PowerPac My Choice MC168 User manual

Model: MC168
190164-24

PARTS & DESCRIPTION
Pole
Lid
Blender Jug (glass)
Jug Handle
Blender Blades
Blade Holder (Blender)
Motor unit
Connector to Motor unit
OFF, Speed & Pulse Buttons
Blender Blade assembly
Blender Blades
Sealing Ring
Blade Holder (Blender)
Grinder Blade assembly
Grinder Blades
Sealing Ring
Blade Holder (Grinder)
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ATTENTION :
Read this booklet carefully as it contains important instructions for a safe installation,
use and maintenance.
Important instructions to be kept for future reference.
The following basic precautions should always be followed when using electrical
appliances:
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Read all instructions before using the appliance.
This appliance must be used only for the purpose it was expressly designed; any
use NOT complying with the instructions contained in the manual is considered
inappropriate and dangerous. The manufacturer is NOT responsible for possible
damages caused by the inappropriate and/or unreasonable use.
This appliance is NOT suitable to be used in an explosive environment (in the
presence of flammable substances such as gas, vapour, mist or dust, in atmospheric
conditions when, after ignition, the combustion is spread in the air). Items
containing these substances should never be placed in the appliance, and never be
used to clean the appliance in order to avert the risk of fire or explosion.
The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, etc.) must be kept out
of the reach of children or disabled persons since they represent potential sources
of danger.
The installation/assembly of the appliance will be made in accordance with the
indications of the manufacturer. A wrong procedure may cause damages to persons,
animals or objects, for which the manufacturer cannot be considered responsible.
Place and use the appliance on a horizontal and stable surface.
Before use, check the integrity of the appliance and power cable. In case you are not
sure, contact a qualified person. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a
shock hazard.
Before powering the appliance make sure the rating (voltage and frequency)
corresponding to the grid and the socket is suitable for the plug of the appliance,
and that the wall socket is properly grounded.
DO NOT power the appliance using multiple sockets. If possible, avoid the use of
adapters and/or extension cables; if their use is absolutely necessary, use only
materials in compliance with the current safety regulations and according to the
electrical parameters of the adapters.
The appliance must NOT be switched on using external timers and/or other remote
control appliances which are not specified in this manual.
Only use original components & accessories provided by the manufacturer. Any
non-original components & accessories NOT recommended by the manufacturer
may cause injuries to persons or damage to the appliance.
During use and storage, the appliance must be kept at a safe distance from heat
sources (open flame, ovens, heaters, stoves, etc.) or any flammable and/or
potentially explosive substances.
WARNINGS
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Clean the Motor unit with a damp cloth. The Motor unit may NOT be immersed in
water. Wash the Pole, Lid, Blender Jug & the Blender Blade assembly (Blender
Blades, Sealing Ring, Blade Holder), Grinder Cup & the Grinder Blade assembly
(Grinder Blades, Sealing Ring, Blade Holder) and utensils you wish to use with
water & detergent with a non-abrasive sponge. DO NOT use metal scouring pads.
Dry the accessories thoroughly.
Place the Motor unit on a flat, dry surface. Assemble the Blender Jug & the
Blender Blade assembly, or Grinder Cup & Grinder Blade assembly to the Motor
unit according to the instructions listed in the section (“How to Use”) below.
Check that these accessories are locked into the Motor unit before you start using
the appliance.
Before adding ingredients, make sure the blades are in place and are running
smoothly.
The Blender
Lock the Blender Jug and the Blender Blade assembly. Lower the Blender Jug
onto the Motor unit – the Blender Jug instantly locks onto the rotating
mechanism. Place food & liquid into the Blender Jug. Insert the Lid on top of the
Blender Jug, and insert the Pole in the middle of the Lid. Press the‘OFF’button.
Plug the power cable holding it firmly with dry hands and switch it on. Press the
Speed button (‘1’, ‘2’ or ‘Pulse’) and blend. Blend for NOT more than 3 minutes
without interruption, resting for 5 minutes with a maximum of 3 cycles before
resting for 15 minutes. On completion of blending, press the ‘OFF’ button, switch
off the electric mains and unplug the power cable. When the blades stop turning,
lift up the Blender Jug with the Blender Blade assembly from the Motor unit and
detach. Lift up the Lid from the Blender Jug and detach. The contents may be
poured out.
