• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Intended Use This appliance is intended for ... – the mixing, blending and stirring of foodstuffs as well as the crushing of ice cubes, – exclusively for normal domestic amounts and only for private use in a domestic environment in dry rooms. This appliance is not intended for ... – the hacking of hard foodstuffs, such as nuts, seeds, large kernels or stalks, – the processing of materials that are not foodstuffs, – utilisation for commercial or industrial purposes, – for use in moist environments or outdoors. - 2 Use only the accessories and spare parts that are specified for this appliance. Other parts are possibly not sufficiently suitable or safe! Technical data Nominal voltage: 220 - 240 V~ 50 Hz Nominal power consumption: 550 Watt Max. capacity: 1.75 l Protection class: II CO time: 3 Minutes The C.O. Time (Continuous Operation) details how long an appliance may be used without the motor overheating and being damaged. When the specified C.O. Time has been reached, the appliance must be switched off until the motor has cooled itself down. Unpacking • Remove all packaging materials or protective foils from the appliance. Retain the packaging, so that you can store the appliance with protection or send it by post, e.g. should it need repair. • Before taking the appliance into use, check to ensure that it is free of damage, check also that the power cable and plug as well as all accessories and appliance parts are undamaged. • Carefully clean all components before taking the appliance into use for the first time (see “Cleaning”). Items supplied After unpacking, check to ensure all items are avail-able. Being supplied are: 1 x Motor block, with power cable and plug 1 x Mixer jug, with permanently assembled cutters 1 x Lid 1 x Filling cap 1 x Operating instruction Appliance description q Filling cap w Cover e Mixer jug r Cutter t Switch y Power cable u Motor block i Cable storage o Scale Preparing for use When all components have been cleaned as described under “Cleaning”: .Position the appliance such that, ... – that the power cable y passes through the recess at the rear of the appliance, – the power plug is immediately accessible, so that it can be quickly withdrawn in the event of danger. – the appliance stands firmly and without risk of slipping or tipping when under vibration. – that the power cable y is not in the working area and thus not presenting a risk of being inadvertently snagged and tipping the appliance over. - 3 Operation Warning! The motor switches itself off as soon as the mixing jug e is removed from the motor block u. It could then be overlooked that the appliance is still switched on. The motor will thus start of its own accord as soon as the mixing jug e is replaced on it: Therefore: • First insert the power plug into the wall socket when the mixer jug e is filled and mounted with its lid fitted and closed. • Before mounting the mixing jug always check to see that the appliance is switched off or that the power plug has been removed. • Before removing the mixer jug e, switch the appliance off, remove the power plug and wait for the motor to stop revolving. Filling and mounting the mixer jug .ake the mixer attachment e from the motor unit u and remove the lid w. .Fill the mixer attachment e and then press the lid w firmly back onto the mixer attachment e. Ensure that the pourer nose on the mixer attachment e is also closed. .Insert the filling cap q into the lid opening and secure it by turning it clockwise. .Place the ready filled and sealed mixer jug e onto the motor block u. Lightly turn the mixer jug e until you can press it down. The motor can start only when the mixer jug e is securely positioned. Selecting operating speeds When the mixer jug e is filled, completely sealed and securely fitted to the motor block u, you can then switch the appliance on. .Place the switch t on ... – Level 1-3 for fluid or soft foodstuffs, for mixing, blending and stirring – Level 3-5 for firmer foodstuffs or for hacking – Level Ice Crush/Clean for short, powerful impulse operation, e.g. for crushing icecubes or when cleaning. So as not to overburden the motor, the switch t does not engage in this position. Hence, hold the switch t in this position for short periods only. Notice Fill the mixer attachment e with a maximum of 180 g of ice cubes. If filled with more than this, the appliance cannot optimally crush them. Filling when in use Warning! Should you wish to insert further foodstuffs during operation, you may ONLY open the filling cap q provided for this purpose. • Under no circumstance should you open the lid w. Pieces of the foodstuff could be thrown out at high speeds! • Do not insert cutlery items or mixing tools into the mixing jug e when the appliance is in use. There is a considerable risk of injury should these make contact with the swiftly rotating cutters r! To insert something when the appliance is in...