BOSCH MMB617 Series VitaPower Series 4 Blender User Manual

VitaPower Series 4 Blender
User Manual

MMB617 Series VitaPower Series 4 Blender

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Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 General information

• 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.

1.2 Intended use
Only use this appliance:

•  With genuine parts.

• For cutting up, chopping, mixing, grinding and beating food.

• for blending and puréeing.

• for making pancake batter, sorbets, spreads, sauces and ice cream.

• For crushing ice cubes.

• Under supervision.

• In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment at room temperature.

• for normal processing quantities and for normal processing times for domestic use.

• Up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.

• for blending fruit and vegetables to make smoothies.
  Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when:

• are 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.

1.3 Restriction on user group
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 concerning 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 children.
The appliance must not be used by children. Keep children away from the appliance and power cable.
1.4 Safety instructions
Observe the safety instructions.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.

• 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. → Page 45 Incorrect installation is dangerous.
• Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.

Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

• 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 in order to prevent any risk. An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
• Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or clean in nthe 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 appliance. If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
• 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.

WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Intense heat may cause the appliance and other parts to catch fire.
▶ Never place the appliance on or near hot surfaces.
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
Hot food may splash out during processing and steam can escape from
the lid.

• Add a maximum of 1000 ml of hot or frothing food.
• Process hot food carefully.
• Do not lean over the appliance.
• Do not process food that is hotter than 50 °C in the To-Go blender jug.

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Operating the appliance with damaged parts may result in injury.

• Parts which show cracks or other damage or do not fit correctly must be replaced with genuine spare parts. Improper use may cause injuries.
• 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. Safety

WARNING ‒ Risk of cutting!
The blender knife has sharp blades.

• When cleaning and emptying the blender jug, watch out for the sharp blades.
• Never touch the edges of the blades with bare hands.

WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.

• Keep packaging material away from children.

• Do not let children play with packaging material.
  Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.

• Keep small parts away from children.

• Do not let children play with small parts.

WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Soiling on surfaces may be harmful to health.

• Follow the cleaning instructions.
• Clean surfaces which come in contact with food before each use. Avoiding material damage
• Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

Avoiding material damage
ATTENTION!
Improper use may cause material damage.

• Do not operate the appliance at noload.
• Observe the maximum processing quantities.
• Never use the blender jug in the microwave or oven.
• Do not use the blender jug to store objects which do not belong to it.
• Do not process food that is hotter than 50 °C in the To-Go blender jug.

Environmental protectionand saving energy

3.1 Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

Unpacking and checking

Find out here what you need to note when unpacking the appliance.
4.1 Unpacking the applianceand parts

1. Take the appliance out of the packaging.
2. Take all other parts and the accompanying documents out of the packaging and place them to hand.
3. Remove any packaging material.
4. Remove any stickers or film.

4.2 Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. → Fig. 1
A Main unit
B Blender jug with EasyClickblade insert
C Lid and measuring cup
D Pusher
E To-Go blender jug with bladeinsert¹
F Lid with seal and closablemouthpiece¹
G Chopper-grinder attachmentwith blade insert¹
H User manual Depending on the appliance specifications¹
4.3 Setting up the appliance

1. Place the appliance on a stable, level, clean and flat work surface.
2. Pull the power cable out to the required length. → “Cable length”, Page 36 Do not insert the mains plug.

Familiarising yourselfwith your appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. → Fig. 2

1. Chopper-grinder blade insert
2. Chopper-grinder attachment
3. Main unit
4. Rotary switch
5. Scale
6. Measuring cup
7. Lid with filling opening
8. Blender jug
9. EasyClick blade insert
10. Retaining bracket
11. Power cord storage compartment
12. To-Go blade insert
13. To-Go blender jug
14. Lid with seal and closablemouthpiece
15. Seal 16 Pusher

5.2 Symbols
You can find an overview of the symbols used on your appliance here.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance

grinding blade is blunt and the cutting blade is sharp.

