cecotec KATANA 12 Hand Blender Instruction Manual

: August 24, 2024
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Hand blender

Instruction manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions thoroughly before using the product. Keep this instruction manual for future reference or new users.

– All safety instructions must be closely followed when using the appliance.
– WARNING: incorrect or improper use can be dangerous for both the appliance and the user. Use the appliance only for the purposes described in this manual.
– Make sure the ingredients do not exceed the 600-ml mark on the surface of the blending container.
– The appliance is not intended to be used by children. Keep this appliance and its power cord out of reach of children.
– The appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
– Children must not play with the appliance.
– Ensure that the mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the product rating label and that the plug is earthed.
– Do not immerse the cord, plug, or any non-removable part of the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor expose electrical connections to water. Make sure your hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the appliance.
– Unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts, and before cleaning.
– Check the power cord regularly for visible damage. If the cord is damaged, it must be repaired by the official Cecotec Technical Support Service to avoid any type of danger.
– Check the power cord regularly for visible damage. If the cord is damaged, it must be repaired by the official Cecotec Technical Support Service to avoid any type of danger.
– Do not use the product outdoors, close to electric plates, gas, flames, or inside an oven.
– Do not twist, bend, pull, or damage the power cord. Protect it from sharp edges and heat sources. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the working surface or worktop.
– Do not plug the appliance into the power supply until it is fully assembled and make sure it is unplugged before disassembling the appliance or handling its blade.
– Do not use the hand blender with hot food.
– Do not insert utensils into the product during operation to reduce the risk of splashing or injury. Please handle it with care.
– Be careful not to put your fingers or any other part of your body into the coupling area (Fig. 0) to avoid injury or entrapment.*

1. PARTS AND COMPONENTS

Fig .0
1. Accessory-coupling system
2. Coupling area (*)

Blender main body (handle). Fig. 1
1. Speed knob
2. Power button
3. Turbo button
4. Main housing
5. Display (only for model 03979_Katana 15 Total Destroy Full B Screen)
Blending shaft. Fig. 2
6. Splashproof tip
7. “Perreo Move” blades
8. “Total Destroy” blades
Blender jug. Fig. 3
9. Blender jug for blades or whisks
10. Lid - Base
Balloon whisk. Fig. 4
11. Balloon-whisk attachment
12. Balloon whisk
Potato masher. Fig. 5
13. Potato masher accessory
14. Potato masher
15. Blade
Whisks. Fig. 6
16. Blending whisk attachment
17. Blending whisks
Food processor. Fig. 7
18. Pusher
19. Food-processor lid/Hopper
20. Blade-disc shaft
21. Blade disc
22. Grating blade
23. Slicing blade
24. Grinding blade
25. Food-processor container
Chopper. Fig. 8
26. Chopper lid
27. Chopper blade
28. Ice chopper blade
29. Chopper container
Spiraliser. Fig. 9
30. Drive unit
31. Hopper
32. Spiraliser container
33. Thick cutting disc
34. Thin cutting disc
35. Flat cutting disc

2. BEFORE USE

– This hand blender has a packaging designed to protect it during transport. U npack the appliance and keep the original packaging box and other packaging materials in a safe place. It will help you prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the future. In case the original packaging is disposed of, make sure all packaging materials are recycled accordingly.
– Make sure all parts and components are included and in good conditions. If there is any piece missing or not in good condition, immediately contact the official Cecotec Technical Support Service.
– Before using this hand blender or any of its accessories, you must clean all parts that will touch food.

Box contents:
Katana 12/15 Jar B/G/D/S blender
– Blending shaft with “Perreo Move” technology
– Blender jug with anti-slip lid-base

Katana 12/15 Cream B blender
– Blending shaft with “Perreo Move” technology
– Blender jug with anti-slip lid-base
– Balloon whisk

Katana 12/15 Chop B/G blender.
– Blending shaft with “Perreo Move” technology
– Blender jug with anti-slip lid-base
– Balloon whisk – Chopper

Katana 15 Smash B blender
– Blending shaft with “Perreo Move” technology
– Blender jug with anti-slip lid-base
– Balloon whisk – Blending whisks
– Chopper
– Potato masher

Katana 15 TotalDestroy Jar B/G blender
– Blending shaft with “Perreo Move” and “TotalDestroy” technology
– Blender jug with anti-slip lid-base

Katana 15 TotalDestroy Cream B blender
– Blending shaft with “Perreo Move” and “TotalDestroy” technology
– Blender jug with anti-slip lid-base – Balloon whisk

Katana 15 TotalDestroy Chop B blender
– Blending shaft with “Perreo Move” technology
– Blender jug with anti-slip lid-base
– Balloon whisk
– Chopper

Katana 15 TotalDestroy Smash B blender
– Blending shaft with “Perreo Move” and “TotalDestroy” technology
– Blender jug with anti-slip lid-base
– Balloon whisk
– Blending whisks
– Chopper
– Potato masher

Katana 15 TotalDestroy Full B/B Screen blender
– Blending shaft with “Perreo Move” and “TotalDestroy” technology
– Blender jug with anti-slip lid-base.
– Balloon whisk
– Blending whisks
– Potato masher
– Food processor

3. OPERATION

Blender. Fig. 0, 1, and 2
– Suitable for preparing baby food, soups, sauces, shakes, and mayonnaise.
– To improve the result obtained, the blender allows for the blade (Fig. 2) to be tilted closer to the base of the splash proof tip (Fig. 2) thanks to the “Perreo Move” technology. Simply press on the blender handle to lower the blade. Once the pressure is released, the blade will return to its original position. Be careful not to put your fingers or any other part of your body into the coupling area (Fig. 0) to avoid injury or entrapment.

