Russell Hobbs 13619 Installation guide

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY
MODEL 13619
RUSSELL HOBBS 1.7L SATIN SMOOTHIE MAKER

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Congratulations on purchasing our Russell Hobbs 1.7L Satin Smoothie Maker. Each unit is
manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before use, please read the instructions carefully
and keep it for future reference.
FEATURES OF THE RUSSELL HOBBS 1.7L SATIN SMOOTHIE MAKER
Powerful 500W motor
1.7L glass jug
2 speed settings plus pulse function
Pulse function for increased control when processing
Cup activated pouring dispenser
Quick and easy use without the mess
Stainless steel blades
Detachable blade assembly for easy cleaning
Easy assembly and dis-assembly
Safety lock mechanism
Ideal for crushing ice, smoothies, cocktails, salsa’s, dips, soups, sauces and much
more
Stirrer for easy mixing
Removable filter cap for easy filling
Dishwasher safe parts
Non-sleep feet for added stability
Recipes included
For domestic use only
1 year warranty
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
1. This smoothie maker must only be used by a responsible adult.
2. Do not put the base unit in liquid –do not use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors.

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3. Unplug before dismantling or cleaning.
4. Do not use the smoothie maker unless the lid is in place.
5. Do not fill with anything hotter than you can comfortably handle (i.e. liquid temperature
below 40°C).
6. When blending hot liquids, put a hand on the lid to hold it in place.
7. Do not put your hand into the jug, even after you have removed it from the base unit –
the blades are sharp.
8. Do not put any element (spoon, spatula, etc.), other than the stirrer, into the jug while
the smoothie maker is plugged in.
9. Do not leave the smoothie maker unattended while plugged in.
10. Place the base unit on a dry, firm, level surface, near an electrical socket.
11. Route the cable so it does not overhang, and cannot be tripped over or caught.
12. Do not let the jug overflow. If liquid gets under the motor unit, it may be sucked into the
motor, damaging it.
13. Do not fill the jug above the 1.7L mark –if you do, the contents may force the lid off
when you start the motor.
14. Do not run the motor for more than three minutes at a time - leave it for a minute to
cool down before using it again.
15. Do not run the smoothie maker empty, it may overheat.
16. Keep the smoothie maker and the cable away from hotplates, hobs or burners.
17. Do not fit any attachment or accessory other than those we supply.
18. Do not use the smoothie maker for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
19. Do not operate the smoothie maker if it is damaged or malfunctions.
20. If the cable is damaged, the smoothie maker must be returned, in order to avoid
hazard.

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PARTS DIAGRAM
1. Removable cup 7. Lockable blade assembly
2. Stirrer 8. Handle
3. Lid 9. Base unit
4. 1.7L glass jug 10. Control knob
5. Sealing ring 11. Non-slip feet
6. Stainless steel blades 12. Cup activated pouring dispenser
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using the unit for the first time, remove any packaging material and carefully
clean the smoothie maker in warm, soapy water - rinse and dry.
Please follow the instructions outlined on “General Cleaning & Maintenance”
ASSEMBLY OF THE GLASS JUG
1. Put the sealing ring (5) on the inner edge of the blade unit.

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2. Mount the lockable blade assembly (7) onto the base unit () and turn the lockable blade
assembly in a clockwise direction until it is fixed.
3. Pour the ingredients in the jug, fix the lid (3) onto the jug by pressing it down.
4. Insert the removable filter cup (1) onto the opening of the lid, turn it in a clockwise
direction until it is locked.
INSERTING THE GLASS JUG
1. Make sure the unit is switched off.
2. Carefully place the glass jug onto the base unit.
FITTING THE LID AND CAP
1. Place the lid on the jug, and press it down.
2. Do not use the smoothie maker without fitting the lid. The contents may escape and
you may hurt yourself.
3. The cap fits into the hole in the lid. Generally, use the cap if you’re using the smoothie
maker as a blender, otherwise use the stirrer if you’re making drinks or smoothies.
4. If you’re making mayonnaise, you can fit the cap upside down, and pour oil into the mix
through the small hole in the cap.
USAGE
1. Sit the motor unit on a dry, firm, level surface, near a power socket.
2. Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and cannotdo not be tripped over or caught.
3. Put the plug into the power socket
4. Place the foodstuff you wish to blend into the glass jug
5. Put the lid on the glass jug and close securely. Place the removable filter cup into the
hole in the lid and turn it clockwise to lock.
6. Switch on the base unit.

