Gastroback DESIGN MICRO BLENDER User manual

Art.-No. 41029 »Design Micro Blender«
Operating Instructions
DESIGN MICRO BLENDER
GASTROBACK
®
Read all provided instructions before first use!
Model and attachments are subject to change!
For household use only!

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Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running
the appliance and pay attention to the warnings mentioned in
these instructions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Knowing Your New »Design Micro Blender« ................................................28
Important Safeguards .................................................................................29
General Safety Instructions ........................................................................29
Important Safeguards for Electrical Appliances ............................................31
Moving Parts—Risk of Injuries ...................................................................32
Technical Specifications ..............................................................................33
Properties of Your New »Design Micro Blender« ...........................................34
Before First Use .........................................................................................36
Operation .................................................................................................37
Solving Problems .......................................................................................40
Care and Cleaning ....................................................................................42
Cleaning the Motor Base ..........................................................................42
Using the Self-Cleaning Feature .................................................................42
Cleaning Jar, Lids and Blade Assembly Separately ......................................43
Storage ....................................................................................................44
Notes for Disposal .....................................................................................45
Information and Service ..............................................................................46
Warranty ..................................................................................................46
Recipe Ideas...............................................................................................47

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DEAR CUSTOMER!
Congratulations! Your new »Design Micro Blender« will make the preparation of
your dishes and delightful beverages much more easier.
The »Design Micro Blender« is a high powered innovative tool with a compact
design and outstanding performance. It is perfect for ice crushing, chopping,
blending, and nutrient and vitamin extraction. Blend To Go: create your delicious
favourite drink in a rush and with the convenient Sip & Seal lid be out the door
in time!
These instructions for use will inform you about the various functions and features
which makes it easy to take pleasure in your new »Design Micro Blender«.
Yours, Gastroback GmbH

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KNOWING YOUR NEW »DESIGN MICRO BLENDER«
A Small jar* – 0.8 litres
BPowerful 1000 -1200 W motor base with non-slip sucker feet.
CLarge jar* – 1 litres
DTitan coated blade assembly – for crushing, chopping and mixing in a rush.
EConvenient Sip & Seal lid – simply fold up the flap and pour.
FNormal Seal lid for securely closing the jar.
* The jars are BPA free.
Note:
Jugs and lids may be combined as you like.
If you wish to purchase additional jars and lids, please contact your vendor or
Gastroback Customer Care Center.
A B C
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save
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 mis-
use, can cause severe injuries or damage by electric shock, moving parts, or fire.
These instructions are an essential part of the appliance. Do not pass the appliance
without this booklet to third parties.
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.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• This appliance is for household use only and NOT intended for use in moving
vehicles. Do not operate or store the appliance in humid or wet areas or outdoors.
Any use of accessories, attachments or spare parts that are not recommended by
the manufacturer or damaged in any way may result in injuries to persons and/or
damage.
• Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation (e.g. check for distorti-
on, discolouration, cracks, leaks, worn out or lost gasket seal, corroded pins of the
power plug). Do not operate the appliance, when liquids are on the motor
base or accumulate beneath the appliance. 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 injuries to persons and/or damage. The appliance or its
parts are likely to be damaged, if the appliance has been subject to inadmissible
strain (e.g. over heating, mechanical or electric shock), or if there are any cracks
(e.g. jar or blade assembly is broken, cracked or leaking), excessively frayed or mel-
ted parts (e.g. threads, gasket seal), or distortions, or if the appliance is not working
properly. If one of these cases occur during operation, immediately unplug the appli-
ance, and get in contact with an authorized service centre for examination and/or
repair. Do not attempt to use the appliance when it is damaged. Do not attempt to
open the motor base.
• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, and suitable large
table or counter that is resistant against water and fat.
• Always keep the appliance and the table or counter clean and dry, and wipe
off spilled liquids immediately. Do not place any clothes or tissue or other foreign
objects under or on the appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric
shock and overheating. Do not place the appliance over a power cord or near
the edge of the table or counter, or on wet or inclined surfaces (e.g. sink or drain
board).
• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance to other objects of

