Alecto BFP-66 5-in-1 Baby Food Processor Instructions

Alecto BFP-66 5-in-1 Baby Food Processor

Commaxx BV Wiebachstraat 37 6466NG Kerkrade The Netherlands www.alectobaby.nl v1.2 BFP-66 BFP66BK

INTRODUCTION

The Alecto BFP-66 is a 5-in-1 Baby-food-processor. This device has the following functions:

INTENDED USE

The BFP-66 is only suitable for preparing (baby) food in a household environment and/or sterilizing items such as pacifiers or milk bottles. The chopping blades are NOT suitable for items like nuts, ice cubes, coffee beans, jellies, cheese, etc., but only for soft vegetables and fruits.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3. BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES

GETTING STARTED/PREPARATION

4. IN GEBRUIK NEMEN/VOORBEREIDINGEN

GENERAL

5. ALGEMEAN 5.1. ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY 5.2.

INTRODUCTION

The Alecto BFP-66 is a 5-in-1 Baby food processor. This device has the following functions:

• Steaming
• Blending/puréeing
• Warming up
• Use as a bottle warmer
• Sterilization of bottles/teats

INTENDED USE:
The BFP-66 is only suitable for preparing (baby) food in a domestic environment and/or sterilizing, for example, teats or milk bottles. The chopping blades are NOT suitable for chopping hard and/or sticky ingredients such as nuts, ice cubes, coffee beans, jellies, cheese and the like, but only for soft vegetables and fruits.

OVERVIEW

APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES

• A: Tongs
• B: Steam lid
• C: Spatula
• D: Water tank lid
• E: Sterilization basket
• F: Insulation ring
• G: Water tank
• H: Base
• I: Control panel
• J: Measuring cup 120 ml
• K: Steam inlet lid
• L: Steam vent lid
• M: Jug lid
• N: Steam inlet
• O: Steam basket 650 ml
• P: Blade unit *
• Q: Blade unit seal * + spare in bag
• R: Jug handle
• S: MAX indication 600 ml
• T: Can
• U: Steam outlet
• V: Blade unit sealing ring *
• W: Seal ring for water
• X: Power cord
• Y: Can lock button
• Parts are already assembled.
  The blade unit (P) and the appliance (H) are NOT suitable for a dishwasher.
  The material used for the Alecto BFP-66 food processor is BPA-free (no Bisphenol A).

CONTROL PANEL

1. Steam function icon
2. Heating function icon
3. Blender function icon
4. Steam function button
5. Heating button
6. Blender function button
7. On/off /pause button
8. Degrees Celsius indicator
9. Minutes indicator

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Before using the device and its accessories, read this manual carefully and respect the instructions for use of this device. Keep this booklet for future reference.

• If you resell the unit, please provide this booklet with the unit.

• The appliance is intended for use in domestic and similar applications. Do not use it for direct commercial purposes, in moving vehicles or outdoors. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
  Children should not play with the device. Always keep this device and its accessories out of the reach of children.

• This unit may be used by children aged 3 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience, provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the safe use of the unit and understand the hazards involved.

•  Never leave the appliance unattended. Keep children under 3 years away from the machine and the power cable.

• Children should not carry out cleaning or user maintenance tasks unless they are over 8 years old and have been supervised.

• Do not use the appliance if there are obvious defects to the appliance, cable or connector.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer service department or similarly qualified person in order to avoid any danger.

• The appliance must not be operated with an external timer or a separate remote control system, such as a remote control socket, as the appliance must never be left unattended during operation so that you can intervene in time in the event of a malfunction.

• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or has suffered damage in any way.

• Before plugging in the power cord, check that the voltage matches the voltage indicated on the product label at the bottom of the product.

• Only use the appliance on a dry, flat and heat-resistant surface.

• Never place the machine on or near a hot surface, open fire, heated oven or near gas or electrical appliances as this may cause damage to the machine.

• Place the appliance in a stable and level position so that your child cannot tip it over or pull the cable from the table or counter.

• After each use, disconnect the machine from the power supply by removing the plug from the socket.

• When cleaning the machine, always unplug it and allow it to cool down first.

• Never immerse the base in water or any other liquid.

• Do not rinse the unit under the tap.

• Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents, bleach or aggressive liquids such as petrol, acetone or alcohol to clean the unit or its accessories.

• Regular descaling prevents damage to the unit.

• Never place the base and accessories in the microwave.

• The blade unit is sharp. Take this into account when dismantling and cleaning the appliance.

• The appliance is not intended for blending hard and/or sticky ingredients.

•  The appliance is not intended to heat or boil liquids other than water in the water tank.

