Smeg BLF03 - Blender Manual

Appliance description

1. Measuring cup
2. Lid with pouring hole
3. 1.5 litre jug
4. Jug blades
5. Control knob
6. START/STOP button
7. Pulse button
8. Motor base
9. Built-in cord wrap
10. 600 ml bottle accessory with cap and cover *
11. Bottle accessory blade assembly

* Standard on some models. Also available as an optional accessory.

Before first use

Danger of electrocution

• Plug into an earthed 3-pin socket.
• Do not remove the earth pin.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to follow these instructions could result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Description of parts

(Fig. A)
Measuring cup (1)
Can be used for dosing the ingredients.

Lid with pouring hole (2)
The lid is fitted with a seal that closes the jug tightly. It has a pouring hole in the centre to make it easier to add ingredients safely when in operation.

1.5 litre Tritan™ jug (3)
Jug with lip and graduated scale marked in litres and cups. Minimum capacity 0.25 litres (1 cup), maximum capacity 1.5 litres (6 cups).

Jug blades (4)
Stainless steel blade assembly for crushing ice cubes and preparing delicious smoothies, milkshakes, cocktails etc.

Description of controls

Control knob (5)
The knob allows you to select one of the four manual speeds available or to start the four pre-set programs: Smoothie, Green Smoothie, Ice Crush and Self-Clean. See "Speed setting suggestions when using the pre-set programs" for further information on which speed to use.

START/STOP button (6)
The button is used to start/stop blender.

Pulse button (7)
This function allows you to use maximum blending speed when operating in manual mode or it can be used on its own at different speeds (See "Functions").

Description of accessories*

600 ml bottle accessory, cap with spout and cover (10)
Tritan™ bottle, cap with spout and cover with silicone seal.

Bottle accessory blade assembly (11)
Stainless steel blade assembly for preparing delicious smoothies, milkshakes, cocktails etc.

Sharp blades
Danger of cuts

• Never touch the blades with your hands.
• Take great care when installing and removing the blade assembly.

The accessories intended to come into contact with food are made of materials that comply with the provisions of current legislation.
* Standard on some models. Also available as an optional accessory.

Use

First use

Thoroughly wash and dry the components as indicated in section "Cleaning and care".

Using the blender

• Insert the blender jug (3) onto the motor base (8).
• Place the ingredients in the jug (3), taking care not to exceed the maximum capacity (1.5 litres - 6 cups).
• Position the lid (2) with the measuring cup (1) fitted onto the blender jug (3). Ensure the lid (2) is tightly closed.
• Insert the plug of the blender into the power socket. The red LED will turn on to indicate the presence of power.
• Use the control knob (5) to select the required speed or one of the pre-set programs.
  The PULSE button can be used in combination with speeds 1 to 3.
• Press the START button to start blending. See the table "Speed setting suggestions when using the pre-set programs".
  Speeds 1 - 4 allow continuous blending. You can stop the operation pressing the STOP button.
  The speed can be changed at any time during the blending process.

Do not operate at speeds 1-4 for more than one minute at a time.

• You can add additional ingredients whilst blending by removing the measuring cup (1) and pouring ingredients through the hole in the lid (2).
  
  The blender is not intended for blending or grinding dry foods. Only add dry ingredients together with a sufficient amount of liquid to prevent the blender from overheating, which could permanently damage the blade unit.
• If you have selected a speed between 1 and 4, when you have finished blending, press the STOP button, turn the control knob (5) to '0' and unplug the blender. If one of the pre-set programs has been selected, the appliance will stop automatically. Refer to section "Functions" for further information.
  Cancelling/stopping the blending cycle
  The blending cycle can be cancelled or stopped at any time pressing the START/ STOP button.

How to use the bottle accessory *

Sharp blades

Danger of cuts

• Never touch the blades with your hands.
• Take great care when installing and removing the blade assembly.

Functions

Safety lock system
The blender is fitted with a safety lock system that automatically switches off the blender when the jug is removed. It also features a motor safety cut-out which trips if the motor is overloaded.

Smooth Start System
When the appliance is started, the speed gradually increases until the set speed is reached. This prevents damage to the appliance and accessories, prevents ingredient spillage and improves mixing.
The Smooth Start system only works when a speed between 1 and 4 is selected and does not work in PULSE mode or with preset programs.

PULSE function
When the product is operating at speeds 1-3, pressing the PULSE button will run the blender at maximum speed.
The device will return to the initial speed that was selected when the button is released. When the product is off, turning the knob to one of the 4 speeds and pressing the PULSE button will make the blender run at the selected speed.
The PULSE function does not work in combination with the pre-set programs.

