Krups power xpert 250 User manual

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Power Xpert
Model #250
Modhle #250
Modelo #250
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Removable 2 oz. measuring cup
Cover/lid with feeder hole
40 oz. measured blender jar
Motor base
Variable 5 speed dial
Ice Crushing button
Power Burst button
Pulse button
ON/OFF button
Hidden cord storage
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Tapon removible con medida de 60 ml
Tapa con orificio alimentador
Vaso de 1.25 Lt.
Base motor
Selector variable de 5 velocidades
Baton para Moler Hielo
Baton Power Burst
Baton Pulse
Baton ON/OFF
Guarda cable
a: Tasse a mesurer amovible 2 oz
b: Couvercle a orifice d’alimentation
c: Recipient grad& 40 oz
d: Socle-moteur
e: Cadran de 5 vitesses variable
f: Touche de broyage de glace
g: Touche d’acceleration instantanee
h: Touche d’impulsions
i: lnterrupteur marche-arret
j: Logement dissimule du cordon
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Description
Page 2
Important Safeguards
Page 5
Technical Specifications
Page 8
Safety Recommendations
Page 8
Features
Page 8
Before You Start
Page 8
Assembly Instructions
Page 8
Using the KRUPS “Power Xpert”
Page 9
Helpful Hints
Page 9
Cleaning
Page 10
Speed Setting Reference Chart
Page 10
Recipes
Page 10
Warranty
Page 11
Guarantee of Performance
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be observed, including the
following:
0 Read all instructions carefully.
0 To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put
base of appliance in water or any other liquid.
l Close supervision is necessary when any appliance
is used by or near children.
0 Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
0 Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair,
clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away
from mixing blades during operation to reduce the
risk of injury to persons, and/or damage to the
blender.
0 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the
appliance to KRUPS Consumer Service Department
(see GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE) for examination,
repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
0 The use of attachments not recommended or sold
by KRUPS may result in fire, electric shock or injury.
0 Do not use outdoors.
0 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter,
or touch hot surfaces.
0 Keep hands and utensils out of glass jar while
blending, to reduce the risk of severe injury to
persons or to the blender itself. A rubber spatula
may be used, but only when the blender is not
running.
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0 Blades are sharp. Use caution.
l This appliance is for household use.
Any servicing other than cleaning and user
maintenance should be performed by the KRUPS
Consumer Service Department.
0 To reduce the risk of injury, never place the blade
assembly on the base without the jar properly
attached.
0 Always operate blender with cover in place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
This appliance is for household use. Any servicing
other than cleaning and user maintenance should
be performed by the nearest authorized KRUPS
Service Center
(see GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE).
Do not immerse base in water.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
remove the base. No user servicable parts inside.
Repair should be done by an authorized KRUPS
Service Center only.
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SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
Regarding your cord set:
A. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
B. Longer extension cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their use.
C. If a long extension cord is used, (1) the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, (2) if the appliance is of the grounded
type, the extension cord should be a grounding-
type 3 wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should
be arranged so that it will not drape over the
counter top or table top where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over.
D. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). As a safety feature, this
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fully fit in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature.
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Maximum Output: 400 Watts
Capacity: 40 oz.
4 part stainless steel blade
Electronic variable speed control
n Check that your appliance’s voltage
matches your electrical supply.
n Any error in the installation of your
appliance nulliies the guarantee.
W Keep children away from appliance.
n lf the electrical cord becomes damaged, it
should be replaced by an authorized
KRUPS Service Center only, as special
tools are required.
Thank you for purchasing the KRUPS
“Power Xpert” blender. This product
belongs to the KRUPS line of high-quality,
top-performing appliances. With the “Power
Xpert”, any recipe will be thoroughly mixed,
from the thickest salsas to the creamiest
milkshakes. The “Power Xpert” offers the
following features:
n Powerful 400 Watt Motor-to handle even
the toughest mixing and blending jobs.
n 5-speed adjustable dial with variable
speed control - provides a full range of
speed selections.
n Ice Crushing function - quickly and
effectively crushes ice and ensures
deliciously smooth results for frozen
drinks.
n Power Burst button - provides maximum
power on any speed setting, to easily
break through chunks and mix ingredients
thoroughly.
n Pulse button - operates in conjunction
with any speed, allowing you to
completely control the blending process
and avoid over-processing.
l Large, 40 oz. jar with an ergonomically-
designed handle - makes this blender
comfortable to hold and easy to use.
n Unique blade and jar design - efficiently
circulates ingredients, to provide uniform
results.
n Integrated jar and blade design -
eliminates assembly and disassembly
when cleaning.
l Feeder hole with removable 2 oz.
measuring cup - allows for quick and
convenient measuring while mixing.
n Hidden Cord Storage - adjusts to any
desired cord length and keeps
countertops safe and neat.
Before your first use, wash the blender jar,
cover and measuring cup in warm, soapy
water to remove any dust from packaging.
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Do not immerse motor base in water!
