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GHM401SS-20 Hand mixer
User Guide 220-240V~50Hz, 300W
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About this guide
We’re here to help you get the most from your hand mixer,
so please keep hold of this manual for future use.
WARNINGS:
THIS PRODUCT WAS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO
MEET STRICT QUALITY AND SAFETY STANDARDS. THERE ARE,
HOWEVER, SOME OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS THAT YOU
SHOULD BE AWARE OF.
1. Read all warnings & instructions in this manual to ensure you
get the best out of your product.
2. For household use only.
3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons
in order to avoid hazard.
4. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
5. Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved.
6. Children shall not play with the appliance.
7. To avoid re, electric shock, or injury, never immerse the
mixer, cord, or plug in water or liquid. Do not use with wet
hands.
8. Always disconnect the appliance from the supply before
assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
9. Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before
changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use.
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10. Do not continuously operate for more than 5 minutes,
at any speed setting, at a time as this can overheat the
motor. For turbo speed, continuous operation should be
less than 1 minute. Always allow the motor to cool to room
temperature before continuing to use.
11. Before connecting the hand mixer to the power, check
the voltage shown on the appliance corresponds with the
voltage in your home. If it doesn’t, contact your local store.
12. Do not use if the appliance, cord or plug is damaged.
13. The cord shouldn’t hang over the edge of a table or counter,
or touch a hot surface.
14. Do not place on or near gas, electric burners or ovens.
15. Keep away from harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or
solvents.
16. Remove all packaging prior to use. Inspect the product for
any damage before use. If damage is found, notify ASDA to
exchange the product.
17. Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
18. Don’t use the mixer for anything other than its intended use.
19. Please don’t dismantle. If a fault occurs, have the mixer
inspected in a qualied repair shop or return to us at ASDA.
20. Keep ngers, hair, clothing and utensils away from all
moving parts. Only use a scraper when the appliance is not
in use.
21. Never leave unattended when in use.
22. Remove beaters from the hand mixer before washing them.
23. Do not use the appliance to mix really hard ingredients.
NOTE: Please avoid letting the unit come into contact with
acidic food.

You should have
Hand mixer, whisks & dough hooks
How to…
…recognise the parts of your hand mixer
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Before inserting the attachments, ensure the mixer
is not plugged in and the speed adjuster is set to ‘0’.
TO FIT THE WHISKS:
1. Slot the whisks into the attachment points. The
whisks are the same so can slot into either point.
2. Push the whisks in until they click into place
(you may need to rotate the whisks slightly to
fully insert them).
3. Always ensure the whisks are fully inserted before
using the mixer.
TO FIT THE DOUGH HOOKS:
1. Slot the dough hook with the metal ring into the right
attachment point.
2. Slot the other dough hook into the left attachment point.
3. Push the dough hooks in until they click into place
(you may need to rotate the dough hooks slightly to
fully insert them).
4. Always ensure the dough hooks are fully inserted before
using the mixer.
Metal
ring
How to…
…assemble/disassemble the attachments on your
hand mixer
Select the desired attachments, depending on your mixing task:
Dough hooks
for kneading
bread and pasta
dough etc.
Whisks
for whisking,
mixing and
beating.

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USING THE MIXER
1. Plug the mixer into the power socket and switch on.
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desired speed (between 1 and 6), 1 being the slowest
and 6 the highest. The mixer will run at a higher speed
when pressing the turbo button.
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and gradually work up to the faster speeds to prevent
splashing. Remember to never continuously use the
mixer for more than two cycles of 5 minutes at a time
and to allow to cool for 20 minutes before using again.
For turbo speed, continuous operation should be less
than 1 minute. Always allow the motor to cool to room
temperature before continuing to use.
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off by sliding the speed adjuster to the off position ‘0’.
5. Turn off at the socket and unplug.

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How to…
…clean your hand mixer
Make sure the hand mixer is switched off and disconnected from the power.
1. Wipe over the outside surfaces with a damp cloth and wipe any excess food particles
from the power cord (never immerse the mixer or power cord in water or liquid).
2. Wash the whisks and dough hooks in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
The whisks and dough hooks are dishwasher safe.
3. Ensure all items are completely dry before storing the hand mixer in a cool, dry place.
As a guide for mixing using the whisks, please refer to the table. If the mix is thick, sticky
flour or dough, use the dough hooks and a low speed setting (1 or 2).
Speed Procedure
1 Use for mixing dry ingredients and for folding in liquid ingredients,
such as egg whites and whipped cream.
2 Use for creaming, stirring, making sauces, gravies, puddings and
quick breads.
3 Use for all-purpose mixing, such as preparing packaged cake mixes
and creaming sugar & butter together.
4 Use for smoothing batters.
5 & 6 Use for whipping cream, beating egg whites and making
mashed potatoes.
6. Remove the whisks/dough hooks by pressing the eject
button until they pop out.
Please note the whisks/dough hooks can only be removed
when the speed adjuster is set to the off position ‘0’.

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How to…
…change the fuse
1. Only use a 3A fuse.
2. To change the fuse, place a screwdriver into the
recess of the plug cover and pull the fuse holder
upward until it’s free.
3. Slide the fuse out and pop in the replacement.
4. Slot the fuse holder back into the recess and push
down until it locks into place.

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Notes…

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GHM401SS-20 Hand mixer
Customer services information
If you have any problems, or just need
some advice or more information on
your product, then don’t hesitate
to contact customer services at the
telephone number or address shown
opposite. N.B. When calling or writing
please have your product site
code handy.
Call
0800 952 0101
ASDA, Leeds LS11 5AD
If for any reason you’re not
completely satisfied with
our product, return it within
100 days with your proof of
purchase, and we’ll give you an
exchange or a refund.
UK Mainland stores only.
Excludes franchises.
The guarantee excludes flat pack
furniture, which can’t be returned
if it has been partly or fully
assembled unless faulty
or mis-described.
Also excludes mattresses,
which can’t be returned for
hygiene reasons once used,
unless faulty or mis-described.
15A.09.22.206

ASDA, Leeds LS11 5AD/ ASDA, Antrim BT41 4GY
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