The Grinder
Separate the Grinder Blade assembly from the Grinder Cup by either holding the
Grinder Blade assembly (bottom) and turning the Grinder Cup (top)
anti-clockwise; or, inverting the Grinder Cup, holding the Grinder Cup (bottom)
and turning the Grinder Blade assembly (top) anti-clockwise. Place ingredients
(maximum 50 g) into the Grinder Cup (bottom), attach the Grinder Blade
assembly (top) and turn it clockwise to tighten. Inverting the Grinder Cup (top),
lower the Grinder Cup onto the Motor unit – the Grinder Cup instantly locks onto
the rotating mechanism. Press the ‘OFF’ button. Plug the power cable holding it
firmly with dry hands and switch it on. Press the Speed button (‘1’, ‘2’ or‘Pulse’)
and grind. Grind for NOT more than 90 seconds without interruption, resting for
5 minutes with a maximum of 3 cycles before resting for 15 minutes.
On completion of grinding, press the ‘OFF’ button, switch off the electric mains
and unplug the power cable. When the blades stop turning, lift up the Grinder
Cup with the Grinder Blade assembly from the Motor unit and detach. Separate
the Grinder Blade assembly from the Grinder Cup (as explained above) and
extract the grinded food.
13.If you are using the appliance for the first time, you should:
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attach the Blender Blade assembly directly onto the Motor unit without first
inserting the Blender Blade assembly into the bottom of the Blender Jug and
then attaching the Blender Jug onto the Motor unit;
attach the Grinder Blade assembly directly onto the Motor unit without first
inserting the Grinder Blade assembly into the Grinder Cup and then attaching
the Grinder Cup onto the Motor unit;
overload the Blender Jug or Grinder Cup by overfilling it;
cover the appliance during functioning;
allow hands, hair, clothing, curtains, spatulas and any other objects to come into
contact with the appliance’s motor and accessories to avoid personal injury or
damage to the machine when the appliance is in operation;
use the appliance if blades are bent, chipped, cracked, broken or in any way
damaged;
attempt to sharpen or touch the blades as they are VERY SHARP! Hold the base of
the Blender Blade assembly or the Grinder Blade assembly while installing,
removing or cleaning;
place the appliance in the microwave oven or refrigerator for freezing, so as to
avoid breaking or damaging it;
place foods or liquids which are hotter than 45°C, or use boiling water for cleaning;
detach the Blender Jug or Grinder Cup while the appliance is in operation;
operate the appliance for more than 3 minutes for blending and 2 minutes for
grinding, without interruption. Let the appliance rest for 5 minutes between
processing cycles. After 3 processing cycles, allow an interval of 15 minutes to let
the appliance cool down before the next use so as to prolong its service life DO
NOT allow the product to idle while in operation;
press the OFF, Speed and Pulse buttons too hard so as to avoid any damage;
leave the appliance unsupervised during operation.
Make sure to remove any label or protective sheet which may prevent its proper
functioning.
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Before plugging & unplugging the appliance, press the OFF, Speed and Pulse
buttons to‘OFF’. Plug and unplug the power cable holding it firmly with dry hands.
Always unplug the power cable to avoid overheating and avoid stretching it (DO
NOT pull it, tug it or use it to drag the appliance to which is connected).
During operation, DO NOT touch the appliance with wet body parts, and it is
recommended to have between you and the standing surface, an isolating element
(for example, wearing shoes with rubber soles).
DO NOT soak the Motor unit of the appliance in water or other liquids, wash it
under the tap, or let any liquid flow into the internal casing of the appliance to
prevent electric shock. In case of accidental fall in water, DO NOT try to take it out,
but first of all unplug immediately the power cable from the socket.
Place the appliance at a proper distance from other objects or surrounding walls
making sure that its functioning will not cause accidental damages.
The appliance should NOT be placed on a surface or in the vicinity of objects which
can be damaged by heat, such as carpets or plastics. When using the appliance, the
surface that the appliance is placed upon may become hot. If the appliance is
operated on wooden furniture, use a protective pad to prevent damage to delicate
finishes.
