Sage the Q BBL820 User manual

EN USER GUIDE
the Q™
BBL820 / SBL820

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Components
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
J K
L
I
G
A. Inner measuring cup
B. High performance lid
C. 2.0 Litre BPA-Free* jug
D. Extra-wide, heavy duty blade
and bowl system
E. Heavy duty metal coupling
F. Heavy duty 2400W motor
G. LCD indicator with timer
H. Durable base
I. 4 preset programs
J. 5 speed settings
K. Overload protection
Resettable thermal fuse
for motor protection.
ACCESSORIES
L. Tamper
COPOLYESTER MATERIAL
This blender jug is made with
copolyester, which is a tough, BPA-free
polymer used to make housewares
products that can stand up to extreme
use and repeated dishwasher cleaning.
Products made from copolyester are
impact resistant and shatter resistant
and stay clear and durable even after
hundreds of cycles in the dishwasher.
*Sage makes its BPA Free claim for this product
based on independent laboratory testing performed
for all the food contact plastic materials of the
product per EU Commission Regulation No
10/2011. BPA Free Material is used in all parts
that come into contact with food.
Rating Information
220–240V ~ 50/60Hz 2400W

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EN
WARNING
Never blend boiling hot liquids. Allow
temperature of ingredients to cool down to room
temperature before placing into blender jug.
PRESET PROGRAMS
PULSE | ICE CRUSH
A program of continuous pulsing designed to
chop food into an even consistency or crush ice
cubes.
SMOOTHIE
For dairy-based smoothies. A combination of
speeds and pulses designed to combine and
aerate ingredients into a smooth and creamy
texture.
GREEN SMOOTHIE
For blending whole fruits/vegetables into a
smooth beverage. A combination of high speed
proles breaks down tough bres into very ne
particles. Use the tamper if ingredients become
wedged.
SOUP
This program is exclusively for creating a Cold to
Hot Soup–turning whole ingredients at ambient
temperature into a smooth, hot soup. Primarily a
high speed program, the program will nish with
a slow stir to remove steam bubbles.
GETTING STARTED
Ready mode
Press ON | OFF button to power the unit
to READY mode.
Sleep
After 2 minutes of inactivity, LCD powers o,
and the ON | OFF button ashes red.
After 5 minutes of inactivity, the blender turns
power OFF. Press the ON | OFF button to
reactivate the blender.
CANCEL
The CANCEL function stops the pre-set
program or selected speed setting and sets
the time to 0.
Speed Control Selection
There are 5 electronic speed buttons from
MIX through to MILL.
MIX combines more delicate foods with a
folding motion, and is good for combining wet
and dry ingredients.
MILL is the fastest setting and is ideal for
breaking down ingredients to mill grain to our,
make nut milk and other nely blended mixtures.
Select the required speed (1 to 5) by pressing
the corresponding speed button.
Functions
PAUSED
RESET
MIN SEC
OVERLOAD
PROTECTION
ON OFF
AUTO
PULSE
ICE CRUSH
SOUP
COLD
TO HOT
SMOOTHIE GREEN
SMOOTHIE
1
MIX 2
CHOP
3
BLEND
4
PUREE
5
MILL
CLEAN
CANCEL