Position the blender jar (cl onto the motor
base (dl. To properly position jar, the spout
should point to the left (the handle will be
on the right). Using the measurement panel
on jar as a guide, slightly turn the jar so that
the panel is just left of center position. TJlen
set jar onto motor base. Using the handle,
twist the jar in a counterclockwise motion,
until it locks into position.
The blender jar comes with a cover tb) and
removable 2 oz. measuring cup (a), which
can be removed to add ingredients while
blending. The cover, however, should
always be in place when the machine is ON.
Note: The cover can be locked in position
during use by simply twisting in a counter
clockwise motion.
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1. Place your KRUPS “Power Xpet-t” blender
on a flat, dry clean surface. Position jar on
the motor base (see Assembly
Instructions). Plug into electrical outlet.
2. Add all ingredients to the jar, taking care
not to exceed 40 oz. as indicated remove
on the jar. Remember to add liquid
ingredients first, followed by solid
ingredients. This will result in a more
consistent and thorough blending.
3. Place cover on jar and turn the speed dial
fe) to the desired speed. Turn on the unit
by pressing the “ON/OFF” button. If you
wish to add ingredients while blending,
remove the measuring cup from the cover
and pour liquid or food through the
feeder hole.
4. When blending is complete, press the
“ON/OFF“ button and unplug. Wait until
the motor unit has stopped and the
blades are not in motion before removing
jar. To remove jar, simply twist in a
clockwise motion until it unlocks, then lift
off of motor base (see diagram 2).
n To ensure that the desired consistency of
your mixture is achieved, we recommend
using the “PULSE” button Ih). To operate,
leave the machine in the “OFF” position.
Turn the speed dial to the desired speed,
then press the “PULSE” button to begin
operation. The blender will operate while
the “PULSE” button is engaged. As soon
as the button is released, the appliance
will stop.
n To add a surge of power to your blending,
press the “POWER BURST” button (g)
while the machine is in operation and
hold. To stop, simply release the button;
blending will return to the original speed.
The “POWER BURST” feature can
effectively be used on any speed.
m To crush ice, put ice cubes into the jar.
Cover, then press the “ICE CRUSHING”
button (f), using a pulsing motion (press
and release the button repeatedly).
Note: When crushing ice, we recommend
locking the cover in position. This will
prevent the ice from loosening the cover
during operation.
n The adjustable speed dial enables you to
start at any speed, then adjust the speed
setting as desired.
n When mixing solid ingredients, cut into
l-inch pieces prior to blending.
n Always pour liquids into the jar before
adding solid ingredients.
n To add ingredients while you are already
in the process of mixing, remove the
measuring cup from the cover and pour
ingredients through the feeder hole.
n Never pour boiling liquid into the jar.
n Never allow the blender to operate when
the blender jar is empty, or filled with
solid ingredients only.
n Do not allow the blender to operate for
more than 3 minutes at a time. After three
minutes, turn the machine off and allow
the motor to rest for several minutes.
n When crushing ice, add ice cubes
gradually - 4 or 5 to start, then drop one at
a time through the cover.
H When preparing frozen drinks, use a
pulsing motion to help ensure that ice is
evenly crushed.
n If ingredients should stick to the walls of
jar while blending, stop mixing and
remove the jar from the motor base.
Using a spatula, push food down toward
the blade. Place the jar, with cover, back
on the motor base and resume blending.
Never place hands or fingers in jar or near
the blade assembly.
l With use, the blender jar may become
discoloured by certain foods (such as
carrots, oranges, etc.) To remove stains,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil to a
cloth, gently rub jar, then wash.
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Always make sure that your KRUPS
“Power Xpert’ blender is unplugged
before cleaning.
To clean the blender jar, add warm water
and a small amount of liquid detergent to
the jar. Place cover on jar and set speed dial
to ” 1 I.
Hold the “PULSE” button for several
seconds until water is well circulated. Then
remove the jar from the base and rinse
under running water.
It is not recommended that you clean the
inside of the blender jar by hand; the
cutting blades are very sharp, and may
cause injury.
The lid and measuring cup can be washed
by hand with warm, soapy water.
Clean the motor base with a damp cloth.
Never immerse motor base in water.
Setting Reference
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Soeed Functions
Uses
1 Stir, Combine Light sauces, light
batters, salsas
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Chop, Grate Vegetables, meats,
cheeses, nuts,
spices
3 Mash, Blend, Heavy batters,
Crush
bananas, potatoes,
ice, frozen drinks
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Puree, Whip Dips, vegetables
for baby food,
heavy creams and
sauces, soups,
mayonnaise
5 Liquefy Milkshakes,
tomato juice
Fresh Fruit Cocktail
1 kiwi fruit, 2 mangos, 3 oranges, l/2 lemon,
2 tsp. honey, 8 ice cubes
Peel kiwi fruit, mangos, oranges and lemon,
removing all pits and seeds. Cut into l-inch
pieces and put into blender jar. Add honey
and cover with lid. Set dial to speed “1” and
stir for 5 seconds. Add ice cubes and replace
lid. Press the “ICE CRUSHING” button,
using a pulsing motion, until ice cubes are
crushed. Serve fresh. 4 servings.
