Alecto BFP-66 5 in 1 Healthy Baby Food Processor Instruction Manual

: July 26, 2024
: Alecto

Alecto BFP-66 5 in 1 Healthy Baby Food Processor

Product Information

Specifications

Model: BFP-66
Type: Baby Food Processor
Functions: Steaming, Warming up, Bottle Warmer, Sterilization of bottles/teats
Material: BPA-free plastic

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction
The Alecto BFP-66 is a versatile 5-in-1 Baby food processor designed for preparing (baby) food and sterilizing items like teats or milk bottles in a domestic environment.

Overview
The BFP-66 components are not dishwasher safe. The material used is BPA- free, ensuring safety for your baby.

Important Safety Instructions
Only qualified personnel should perform repairs to avoid dangerous situations.

Commissioning/Preparations
Follow the assembly and disassembly instructions carefully to set up the appliance properly.

General

Assembly and Disassembly

Removing the judge from the base
Attaching the jug to the base
Removing the lid from the jug
Removing the lid from the water tank
Attaching the lid to the jug
Attaching the lid to the water tank
Removing the blade unit from the judge
Attaching the blade unit to the jug

Caution:
Handle sharp blades with care during attachment and removal.

Warnings

E1 – Misplacement of Lid or Jug: If the lid or jug is not properly placed, an E1 warning message will appear preventing steam and blender function activation.

E2 – Watertank:
If water in the tank runs out during steaming, an E2 warning message will appear. Refill water within 2 minutes to resume steam function.

Cleaning and Maintenance
To clean the water tank from limescale:

Prepare a descaling solution and fill the water tank.
Let it stand for 6 to 12 hours until the limescale disappears.
Rinse the tank and lid thoroughly after cleaning.
Perform a steam cycle without ingredients to ensure cleanliness.
Dry the tank with a soft cloth before using it again.

FAQs

Q: Can I chop hard ingredients like nuts or ice cubes with the BFP-66?
A: No, the chopping blades are only suitable for soft vegetables and fruits, not hard or sticky items like nuts or ice cubes.
Q: What should I do if the E2 warning message appears during steaming?
A: Refill the water tank within 2 minutes to resume the steam function; otherwise, the appliance will return to standby mode.

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 570 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), the appliance (H), the Can (T) and all other plastic parts are NOT suitable for a dishwasher.

The material used for the Alecto BFP-66 food processor is BPA-free (no Bisphenol A).

CONTROL PANEL

On/off/pause button
Steam function button
Heating button
Steam function icon
Heating function icon
Blender function icon
Degrees Celsius indicator
Minutes indicator

Important safety instructions

Read this instruction manual carefully before using the appliance. Keep the booklet for future reference.
If you resell the appliance, provide this booklet with the appliance.
The appliance is intended for household use only.
This appliance is not a toy. Therefore, always keep these appliances and accessories out of the reach of children.
Supervise the use of this appliance by persons with reduced physical or mental capabilities.
Never leave the appliance unattended.
Do not use the appliance if the power cord or appliance is damaged.
Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in any way.
Before plugging in the power cord, make sure that the voltage matches the voltage on the product label on the bottom of the product.
Only use the appliance on a dry, flat, and heat-resistant surface.
Never place the appliance on or near a hot surface or open flame.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains after use.
When cleaning the appliance, always remove the plug from the wall socket and allow the appliance to cool down.
Never immerse the base in water or any other liquid.
Do not rinse the appliance under the tap.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, bleach, or aggressive liquids such as gasoline, acetone, or alcohol to clean the device or accessories.
Regular descaling prevents damage to the appliance.
Never place the base and accessories in the microwave.
The blade unit is sharp. Keep this in mind when disassembling 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.
The appliance is not intended for defrosting or reheating food.
The appliance, water tank, lids, and accessories become very hot during use. Use the spatula to lift the steam
basket (see Figure point 12). Hold the jug by the handle to lift it. If desired, wear oven gloves during use.
Improper or incorrect use and use that does not correspond with the instructions in the manual will void the warranty.
Use only the accessories supplied with this product.
The appliance contains no spare parts (except for an extra sealing ring Q). Never disassemble the device yourself. Service may only be carried out by qualified technical personnel. Repairs by unqualified persons can lead to dangerous situations for the user.