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Speed setting
Use
Low (1)
Light usage with liquids
High (2)
Solid consistency –mixing liquids and solid
foodstuffs
P setting
Ice crushing and short, powerful impulse
movements.
Note: the switch does not permanently
engage in the “P” setting, you have to hold
the switch in the “P” setting or turn it
repeatedly into the “P” setting. After using
the blender, always move the switch into
the “0” setting and pull the cord out of the
mains plug.
5. It is recommended that this product should not exceed three minutes in operation and
to allow one minute intervals between uses. This prevents the base unit from becoming
too hot and thus damaging the unit.
USING THE STIRRER
1. If you are making drinks or smoothies, instead of fitting the cap, drop the long end of
the stirrer into the hole.
2. If solid ingredients are not getting down to the blades, give them a poke with the stirrer
to chivvy them along.
3. Rolling the stirrer anti-clockwise (the opposite way to the blades), against the jug wall,
will help with thicker mixtures.
4. Do not bash it against the wall of the jug.
5. Do not run the smoothie maker without fitting the cap or the stirrer - otherwise solid
ingredients may be ejected through the hole when they hit the blades.
ADDING INGREDIENTS
1. To add ingredients while the smoothie maker is in operation.
- Cap - lift the cap off, pour/drop the new ingredients through the hole, then replace
the cap in the hole.
- Stirrer - lift the stirrer out of the hole, scrape it against the side of the hole on the
way out, to remove drips, and then pour/drop the new ingredients through the hole,
and replace the stirrer in the hole.
2. Check that the added ingredients do not push the volume in the jug past the 1.7L mark.

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HOT LIQUIDS
1. No matter how careful you are, some splashing is inevitable. At higher temperatures,
splashes on skin can hurt. In extreme cases, they may scald, so, when using hot
liquids:
- Before pouring into the jug, let the liquid cool down to the sort of temperature you
can handle comfortably (i.e. liquid temperature below 40°C)
- Run the motor only when the cap is fitted –to add ingredients, stop the motor,
remove the cap, add the ingredients, replace the cap, then re-start the motor
- Put a hand on the lid, to hold it in place while blending
- If the lid is too hot for comfort, remove it and let the liquid cool down further –
replace the lid before blending
THE TAP
1. You can rotate the tap lever to whatever side or angle you find convenient.
2. To open the tap, press the lever.
3. To lock it open, press as far as it’ll go.
4. When dispensing thick smoothies, it helps to run the motor at low speed (1). If they’re
really thick, use the stirrer as well (use it via the hole, do not remove the lid).
5. When dispensing thick smoothies, remember that you will need one hand for the tap,
and one for the stirrer, so find a stable, flat-bottomed glass, cup, or container, to sit on
the work surface, under the tap, for the smoothie.
CRUSHING ICE
1. Before using the smoothie maker to crush ice, make sure it is clean and rinse it out
thoroughly. The slightest trace of detergent may affect the taste of the crushed ice and
will flatten any drink to which it is added.
2. Ice cubes come in many shapes and sizes. You have to experiment with the ice from
your ice cube tray.
3. Start with half to three quarters of a cup of ice or 4 –6 cubes and add 15 ml (1
tablespoon) of fresh cold water.