Chocolate Espresso Crush
Double espresso, l/4 cup milk,
l/2 cup crushed ice, 2 tbs. chocolate syrup,
sugar (to taste), chocolate powder
(optional), whipped cream (optional)
Put all ingredients except the chocolate
powder and whipped cream into blender jar.
Set to speed “3” and blend for 15-20
seconds, or until smooth. Top with
chocolate powder and whipped cream.
Serves 1.
Variations:
- add two scoops of ice cream for a
milkshake
- for a Vanilla Espresso Crush, substitute
l/8 teaspoon vanilla extract for the
chocolate syrup
Pancakes
7 l/2 cups sifted flour, 3 tbs. powdered
sugar, 1 tbs. sugar, 4 eggs, 1 3/4 cups milk,
2 tbs. melted butter or margarine, salt
Place flour, powdered sugar, sugar, eggs,
milk, butter and a pinch of salt into blender
jar and cover with lid. Set dial to “1” and stir
15 seconds. Remove lid and scrape down
sides of jar with a spatula. Resume blending
10 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth
with no lumps.
Heat pan with a drop of oil and cook
pancakes.
You can accompany the pancakes with:
honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, rum,
fresh fruit or whipped cream.
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Peanut Butter (Cashew Butter)
1 can salted peanuts (or cashew nuts)
Place peanuts (or cashews) into blender jar.
Cover and process at speed “2”.
Stop as necessary to scrape sides.
Makes approximately 1 cup.
Tomato Salsa
14 oz. can whole Italian Style tomatoes in
juice, l/4 yellow sweet pepper, l/2 small
onion, 2 sprigs fresh parsley, 1 tbs. cider
vinegar, l/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce, l/4 tsp.
ground coriander, chopped parsley
Place all ingredients into blender jar. Cover
and set dial to speed “2”. Pulse until
chopped to desired consistency. Longer
processing will make a thinner salsa. Serve
with tortilla chips or fresh cucumber slices.
Makes 1 l/4 cups.
Guacamole Dip
1 tomato, 1 small onion, 2 small peppers,
2 large avocados, 3 tbs. lemon juice,
1 tbs. fresh coriander, saJt to taste
Peel, deseed and cut tomatoes into small
pieces. Cut onion and peppers into pieces.
Peel avocados and remove pits; cut flesh of
avocado into pieces and save half. Place the
other half, plus all other ingredients except
salt, into blender jar and cover. Set to speed
“2” and blend for 5 seconds. Mix with
spatula. Add the rest of the avocado and salt
to taste. Replace lid and blend. Press
“POWER BURST” until mixture is thick and
creamy. Pour mixture into bowl. If mixture
is too thick, gradually add l/6 cup of water
and mix with a spatula. Serve with crackers,
vegetables or tortilla chips. Serves 4.
Cream of Asparagus Soup
2 pounds asparagus, 1 small onion (finely
chopped), l/4 cup buffer or margarine,
2 tbs. flour, 1 can (13 3/4 ounces) chicken
broth, l/2 cup heavy cream, l/8 teaspoon
ground nutmeg
Wash and trim asparagus; cut into l-inch
pieces. In saucepan, add asparagus and
cover with salted water. Boil until tender,
10 to 13 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 l/2 cups
of the water. Place cooked asparagus and
reserved liquid in blender jar; puree on
speed “4” until smooth. In large saucepan,
sautg onion in butter until tender, about
3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook over low
heat, until bubbly, about 1 minute.
Gradually stir in chicken broth and bring to
boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat, simmer
3 minutes. Add asparagus puree, cream and
nutmeg. Bring to boil. Serve hot. Serves 6.
lw&ed one Year warranty
Your KRUPS #250 is covered by the
following warranty:
If from date of purchase within one year this
KRUPS product fails to function because of
defects in materials or workmanship,
KRUPS North America will, at its option,
repair or replace the unit without charge,
provided the owner has a proof of date of
purchase.
This warranty will be void if malfunction
was caused by damage to the product by
accident, misuse, use on frequency or
voltage other than marked on the product
and/or described in the instructions, abuse
including tampering, damage in transit, or
use for commercial purposes. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which may vary from
state to state.
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GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE
This fine KRUPS product is manufactured according to a rigid
code of quality standards, and, with minimum care, should
give years of satisfying service. However, should the need
arise for repairs or for replacement parts within
warrantv period, please call our CONSUMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT:
[phone]
24-hours a day, 7 days a week
You will be provided with specific instruction on how to get
your product repaired, as well as the name and address of your
nearest authorized KRUPS Service Center. The department will
also be able to answer any general product questions you may
have.
Before calling the Consumer Service Department, please have
the type number of your KRUPS appliance available.
You must have this information before calling our Consumer
Service Department so that we may better answer your
questions. The type number can be located by looking at the
bottom of your appliance.
This product is Type #250
Any general correspondance can be addressed to:
KRUPS North America, Inc.
P.O. Box 3900
Peoria, IL 61612
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