Commissioning/preparations

AFTER PURCHASE:

Immediately after purchase, check with the overview drawing (see 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.

BEFORE FIRST USE:

Remove all packing materials from the appliance and accessories.
Clean all parts thoroughly before first use. See 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 Sharp blades.
Handle with care when attaching or removing

Warnings Instruction

E1 – misplacement of Lid or Jug
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.

The lid is not properly attached

The jug is not properly attached

E2 – Watertank
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.

Standby mode – Horizontal stripes
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 ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY) 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:

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.
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.
Pour the solution out of the water tank and rinse well with water. Rinse the lid well under the tap.
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.
Finally, dry the water tank with a soft cloth.

Rinse all parts ONLY by hand. DO NOT put 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 discolor. This is normal and not harmful to the preparation of the food.
The BFP-66 requires no maintenance other than cleaning and descaling.

Dishwasher safe

Not dishwasher safe

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.

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).
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 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.
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.
Place the steamer basket in the jug.
Caution! Make sure that the blade unit is always properly attached to the jug (see 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.
Hold the jug by the handle and screw the lid onto the jug.
Attach the jug to the base, if not already done.
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
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 WARNINGS).
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.
The appliance automatically returns to standby mode (see 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.
Unscrew the jug lid carefully.
Caution! The steam basket, the steam from the jug, and the lid are hot! Wear gloves if necessary.
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.
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 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE).

During steaming it is possible to adjust the steam time or to return to the standby mode (see 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

Remove the jug from the appliance.
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.
Continue to BLENDING Ingredients ONLY step 5.

Blending

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.
Remove the jug from the base.
Remove the lid from the jug.
Caution! Make sure that the blade unit is always properly attached to the jug (see ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY).
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.
Shake the jug to distribute the ingredients evenly.
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.
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.
Place the jug back on the appliance.
Caution! Make sure the jug is properly attached to the base (see section 5.2. WARNINGS).
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
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.
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 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.
Remove the jug from the base.
Turn the lid of the jug.
Use the spatula to remove the mixed ingredients from the jug. Empty the food in a bowl or on a plate.
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 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE) and finally dry the inside of the water compartment.

Warming up bottle/jar food

Place the appliance on a firm and flat surface, ensuring enough space around it to prevent any damage to kitchen cupboards, e.g., from hot steam. When heating a bottle or jar of food, it is not necessary for the jug to be placed on the base.
Remove the bottle cap and securely fasten the teat onto the bottle. To warm up jarred food, unscrew the lid of the jar.
Caution! Do not leave the jar lid on the jar.
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 this case, it is not necessary to place the insulating ring in the water tank.
Caution! Either the insulating ring OR the sterilization basket must be placed in the water tank. Due to the high temperature, the bottle or jar should not be placed directly on theheating plate.
Place the bottle/jar on the insulation ring or in the sterilization basket.
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 is allowed for descaling, see CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE).
Caution! The warm-up function must NEVER be used without water in the water tank.
You may place the steam lid on the water tank if desired.
Caution! When using the sterilization basket, the steam lid does not fit on the water tank.
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
Touch the warm-up function button. The ‘heating function activated’ icon will light up on the control panel. The default temperature is 37°C. By touching the warm-up function button, you can set the temperature between 37°C and 50°C. The heating temperature and time depend on the type of food and the amount thereof. Please refer to relevant recipe books or the internet for more information.
The warm-up function will automatically start after a 3-second delay. It takes some time for the water in the water tank to heat up. The heating element turns on and off at intervals (this will cause regular clicking sounds in the BFP-66), which helps stabilize the water at the set temperature.
The water continues to heat for a total of 40 minutes. Once the water reaches the desired temperature, it will maintain that temperature. After 40 minutes, the appliance will emit 3 beep tones and the control panel will return to standby mode.
Caution! The appliance does not indicate when the water has reached the set temperature
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! Be aware that any water splashes from the water tank, the steam lid, the sterilization basket, and the bottle or jar may be hot.
Once the milk or food has reached the desired temperature, use the tongs or sterilization basket to remove the bottle or jar from the water tank, and turn off the appliance by pressing and holding the on/off/pause button for 3 seconds.
If the appliance is no longer needed, remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Allow the appliance to cool down completely, then pour out the water from the water tank and dry the inside of the water tank.

