Amica BL 6010 Hand Held Blender Instruction Manual

Amica BL 6010 Hand Held Blender

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN AMICA APPLIANCE

DEAR CUSTOMER

Your Amica appliance is exceptionally easy to use and extremely efficient. Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer, the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to safety and functionality.
Before using the appliance, please carefully read these Operating Instructions

Symbols appearing in these instructions have the following meaning

• Important information concerning the proper operation of the appliance and your personal safety.
• Risks resulting from improper operation of the appliance. Activities that must be performed by a qualified technician.
• Tips on how to use the appliance.
• Information on how to protect the environment.
• This indicates actions that must not be performed by the user.

SPECIFICATIONS / ATTACHMENTS

The appliance is designed for household use only. The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes, which do not affect the operation of the appliance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Important:  To minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:

• Carefully read this instruction before using the appliance.
• Children do not realize the dangers that can arise when using electrical appliances; therefore keep the appliance out of reach of children.
• Do not immerse the body of the appliance in water or other liquids. Immersing in water may cause an electric shock.
• If water spills on the external components of the appliance, dry it thoroughly before switching back on. Do not touch wet surfaces in contact with the appliance connected to the power supply, immediately disconnect it from the mains.
• Do not use the appliance if it shows any signs of damage to the power cord, or if the appliance has been dropped on the floor.
• After use, always pull out the plug from the socket, and also in case of any malfunction, before cleaning or before changing accessories.
• When pulling out the plug from the wall outlet, never pull by the cord, only the plug, holding the socket with your other hand.
• The appliance is Class II fire protection electrical equipment.
• Do not attempt to remove any parts of the housing.
• To prevent damage to the power cord, do not place it over sharp edges or close to hot surfaces.
• Do not expose the appliance to rain or humidity, and do not use it outdoors. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
• If the power cord or plug is damaged, it should be replaced by a professional repair shop in order to avoid hazards.
• Using attachments that were not supplied with the product may cause damage to the appliance.
• Never place the appliance on hot surfaces.
• Take caution when cleaning the attachments.
• Never leave the appliance connected to the mains without supervision.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental or sensory handicaps,or by persons inexperienced or unfamiliar with\ the appliance, unless under supervision or in accordance with the instructions as communicated to them by persons responsible for their safety. Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Pull the plug from the wall outlet before replacing accessories.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or\ unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance.
• Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance should not be performed by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a competent person.
• The surface on which the appliance is used shall be level, clean and dry.
• Press and hold the power switch (Fig. 1, item 10) to turn on the appliance. To stop the appliance’s motor, release the button (Fig. 1, item 10). The complete appliance shutdown is possible by disconnecting the appliance from the power supply.
• Do not blend boiling food.
• If blades get jammed pull the plug out of the socket before attempting to clean the attachment. Exercise caution. Blades are very sharp.
• During operation do not touch the blades and pay special attention to the long hair and garments.
• Some attachments are equipped with sharp blades. Be cautious when using them.
• Do not exceed the operating time and the quantity of blended products listed in the table.
• Do not blend continuously more than three servings.
• Wait until the motor unit cools down to room temperature.
• During operation, do not touch any components except the motor unit and/or container. Other components may cause danger to health and/or life during operation.
• The appliance is designed for blending / mixing food, do not use it for other purposes.

UNPACKING

During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. After unpacking, please dispose of all elements of the packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environment. All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate symbol.

Important:  Packaging materials (bags, polyethylene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.

DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE

In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU and local legislation regarding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed-out waste container. This marking indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other household waste after it has been used. The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collection centre collecting used electrical and electronic goods. The collectors, including local collection points, shops and local authority departments provide recycling schemes. Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps avoid environmental and health hazards resulting from the presence of dangerous components and the inappropriate storage and processing of such goods.

OPERATION

Features and components

1. Motor unit
2. Blending attachment
3. Beaker 0.8 litre
4. Whisk
5. Lid (with gear)
6. Chopper bowl
7. Chopper bowl base
8. Blade
9. 3 types of knives
10. Smooth button
11. Chopping with lid
12. Chopping tip

Before first use

• After unpacking the appliance, make sure that all the attachments are included and there are no visible signs of damage.
• Before first use, wash in hot water all the attachments which come into contact with food.

