HB5 1500 - Blender IMETEC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Immersion Blender (Hand Blender)
Model	HB5 1500
Brand	Imetec
Power Consumption	700 W
Voltage	220-240 V
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Speed Settings	2 variable speeds + Turbo
Blade Material	Stainless steel
Shaft Material	Stainless steel
Beaker Included	Yes, 600 ml plastic beaker
Dimensions (L x W x H)	38 x 7 x 7 cm
Weight	0.8 kg
Cord Length	1.2 m
Functions	Blending, mixing, pureeing, milkshakes, soups
Safety Features	Overheat protection, non-slip handle, safety lock
Cleaning	Detachable shaft, dishwasher-safe accessories
Spare Parts Available	Replacement shaft, blade, beaker
Repairability	Modular design, spare parts sold separately
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - HB5 1500 IMETEC

How do I clean the immersion blender?

Detach the shaft from the motor unit. The shaft and blade can be rinsed under running water or placed in the dishwasher. Wipe the motor unit with a damp cloth.

Can I blend hot liquids?

Yes, but allow liquids to cool slightly before blending to avoid splashing. Do not blend boiling liquids; let them cool to below 80°C.

What is the maximum operating time?

The blender is designed for intermittent use. Do not operate continuously for more than 1 minute; let it cool for 2 minutes before next use.

How to use the Turbo function?

Press and hold the Turbo button for maximum speed. Release to return to the set speed. Use for tough ingredients or quick blending.

Can I crush ice with this blender?

It is not recommended for crushing ice. The blender is intended for soft to medium-hard ingredients. Ice may damage the blade.

What should I do if the blender stops working?

Check if the appliance is plugged in and the safety lock is engaged. If it overheated, let it cool for 15 minutes before restarting. If problem persists, contact Imetec support.

Is the blender suitable for making baby food?

Yes, it can puree cooked vegetables and fruits to a smooth consistency. Ensure no large chunks remain.

How do I attach the shaft?

Align the shaft with the motor unit and push until you hear a click. Ensure it is locked securely before use.

Can I use the blender without the beaker?

Yes, you can blend directly in a pot or bowl. Ensure the container is deep enough to prevent splashing.

Where can I find spare parts?

Spare parts such as the shaft, blade, and beaker are available on the Imetec website or authorized retailers. Use only genuine parts.

USER MANUAL HB5 1500 IMETEC

Instructions for use

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 are compliant with the European Standard EN 82079.

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 appliance.

NOTE: persons with impaired vision may consult these instructions for use in digital format at the website www.tenactagroup.com

INDEX

Introduction pag. 10		Using the whisk
Safety notes pag. 10		(if applicable) (Code DF 8030)	pag. 16
Key to symbols pag. 12		Using the chopper
Description of the appliance and its accessories pag. 13		(if applicable) (Code DF 8040)	pag. 16
		Cleaning and maintenance	pag. 17
Contact with food pag. 13		Troubleshooting	pag. 17
Cleaning before using for the first time		Disposal	pag. 17
	pag. 14	Assistance and warranty	pag. 18
Usage	pag. 14	Illustrative guide pages I-II
Quantity and usage time	pag. 15	Technical data page III
Using the hand blender	pag. 15

SAFETY NOTES

- 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. If in any 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 the reach of children.

- This appliance must be used only for the purpose for which it was designed, namely as a blender 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 (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, to the effects of weather (rain, sun, etc.) or to 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.

• The motor body of this appliance shall not come into contact with water, other liquids, spray, steam. Refer to the specific paragraph in this manual for all cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• DO NOT use this appliance near a washbasin or a sink filled with water. During use the appliance must be placed in such a way that it cannot fall in the washbasin or the sink.
  • See the external packaging for the characteristics of the appliance.
• 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 food in contact with the appliance for any longer than is necessary for preparation.

WARNING! Take care when handling the sharp cutting blades, emptying the bowl if any and during cleaning.

WARNING! Remove the pot from the hob and let the liquid cool down before blending it. DO NOT immerse the stem in hot liquids over 70°C and do not take it out of the liquid while the appliance is still on.

WARNING! The chopper (if applicable) is not intended to be used with food at a temperature over 40 °C.

- Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use.

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Caution/Warning Prohibition

Class II appliance Open

Closed Closing and opening indication

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE AND ITS ACCESSORIES

Refer to the illustrated guide on page I to check that your appliance is complete with all accessories.