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at least 20cm on each side. Leave at least 50cm of free space above the appliance.
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, including children aged from 8
years and above, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Even care and
cleaning shall not be performeed by children without supervision. Children must
always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
or any parts of the appliance or the packaging. Always keep the appliance
where it is dry, frost-free, and clean, and where young children cannot reach it. Do
not leave the appliance or any part of it unattended, when in reach of young child-
ren.
• Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces (e.g. burner,
heater or oven). Do not use any parts of the appliance with any other device or for
any purpose not described in this booklet. Before operation, always ensure
that the appliance is assembled and connected completely and correctly
according to the instructions in this booklet. Do not handle the appliance or any part
of it with violence.
• Do not use any hard, sharp or edged objects (e.g. knives, forks) with the appli-
ance. For example, use cooking utensils made of wood or plastic to remove your
food. Keep your hands, hair, clothing, as well as any foreign objects away from the
coupling on top of the motor base, while the appliance is connected to the power
supply, to avoid the risk of severe injuries and damage.
• To avoid overheating, with runny ingredients do not operate the motor continuous-
ly for more than 1 minute at a time. Dry ingredients may not be processed for more
than 30 seconds at a time. Allow the motor to rest for 3 minutes before continuing.
If the blades get stuck or agitate noticeably slow, remove the jar to stop operation
immediately and add some liquid, or reduce the amount of ingredients in the jar.
• Do not process inflammable liquids (e.g. high-proof alcohol). Only use the appli-
ance for processing edible food. Do not overfill the jar. However, do not operate
the appliance with the jar empty.
• Before operation, always ensure that there are no foreign objects in the jar, and
the blade assembly is installed leak-free on the jar. Ensure that the motor base will
not tilt or wobble.
• Do not expose the jars to extreme temperature changes to avoid damage. The jars,
lids, and blade assembly are not intended to be used in the microwave oven. Do not
place any part or accessories in a microwave oven to avoid damage.
• Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately. If liquids run out or are spilled on the
motor base, immediately unplug the appliance and remove the jar from the motor
base.

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• Do not process hot food. Always leave hot food cool down to room temperature
before filling it into the jar.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended, when it is connected to the power supply.
Always unplug the appliance, before moving or cleaning the appliance, or when
the appliance is not in use. Always hold the housing at both sides near the bottom
for moving the appliance. Do not hold the appliance at the power cord or jar for
moving the appliance. Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on the appli-
ance or any part of it or in the jar.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads (e.g. metal scouring pads), or
any corrosive chemicals (e.g. bleach) for cleaning. Do not immerse the motor base
or power cord in water or any other liquid. Do not spill or drip any liquids on the
motor base or on the power cord to avoid risk of fire and electric shock.
• Do not place the motor base or the power cord in an automatic dish-
washer.
• Do not leave any food dry on the appliance. Do not leave any food go bad within
the jars. Clean the appliance after use to prevent an accumulation of baked-on foods
(see: 'Care and Cleaning'). Always keep the appliance and its parts, where it is
clean.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The appliance is driven electrically. Place the appliance near a suitable wall power
socket to connect the appliance directly to a protected mains power supply with pro-
tective conductor (earth/ground) connected properly. Ensure that the voltage rating
of your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage requirements of the appli-
ance (230 V, 50 Hz, AC, rated for at least 10 A).
The installation of a residual current operated circuit breaker (r.c.c.b.) with a maxi-
mum rated residual operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is
strongly recommended. If in doubt, contact your electrician for further information.
In various foreign countries, the specifications for power supplies are subject to
incompatible norms. Therefore it is possible that power supplies in foreign countries
do not meet the requirements for safe operation of the appliance. Thus, before ope-
rating the appliance abroad, ensure that safe operation is possible.
• Do not use any desk top multi socket outlet, external timer, or remote control sys-
tems. Do not use an extension cord.
• Always handle power cords with care. The pins of the power plug must be smooth
and clean. Always completely unwind the power cord before use. Do not place the
appliance on a power cord. Power cords may never be knotted, twisted, pulled,
strained or squeezed. Do not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of the

