liquid escapes.
Switch off the appliance immediately (turn the ON/OFF switch to position ›0‹) and
unplug the power plug from the outlet. Empty the glass jug immediately. Clean and
dry the motor base. If liquids have been spilled into the air vents at the bottom of the
motor base, and have the appliance checked in a specialised service centre.
Make sure that the glass jug is correct and fully assembled according to the instructions
›Assembling the Glass Jug‹.
TIP: Before filling in the ingredients check the tightness of the mixing jar with some water.
You fail to seal the glass jug; liquid escapes
at the bottom of the glass jar.
Empty the glass jug immediately. Disassemble the glass jug and check the parts for
encrustation or damage (cracks, scratches, cracks, deformation). If necessary, clean
these parts.
Replace damaged parts with original spare parts from the manufacturer. Assemble the
glass jug according to the instructions.
ATTENTION: Never operate the appliance with unsuitable or damaged parts. Use only
parts that are intended and approved by the manufacturer for this purpose. To do so,
contact your dealer.
The appliance does not turn on. Check if the glass jug is properly assembled. If the security ring has been applied in the
wrong direction, the appliance cannot be switched on. When the glass jug is assembled
correctly, it engages easily onto the motor base.

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NOTES FOR DISPOSAL
Dispose of the appliance and packaging must be effected in accordance with the
corresponding local regulations and requirements for electrical appliances and pa-
ckaging. Please contact your local disposal company.
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection
facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems
available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substan-
ces can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and
well-being. When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated
to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.
INFORMATION AND SERVICE
Please check www.gastroback.de for further information. For technical support, please
contact Gastroback Customer Care Center by phone: [phone] or e-mail:
[email protected].
WARRANTY
We guarantee that all our products are free of defects at the time of purchase. Any demon-
strable manufacturing or material defects will be to the exclusion of any further claim and
within warranty limits of the law free of charge repaired or substituted. There is no warranty
claim of the purchaser if the damage or defect of the appliance is caused by inappropriate
treatment, over loading or installation mistakes. The warranty claim expires if there is any
technical interference of a third party without an written agreement.
The purchaser has to present the sales slip in assertion-of-claim and has to bear all charges
of costs and risk of the transport.

Gastroback GmbH
Gewerbestraße 20
21279 Hollenstedt/Germany
Telefon: [phone] • Telefax: 04165/22 25-29
www.gastroback.de • [email protected]
20140718