Amica BTM 5011 Sleeve Blender User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Amica

Table of Contents

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
UNPACKING
DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE
OPERATION
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY AND AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Manufacturer’s Declaration
Documents / Resources
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BTM 5011
BTM 5012 Amica BTM 5011 Sleeve Blender USER MANUAL

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
The following are explanations about the symbols appearing in this manual:
****Important information about the user’s safety and its correct use.
Hazards result from improper handling of the device and activities that can only be performed by a qualified person, for example from the manufacturer’s website.
Tips for using the equipment.
Information on environmental protection.
Prohibition of certain activities by the user.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

Type	BTM 5011 / BTM 5012
Rated voltage	220-240V ~50 Hz
Rated power	800W
Speed regulation	yes / smooth
Pulse regulation	Yes
Ice crushing	Yes
Glass pitcher	Yes / 1,5l
Protection against activation if the pitcher is not fitted	Yes
Overheating protection	Yes
Power cord	0,8m

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.
Do not attempt to remove any parts of the housing.
Do not expose the appliance to rain or humidity, and do not use it outdoors.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
Using attachments that were not supplied with the product may cause damage to the appliance.
If the power cord or plug is damaged, it should be replaced by a professional repair shop in order to avoid hazards.
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. Do not blend boiling food.
To turn on the appliance, turn the function dial to the „ON” position (Fig. 2 item 2), press and hold the Pulse button (Fig. 2 item 4), or turn the function dial to the stepless adjustment position (Fig. 2 item 3). To turn off the appliance, release the Pulse button (Fig. 2 item 4), or set the dial to the „OFF” position (Figure 2 item 1). You can completely shut down the appliance by disconnecting it from the power supply.
Do not use the appliance in combination with boiling food. If blades get jammed pull the plug out of the socket before attempting to clean the attachment. Exercise caution. The 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 number of blended products listed in the table.
Do not blend continuously for 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.
Do not boil any parts of the appliance in hot water. It threatens their deformation and destruction.

UNPACKING

During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. After unpacking, please dispose of all elements of 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 crossedout 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 the waste collecconcentre collecting used electrical and electron ic 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 haz ards resulting from the presence of dangerous components and the inappropriate storage and process ing of such goods.

OPERATION

Table of device functions

Function / button

| maximum operating time| Rotation speed| User action|

Best for

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Speed adjust dial| to max. 3 minutes| Stepless speed adjustment| Adjust the speed with the dial| Mix and blend food
Smoothie| max. 2 minutes| Speed gradually increases for 15
seconds, and then the maximum speed is reached| Press to turn on, press again to turn off| Smoothie, shake
Ice crush| max. 40 seconds| The blade rotates for 0.1s and then
pauses for 1s| Press to turn on, press again to turn off| Crush ice cubes
Pulse| max. 3 minutes| maximum speed| Press to turn on, release to turn off| Blend at maximum speed

Features and components (Figure 1)

1 – Measure / stopper
2 – Lid
3 – Jug 1500ml
4 – Motor unit| 5 – Blade
6 – Connector
7 – Control panel
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Before first use

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

How to use your appliance
A portable blender can be used to mix dairy products, sauces, soups, juices, fruit drinks, or cocktails. You can also prepare pancake batter, mayonnaise, or milk for babies.

Assemble the components as shown in Figure 1.
Place the ingredients in the blender jug, without exceeding the maximum amount. The temperature of the ingredients should be no higher than 65°C.
Close the lid tightly jug using the lid ring (Fig. 3, item 3).
Connect the device to the power supply. (Fig. 3, item 4).
To turn on the appliance set the function dial to the right position (Fig. 3, item 5). A detailed description of the function can be found in the table above.
When finished turn off the appliance (Fig. 3 item 6)
Unplug from the wall outlet (Fig. 3 item 7),
Pull the jug out of the body of the device (Fig. 3 item 8).
Lift (open) the lid (Fig. 3 item 9)
Put the finished product into a container (Fig. 3, item 10)