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table or counter. The power cord may not touch hot surfaces or sharp edges. Ensure
that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord. Take care not to entangle in
the power cord. Always grasp the plug to disconnect the power cord. Do not touch
the appliance or power plug with wet hands when the appliance is connected to
the power supply.
• Always ensure that the motor base and the exterior of the jar and blade assem-
bly are completely dry, before assembling/operating the appliance, to avoid risk of
electric shock or fire. DO NOT drip or spill any liquids on the motor base or power
cord. When liquids overflow, run out, or are spilled on the motor base or power
cord, immediately unplug the appliance. Thereafter, clean the appliance and let it
dry for at least 1 day (see: 'Care and Cleaning').
• In the base of the blade assembly, there is a silicone gasket seal ensuring an air-
tight fit with the jars. The gasket seal may become loose during cleaning and food
may stick to the gasket seal due to operation. Thus, after cleaning, ensure that the
gasket seal is properly in place and clean.
• Do not attempt to operate the appliance without the blade assembly screwed pro-
perly and completely leak-free onto the jar to avoid risk of injuries and damage!
See: 'Preparation'.
MOVING PARTS—RISK OF INJURIES
WARNING! The »Design Micro Blender« is designed for processing food. For
this purpose, extremely sharp blades are rotating on high speed. Thus, improper
handling could cause severe injuries and damage. Please keep this in mind.
• Do not insert your hands or any foreign objects (e.g. clothes, brushes, cooking
utensils) in the coupling on top of the motor base, with the appliance connected
to the power supply. Always unplug the appliance before cleaning or moving the
appliance.
• DO NOT try to defeat the safety interlock. Do not attempt to operate the appliance
with the jar or blade assembly damaged or leaking in any way.
• The blades of the blade assembly are very sharp. When handling the blade
assembly, always hold it by the base. Do not touch the blades. Do not attempt to
sharpen the blades. Do not attempt to disassemble the blade assembly in any way.
• Ensure to fasten the blade assembly securely on the jar, before placing the jar onto
the motor base. The threads of the jars, blade assembly, and lids may not be over-
tightened or tilted to avoid leakage and damage to the threads.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Art.-No.: 41029 »Design Micro Blender«
Power supply:: 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Maximum power consumption: 1000 - 1200W
Length of power cord: Approx. 110 cm
Weight (motor base): Approx. 1.96 kg
Dimensions: approx. 14.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 20.5 cm
(width x depth x height)
Capacity: large jar: 1 Litre, small jar: 0.8 Litre
Certification:
Note:
As a result of continuous improvements, the design and specifications of the product
may differ slightly to the unit illustrated on the packaging.

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PROPERTIES OF YOUR NEW »DESIGN MICRO BLENDER«
Your new »Design Micro Blender« can prepare delightful, healthy drinks. However,
it is suited for chopping hard food (e.g. nuts) or even crushing ice as well. For this,
your new »Design Micro Blender« is agitating very sharp knives on high speed.
Conveniently, the blade assembly is screwed on top of the jar, and for operation,
the jar is placed upside down on the motor base. The gasket seal in the base of the
blade assembly prevents leaking.
In most cases, the best results are achieved using short pulses.
After operation, you simply unscrew the blade assembly. This makes emptying of the
jar and cleaning of the blade assembly and jar effortless.
Conveniently, you may use the jar for storing your food. For this, after operation
close the jar with one of the lids. The obtainable jars and lids are interchangeable
as you like.
Use the normal seal lid for storing. Using the Sip & Seal lid, beverages can be
poured without removing the lid.
IMPORTANT: Do not process hot food. For operation, the jar is closed airtight.
Thus, when processing hot food, high pressure could build up in the jar causing lea-
kage and damage to the appliance. Additionally, when opening the jar after ope-
ration, the contents could splash vigorously. Thus, always leave hot food cool
down to room temperature before operation!
Safety Concept
WARNING: For your protection and convenience, your new »Design Micro Blen-
der« is equipped with various safety features. Do not attempt to damage or by-pass
the safety interlocks! Do not attempt to operate the appliance using others than the
designated parts (e.g. jars, blade assembly).
• The blender has a built-in safety interlock. Thus, the motor will operate only with
the designated jars (see: ›Preparations‹). However, do not attempt to operate the
motor base with any parts that are damaged or not recommended by GASTRO-
BACK.
• If the appliance overheats, a thermal safety switch will shut off the motor. Thus,
if the motor stops unexpectedly, just unplug the appliance and let it cool down for
approximately 30 minutes. Thereafter, you can use the appliance again.

