KB3031 - Electric blender KRUPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric blender
Brand	KRUPS
Model	KB3031
Use	Household use only
Power supply	Alternating current (voltage as per rating plate)
Blender bowl capacity	0.6 L (thick mixture) / 0.5 L (liquid preparation)
Number of speeds	2 (fast and slow)
Included accessories	Blender bowl, mini chopper, coffee grinder
Bowl material	Plastic
Safety	Safety lock preventing operation if bowl or accessory is incorrectly assembled
Cleaning bowls and accessories	Dishwasher safe (top rack, ECO program)
Cleaning motor unit	Damp cloth, do not immerse
Maximum continuous operating time	60 seconds
Maximum ingredient temperature	60°C
Spare parts available	Blade units with seal, bowls, lids (at authorized service centers)
Recycling	Appliance to be disposed of at collection point

Frequently Asked Questions - KB3031 KRUPS

Why is my blender not working?

Check that the plug is plugged in and that the bowl or accessory is correctly assembled and fully down on the motor unit. The safety lock system prevents operation if the assembly is incorrect. Also, keep pressing the lid of accessories E or F during use.

How to correctly assemble the blender bowl?

Make sure the seal of the blade unit (D1) is correctly fitted and flat. Press the 'click' button (D2) facing you, position the bowl base (D4) under the rib (D3), then bring the blade unit towards the bowl until it locks. Check the tightness by pressing the top of the 'click' button.

Can I blend hot ingredients?

No, the temperature of ingredients must not exceed 60°C. Always pour liquid ingredients first. Keep hands away from the lid to avoid burns.

Can I put the accessories in the dishwasher?

Yes, the blender bowl, mini chopper and coffee grinder can be cleaned in the top rack of the dishwasher using ECO or 'lightly soiled' program. The motor unit must be cleaned with a damp cloth.

What to do if the appliance vibrates excessively?

Place the appliance on a flat and stable surface. Reduce the quantity of ingredients if too large. Also check that the bowls are correctly assembled with the blade units (matching color marks).

How to clean the motor unit?

Unplug the appliance. Clean the motor unit (A) with a damp cloth and dry it thoroughly. Never place it under running water.

Can I use the blender without the lid?

No, never operate the appliance if the lid (D6) with its seal (D5) is not in place on the bowl. This presents a risk of splashing and injury.

Which ingredients should not be blended in the coffee grinder?

Avoid very hard spices (cloves, cinnamon) as well as chocolate, Parmesan, as they can damage the appliance. Mixing liquids is also not recommended.

How to disassemble the blade unit from the blender bowl?

Press the 'click' button (D2) of the blade unit (D1) to detach it from the bowl (D4). Handle the blades with care as they are sharp.

Who to contact in case of persistent failure?

If the appliance still does not work after checking the solutions in the manual, contact the consumer service whose contact details are in the warranty booklet. Have the damaged cable replaced only by an authorized service center.

USER MANUAL KB3031 KRUPS

A Motor unit
B Button 2: fast speed
C Button 1: slow speed
D Bowl blender assembly

D1 Blade unit with seal
D2 Blade unit unlocking button
D3 Positioning ridge
D4 Blender bowl
D5 Lid seal
D6 Lid
D7 Cap

E Herb mill (*accessory depending on model)

E1 Blade unit with seal
E2 Blade unit unlocking button
E3 Positioning ridge
E4 Bowl

F Coffee grinder

F1 Blade unit with seal
F2 Blade unit unlocking button
F3 Positioning ridge
F4 Bowl

G-H Accessory lids

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

Read these instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time and keep them to hand for future reference. This appliance is designed for indoor domestic household use only. In case of professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply.

It is not intended to be used in the following cases, which are not covered by the guarantee.

In kitchens reserved for staff use in shops, offices and other professional environments;
- On farms;
- By hotel or motel clients, or on other residential premises;
In bed and breakfast accommodation and other similar environments.

This appliance is suitable for use by children of 8 years and above or by persons without the necessary experience or knowledge or with impaired physical, sensory or mental capacities if they have been trained and are supervised, to ensure that they use the appliance safely and understand the hazards that exist. Children should not be left to play with the appliance. Children should not attempt to clean or service the appliance unless they are aged at least 8 years or older and supervised.

Please keep the appliance and its power cord out of the reach of children less than 8 years of age.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
For your safety, this appliance meets applicable standards and regulations (Directives on Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Materials in contact with food articles, Environment, etc.).
This appliance is designed to function on AC current only. Before using it for the first time, check that your mains supply voltage matches that indicated on the appliance data plate.
Any connection error will invalidate your guarantee.
Always disconnect the food blender if left unattended and before assembly, disassembly or cleaning. Do not let children use the blender unattended.
Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an Approved Service Centre.
Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, only use an extension lead which is in good condition, has a plug with an earth connection and is suited to the power rating of the appliance.
This appliance is not intended to function using an external time-switch or a separate remote control system.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, never use the appliance with wet hands or on a damp or wet surface. Never immerse the motor unit, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
Never leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the power supply, even if for a few moments, especially where children are present.
Do not let the power cord hang where children may reach it.
Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the power cord.