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4. Put the lid on the jug, then press the pulse button (P setting) 3 or 4 times, with short
pauses in between.
5. Check the results, and adjust. Too much blending will reduce the ice to liquid, too little
will merely chip the edges/corners off the ice.
6. Do not try to crush ice without adding water to the jug.
7. Do not be tempted simply to increase the amount of ice and blend for longer. This will
not work. Too much ice will never give you satisfactory results.
HINTS AND TIPS
1. To achieve the best results when pureeing solid ingredients, place small portions into
the glass jug one by one instead of placing a large quantity all at once.
2. If you are processing solid ingredients, cut them into small pieces (2-3cm) first.
3. When mixing solid ingredients, start off with a small amount of liquid and gradually add
more and more liquid through the opening in the lid.
4. Take caution when processing hot liquids.
5. For stirring solid or very thick liquid ingredients, we recommend that you use the
blender in impulse mode (P setting) to prevent the blades from becoming stuck.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Switch the smoothie maker off, and unplug it.
2. Clean it as soon after use as possible, to prevent residues setting inside the jug.
3. Turn the jug anti-clockwise to unlock it from the base, and then lift it off the base.
4. Remove the lid, cup and stirrer.
5. All removable parts can be washed in a sink or dishwasher.
Caution - take great care when handling the blade unit.
6. Turn the jug upside down, so you can see the underside of the blade unit.
7. Hold the jug handle with one hand, hold the underside of the blade unit with the other
hand, and turn the blade unit clockwise to release it –it is quite stiff.
8. Carefully lift the blade unit out of the jug.
9. Keep hold of the jug handle –grip the jug base, and turn it anti-clockwise to release.

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10. Lift the seal off the blade unit –mind the blades, they are sharp!
11. Unscrew the tap from the jug base –it takes 2 complete turns to unscrew
12. Unscrew the lever and its retaining ring from the tap –this takes about 2½ turns.
13. Wash the cap, lid, stirrer, tap parts, jug, blade unit, and seal in warm soapy water, and
leave them to drain dry.
14. Do not use a cloth for drying. You may leave lint on the inside surfaces, and you will
probably cut yourself on the blades.
15. Use a bottle brush on the hole in the jug that the tap fits into.
16. Your bottle-brush may also come in handy when cleaning the inside of the tap.
17. If you have left it too long before cleaning, and bits have glued themselves to the inside
of the jug, use a nylon brush. If that does not work, crush some ice cubes in it –that
will shift anything.
18. Do not put any part of the smoothie maker in a dishwasher.
19. The extreme environment inside the dishwasher can affect the surface finishes.
20. Wipe the outside of the motor unit with a clean damp cloth.
21. Do not put the motor unit in water or any other liquid.
22. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
REASSEMBLY
1. Wait until everything is dry.
2. Fit the jug base to the jug before replacing the blade unit.
3. Reseat the seal on top of the jug base –this seal is flat, with a ribbed upper surface.
4. Align the on the glass part of the jug with the open padlock on the top of the jug
base.
GLASS JUG
1. Lower the glass part of the jug into the jug base.
2. Turn the jug to bring the over the closed padlock on the top of the jug base.
3. The jug must be turned far enough round to allow the safety switch actuator to move
freely. You can see it if you look down into the jug from behind the handle.
4. If you cannot move the actuator, you haven’t turned the jug far enough round.

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5. Replace the seal round the blade unit –keep your fingers clear of the blades.
6. It is easier to replace the blade unit in the jug by holding the jug upright, and putting the
blade unit up into the bottom of the jug. This prevents the seal from falling out.
7. When the blade unit is in place, it is easier to the jug upside down to tighten the blade
unit –it is a bayonet-type fitting, and it tightens anti-clockwise.
8. Turn the jug the right way up.
9. Screw the tap lever back into the tap –about 2½ turns of the retaining ring. Do not
overtighten it. If you do, our spares department will be delighted to sell you a new tap.
They love people who break things.
10. To replace the tap, hold it upright, put it into the hole in the jug base, and then turn it 2
complete turns clockwise –no more.
Note: If the tap lock comes loose, turn the jug and base upside down, hold the tap lock flat
side down, with the pip towards the inside, then slide it back into the jug base.
STAINING
1. Carotenoids, which are found in many other vegetables as well as carrots, can cause
severe staining. This staining may be impossible to remove. Do not worry about it, it
will not affect the operation of the smoothie maker.
2. If you want to try, then you could try soaking the stained parts overnight in one of the
following:
- Quarter of a cup of household bleach in a sink full of warm water
- A mixture of 1 part white vinegar to two parts warm water
- Half a small packet of baking soda in enough warm water to cover the parts
Caution: Do not try to mix these methods. You may make a mess, you may cause nasty
eye- watering, breath-catching fumes, and you may harm the parts you are trying to
clean.