Russell Hobbs 25960 User manual

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Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the appliance on.
Remove all packaging before use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
This appliance can be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/
instructed and understand the hazards involved.
Children must not use or play with the appliance.
Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children.
c To avoid injury, take care when handling the blades,
emptying the jug, and cleaning.
h Don’t add hot liquid (over 40°C) as it may be ejected
due to sudden steaming.
c Misuse of the appliance may cause injury.
Unplug the appliance before assembly, disassembly, or
cleaning.
Don’t leave the appliance unattended while plugged in.
If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent, or someone similarly
qualied to avoid a hazard.
l Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels
containing water.
• Switch o before tting the jug to the motor unit.
• Switch o and wait till the blades come to a stop before removing the lid from
the jug, or removing the jug from the motor unit.
• Don’t put utensils into the jug while the appliance is plugged in.
• Don’t use accessories or attachments other than those we supply.
• Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
• Don’t operate the appliance if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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PARTS
1. Speed control
2. Motor unit
3. Blade unit
4. Seal
5. Jug
6. Lid
7. Cap
8. Tab
PREPARATION
1. Sit the motor unit on a stable, level surface.
2. Align the don the bottom of the jug with the Uon the motor unit.
3. Lower the jug on to the motor unit, then turn the jug to align the dwith the L.
4. Turn the lid anti-clockwise to unlock it then lift it o the jug.
5. Put the ingredients into the jug.
6. Don’t ll past the 1500ml mark. If you do, the contents may force the lid o
when you start the motor.
7. Place the lid onto the jug with the tab as shown in gure A.
8. Twist the lid clockwise to lock it (g. B)
9. Push the cap into the hole in the lid.
10. Don’t run the appliance without tting the cap.
11. Check that the speed control is set to 0.
12. Put the plug into the power socket.
USING YOUR BLENDER
• Don’t run the motor continuously for more than 3 minutes because it may
overheat. After 3 minutes switch o for at least 10 minutes to allow the motor
to cool.
• Your blender will stop operating if it overheats. If this happens, unplug your
blender and let it cool down for at least 15 minutes before using it again.
1. Turn the speed control to the speed you want (1 = low, 2 = high).
2. Turn the speed control back to 0to turn the motor o.
3. Generally, large quantities, thick mixes, and a high ratio of solids to liquids
suggest longer timings and slower speeds.
4. Smaller quantities, thinner mixes, and more liquids than solids suggest shorter
timings and higher speeds.
5. Don’t run the motor for more than 1 minute, or it may overheat. After 1 minute,
switch o for at least 2 minutes, to let the motor cool.

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PULSE
Turning the speed control anti-clockwise to Ywill give you a short burst at high
speed. In this direction, the knob is spring-loaded. When you let go, it’ll return to 0.
ADDING INGREDIENTS
To add ingredients while the blender is working, remove the cap, pour the new
ingredients through the hole, then replace the cap.
Check that the added ingredients don’t increase the volume in the jug past the
1500ml mark.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Switch the appliance o () and unplug it.
2. Wipe the outside of the motor unit with a clean damp cloth.
3. Wash the removable parts in warm soapy water, rinse well, drain, and air dry.
4. Don’t put any part of the appliance in a dishwasher.
BLADE UNIT
You may remove the blade unit for cleaning. This is best done with the jug turned
upside down.
1. Grip the jug handle with one hand.
2. Grip the bottom of the blade unit with the other hand.
3. Turn the blade unit clockwise till it comes loose from the jug base.
4. Carefully, pull it up and out of the bottom of the jug.
5. Lift the seal away from the blade unit.
6. Wash the seal and blade unit in warm soapy water, rinse, and air dry.
7. Take great care with the blades – don’t handle them directly, use a nylon
washing-up brush.
8. Replace the seal round the blade unit.
9. Replace the blade unit in the jug base.
10. Turn the blade unit anti-clockwise to tighten it.

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RECYCLING
WTo avoid environmental and health problems due to
hazardous substances, appliances and rechargeable and
non-rechargeable batteries marked with one of these symbols
must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste.
Always dispose of electrical and electronic products and,
where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable
batteries, at an appropriate ocial recycling/collection point.

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SERVICE
If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model Number to hand, as we won’t be
able to help you without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the
plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer.
If that doesn’t solve the problem – ring Customer Service – they may be able to oer
technical advice.
If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with
your name, address, day phone number, and what’s wrong. If under guarantee, say
where and when purchased, and include proof of purchase (till receipt). Send it to:
Customer Service
Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd
Fir Street, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0HS
email: s[email protected]om
telephone: [phone] (local rate number)
Please note: If you have purchased the product within the last 6 months, please
contact the retailer in the rst instance to deal with any matters relating to warranty.
GUARANTEE
Defects aecting product functionality appearing within the guarantee period will
be corrected by replacement or repair at our option provided the product is used
and maintained in accordance with the instructions. Your statutory rights are not
aected.
Guarantee period = 2 years from rst retail purchase.
To claim an extra 1 year guarantee, register your product online within 28 days of
purchase. Register at: uk.russellhobbs.com/product-registration
Consumables are guaranteed only for their recommended lifecycle. Replacement/
Spare parts* are excluded and are only covered by a 1 year warranty.
* Examples include lters, removable grill plates, drip trays/crumb trays etc.
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