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NOTE
Raw foods such as meats and seafood need to
be cooked prior to using the SOUP program.
WARNING
Do not add hot ingredients when using the
SOUP program.
If the blender is running and you press a
dierent preset button, it will switch to that
program without stopping. If a program is
running and you press the same program button
again, it will pause that program and timer.To
resume press the same program button again.
CLEAN
Use to remove most of the ingredients o the
blender walls and blades. Add 4 cups of warm
soapy water to the blender jug and press the
CLEAN button. For harder to clean, sticky or
thick ingredients, add ½ teaspoon of liquid
dish detergent for extra cleaning power. For
best results, clean the blender jug this way
immediately after use.
Tips
• The inner measuring cap can be removed
and oils/liquids or other ingredients added
during blending. Extreme care must be taken
as depending on the mixture and speeds of
operation, splashes can eject from the Lid.
It is not suggested to remove the inner
measuring cap when blending hot liquids.
• Do not exceed the maximum mark when adding
foods and liquids into the blender.
• Run the blender only for the appropriate amount
of time required - do not over blend ingredients.
• Use the PULSE | ICE CRUSH button when
food is too thick or coarse to circulate within the
blender jug.
• The tamper accessory can be used during
blending by removing the inner measuring
cap. Always make sure the main lid stays rmly
in place.
• Ingredients may stick to the sides of the blender
jug.To push food back onto the blades with the
main lid on (inner cap removed), use the tamper
provided to scrape down the sides of the jug, and
continue blending.
• If any moisture or liquid spills on top of the motor
base during blending, turn the blender o and
unplug from the outlet. Remove the blender jug,
and wipe motor base immediately with a dry
cloth or paper towel.
• The optimum amount of ice cubes that
the blender can process in the jug is 250g
(approximately 1 standard ice tray).
• Thicker mixtures puree more eciently if the jug
is ¼ to ½ full.
• Do not use metal utensils, as they may damage
the blades or blender jug.
• To remove any food that cannot easily be
scraped out from under the blades, replace lid
and turn blender back on high speed for 4–5
seconds to spin foods out from under blades.

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Blending Chart
FOOD PREPARATION & USAGE QUANTITY FUNCTIONS TIME
Grains & seeds
Mill into our. Use in bread, pizza
doughs, cakes, muns and
our batters.
250g–630g
1–3 cups MILL speed 30–60
seconds
Dried legumes
& corn
e.g. soy beans,
chickpeas
popping corn
Mill into our. Use
in combination with plain or self-
raising our for breads, cakes,
muns, pancakes.
250g–630g
1–3 cups MILL speed 30–60
seconds
Spices
To make ground spices. Use whole
spices except for cinnamon quills
that need to be broken half. Store in
airtight containers.
minimum
¼ cup
8–16 cinnamon
sticks
MILL speed 20–30
seconds
Raw nuts
To make nut meal.
Use in cakes, biscuits
and muns.
100g–500g
½–3cups MILL speed 8–15
seconds
Roasted nuts To make nut butters and spreads. 300g–500g
1½–3 cups
PUREE speed,
use tamper 1 minute
White sugar Mill to make pure
icing sugar or powdered sugar.
100g–200g
1–2 cups MILL speed 15–30
seconds
Biscuits/
cookies
Break biscuits/cookies in half.
Blend to form crumbs. Use for
cheesecake crusts.
250g PULSE |
ICE CRUSH
20–30
seconds
Bread crumbs
Remove crusts. Cut bread into 2½
cm cubes. Use in crumb coatings,
stungs or in meatballs and
meat patties.
120g–400g
(up to
5 slices) MIX speed 20–30
seconds
Mayonnaise
Mix the egg yolk, mustard and
vinegar or lemon juice. Add oil
slowly through the lid.
Use for dressing.
Up to 4 egg
yolks and
2 cups of oil.
MIX speed 1 min 30
sec
Hard cheeses
(like Parmesan
and Pecorino)
Cut into 3cm cubes.
Use in creamy sauces,
pasta dishes.
Maximum 250g CHOP speed 15–25
seconds
Cream
Whip cream to rm peaks. Add
sugar or vanilla before blending,
if desired.
300–600mL CHOP speed 25–60
seconds
Raw
vegetables
Peel and cut into 2cm cubes. Finely
chopped. Use for stung, lling,
bolognese, stews and casseroles.
200g CHOP speed 4–6
seconds
Dry milling
Please note that milling hard ingredients like spices, nuts, sugar, coee, grains, etc will cause
scratching and clouding to the inside surfaces of the jug.This is a cosmetic result from milling these
kinds of ingredients, and does not aect the performance of the jug.
Avoid over-processing spices though. Essential oils found in spices when combined with heat can
damage the jug surface.
This blending chart should be used as a guide only.