Pre-set programs
When one of the four above mentioned pre-set programs is selected, after you have pressed the START button, the blender will start to operate automatically and the central button LED will light up to indicate that the cycle is running. The button LED switches off at the end of the cycle.
For further information, see the table "Speed setting suggestions when using the pre-set programs".

Speed setting suggestions when using the pre-set programs

Functio	Description	Time	Suggested preparations
Manual 1-4	Variable speeds 1-4 allow maximum control of the blender.	60 sec	Fruit or vegetable purée, soups, smoothies, sauces and dressings, whipped cream, blended crushed ice drinks, batters, mousses, sorbets.
PULSE	Allows you to control the mixing duration and frequency accurately.	5 sec	Ice cubes, chopped meat/fish.
SMOOTHIE	The blender operates at the correct speed for achieving thick and creamy results.	50 sec	Smoothies/milkshakes made with fresh or frozen fruit.
GREEN SMOOTHIE	Allows you to make delicious healthy smoothies.	50 sec	Green smoothies made with spinach, kale, fruit and leafy green vegetables.
ICE CRUSH	The blender operates with short bursts of power to crush the ice until it becomes slush.	40 sec	Crushed ice cubes, chopped frozen fruit and vegetables.

The blender has a self-cleaning function:

Function	Description	Time	User instructions
Self-cleaning	Short bursts of power and high speed, allows you to clean the jug and the bottle accessory.	60 sec	See section "Using the jug / bottle accessory selfclean option" for detailed instructions.

The speeds indicated in the table are approximate and can vary depending on the recipe and on the interaction of the different ingredients used and the consistency you wish to obtain.

Tips for using your blender

• For best results, we recommend that you:
  • dice the food to be blended.
  • first add the liquids, then the leafy green vegetables and then the soft ingredients followed by dried fruit / seeds / cereals and lastly ice / frozen ingredients.
  • you might have to stop mixing in order to push the ingredients down the sides of the blender jug with a spatula.
• When blending together liquid and dry ingredients, blend liquids first and then add the dry ingredients.
• Remove any hard parts from foods to be blended (e.g. cores or stones from fruit, bones from meat etc.).
• Do not allow food residues to dry inside the jug and blades for too long, as they could become difficult to remove. If you cannot clean it right away, pour a little warm water and let it soak.
• Do not process hot food. Let it cool to room temperature before blending.

Cleaning and care

Improper use. Danger of electrocution
Make sure the blender unplugged before fitting or removing the blade assembly.

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. anodised, nickelor 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 blender motor base in good condition, it should be cleaned regularly after use. Let the appliance cool down first. Use a damp and soft cloth with mild detergent.

Cleaning the parts

Sharp blades

Danger of cuts

• Never touch the blades with your hands.
• Take great care when installing and removing the blade assembly.

Blender

• Wash the jug in warm soapy water or use the pre-set SELF-CLEAN program. DO NOT wash in a dishwasher.
• The blender lid (2) and measuring cup (1) can be washed by hand in warm water and a mild detergent or in the dishwasher.
• Make sure that the parts are completely dry before putting them back on the blender.

Bottle accessory*

• The bottle (10) can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher, making sure that you remove the blade assembly (11), or using the pre-set SELF-CLEAN program.
• The blade assembly (11) should only be washed by hand in warm water and a mild detergent.
• Make sure that the parts are completely dry before putting them back on the blender.

* Standard on some models. Also available as an optional accessory.

Using the jug/bottle accessory self-clean option

• Place a few drops of warm water and mild detergent in the jug / bottle accessory.
• Select the pre-set SELF-CLEAN program.
• Press the START button.
• Remove the jug/bottle accessory, empty and rinse.
• Dry thoroughly.

What to do if...

If the problem has not been resolved or in the event of another type of fault, contact your local technical support centre.

Recipes

Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 nectarines, pitted (or tinned peaches in syrup) and cut into pieces
• 125 g frozen raspberries
• 125 g frozen strawberries
• 125 ml orange juice
• 125 ml apple juice

Method:

1. Put the nectarine pieces and the juices into the blender jug.
2. Add the frozen fruit.
3. Turn the control knob to the Smoothie program and start the blender by pressing the START button.

Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 240 ml water
• 300 g green grapes
• 180 g pineapple, peeled, halved
• 120 g fresh spinach
• 110 g small banana, peeled
• 130 g ice cubes

Method:

1. Put the pieces of fruit and the water into the blender jug.
2. Add the ice cubes.
3. Turn the control knob to the Green Smoothie program and start the blender by pressing the START button.

