BOSCH MMB617 VitaPower Serie 4 Standmixer Blender Instruction Manual

BOSCH MMB617 VitaPower Serie 4 Standmixer Blender

Product Specifications

• Brand: VitaPower Serie
• Model: MMB617…
• Usage: Blender

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions

1. Clean the appliance before every use.
2. Avoid overfilling beyond the maximum processing quantities.
3. Do not use the mixing jar in the microwave or oven.

Getting Started

1. Familiarize yourself with the components: Blade insert, rotary switch, cable storage, EasyKlick blade insert with position markings.
2. Pull the cable from the cable compartment. Do not plug in the power plug.

Operation

1. Process food with the mixing jar as illustrated.
2. Use the provided tamper when necessary.
3. Empty the mixing jar after use.

Cleaning Instructions

1. Use mild detergent for cleaning. Avoid sharp, pointed, or metallic objects.
2. Do not place the blade insert with blades facing downwards.
3. Clean individual parts as per the instructions.

Preparing for Cleaning

1. Disassemble the parts before cleaning.

Examples of Use

You can use the blender for tasks like chopping parsley and meat or preparing smoothies.

Safety

• Read this instruction manual carefully.
• Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
• Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

Only use this appliance:

• ¡with genuine parts.
• for blending and puréeing.
• for blending fruit and vegetables to make smoothies.
• for crushing ice cubes.
• for making pancake batter and sorbets.
• under supervision.
• for normal processing quantities and for normal processing times for domestic use.
• in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en- vironment at room temperature.
• up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when:

• not using the appliance.
• the appliance is unattended.
• assembling the appliance.
• taking the appliance apart.
• cleaning the appliance.
• approaching rotating parts.
• confronted with a fault.

This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and/or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction con-cerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil-dren.

The appliance must not be used by children. Keep children away from the appliance and power cable.

• Never operate a damaged appliance.
• Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
• Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
• If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
• Call customer services. → Page 21
• Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
• Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
• If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Ser-vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
• Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or clean in the dishwasher.
• Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
• Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appli-ance.
• Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
• Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
• Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
• Never place the appliance on or near hot surfaces.
• Add a maximum of 1000 ml of hot or frothing food.
• Be careful when processing hot food.
• Do not lean over the appliance.
• Do not process food that is hotter than 50 °C in the To-Go blender jug.
• Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the blender as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.
• Do not process food that is hotter than 70 °C in the blender jug.
• Parts which show cracks or other damage or do not fit correctly must be replaced with genuine spare parts.
• Only use the appliance once it is fully assembled.
• Never operate the appliance without fitting the lid.
• Never place fingers in the attached blender jug.
• When cleaning and emptying the blender jug, watch out for the sharp blades.
• Never touch the edges of the blades with bare hands.
• Keep packaging material away from children.
• Do not let children play with packaging material.
• Keep small parts away from children.
• Do not let children play with small parts.
• Follow the cleaning instructions.
• Clean surfaces which come in contact with food before each use.

Avoiding

Avoiding material damage

• Do not operate the appliance at no-load. Do not exceed maximum processing quantities.
• Never use the blender jug in the mi-crowave or oven.
• Before use, check the blender jug for for-eign objects and remove.
• Do not insert any objects in the blender jug except the pusher, e.g. knife or spoon.

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

Overview

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery.

Symbols

You can find an overview of the symbols used on your appliance here.

Safety systems

Start lock-out
Start lock-out prevents your appliance from being switched on accidentally.
You can switch on and operate the appliance once the blender jug has been correctly positioned.
Overload protection
The overload protection system prevents the motor and other components from being damaged through being overloaded.

Operation

General information
Please bear this information in mind so that you can get the best out of your appliance.

¡ Observe the recommended quantities, Please bear this information in mind so that you can get the best out of your appliance.
¡ Observe the recommended quantities, settings, processing times and other information.
→ “Application examples”, Page 20
¡ Fill the blender jug and the To-Go blender jug in the following order: liquids, seeds and nuts, fresh fruit and vegetables, leaf vegetables, frozen fruit and vegetables, and ice.
¡ Before blending in the blender jug, cut  the ingredients into cubes approx. 2 cm  in size. For the To-Go blender, jug cut into cubes of approx. 1 cm.
¡ Use instantaneous switching to blend ingredients only briefly or in intervals. Setting up the appliance

1. Place the appliance on a stable, level, clean and flat work surface.
2. Adjust the power cable to the required length.

