Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality, functionality and design. We hope you thoroughly enjoy your new Braun appliance.
Caution
•Please read the use instructions carefully and completely before using the appliance.
•The blades are very sharp!
•Always unplug the appliance when it is left unattended and before assembling, disas- sembling, cleaning and storing.
•This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
•The appliance must be kept out of reach of children.
•Do not hold the motor part ! nor the whisk gear box Áunder running water, or immerse them in water.
•Braun electric appliances meet applicable safety standards. Repairs or the replacement of the cord must only be done by authorized service personnel. Faulty, unqualified repair work may cause considerable hazards to the user.
•Before plugging into a socket, check whether your voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the appliance.
•The appliance is constructed to process normal household quantities.
•Be advised that the maximum rating of this appliance is based on the «HC» chopper attachment which draws the greatest power consumption. The other recommended attachments may draw significantly less power.
•Neither the beaker &, nor the chopper bowl
(c)is microwave-proof.
Description
!Motor part
‚Low-speed switch
# High-speed switch $ Blender shaft
% Wall mount
& Measuring beaker Á Whisk gear box ( Whisk
) Chopper («CA»)
How to operate your handblender
The handblender is perfectly suited for preparing dips, sauces, soups, mayonnaise and baby food as well as for mixing drinks and milk shakes.
1.Insert the motor part !into the blender shaft $ until it locks into place.
2.Position the handblender deep in the container, then press switch ‚ or #.
3.After use, turn the blender shaft $to remove it from the motor part.
You can operate the handblender in the measuring beaker, or in any other container. When blending directly in the saucepan while cooking, remove the pan from the stove first to protect your handblender from overheating.
How to operate your whisk
Use the whisk only for whipping cream, beating egg whites and mixing instant puddings.
1.Insert the whisk (into the whisk gear box Á, then insert the motor part !into the gear box until it locks into place.
2.Place the whisk deep in a bowl and then, press the low-speed switch ‚ to operate it.
3.After use, first turn the whisk gear box to remove it from the motor part. Then pull the whisk out of the gear box.
For best results:
•Use a regular mixing bowl.
•Only use the low-speed switch ‚ to operate the whisk.
•Move the whisk clockwise holding it at a slight angle.
•Only whip up to 14 oz. (400 ml) of chilled cream.
•Only whip up to 4 egg whites at one time.
How to operate your chopper attachment
(a)Chopper gear box
(b)Blade
(c)Chopper bowl
(d)Anti-slip base/lid
The chopper is perfectly suited for chopping meat, cheese, onions, herbs, garlic, carrots, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds etc.
When chopping hard goods (e.g. hard cheese, chocolate) use the high-speed switch #.
N.B.: Do not chop extremely hard food, such as ice cubes, nutmeg, coffee beans or grains.
Before chopping ...
–cut meat, cheese, onions, garlic, carrots into small pieces (see processing guide on page 5),
–remove stems from herbs, shell nuts,
–remove bones, tendons and gristle from meat.
1.Caution: Carefully remove the plastic cover from the blade (b). The blade is very sharp! Always hold it by the upper plastic part. Place the blade on the center pin of the chopper bowl (c). Press it down until it locks into place. Always place the chopper bowl on the anti- slip base (d).
2.Place the food in the chopper bowl.
3.Put the gear box (a) on the chopper bowl.
4.Insert the motor part ! into the gear box (a) until it locks into place.
5.Press switch ‚or #to operate the chopper. During processing, hold the motor part with one hand and the chopper bowl with the other.
6.After use, turn the motor part ! to remove it from the gear box.
7.Then remove the gear box.
8.Carefully take out the blade.
9.Remove the processed food from the chopper bowl. The anti-slip base also serves as a lid for the chopper bowl.
Cleaning
Clean the motor part ! and the whisk gear box
Áwith a damp cloth only. The chopper gear box
(a) may be rinsed under the tap. However, do not immerse it in water.
All other parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher. However, after processing very salty food, you should rinse the blades right away.
Use the recommended amount of soap and rinse agent specified by the dishwasher’s manufacturer.
When processing certain colored foods (e.g. carrots), the plastic parts of the appliance may become discolored. Wipe these parts with vegetable oil before placing them in the dishwasher.
Accessories
(available at Braun Service Centres; however, not in every country)
HC-4000: High-speed chopper, ideal for herbs, onions, garlic, chilis, nuts etc.
Recipes
Mayonnaise (use handblender)
200 – 250 ml (1 cup) oil
1 egg (yolk and white)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar Salt and pepper to taste
Put all ingredients into the beaker in the above order. Position the handblender at the base of the beaker. Pressing the high-speed switch #, keep the handblender in this position until the oil emulsifies. Then, without switching the hand-
