Smeg BLF01 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EN
BLENDER
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
FR
MIXEUR
MANUAL DE USO
ES
LICUADORA

Important information for the user
Informations importantes pour l’utilisateur
Información importante para el usuario
Instructions / Instructions / Instrucciones
Description / Description / Descripción
Use / Usage / Uso
Cleaning and maintenance / Nettoyage et entretien / Limpieza y mantenimiento
Safety instructions / Directives de sécurité / Instrucciones de seguridad
Information / Informations / Información
Advice / Conseil / Recomendaciones
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EN
BLENDER
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
FR
MIXEUR
MANUAL DE USO
ES
LICUADORA

Model: BLF01
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B
C

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Description
Danger of sudden start-up
• Make sure the blender is
unplugged before fitting or
removing the blade assembly.
2.3 Description of parts (Fig. A)
Measuring cup (1)
It can be used for measuring ingredients and
as a device to unscrew the blade assembly
from the base of the jug. See ”3.1 How to
remove the blade assembly (Fig. B)”.
Lid with pouring hole (2)
The lid has a seal that closes the blender
jug tightly. It has a pouring hole in the center
to make it easier to add ingredients safely
during operation.
1.5 liter jug (3)
BPA-free jug with lip and graduated for liters
and cups. Minimum capacity 0.25 liters (1
cup), maximum capacity 1.5 liters (6 cups).
Blade assembly (4)
Stainless steel detachable blade to crush
ice cubes and prepare delicious smoothies,
milkshakes, cocktails, etc.
Sharp blades
Danger of cuts
• Never touch the blades with
your hands.
• Only remove the blade
assembly using the measuring
cup as indicated in section
”3.1 How to remove the blade
assembly (Fig. B)”.
2 Appliance description
(Fig. A)
1) Measuring cup
2) Lid with pouring hole
3) 1.5 liter BPA-free jug
4) Detachable blade assembly
5) Motor base
6) Pulse button
7) Control knob
8) START/STOP button
9) Handle
10)Built-in cord wrap
11)Identification plate
2.1 Identification plate (Fig. A)
The identification plate (11) bears the
technical data, serial number and brand
name of the appliance. Do not remove the
identification plate for any reason.
2.2 Before first use
Danger of electrocution
Plug into an earthed 3-pin socket.
• Do not remove the earth pin.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to follow these
instructions could result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
• Remove all stickers and labels from the
blender and clean the motor base with a
damp cloth.
• Remove the jug from the blender.
• Remove the blade assembly (see ”3.1
How to remove the blade assembly (Fig.
B)”).
• Wash and dry thoroughly (see ”4.2
Cleaning the jug and blade assembly”).

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EN
Description / Use
• The accessories intended to
come into contact with food are
made of materials that comply
with the provisions of current
legislation.
• Toavoiddamagetotheblender,
the appliance is equipped with
a safety lock system that shuts
off its operation when the jug
is removed. It also features a
motor safety cutout which trips if
the motor is overloaded.
2.4 Description of controls
Pulse button (6)
This function allows you to use maximum
blending speed.
Control knob (7)
The knob allows you to select one of the
four speeds available or to start the two
preset programs: smoothie and ice crush.
See ”3.4 Speed setting suggestions” for
further information on which speed to use.
START/STOP button (8)
The button is used to start/stop blender.
3 Use
3.1 How to remove the blade
assembly (Fig. B)
• Take hold of the handle (9) and lift the
blender jug. Remove the lid (2) from the
blender jug and the measuring cup (1)
from the lid.
• Turn the jug upside down and place it on
a flat surface. Insert the open end of the
measuring cup (1) into the base of the
blade assembly.
• Unscrew the blade assembly (4) from
the jug body, turning the measuring cup
(1) counterclockwise. Remove the blade
assembly (4) from the jug body using
your hand.
• Wash the components as indicated in
section ”4 Cleaning and care”.
• Thoroughly dry all the components as
indicated in section ”4 Cleaning and
care” and put the blade assembly back
into the jug body following the procedure
indicated previously in the reverse order.
Make sure to insert the blade assembly
until it locks into place.
3.2 Using the blender
(Fig. C)
• Insert the blender jug onto the motor
base.
• Introduce the ingredients into the jug,
paying attention not to exceed the
maximum capacity (1.5 l - 6 cups).
• Position the lid (2) with the measuring cup
(1) fitted onto the blender jug. Ensure the
lid is secure.
• Insert the plug of the blender into the
power outlet. The red LED will turn on to
indicate the power is on.

