Kenwood BL650 series User manual

service and customer
care
●If the cord is damaged it must, for
safety reasons, be replaced by
Kenwood or an authorised Kenwood
repairer.
UK
If you need help with:
●using your machine or
●servicing, spare parts or repairs (in or
out of guarantee)
call Kenwood customer care on 023
9239 2333. Have your model
number ready – it’s on the
underside of the power unit.
●spares and attachments
call 0870 2413653.
●other countries
Contact the shop where you bought
your machine.
guarantee (uk only)
If your blender goes wrong within
one year from the date you bought
it, we will repair it (or replace it if
necessary) free of charge provided:
●you have not misused, neglected or
damaged it;
●it has not been modified (unless by
Kenwood);
●it is not second-hand;
●it has not been used commercially;
●you have not fitted a plug incorrectly;
and
●you supply your receipt to
show when you bought it.
This guarantee does not affect your
statutory rights.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH EC DIRECTIVE
2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product
must not be disposed of as urban
waste.
It must be taken to a special local
authority differentiated waste collection
centre or to a dealer providing this
service.
Disposing of a household appliance
separately avoids possible negative
consequences for the environment and
health deriving from inappropriate
disposal and enables the constituent
materials to be recovered to obtain
significant savings in energy and
resources. As a reminder of the need to
dispose of household appliances
separately, the product is marked with
a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
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carrot and coriander
soup
25g butter
50g onion chopped
1 clove garlic crushed
640g carrot cut into 11⁄2cm cubes
cold chicken stock
10-15ml (2-3tsp) ground coriander
salt and pepper
1Melt the butter in a pan, add the
onion and garlic and fry until soft.
2Place the carrot into the liquidiser,
add the onion and garlic. Add
sufficient stock to reach the 1.6L
level marked on the goblet. Fit the lid
and filler cap.
3Select the soup setting or blend on
high speed for 5 seconds for a
coarse soup or longer for a finer
result.
4Transfer the mixture to a saucepan,
add the coriander and seasoning
and simmer the soup for 30 to 35
minutes or until cooked.
5Adjust the seasoning as necessary
and add extra liquid if required.
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Kenwood Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2NH, UK
www.kenwoodworld.com 57816/2

