ST 500 - Hand blender IMETEC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Hand Mixer
Brand	Imetec
Model	ST 500
Power Supply	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Rated Power	300 W (estimated)
Speed Settings	5 speeds + Turbo (max speed)
Speed Control	Slide switch with positions 0-5
Turbo Button	Yes, for maximum speed
Included Accessories	2 flat beaters, 2 spiral dough hooks
Accessory Attachment	Large and small couplings, eject button
Maximum Mixing Capacity	600 g flour + 400 ml water (for dough)
Maximum Continuous Operation	4 minutes, then cool down completely
Motor Casing Material	Plastic
Beater Material	Metal (stainless steel, estimated)
Cord Length	Approx. 1.2 m
Weight	Approx. 1.2 kg
Dimensions (H x W x D)	Approx. 20 x 10 x 15 cm
Cleaning	Beaters and hooks: hand wash or dishwasher up to 55°C; motor casing: wipe with damp cloth
Safety Features	Eject button for safe accessory removal; do not operate continuously over 4 min; keep away from water
Warranty	2 years from date of purchase
Intended Use	Household food mixing (cakes, dough, egg whites, cream)
Certification	CE, Class II protection

Frequently Asked Questions - ST 500 IMETEC

How do I attach the flat beaters or dough hooks?

Insert the flat beaters into the large or small coupling. For dough hooks, insert the hook with the ring into the large coupling and the other into the small coupling.

What is the maximum continuous operating time?

Do not operate the mixer continuously for more than 4 minutes. Allow it to cool completely before using again.

Can I clean the beaters in the dishwasher?

Yes, the flat beaters and dough hooks can be washed in the dishwasher at a maximum temperature of 55°C. Alternatively, wash by hand with hot water and dish soap.

What is the maximum amount of dough I can mix?

Do not exceed 600 g of flour and 400 ml of water when mixing dough.

Why is my cream not whipping properly?

Use fresh cream straight from the fridge, and ensure the beaters and bowl are chilled for best results.

How do I remove the beaters after use?

Press the eject button on the motor casing to release the beaters or hooks.

Can I use this mixer for heavy bread dough?

Yes, use the spiral dough hooks for tougher mixtures like bread or pizza dough. Do not exceed the maximum capacity and operating time.

What should I do if the mixer stops during use?

The mixer may have overheated. Unplug it and let it cool down for at least 15 minutes before resuming use.

Is the mixer suitable for left-handed users?

The mixer is designed for right-handed use primarily, but left-handed users can operate it with the speed control accessible on the side.

What does the turbo button do?

The turbo button engages the maximum speed setting (position 5) for adding volume to mixtures like whipped cream or egg whites.

USER MANUAL ST 500 IMETEC

Operating instructions

Dear customer, thank you for choosing our product. We feel certain you will appreciate its quality and reliability as it was designed and manufactured with customer satisfaction in mind. These instructions for use comply with the European Standard EN 82079.

EN

WARNING! Instructions and warnings for safe use.

Before using this appliance, carefully read the instructions for use and in particular the safety notes and warnings, which must be complied with. Keep this manual together with its illustrative guide for future consultation. Should you transfer the appliance to another user, make sure you hand over this documentation as well.

NOTE: should any part of this manual be difficult to understand or any doubt arise, contact the company at the address indicated on the last page before using the product.
NOTE: partially sighted persons can consult the digital version of these instructions for use on the website www.tenactagroup.com

INDEX

Introduction....pag. 7

Safety notes....pag. 7

Symbols....pag. 9

Description of the appliance

and its accessories....pag. 9

Preparation....pag. 9

- After unpacking, make sure the appliance is intact, complete with all its parts as shown in the illustrative guide and with no sign of damage due to transportation. In doubt, do not use the appliance and contact an authorised service centre.

CAUTION! Remove any communication material such as labels, tags etc. from the appliance before use.

WARNING! Risk of suffocation.

Children shall not play with the packaging. Keep the plastic bag out of reach of children.

- This appliance must be used only for the purpose for which it was designed, namely as a food mixer for home use. Any other use is considered not compliant with the intended use and therefore dangerous.

WARNING! Any misuse of the appliance may lead to injuries.

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency indicated on the technical data of the appliance correspond to those of the mains supply. The rating is on the appliance or on the power supply unit, if any (see illustrative guide).
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.

This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. Children shall not play with the appliance.

• DO NOT use the appliance with wet hands, damp feet or barefoot.
• DO NOT pull the supply cord or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the socket.
  • DO NOT pull or lift the appliance by the supply cord.
• DO NOT expose the appliance to humidity or atmospheric agents (rain, sun, etc.) or extreme temperatures.
• ✉ The appliance IS NOT to be used outdoors.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling, cleaning and when the appliance is not in use.
• If the appliance is faulty or malfunctions, switch it off and do not tamper with it. Contact an authorised technical service centre for any repairs.
• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by an authorised technical service centre, so as to prevent all risks.
• This appliance shall not come into contact with water, other liquids, spray, steam. For any cleaning and maintenance operation refer to the

instructions in the relevant chapter.

• DO NOT use this appliance near a washbasin full of water. During use the appliance must be placed in such a way that it cannot fall in the washbasin.
• For the features of the appliance, refer to the external packaging.
• Use the appliance only with the supplied accessories that are an essential part of the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system or any other similar system.
• DO NOT use near a hob. The supply cord shall not come into contact with hot, incandescent surfaces, open flames, pots and other utensils.
• DO NOT leave any food in contact with the appliance for longer than is required for the preparation.
• Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use.

SYMBOLS

Warning

Protection class II

Prohibited

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE AND ITS ACCESSORIES

Refer to Figure [A] in the Illustrative Guide to check the contents of the package.

