Lakeland 61778 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Model: 61778
HAND STICK BLENDER SET

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LAKELAND HAND STICK BLENDER
Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Hand Stick Blender Set.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
This stainless steel stick blender, complete with a range of accessories for blending,
chopping and whisking, is a powerful kitchen helper, which takes the time and effort out
of many culinary tasks.
Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent
quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the
company back in the 1960s.
Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.
CONTENTS
Product features..............................................................................................................3
Safety cautions.............................................................................................................4-5
Using your Hand Stick Blender for the first time............................................................6-8
Instructions for use ....................................................................................................9-11
Frequently asked questions............................................................................................12
Care and cleaning .........................................................................................................13
Electrical connections....................................................................................................14
Recycling.......................................................................................................................14

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Variable speed dial
2. Low speed button
3. High speed button
4. Blender handle
5. Blender stick
6. Chopping bowl lid
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7. Chopping blade
8. 400ml chopping bowl
9. Whisk collar
10. Whisk
11. 700ml blending beaker
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SAFETY CAUTIONS
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and 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 understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.
• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from
the appliance before the first use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if
damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a
fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be
replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on
015394 88100.
• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.
• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the
socket to “off“ and remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or lid
in water or other liquids.
• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid
contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
• For indoor use only.
• For domestic use only.
• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the
instructions for use that accompany it.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket.
Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

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• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be
at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be
dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.
• Handle the blender stick and chopping blade with care when assembling, emptying
the bowl and cleaning. The blades are very sharp; never touch them when the blender
is plugged in.
• Make sure all parts are locked into place before switching on.
• Always turn off and unplug the blender from the socket if it is left unattended and
before assembling, taking apart or cleaning.
• WARNING: To prevent injury, keep fingers, hair, clothing and utensils well away
from the blender stick during use. Never place your hands or any utensils inside the
chopping bowl during use. If you need to scrape out the bowl, switch off and unplug
the blender.
• Let hot foods such as soup etc. cool to room temperature before blending.
• CAUTION: The blending beaker and chopping bowl are not microwave safe.
• To avoid overheating run the blender for up to 1 minute at a time when preparing
soft ingredients, or 15 seconds for hard foods.

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USING THE HAND STICK BLENDER
FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Unpack the Hand Stick Blender and remove all the packaging materials.
• Before first use, wipe the blender handle with a clean damp cloth.
• Take great care when handling the blender stick and chopping blade; always hold the
chopping blade by its plastic spindle.
• Wipe the blender handle with a damp cloth, then dry.
• DO NOT immerse the blender handle in water.
• Wash the attachments in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly before first use.
ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING THE BLENDER STICK
1. To assemble the blender handle and blender stick,
join them together and turn the blender stick to the
right until it locks into place.
2. To disassemble the blender stick, turn the blender
stick to the left to unlock.

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ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING THE WHISK
1. To assemble the blender handle, whisk collar and
whisk, join the whisk collar onto the blender handle,
turning it to the right until it locks into place.
2. Then insert the whisk rod into the white hole at the
end of the collar until it clicks into place.
3. To disassemble the whisk, pull the whisk from the
whisk collar. Turn the whisk collar to the left to
unlock from the blender handle.

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ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING THE CHOPPER
1. To assemble the blender handle, chopping bowl,
chopping blade and chopping bowl lid, place the
chopping bowl on a dry level surface.
2. Holding the black spindle on the chopping blade
place inside the chopping bowl, locating on the pin
in the bottom of the chopping bowl.
3. Join the chopping bowl lid to the blender handle by
turning it to the right until it locks into place.
4. Place the blender handle and chopping bowl lid on
to the chopping bowl, locating on top of the spindle
and push together.
5. To disassemble the chopper, lift the blender handle
and chopping bowl lid from the chopping bowl. Turn
the chopping bowl lid to the left to unlock. Carefully
remove the chopping blade by the spindle remember
that the blades are sharp.
6. The Hand Stick Blender is now ready to use.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• When using the Hand Stick Blender for the first time you may notice a slight burning
smell. This is normal for a new heating element and will disappear after a few uses.
• Assemble the blender handle with an attachment, plug in and switch on at the socket.
• CAUTION: The blending beaker and chopping bowl are not microwave safe.
SPEED CONTROL
Low Speed Button and Variable Speed Dial
• The top button is low speed and can be used in conjunction with the variable speed dial
at the top of the blender handle.
• Always start with the variable speed dial on low and gradually increase as required.
High Speed Button
• The bottom button is high speed and is ideal for giving a short burst of powerful speed.
BLENDING
• Soups, sauces, dips, mayonnaise, milkshakes and baby food can be blended in
moments.
• When blending ingredients like fruit and vegetables they blend best if cut into small
pieces about 15mm square.
• DO NOT blend meat or ice cubes.
• CAUTION: Before preparing baby food, always ensure the blender stick is thoroughly
sterilised.
• Use the blending beaker, your own mixing bowl, or blend directly in a saucepan (take
the pan off the heat and allow to cool first).
• DO NOT use the blender beaker to store food.
• To prevent splashing, do not fill the blending beaker above 700ml.
• Always keep a firm hold of the beaker or bowl as you blend.
• We recommend that you begin blending at low speed, and gradually increase the speed
as required.
• Making sure the blender is unplugged, attach the blender stick onto the blender handle
and lock in place. Plug into the mains socket and turn on.
• Lower the blender into the food before you begin blending, to prevent splashing.
• Press and hold one of the speed buttons to start blending.
• For maximum blending power, release the LOW speed button, then press and hold the
HIGH speed button.
• Keep the blender upright and do not let any liquid reach the blender handle.

