Salter EK1548 User manual

1.6 Litre
Soup Maker
Makes fresh, healthy
soups and smoothies
the easy way

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Please read all of the instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
Safety Instructions
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed.
Check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate
corresponds with that of the local network before connecting
the appliance to the mains power supply.
Children aged from 8 years and people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge can use this appliance, only if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
Unless they are older than 8 and supervised, children should
not perform cleaning or user maintenance.
This appliance is not a toy.
This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. If the
power supply cord, plug or any part of the appliance is
malfunctioning or if it has been dropped or damaged, only a
qualied electrician should carry out repairs. Improper repairs
may place the user at risk of harm.
Keep the appliance and its power supply cord out of the
reach of children.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children when it is
switched on or cooling down.
Keep the appliance and its power supply cord away from
heat or sharp edges that could cause damage.
Keep the power supply cord away from any parts of the
appliance that may become hot during use.
Keep the appliance away from other heat emitting appliances.

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Keep hands, ngers, hair and any loose clothing away from
the rotating tools of the appliance.
Do not immerse the electrical components of this appliance in
water or any other liquid.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to
the mains power supply.
Do not remove the appliance from the mains power supply by
pulling the cord; switch it off and remove the plug by hand.
Do not pull or carry the appliance by its power supply cord.
Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, if there are
visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
Do not use the appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
Do not use any accessories other than those supplied.
Do not use any damaged accessories.
Do not use this appliance outdoors.
Do not store the appliance in direct sunlight or in high
humidity conditions.
Do not move the appliance whilst it is in use.
Do not place boiling water or very hot liquid in the appliance.
Do not dry blend ingredients; always add a small amount
of liquid.
Do not overload the appliance as the mixture level may rise
during blending.
Do not touch any moving parts on this appliance during use,
as this could cause injury.
Do not touch any sections of the appliance that may
become hot during use, as this could cause injury.
Do not use broken or loose cutting or rotating blades.
Do not remove the lid until the blades have stopped rotating.
Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains
power supply before changing or tting accessories.

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Always unplug the appliance after use and before any
cleaning or user maintenance.
Always ensure that the appliance has cooled fully after use
before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Always use the appliance on a stable, heat-resistant surface,
at a height that is comfortable for the user.
Use of an extension cord with the appliance is not recommended.
This appliance should not be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote control system, other than
that supplied with this appliance.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only. It should not
be used for commercial purposes.
Caution: Hot surface – do not touch the hot section or
heating components of the appliance.
Warning: Do not touch sharp blades.
Important
1. Check that the base of the soup maker is clean before
each cycle.
2. Always ll the stainless steel jug above the min. ll mark,
whilst making sure not to exceed the max. ll mark.
Exceeding the max. ll mark may activate the overll
sensor, causing the soup maker to stop working and
preventing the ejection of hot liquid during operation.
3. Never connect the soup maker to the mains power supply
until the required ingredients have been added.
4. Do not operate the soup maker when the stainless steel jug
is empty.
5. Never allow any liquid into the connection on the underside
of the lid. If liquid is accidentally spilled onto the connection,
dry thoroughly with a paper towel before tting.

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6. The soup maker uses a safety cut-out thermostat which may
operate from time to time to prevent it from overheating.
The safety cut-out thermostat may operate when the
stainless steel jug is used empty, when the liquid content has
evaporated before the end of the cycle or when ingredients
are sticking to the base of the stainless steel jug. If the safety
cut-out thermostat operates, the soup maker will not heat
up or generate any further heat. Please allow the soup
maker to cool for approx. 5–10 minutes after each use.
Remove the soup and clean the base of the stainless
steel jug.
Note: The soup maker will not operate unless the lid is
positioned correctly on the stainless steel jug.
The soup maker is tted with a boil-dry function. If the soup
maker is switched on when empty, it will switch off approx. 35
seconds later.
Warning: The soup maker is not suitable for use with packet,
carton, canned or other prepared soups. The soup maker is
designed for the creation of fresh soups and smoothies to be
served upon completion of the built-in soup settings.
Always carry the soup maker by the side handle.
Do not place the soup maker underneath cupboards whilst
in use.
Do not remove the lid until the blades have stopped rotating.
Hints and Tips
1. Make sure that the ingredients are chopped, peeled, sliced
or cubed into small, 2–3 cm pieces.
2. Stir the ingredients before adding the lid, to prevent the
ingredients from sticking to the base of the stainless steel jug.
3. If the alarm sounds, unplug the soup maker and check the
overll sensor on the lid. Clean the sensor and reduce the
amount of ingredients before trying again.

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4. Remove the contents of the stainless steel jug as soon as the
setting is complete, as the soup maker remains hot after use
and may cause the soup to burn.
5. The soup maker does not reheat soup. Once the setting has
nished, the soup needs to be served or stored appropriately
for future reheating on the hob/in a microwave.
6. Clean the soup maker thoroughly after each use, according
to the instructions in the ‘Care and Maintenance’ section.
Care and Maintenance
Switch off and unplug the soup maker from the mains power
supply and allow it to cool fully.
STEP 1: Wipe the soup maker and the overll sensor with a soft,
damp cloth then allow it to dry thoroughly.
Do not immerse the soup maker in water or any other liquid.
STEP 2: To clean the inside of the stainless steel jug and the
inside of the lid, rinse them in clean water to remove any
remaining soup or foodstuff. Wipe away any remaining food
with a soft cloth and a mild detergent before rinsing again.
STEP 3: The ‘Blend/Clean’ setting can be used to remove any
stubborn stains. Add 1300 ml of hot water with a small amount
of mild detergent to the stainless steel jug.
STEP 4: Fit the lid and then press the blend/clean button
continuously until any stains have been removed.
Note: For tough stains, it is recommended to leave hot water
in the soup maker for approx. 10–15 minutes before using the
‘Blend/Clean’ setting. Do not use the ‘Blend/Clean’ setting for
more than 20 seconds at a time.
Caution: The blades under the lid are not removable and are
very sharp; extreme caution should be taken when cleaning
the inside of the lid.

