Kambrook Mega Blend KB220 User manual

Mega Blend
KB220 Issue 1/04
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Kambrook Safety
Welcome to Kambrook and your new
Mega Blend.At Kambrook we believe that
the safe performance of our products is
the first priority in any consumer product
so that you, our valued customer, can
confidently use and trust our products.
We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion
with due care and attention placed on the
following important operating
instructions:
Read all instructions thoroughly
before activating the appliance and
retain them for future reference.
Ensure that the power source to be used
is the same as the voltage requirements of
the product.
Always switch the appliance to off, switch
the power off at the power outlet and then
unplug from the outlet when the appliance
is not being used and before cleaning.
Never immerse the power cord, plug or
blender body in any form of liquid.
Always place the appliance on a dry, level
surface when in use.
Ensure the blender lid is securely in place
before operating.
Do not remove blender jug from the motor
base whilst blender is in operation.
Do not place your hands or utensils in the
blender jug while the blender is operating.
Do not place hands or utensils in the jug
unless the unit is disconnected from the
power outlet.
Do not use this blender for anything other
than food or beverage preparation.
Do not blend hardfood items such as
nutmeg, lump sugar and ice.
Do not operate blender continuously on
heavy loads for morethan 1 minute.
Do not process boiling or hot liquids or
ingredients, let them cool beforeplacing
into the jug.
Do not place any part of the blender in
the dishwasher
Make sure the motor and blade have
completely stopped before disassembling.
This appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Close supervision is required at all times
when operating the appliance near children.
Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Do not leave the appliance unattended
when in use.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of
atable or counter, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
Do not place this appliance on or near a
hot gas burner, electric element, or in a
heated oven.
This appliance is suitable for domestic use
only.
Do not use this appliance for anything
other than its intended use.
Do not use outdoors.
Regularlyinspect the supplycord, plug and
actual appliance for any damage. If found
damaged in any way, immediately cease use
of the appliance and return the entire
appliance to the nearest authorised
Kambrook Service Centre for
examination, replacement or repair.
The installation of a residual current
device (safety switch) is recommended to
provide additional safety protection when
using electrical appliances. It is advisable
that a safety switch with a rated residual
operating current not exceeding 30mA be
installed in the electrical circuit supplying
the appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.

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Features of your Kambrook Mega Blend
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1. Removable filler cap –
for adding additional ingredients during
blending, liquid ingredients can be
added when the cap is placed upside
down and drip through the small hole
in the cap
2. Extra large1.6 litrecapacity
jug – for blending small or large
quantities
3. Powerful 500W motor –
powerful blending action.
4. Stainless steel blade
assembly CAUTION
Blades must be handled
carefully as they are sharp!
5. 2speeds dial plus pulse
setting for all your blending needs
6.Wrap around cord storage
with securing clip

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Using Your Kambrook Mega
Blend
Before first use remove any promotional
labels and wash the blender jug and lid in
warm, soapy water, then dry.
Place the blender motor base on a level,
flat surface.
Place the empty jug onto the base
Place food or liquid into the jug and firmly
push the lid on top of the jug.
Ensurethe speed dial is in the Off (O)
position.
Plug into a 230/240-volt power outlet.
Turn power outlet on.
When switching the unit on hold the lid
down to ensure it is safely in place.
To begin blending move the speed dial from
the Off (O)position to either the Low (1)
or High (2)speed, depending upon mixing
requirements.The speed can be changed at
any time during the blending process.
When blending is complete, turn blender
off bymoving the speed dial to the Off (O)
position.Wait until blades have stopped
rotating before removing the lid or the
blender jug from the base.
Use the PULSE setting for ingredients that
require short bursts of power.
Hold the speed dial on this setting until
desired blending is achieved.When released,
the speed dial will automaticallyreturn to
the Off (O)position.
If ingredients stick to the sides of the
blender jug during the blending process,
turn the speed to the Off (O)position,
switch off and unplug from the power
outlet, then push the food back onto the
blades using a plastic spatula to scrape
down the sides of the jug.Then
recommence blending.
NOTE: If any moisture or liquid appears on top of
the motor base, wipe immediately with paper
towelling
NOTE:When blending liquids a small amount of
liquid may come up from around the filter cap.This
is normal.
Ensure that the filter cap is correctly in
place BEFORE blending. Once blending
has commenced (ie/ dial is in a position
1or 2) you may remove the filler cap
and add additional ingredients.
NOTE: Ensure that the maximum level is not
exceeded.
Correctly fitting the filler cap
Align the protruding nubs on the filler cap
with the indents on the lid and push
through.Turn the cap clockwise until fully
locked into position ie/ the cap can not be
turned any further and the tabs are
hidden under the white of the lid.
NEVER PLACE ANYTHING OTHER
THAN FOOD AND LIQUIDS IN THE
MEGA BLEND WHILST THE MOTOR IS
RUNNING.
DO NOT PROCESS BOILING OR
HOT LIQUIDS OR INGREDIENTS, LET
THEM COOL BEFORE PLACING INTO
THE JUG.