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Do not leave the power cord close to or in contact with sources of heat or sharp edges.
Do not allow long hair, scarves, ties etc. to hang over the appliance or attachments when in use.
Do not touch any moving parts (blades etc.).

If your appliance "jams" during operation, switch off, disconnect from the power supply and check that the attachment is not overloaded with ingredients. Carefully remove any obstructions before reconnecting.

Do not use your appliance if it does not operate correctly, if it has been damaged or if the power cord or plug is damaged. To maintain safety, these parts must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre.

This appliance may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or whose experience or knowledge is not sufficient, provided they are supervised or have received instruction to use the appliance safely and understand the dangers.

This appliance should not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

If the power cord is damaged, do not use the appliance. Have the power cord replaced by the manufacturer or its after sales service in order to avoid any danger.

Any intervention other than normal cleaning and maintenance by the customer must be performed by an Approved Service Centre.
Do not put accessories containing metal in the microwave.
For your own safety, use only accessories and spare parts designed for your appliance and sold in an approved service centre.
Children should not use the appliance as a toy.
Beware risk of injury due to improper use of the appliance.
The blades and accessories are sharp, handle them with care when emptying the bowls and during cleaning.
Never touch moving parts while the appliance is in operation, wait for the appliance and accessories to come to a complete stop before touching parts or removing these accessories.
Never introduce kitchen utensils (spoons, spatulas, etc.) into the bowl (D) while in operation.
Do not operate the blender bowl without ingredients, with dry or hard products only (such as sugar cubes) or if the lid (D6) with its seal (D5) is not fitted to the bowl (D).
Warning: Never pour or mix liquids or ingredients with a temperature of more than 60^ (140°F).
If you have to mix hot ingredients, keep your hands at a distance from the lid (D6) and the feeder (D7) to avoid any risk of burning.
Always pour liquid ingredients into the blender bowl first before adding the solid ingredients, without exceeding the maximum level indicated.
Do not use the bowls as containers (for freezing, cooking or sterilising).
Do not operate the appliance for more than 1 minute in continuous operation.
Place the appliance on a stable, heatproof work surface.
Never use this appliance to blend or mix non-food ingredients.

SAFETY LOCKING SYSTEM

The appliance will not operate if the blender bowl assembly (D) or the accessories (E) or (F) are not correctly assembled and correctly positioned on the motor unit (A).
The bowls (E4) (F4) are marked with a coloured line on their base and should be assembled with the blade units whose release buttons (E2)(F2) are the same colour.
The blender bowl (D4) is not marked with a colour, it should be assembled with the blade unit that has a yellow release button (D2).

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Before using for the first time wash all accessories (D, E, F, G, H) in warm water and a little washing-up liquid but not the motor unit (A).
Make sure that all packaging has been removed before operating the appliance.
Make sure that the motor unit has come to a complete stop, with buttons (B) and (C) released before fitting the blender assembly or accessories to the motor unit.
- Never operate the appliance if the lid fitted (D6) with the seal (D5) has not been placed on the assembled bowl (D).

USING YOUR APPLIANCE

1 - M I XING / BLENDING / SMOOTHING (mixer bowl D)

Do not operate the blender bowl without ingredients, with dry or hard products only (such as sugar cubes) or if the lid (D6) with its seal (D5) is not fitted to the bowl (D).

Depending on the type of ingredients, the mixer bowl (D) allows you to prepare up to 0.6L of a thick mixture or 0.5L of a liquid preparation, such as:

Ingredients	Quantities	Operating times
Apple juice: apples + water	300g apples 200ml water	20 seconds button 2
Vegetable soup: cooked vegetables + water	300g cooked vegetables 200ml water	20 seconds button 2
Fruit smoothie: soft fruit + milk	300g soft fruit 200ml milk	15 seconds button 2

Do not put any liquid or ingredients whose temperature exceeds 60^ C (140^) in the mixer bowl. The blender bowl (D) must not be put into a fridge or freezer.

Always pour liquid ingredients into the blender bowl first before adding the solid ingredients, without exceeding the maximum level indicated. Solid ingredients should be cut into 20mm× 20mm pieces.

You can prepare:

• Smooth soups, creamy sauces, smoothies, milk-shakes and cocktails.
• Light batters (pancakes, doughnuts, clafoutis, far, etc.).

