User manual RUSSELL HOBBS HAND BLENDER

[. . . ] Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the blender works. important safeguards Follow basic safety precautions, including: 1 The blender must only be used by or under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. 2 Don't put the handle in liquid, don't use it in a bathroom, near a source of water, or outdoors. [. . . ] 6 Keep the top of the wand at least 1cm above any liquid being blended. 11 Don't run the motor for more than 1 minute at a time, then leave it for 1 minute to cool before using it again. fitting/removing the wand 7 Unplug the handle before fitting or removing the wand. 8 To fit the wand to the handle, align one of the arrows u on the wand with the open padlock U on the handle, insert the handle into the top of the wand, then turn the wand clockwise to align the u on the wand with the closed padlock L on the handle. 9 To remove the wand, turn it anti-clockwise, then pull it off the handle. the speed buttons 10 Press one of the speed buttons to run the blender, release it to stop. 1 low speed ­ light applications, using mainly liquid ingredients 2 high speed ­ heavier applications, using mainly solid ingredients 4 avoid spray/splashing 11 To avoid spraying or splashing outside the container: a) hold the wand straight b) don't switch on till it's well inside the food container c) switch off before lifting it out of the container d) with liquids, switch on and off with the blade under the surface caution ­ hot liquids 12 Take great care when working with hot liquids: a) best of all, don't ­ there's rarely any need to blend hot liquids b) blend before you heat ­ the wand is powerful enough to cope with most vegetables c) blend while the liquid cools ­ you're not going to serve it boiling, are you?d) if you've no option, don't let the blade break the surface e) don't use the wand in hot oil , While you may be able to stand fairly hot water, oil at the same temperature will cause painful burns. Water can be thrown off immediately and the skin will rapidly cool, but oil will stick to the skin and blister it. care and maintenance 1 Clean the blender after each use. 6 Clean the blade end of the wand in hot soapy water, with a nylon brush. If you remove the plug, dispose of it. a few simple recipes to get you started leek & potato soup (serves 2-3) 150g leeks, trimmed and roughly chopped 150g potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 vegetable or chicken stock cubes 800ml water salt and pepper to taste Put everything into a 2 litre pan, bring to the boil, stirring, reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 20 minutes. Let it cool for 30 minutes, then blend at maximum speed, in the pan, till the mixture is silky smooth. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve with crusty bread. sweet and sour sauce 2 shallots, peeled small piece fresh ginger, peeled 1 clove garlic 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp mustard 1 tsp tomato purée dash white wine vinegar Blend everything together till really smooth. 6 coriander pesto 2 handfuls fresh leaf coriander 2 cloves fresh garlic 60g pine nuts 60g freshly grated Parmesan 100-125ml olive oil freshly ground black pepper Blend the coriander, garlic, pine nuts and oil together. [. . . ] Customer Service Customer Returns (correspondence only) Salton Europe Ltd Salton Europe Ltd Heath Mill Road Failsworth Wombourne Manchester Wolverhampton M35 0HS WV5 8AQ Customer Service (service@saltoneurope. com) telephone 0845 658 9700 (local rate number) guarantee Defects affecting product functionality appearing within one year of purchase will be corrected by replacement or repair provided the product is used and maintained in accordance with the instructions. Documentation, packaging, and product specifications may change without notice. online 439-810 www. russellhobbs. co. uk for more products. 8 [. . . ]