b)run the motor only when the cap is fitted – to add ingredients, stop the motor, remove the cap, add the ingredients, replace the cap, then re-start the motor

c)put a hand on the lid, to hold it in place while blending

d)if the lid is too hot for comfort, remove it and let the liquid cool down further – replace the lid before blending

crushed ice U

34 Make sure the blender is clean, and rinse it out thoroughly. The slightest trace of detergent may affect the taste of the crushed ice, and will flatten any drink to which it is added.

35 Ice “cubes” vary shape and size. You’ll have to experiment with the ice from your ice cube tray. 36 To avoid wasting ice, we suggest you start with half to threequarters of a cup of ice, or 4 to 6

cubes, and add 15ml (1 tablespoon) of fresh cold water.37 Don’t try to crush ice without adding water to the jug.

self clean Y

38 To clean the jug out between different types of smoothies, or when changing from dry ingredients to smoothies:

a)Half fill the jug with cold water.b)Check the lid and cap are in place.c)Press and release the Y self clean button.d)The blender will run through its self clean program, then turn the motor off.e)Empty the jug.f)It should now be clear of any contamination from the previous mixture.

care and maintenance

1 Switch the blender off (0), and unplug it.

2Clean as soon after use as possible, to prevent residues setting inside the jug.

3Lift the jug off the motor unit.4Remove the lid and cap.

5Wash the jug, lid and cap in warm soapy water, rinse well, then leave to drain and air dry.

6Don’t use a cloth for drying. You may leave lint on the inside surfaces, and you’ll probably cut yourself on the blades.

7If you’ve left it too long before cleaning, and bits have glued themselves to the inside of the jug, use a nylon brush. If that doesn’t work, crush some ice cubes in it – that’ll shift anything.

8Wipe the outside of the motor unit with a clean damp cloth.9Don’t put the motor unit in water or any other liquid.18Don’t put any part of the blender in a dishwasher.

19The extreme environment inside the dishwasher can affect the surface finishes.

20 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

removing the jug base

caution take great care when handling the jug base and blades21If you need to separate the jug and jug base:a)Grip the jug base with one hand.b)Grip the jug handle with the other hand.c)Turn the jug anti-clockwise.

d)Use a bottle brush to clean inside the jug base – don’t use a cloth or your fingers

e)Leave them to air dryf)Grip the jug base with one hand.g)Grip the jug handle with the other hand.h)Lower the jug into the jug basei)Turn the jug clockwise to tighten it in the jug base

j)It should be tight, but don’t strain yourself – remember that you’ll have to remove it again.

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