• To protect against electric shock, the cable must not come into contact with water or hot plates

• The appliance is not intended for defrosting or reheating food. Do not heat baby food for too long. For reasons of food hygiene, do not use the appliance for longer than one hour.

• Stir the contents of the pot after cooking. Before feeding your child, check on the inside of your wrist that the temperature of the food is safe for your baby. A palpable temperature is around 37 °C, which is the same as your own body temperature.

•  Be careful when opening the appliance as the heat releases hot steam.

• During use, the appliance, the water tank, the lids and the accessories become very hot. To lift the steam basket, use the spatula (see illustration on page 8, point 12). To lift the jug, hold it by the handle. If required, wear oven gloves during use.

• In the event of wrong use or use not in accordance with the instructions in the user manual, the warranty will become void.

•  Use only the accessories supplied with this product.

• The unit does not contain any spare parts (except for an additional sealing ring Q). Never dismantle the unit yourself. Service may only be carried out by qualified technical staff. Improperly executed repairs may cause dangerous situations for the user.

• After use, unplug the unit from the mains supply to prevent it from being switched on unintentionally.

COMMISSIONING/PREPARATIONS

AFTER PURCHASE:

• Immediately after purchase, check with the overview drawing (see chapter 2.1. APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES) whether the BFP-66 is supplied with all accessories. Please contact your supplier if anything is missing.
•  Make sure the BFP-66 is undamaged, including the power cord. If in doubt, consult your supplier or the Alecto service department. Website: www.alectobaby.nl or email: service@alectobaby.nl
• Remove all accessories from the packaging and check for damage. 6. BEFORE FIRST USE
•  Remove all packing materials from the appliance and accessories.
• Clean all parts thoroughly before first use. See chapter

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

BEFORE EACH USE:

• Place the appliance on a firm and flat surface and keep enough space around the appliance to avoid any damage to kitchen cupboards (e.g. due to the hot steam) and you can hold the appliance firmly when blending.
•  Do not plug in the power cord until all preparations for steaming, heating, blending/pureeing and sterilizing have been completed.

GENERAL

ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY

Caution! The blade unit is sharp. Take note when attaching and removing it.

WARNINGS

• The appliance has a built-in safety lock. If the lid is not properly placed on the jug or the jug is not properly placed on the base during use, the warning message “E1” will appear on the control panel.

• The steam and blender function cannot be activated in such a case.
  

• If the water in the water tank is used up during steaming, the warning message “E2” will appear on the control panel. The thermostat will switch off followed by 3 beep tones. If the water is replenished within 2 minutes, the steam function will automatically resume where it left off within a few seconds. If no water is added, the BFP-66 appliance will automatically return to standby mode.

STAND-BY MODE

• In standby mode, the horizontal stripes flash and no function is activated.
• To completely turn off the control panel, unplug the power cord or press the power/pause button for approximately 3 seconds.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Clean the appliance immediately after each use.

• ALWAYS remove the plug from the socket during cleaning and allow the appliance to cool down.

• Carefully unscrew the blade unit from the jug (see chapter 5.1. ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY) in order to clean the loose parts thoroughly.
  Caution! The blade unit is sharp. Pay special attention when assembling, disassembling and cleaning it.

• The base can be wiped with a damp cloth.

• NEVER immerse the base in water and do NOT rinse under the tap!

• NEVER place the base on a wet surface.

• NEVER use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, bleach or aggressive liquids such as gasoline, acetone or alcohol to clean the device or accessories.

• Hard water causes deposits in the water tank. We recommend removing this limescale every 2-4 weeks. Descaling should ONLY be done with white vinegar.
  Caution! Make sure the appliance is completely turned off and no longer hot.

Follow the instructions below:

1. Pour the white vinegar solution (60 ml white vinegar and 60 ml water) into the water tank until it is half full and screw the lid onto the water tank.
2. Allow the solution to stand for approximately 6 to 12 hours until the limescale has completely disappeared. If the limescale is not completely dissolved, repeat the previous steps until the water reservoir is completely clean.
3. Pour the solution out of the water tank and rinse well with water. Rinse the lid well under the tap.
4. Fill the water tank with 250 ml of water (up to the MAX indication) and go through 1 steam cycle without ingredients, before you resume preparing food.
5. Finally, dry the water tank with a soft cloth.

• Rinse the dishwasher safe parts (see drawing below) off under the tap before placing them in the dishwasher.
• Dry all parts before replacing and storing them.
• All parts that come into contact with food, such as the steam basket, the spatula and the jug may discolour. This is normal and not harmful to the preparation of the food.
• The BFP-66 requires no maintenance other than cleaning and descaling.

