Bravetti FP200HC - Manual (Page 3)

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Operating Instructions
Stick Blender Attachment
CAUTION: Blade is sharp. Detach
stick blender from power pack and
wash with warm soapy water. Do not
use any sharp pointed objects to clean
residues from under the blade.
Wall Bracket
A wall bracket is provided with your
stick blender. Install the wall bracket in
any convenient location using the wall
anchors and screws (included). The
Power Pack with or without the Stick
Blender attachment may then be
conveniently stored out of the way.
(Fig. 1)
IMPORTANT: Install wall mount
bracket high enough above
countertop to allow for clearance of
power pack with stick blender
attached.
The STICK BLENDER is an
indispensable kitchen tool for blending,
chopping, mixing or pureeing when
preparing your favorite recipes. The
interchangeable accessories and
attachments that come with your unit
are powered by a high efficiency 350
watt power pack. For best results, be
sure to carefully read all the
instructions contained in this book
before using this appliance.
350 Watt Power Pack
The 350 Watt Power Pack operates on
120V., 60Hz. electrical power. Never
allow the power pack to become wet
when plugged into an electrical outlet.
WARNING: The power pack should
never be immersed in water.
CAUTION: Make sure that the
power pack is unplugged from
power source before attaching or
removing any accessory.
To use the power pack with any of the
Stick Blender accessories, place it on
the attachment shaft aligning the
arrows on the power pack and
accessories to be used and turn it
counterclockwise 90º until the arrow on
the power pack aligns with the square.
To remove the power pack, turn it
clockwise.
To operate the power pack, press on
the switch button located on the top of
the unit. The power pack will stop
operating when you remove your finger
from the switch button.
Variable Speed Control
There is a variable speed control
located at the top of the power pack.
To vary the speed of your blender
rotate the round knob at the top of the
power pack. From the low setting turn
the variable speed control clockwise to
increase speed and counterclockwise
to reduce speed.
Fig. 1
Operating Instructions
Assembling the Stick Blender:
Make sure that the unit is unplugged
from power source before attaching
or removing any of the stick blender
attachments.
WARNING: This appliance is
designed for intermittent use.
Maximum running time with the stick
blender is 1 minute. After this time,
allow the unit to cool.
1. Line up arrow of stick blender
attachment with arrow on power
pack. Once fully inserted, rotate stick
blender attachment clockwise 90º
until arrow on power pack aligns with
square on stick blender. (Fig. 2)
4. Place the metal stick blender first
into the food to be chopped or
pureed before pressing the On/Off
Switch to avoid spattering.
5. Use the variable speed control knob
to select the desired speed.
6. Always release the On/Off switch
before removing the stick blender
from the food especially when using
the stick blender in hot liquids.
Always hold the unit with your hand
while processing. Never leave the
unit unattended or hook it on the
wall bracket when it is plugged in.
7. To remove the stick blender
attachment from the power pack,
first unplug the unit from the power
source and turn only the stick
blender attachment 90° counter-
clockwise and pull it off.
Using the Stick Blender
Pureeing soups, sauces, fruits and
vegetables:
• Fruits and vegetables should be
peeled, cored and seeded.
• Meats, poultry, and fish should have
skin and bones removed.
• Food should be cut up into pieces
no larger than 3/4-inch.
• Cook the food in liquid until very soft
and tender.
• Puree cooked food ONLY after
allowing to cool down.
• Food can also be pureed directly in
the pot after being allowed to cool.
• Place the Stick Blender in the
center of the food in an upright
position with the processor end
resting directly on the bottom of the
bowl or pot.
• The processor end must always be
immersed in the food. DO NOT lift
up and out of food while
operating since the hot food will
splatter and could cause burns.
• While holding the power pack and
the stick blender in your hand, press
and hold down on the switch with
your index finger.
• Release once the food has reached
the desired consistency.
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Fig. 2
2. Plug the cord into an electrical
outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid splattering,
place the stick blender first in the
food to be beaten or chopped, then
press the button. Always release the
button before removing the stick
blender from the food, especially
when using the stick blender in hot
liquids. Always hold the stick
blender with your hand while
processing. Never leave unit
unattended.
CAUTION: Do not use the Stick
Blender on the stove. If you want to
use it in a saucepan while cooking,
you must first remove saucepan
from the stove.
3. Use the beaker with the stick
blender or you can use another
container. The beaker is intended
only for processing small quantities
of food with the stick blender.