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Avoid placing the power cable on abrasive or sharp surfaces or in positions where it
can be damaged easily.
Always remember to unplug the power cable of the appliance if it is NOT used for a
long period, before changing accessories, storing, cleaning or performing any
maintenance operation. Remember that the blades may still be moving after the
power cable is unplugged!
Avoid carrying out operations which are NOT specified in this manual (such as
disassembling and/or altering).
In case of malfunction or anomaly during the functioning, switch off the appliance
immediately, turn off the power and check the cause of the anomaly, if possible,
with the support of a qualified person.
To operate, the Blender Jug should contain sufficient quantity of food – cut fruits
and vegetables should be NO larger than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in length and thickness –
and must NOT contain meat, fish, solid food, sticky food, foods with insufficient
amount of water, or liquids with a temperature greater than 45°C, or ice cubes.
In the event the mixing of the food items produce bubbles, stop the operation
immediately and wait until the production of bubbles ceases before resuming
blending.
Wash the Pole, Lid, Blender Jug & the Blender Blade assembly, Grinder Cup &
Grinder Blade assembly and utensils immediately after usage to avoid build-up of
bacteria. (Warning: Blades are sharp!).
If smoke is observed coming out of the appliance, unplug the power cable
immediately.
This appliance is NOT intended for commercial use but to be used in households
and similar applications, such as:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• Dormitories;
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
• Bed and breakfast type environment.
DO NOT use or store the appliance outdoors. Store and use the appliance only
indoors, or in any case, protected from weathering such as rain, direct radiation of
the sun and dust.
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 made by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its
power cable out of reach of children less than 8 years old.
Save these instructions.
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Clean the Motor unit and accessories before using. Refer to the section “How to
clean and maintain” immediately following this section.
Place the Base of the Motor unit on a flat, dry and heat-resistant surface.
The Blender
Tightly hold the Blender Jug with one hand and place the Blender Blade assembly
underneath it and turn the Blender Blade assembly anti-clockwise until they are
tightly locked. Lower the Blender Jug onto the Motor unit – the Blender Jug
instantly locks onto the rotating mechanism. It should be able to rotate about 1 cm
clockwise and anti-clockwise. During blending, its weight alone would ensure a
tight fit.
Wash the fruit/s and/or vegetables, then peel and cut into no larger than 1 inch
(2.5 cm) cubes. Add liquids such as water or milk, then place the cut fruits or
vegetables into the Blender Jug with the, topped off with yoghurt or ice cream if
desired. The total volume should NOT exceed the highest line on the Blender Jug
(1000 ml). When blending thick ingredients, DO NOT exceed 1/3 of the Blender Jug.
Note: For optimal performance, place the ingredients in the Blender Jug according
to the following sequence:
Liquids, fresh ingredients, frozen fruits, yoghurt, ice cream.
Insert the Lid on top of the Blender Jug, and insert the Pole in the middle of the Lid.
Press the ‘OFF’button. Plug the power cable holding it firmly with dry hands and
switch it on. Press the Speed button (‘1’, ‘2’ or ‘Pulse’) and blend until the desired
consistency is achieved.‘Pulse’ button is used for precision blending.
DO NOT operate the appliance for more than 3 minutes (2 minutes for thick
ingredients) without interruption. Let the appliance rest for 5 minutes between
processing cycles. After 3 processing cycles, allow an interval of 15 minutes to let
the appliance cool down before the next use, so as to prolong its service life.
DO NOT allow the product to idle while in operation.
On completion of blending, press the ‘OFF’ button, switch off the electric mains and
unplug the power cable.
Wait for the blades to stop turning and lift up the Blender Jug with the Blender
Blade assembly from the Motor unit and detach.
Lift up the Lid from the Blender Jug and detach. The contents may be poured out.
HOW TO USE
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The Grinder
(used for grinding dry and hard foodstuffs: spices, coffee beans, seeds, almonds, etc.)
Separate the Grinder Blade assembly from the Grinder Cup by either holding the
Grinder Blade assembly (bottom) and turning the Grinder Cup (top) anti-clockwise;
or, inverting the Grinder Cup, holding the Grinder Cup (bottom) and turning the
Grinder Blade assembly (top) anti-clockwise.