To shorten the cord, push it into the cord storage compartment.
– To lengthen the cord again, pull it out of the cord storage compartment.

3. Do not insert the mains plug.

Preparing the blender jug
Notes¡ Check the seal on the EasyClick blade insert. If a seal has been removed, reinsert it correctly.
¡ The seal remains on the EasyClick blade insert for cleaning. If the seal is damaged or not correctly positioned, liquid may run out.

→ Fig. 2 – 4

• Processing food using the blender jug
  → Fig. 5 – 9

• Adding more ingredients
  → Fig. 10 – 13

• Using the pusher
  → Fig. 14 – 15

• Emptying the blender jug
  → Fig. 16 – 18

• Processing food using the To-Go blender jug
  → Fig. 19 – 26

Overview of cleaning

• Clean all parts immediately after use so that residues do not dry on.
• Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol or spirits.
• Do not use sharp, pointed or metal objects.
• Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning agents.
• Never set the blade insert down with the blade facing downwards.
• Clean the individual parts as indicated in the table.
  → Fig. 27

Preparing for cleaning

Separate the assembled parts before cleaning.
→ Fig. 28 – 31

Application examples

Note: With the examples marked within the tables, leave the appliance to cool down to room temperature after 3 operating cycles.
Observe the information and values in the tables.

Blender jug

→ Fig. 32

Note

Restrictions on processing in the blender jug:

• Do not use it to chop ingredients like almonds, onions, parsley and meat.
• It is only possible to mix spreads, such as peanut butter, coconut butter or nut spreads, with the pusher.
• The blender cannot be used to make mayonnaise.
• Never mix ingredients without any liquid.
• Use enough liquid when mixing solid food.
• Mix powdered food with sufficient liquid before blending, or dissolve it entirely in liquid. Examples of powdered food include icing sugar, cocoa powder, roasted soybeans, flour, protein powder.
• Add ingredients in the following order: liquids, dry products, fresh fruit and vegetables, leaf vegetables, frozen fruit and vegetables, ice.
• If the ingredients in the blender jug are not going round and being properly mixed, use the pusher to press the ingredients down.

Sample recipe

Sports drink

Ingredients

• 250 g honey (cold, 7-9 °C)
• 5 g cinnamon
•  200 g milk (warm, 65 °C)

Preparation

• Add the honey and cinnamon to the blender.
• Blend the ingredients for 5 seconds at level ⁠.
• Add the milk.
• Blend the ingredients for 5 seconds at level ⁠.

To-Go blender jug → Fig. 33

Troubleshooting

The appliance is not working.
The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.

• Connect the appliance to the power supply.
  The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped.

• Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
  There has been a power cut.

• Check whether the lighting in your room or other appliances are working.
  Blender jug is not locked.

• Set the rotary switch to ⁠.

• Place the blender jug on the main unit and turn it clockwise until it engages.
  The appliance has a humming sound.
  The blade is blocked or stiff.

• Set the rotary switch to ⁠.

• Remove the blockage.
  Appliance switches off during use.
  Processing quantity is too big or processing time was too long.

• Set the rotary switch to ⁠.

• Reduce the processing quantity.

• Allow the appliance to cool down to room temperature

Liquid is leaking from the blade insert.
Seal between the blender jug and the blade insert is missing.

• Insert the seal on the EasyClick blade insert.
  • The seal is seated in the groove.
  • The sealing lips point in the direction of the blender jug.
  • The smooth sealing surface lies against the EasyClick blade insert.
• The assembled To-Go blender jug cannot be placed on the main unit.
  • To-Go blade insert is not screwed on correctly and the safety catch prevents it from being put on.
• Turn the To-Go blade insert clockwise as far as possible. → Fig. 20
  • The markings must match up.
• The lid on the To-Go blender jug is leaking. The seal is missing from the lid.
  • Insert the seal. appliance old or Disposing

Disposing of old appliance appliance old o f Disposing

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.

Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

This appliance is labeled in accordance with the European

Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Customer Service

Ser vice Customer Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of the warranty in your country is available from our after-sales service, your retailer or on our website.
The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer
Service directory or on our website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I troubleshoot if the blender is not working?

A: Check if the power plug is connected and secure, ensure the mixing jar is properly locked, and that all components are assembled correctly.

Q: What should I do if the lid of the To-Go-Mix beaker is leaking?

A: Make sure the seal in the lid is in place. If missing, insert a new seal to prevent leakage.

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