Beko TBN7400 Owners Manual - Page 10

4 Information 4.1 Tips for blending •• To add ice cubes to mixtures while the blender is operating, add one cube at a time through the cap (1). Wait a few seconds before adding the next ice cube so that the blender can properly blend the ice. •• To add food while the blender is operating, remove the cap (1) and drop the ingredients through the opening. Be sure to cut the food into about 2-5 cm pieces to fit through the opening. Replace the cap (1) when you have finished adding ingredients. •• When blending solid food, such as raw vegetables, cooked or uncooked meat and fruits always cut them into no larger than 2-5 cm pieces before placing them into the jug. Blend no more than 2 cups of these food at a time. This will speed the blending process and reduce wear on the blending blades. •• Always place liquid ingredients in the jug first, unless a recipe specifically states otherwise. •• To blend beverages, place all ingredients in the jug at the same time. •• Avoid overblending. Usually, you will need to blend for a few seconds. •• Overblending may cause food to become mushy. 4.2 Cleaning and care A WARNING: Never use petrol solvents, abrasive cleaners, metal objects or hard brushes to clean the appliance. A WARNING: The blades of the cutter unit are very sharp! Handle the blades with utmost care in order to avoid injuries. A WARNING: Never clean the appliance with your bare hands. WARNING: Clean the jug blender A after each use. Do not let any food remnants harden on and inside the jug blender. This will make it more difficult to clean it later. WARNING: Do not use boiling A water. The blade assembly bearings have been designed with a lifetime lubricant; exposure to boiling water may damage these bearings and shorten the life of the blender. 1. Turn the appliance off and disconnect it from wall socket. 2. Allow the appliance to cool down. 3. Remove the jug D from the motor housing (8). Rinse with water to remove any large food particles that may have accumulated in the jug. C You can use the measuring cup (1) to remove the blender blade. 4. Turn the glass container over and place it on a level, non-slip surface. Attach the measuring cup (1) by placing it over the cutting blade unit (6). Remove the cutting blade unit (6) by turning it with the measuring cup in the direction of the "open lock symbol" (counterclockwise). Glass container, lid and measuring cup can now be washed in the dishwasher. Carefully rinse the cutting blade unit under running water. 5. To place the blade unit (6) back to the glass container (4), turn the blade unit (6) to the locking " " direction (clockwise) using the measuring cup (1). 6. Replace the jug (4) on the motor housing (8). 7. Place 1 to 1 ½ cups warm water with some drops of mild cleanser into the jug (4) and switch to speed "4" for a few seconds. Remove the jug from the motor housing and rinse with water. Repeat as necessary. 10 / EN Table Blender / User Manual