Whipped cream

Ingredients:

• 500 g cold whipping cream
• 50 g icing sugar

Method:

1. Whip the cream in the blender at speed 3 for approximately 30 seconds.
2. You can stop the blender by pressing the STOP button.
3. Add the icing sugar.
4. Select speed 4 and whip for a further 15 seconds, until the cream is fully whipped. The cream can also be whipped without icing sugar. In this case, select speed 4 and whip for 40 seconds.

Vegetable purée

Ingredients:

• 300 g courgettes (or vegetables of your choice)
• 100 g water or vegetable stock

Method:

1. Steam the vegetables and cut them into rounds.
2. Put the pieces in the blender and blend for 45 seconds at speed 4, adding a little water or vegetable stock at a time until you obtain a homogeneous purée.

Intended use

Failure to comply with the safety instructions and failure to read the instructions manual may lead to the appliance being used incorrectly and cause personal injury.

• Do not use the appliance for purposes other than those for which it was designed. The appliance must only be used for mixing, blending and emulsifying ingredients and crushing ice. Every other use is considered improper.
• The appliance is not designed to operate with external timers or with remote-control systems.
• Use the appliance only indoors.
  In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
• This appliance and the bottle accessory* are intended for household use and similar applications such as:
  • in kitchen areas provided for personnel in shops, offices and other work environments
  • in bed and breakfast and farm accommodation
  • by guests in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
• Any other use, for example in restaurants, coffee bars and coffee shops is considered improper.
• The bottle accessory can only be used in combination with the BLF03 blender. The accessory can be used to blend, mix and emulsify various ingredients for preparing drinks, juices and smoothies to be enjoyed indoors or out.
• Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and 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.
• This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.

* Standard on some models. Also available as an optional accessory.

General safety instructions

Follow all safety instructions in order to use the appliance safely:

• Read this user manual carefully before using the appliance.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is operating.
• Do not immerse the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.
• Do not use the appliance when the power cord or the plug is damaged or when the appliance has been dropped or is damaged in any manner.
• If the power cable is damaged, contact technical support immediately to arrange replacement.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The cable is short to prevent accidents. Do not use an extension cord.
• Ensure the cord does not come into contact with sharp edges.
• Do not pull on the cord to unplug it from the power socket.
• Do not place the appliance above or near lit hob burners or electric rings, inside an oven or near other heat sources.
• This appliance is fitted with a ground connection for functional purposes only.
• Do not attempt to repair or make modifications to the appliance yourself: in the event of a fault, it should only be repaired by a qualified technician or contact the technical assistance service.
• Never try to put out a fire or flames with water: turn off the appliance and remove the plug from the socket and smother the flames with a fire blanket or other appropriate cover.
• Do not touch moving parts while the appliance is operating. Keep hands, hair and clothing, and utensils away from moving parts during operation, to prevent personal injury and/or damage to the appliance.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply when it is not in use, left unattended or faulty.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before installing and removing the components.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply and let it cool down before cleaning it.
• Always use the blender with the lid in place.
• Check that the lid is correctly closed before turning on the blender.
• Do not overfill the blender (max. 1.5 litres).
• Do not use the blender with parts or accessories of other manufacturers.
• Only use original spare parts. The use of spare parts not approved by the manufacturer could lead to fires, electric shocks or personal injury.
• Only place the blender on level and dry surfaces.
• Do not operate the blender with the jug empty as this could permanently damage the blade assembly.
• Do not use the blender as a storage compartment. Keep it empty before and after use.

• Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the carafe or bottle accessory as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.
• Let hot liquids cool down to room temperature before pouring them into the jug.
• To avoid the risk of cuts, and damage to the blender, do not put your hands or tools like cutlery, etc. into the blender jug while it is operating. You can use a wood or plastic spatula only when the blender is off.
• Do not use harsh detergents or sharp objects to wash or remove residues from the blender jug.
• Be careful when handing the sharp cutting blades, emptying the jug and during cleaning.
• Make sure that the bottle accessory and its blade assembly are fixed correctly.
• Do not overfill the bottle accessory (maximum 600 ml).
• The blades are sharp: Cutting hazard! Never touch the blades with your hands. Take great care when installing, removing and cleaning the bottle accessory blade assembly.
• Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use.
• Avoid touching movable parts, such as the blade assembly.
• Do not operate the blender without the jug or bottle accessory mounted.
• Instructions for cleaning of the appliance can be found in the "Cleaning and Care" section.

Connecting the appliance

Make sure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply correspond to those indicated on the data plate on the bottom of the appliance.
If the plug of the appliance is not compatible with the socket, contact Technical Assistance service for replacement.