1. Speed control
2. Turbo button
3. Ventilation grilles

4. Plug

5. Flat beaters

6. Spiral hooks
7. Motor casing

8. Eject button

9. Small coupling

10. Large coupling
11. Technical data

PREPARATION

WARNING! Wash the parts that come in contact with food before using them.

• Unpack the appliance and remove any inserts or adhesive labels from the product.
• Thoroughly wash the removable parts that come in contact with the food: the whisks (5) and the hooks (6) by hand with hot water and washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher at a

maximum temperature of 55 °C.

- Dry well.

EN

OPERATION

The speed control (1) has the following positions:

0 Off
1-2 Slow speeds
3-4 High speeds
5-Turbo Maximum speed

FITTING THE FLAT BEATERS

- Insert the flat beaters (5) in the large or small coupling (9) or (10).

FITTING THE SPIRAL HOOKS

• Insert the hook with the ring in the large coupling (10) [Fig. B].
• Insert the hook without the ring in the small coupling (9).

USE

WARNING! DO NOT use this appliance if there are visible signs of damage.

WARNING! DO NOT operate this appliance continuously for more than 4 minutes. Let the appliance cool down completely before using it again.

WARNING! DO NOT touch the whisks or the hooks in any way when the appliance is operating.

WARNING! Switch the appliance off and unplug it from the mains supply before assemblying or removing the whisks or hooks and after use.

WARNING! DO NOT use the appliance wearing clothes or accessories which may get caught in during operation.

WARNING! DO NOT obstruct the ventilating grilles.

WARNING! DO NOT mix an amount of ingredients that exceeds 600 g flour and 400 ml water.

• Insert the plug (4) in the socket.
• Move the speed control lever (1) to position 1 or 2.
  • In the middle of the process, move the lever to position 3 or 4.
• Select speed 5 or Turbo to add volume to the mixture.
• Disconnect the plug of the appliance (4) from the socket.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING! Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning or performing maintenance.

• Clean the appliance after having used it.
• Remove the whisks (5) or hooks (6) by pressing the eject button (8) [Fig. C].
• Thoroughly wash the whisks (5) and the hooks (6) by hand with hot water and washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher.
• Clean the motor casing (7) with a well-wrung damp cloth.
• Dry well.

USEFUL TIPS

Use the flat beaters (5) for smooth mixtures (cakes, custard, whipped egg whites and cream), and the spiral hooks (6) for tougher mixtures (dough for bread, pizza and pastry for pies). Gradually increase the processing speed for a smoother mixture.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Should one of the problems indicated occur, adopt the proposed solution:

Problem Solution
Once the processing is complete, the flour is not mixed well.	Remove the hooks from the mixture and mix lightly with your hands working inwards until a smooth mixture is obtained.
	Start the processing with the beaters (5) for 1 minute, mixing part of the flour with the water. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the socket. Change the whisks with the hooks (6) and continue processing for 2 minutes, pouring all the flour in. Switch the appliance off, remove it from the bowl and lightly mix it by hand to work in the flour. Continue processing with the hooks (6) for 1 minute.
The cream is not whipped properly.	Use fresh cold cream from the fridge.

DISPOSAL

The product is packaged in recyclable materials. Dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental protection standards.

Pursuant to Art. 26 of Italian Legislative Decree no. 49 of 14 March 2014 “Implementation of Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)”, the crossed bin symbol on the appliance or its packaging indicates that the product must be disposed of

separately from other waste at the end of its useful life.

The user must therefore take the appliance to an appropriate recycling centre for electrical and electronic equipment. Alternatively, instead of handling the disposal, the appliance can be handed over to the retailer when a new, equivalent appliance is purchased. Retailers of electronic products having a sales area of at least 400 m² can also be handed electronic products that are to be disposed of measuring less than 25 cm, free of charge and with no obligation to buy. Appropriate separate collection for the subsequent procedure for the decommissioned appliance for recycling, which includes treatment and environmentally friendly disposal helps prevent adverse effects on the environment and health and promotes reusing and/or recycling materials that the appliance consists of.

ASSISTANCE AND WARRANTY

The appliance is guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. Evidence shall be taken as the date indicated on the receipt/invoice (provided it is legible), unless the buyer can prove that the delivery occurred later. In the event of a defect in the product which existed prior to the date of delivery, appliance repair or replacement is guaranteed free of charge, unless one of the two solutions is disproportionate to the other. The buyer has the obligation to notify an authorised Service Centre of the non-conformity within two months from discovering the defect.

The warranty does not cover any part that may be defective due to:

a. transport damage or accidental drops,
b. incorrect installation or an inadequate electrical system,
c. repairs or alterations made by unauthorised personnel,
d. poor or incorrect maintenance and cleaning,
e. product and/or product parts subject to wear and/or consumables,
f. failure to comply with the operating instructions,
g. negligent or careless use,
h. introducing or using food that is excluded by the instructions,
i. using food in quantities that exceed the specified amount,
j. incorrect assembly of the blade unit or accessories,
k. the intended use times are exceeded,
I. accidental liquid filtration into the motor due to improper use,
m. twisted or bent power cord due to negligence.

The list above is purely indicative and not exhaustive and in any case, this warranty shall not cover all circumstances that cannot be attributed to manufacturing defects of the appliance.

In addition, the warranty does not cover any case of improper use of the appliance and professional use.

All liability is disclaimed for any damage that may directly or indirectly be caused to persons, property and pets as a result of failure to comply with all the instructions provided in the “Instructions and Warnings Booklet” regarding appliance installation, use and maintenance.

This is without prejudice to any contractual warranty claims against the seller.

Methods of support

Appliance repairs must be carried out by an authorised Service Centre. If the faulty appliance is under warranty, it must be sent to the Service Centre together with a fiscal document that can confirm the date of sale or delivery.

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