Warning!
Do not remove the jug with the engine running due to the possibility of damage to the drive element. Pulling the pot out of the body of the device during operation will result in the engine switching off.
Before reinstalling the carafe on the body, turn the function knob to the „OFF” position (Fig. 3) and make sure that the motor drive has stopped rotating.
Warning! Install the jug handle on the right side of the machine (Fig. 3, item 11).
Warning!
Do not remove the jug with the engine running due to the possibility of damage to the drive element. Pulling the pot out of the body of the device during operation will result in the engine switching off.
Before reinstalling the carafe on the body, turn the function knob to the,, OFF” position (Fig. 3) and make sure that the motor drive has stopped rotating.

Practical everyday tips

To avoid splashing, do not fill the pitcher above the maximum level marking of 1,51.
If you are processing a liquid that foams or increases volume during blending, do not fill the pitcher more than % of the maximum
The blender should not operate continuously for more than 2 minutes. If you do not finish blending within two minutes, turn off the appliance for 5 minutes and continue after the brack
If the solid ingredients are mixed well enough, turn off the blender and use the PULSE function several times
Never put your fingers or objects (eg. spatula) into the pitcher during blending.
If you are processing both solid and liquid ingredients, pour the liquid ingredients into the pitcher first before blending. Add solid ingredients to the next step.

The appliance is equipped with thermal protection. If it is in operation too long it may switch off.
In such a case switch the appliance to OFF/0 and unplug it. It can then be turned on again once the temperature of the motor unit has cooled to room temperature.
Crush ice cubes function
Your portable blender can be used to crush ice cubes.
To crush ice cubes:

Assemble the components as shown in Figure 3, item 1
Place the ingredients in the blender jug, without exceeding the maximum amount. (Fig. 3, item 2).
Close the jug lid tightly and fit the measuring cup (Fig. 3, item 31.
Connect the appliance to the power supply (Fig. 3, item 4).
Turn the function dial to the „ON” position (Figure 2, item 2).
Press the,10E CRUSH” button (Fig. 2, item 5), the blade will start to rotate.
Do not operate this function for longer than 40 seconds
When finished, set the function dial to the „OFF” position (Figure 2, item 1)
Remove the plug from the socket (Fig. 3 item)

Function Smoothie
Your portable blender can be used to crush ice cubes.
To crush ice cubes:

Assemble the components as shown in Figure 3, item 1
Place the ingredients in the blender jug, without exceeding the maximum amount. (Fig. 3, item 2).
Close the jug lid tightly and fit the measuring cup (Fig. item 3y
Connect th3, e appliance to the power supply (Fig. 3, item 4).
Turn the function dial to the „ON” position (Figure 2, item 2).
Press the „SMOOTHIE” button (Fig. 2, item 5), the blade will start to rotate. Do not operate this function for longer than 40 seconds
When finished, set the function dial to the „OFF” position (Figure 2, item 1)
Remove the plug from the socket (Fig. 3 item
Remove the jug from the motor unit (Fig. 3 item 8).
Lift the lid (Figure 3 item 9)
Pour the finished product into a bowl (Fig. 3, item 10)

Type of food

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Preparation time [s]

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Ice cubes, carrot| 30
Juice, soft fruit, alcohol cocktails| 40 – 60
Milkshake| 60
Soups or blending hard fruits| 90
Sauces, baby food, blend hard fruits or vegetables| 90
Carrot juice — carrot 600g + water (900m1)| 60 – 120
Crush ice cubes (not more than 8 ice cubes)| PULSE (short operation time)

****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.
Disconnect the components by twisting the attachment clockwise.
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.

NOTE: Do not clean any part of the blender in the dishwasher.
Important!
Attachment blades are very sharp, so be especially careful during use and washing.
Do not boil any parts of the appliance in hot water. It threatens their deformation and destruction.
NOTE:
When you use your food processor for the first time you may experience lubricant leakage from the bottom of the pitcher.

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.