- 2 ways to separate Grinder Blade assembly from Grinder Cup:
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Place ingredients (maximum 50 g) into the Grinder Cup (bottom), attach the
Grinder Blade assembly (top) and turn it clockwise to tighten.
Inverting the Grinder Cup (top), lower the Grinder Cup onto the Motor unit – the
Grinder Cup instantly locks onto the rotating mechanism. It should be able to
rotate about 1 cm clockwise and anti-clockwise. During blending, its weight alone
would ensure a tight fit.
Press the ‘OFF’button. Plug the power cable holding it firmly with dry hands and
switch it on. Press the Speed button (‘1’, ‘2’ or ‘Pulse’) and grind until the desired
consistency is achieved.
Holding the Grinder
Blade assembly,
turn the Grinder Cup
anti-clockwise
Holding the Grinder
Cup, turn the Grinder
Blade assembly
anti-clockwise
only if a Jam occurs: DO NOT continue blending if the blade is jammed.
Press the ‘OFF’button. Switch off the electric mains and unplug the power cable.
Wait for the blades to stop turning. Lift up the Lid from the Blender Jug and
detach. Use the Pole to clear the jam if needed. Insert the Lid on top of the
Blender Jug, and insert the Pole in the middle of the Lid.
Occasionally, the blockage may require that the Blender Jug be detached from
the Motor unit before clearing. In this case, wait for the blades to stop turning.
Lift up the Blender Jug with the Blender Blade assembly from the Motor unit and
detach. Lift up the Lid from the Blender Jug and detach. Pour the contents into
another Jug and clear the jam if needed. Pour back the contents into the Blender
Jug. Lower the Blender Jug onto the Motor unit – the Blender Jug instantly locks
onto the rotating mechanism. It should be able to rotate about 1 cm clockwise
and anti-clockwise. During blending, its weight alone would ensure a tight fit.
Perform steps 5 – 10 again.
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DO NOT operate the appliance for more than the Blender Jug without interruption.
Let the appliance rest for 5 minutes between processing cycles. After 3 processing
cycles, allow an interval of 15 minutes to let the appliance cool down before the
next use, so as to prolong its service life. DO NOT allow the product to idle while in
operation.
On completion of grinding, press the ‘OFF’ button, switch off the electric mains and
unplug the power cable.
Wait for the blades to stop turning and lift up the Grinder Cup with the Grinder
Blade assembly from the Motor unit and detach.
Separate the Grinder Blade assembly from the Grinder Cup by either holding the
Grinder Blade assembly (bottom) and turning the Grinder Cup (top) anti-clockwise;
or, inverting the Grinder Cup, holding the Grinder Cup (bottom) and turning the
Grinder Blade assembly (top) anti-clockwise. Extract the grinded food.
- 2 ways to separate Grinder Blade assembly from Grinder Cup:
Safety Protection
If the appliance overheats, the thermal switch will be activated, leading to the
motor being shut off. Turn the OFF, Speed & Pulse buttons to‘OFF’. Switch the
product off and unplug the power cable from the electric mains. Allow the
appliance to cool for at least 15 minutes before using the appliance.
Holding the Grinder
Blade assembly,
turn the Grinder Cup
anti-clockwise
Holding the Grinder
Cup, turn the Grinder
Blade assembly
anti-clockwise
only if a Jam occurs: DO NOT continue grinding if the blade is jammed.
Turn the ON/OFF & Speed Rotary Knob to ‘0’. Switch off the electric mains and
unplug the power cable.
Wait for the blades to stop turning and turn the Grinder Cup with the Grinder
Blade assembly clockwise from the Motor unit and detach.
Invert the Grinder Cup (bottom) with the Grinder Blade assembly and turn the
Grinder Blade assembly (top) anti-clockwise. Clear the jam if needed. Attach the
Grinder Blade assembly (top) and turn it clockwise to tighten.
Perform steps 13 – 18 again.
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Turn the OFF, Speed & Pulse buttons to‘OFF’. Switch the product off and unplug the
power cable from the electric mains.