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Use
• Use the control knob (7) to select the
required speed or one of the preset
programs. The product can also be
operated manually by pressing the
PULSE button.
The PULSE button can be used
alone or in combination with
speeds 1 and 3 to reach the
maximum speed.
• Press the START button
to start blending. See the
”3.4 Speed setting suggestions” table
for further information on which speed is
more suitable.
Speeds 1 - 4 allow continuous
blending. You can stop the blender
by pressing the STOP button.
The speed can be changed at
any time during blending.
Important
• Do not operate at speeds 1-4
for more than one minute at a
time.
• When the blender jug is filled
up to or near the maximum
capacity, place one hand
on the blender lid to avoid
displacement of the lid during
operation.
• You can add further ingredients whilst
blending by removing the measuring cup
and pouring ingredients through the hole
in the lid.
Danger
The blender is not intended for
blending or grinding dry foods. Only
add dry ingredients together with a
sufficient amount of liquid to prevent
the blender from overheating, which
could permanently damage the
blade unit.
• If you have selected a speed between 1
and 4, when you have finished blending,
press the STOP button, turn the knob
to ‘0’ and unplug the blender. When
one of the preset programs is selected,
the appliance with stop automatically
(See section ”3.3 Functions” for further
information).
Canceling/stopping the
blending cycle
The blending cycle can be
canceled or stopped at any time
pressing the START/ STOP button.
3.3 Functions
Safety lock system
The blender is fitted with a safety
lock system that automatically
switches off the blender when the
jug is removed. It also features a
motor safety cutout which trips if
the motor is overloaded.
Smooth Start System
When the appliance is started,
the speed is gradually increased
until the set speed is reached.
This prevents damage to the
appliance and accessories,
avoids ingredient spillage and
improves mixing
The Smooth Start only works
when a speed between 1 and 4
is selected and does not work with
the PULSE mode, ICE CRUSH or
SMOOTHIE programs.
PULSE function
Pressing the PULSE button operates the
blender at maximum speed.
The appliance stops immediately when the
button is released. It is recommended that
you use a minimum of 100 g and not to

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Use
blend for more than five seconds at a time.
The PULSE function does not
work in combination with the
ICE CRUSH or SMOOTHIE
programs.
Ice Crush and Smoothie
Preset ‘Ice Crush’ and ‘Smoothie’
programs automatically alter speeds to
optimize blending results for a factory set
time, then they turn off automatically.
When one of the two above mentioned
preset programs is selected, and after you
have pressed the START button, the blender
will automatically start to operate and the
central knob LED lights up to indicate that
the cycle is activated.
Use the ICE CRUSH program (preset time
50 seconds) that operates with short bursts
of power, when blending drinks containing
ice cubes or frozen fruit.
Use the SMOOTHIE program (preset time
60 seconds) to blend fruit, ice cream and
yogurt into thick smoothies.
3.4 Speed setting suggestions
Speed Preparation
• Ice cubes
• Meat
• Self-clean option (”4.3 Using the Self-clean option”).
PULSE
1 or 2
• Mousses / Sorbets
• Batters / Salad dressings
• Blended crushed ice drinks
3 or 4
• Soups / Cream soups
• Whipped cream
• Milkshakes / Smoothies
• Pesto / Fruit or vegetable purees
• Smoothies and milkshakes
• Smoothies with frozen fruit
SMOOTHIE
• Ice cubes
• Pieces of frozen fruit / vegetables
ICE CRUSH
The speeds indicated in the table are approximate and can vary depending on
the recipe and on the interaction of the different ingredients used.

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Use / Cleaning and care
Tips for using your blender
• For best results, cut the food to be
blended into cubes.
• Do not use the PULSE function for more
than 5 seconds at a time. You might need
to stop operation to push the ingredients
down the sides of the blender jug with a
spatula.
• When blending liquid and dry
ingredients, blend liquids first and then
add the dry ingredients
• Remove any hard parts from foods to be
blended (e.g. cores or stones from fruit,
bones from meat etc.).
• Do not allow food residues to dry inside
the jug and blades for too long, as they
could become very difficult to remove. If
you cannot clean it right away, pour a
little warm water and let it soak.
• Do not process hot food. Let it cool to
room temperature before blending.
4 Cleaning and care
Improper use. Danger of
electrocution
• Make sure the blender is
unplugged before fitting or
removing the blade assembly.
Improper use. Risk of damage
to surfaces.
• Do not use steam jets to clean
the appliance.
• Do not use cleaning products
containing chlorine, ammonia
or bleach on parts with metallic
finishes (e.g. anodized, nickel-
or chrome-plated).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. powder
products, stain removers and
metallic scourers).
• Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal
scrapers.
4.1 Cleaning the motor base
To keep the outer surface of the blender
motor base in good condition, it should
be cleaned regularly after use. Let the
appliance cool down first. Use a damp and
soft cloth with mild detergent.