Use:

Unwind the power cord completely.
Place the handle inside the blending shaft. Fig. 0
Plug the power cord into the outlet.
Hold the handle firmly, press the power button, and select the speed by turning the blender speed knob.
Blend food by moving the hand blender vertically.

NOTE:
– Do not use this hand blender in containers without a flat bottom or with protruding pieces.
– Do not use the hand blender with hot food.
– Do not allow food to cover the junction point between the handle and the blending shaft
of the hand blender.
– If the hand blender jams, unplug it from the mains and clean it.
– When you have finished using the hand blender, switch it off and unplug it from the mains.

Attachments
Balloon whisk
– Approximate usage time: 15 seconds.
– Suitable for whipping soft ingredients such as egg whites, cream, instant desserts, eggs, and sugar.
– Do not try to whisk harder mixtures like margarine, as you may damage the balloon whisk.

Balloon whisks Fig. 6

Place the handle inside the balloon whisks.
Place the food you wish to blend in a bowl. Do not whisk more than 6 egg whites or 1000 ml of cream at the same time. Do not let any liquid get above the whisks.
Unwind the cord completely, plug it into a power outlet, and press the power button.

Blending whisks
– Approximate usage time: 15 seconds.
– Suitable for whipping soft ingredients such as egg whites, cream, instant desserts, eggs and sugar.
– This attachment allows you to whip stiffer mixtures such as margarine. However, you must ensure that the butter or margarine is creamy.

Blending whisks. Fig. 6

Insert the whisks with the whisk attachment.
Place the handle inside the whisk attachment.
Place the food you wish to blend in a bowl. Do not whisk more than 6 egg whites or 1000 ml of cream at the same time. Do not let any liquid get above the whisks.

Unwind the cord completely, plug it into a power outlet, and press the power button.

Food processor. Fig. 7
– Suitable for mincing meat, cheese, vegetables, spices, bread, biscuits, and shelled soft nuts.
– Do not try to cut hard foods such as coffee beans, ice cubes, chocolate ounces, etc.
Otherwise, the blade may get damaged.

Assembling the food-processor bowl, accessories, and lid:

Place the food-processor bowl on a clean, stable surface, such as a countertop or table.
Choose one of the following food processor accessories and assemble it as detailed in the following subsections:
– Grinding blade
– Blade holder disc + slicing blade
– Blade holder disc + grating blade
Install the blender body on the food processor lid.
Plug the blender into a power supply.
Choose the speed using the speed knob.
Insert the food through the hopper using the pusher. Do not insert fingers or any other object into the hopper. Use only the pusher provided.
When you have finished using it, switch it off by releasing the power button and unplug the device.
Remove the blender handle from the food processor lid and remove the lid from the bowl.

Using the blade holder disc + grating blade:

Place the shaft in the centre of the food-processor bowl. Use caution when handling the blade holder disc. Be careful not to cut yourself.
Insert the desired blade into the slot in the blade disc. Align the hole in the centre of the disc with the shaft and make sure to properly fix it by carefully pushing downwards.
Close the lid of the food-processor bowl and make sure it is properly fitted and closed.

NOTE:
Be careful not to tilt the blade disc when the blade is mounted, as it may slip and fall, causing damage to the blade.

Using the blade holder disc + slicing blade:

Place the shaft in the centre of the food-processor bowl. Use caution when handling the blade holder disc. Be careful not to cut yourself.
Insert the desired blade into the slot in the blade disc. Align the hole in the centre of the disc with the shaft and make sure to properly fix it by carefully pushing downwards.
Close the lid of the food-processor bowl and make sure it is properly fitted and closed.

NOTE:
Be careful not to tilt the blade disc when the blade is mounted, as it may slip and fall, causing damage to the blade.

Using the grinding blade:

Handle the grinding blades with care, as they are very sharp.
Place the grinding blades in the centre of the food-processor bowl. Place the food inside the food-processor bowl without exceeding the MAX mark.
Close the lid of the food-processor bowl and make sure it is properly fitted and closed.

NOTE:
Be careful not to tilt the blade disc when the blade is mounted, as it may slip and fall, causing damage to the blade.

Recommendations:
– Do not use the food processor with the bowl empty.
– Cut food into uniformly sized pieces for better and faster results.
– The blender cuts and mixes foods and liquids quickly, making them easier to process. Do not forget to check the condition of the food during operation.

