Grundig BL 5340 User manual

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Product code 1807601
HAND BLENDER
BL 5340

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SAFETY AND SET-UP _________________________
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before
using this appliance. Follow all the safety instructions
to avoid damage caused by improper use.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference. If this
appliance is given to a third party, then this instruction
manual must also be handed over.
 The appliance is designed for domestic use only. It
should not be used for any commercial purpose.
 This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep
the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
 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.
 If you do not follow the instructions detailed above
or misuse the appliance in any way, there is a
danger you may injure yourself or others.
 Children shall not play with the appliance.
 Always disconnect the blender from the power
supply if it is left unattended and before, assembling,
disassembling or cleaning, or if a fault occurs; do not
allow children to use the blender without supervision.

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 Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet
applicable safety standards. Therefore, if the
appliance or supply cord (power cord) is damaged
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard. Faulty or unqualified repair work may
cause danger and risk to the user.
 The blades are very sharp! To avoid injury, care
should be taken when handling the sharp cutting
blades, emptying the bowl and during cleaning.
 Never clean the appliance with bare hands. Always
use a brush.
 Do not touch, attach or remove any of the
appliance’s moving parts until they have come to a
complete stop.
 Always keep hair, clothing and other objects away
from the appliance while it is in use to prevent injury
or damage.
 This appliance is only suitable for household use.
 Make sure that your local power supply
corresponds to the information on the label. The
only way to disconnect the appliance from the
power supply is to pull the power plug out of the
power outlet.
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 Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.
 For additional protection, this appliance should be
connected to a household residual current device
with a rating of no more than 30 mA. Consult your
electrician for advice.
 Do not submerge the appliance, the power cord or
power plug in water or any other liquid.
 Avoid damaging the power cord by not squeezing,
bending or rubbing it on sharp edges. Keep the
power cord away from hot surfaces and open flames.
 Do not use an extension cord with the appliance.
 Never use the appliance if the power cord or the
appliance is damaged.
 Do not dismantle the appliance under any
circumstances. No warranty claims are accepted for
damage caused by improper handling.
 Do not leave this appliance unattended when it is in
use. Extreme caution is advised when the appliance
is being used near children and persons who are
restricted in their physical, sensory or mental abilities.
 Before using the appliance for the first time, carefully
clean all parts that come into contact with food or water.
Please see details in the “Cleaning and care” section.
 Dry the appliance and all accessories before
connecting it to a power supply and prior to
attaching the accessories.
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 Do not operate the appliance without the ingredients
in the measuring beaker or chopping bowl.
 Never place the appliance, attachments, power
cord or plug on hot surfaces such as a gas or
electric burner, heated oven or hot liquids and food.
Let hot liquids or food cool down to 80ºC or less
before operation.
 Use this appliance for its intended purpose.
 Never switch on the appliance for longer than you
need to process the food.
 Never switch on the appliance with damp or wet hands.
 Only use the original accessories or those that are
recommended by the manufacturer.
 The appliance is designed to process only common
household quantities.
 Do not use the appliance if the blades are damaged
or show signs of wear.
 Always operate this appliance on a heat-resistant,
even, stable, dry, non-slip surface.
 Make sure that there is no danger that the power
cord could be accidentally pulled or that someone
could trip over it when the appliance is in use.
 Position the appliance so the plug is always accessible.

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 Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the
power supply (power socket) before changing the
accessories or approaching parts that move in use.
For example, disconnect it from the power supply
(power socket) before you use a spatula to remove the
food from the measuring beaker or chopping bowl.
 This appliance is not suitable for crushing ice or dry or
hard foods as the blades will quickly become blunt or
damaged.
 Remove bones and stones from food to prevent the
blades or appliance being damaged.
 To reduce the risk of injury, never fix the blades onto the
base when it is not sitting properly on a level surface.
 Make sure that the chopper’s lid is firmly fixed in
place before turning the appliance on.
 This appliance should not be in operation for longer
than 15 seconds if it is not processing anything.
 This appliance is intended for short periods of use and
may not be used for longer than 1 minute when blending
or chopping, or 3 minutes when whisking at one time.
After use, let the appliance cool down sufficiently.
 Only use the chopping blade with the chopping
bowl provided. Always take out the chopping blade
from the bowl before cleaning.
 Only use this appliance indoors. Do not use this
appliance in the bathroom or outside.

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 No liability can be assumed for possible damages
that may have been caused by incorrect usage or
mishandling of the appliance.
 Danger of suffocation! Keep all packaging materials
away from children.
 Remove all packaging materials and labels and
dispose of them according to the applicable legal
regulations. Please contact your local authority in
regard to disposal and recycling in your area.
 Always connect the appliance to a wall socket.
 To guarantee the safety of the appliance, do not
alter the safety features in any way.
 If you do not follow the instructions detailed above
or misuse the appliance in any way, there is a
danger you may injure yourself or others.
 Products sold in the UK have a British Standard
plug. In the event of an electrical overload the fuse
may blow. Please have the fuse replaced by the
manufacturer or qualified service personnel.