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EN
Cleaning and care
4.2 Cleaning the jug and blade
assembly
• Wash the jug and the measuring cup in
warm soapy water or in the dishwasher.
The blender jug can be washed
in a dishwasher only after having
removed the blade assembly,
without placing it upside down.
The blade assembly can be
washed in warm soapy water.
DO NOT wash in a dishwasher.
Sharp blades
Danger of cuts
• Never touch the blades with
your hands.
• Only remove the blade
assembly using the measuring
cup.
4.3 Using the Self-clean option
The blender jug and blade assembly can
be cleaned using the Self-clean option:
1) Fill the jug with warm water and mild
detergent.
2) Turn the control knob to the setting 1.
3) Press the START button.
4) Press the PULSE button for 2 seconds
at a time. Repeat the operation about
10 times.
5) Remove the jug, empty and rinse it.
6) Dry thoroughly.
4.4 Cleaning other blender parts
The blender lid and measuring cup can
be washed in warm soapy water or in the
dishwasher.
Make sure they have dried completely
before fitting them back on the blender.

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Cleaning and care
4.5 What to do if...
Problem Cause Solution
The motor will not start.
The motor has overheated. Unplug the blender and allow
the motor to cool.
The plug is not properly
inserted in the power outlet.
Insert the plug into the power
outlet. Do not use adapters or
extensions.
Check that the house main
breaker is on.
The cable is defective. Contact an Authorized
Service Center.
No power. Check that the house main
breaker is on.
The blender vibrates.
The blender is not resting
on a stable surface.
Place the blender on a flat,
stable surface.
The anti-slip rubber feet are
worn.
Have them replaced at an
Authorized Service Center.
The speed used is too high
or the load is excessive
Set a lower speed and ensure
the jug has not been overfilled.
The blender switches on,
but the blades do not
turn.
The jug has not been
correctly locked into its
base.
Remove the jug from its base
and lock it into place.
The blender stops while
operating. The motor has overheated. Unplug the blender
and allow the motor to cool.
The red LED flashes at
regular intervals.
The jug is not correctly
inserted in the base.
Check the position of the jug
on the base.
The blender stops during
operation and the white
LED flashes.
The blades may have
jammed.
Unplug and free the blades
using a spatula.
If the problem has not been resolved or in the event of another type of fault,
contact your local technical support center.

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Recipes
5 Recipes
Mixed fruit smoothie
Ingredients:
2 nectarines, pitted (or tinned peaches in
syrup) and cut into pieces
125 g frozen raspberries
125 g frozen strawberries
125 ml orange juice
125 ml apple juice
Method
1) Put the nectarine pieces and the juices
into the blender jug.
2) Add the frozen fruit.
3) Turn the control knob to the Smoothie
program and start the blender by
pressing the START button.
4) Let it run for 40 seconds.
Soy milk
Ingredients for 1 liter of soy milk:
100 g yellow soybeans
1.4 liters water
Method
5) Wash 100 g of yellow soybeans in
cold water, cover in fresh cold water
and leave to soak for 18-24 hours.
6) After 24 hours, wash the soybeans,
drain and then blend with 400 ml of
water at speed 4for 40 seconds, until
you obtain a homogeneous paste.
7) Pour 1 liter of water into a large pot
and bring it almost to the boil.
8) Add the blended soy; skim off any foam
that might form. Cook for 20 minutes
after it starts to boil.
9) Turn off the heat; cover the pot and
leave to rest for another 20 minutes.
10)Strain the soy milk through a strainer
and a piece of clean muslin into a
bottle, a little at a time.
11)You can sweeten and flavor the milk to
taste using vanilla, honey, malt extract
or various syrups.

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Recipes
Whipped cream
Ingredients:
500 g cold whipping cream
50 g icing sugar
Method
1) Whip the cream in the blender at speed
3for approximately 30 seconds.
2) You can stop the blender by pressing
the STOP button.
3) Add the icing sugar.
4) Select speed 4and whip for a further
15 seconds, until the cream is fully
whipped.
The cream can also be whipped
without icing sugar.
In this case, select speed 4and
whip for 40 seconds.
Vegetable puree
Ingredients:
300 g zucchini
100 g water or vegetable stock
Method
5) Steam the zucchini and cut them into
rounds.
6) Put the pieces in the blender and blend
for 45 seconds at speed 4 , adding a
little water or vegetable stock at a time
until you obtain a homogeneous puree.