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Suggested Uses
You may use your new »Design Micro Blender« for several types of food. Adhere to
the following table to get an overview.
Purpose Type of Food
Chopping Nuts, almonds, chocolate
Grating Cheese, bread crumbs (use the small jar)
Blending Batters, dips
Sauces Vinaigrette, salad dressings, smooth sauces
Frozen Blending Ice, frozen fruit, ice cream
Nutrient Juices and
Smoothies Fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices
Assembly Removal

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BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING: DO NOT let young children play with the appliance, or any part of
it, or the packaging! The blades of the blade assembly are very sharp. Only touch
the blade assembly by its base. Ensure that the ratings of your power supply are as
indicated on the model label of the appliance. See: ›Safeguards for Electrical Appli-
ances‹.
1. Unpack the appliance and all accessories carefully.
2. Check that no parts are damaged or missing (see: ›Knowing Your »Design Micro
Blender«‹).
3. Carefully remove all shipping materials and promotional materials. However,
DO NOT remove the model label.
WARNING: Always unplug, before cleaning. Do not immerse the motor base or
power cord in water or other liquids or spill any liquids on the motor base or power
cord. Do not use any abrasive cleaners for cleaning to avoid damage to the sur-
faces. Do not place the motor base or power cord in an automatic dish-
washer.
4. Before first use and after a longer period of storage, separate the jars, lids and
blade assembly. Clean these parts in warm soapy water.
5. Wipe the exterior of the motor base with a damp sponge or cloth, and dry the
appliance and all parts thoroughly. See: ›Care and Cleaning‹.
Tip:
Jars and lids are dishwasher safe. For this, unscrew the blade assembly from the
jar before placing in the dishwasher. It is recommended that the lids and the blade
assembly are placed on the top rack.

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OPERATION
WARNING – Risk of Injuries: Always ensure that the appliance and all its
parts and accessories are out of reach of young children. The appliance is inten-
ded for cutting and blending food. For this, the appliance is using sharp blades in
high speed rotation. Improper use or misuse may cause severe injuries and damage.
Always unplug the appliance, before moving the appliance or disassembling any
parts of the appliance. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
The blades are very sharp. Use extreme caution when handling the blade assembly.
Only hold the blade assembly by its base.
Only place the appliance on a stable, dry, moisture-resistant, and level surface
(see: ›General Safety Instructions‹). Do not place any clothes, tissue or other foreign
objects on or under the appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, overhea-
ting, or electric shock. Do not block the ventilation slots of the motor base.
Ensure to keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 20 cm on each
side to the edge of the working space and any other objects. During operation leave
at least 50 cm of free space above the appliance for free access.
Before filling and assembling the jar, always ensure that all parts are in proper wor-
king order and completely dry (see: ›General Safety Instructions‹). Do not use the
appliance when there are any cracks, molten parts, or distortions or any other dama-
ge, to avoid risk of overheating, fire and electric shock. Do not use any unsuitable
parts. Always ensure that the jar is assembled leak-free before operation.
If there are any liquids running out during operation, immediately unplug the appli-
ance and remove the jar from the motor base. See: ›Solving Problems‹.
To avoid overheating, with runny ingredients do not operate the motor continuously
for more than 1 minute. Dry ingredients may not be processed continuously for more
than 30 seconds. Allow the motor to rest for at least 3 minutes before continuing. If
the blades get stuck or agitate noticeably slow, stop operation immediately and add
some liquid, or reduce the amount of ingredients in the jar.
Never run the appliance with the jar empty to avoid overheating.
Do not use any hard or edged objects (e.g. knives, metal scrapers) with the appli-
ance to avoid damage to the surfaces. Only use cooking utensils made of wood or
plastics.
Note:
Jars and lids are interchangeable as you like.