Before cleaning, please make sure the blades have stopped running.
Clean the Motor unit with a damp cloth. DO NOT immerse the Motor unit in water
or other liquids, and avoid spraying water, in order to avoid damage or leakage.
Wash the Lid, Blender Jug & the Blender Blade assembly, Grinder Cup & Grinder
Blade assembly and utensils you wish to use with water & detergent with a
non-abrasive sponge. Dry the components with a soft, dry cloth.
DO NOT use a steel wire sponge, abrasive cleaners or corrosive liquids such as
gasoline or acetone to clean this product.
Wash the Lid, Blender Jug & the Blender Blade assembly, Grinder Cup & Grinder
Blade assembly and utensils immediately after usage to avoid build-up of bacteria.
Blades are sharp!
Ensure that the product is clean, dry, and placed in dry and well ventilated storage.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Reassemble the Grinder Blade assembly to the open end of the Grinder Cup, the
Blender Blade assembly to the open end of the Blender Jug, and then place the
Blender Jug in the Motor unit before storing.
Quick cleaning
Place the Base of the Motor unit on a flat, dry and heat-resistant surface. Add a
suitable amount of warm water (approximately ¾ volume) in the Blender Jug.
Insert the Lid on top of the Blender Jug. Insert the Pole on top of the Lid. Lower the
Blender Jug onto the Motor unit.
Turn the OFF, Speed & Pulse buttons to‘OFF’ (using dry hands), plug the power
cable and switch it on. Turn the OFF, Speed & Pulse buttons to ‘Pulse’for 10 seconds.
Repeat if necessary. Turn the OFF, Speed & Pulse buttons to ‘OFF’, switch off the
electric mains and unplug the power cable. Wait for the blades to stop turning and
lift up the Blender Jug with the Blender Blade assembly from the Motor unit and
detach. Remove the Lid from the Blender Jug and the contents may be poured out.
Unlock the Blender Blade assembly from bottom of the Blender Jug by turning
clockwise. Rinse the Pole, Lid, Blender Jug & Blender Blade assembly under running
water.
HOW TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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PROBLEM SOLVING
Fault symptom Cause analysis Troubleshooting
Safety lock is not
connected
Reconnect the Motor unit and
the Blender Jug or Grinder Cup
The motor is damaged
or stuck
Turn the motor shaft. If it still
does not work, please send to
the nearest service centre for
inspection
After the Blender Jug or
Grinder Cup is installed,
the machine does not work
after pressing the switch
It is a normal
phenomenon when a
new motor is initially
used
The smell will disappear with
use
When using the product for
the first few times,
the motor gives off an
unpleasant smell
The blades are
entangled or stuck by
ingredients
Remove the Blender Jug or
Grinder Cup, take out the
ingredients, and cut the
ingredients into smaller pieces
or put less ingredients
Refer to“only if a Jam occurs”in
“How to Use” section for
step-by-step instructions
The blades get stuck
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This appliance, along with all other electronic appliances, should, when it is no longer
capable of functioning, be disposed with the least possible environmental damage
according to the local regulations in your area. In most cases you can discard the
appliance at your local recycling center.
DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of
such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
ENVIRONMENTAL TIP
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The manufacturer provides warranty in accordance with the legislation of the
customer’s own country of residence, with a minimum of 1 year, starting from the date
on which the appliance is sold to the end user.
The warranty covers defects in material and workmanship.
The repairs under warranty may only be carried out by an authorised service centre.
When making a claim under the warranty, the original bill of purchase (with purchase
date clearly indicated) must be submitted.
The warranty will not apply in cases of:
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normal wear and tear
if the steps (as laid out in the section regarding Warnings) have not been observed
e.g. overloading of the appliance, use of non-approved accessories
if the appliance has not been properly maintained, if force has been used against it
or if it has been damaged in any other way
damage caused by non-observance of the user manual or non-compliance with the
installation instructions
errors or faults owing to defects in the distribution system
if the appliance has been repaired or modified or changed in any way or by any
person not properly authorised
WARRANTY
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MC168
MODEL
220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
VOLTAGE
250W
POWER
1.3 L
LITRE
SPECIFICATION
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