Spiraliser. Fig. 9

Insert the blender handle into the drive unit.
Remove the hopper and mount the blade. You can choose between several blades: thick, thing, and flat. Place the hopper inside the bowl.
Place the vegetables (e.g., carrots, cucumbers, potatoes…) in the hopper.
Press the operating button to cut the vegetables into a spiral shape.

Press the operating button to cut the vegetables into a spiral shape. Fig. 9

Remove the hopper.
Place the cutting disc in the spiraliser container.
Place the hopper back on.

Chopper. Fig. 8

Remove the chopper lid.
Place the desired blade (chopper blade / ice chopper blade) on the centre shaft of the container.
Reinsert the chopper lid.
Insert the blender handle into the chopper lid.

Potato masher. Fig. 5

Place the food inside a blending jar or a sufficiently large mixing container.
Plug the hand blender into a power supply.
Select the settings on the adjustable potato masher.
Select high speed on the speed dial.
Place the potato masher inside the ingredients and press the power button to activate it.
Move the potato masher gently through the ingredients until the desired texture is achieved.
Switch off the hand blender by releasing the button, remove the potato masher from the bowl and unplug the hand blender from the mains.

Turbo button
Press this button while using the device to run the device at maximum power and speed.

Note
The blender may overheat if this function is used for a long time.

Speed knob
Turn the speed dial to change the blades speed and choose whichever suits you best.
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the speed, and anti-clockwise to decrease it.

Comparative table

Food	Maximum amount (in grams)	Approximate time (in seconds)
Meat	300	10-15
Spices	80	15
Nuts	250	15
Cheese	250	15
Bread	1 loaf	15
Hard boiled eggs	6	5
Onion	300	10

These data are approximate and depend on many different factors.

4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Fig. 10

Cleaning the blades
– To clean the blending shaft properly, place 300 ml of lukewarm water in the blender jug with a little dishwashing soap, insert the blending shaft into the soapy water up to the bottom of the blender jug, and run the blender in turbo mode in 10-second intervals. Empty the contents of the blender jug and refill it with 300 ml of clean water and repeat the same operation for rinsing. Repeat this process if necessary. Be cautious of splashes.
– Disconnect the device from the power supply and allow it to cool down before cleaning.
– Do not put the blending shaft in the dishwasher.
– After processing very salty food, rinse the blades with water immediately.
– Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the outside of the hand blender.
– The following parts are dishwasher safe: blending container, whisks, food- processor bowl, grinding blade, blade holder disc, grating blade, slicing blade, pusher, potato-masher arm, spiraliser bowl, spiraliser hopper, spiraliser cutting discs, chopper bowl, chopper blade, and ice chopper blade.
– Do not use too much cleaning agent or descaler in your dishwasher.
– Never immerse the main body in water or other liquids.
– Never immerse the blending shaft in water or allow water to enter through the top of the blender.
– Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to clean the product.
– Please handle the blades carefully, they are very sharp.
– After processing coloured food, the plastic parts of the appliance may lose colour. It is suggested to clean these parts with vegetable oil before washing them in the dishwasher.

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product reference: 03959/03962/03963/03968/03969/03970/03971/03972/03973/03975/ 03976/03977/03978/03979
Product: Katana 15 TotalDestroy Jar G/Katana 15 Smash B/Katana 15 TotalDestroy Full B/ Katana 15 Jar B/Katana 15 Jar G/Katana 15 Jar D/Katana 15 TotalDestroy Jar B/Katana 15 Cream B/Katana 15 TotalDestroy Cream B/Katana 15 Chop B/Katana 15 Chop G/Katana 15 TotalDestroy Chop B/Katana 15 TotalDestroy Smash B/Katana 15 TotalDestroy Full B Screen Rated power: 1500 W
220-240 V~, 50 Hz

Product reference: 03960/03961/03964/03965/03966/03967/03974
Product: Katana 12 Cream B/Katana 12 Chop B/Katana 12 Jar B/Katana 12 Jar G/Katana 12 Jar D/ Katana 12 Jar S/Katana 12 Chop G
Rated power: 1200 W
220-240 V~, 50 Hz

Technical specifications may change without prior notification to improve product quality. Made in China | Designed in Spain

6. DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES

This symbol indicates that, according to the applicable regulations, the product and/or battery must be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches the end of its shelf life, you should dispose of the cells/batteries/accumulators and take them to a collection point designated by the local authorities.
Consumers must contact their local authorities or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of old appliances and/or their batteries.
Compliance with the above guidelines will help protecting the environment.

7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND WARRANTY

Cecotec shall be liable to the end user or consumer for any lack of conformity that exists at the time of delivery of the product under the terms, conditions, and deadlines established by the applicable regulations.
It is recommended that repairs be carried out by qualified personnel.
If at any moment you detect any problem with your product or have any doubt, do not hesitate to contact the official Cecotec Technical Support Service at +34 963 210 728.

8. COPYRIGHT

The intellectual property rights over the texts in this manual belong to CECOTEC INNOVACIONES, S.L. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or distributed by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or similar) without the prior authorization of CECOTEC INNOVACIONES, S.L.

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