EN

1. Speed 1 button
2. Speed 2 button
3. Motor unit
4. Technical data
5. Stem base
6. Stem

7. Blades

8. Power cable

9. Whisk support (if applicable)
10. Whisk (if applicable)
11. Chopper lid (if applicable)
12. Chopper blades (if applicable)
13. Chopper bowl (if applicable)
14. Jug

The chopper (Code DF 8040) and the whisk (Code DF 8030) can be purchased as accessories from authorised Imetec service centres or via our website at shop.imetec.com

CONTACT WITH FOOD

To ensure safe use of the device, respect the indications in this table which shows:

• parts of the appliance intended for contact with food; the parts of the appliance not indicated in the table are not meant to come into contact with food.
• the types of food which may be used in this appliance.
• the maximum period of time for which foodstuffs may remain in contact with the parts of the appliance intended for contact with food.
• the maximum permissible temperature of food used in the appliance.

LIST OF PARTS FOODSTUFFS MAXIMUM		TIME	MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE
6 -7. Stem and blades	All 5 minutes		70 °C
10. Whisk (if applicable)
11. Chopper lid (if applicable)			40 °C
12. Chopper blades (if applicable)
13. Chopper bowl (if applicable)
14. Jug

CLEANING BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

WARNING! Before use, wash all parts which will come into contact with food.

EN

- Clean the accessories according to the following table:

Accessory Under	running water at a temperature not exceeding 60 °C	In the dishwasher at a temperature not exceeding 60 °C	Wipe with a dampened and thoroughly squeezed out sponge
6-7. Stem and blades	√	NO	√
9. Whisk support (if applicable)	NO NO
10. Whisk (if applicable)	√	√
11. Chopper lid (if applicable)	NO NO
12. Chopper blades (if applicable)	√	√
13. Chopper bowl (if applicable)	√	√
14. Jug	√	√

- Dry with a dry cloth.

USAGE

The appliance has the following functions:

Control Function
Speed 1 button	Operates the appliance at low speed. Use at the start of a process.
Speed 2 button	Operates the appliance at high speed. Use at the end of a process.

QUANTITY AND USAGE TIME

Do not exceed the MAX level indicated on the chopper bowl (if applicable) and on the beaker.

EN

Accessory Ingredients and maximum quantities		Time
6. Stem14. Jug	Carrots: 200 gWater: 300 g	1 minute On – 2 minutesOff for 5 cycles.Let the appliance cool down for 120 minutes before re-using it.
13. Chopper (if applicable)	Dried figs: 50 gCarrots: 100 gPrunes: 200 g"00" flour: 30 gHoney: 120 g	5 seconds On – 2 minutes Off for 3 cycles.Let the appliance cool down for 90 minutes before re-using it.
10. Whisk (if applicable)14. Glass	Milk: 500 ml	10 minutes On.Let the appliance cool down for 90 minutes before re-using it.

USING THE HAND BLENDER

WARNING! Comply with the indications in the chapters "Food contact" and "Quantity and usage time".

WARNING! This appliance is not to be used if it has been dropped or if there are visible signs of damage.

WARNING! Unplug the appliance from the mains supply before changing any accessory.

WARNING! DO NOT touch the moving parts.

WARNING! DO NOT let the stem support come in contact with food.

WARNING! Risk of food contamination and damage to the appliance. DO NOT place the jug in the microwave oven.

WARNING! DO NOT exceed the maximum level indicated on the beaker.

• Place the motor body of the hand blender on the stem support, making the triangle symbol line up with the open symbol; turn the motor body anticlockwise until the triangle symbol coincides with the closed symbol [Fig. B].
• Fill the beaker with solid and/or liquid foodstuffs without exceeding the maximum level marking [Fig C].
• Connect the power cable plug to the power socket in the wall.
• Insert the stem until the blades are completely inserted in the mixture.
• Press speed 1 button.
• If a higher speed is necessary after starting, continue with speed 2.
• At the end of the process, release the button and wait for the blades to come to a complete stop.
• Remove the plug from the power socket.
• Clean any parts that come into contact with foodstuffs immediately as described in the chapter 'Cleaning and care'.

