Smeg HBF02 - Hand Blender Manual

Appliance description (Fig. A)

1. ON/OFF button and TURBO button
2. Speed selector
3. Motor body
4. Stainless steel blender shaft and stainless steel blade unit
5. Identification plate
6. Stainless steel whisk
7. Attachment for whisk
8. Vegetable masher
9. Vegetable masher blade assembly
10. Vegetable masher adapter
11. Stainless steel blade assembly
12. BPA-free chopper bowl
13. Non-slip silicone base
14. Chopper adapter
15. 1.4 liter BPA-free jug
16. Lid with silicone seal

The accessories intended to come into contact with food are made of materials that comply with the provisions of current legislation.

Identification plate (Fig. A)

The identification plate (5) bears the technical data, serial number and brand name of the appliance. Do not remove the identification plate for any reason.

Before first use

Danger of electrocution Plug into a grounded 3-pin outlet. Do not remove the grounding pin. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death, fire, or electric shock.

• Remove any labels and stickers from the hand blender and its accessories.
• Wipe the motor body with a clean, damp cloth and dry.
• Thoroughly wash the components of the hand blender and dry them thoroughly (see "Cleaning and care").

Moving parts Risk of personal injury or damage to the appliance Do not insert fingers, forks or spoons into the hand blender attachments. This could cause personal injury or damage the blades. Keep hands, hair, loose jewelry, neckties or clothing, spatulas and other objects away from the hand blender attachments to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. Do not immerse the motor base in water or other liquids.

Description of accessories (Fig. A)

BPA-free jug (15)

The BPA-free graduated jug ranges from a minimum of 0.2 liters to a maximum of 1.4 liters. It has a lid with a seal for preserving foods.

Whisk (6)

Ideal for whipping egg whites, cream and for preparing creams, custards, dressings etc.

Chopper (12)

Can be used to chop herbs, raw vegetables, dry cookies, bread, chocolate, shelled nuts, meat and fish (see "Food processing guide"). It has a non-slip silicone base that can be used as a lid when storing food.

Vegetable masher (8)

Ideal for mashing cooked vegetables or soft or cooked fruit.

Description of controls

ON/OFF button and TURBO button (1)

Keep the ON/OFF button pressed to start / stop the appliance. ON/OFF button and TURBO button.

Only keep the TURBO button pressed to use the blades at maximum speed.

Use

Using the hand blender (Fig. B)

• Attach the motor body (3) to the shaft (4) of the blender by turning it counterclockwise until it engages with the housing.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
• Immerse the shaft into the container with the ingredients to be processed.
• Press the ON/OFF button to start the appliance. Use the speed selector to increase the speed or the TURBO button to work at maximum speed.
• Continue until you reach the required consistency.

Sharp blades Danger of cuts Never touch the blades with your hands. Use a spatula if you need to remove food. Handle blades very carefully.

ONLY start the hand blender when the shaft of the blender is immersed the ingredients to be blended.

Using the accessories

Use the most suitable accessory for the food you wish to process.

Using the whisk (Fig. C)

• Attach the whisk (6) to its adapter (7).
• Attach the motor body (3) to the adapter by turning it counterclockwise until it engages with the housing.
• Start to work the ingredients by pressing the ON/OFF button and adjust the speed using the speed selector. The TURBO button can also be used.
• Continue until you reach the required consistency.

Using the chopper (Fig. D)

Place the chopper bowl on a flat and sturdy surface.

• Assemble the chopper unit by inserting the blade unit (11) into its housing at the center of the bowl (12).

Make sure that the blade unit is inserted correctly.

• Insert the ingredients to be processed and cover the bowl (12) with its adapter (14).
• Attach the motor body (3) to the adapter by turning it counterclockwise until it engages with the housing.
• Start chopping by pressing the ON/OFF button and adjust the speed selector according to type of the food you wish to chop (see "Food processing guide"). The TURBO button can also be used.
• Continue until you reach the required consistency.

Sharp blades Danger of cuts Never touch the blades with your hands. Use a spatula if you need to remove food. Handle blades very carefully.

Do not operate the chopper without food in the bowl. It is best to insert foods that are not too hot. Some spices may scratch the chopper bowl.

Using the vegetable masher (Fig. E)

• Attach the vegetable masher (8) to its adapter (10).
• Attach the motor body (3) to the adapter by turning it counterclockwise until it engages with the housing
• Start chopping by pressing the ON/OFF button and adjust the speed using the speed selector. The TURBO button can also be used.
• Continue until you reach the required consistency.