NOT DISHWASHER PROOF:

IS DISHWASHER PROOF:

STEAMING

ONLY STEAMING INGREDIENTS
When using the product for the first time, we recommend that you first go through a steam cycle with an empty steam basket and empty jug.

1. Place the appliance on a firm and flat surface and keep enough space around it so that it cannot cause any damage to kitchen cupboards (eg by hot steam).

2. Pour 250 ml of water into the water tank up to the “MAX” indication and close the water tank with the lid. We recommend using soft or purified water as mineral or tap water can cause calcium deposits in the water tank.

   • Caution! Make sure that the water in the water tank does NOT exceed the MAX indication.
   • Caution! Never put liquids other than water in the water tank (only white vinegar for descaling, see chapter 6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE).
   • Caution! Never use the steam function without water in the water tank. Caution! Make sure the water tank lid is closed properly.

3. Wash, peel and cut the ingredients (vegetables and/or fruit) into small pieces (about 0.5 to 1 cm in size) and place them in the steamer basket. The smaller the ingredients, the better the food can be steamed.

  *  **Caution!** Make sure that the amount of food in the steamer basket does not exceed the top edge of the basket. The opening for the steam in the jug may become blocked.
  *  **Caution!** Before putting frozen/raw ingredients in the steamer basket, thaw them first. Drain off excess water from the thawed ingredients before adding to the jug.

4. Place the steamer basket in the jug.

   • Caution! Make sure that the blade unit is always properly attached to the jug (see chapter 5.1. ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY). Otherwise, condensation and food will escape from the jug and enter the appliance.
   • Caution! The basket fits into the jug in only one way.

5. Hold the jug by the handle and screw the lid onto the jug.

6. Attach the jug to the base, if not already done.

7. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

8. Touch the steam function button. The “steam function activated” icon lights up in the control panel. The default steaming time is 20 minutes. By touching the steam function button, you can adjust the steam time in 5-minute increments between 5 and 30 minutes. The steaming time depends on the type of food and the amount. Please refer to the relevant recipe books or to the internet. As a rule, the steaming time will be between 5 and 15 minutes.
   Caution! The steam function will not work if the jug or the jug lid is not correctly placed on the appliance or if there is no water in the water tank (see chapter 5.2. WARNINGS).

9. The steam function starts automatically after 3 seconds. It may take a few minutes before you hear the water in the water tank boiling and see the jug being filled with steam.
   During the last minute, the indicator on the control panel counts down from 60 to 0 seconds.
   When the steam time has elapsed, 3 beep tones will sound.

   • Caution! During steaming, hot steam is released from the steam vents in the jug lid. Wear gloves if necessary.
   • Caution! Never remove the water tank lid while steaming. Hot steam and/or water will be expelled from the water tank and you may burn yourself.
   • Caution! Do not refill the water tank while steaming. Hot water and steam can escape from the appliance.

10. The appliance automatically returns to standby mode (see chapter 5.3. STAND-BY MODE).

    • Caution! After a steam cycle, always allow the appliance to cool down for at least 10 minutes before you start steaming again. Remove any remaining water from the water tank and fill it with fresh water.
    • Caution! After the steam cycle, steam may continue to come from the jug lid steam vents for some time.

11. Unscrew the jug lid carefully.
    Caution! The steam basket, the steam from the jug and the lid are hot! Wear gloves if necessary.

12. Carefully remove the steam basket with food from the jug using the spatula (see drawing).
    Caution! Use only the included spatula to remove the steam basket from the jug.

13. Remove the plug from the socket after using the appliance. Allow the appliance to cool down completely, pour the water out of the water tank and clean and dry the water tank and the accessories used
    (see chapter 6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE).
    During steaming it is possible to adjust the steam time or to return to the standby mode (see chapter 5.3. STAND-BY MODE). To do this, touch the steam function button or the on/off/pause button. If no selection is made within 5 minutes, the device automatically returns to standby mode

BLENDING INGREDIENTS AFTER STEAMING

1. Remove the jug from the appliance.

2. Remove the steamed ingredients from the jug by tipping the steam basket upside down using the spatula. It is not necessary to drain any moisture from the jug; it can be mixed with the steamed ingredients.
   Caution! Make sure that the maximum volume in the jug (see MAX indication) is not exceeded.

3. Continue to chapter 8 BLENDING Ingredients ONLY step 5.

BLENDING INGREDIENTS ONLY

1. Place the appliance on a firm and flat surface and keep enough space around the appliance so that it cannot damage kitchen cabinets and you can hold the device when blending/puréeing.