USING THE WHISK (IF APPLICABLE) (CODE DF 8030)

• Fit the whisk into its mount [Fig D].
- Place the motor body of the hand blender on the whisk support, making the triangle symbol line up with the open symbol; turn the motor body anticlockwise until the triangle symbol coincides with the closed symbol [Fig. E].
- Fill the beaker with liquid foodstuffs without exceeding the maximum level marking.
- Connect the power cable plug to the power socket in the wall.
- Place the whisk in the beaker [Fig. F].
- Press speed 1 button.
- If a higher speed is necessary after starting, continue with speed 2.
- At the end of the process, release the speed button used and wait for the whisk to come to a complete stop.
- Remove the plug from the power socket.
- Clean any parts that come into contact with foodstuffs immediately as described in the chapter 'Cleaning and care'.

USING THE CHOPPER (IF APPLICABLE) (CODE DF 8040)

WARNING! DO NOT use the chopper with liquids only.

WARNING! Risk of damage to the appliance. DO NOT insert cheese rinds.

WARNING! Risk of food contamination. DO NOT place the bowl in the microwave oven.

1. Fit the blades in the chopper bowl [Fig. G].
2. Fill the bowl with solid foodstuffs without exceeding the maximum level marking indicated on the bowl.

EN

1. Fit the lid [Fig H].
2. Fit the lid onto the bowl, turning the lid clockwise [Fig I].
3. Place the motor body of the hand blender on the chopper lid, making the triangle symbol line up with the open symbol on the lid; turn the motor body anticlockwise until the triangle symbol coincides with the closed symbol [Fig. L].
4. Connect the power cable plug to the power socket in the wall.
5. Press speed 1 button.
6. If a higher speed is necessary after starting, continue with speed 2.
7. At the end of the process, release the speed button used and wait for the blades to come to a complete stop.
8. Remove the plug from the power socket.
9. Clean any parts that come into contact with foodstuffs immediately as described in the chapter 'Cleaning and care'.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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

Clean the accessories according to the table indicated in the chapter Cleaning before using for the first time.

• Wipe the motor unit with a dampened and thoroughly squeezed out sponge.
• Dry with a dry cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Should one of the following problems occur, implement the proposed solution:

PROBLEM SOLUTION
The hand blender blades cause the contents to splash.	Push the foot end the stem more deeply into the ingredients.
	Use the appliance at speed setting 1.
The whisk attachment causes the contents of the beaker to spatter and splash.	Keep the whisk vertical to begin with and only tilt it when the mixture starts to whip up.
	Use the appliance at speed setting 1.

DISPOSAL

The packaging of the appliance is made of recyclable materials. Dispose of the packaging in accordance with the environmental protection regulations.

Pursuant to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), the crossed bin symbol on the appliance or its packaging indicates that the appliance 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 user can hand over the appliance to the retailer when a new, equivalent one is purchased. The user can hand over electronic products measuring less than 25 cm to retailers of electronic products having a sales area of at least 400 m ^2 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

EN

This appliance is guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of delivery to the customer. This will be taken to be the date indicated on the receipt or invoice (provided that it is clearly legible), unless the customer is able to demonstrate that the product was effectively received at a later date. In the event of defects existing prior to delivery, the appliance will be repaired or replaced at no expense to the customer, depending on which of the two remedies is deemed most appropriate by the manufacturer. The customer is required to notify an authorised service centre of any defects within two months of discovering the defect itself.

This warranty does not cover defects or damage to any parts caused by:

a. transport damage or damage caused by accidental falls,
b. incorrect installation or inadequate electrical system,
c. repairs or modifications performed by unauthorised personnel,
d. failure to subject the appliance to proper cleaning and maintenance as indicated,
e. normal wear of the appliance and/or its parts, and consumables,
f. non-observance of the operating instructions for the appliance, negligent or careless usage,
g. filling the appliance or using the appliance with foodstuffs that are expressly prohibited in the instructions (hard, hot, dry foods etc.),
h. use with larger quantities of foodstuffs than indicated,
i. incorrect fitting of blades or accessories,
j. usage exceeding the indicated time limits,
k. accidental infiltration of liquids into the motor base caused by improper use,
I. a twisted or excessively bent power cable due to negligence.

The list given above is indicative only and is not exhaustive, as the guarantee does not cover any faults not directly attributable to manufacturing defects of the appliance itself. Any improper or professional use of the device will immediately void the guarantee. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any direct or indirect damage or injury to persons, property or pets attributable to the non-observance of any of the directions given in the "Instruction manual and safety information handbook" for the installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. This guarantee does not affect any retailer warranty in force.

Requesting technical support

The appliance may only be repaired by an authorised service centre.

If still covered by the warranty, the defective appliance must be taken to an authorised service centre, accompanied by a legally valid document proving the date of sale or delivery.

INTRODUCCIÓN