smeg BLF01WHUS 50’s Retro Style White Blender Instruction Manual

BLF01WHUS 50’s Retro
Style White Blender
Instruction Manual
Model: BLF01

Important information for the user

Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing one of our appliances. Our products are unique because they combine iconic styles with innovative technical solutions. They match perfectly with other products in our range and work equally well as standalone design objects in your kitchen. We hope you enjoy using your new appliance!

Model: BLF01

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING : If the instructions contained in this manual are not followed precisely, fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages throughout this manual and on the appliance.
Read all the instructions before using the appliance and always obey all safety messages.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
This is a safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can result in severe personal injury or death.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
A signal word – DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION – is used with the safety alert symbol. DANGER denotes the most serious hazards. It means you could be killed or seriously injured if you do not immediately follow the instructions. WARNING means you could be killed or seriously injured if the instructions are not followed. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor to moderate injury.

WARNING

• This appliance is intended for use in the home only.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper use of this appliance.

• This appliance complies with current safety regulations.
  Improper use of this appliance can result in personal injury and material damage.

• Read all the instructions before installing or using the appliance for the first time.

• Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The safety messages will inform you of potential hazards, how to avoid the risk of injury and what can occur if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT : Observe all codes and ordinances in force.
WARNING : For your safety, the instructions contained in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors, liquids, or materials near this or any other appliance.

NOTE : This appliance is NOT designed for installation in manufactured (mobile) homes or in recreational vehicles (RVs).
DO NOT install this appliance outdoors.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, personal injury, or damage when using the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

Safety

1.1 Essential safety information.
Follow all safety instructions in order to use the appliance safely:

• Read this user manual carefully before using the appliance.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is in operation.

• Do not immerse the appliance, the power cord or the plug-in water, or any other liquid.

• Do not use the appliance when the power cord or the plug is damaged or when the appliance has been dropped or is damaged in any manner.

• If the power cable is damaged, contact technical support immediately to arrange a replacement.

• The cable is short to prevent accidents.
  Do not use an extension cord.

• Ensure the cord does not come into contact with sharp edges.

• Do not pull on the cord to unplug it from the power outlet.

• Do not place the appliance above or near lit stove burners or electric rings, inside an oven, or near other heat sources.

• This appliance is fitted with a ground connection for functional purposes only.

• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself: in the event of faults, it should only be repaired by a qualified technician.

• Do not modify the appliance.

• Never try to put out a fire or flames with water: turn off the appliance and remove the plug from the socket and smother the flames with a fire blanket or other
  appropriate cover.

• Do not touch moving parts while the appliance is in operation. Keep hands, hair, clothing, and utensils away from moving parts during operation, to prevent personal injury and/or damage to the appliance.

• Take care when handling and emptying the jug and during cleaning.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply when it is not in use, left unattended, or faulty.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before installing and removing the components.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply and let it cool down before cleaning it.

• Always use the blender with the lid in place.

• Check that the lid is correctly closed before turning on the blender.

• Do not overfill the blender (max. 1.5 liters).

• Do not use the blender with parts or accessories from other manufacturers.

• Only use original spare parts. The use of spare parts not approved by the manufacturer could lead to fires, electric shocks, or personal injury.

• Only place the blender on the level and dry surfaces.

• Do not use the blender empty as this could permanently damage the blade assembly.

• Do not use the blender as a storage compartment. Keep it empty before and after use.

• Let liquids cool down to room temperature before placing them in the blender.

• To avoid the risk of cuts, and damage to the blender, do not put your hands or tools like cutlery, etc. into the blender jug while it is operating. You can use a wood or plastic spatula only when the blender is off.

• Do not use harsh detergents or sharp objects to wash or remove residues from the blender jug.

• This appliance may not be used by people of reduced physical and mental capacity, or without sufficient experience and knowledge (including children), unless they are supervised or instructed by adults who are responsible for their safety.

• Children must never play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

• Instructions for cleaning the appliance can be found in the “Cleaning and Care” section.

1.2 Connecting the appliance
Make sure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply correspond to those indicated on the data plate on the bottom of the appliance.
If the plug of the appliance is not compatible with the socket, contact the Technical Assistance service for replacement.

1.3 Intended use
Failure to comply with the safety instructions and failure to read the instructions manual may lead to the appliance being used incorrectly and cause personal injury.
• Do not use the appliance for purposes other than those for which it was designed. The appliance must only be used for mixing, blending, emulsifying ingredients, and crushing ice. Every other use is considered improper.
• The appliance is not designed to operate with external timers or with remote-control systems.
• Only use the appliance indoors.
• This appliance is intended for household use and similar applications such as:
• in kitchen areas provided for personnel in shops, offices, and other work environments
• in bed and breakfast and farm accommodation
• by guests in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments.
• Any other use, for example in restaurants, coffee bars, and coffee shops is considered improper.

Instructions

1.4 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer shall not be liable for injuries or property damage caused by:

• Use of the appliance other than as envisaged
• Not having read the user manual
• Tampering with any part of the appliance
• Use of non-original spare parts
• Failure to observe the safety instructions

Please keep these instructions carefully. If the appliance is passed on to others, they should also, be given this instructions booklet.

These instructions can be downloaded from the Smeg website “www.smeg.com”.

1.5 Disposal
Electrical appliances must not be disposed of together with household waste.

**** Devices marked with this symbol are subject to European Directive 2012/19/EU.

• All waste electrical and electronic appliances must be disposed of separately from domestic waste and taken to authorized waste disposal facilities. Disposing of the used appliance correctly will help to safeguard the environment and human health. For further information regarding the disposal of used appliances, please contact your local authority waste disposal department or the shop where the appliance was purchased.

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Description

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
6. Control knob
7. START/STOP button
8. Handle
9. Built-in cord wrap
10. Identification plate
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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”).

The 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 the operation.
1.5-liter jug (3)
BPA-free jug with lip and graduated for liters and cups. The minimum capacity of 0.25 liters (1 cup), and a maximum capacity of 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)”.
• The accessories intended to come into contact with food are made of materials that comply with the provisions of current legislation.
• To avoid damage to the blender, 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 that 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 the blender.

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.
• 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 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 by 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 that 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

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

• Meat
• Self-clean option (”4.3 Using the Self-clean option”).
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
| • Ice cubes
• Pieces of frozen fruit/vegetables

**** The speeds indicated in the table are approximate and can vary depending on the recipe and on the interaction of the different ingredients used.

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 the 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.

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.

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 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 into the blender.

4.5 What to do if…

allow
the motor to cool.
The plug is not properly inserted into the power outlet.| Insert the plug into the power outlet. Do not use adapters or extensions.
Check that the house’s 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.

Recipes

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 4 for 40 seconds, until you obtain a homogeneous paste.

7. Pour 1 liter of water into a large pot and bring it almost to a 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.

Whipped cream

Ingredients:
500 g cold whipping cream
50 g icing sugar

Method

1. Whip the cream in the blender at speed 3 for approximately 30 seconds.

2. You can stop the blender by pressing the STOP button.

3. Add the icing sugar.

4. Select speed 4 and 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 4 and 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.

References

• Smeg - Technology with style | Smeg.com

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