2. Remove the jug from the base.

3. Remove the lid from the jug.
   Caution! Make sure that the blade unit is always properly attached to the jug (see chapter 5.1 ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY).

4. Wash, peel and cut the ingredients (vegetables and/or fruit) into small pieces (about 0.5 to 1 cm in size) and place them directly into the jug. The smaller the ingredients, the better the ingredients can be mixed. It is not necessary to drain any moisture from the jug, it can be mixed with the ingredients.
   Caution! The chopping blades are NOT suitable for chopping hard and/or sticky foods such as nuts, ice cubes, coffee beans, jellies, cheese and the like, but only for softer vegetables and fruit. Caution! Make sure that the stated maximum volume (see MAX indication) on the jug is not exceeded.

5. Shake the jug to distribute the ingredients evenly.

6. Hold the jug by the handle and screw the lid onto the jug.
   Caution! The steam basket must not be placed in the jug during blending/pureeing.

7. You can also remove the lid of the jug to add extra ingredients. Such as water for puree or extra ingredients such as cooked rice.

8. Place the jug back on the appliance.
   Caution! Make sure the jug is properly attached to the base (see section 5.2. WARNINGS).

9. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

10. Caution! When the blender function button is touched, blending starts immediately.
    Touch the blender function button. The ‘blender function activated’ icon lights up in the control panel and the seconds are counted (maximum 40 seconds). Keep touching the blender function button until the ingredients have the desired consistency. The moment you release the blender function button, the blending stops.

11. If the ingredients stick to the side of the jug or if the mixed ingredients are still too firm, you can release the blender function button and remove the jug from the base. The ingredients can be removed from the side using the spatula and, if necessary, some water can be added to thin the food slightly.

    • Caution! Do not use the blender function when the jug is empty. This can cause damage to the appliance.
    • Caution! After touching the blender function button for 40 seconds, the device automatically returns to the standby mode.
    • Caution! Do not allow the appliance to blend continuously for longer than 40 seconds. If the ingredients are not yet at the desired consistency after 40 seconds, allow the appliance to cool down for at least 3 minutes before you continue blending.

12. Remove the jug from the base.

13. Turn the lid of the jug.

14. Use the spatula to remove the mixed ingredients from the jug. Empty the food in a bowl or on a plate.

15. Remove the plug from the socket after using the appliance. Allow the appliance to cool down completely, pour the water out of the water tank, clean all accessories (see chapter 6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE) and finally dry the inside of the water compartment.

WARMING UP BOTTLE/JAR FOOD

1.  Place the appliance on a firm and flat surface and keep enough space around it so that it cannot cause any damage to kitchen cupboards (eg by hot steam).
   For heating a bottle/jar of food, the jug does not necessarily have to be placed on the base.

2. Remove the bottle cap and fasten the teat securely onto the bottle.
   To warm up the jarred food, you have to unscrew the lid of the jar.

3. Place the insulating ring in the water tank. If the bottle or jar is very small, you may also choose to place the sterilization basket in the water tank. In the latter case, you do not have to place the insulating ring in the water tank.
   Caution! The insulating ring OR the sterilization basket must be placed in the water tank. Due to the high temperature, the bottle/jar should not be placed directly on the heating plate.

4. Place the bottle/jar on the insulation ring or in the sterilization basket.

5. Fill the space between the bottle/jar and the inner wall of the water reservoir with water. Fill to about halfway along the milk/food.

   • Caution! Ensure that the water in the water tank does not exceed the MAX indication.
   • Caution! Never put liquids other than water in the water tank (only white vinegar for descaling, see chapter 6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE).
   • Caution! The warm up function must NEVER be used without water in the water tank.

6. You may place the steam lid on the water tank if so desired.
   Caution! When using the sterilization basket, the steam lid does not fit on the water tank

7. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

8. Touch the warm-up function button. The ‘heating function activated’ icon lights up on the control panel. The default temperature is 37°C. By touching the warm-up function button, you can set the temperature to between 37°C and 50°C. The heating temperature and time depend on the type of food and the amount thereof. Please refer to the relevant recipe books or to the internet.

9. The warm-up function starts automatically after 3 seconds. It takes a while for the water in the water tank to warm up. The heating element is switched on and off at intervals (you will hear regular clicks in the BFP-66). In this way, the water is stabilized at the set temperature.

10.  The water heats up for a total of 40 minutes. Once the water reaches the desired temperature, it will maintain that temperature. After 40 minutes, 3 beep tones will sound. The control panel will then return to standby mode.
    Caution! The appliance does not indicate when the water has reached its temperature.