Use the blending attachment

Blending attachment is designed to prepare soups, sauces and to blend food for young children.

• Attach the blending attachment to the motor unit (Fig. 1; item 1 and 2). For this purpose motor unit features special guides. Turn the attachment to lock it on the motor unit (Fig. 1, Item 1).
• Place the tip of the blending attachment in the bowl so that the entire blade and guard are immersed. This will prevent splashing.
• Turn on the appliance by selecting the appropriate speed (Fig. 1, item 10). If you press the button harder, the appliance will increase speed.
• Gently move the operating appliance up and down and make circular movements. This will significantly speed up the blending process.
• When finished, turn off the appliance and unplug from the wall outlet.

Use the whisk

The whisk is ideal for whipping cream and eggs, for preparing custard and similar dishes.

• Attach the whisk (Fig. 1 item 4) to the motor unit (Fig. 1 item 1) in the same way as for the blending attachment (Fig. 1 item 2).
• Place the ingredients in the bowl not exceeding the maximum quantity indicated in the table below.
• To prevent food splashes, keep the whisk perpendicular to the bowl
• When the first portion of food is ready, wait for the motor unit to cool down to room temperature.
• When finished, turn off the appliance and then unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent splashing the food around the bowl.

Use the chopper bowl

• Install the chopping blade (Fig. 1 item 8) inside the chopper bowl (Fig. 1 item 6). When the blade is installed, place the ingredients in the chopper bowl, not exceeding the quantity given in the table on the next page, and then place the lid with gear unit on the chopper bowl (Fig. 1 item 5).
• Install motor unit in the lid socket (in the same way as for the blending attachment Fig. 1 item 2).
• Turn on the appliance by selecting the appropriate speed (Fig. 1, item 10). If you press the button harder, the appliance will increase speed.
• During operation, hold the motor unit with one hand and the chopper bowl with the other.
• When finished, turn off the appliance and unplug from the wall outlet.
• After use, first detach the motor unit from the lid, remove the lid and then carefully remove the blade.
• If the chopped food is deposited on the walls of the chopper bowl, collect it with a spoon. Do not wipe the bowl with your fingers because the blades are very sharp.

Attention: Do not crush very hard products such as ice cubes, coffee beans, frozen food, fruit with seeds, and nutmeg.

Important

• Do not use the blender for more than 1 minute or for more than 15 seconds when fragmenting hard food products. Leave the appliance to cool down to room temperature for about 5 minutes after each use.
• When finished turn off the appliance, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove the blending attachment from the bowl. This will prevent splashing the food around the bowl. Blending attachment blades are very sharp, so be cautious.

The time it takes to prepare food

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Type of food| Weight [g]| preparation time [s]
Bowl capacity 800 ml
meat| 250| 8
herbs| 50| 8
nuts| 100| 8
cheese| 100| 5
bread| 80| 5
onion| 150| 8
Lady fingers, biscuits| 150| 6
soft fruit| 200| 6
honey| 450| 8
peanuts| 200| 8
honey| 450| 8
peanuts| 100| 8

Large products should be cut into 1-2 cm pieces to facilitate and speed up the blending process.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Turn the attachment to remove it from the motor unit.
• Wipe the appliance body with a damp cloth and then dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the body in water or any other liquid.
• Wash other components in warm water with mild detergent and then dry thoroughly.
• Certain parts of the appliance can be washed in the dishwasher (maximum washing temperature is 45°C ).

Important: Attachment blades are very sharp, so be especially careful during use and washing.

WARRANTY AND AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Warranty

• Warranty service as stated on the warranty card.
• The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product.

Manufacturer’s Declaration

The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following European directives

• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EC
• ErP Directive 2009/125/EC
• Directive RoHS 2011/65/EC

and has thus been marked with the symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made available to market regulators.

Amica S.A

• Address: ul.Mickiewicza 52 / 64-510 Wronki
• Tel: 67 25 46 100
• Fax: 67 25 40 320
• www.amica.pl

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