During heating, you may adjust the temperature or switch the appliance to standby mode (see STAND-BY MODE). To do this, touch the warm-up function button or the on/off/pause button. If no action is taken within 5 minutes, the device will automatically return to standby mode

STERILIZING BOTTLES AND TEATS

Place the appliance on a firm and flat surface, ensuring enough space around it to prevent any damage to kitchen cupboards, such as from hot steam.
Caution! The jug and the lid of the jug must be placed on the appliance for the function to operate properly.
For bottles: Insert the insulating ring into the water tank./ For teats: Insert the sterilization basket into the water tank.
Caution! Either the insulating ring OR the sterilization basket must be placed in the water tank to avoid direct contact between the bottle/teat and the heating plate due to high temperatures.
For bottles: Remove the cap and/or teat. Place the bottle upside down on the insulating ring in the water tank./For teats: Place the teat in the sterilization basket.
Caution! Place only one teat in the basket at a time.
For bottles: Pour approximately 60 ml of water into the water tank using the measuring cup. / For teats: Add enough water to the water tank to completely cover the teat.
Caution! Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication. Never add liquids other than water, except white vinegar for descaling (refer to CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE). Never operate the steam function without water in the water tank.
For bottles: Secure the steam lid on the water tank./For teats: There is no need to place the steam lid as the teat will be fully submerged.
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Activate the steam function by pressing the corresponding button. The “steam function activated” icon will illuminate on the control panel. The default steaming time is set for 20 minutes but can be adjusted in 5-minute intervals, from 5 to 30 minutes, by pressing the steam function button. For sterilizing bottles/teats, a 5-minute steam time is sufficient.
During the final minute, the display will countdown from 60 to 0 seconds. Three beep tones signal that the device is returning to standby mode.
Allow the water tank to cool for 4 to 5 minutes after steaming.
For bottles: Remove the bottle from the water tank using the tongs. / For teats: Carefully lift the basket from the water tank and use the tongs to extract the teat.
Caution! Be cautious of hot water splashes/steam from the water tank, steam lid, sterilization basket, bottle, and teat.
If you no longer need the appliance, disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Allow the appliance to cool completely, then empty the water tank and dry the interior.

During sterilization, you may adjust the steam time or revert to standby mode by pressing the steam function button or the on/off/pause button (see STAND-BY MODE). If no buttons are pressed within 5 minutes, the appliance will automatically switch to standby mode.

Disposal of the Appliance

At the end of your appliance’s life cycle, do not dispose of this product with regular household waste. Instead, take it to a dedicated collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Input: 230V ~ 50Hz
Power – Blender: 150W
Power – Steaming/Heating: 300W
Operating Temperature: 10°C to 40°C/50°F to 104°F

24-Month Warranty

The Alecto BFP-66 is covered by a 24-month warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty covers free repair of defects that occur under normal use and are due to material or manufacturing faults, at the discretion of the importer.

How to Act:
If a defect arises, please first consult the troubleshooting section of this manual. If the issue persists, contact the Alecto customer service department at www.alectobaby.nl.

Warranty Void Conditions:

The warranty will be void under the following circumstances:

Improper or incorrect use, utilization of non-original parts or accessories, neglect, or defects caused by moisture, fire, flood, lightning, or natural disasters.
Unauthorized modifications or repairs conducted by third parties. Repairs must be performed exclusively by qualified technical personnel.
Incorrect transportation of the appliance without appropriate packaging, or if the appliance is not accompanied by this warranty certificate and the original purchase receipt.
Liability for any consequential damages is expressly excluded, except as covered under this warranty.

For additional information regarding our warranty and the terms therein, please visit our website or contact our customer service department.