Tips for using your hand blender

Blender shaft (4):

• Move it gently up and down to obtain best results.
• Cut food into small pieces to make chopping and blending easier.

Whisk (6):

• Avoid beating egg whites for too long as they might dry out too much and become less stable.

Chopper accessory (12):

• Do not overload the chopper bowl.
• Cut food into pieces of the same size to achieve even results.

Vegetable masher (8):

• When using the accessory for preparations containing potatoes, it is recommended to work them while still hot and at low speed. When preparing purees, we recommend that you process the vegetables first and then add the other ingredients (milk, butter and spices).

Food processing guide

For best results and to avoid damaging the blades when processing very hard ingredients (e.g. hard cheese), it is recommended that you follow the cutting instructions for the above ingredients.

The speeds and times indicated in the table are approximate. Results can vary depending on the quality of the ingredients and on the consistency you wish to obtain.

Cleaning and care

Improper use. Danger of electrocution Unplug the hand blender before cleaning it. Do not immerse the motor base in water or other liquids.

Improper use. Risk of damage to surfaces. Do not use steam jets to clean the appliance. Do not use cleaning products containing chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts with metallic finishes (e.g. anodized, nickel- or chrome-plated). Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (e.g. powder products, stain removers and metallic scourers). Do not use rough or abrasive materials or sharp metal scrapers.

Cleaning the motor base

To keep the outer surface of the hand blender motor in good condition, it should be cleaned regularly after use. Let the appliance cool down first. Use a soft, damp cloth with mild detergent.

Cleaning the components of the hand blender

Blender shaft (4)

Wash with warm water and mild detergent. Not dishwasher safe.

Stainless steel whisk (6)

Dishwasher safe.

Whisk adapter (7)

Clean with a soft damp cloth. DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids. Not dishwasher safe.

Chopper (11), (12), (13)

Blade, container and non-slip base - dishwasher safe.

Chopper adapter (14)

Clean with a soft damp cloth. DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids. Not dishwasher safe.

Vegetable masher (8) and blade (9)

Vegetable masher - hand washable with neutral detergent. Not dishwasher safe. Removable blades - dishwasher safe.

Vegetable masher adapter (10)

Clean with a soft damp cloth. DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids.

Jug (15) and lid (16)

Dishwasher safe.

Recipes

Mayonnaise

Ingredients:

250 g oil (e.g. sunflower oil)
1 egg and 1 egg yolk
1-2 tablespoons vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Put all the ingredients (at room temperature) into the jug in the order indicated above.
2. Gently insert the shaft of the hand blender until it touches the bottom of the jug.
3. Keep the blender in the same position and operate it at TURBO speed. When the oil starts emulsifying, slowly raise the shaft to the top of the mixture and then move it back down, making sure that you incorporate all the oil.

Processing time: 1 minute for a dressing-like result; 2 minutes for a dip-like result.

Guacamole

Ingredients:

1 large avocado, peeled, de-stoned and chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
125 g sour cream
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeño

Method:

1. Using the chopper accessory, first insert the blade assembly into the chopper bowl, then put all the ingredients into the bowl.
2. Close the chopper with the lid and insert the motor unit. Pulse until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.

Suggestion: serve the guacamole with tacos and burritos. For a lighter option, serve with carrots and celery sticks.

Pancake topping

Ingredients:

1 egg
120 g icing sugar
220 g maltose

Method:

1. Using the chopper accessory, first insert the blade assembly into the chopper bowl, then put all the ingredients into the bowl.
2. Close the chopper with the lid and insert the motor unit. Blend the ingredients for 5 seconds on the TURBO setting.

Mashed potatoes

Ingredients:

700 g medium potatoes
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 3 cm pieces. Place them in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
2. Cover and bring to the boil over high heat. Once boiling, remove the lid and keep cooking for about 20-25 minutes, until a skewer can be easily inserted in the potatoes.
3. Drain the potatoes well.
4. Place the potatoes back into the dry saucepan and gently stir them over low heat for 1-2 minutes to remove excess moisture.
5. Remove from heat and let the potatoes cool for about 5 minutes.
6. Fit the vegetable masher attachment to the motor body and mash the vegetables for 1 minute using the TURBO setting. Do not over process, as this might cause the potatoes to become sticky.