Gastroback 40998 User Manual - Page 9

Inserting the Blender Jug 1. Make sure that the blender is switched off (Switch in the ›0‹ setting). 2. N ow place the blender jug on the motor base. The mixer operates only with mounted blender jug. If you remove the blender jug during operation the mixer stops automatically. operation General information Keep the workplace during work clean and dry. If necessary, wipe off splashes or spilled liquids with a dry cloth. WARNING: Never place the motor base on wet underlayments or towels. Never let fluids run under or onto the motor base. If liquids have entered into the motor base, then immediately pull the power plug from the outlet, and have the applaince checked at a specialised service centre. WARNING: Never put your hands or foreign objects (e.g. cooking cutlery ) into the blender jug, when the blender jug is mounted on the motor base. Always switch to ›0‹ (switch position: ›0‹/AUS/OFF), wait until the blades stand still and then remove the blender jug from the motor base before removing the lid to check the content or pushing down the food in the blender jug. Use only cooking utensils made of wood, rubber or plastic. Apply no violence, if you push the food down the blender jug or dissolve ingredients that have become wedged in the blade. Your Vital Mixer cannot replace all your kitchen appliances. YYou cannot use it to mash potatoes, to beat eggs for a meringue or to prepare minced or juiced fruits or vegetables. Also for very firm dough types (e.g.: yeast dough) or harsh ingredients (e.g.: nuts, hard chocolate) this device is not suitable. Important: Do not let food residue to dry in the blender jug of your appliance. Clean the appliance immediately after operation (see ›Care and Cleaning‹). Tips for Preparation • Always place liquid ingredients first in the Vital Mixer, if it is not otherwise specified in the recipe. • Cut solid foods (vegetables, fruits, cheeses, cooked meats, fish and seafood) in about 2 cm pieces. Do not overload the motor with too hard or too large ingredients. Turn the appliance off (ON/OFF-switch position ›0‹ (AUS/OFF) when the motor gets stuck to avoid overheating (see: ›Trouble Shooting‹). • Process the ingredients just a few seconds. It is better to consider the quality of the product in between, as to obtain a too fine, possibly mushy product. • With the two speeds and pulse function (switch position: ›M‹) you can prepare easily, versatile and quickly a variety of dishes. Selecting the Speed Levels Turn the ON/OFF-switch easily to the desired speed level. The appropriate speed level is determined by the textures of the ingredients (see the following table). To use the pulse function (ON/OFF-switch position ›M‹) turn and hold the switch in position until the ingredients have reached the desired consistency. 25