11. Regularly remove the bottle/jar from the water tank (or the sterilization basket) using the tongs and shake/stir the milk/food to distribute the temperature evenly. Check the temperature of the food on the back of your hand or on your wrist.
    Caution! Any water splashes from the water tank, the steam lid, the sterilization basket and the bottle/jar may be hot.

12. Once the milk/food has reached the desired temperature, remove the bottle/jar using the tongs or sterilization basket out of the water tank and switch off the appliance by pressing and holding the on/off/pause button for 3 seconds.
13. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket if you no longer need to use the appliance. Allow the appliance to cool down completely, pour the water out of the water tank and dry the inside of the water tank.
    During heating, it is possible to adjust the temperature or to return to the standby mode (see chapter 5.3. STAND-BY MODE). To do this, touch the warm-up function button or the on/off/pause button. If no selection is made within 5 minutes, the device automatically returns to standby mode.

STERILIZING BOTTLES AND TEATS

1. Place the appliance on a firm and flat surface and keep enough space around it so that it cannot cause any damage to kitchen cupboards (eg by hot steam).
   Caution! The jug and the lid of the jug must be placed on the appliance for the steam function to work.

2. For bottles: Place the insulating ring in the water tank.

   • For teats: Place the sterilization basket in the water tank.
     Caution! The insulating ring OR the sterilization basket must be placed in the water tank.

   • Due to the high temperature, the bottle/teat must not come into direct contact with the heating plate.

3. For bottles: Unscrew the cap and/or teat from the bottle.

   • Place the bottle with the opening facing down in the water tank on the insulating ring.
   • For teats: Place the teat in the sterilizing basket.
     Caution! Only one teat should be placed in the basket at a time.

4. For bottles: Using the measuring cup, pour about 60 ml of water in the water tank.
   For teats: Pour enough water into the water tank to completely submerge the teat.

   • Caution! Ensure that the water in the water tank does not exceed the MAX indication.
   • Caution! Never put liquids other than water in the water tank (only white vinegar for descaling, see chapter 6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE).
   • Caution! Never use the steam function without water in the water tank.

5. For bottles: Place the steam lid on the water tank.
   For teats: The steam lid does not have to be placed on the water tank as the teat will be completely submerged.

6. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

7. Touch the steam function button. The “steam function activated” icon lights up in the control panel. The default steaming time is 20 minutes. By touching the steam function button, you can adjust the steam time in 5-minute increments between 5 and 30 minutes. The sterilization period of bottles/teats is around 5 minutes. Set the steaming time to 5 minutes.

8. In the last minute, the display counts down from 60 to 0 seconds. 3 beep tones will sound before the product returns to standby mode.

9. Allow the water tank to cool down for 4 to 5 minutes.

10. Bottle: Use the tongs to remove the bottle from the water tank.
    Teat: Carefully remove the basket from the water tank and use the tongs to remove the teat from the basket.
    Caution! Any water splashes/steam from the water tank, the steam lid, steam from the steam lid, the sterilization basket, the bottle and the teat are hot.

11. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket if you no longer need to use the appliance. Allow the appliance to cool down completely, pour the water out of the water tank and dry the inside of the water tank.
    During sterilization, it is possible to adjust the steam time or to return to the standby mode (see chapter 5.3. STAND-BY MODE). To do this, touch the steam function button or the on/off/pause button. If no selection is made within 5 minutes, the device automatically returns to standby mode.

DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE (ENVIRONMENT)

At the end of the appliance’s life cycle, you should not dispose of this product in the usual household waste bin, but take it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• In: 230V ~ 50Hz
• Power – blender: 150W
• Power – steaming/heating: 300W
• Operating temperature: 10°C to 40°C/50°F to 104°F.

GUARANTEE

For the Alecto BFP-66, you have a GUARANTEE of 24 MONTHS from the date of purchase. During that period, we guarantee the free repair of defects due to material and manufacturing faults. This is at the final discretion of the importer.

HOW TO ACT:
If you notice a defect, first consult this manual. If this does not provide a definite answer, please contact the Alecto service department at www.alectobaby.nl

WARRANTY VOID:

•  In case of improper or incorrect use, use of non-original parts or accessories, neglect and defects caused by moisture, fire, flood, lightning and natural disasters.
• In case of unauthorized modifications and/or repairs by third parties. Service may only be carried out by qualified technical personnel.
• Incorrect transportation of the appliance without suitable packaging and if the appliance is not accompanied by this warranty certificate and the purchase receipt.
• Any further liability, especially for any consequential damage, is excluded.

References

• Alecto Baby | Babyfoons & Babycare
• Alecto Baby | Babyfoons & Babycare

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