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Product care notice
IMPORTANT: Do not remove blender jug
from blender base while the unit is
switched “ON”.
If blender jug is removed from the unit
while switched on, this will automatically
cause the unit to switch “off”. If blender
jug is then placed back onto the blender
base (with the unit switched on) & the
blender lid is not fitted on to the jug -
liquid may spill out of the jug.
Maintaining your Kambrook
Mega Blend
Always switch the appliance to Off (O),
switch the power off at the power outlet
and then unplug the blender before
disassembling any parts.
Wash the lid, filler cap and blender jug in
warm soapywater after each use.
Rinse thoroughlyand dry.
Never use an abrasive cleaner. Do not
place in the dishwasher.
Wipe the motor base with a soft, damp
cloth.
DO NOTimmerse the motor base in
water or any other liquid

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Blending Guide
ACTION SUGGESTED PREPARATION SPEED TIME
FOOD TYPE & PROCEDURE SETTING
Aerate Thickshakes, Place milk in jug 2 1– 2 mins
Smoothies followed by
flavourings. Blend
until smooth
Pouring cream The cream will be at 1 50 secs
the ribbon stage
Pouring cream The cream will be 1 1–11⁄2
fully whipped mins
Chopping Herbs Process 1⁄2cup Pulse 30 secs –
loosely packed herbs 1 min
at a time
Crumbing Plain biscuits Break bisuits into Pulse 30 secs –
medium size pieces 1 min
Bread Removecrusts from 2 30 secs –
2slices of bread and 1 min
break into medium
size pieces
Emulsions Mayonnaise, Pour ingredients into 1 2 – 3 mins
Marinades or jug, using the
Dressings removable filler cap
for food that needs
to be added gradually
Grinding Coffee beans Process 1⁄2cup at a 2 1 min
time to ensure an
even texture
Soft spices such Process 3⁄4cup at a 2 1 – 2 mins
as peppercorns time to ensurean
even texture
Nuts Process 3⁄4cup at a 2 1 – 2 mins
time to ensurean
even texture
Mixing Pouring Batters Blend until just 1 30 secs –
(crepes and combined 1 min
pancakes)
Pureeing Soups, Sauces Process food with 2 1 – 2 mins
Drinks and liquid until smooth
Baby food Do not process boiling
or hot ingredients

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RECIPES
Sauces
GARLIC AND TOMATO SAUCE
Makes 1.25 litre
1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1large onion, diced
2 x 410g tins of peeled tomatoes
3garlic cloves
1⁄2cup pitted black olives
6basil leaves
1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan.
Saute onions until soft and browned.
Transfer to blender jug.
2.Add tomatoes, garlic and olives.
3.With the lid locked in place, process
sauce on speed 2 until smooth.
4. Remove filler cap and add basil leaves.
5.Addsalt and freshlyground pepper
to taste
Tip: Use the pulse button to process the basil into
the sauce.
Serving Suggestions: Serve the sauce
through pasta or as an accompaniment to
steaks or meatballs.
CREAMY PUMPKIN SAUCE
Makes 1.25 litre
1tablespoon oil
1onion, diced
750g butternut pumpkin, peeled and cubed
1teaspoon minced ginger
Water
2cups thickened or pouring cream
Pepper
Salt
1. Heat oil in a saucepan and brown onions.
2.Add pumpkin, ginger and enough water
to just cover the pumpkin. Cook until the
pumpkin is soft. Set aside to cool.
3.Transfer contents of saucepan to blender
jug. Process on speed 2 until the mixture
is smooth.
4.Add cream to the pumpkin mixture and
use the pulse button to combine.
5. Return mixture to saucepan, season
with salt and pepper and heat through.
Serving Suggestions: Serve the sauce
through pasta or with chicken and fish.
BERNAISE SAUCE
Makes 250ml
4egg yolks
2tablespoons lemon juice
125g butter, melted
1. Place egg yolks into the blender and
process on speed 1 until creamy in
colour.
2. Increase the speed to 2. Add the lemon
juice and hot melted butter gradually
through the removable filler cap.The
mixture will slowly thicken.
3. Chill until ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with steaks or
over vegetables.