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PREPARATION
1. Prepare your food. Remove all inedible parts and cut your food in cubes of
approx. 1 cm in size.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the jar to avoid overflow during operation. At the
maximum, fill to the MAX FILL line on the jar. Do not fill in hot ingredients to avoid
a build-up of high pressure during operation.
2. Place the motor base on a suitable surface near a suitable wall power outlet
(see: ›General Safety Instructions‹ and ›Important Safeguards for Electrical Appli-
ances‹).
3. Ensure the unit is unplugged and all parts are in proper working order.
4. Add the ingredients to the jar. However, at the maximum fill the jar to the MAX
FILL line. If you wish to process larger amounts, divide up your food into portions.
IMPORTANT: In the base of the blade assembly, there is a silicone gasket seal
ensuring an airtight fit with the jars. During cleaning, the gasket seal may become
loose. Thus, after cleaning and before each use always ensure that the gasket seal
is properly in place and completely clean.
5. Ensure that the silicone gasket seal in the base of the blade assembly is in place
and clean. Then place the blade assembly onto the jar and align the threads so
that the blade assembly sits flat on the jar without being tilted. Without violence,
screw the blade assembly onto the jar until you get a good seal.
6. Turn the jar upside down and ensure that the jar is completely leak-free.
PROCESSING YOUR FOOD
7. Insert the plug into the power supply outlet.
8. Place the jar onto the motor base, aligning the tabs on the jar with the slits in
the motor base.
IMPORTANT: As soon as you press down the jar on the motor base, the motor starts
operation. Hold the jar tight to ensure that it will not fall down.
Keep in mind that the appliance will process your food within seconds. In most
cases, processing more than a few seconds will not be necessary. To avoid overhe-
ating, with runny ingredients do not operate the motor continuously for more than
1 minute. Dry ingredients may not be processed continuously for more than 30
seconds. Allow the motor to rest for 3 minutes before continuing. If the blades get
stuck or agitate noticeably slow, stop operation immediately by removing the jar.
Add some liquid, or reduce the amount of ingredients in the jar.
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10. With most types of food you will get best results by pulsing. For this, shortly press
down the jar several times.
11. If you wish to process your food continuously for several seconds, while holding
the jar pressed down turn the jar clockwise to lock it safely in place. The jar may
not wobble or tilt.
12. When your food has reached the desired consistency, remove the jar from the
motor base. If you have locked the jar on the motor base, turn the jar counter-
clockwise and pull it straight up to remove it.
13. Unplug the appliance.
14. Turn the jar upright and unscrew the blade assembly by turning it counter-clock-
wise. Only hold the blade assembly by its base to avoid cutting yourself, while
rinsing the blade assembly under clear tap water.
Tip:
You may store your food in the jar quite a while with the lid (normal lid or Sip &
Seal lid) in place. If you have mixed some beverages, it is best to use the Sip &
Seal lid. Twist the lid to seal and pour out as you like. However, you should not
use the jar for storing food in general to avoid discolouration and excessive wear.
In any case, avoid to leave any food go bad in the jar.
15. If you wish to store your food in the jar for a while, simply screw one of the pro-
vided lids onto the jar.
16. After usage, clean the appliance according to the instructions in chapter ›Care
and Cleaning‹.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the appliance unattended while connected to the power
supply. Always unplug the motor base when the appliance is not in use. It is best to
store the blade assembly attached to an empty jar when not in use.