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Description of Parts
1. Stainless steel jug
2. Lid
3. Blender blade
4. Mode button
5. On/off button
6. Purée soup indicator light
7. Chunky soup indicator light
8. Blend/clean indicator light
9. Overll sensor
10. Jug handle
11. Cleaning brush
Instructions for Use
Before First Use
Before using the soup maker for the rst time, wipe it clean with a soft, damp cloth
and dry thoroughly.
Do not immerse the soup maker in water or any other liquid.
Note: When using the soup maker for the rst time, a slight
odour may be emitted. This is normal and will soon subside.
Allow for sufcient ventilation around the soup maker.
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Warning: None of the parts of the soup maker are
dishwasher suitable.
Hand-wash in warm, soapy water and allow to dry thoroughly.
Do not immerse the lid, power cord or stainless steel jug in
water or any other liquid.
Using the 1.6 Litre Soup Maker
STEP 1: Before connecting to the mains power supply, position the stainless steel jug
onto a at, stable, heat-resistant surface at a height that is comfortable for the user.
STEP 2: Carefully apply a thin coat of cooking oil to the bottom of the stainless steel
jug. This will help to prevent the ingredients from sticking.
STEP 3: Chop all of the chosen soup ingredients into approx. 2 cm sized cubes and
place them into the stainless steel jug.
STEP 4: Add the desired liquid or stock to the stainless steel jug, making sure that
the total volume of ingredients is at least 1300 ml (min. ll mark) but no more than
1600 ml (max. ll mark).
STEP 5: After adding all of the ingredients and stock, stir to make sure that the liquid is
evenly mixed. Plug in and switch on the soup maker at the mains power supply; the
soup maker will make an audible beep and the indicator lights will begin to ash.
STEP 6: To use the soup maker, follow the instructions in the relevant
‘Soup Setting’ section.
STEP 7: Once cooking is complete, check that the selected setting has nished and
then switch off the soup maker at the mains power supply.
STEP 8: Carefully remove the lid and transfer the soup into a suitable container; the
lid must be completely removed prior to transferring the soup.
STEP 9: Allow the soup maker to cool sufciently before making a second batch
of soup.
Note: Make sure that any stock is cold before adding it to
the soup maker.
Check that the lid is securely positioned before use.
Do not add any frozen ingredients or uncooked meats or sh
to the soup maker. All ingredients must be thawed and at
room temperature and all meats or sh much be precooked
before use.

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A slight browning of the internal base may appear when
cooking is complete. This is completely normal and can be
removed during cleaning.
Caution: The soup maker is not designed to reheat soup once
it is made. Reheating can damage the heating element.
Exercise caution when removing the lid after use, as hot
steam will vent out.
Warning: Sharp blades; handle with care. The stainless steel
jug and the lid will get very hot during use; always take care
when touching these components and use the handle
when moving the stainless steel jug.
‘Purée’ and ‘Chunky’ Soup Settings
When making puréed soup, the soup maker will automatically heat and blend
the ingredients.
For chunky soup, the soup maker will automatically heat the ingredients only.
STEP 1: To purée soup, press the ‘Mode’ button once to select the ‘Purée’ soup
setting. Press the on/off button to begin; the indicator light will illuminate and the
soup maker will run for approx. 20–25 minutes.
STEP 2: To make chunky soup, press the ‘Mode’ button twice to select the ‘Chunky’
soup setting. Press the on/off button to begin; the indicator light will illuminate and
the soup maker will run for approx. 30 minutes.
STEP 3: Once the setting has completed, the soup maker will beep.
Caution: The purée setting is not designed for making purée
and pastes.
Make sure that all of the ingredients are chopped into the
required size, as the blade does not rotate during use of the
‘Chunky’ soup setting.

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‘Blend/Clean’ Setting
The soup maker can be used to blend ingredients using the ‘Blend/Clean’ setting.
When this setting is activated, ingredients will not be heated; allowing the ingredients
to be blended to make smoothies, dips and dressings. It can also be used to obtain
the desired consistency after other preset soup settings have elapsed.
STEP 1: To further blend ingredients, press the ‘Mode’ button three times to select
the ‘Blend/Clean’ setting. Press the on/off button to begin; the indicator light will
illuminate and blending will continue until the on/off button is released.
STEP 2: The setting will automatically shut-off after 20 seconds. If further blending is
required repeat the above step.
Note: Do not blend dry ingredients and do not use the
‘Blend/Clean’ setting for more than 3 full cycles without
allowing the soup maker to cool sufciently.
Storage
Before storing in a cool, dry place, the soup maker should be cool, clean and dry.
Never wrap the cord tightly around the soup maker; wrap it loosely to avoid
causing damage.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
The soup maker is not working and
is beeping.
The liquid level is too high.
The soup maker has stopped mid
soup setting.
The lid is loose.
The liquid level is too high or the soup
maker has been overlled.
The ingredient pieces are still too
large after the ‘Purée’ soup setting
has completed.
The pieces may have been too big
initially; use the ‘Blend/Clean’ setting
after the ‘Purée’ soup setting.
The ingredients are hard after the soup
setting is complete.
Chop the ingredients into smaller pieces
before adding to the soup maker.
The wrong soup setting has been used
for the volume of ingredients added.