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AT A GLANCE _______________________________
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
GRUNDIG Hand Blender BL 5340.
Please read the following user notes carefully so you
can enjoy your quality product from GRUNDIG for
many years to come.
A responsible approach!
GRUNDIG focuses on contractually agreed
social working conditions with fair wages for
both internal employees and suppliers, as
well as on the efficient use of raw materials
with continual waste reduction of several
tones of plastic each year.
For a future worth living.
For a good reason. Grundig.
Special features
This appliance is perfectly suitable for preparing sauces,
dips, soups, mayonnaise and baby food, as well as
mixing drinks and milkshakes, chopping vegetables,
herbs, meat, fruits, nuts and cheese.
The GRUNDIG Hand Blender is equipped with:
 A quiet and powerful 600W motor.
 Soft touch, easy grip handle.
 Smart storage system – the compact storage box
holds all the accessories and saves space.
 Easy-to-use speed control switch subtly adjusts
the speed giving you greater control over your
chopping, blending and whisking. Plus, the turbo
button helps you process even the toughest
ingredients.
 Stainless steel blender with lengthened handle
enables you to blend in tall containers and hot
liquids.
 Durable, easy-to-clean chopping bowl and
measuring beaker.
Controls and parts
Please refer to the illustration on page 3.
A Power cord and plug
B Speed control switch
C On/Off button, level I
D On/Off button, level II
E Base unit
F Blender
G Whisk holder
H Balloon whisk
I Chopper lid
J Chopping blades
K Chopping bowl with non-slip base
L Measuring beaker lid
M Measuring beaker
N Storage box

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OPERATION ________________________________
Preparation
1 Remove all packaging material, stickers and
protective foil. Dispose of them according to the
applicable statutory regulations.
2 Before using the appliance for the first time, clean
all parts that come into contact with food. (See the
“Cleaning and care” section.)
3 Prepare the food in small pieces before using the
appliance.
Notes
 Your hand blender is designed for small quantities
of food and should not be used for any other
application.
 Do not overfill the beaker or bowl; small amounts
are easier to process.
 Do not process hard items such as coffee beans,
ice cubes, nutmeg, bones, herb stalks, nutshells and
meat tendons or gristle.
Maximum quantities and processing
time
Ingredients Maximum
quantities
Processing
time
Meat/fish 250g 10 seconds
Herbs 50g 10 seconds
Nuts (peanuts, almonds walnuts) 100g 10 seconds
Cheese 100g 5 seconds
Bread 1 slice 5 seconds
Eggs (hard-boiled) 2 eggs 5 seconds
Onions (cut into quarters) 150g 10 seconds
Biscuits 150g 10 seconds
Blending
1 Put the food in the measuring beaker M or similar
bowl.
2 To assemble, put the blender F onto the base
unit E and twist to the left until it locks firmly into
place.
3 Insert the plug A into a wall socket.
4 Immerse the blender F into the food
Note
 To prevent the ingredients from splashing, do not
press the On/Off button I or II [ C or D ] until
the blender has been immersed in the ingredients.
We recommend that you start with level I and
increase to level II speed when the liquid thickens.
5 Press and hold down the On/Off button I or II
[ C or D ] to start blending. To subtly adjust the
level I speed, slide the speed control switch B left
or right.
6 Move the appliance slowly up and down and in
circles to blend the food.
7 Release the On/Off I or II button [ C or D ] when
you have finished blending.
8 Pull the plug from the wall socket.
9 To disassemble, twist the base unit E to the right
and pull apart.
Notes
 To prevent damaging or overheating the hand
blender:
– Do not use it continuously for longer than 1
minute at one time.
– When using the blender in a cooking pot,
make sure you remove it from the stove before
blending.
 To prevent the food from splashing, make sure the
blender is immersed in the food before you turn it on.
Always turn off the blender when you are not using it.