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SOLVING PROBLEMS
If any problems occur during operation, you will find solutions in this section.
Problem Reason The Solution
Appliance doesn't turn on
and the motor doesn’t start
AND
the blade assembly doesn’t rotate.
The appliance is not live. Ensure that the appliance is
connected to a sufficient power
supply (see: ›Important Safeguards
for Electrical Appliances‹).
Test the power outlet by connecting
a lamp.
The safety interlock is active,
because the blade assembly or the
jar is not installed correctly.
The blade assembly must be screwed
correctly onto the jar and may not
be misaligned. Insert the tabs of the
jar in the slits on the motor base and
press down the jar.
See: ›Processing Your Food‹.
The blade assembly is blocked. Remove the jar from the motor base
and take out the obstacles. Chop in
short pulses.
See: ›Processing Your Food‹.
The thermal safety switch is active. Remove the jar. Then unplug and
leave the appliance cool down for
approx. 30 minutes. Thereafter, try
again.
There is a severe problem. Unplug the appliance and call your
customer service for support.
See: ›Information and Service‹.
Lid or blade assembly will not pro-
perly align to the jar.
You did not align the threads of
the jar and lid or blade assembly
properly.
With the thread tilted when screwed
on, the jar will be leaking. Install lid
or blade assembly according to the
instructions in section ›Preparation‹.
Food is too finely chopped or too
watery.
The food has been over processed. The »Design Micro Blender« needs
only a few seconds for achieving
best results. Try short pulses.
The results are insufficient. Ingredients cling to the inner walls
of the jar.
Remove the jar and stir the
ingredients. Thereafter, operate in
short intervals (pulse operation) for
even blending and chopping.
Especially for frozen ingredients,
pulse in short intervals of 2-5
seconds.

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Problem Reason The Solution
You cannot get snow from ice cubes. The ice has not been cold enough
and has been thawed already.
For best result use ice straight from
the freezer.
You are not pulsing properly. Try operating in short intervals.
The jar has been wet, when filling
in the ice.
Ensure that the jar is completely dry,
before adding ice.
Jar is leaking. The blade assembly or lid is not
installed correctly. Leaking may
occur, if it is misaligned when
screwed onto the jar.
Install the blade assembly according
to the instructions in section
›Preparation‹. The blade assembly
or lid may not be tilted. Thus, ensure
not to misalign the threads.
The gasket seal is not properly in
place.
Ensure that the gasket seal at the
base of the blade assembly or rim of
the lid is inserted properly.
See: ›Preparation‹.
The appliance does not stop when
removing the jar. This is a severe problem! Immediately unplug the
appliance and call your customer
service for support.
See: ›Information and Service‹.

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CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING: Always unplug the appliance, before moving or cleaning the appli-
ance. Do not hold your hands or any foreign objects into the coupling on
the motor base with the appliance still connected to the power supply.
Always handle the blade assembly with caution to avoid injuries, as the blades
are very sharp. Only touch the blade assembly by its base. Do not attempt to
remove the blades from the base of the blade assembly or attempt to separate the
blades.
CAUTION: Do not place the appliance or any parts of it on surfaces that are
sensitive to heat, fat or moisture. Do not use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or corrosive chemicals (e.g. bleach, solving agents) for cleaning the appliance or
any parts of it, to avoid damage to the surfaces. Do not use any hard or sharp-edged
objects for cleaning. Do not immerse the housing of the appliance or the power cord
in water or any other liquid. Do not spill or drip any liquids on or in these parts to
avoid risk of fire and electric shock. Jars and lids may be cleaned in an automatic
dishwasher. However, DO NOT clean the motor base or power cord in an
automatic dishwasher. Do not use violence!
In general, you should avoid to leave any food dry on or go bad in the jar. As well,
you should not store food for an extended period of time in the jar to avoid disco-
louration. After processing, remove and rinse the blade assembly and, if desired,
close the jar with a provided lid. To clean the jar after emptying, use warm dish-
water and proceed according to the following instructions. This way, you avoid the
build-up of dried-on food on the jar, lid and blade assembly, and keep the appliance
hygienically clean.
CLEANING THE MOTOR BASE
CAUTION: Do not clean the motor base or power cord in an automatic dish-
washer.
1. Turn the jar counter-clockwise and lift it upwards to remove it from the motor
base.
2. Unplug the motor base.
3. Wipe the motor base with a slightly damp cloth. Then wipe dry. Thereafter, lea-
ve the motor base dry naturally for approx. 30 minutes, where it is out of reach
of young children.
USING THE SELF-CLEANING FEATURE
If you have made beverages or have processed very runny foods, you may clean jar,
lid and blade assembly effortlessly, via running the appliance with some lukewarm
dishwater. Just proceed according to the following instructions.