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Troubleshooting
Motor doesn’t start or
blade doesn’t rotate • Check the blender jug and lid are securely in place.
• Check that the power plug is properly inserted into the power outlet.
• Check the ON | OFF button and selected function button is illuminated.
Food is unevenly
chopped • Use the Tamper when blending to help move the ingredients around.
• Reduce the speed so the blades have more chance of grabbing the food
• This can happen when too much food is being blended at one time.
Try a smaller amount, and work in batches if necessary.
• The ingredients may be too large.Try cutting into smaller pieces.
For best results, ingredients should be in pieces no larger than 2cm.
Food is chopped too
ne or is watery
• Try blending for shorter period of time or slower speeds.
• Use the ICE CRUSH | PULSE function for better control.
Food sticks to blade
and jug • The mixture may be too thick.Try adding more liquid and/or using a slower
speed for blending.
Food stuck under
blades • To remove any food that cannot easily be scraped out from under the
blades, replace lid and turn blender back on high speed for 4–5 seconds to
spin foods out from under blades.
Blender overloaded • This blender has a motor protection feature to protect against over heating
and/or over current use.When activated OVERLOAD PROTECTION will
ash on the LCD and the blender will be inoperable.
• If activated, turn the blender o by pressing the ON | OFF button on the
control panel, switch of at the wall and unplug the blender.Wait a few
minutes then re-plug and power ON the blender.
• If OVERLOAD PROTECTION is still ashing, repeat and leave the blender
to cool down for at least 20–30 minutes. Once OVERLOAD PROTECTION
has disappeared from the screen the blender is ready to be used again.
• We recommend blending in smaller batches, or cutting ingredients into
smaller pieces.

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Stubborn food stains and odours
Strong smelling foods such as garlic and sh,
and some vegetables such as carrots, may
leave an odour or stain.
Dry milling
Milling hard ingredients like spices, nuts,
sugar, coee, grains, etc will cause scratching
and clouding to the inside surfaces of the jug.
Some spices and herbs release aromatic oils
that may discolour the jug or leave an aroma.
These are cosmetic results from milling these
kinds of ingredients, and does not aect the
performance of the jug.
Storage
Store your blender upright with the blender
jug assembled on the motor base, or beside
it. Do not place anything on top.To allow air to
circulate, keep the lid o.
Care & Cleaning
Jug and Lid
To avoid food drying on blades, jug and lid,
follow the below steps as soon as possible
after use:
• Rinse most of the ingredients o the
jug and lid.
• Add 1L of warm water and 1–2 drops of
detergent and press the CLEAN button.
• Rinse the jug and lid again and/or wash
separately in warm soapy water with a soft cloth
or bottle brush.
WARNING
Oils in citrus rind can damage the material
of your jug if being exposed to it for a longer
period. Always clean your blender jug
immediately after processing citrus rind.
Motor base
To clean the motor base, wipe with a soft, damp
cloth then dry thoroughly. Wipe any excess food
particles from the power cord.
Cleaning agents
Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners
on either the motor base or the jug, as they may
scratch the surface. Use only warm soapy water
with a soft cloth.
Dishwasher
The blender jug, tamper and lid can be washed
in the dishwasher on a standard wash cycle. Jug
can be placed on the bottom shelf, however the
tamper should be on the top shelf only.
2 Litre jug
To remove, clean the jug and lid using
the CLEAN instructions. Add 2 tablespoons
bicarbonate of soda and ½ cup (125mL) vinegar
into jug and let the mixture froth for 1 minute.
Scrub the jug and lid with the mixture using a
soft dishwashing brush. Add 2 cups warm water
and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
Attach jug to blender base. Secure lid and then
press the CLEAN button.Thoroughly rinse the
jug, and allow to air dry. Store jug and lid with
the lid o to allow air to circulate.