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Chopping
You can quickly make this recipe for Chinese Mushroom
Pizza when you use your blender’s chopping blade.
1 Ingredients:
Pizza toppings Pizza dough
300g x cheese 300g x flour
200g x Chinese mushroom 1 x egg
25g x green pepper 120g x milk
5g x shallot 3g x yeast powder
4 pieces x bacon 5g x salt
6 tablespoons x pizza sauce
1 teaspoon x pepper
2 Mix all the pizza dough ingredients together in
a bowl and then knead it into a smooth dough.
3 Cover the bowl with a dry cloth and leave it in
a warm place until the dough has risen to become
three times its original size.
4 Roll the dough into a 30 cm square and place it
on a lightly greased baking tray. You can make
the pizza edges a bit thicker if you want a crusty
edge.
5 Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the pizza
base.
6 Sprinkle 50 percent of the cheese on top of the
sauce. Then add all the mushrooms, green pepper,
shallots and bacon onto the pizza base and
season with pepper.
7 Place the pizza in the middle of a preheated
220°C oven for 20 minutes.
8 Take the pizza out of the oven and sprinkle the
remaining cheese over the pizza. Now return it
to the oven for a further 10 minutes.
Caution
 The chopping blades are very sharp. Handle with
care and do not touch the blades.
 Always take the plug out of the wall socket when
you are accessing the chopping bowl.
 Only use the chopping bowl provided with the
chopping blade. Do not use the chopping blade
in any other way.
Notes
 Do not chop extremely hard items such as coffee
beans, ice cubes, nutmeg, grains and bones. Remove
stalks from herbs, shells from nuts, bones, tendons
and gristle from meat.
 Prepare the food in small pieces (max. 200g).
1 Place the chopping bowl K on a heat-resistant,
even, stable, dry, non-slip surface.
2 Put the chopping blade J onto the chopping
bowl’s spindle K.
3 Place the food in the chopping bowl K.
4 Put the chopper lid I onto the chopping bowl K.
5 Place the base unit E onto the chopper lid I and
twist to the left until it locks firmly into place.
Note
 During operation, always hold the chopping bowl
with one hand to stop it tipping over.
6 Insert the plug A into a wall socket.
7 Press and hold down the On/Off I or II button
[ C or D ] to start processing.
Notes
 The speed control switch B can only be used on
level 1 C. To subtly adjust the level I speed, slide the
speed control switch B to the left or right.
 For great results, intermittently press the On/Off II
button D.
 Do not use the chopper for longer than 1 minute at
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8 Release the On/Off I or II button [ C or D ]
when you have finished processing.
9 Pull the plug from the wall socket.
10 To disassemble, twist the base unit E to the
right and pull apart. Take the chopper lid off
and carefully take the chopping blade out
of the chopping bowl before emptying the
chopped food.
Notes
 If the chopping blades are slow or not working, pull
out the power plug and then take the base unit and
chopper lid off. Check if something is blocking the
blades and/or remove some of the food from the
chopper bowl.
 Use a spatula to remove food that is stuck on the
sides of the bowl.
Whisking
Notes
 You can use the balloon whisk for whipping cream
and beating eggs.
 Never use more than 4 egg whites or 400ml cream.
1 Put the food in the measuring beaker M or similar
bowl.
2 To assemble, put the balloon whisk H into the
whisk holder G.
Attach the base unit E onto the whisk holder G and
twist to the left until it firmly locks into place.
3 Insert the plug A into a wall socket.
4 Put the balloon whisk H into the food.
5 Press and hold the On/Off level I or II button
[ C or D ] to start whisking.
Notes
 The speed control switch B can only be used on
level 1. To subtly adjust the level I speed, slide the
speed control switch B to the left or right.
 Move the appliance slowly up and down and in
circles to whisk the food.
6 Release the On/Off I or II button [ C or D ]
when you have finished whisking.
7 Pull the plug from the wall socket.
8 To disassemble, twist the base unit E to the right
and pull apart. Pull the balloon whisk H from the
whisk holder G.
Notes
 To prevent damaging or overheating the hand
blender:
– Do not use it continuously for longer than
3 minutes.
– When using the whisk in a cooking pot, make
sure you remove it from the stove before
whisking.
To prevent the mixture from overflowing, do not overfill
the measuring beaker or other similar bowl. Small
amounts are easier to process.

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INFORMATION _____________________________
Cleaning and care
Caution
 Never use petrol, solvents or abrasive cleaners,
metal objects or hard brushes to clean the
appliance.
 Do not touch the sharp blades. Use a brush.
 Never put the base unit E or power cord A in
water or any other liquids and never hold them
under running water.
1 Turn the appliance off and disconnect it from the
wall socket.
2 Let the appliance cool down completely.
3 Use a damp, soft cloth to clean the base unit E.
4 Clean the blender F, chopper lid I and whisk
holder G with warm, soapy water and dry them
thoroughly. Never submerge them in dishwater.
5 Only the storage box N, balloon whisk H,
chopping bowl K, chopping blade J, measuring
beaker M and its lid L can be cleaned in the
dishwasher.
6 To clean the chopping bowl’s non-slip base K,
gently prise the rubber non-slip base from the
chopping bowl and wash in warm soapy water.
Dry thoroughly and then fix it back onto the
chopping bowl.
Note
 Before using or storing the appliance after cleaning,
dry all parts carefully using a soft towel.
Storage
To save space in your kitchen, you can compactly store
all parts as shown in the diagram below.
If you will not be using the blender for a long period
of time, please store it carefully.
 Make sure the appliance is unplugged and
completely dry.
 Store it in a cool, dry place.
 Make sure the appliance is always kept out of the
reach of children.
Environmental note
This product has been manufactured with high quality
parts and materials that can be reused and are suitable
for recycling.
This marking indicates that this product should not be
disposed with other household waste throughout the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. To return your used device, please use the
return and collection systems or contact the retailer
where the product was purchased. They can take this
product for environmentally safe recycling.
Help protect the environment by recycling used
products.
Technical data
Power supply: 220 V – 240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Power: 600 W
Noise level: 80 dB(A)
This products conforms to the European
directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/
EC, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU
Technical and design modifications reserved.

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