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

5.4 Safety systems
You can find an overview of your appliance’s safety systems here. 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. first time

Before using for the first time

Configure the basic settings. Cleanifr s ime the appliance and accessories.
6.1 Cleaning the appliance and parts

1. Clean all parts that come into contact with food before using for the first time. → “Cleaning and servicing”, Page 39
2. Put the cleaned and dried parts out ready for use.

Basic operation

7.1 Cable length
Adjust the length of the power cable to your needs.
Adjusting cable length via cable storage compartment

1. Pull the power cable out to the required length.
2. To shorten the cable, push it into the cable storage compartment.

7.2 Recommended speeds
You can find out here which speeds you can use to achieve optimal results.

Tip: Please use our recipe suggestions to gain experience with your new appliance. → “Overview of recipes”, Page 41
7.3 Using the blender to process food
WARNING Risk of injury!
Improper use may cause injuries.
▶ 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.

1. Prepare the food. For example, cut large items of food into pieces.

2.  Check the seal on the EasyClick blade insert. If a seal has been removed, reinsert it correctly. → Fig. 3
   Note: The seal remains on the EasyClick blade insert for cleaning. If the seal is damaged or not correctly positioned, liquid may run out.
   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.

3. Turn the blender jug upside down.

4. Open the retaining bracket. → Fig. 4

5. Align the EasyClick blade insert with the tap in the blender jug.

6. Push the EasyClick blade insert into the blender jug and close the retaining bracket until it clicks into place. → Fig. 4

7. Place the blender jug onto the main unit and rotate in a clockwise direction until it locks into place. → Fig. 5

8. Add the food to the blender jug. → Fig. 6 Observe the minimum and maximum processing quantities. → “Overview of recipes”, Page 41

9. Insert the measuring jug in the lid and place the lid on the blender jug. → Fig. 7 The lid must be completely closed.

10. Insert mains plug.

11. Set the rotary switch to the recommended speed. → Fig. 8

12. Process the ingredients until you achieve the required result.

13. To end the operation, set the rotary switch to .

7.4 Using instantaneous switching

1. Set the rotary switch to and hold it there. → Fig. 9 The ingredients are processed at maximum speed.
2. Release the rotary switch.
   The rotary switch jumps to .
   Processing stops.

7.5 Pushing down food for processing

1. Remove the measuring jug and insert the pusher into the filling opening. → Fig. 10
2. Push down the food from the sides of the blender jug. → Fig. 10

7.6 Adding more ingredients

1. During processing, remove the measuring jug and add the ingredients through the opening in the lid. → Fig. 11
2. To add larger quantities, set the rotary switch to .
3. Wait until the appliance stops.
4. Remove the lid. → Fig. 12
5. Add the ingredients. → Fig. 12
6. Place the lid on the blender jug again and continue to process the ingredients.

7.7 Emptying the blender jug
Requirement: The appliance has stopped.

1. Turn the blender jug anti-clockwise and remove it from the main unit. → Fig. 13
2. To pour out all of the processed food, remove the lid. → Fig. 14

7.8 Processing food using the ToGo blender jug

1. Prepare the food. For example, cut large items of food into pieces.
2. Add the food to the To-Go blender jug. → Fig. 15 Observe the minimum and maximum processing quantities. → “Overview of recipes”, Page 41
3. Place the To-Go blade insert on the ToGo blender jug. → Fig. 15
4. Screw the To-Go blade insert and the To-Go blender jug in tightly. → Fig. 16 – The and markings must match up. – You can only connect the ToGoblade insert to the main unit when the To-Go blender jug is screwed on fully.
5. Turn the To-Go blender jug upside down. → Fig. 17
6. Place the To-Go blade insert on the main unit and rotate it in a clockwise direction until it locks into place. → Fig. 17
7. Set the rotary switch to the recommended speed. → Fig. 18 Tip: We recommend pausing operation several times when preparing smaller quantities of baby food in the To-Go blender jug. Processing can also take place with instantaneous switching. → “Using instantaneous switching”, Page 37
8. Process the ingredients until you achieve the required result.
9. To end the operation, set the rotary switch to . → Fig. 19

7.9 Closing the To-Go blender jug

Requirement: The appliance has stopped.