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MANGO AND PASSIONFRUIT
SAUCE
Makes 1.2 litres
2x400g cans mango slices
2x170g cans passionfruit pulp
1. Place the mango and passionfruit
including the syrup, into the blender.
2. Process on speed 2 until smooth.
Serving Suggestions: Serve over ice cream,
with fruit salad or use as a base for fruit
smoothies.
BERRY HEAVENLY SAUCE
Makes 1 litre
1cup apple juice
2x150g punnets fresh raspberries
2x150g punnets fresh blueberries
Icing Sugar to taste
1. Place apple juice and berries into the
blender. Process on speed 2 until smooth.
2. Use the pulse button to combine the
icing sugar as required.
Serving Suggestions: Serve over ice cream
or mix with natural yoghurt to make a
dipping sauce to accompany fruit salad.
Tip: Substitute frozen berries if fresh berries are
not in season.
Soups
PUMPKIN SOUP
Makes 1.5 litres
2teaspoons oil
1onion, chopped
1teaspoon chopped garlic
1teaspoon chopped ginger
1kg butternut pumpkin, peeled and chopped
1litre chicken stock
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Fry onion,
garlic and ginger on a medium heat until
browned.
2. Add pumpkin and stock. Cover and boil
until soft. Cool slightly.
3.Transfer contents of saucepan to blender.
4. Process on speed 2 until smooth.
Add reserved liquid to make desired
consistency.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with a swirl of
cream or sour cream.
Tip: Soup can be thinned down with milk.
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
Makes 1.5 litre
90g butter
600g button mushrooms
11⁄2cups water
21⁄4cups milk
2tablespoons soy sauce
1. Melt butter on a medium heat.Add
mushrooms and saute until soft.
2.Transfer mushrooms and any pan juices
to blender. Add water and soy sauce.
3. Process on speed 2 until smooth.
Return to pan to heat through.
Serving Suggestion: Serve garnished with
chopped parsley.
Tip: Soup can be thinned down with extramilk.

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Smoothies
JAFFA
Makes 1 litre
600ml chocolate milk
350ml orange juice
4scoops chocolate ice cream
1. Combine all ingredients in blender.
Process on speed 2 until smooth.
Serve.
PINEAPPLE AND COCONUT
Makes 1 litre
2x270g can coconut cream
425g can pineapple juice
3scoops ice cream
1. Combine all ingredients in blender.
Process on speed 2 until smooth.
Serve.
APRICOT
Makes 1.5 litres
2cups milk
2x425g can apricot halves
2teaspoons vanilla essence
3scoops ice cream
1. Combine all ingredients in blender.
Process on speed 2 until smooth.
Serve.

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Notes

Kambrook 12 Month
Replacement Warranty
KAMBROOK warrants the purchaser
against defects in workmanship and
material, for a period of 12 months from
the date of purchase (3 months
commercial use).
Guarantee and purchase receipt for this
product are to be retained as proof of
purchase and must be presented if making
aclaim under the terms of the
KAMBROOK guarantee.
KAMBROOK reserves the right to
replace or repair the appliance within the
warranty period.
Warranty does not apply to any defect,
deterioration, loss, injury or damage
occasioned by, or as a result of the misuse
or abuse, negligent handling or if the
product has not been used in accordance
with the instructions.The guarantee
excludes breakages and consumable items
such as kneading blades.
This warranty is void if there is evidence
of the product being tampered with by
unauthorised persons.
If the product includes one or a number of
accessories only the defective accessory or
product will be replaced.
In the event of KAMBROOK choosing to
replace the appliance, the guarantee will
expire at the original date, ie. 12 months
from the original purchase date.
In Australia, this KAMBROOK Guarantee
is additional to the conditions and
guarantees which are mandatory as
implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974
and State and Territory legislation.
For service, spare parts or product
information in Australia, please call
KAMBROOK on the Customer Service
Line (free call) 1800 800 634.
For service, spare parts or product
information in New Zealand,
please call KAMBROOK New Zealand,
Greenmount, Auckland Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]. For spare parts phone
09 271 3980.
If claiming under this guarantee the product
must be returned freight prepaid.
YOUR PURCHASE RECORD (Please complete)
DATE OF PURCHASE______________________________________________________
MODEL NUMBER ________________________________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER (If applicable) ______________________________________________
PURCHASED FROM ______________________________________________________
Attach a copyof purchase
receipt here.
Please don’t return purchase record
until you are making a claim

Kambrook 4Kingston Town Close Oakleigh,Victoria 3166,Australia
Customer Service Line (free call) 1800 800 634 Customer Service Fax [phone]
Kambrook New Zealand, Private Bag 94411, Greenmount, Auckland, New Zealand
Customer Service Line/Spare Parts 09 271 3980 Customer Service Fax [phone]
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Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise,the product you purchase may differ slightly from the illustrations in this book. Issue 1/04