GVA HM825 User manual

Instruction Manual
Hand Mixer
/ GVAHM825

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Contents
Important safety instructions 3
Parts of your hand mixer 5
Getting started 6
Instructions 7
Selecting the right mixing speed 8
Care and cleaning instructions 9
Responsible disposal 10
Cooking Tips 11

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Important Safety Instructions
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this
type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed
warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. If applicable, pass these instructions
on to the next owner of the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when
using an electrical appliance, including the following:
Electrical safety and cord handling
• Before first use, make sure the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to your local outlet voltage. If it does not match, contact the after
sales support line and do not use the mixer.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or the mixer
itself in water or other liquid.
• Ensure your hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the
appliance.
• Never wash the motor housing in water. If the mixer is accidentally immersed,
immediately unplug the power plug, dry the appliance and have it checked by
qualified service personnel.
• Check the power cord regularly for visible damage. If the cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, its authorised service centres or similar
qualified personnel to avoid any hazards.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or benchtop or touch hot
surfaces.
• Do not operate an appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
In case of damage, call our after sales support line for information on
examination, repair or adjustment.
• Unplug the mixer from the outlet when the appliance is not in use, before
adding or removing any parts, or before cleaning.
• Do not pull on the cord when unplugging the appliance, always pull the plug
to disconnect.

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Important Safety Instructions (Cont.)
Usage conditions and restrictions
• This appliance is intended for household use only. It is not suitable for
commercial use. Do not use it for purposes other than mixing.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the mixer.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not operate the appliance outdoors. Do not place it near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Do not insert any objects (cutlery, utensils) while the appliance is in operation.
• Do not use the mixing tools to mix hard ingredients such as frozen butter or frozen
dough.
• Before connecting the power cord to a power outlet, ensure the switch is in
the “0” position (“OFF”) .
• Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils away
from mixing tools during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons or
damage to the mixer.
• WARNING: Do not continuously operate the Hand Mixer for more than 5
minutes under heavy loads. Rest the unit for at least 30 minutes
between two consecutive cycles.
• Handle the beaters and the dough hooks with care and never remove them
until the appliance has completely stopped.
• Switch off the appliance and unplug the cord before changing accessories or
handling parts which move when it is in use.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use. Disconnect it from the
power supply when you are finished with it, when you have to leave the room
and before cleaning.
• To disconnect the mixer, turn the control off, then remove the plug from the
wall outlet.
• Always remove the mixing tools from the mixer unit before washing.

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Parts of your Hand Mixer
1. Turbo button
2. Speed control / Ejector button
3. Handle
4. Power unit
5. Beaters
6. Dough Hooks
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Getting Started
Before first use
• Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made
sure your new Hand Mixer is undamaged and in good working order. Plastic
wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so
ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach.
• Inspect the cord and plug for damage. Do not use the appliance if the
appliance or its cord have been damaged or are not working properly.
• Wash the beaters and dough hooks in warm, soapy water to remove any dust
or other remnants from the manufacturing process. Rinse with clean water
and dry thoroughly.
Assembling the mixing tools
• Before assembling the mixing tools, ensure that the power cord is unplugged
from the power outlet and the speed selector is on the “0” position.
• Choose the attachments appropriate for the task to be performed: beaters
are for whipping egg whites or cream and for mixing liquids, batters or lighter
cake and biscuit doughs; dough hooks are for kneading heavier doughs.
• Insert the mixing tools into the mixer unit.
• NOTE: You can insert the beaters in either socket, as the beaters are identical.
The dough hooks, however, only fit into their dedicated sockets: the
one with the washer fits into the bigger socket and the other one into
the small socket. The dough hooks cannot be inserted the other
way round.

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Using the Hand Mixer
• Assemble the mixing tools as described on the opposite page.
• Plug the cord into an appropriate power outlet.
• Hold the mixer over the bowl and insert the tools into your ingredients. Turn
the speed selector to your desired setting and the appliance will start working.
There are five speed settings plus a turbo button which, when pressed,
increases the speed by one third. (See page 8 for more on the speed settings.)
• When kneading yeast dough, we recommend starting with a slow speed and
then increasing the speed progressively to achieve the best results.
• CAUTION: Do not stick knives, metal spoons, forks or any other utensils into
the bowl when the mixer is operating.
• When mixing is completed, turn the speed selector to the “0” (“OFF”) position
and unplug the cord from the power outlet.
• If necessary, scrape any excess food particles from the beaters or dough
hooks with a rubber or wooden spatula.
• Hold the beaters/dough hooks with one hand and press the eject button firmly
down with the other hand to release the mixing tools.
• CAUTION: Remove the accessories only when the mixer is turned off and
unplugged from the power outlet.
WARNING!
Do not continuously operate the Hand Mixer for more than 5 minutes
under heavy loads.
Rest the unit for at least 30 minutes between two consecutive cycles.
Instructions