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WARNING: Always handle the blade assembly with caution to avoid injuries,
as the blades are very sharp. Only touch the blade assembly by its base. Do
not fill the jar over the MAX filling line to avoid overheating. Do not fill in hot
liquids. The dishwater for cleaning may be hand-warm at the maximum.
1. Rinse the jar and blade assembly with clear tap water.
Tip:
Possibly, fibrous foods leave stubborn residues on the blades. Before running the
following cleaning process, remove these residues via a small soft brush (e.g. a
toothbrush) and rinse with clear tap water.
2. Fill the jar up to the MAX FILL line with lukewarm dishwater. However do not
overfill the jar. Then replace the blade assembly.
3. Operate the appliance with some pulses. See: ›Processing Your Food‹.
4. If some leftover particles dried onto the interior of the jar, fill the jar again with
about 100 ml lukewarm dishwater and screw on the blade assembly. Leave the
jar soak for approx. 10 minutes. Then lock the jar onto the motor base and let
the appliance operate for about 20-30 seconds to loosen the residues.
5. When the jar is clean, remove the jar from the motor base and unplug the motor
base. Remove the blade assembly from the jar and discard the water. Rinse jar
and blade assembly under running tap water.
6. Dry all parts thoroughly and leave dry naturally where the parts are out of
reach of young children.
Tip:
If this method is not sufficient, you should clean the parts according to the instruc-
tions below.
CLEANING JAR, LIDS AND BLADE ASSEMBLY SEPARATELY
If you wish a somewhat more thorough cleaning of the jar, lids and blade assembly,
or if food dried on these parts of the appliance and could not be removed via the
method described above, you may clean jar, lid and blade assembly according to
the following instructions.
WARNING – Risk of Injuries! The blades are very sharp. Handle with special
care and avoid touching the blades with your fingers. Only hold the blade assembly
by its base. Do not attempt to disassemble the blade assembly. Always ensure that
the appliance and all its parts are out of reach of young children.
1. Remove the jar from the motor base. Unplug the appliance.

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2. Unscrew the blade assembly from the jar. Only touch the blade assembly by its
base to avoid getting cut.
CAUTION: Do not clean the motor base or power cord in an automatic dish-
washer. Do not use any hard or sharp-edged objects for cleaning. Do not use any
aggressive or abrasive cleaners.
Ensure that the gasket seals in the base of the blade assembly and lids will not be
damage or lost, as they ensure an airtight fit with the jars. Thus, after cleaning,
always ensure that the gasket seal is properly in place.
3. Clean the jars, lids and blade assembly in warm dishwater, using a soft nylon
brush.
However, you may clean jars and lids in an automatic dishwasher. For this, place
the lids on the top rack. With an automatic dishwasher featuring temperature con-
trol, select a low temperature.
Tip:
If there are stubborn residues sticking still on the parts, you may soak the jars, lids,
and blade assembly in warm dishwater for 5-10 minutes before cleaning.
4. Dry the parts thoroughly after cleaning, and thereafter let dry naturally for
approx. 1 hour, where the parts are out of reach of young children. Ensu-
re that the silicone gasket seal at the base of the blade assembly is securely in
place.
IMPORTANT: It is good advice wrap the blade assembly in a clean cloth, to avoid
unintentionally touching the blades.
STORAGE
WARNING: Young children must be supervised that they do not play with the appli-
ance or any part of it. When the appliance is not in use, always unplug the appli-
ance. Do not leave the appliance unattended while connected to the power supply
to avoid risk of electric shock or fire. The blades of the blade assembly are very
sharp. Always ensure that no-one will touch the blades unintentionally. Only touch
the blade assembly by its base.
CAUTION: Do not hold the appliance by the power cord or jar for moving the
appliance. To move the appliance, always grasp the housing at both sides.
Ensure to store the appliance and its parts where it is clean, dry and safe from frost,
direct sunlight and inadmissible strain (mechanical or electric shock, frost, heat,
moisture, direct sunlight) and where it is out of reach of young children. Do not place
any hard or heavy objects on or in the appliance or any part of it.