BOSCH MMB6384M VitaPower Blender Instruction Manual

BOSCH MMB6384M VitaPower Blender

Product Information

• Product Name: VitaPower Series 4
• Model Number: MMB63

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions

1. Clean and empty the blender after each use.
2. Avoid sharp objects when cleaning or emptying the blender.
3. Do not use the blender in a microwave or oven.

Getting Started

1. Prepare the mixing beaker.

2. Familiarize yourself with the different parts of the blender.

Operating the Blender

1. Turn the dial to the desired setting.
2. The LED indicator on the dial will light up.

Cleaning and Maintenance

1. Use mild cleaning agents for washing.
2. Avoid sharp, pointed, or metallic objects when cleaning.
3. Do not place the blade assembly with blades facing downwards.

Troubleshooting
If the blender is not working:

• Check if the power cord is plugged in.
• Ensure there is power supply to the blender.

FAQs

Q: How do I access further instructions for use?

A: You can scan the QR code provided or visit the website mentioned in the manual for additional information.

Q: Can I use the blender for hot liquids?

A: It is not recommended to use the blender for hot liquids or in a microwave/oven.

Q: How do I clean the blender effectively?

A: Use mild cleaning agents and avoid sharp objects when cleaning the blender.

Scan the QR code or visit the website to open the Further Notices for Use. You can find additional information about your appliance or accessory here. https://digitalguide.bsh-group.com?mat-no=8001312263.

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 environment 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 the use of the appliance safely 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 unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
• Call customer services.
• Connect and operate the appliance only by 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 replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service, or a similarly qualified person to prevent any risk.
• Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or clean 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 that 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.
• 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 that come in contact with food before each use.

Avoiding material damage

• Do not operate the appliance at no load.
• Do not exceed maximum processing quantities.
• Never use the blender jug in the microwave or oven.
• Before use, check the blender jug for foreign objects and remove them.
• 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 the completeness of the delivery. Fig. 1

• A. Main unit
• B. Blender jug
• C. To-Go blender jug with blade insert 1.

1. Rotary switch
2. Status display (LED)
3. Program buttons with LEDs
4. Cord storage
5. EasyClick blade insert with seal
6. Scale
7. Lid with filling opening
8. Spout
9. Measuring beaker
10. Lock indicator for the lid
11. Lid with closable mouthpiece
12. Seal
13. To-Go blender jug
14. To-Go blade insert
15. Depending on the appliance specifications.

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

Symbol/Explanation

• Position markings
• Open locking mechanism.
• Close locking mechanism.

Rotary switch
The rotary switch is used to start and stop processing and select the speed.

Symbol/Description

• 0 Switch off the appliance.
• on Switch on the appliance.
• min Lowest speed: Blending food that should not be cut up too small.
• max Highest speed: Blending, puréeing, emulsifying, frothing, and cutting up food.
• pulse Instantaneous switching (pulse function): Highest speed as long as the rotary switch is held in this position.

Tip:  You can adjust the speed steplessly between and ⁠.

Safety systems

Start lock-out

• Start lock-out prevents your appliance from being switched on accidentally.
• You can switch on and operate the appli-ance once the blender jug has been correctly positioned and the lid is locked.

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, settings, processing times, and other information. “Application examples”.
• 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, the jug is 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 – 10

Adding more ingredients → Fig. 11 – 14

Using the pusher → Fig. 15 – 16

Emptying the blender jug → Fig. 17 – 19

Processing food using the To-Go blender jug → Fig. 20 – 27

Automatic programmes
programs Automatic The speed and processing time for different operations are controlled by the automatic programs.

Program buttons
The required automatic program is started with the program buttons.

Note:
Note the program restrictions in the following overview depending on the attachment selected. → Fig. 28

Using the programs

Requirement:
Appliance and blender jug or To-Go Blender jug are prepared.

• Set the rotary switch to ⁠on. → Fig. 29
  • The status display (LED) on the rotary switch lights up.
• Press the required program button. → Fig. 30
  • The status display goes out and the LED on the program button selected lights up.
• When the end of the program is reached, the appliance stops processing. → Fig. 31
  • The LED on the program button goes out and the status display (LED) on the rotary switch lights up.
• Set the rotary switch to ⁠0. → Fig. 32

Tip:
To stop the program prematurely, either press a program button or set the rotary switch to ⁠0.

Overview of cleaning

Cleaning of Overview Clean all parts immediately after use so that residues do not dry.

• 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.

Tip:
Use the cleaning program to clean the blender jug. → “Automatic programmes”.

Clean the individual parts as indicated in the table. → Fig. 33

Preparing for cleaning
Separate the assembled parts before cleaning.  → Fig. 34 – 37

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. 38

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, and protein powder.
• Add ingredients in the following order: liquids, dry products, fresh fruit and vegetables, leaf vegetables, frozen fruit and vegetables, and ice.
• If the ingredients in the blender jug are not going around 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 ⁠max.
• Add the milk.
• Blend the ingredients for 5 seconds at level ⁠max.

To-Go blender jug → Fig. 39

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.

The status display (LED) flashes.
The lid or blender jug is not locked or was removed during processing.

• Set the rotary switch to ⁠on.

1. Place the blender jug on the main unit and turn it clockwise until it engages.
2. Turn the lid in the direction until it engages.
   • The color of the lock indicator for the lid changes from red to green.

The program was canceled using the rotary switch.

• Set the rotary switch to ⁠on.

The appliance has a humming sound.
The blade is blocked or stiff.

• Set the rotary switch to ⁠0.
• Remove the blockage.

The appliance switches off during use.
Processing quantity is too big or processing time was too long.

• Set the rotary switch to ⁠0.
• Reduce the processing quantity.
• Allow the appliance to cool down to room temperature.

The program does not start.
The rotary switch is not set to on.

• Set the rotary switch to ⁠on.

The program has been canceled using the program button.

• Set the rotary switch to ⁠on.
• Press the program button for the required program.

Liquid is leaking from the blade insert.
The 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. 21
  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.

Disposing of old appliance

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 is available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

• This appliance is labeled by 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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