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Selecting the right mixing speed
Speed settings
Speed Usage
LOW Speed 1 •Mixing dry ingredients (such as flour, sugar, ground
nuts, cocoa powder).
•Mixing liquids and more liquid batters.
•Stirring small solid ingredients (such as nuts,
chocolate chips, raisins, chopped fruit pieces) into
cake and biscuit dough.
Speed 2 •Mixing thin batters (such as for muffins, waffles,
pancakes) or some biscuit doughs.
•Mixing ingredients for sauces, puddings or creamy
desserts.
MEDIUM Speed 3 •Creaming butter and sugar.
•Beating eggs into batters, cake and biscuit dough.
•Preparing cake mixes specifying medium speed.
•Mixing cake batters and frostings.
Speed 4 •Beating whole eggs or frozen desserts.
•Mixing light batters.
HIGH Speed 5 •Whipping cream.
•Beating egg whites.
•Creaming mashed potatoes or other mashed
vegetables.

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Care & Cleaning Instructions
Care and cleaning instructions
• Before cleaning and maintenance, make sure the Hand Mixer is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply.
• Clean the exterior of the unit only with a slightly damp (NOT wet), soapy
cloth. After wiping down the unit, dry any wet spots with a dry cloth.
• WARNING: Never immerse the motor housing in water or other liquid for
cleaning.
• Do not use thinner, benzene, metal brushes, steel wool or harsh chemical
cleaners as these may scratch or discolour the motor housing.
• If necessary, wipe any excess food particles from the power cord.
• Wash the mixing tools in warm, soapy water and dry them thoroughly. The
mixing tools may be washed in a dishwasher.
• The appliance is not designed to be dismantled. Do not attempt to force the
unit open. It contains no user-serviceable parts inside.

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Responsible Disposal
Responsible disposal
At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household
rubbish. Electrical and electronic products contain substances that can have
a detrimental effect on the environment and human health if disposed of
inappropriately. Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical
consumer goods and dispose of it appropriately for recycling. Contact your local
authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area.

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Basic Scones
(makes 12-18)
Ingredients
1 egg
4 tablespoons oil
2 cups milk
4 cups self-raising flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
Jam and whipped cream, to serve
Method
• Preheat a conventional oven to 220°C.
• Place the egg, oil and milk in a small bowl and beat until combined.
• Sift the flour, sugar and salt into a large bowl.
• Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and knead (with the dough hooks)
on medium speed until just combined. Do not overwork the dough, it should
be sticky and not too dry.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a flat shape of
about 2cm thickness.
• Cover the dough with a tea towel and let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting
it into scone shapes (or use a lightly floured scone cutter).
• Place the scones close together on a lightly greased baking tray so they rise
upwards (not out). Brush the tops with a little milk, if desired.
• Bake the scones in the hottest part of the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until
lightly browned.
• Remove the scones from the baking tray and serve with jam and whipped
cream. Alternatively, cover them with a tea towel to keep them soft or cool
them on a wire rack for a crusty top.
Cooking Tips

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Banana Loaf
Ingredients
125g butter, melted
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
2 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1½ cups self-raising flour
½ cup milk
Method
• Preheat a conventional oven to 180ºC.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar (with the beaters) on medium
speed until creamy and fluffy.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, then add the mashed banana, vanilla essence
and lemon rind and beat until combined.
• Gradually add the flour and milk.
• Beat on medium speed for about 5 minutes.
• Pour the dough into a lightly greased 23cm loaf pan.
• Bake the loaf in a moderate oven for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove the pan from the oven and let the loaf cool in the pan for 5 minutes
before removing it from the pan.
• Place onto a wire rack to cool.
Cooking Tips (Cont.)

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Cooking Tips (Cont.)
Apple and Cinnamon Tea cake
Ingredients
180g butter
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
4 eggs
1¼cups self-raising flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup milk
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar
Method
• Preheat a conventional oven to 180°C.
• Place butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and cream (with the beater
attachments) on speed 4 until light and fluffy.
• Add the lemon rind and mix until combined.
• Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon into the flour and fold these dry ingredients
through the mixture, alternating with the milk.
• Lightly grease a 20cm iv tin.
• Mix together 2 tablespoons of cinnamon with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
• Arrange half the apple slices on the base of the cake tin and sprinkle with
half the sugar-cinnamon mix.
• Pour over half the prepared cake mixture, then arrange the remaining apple
slices on top of the cake mixture and sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon.
• Spread the remaining cake mixture on top and bake for 60 minutes in a
moderate oven until firm and golden.

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Notes

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Notes