[. . . ] · Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric hob, or in a heated oven. Other safety considerations · Disconnect the blender from the mains supply when not in use, before taking off attachments and before cleaning. · Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. · The use of attachments or tools not recommended or sold by Morphy Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury. · Do not use the blender for anything other than its intended use. [. . . ] It is only intended to be used for short `bursts' of blending. Operating the blender 1 Ensure the blender base unit fl is unplugged from the mains. 2 Place the blade assembly > into the centre of the glass jug < and push into position. D 7 Plug in the blender and turn the control switch to either pulse, speed 1 or speed 2 depending on the desired consistency. 8 Never operate the blender with more than 1 litre (13/4 pints) of liquid or when empty. A C B D 4 48493 Rev 1 2/3/04 12:42 PM Page 5 Operating the mill 1 Fill the jar with the approximate quantity. F 4 Plug in the blender and turn the control switch to the pulse position for 10-20 seconds. Crushing ice 1 Follow the procedure for blending points 1-6, replacing food with ice cubes to be crushed. 2 Plug in the blender and press the ice crush button for several seconds. G Note: The maximum capacity for ice crushing at any one time is 500ml. E F G 5 48493 Rev 1 2/3/04 12:42 PM Page 6 Operating chart VOLUME SPEED TIME HINTS Blending/liquidising Soups, purees, 1. 0 lt drinks, milkshakes, batters 1-2 + pulse 15 secs1 min Begin with low speed and increase to high if required. Crushing ice Ice 500ml max Jar 1/3 full max pulse 10-20 secs 10-20 secs Using mill Coffee, nuts, spices etc. pulse Do not process for longer than recommended time Do not exceed recommended maximum volumes Hints and tips for blending Use your blender for soups, sauces, drinks, pates, mayonnaise, dressing etc. · Don't put dry ingredients into the blender before switching on. If necessary, cut them into pieces, remove the filler cap, then, with the machine running drop the pieces through one by one. · When making mayonnaise, put all the ingredients, except oil, into the blender. Then with the machine running, pour the oil slowly into the blender through the filler cap hole. If the mixture is difficult to process add more liquid. · When blending pour the liquids in first and then add the solid food. IMPORTANT: To ensure the long life of your blender never run it for longer than 60 seconds and allow to cool for 5 minutes. · The machine will not work if the blender is fitted incorrectly. · Never blend more than 1 litre (13/4 pints)less for frothy liquids such as milk shakes. 6 48493 Rev 1 2/3/04 12:42 PM Page 7 Hints and tips for mill When grinding coffee beans, follow the manufacturers advice for the quantity required for the coffee machine. Usually the quantity is quoted in cups for which a spoon is supplied with the coffee machine. Based on an 85g load Pressing the pulse button for 5 seconds will give a coarse grind. · Use as required for your personal taste. Helpline If you have any difficulty with your appliance, do not hesitate to call us. We're more likely to be able to help than the store from where you bought it. Please have the following information ready to enable our staff to deal with your query quickly: · Name of the product · Model number as shown on the underside of the appliance. Cleaning and storage Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the appliance off and unplug it. After use, fill the blender with warm water, 1 litre (13/4 pints) and run for 30 seconds on the pulse setting and repeat as necessary. [. . . ] Therefore it is vital to retain your original till receipt or invoice to indicate the date of initial purchase. To qualify for the 2 year guarantee the appliance must have been used according to the manufacturers instructions. EXCLUSIONS Morphy Richards shall not be liable to replace or repair the goods under the terms of the guarantee where: 1 The fault has been caused or is attributable to accidental use, misuse, negligent use or used contrary to the manufacturers recommendations or where the fault has been caused by power surges or damage caused in transit. 2 The appliance has been used on a voltage supply other than that stamped on the products. 3 Repairs have been attempted by persons other than our service staff (or authorised dealer). [. . . ]