1. Turn the To-Go blender jug anticlockwise and remove it from the main unit. → Fig. 20
2. Turn the To-Go blender jug and unscrew the To-Go blade insert. → Fig. 20
3. Insert the seal for the lid. → Fig. 21
4. Close the mouthpiece on the lid. → Fig. 21
5. Screw the lid and the To-Go blender jug in tightly. → Fig. 21

7.10 Using the choppergrinder accessory to process food

1. Prepare the food. For example, cut large items of food into pieces.
2. Add the ingredients to the choppergrinder attachment. → Fig. 22 Observe the maximum processing quantities. → “Overview of recipes”, Page 41
3. Place the chopper-grinder blade insert on the chopper-grinder attachment. → Fig. 23
4. Screw the chopper-grinder blade insert and the chopper-grinder attachment in tightly. → Fig. 24 – The and markings must match up. – You can only connect the chop-pergrinder blade insert to the main unit when the choppergrinder attachment is fully screwed on.
5. Turn the chopper-grinder accessory upside down. → Fig. 25
6. Place the chopper-grinder accessory onto the main unit and rotate in a clockwise direction until it locks into place. → Fig. 25
7. Set the rotary switch to the recommended speed. → Fig. 26 Tip: Processing can also take place with instantaneous switching. → “Using instantaneous switching”, Page 37
8. Process the ingredients until you achieve the required result. 9. To end the operation, set the rotary switch to . → Fig. 27

7.11 Emptying the choppergrinder accessory
Requirement: The appliance has stopped.

1. Turn the chopper-grinder accessory anti-clockwise and remove it from the main unit. → Fig. 28

2. Turn the chopper-grinder accessory over and unscrew the choppergrinder blade insert. → Fig. 28
   Cleaning and servicing

3. Empty the chopper-grinder attachment with the processed food.

Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
8.1 Dishwasher-safe components
Find out here which components can be put in the dishwasher.
ATTENTION!
Some parts may be damaged if they are put in a dishwasher.
▶ Only put dishwasher-safe parts in the dishwasher.
▶ Only use programmes that do not heat the water above 60 °C.
▶ Do not wedge plastic parts in the dishwasher.
This overview describes the cleaning process for the components. → Fig. 29
8.2 Cleaning products
Find out here which cleaning products are suitable for your appliance.
ATTENTION!
Using unsuitable cleaning agents or incorrect cleaning may damage the appliance.
▶ 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.
Cleaning and servicing
8.3 Cleaning the main unit
WARNING
Risk of electric shock! An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶ Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or clean in the dishwasher.
▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
▶ Wipe down the main unit with a soft, damp cloth.
8.4 Cleaning the blender
WARNING
Risk of cutting!
The blender knife has sharp blades.
▶ When cleaning and emptying the blender jug, watch out for the sharp blades.
▶ Never touch the edges of the blades with bare hands.
ATTENTION!
The blender knife has sharp blades.
Improper handling may damage the blades or the surface.
▶ Never set the blade insert down with the blade facing downwards.

1. Remove the measuring jug.
   → Fig. 30

2. Remove the lid.
   → Fig. 30

3. Turn the blender jug anti-clockwise and remove it from the main unit.
   → Fig. 31

4. Turn the blender jug upside down.

5. Open the retaining bracket.
   → Fig. 32

6. Remove the EasyClick blade insert from the blender jug.
   → Fig. 32

7. Clean the components.

8.5 Cleaning the To-Go blender jug and To-Go blade insert
ATTENTION!
The blender knife has sharp blades.
Improper handling may damage the blades or the surface.
▶ Never set the blade insert down with the blade facing downwards.