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• Release the LOW speed or HIGH speed button at any time to stop blending.
• PLEASE NOTE: The blender should be used for no longer than 30 seconds at a time, or
10 seconds for hard ingredients. After two consecutive uses, let the appliance rest for 3
minutes to prevent over heating.
• Never blend dry ingredients without adding some liquid.
• Turn off and unplug the blender at the socket.
• To detach the blender stick for cleaning, see CARE AND CLEANING. Keeping your hands
well away from the blade, as it is sharp.
WHISKING
• The balloon whisk is suitable for whipping cream, egg whites, light sponge mixes and
instant desserts.
• We recommend that you begin whisking at low speed, and gradually increase the speed
as required.
• Use the blending beaker or your own mixing bowl to whisk.
• DO NOT use the blender beaker to store food.
• To prevent splashing, do not fill the blending beaker above 700ml or whisk more than
two egg whites as a guide.
• Always keep a firm hold of the beaker or bowl as you blend.
• We recommend that you begin blending at low speed, and gradually increase the speed
as required.
• To prevent splashing, lower the whisk into the food before you begin whisking. Press
and hold the one of the speed buttons to start blending.
• For maximum blending power, release the LOW speed button, then press and hold the
HIGH speed button.
• Keep the blender upright and do not let any liquid reach the whisk collar.
• Release the LOW speed or HIGH speed button at any time to stop blending.
• PLEASE NOTE: The blender should be used for no longer than 1 minute at a time.
After two consecutive uses, let the appliance rest for 3 minutes to prevent over heating.
• Turn off and unplug the blender at the socket.
• To detach the blender stick for cleaning, see CARE AND CLEANING. Keep your hands
well away from the blades, as it is sharp.
CHOPPING
• Meat, cheese, onion, fresh herbs, garlic and nuts can all be successfully chopped using
the chopping bowl and blade.
• However, hard foods such as coffee beans, ice cubes, nutmeg and spices will damage
the blade and should be avoided.

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• When chopping ingredients like fruit and vegetables they blend best if cut into small
pieces about 20mm square.
• DO NOT use the chopping bowl to store food.
• DO NOT fill above the MAX level on the chopping bowl.
• Always keep a firm hold of the chopping bowl as you blend.
• We recommend that you begin blending at low speed, and gradually increase the speed
as required.
• Press and hold one of the speed buttons to start blending.
• For maximum blending power, release the LOW speed button, then press and hold the
HIGH speed button.
• Keep the chopper upright.
• Release the LOW speed or HIGH speed button at any time to stop blending.
• PLEASE NOTE: The blender should be used for no longer than 15 seconds at a time.
After two consecutive uses, let the appliance rest for 3 minutes to prevent over heating.
• Turn off and unplug the blender at the socket.
• To detach the chopper for cleaning, see CARE AND CLEANING. Keep your hands well
away from the blade, as it is sharp.
A GUIDE TO CHOPPING
Food Maximum Quantity Approx. Time
Meat 250g 8 seconds
Fresh herbs 50g 8 seconds
Walnuts 100g 8 seconds
Cheese 100g 5 seconds
Bread 80g (1 - 2 slices) 5 seconds
Onion 150g 8 seconds
Biscuits 150g 6 seconds
Soft fruit 200g 6 seconds

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question: Why is the Hand Stick Blender not working?
Answer: Check that the appliance is plugged in and switched on at the socket.
Also check that the attachments are correctly locked onto the blender
handle, otherwise the blender will not work.

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CARE AND CLEANING
• Switch off and unplug the appliance before cleaning.
• Clean thoroughly before using for the first time and after every use.
• Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool.
• Always use plastic, wooden or silicone spatulas.
• Never immerse the blender handle in water or any other liquid.
• To clean the blender handle, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly before
storing.
• The attachments can be washed in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Do not wash any parts in the dishwasher.
• When you have cleaned the blender stick, place it upright so that any water which may
have got inside the blender stick can drain out.
• CAUTION: The chopping blade and blades on the end of the blender stick are very
sharp. Take care when cleaning.
• For quick cleaning between tasks, half fill the blender beaker with water, with the
blender handle and stick assembled, place the blender stick in the water and turn on to
blend for a few seconds.
• If carrots etc. have discoloured the chopping bowl or blending beaker, rub with a cloth
dipped in vegetable oil, then wash as normal.
• NOTE: It is best to rinse the blades straight away after processing very salty food.
• Store the Hand Stick Blender with the power cable loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly
around the product.

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RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS
Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a
scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electrical products
to recycling points set up around the country.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest recycling point.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in
all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications.
CHANGING THE 3 AMP FUSE
Use a 3 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If you are
unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.
Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the
cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.
If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance
complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and
2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).

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