BL650 series

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Use your blender for soups, sauces,
drinks, pâtés, mayonnaise, dressings
etc.
before using your Kenwood
appliance
●Read these instructions carefully and
retain for future reference.
●Remove all packaging and any
labels.
safety
●Allow all liquids to cool to room
temperature before placing them in
the blender.
●Switch off and unplug:
●●before fitting or removing parts
●●after use
●●before cleaning.
●Keep hands and utensils out of the
blender when it’s on the power unit.
●Don’t touch the sharp blades.
●Never let the power unit, cord or
plug get wet.
●Never use a damaged machine. Get
it checked or repaired: see ‘service’.
●Never use an unauthorised
attachment.
●Never leave the machine on
unattended.
●When removing the blender from the
power unit:
●●wait until the blades have
completely stopped;
●●don’t accidentally unscrew the
goblet from the blade unit.
●Never run the blender empty.
●Always unplug your blender
when not in use.
●Only operate the blender with the lid
in place.
●Important - The skirt on the base
of the goblet is fitted during
manufacture and no attempt should
be made to remove it.
●Misuse of your blender can result in
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 use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
●Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
●Only use the appliance for its intended
domestic use. Kenwood will not accept
any liability if the appliance is subject to
improper use, or failure to comply with
these instructions.
before plugging in
Make sure your electricity supply is
the same as the one shown on the
underside of the machine.
Important – UK only
●The wires in the cord are coloured
as follows:
Blue = Neutral,
Brown = Live.
●The appliance must be protected by
a 3A approved (BS1362) fuse.
Note:
●For non-rewireable plugs the fuse
cover MUST be refitted when
replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover
is lost then the plug must not be
used until a replacement can be
obtained. The correct fuse cover is
identified by colour and a
replacement may be obtained from
your Kenwood Authorised Repairer
(see Service).
●If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it
must be DESTROYED
IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock
hazard may arise if an unwanted
non-rewireable plug is inadvertently
inserted into a 13A socket outlet.
●This appliance conforms to EC
directive 2004/108/EC on
Electromagnetic Compatibility and
EC regulation no. 1935/2004 of
27/10/2004 on materials intended
for contact with food.
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before using for the first time
1Wash the parts: see ‘cleaning’.
key
blender
blade unit
sealing ring
goblet
filler cap
locking lid
filter
pulse button
OFF button
speed control buttons
pre-program buttons
power unit
cord storage
to use your blender
1Fit the sealing ring ensuring the
seal is fully located under the rim of
the blade unit.
Leaking will occur if the seal
is damaged or not fitted
correctly.
2Hold the underside of the blade unit
 and insert the blades into the
goblet - turn anti-clockise to lock .
3Put your ingredients into the goblet.
4Clip the filter  to the lid .
●The filter has two sieve sizes to filter
out any fibrous or unprocessed
ingredients when pouring.
●Turn the filler cap to change the
sieve size selected over the spout
area 
5Fit and lock the lid by turning
clockwise - ensure that the ▼
mark on the lid lines up with the ▲
mark on the goblet. The blender
will not operate if the lid is
not fitted or not locked
correctly.
6Place the blender onto the power
unit and turn clockwise to lock .
7Select the required program or speed
and the button will light up.
Choose from the following options:
●Select one of the 5 pre-programmed
buttons. The blender will switch off
automatically at the end of the pre-
set time. If you wish to stop before
the pre-set time, press the stop
button.
●Select one of the manual speed
options - HIGH (III), MEDIUM (II) or
LOW Speed (I). At the end of
blending press the OFF button.
●Pulse button - operates the motor in
a start/stop action. The pulse will
operate for as long as the button is
held down.
Important
blender
●To ensure long life of your blender,
never run it for longer than 60
seconds. Switch off as soon as
you’ve got the right consistency.
●Don’t process spices – they may
damage the plastic.
●The machine won’t work if the
blender is fitted incorrectly.
●Don’t put dry ingredients into the
blender before switching on. If
necessary, cut them into pieces;
remove the filler cap; then, with the
machine running, drop them through
one by one. Keep your hand over
the opening. Empty regularly.
●Don’t use the blender as a storage
container. Keep it empty before and
after use.
●Never blend more than 1.6 litres
or more than 800 mls for frothy
liquids like milkshakes.
●Smoothie recipes - never blend
frozen ingredients that has formed a
solid mass during freezing, break it
up before adding to the goblet.
●Always ensure that the filter is fitted
to the lid assembly before use.
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hints
●When making mayonnaise, put all
the ingredients, except the oil, into
the blender. Remove the filler cap.
Then, with the machine running,
pour the oil down slowly through the
hole in the lid.
●Thick mixtures, e.g. pâtés and dips,
may need scraping down. If it’s
difficult to process, add more liquid.
cleaning
●Always switch off, unplug and
dismantle before cleaning.
●Empty the goblet before unscrewing
it from the blade unit.
●Do not place any parts in the
dishwasher.
power unit
●Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
●Store excess cord in the storage
area at the back of the power
unit .
blade unit
1Remove the blade unit from out of
the goblet by turning clockwise to
release.
2Remove and wash the sealing ring.
3Don’t touch the sharp blades –
brush them clean using hot soapy
water, then rinse thoroughly under
the tap. Don’t immerse the
blade unit in water.
other parts
Wash by hand, then dry.
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pre-program setting speed chart
During operation of the pre-program settings a change in speed
may be noted - this is normal
pre-program usage max pre-set
setting qty operating
time
Drinks and thick mixes ie pâtés 1.6 litres 30 secs
Frothing milk 800 mls
Smoothie drinks 1 litre liquid
Place the fresh fruit and liquid
ingredients in first (includes
yoghurt, milk and fruit juices).
Then add ice or frozen ingredients
(includes frozen fruit, ice or
ice cream)
Mayonnaise 1 egg
150 mls oil
All types of soup mixes 1.6 litres 25 secs
All types of batter/light sauce 1 litre 10 secs
mixes and scrambled eggs
Fruit and vegetable purées (add 200g 25 secs
liquid if difficult to process).
Chopping e.g. nuts, breadcrumbs 100g
and biscuit crumbs etc.
Note: Slow start when
program selected
Ice Crushing 6 cubes 15 secs
Automatic pulsing action