1. Turn the To-Go blade insert anticlockwise and remove it from the To-Go blender jug.
   → Fig. 33

2. Turn the lid anti-clockwise and remove it from the To-Go blender jug.
   → Fig. 34

3. Open the mouthpiece on the lid.
   → Fig. 34

4. Remove the seal.
   → Fig. 34

5. Clean the components.

8.6 Cleaning the choppergrinder accessory
ATTENTION!
The blender knife has sharp blades.
Improper handling may damage the blades or the surface.
▶ Never set the blade insert down with the blade facing downwards.

1. Rotate the chopper-grinder blade insert anticlockwise and remove it from the chopper-grinder attachment.
   → Fig. 35

2. Clean the components.

Recipes

You can find a selection of recipes specially developed for your appliance here.
9.1 Overview of recipes
This overview lists the ingredients and processing steps for various recipe table, leave the appliance to cipes. cool to room temperature after → Fig. 36
For the recipes labelled with (*) in the three operating cycles.
→ Fig. 37

• Add the milk.
• Blend the ingredients for 5 seconds at level max.
| • 200 g Milk (warm, 65 °C)| • Blend the ingredients for 5 seconds at level

ATTENTION!
Using unsuitable food may damage the appliance.

• Do not process food that is hotter than 50 °C in the To-Go blender jug.
• Do not process food that is hotter than 70 °C in the blender jug.

Notes
■ Restrictions on processing in the blender:

• 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 a suitable Bosch pusher.
• The blender cannot be used to make mayonnaise.
• 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.

Recipes
■ Restrictions on processing in the chopper/grinder accessory:

• Use instantaneous switching for coarse and fine chopping.

• Do not grind very dry or solid food larger than coffee beans.
  Unsuitable food includes e.g. nutmeg and dry ginger.

• Do not grind any sugar.

• Do not chop ice cubes.

• The chopper-grinder attachment cannot be used to produce nut spreads.

• Chop a maximum of 50 g of solid food at maximum speed for a maximum of one second or 1 – 5 pulses unless otherwise indicated in the recipe table.

• The chopper/grinder attachment is not suitable for fine chopping meat, e.g. for Bolognese.

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

• 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 in order to prevent any risk.

The appliance is not

| The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. working.
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 kitchen or other appliances are working. Blender jug is not locked.
Set the rotary switch to .
1. Place the blender jug onto the main unit and rotate in a clockwise direction until it locks into place.
2. If required, select this option:
‒ Place the To-Go blender jug with the To-Go blade insert onto the main unit and rotate in a clockwise direction until it locks into place.
Appliance has a hum- The blade is blocked or stiff. ming sound. Set the rotary switch to . Remove the blockage.
Appliance switches off Processing quantity is too great or processing time during use. was too long.| Set the rotary switch to .
Reduce the processing quantity.
Allow the appliance to cool down to room temperature.
The To-Go blade insert cannot be connected to the main unit.| Outlet protection is active.
Screw the To-Go blade insert and the To-Go blender jug in by turning them in a clockwise direction.
The To-Go blender jug and To-Go blade insert are fully and tightly screwed in. The and markings match up.
The chopper-grinder| Outlet protection is active. accessory cannot be
To-Go blender jug is leaking.| Seal is missing from the lid.
Insert the seal.
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. a The sealing lips point in the direction of the blender jug.
The smooth sealing surface lies against the EasyClick blade insert.

Transportation, storage and disposal

11.1 Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.

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 labelled in accordance with 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

If you have any queries, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. Functionrelevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 7 years from the date on which
Transportation, storage and disposal
your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area.
Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty the use of Customer Service is free of charge.
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website.
If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance.
The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the Customer Service directory at the end of the manual or on our website.
12.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
You can find the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate. Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.
12.2 Warranty conditions
You can make warranty claims for your appliance under the following conditions. The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.

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