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

Make sure that the seal is fitted and correctly positioned on the blade unit (D1): the folds of the seal should be visible when it is in place and the seal should be flat, it should not be buckled (fig1).
Press the "click" button (D2) on the blade unit (D1) facing you. Position the base of the bowl (D4) under the ridge (D3) (fig. 2a) then move the blade unit (D1) towards the bowl (fig. 2b) until it clicks. Press on the top of the click button (D2) to ensure that the bowl (D4) and the blade unit (D1) are fitted together correctly (fig 2c).
- Fit the lid seal (D5) around the lid (D6) place the lid assembly on the bowl (D4), lock the cap (D7) in its housing located on the lid. Fit the assembled bowl (D) to the motor unit (A) with the click button (D2) of the blade unit lined up with the notch located in front of the motor unit (A)(fig. 3).
Note: If the bowl (D) is not far enough down on the motor unit (A) the appliance will not work (fig. 4).
Plug in the appliance and press button 1 (C) or 2(B), depending on the required speed, pressing several times or holding the button down for continuous operation. Do not use for more than 60 seconds in continuous operation.
To stop the appliance, release the pressure on button (B) or (C). Unplug the appliance. Remove the bowl (D) from the motor unit (A).

2 - CHOPPING (mini chopper E) or GRINDING (coffee grinder F)

The lid (G) is fitted on the bowl (E4) or (F4) to avoid preparations drying out and allows them to be kept in the refrigerator for later use. The lid (G or H), the bowl (E4) or (F4) should not be put in the freezer.

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The mini chopper (E) allows you to chop soft ingredients in a few seconds, such as:

Ingredients	Quantity (max)	Operating time
Dried apricots	40g	4 seconds button 2 held down
Breadcrumbs	1 rusk	10 pulses button 2 and 15 seconds button 2 held down
Onions/shallots	30g	10 pulses button 1
Garlic	40g	10 pulses button 1
Ham	20g (1/2 slice rolled up and quartered)	5 pulses button 1
Meat with sinew removed and cut into cubes 1 cm max	40g	10 pulses button 1
Parsley	5g	10 pulses button 1

The coffee grinder (F) allows you to reduce to a power, in a few seconds, hard dry ingredients such as:

Ingredients	Quantity (max)	Operating time
Shelled hazelnuts/almonds	70g	10 seconds button 2
Nuts	20g	10 pulses button 2
Coriander seeds, peppercorns	40g	45 seconds button 2
Coffee	50g	45 seconds button 2

The mixing of certain very hard spices (cloves, cinnamon, etc.) is not recommended because they may discolour the bowl. The mixing of certain ingredients such as chocolate, parmesan, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, etc. is not recommended because they could damage the appliance.

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

These accessories come with a bowl that does not allow access to the blades during use.
Make sure that the seal is fitted and correctly positioned on the blade unit (E1) or (F1) (fig1), the folds of the seal should be visible when it is in place and the seal should be flat, it should not be buckled (fig1).
- Put the ingredients in the bowl (E4) or (F4). Take the blade unit (E1) or (F1), with the blades facing downwards, with the "click" button (E2) or (F2) facing you, position the ridge (E3) or (F3) in the neck of the bowl (E4) or (F4) (fig 5a).
Press the "click" button (E2) or (F2), bring the bowl (E4) or (F4) back to the blade unit (E1) or (F1) (fig 5b) and clip it on the bowl by pressing down on the top of the click button (E2) or (F2). Make sure that the bowl (E4) or (F4) and the blade unit (E1) or (F1) are fitted together (fig 5c).
- Turn your accessory over, place the assembled accessory (E) or (F) on the motor unit (A), lining up the click button (E2) or (F2) with the notch on the front of the motor unit (A), the accessories (E) or (F) should be as far down as they can go on the motor unit (A) if not the appliance will not operate (fig6).
Plug in the appliance. Keep your hand supporting the bowl (E4) or (F4) and during operation press the button (B) or (C) several times or continuously (fig7).
To stop the appliance, release the button (B) or (C). Unplug the appliance.
- Remove the accessory (E) or (F) from the motor unit (A), turn the accessory over on the work surface and release the blade unit (E1) or (F1) by pressing on the "click" button (E2) or (F2).
You can then take out your preparation.

CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE

Unplug the appliance and remove the bowl or accessories.
The blades and accessories are sharp, handle them with care.
To facilitate cleaning, the blade unit (D1) can be detached from the bowl (D4) by pressing on the click button (D2) (fig 8a 8b 8c).
The bowl (D) the accessories (E) and (F) can be washed in the top basket of the dishwasher using the "ECO" or "LIGHT WASH" programme.
To clean the motor unit (A), use a damp cloth and dry it carefully. Never immerse the motor unit (A) in water or any other liquid.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR APPLIANCE DOES NOT WORK

Problems	Causes	Solutions
The appliance does not work.	It is not plugged in.	Plug the appliance in using a plug with the same voltage.
	The bowl (D) or the accessories (E) and (F) are not correctly assembled or positioned on the motor unit (A).	Check that the bowl or accessories are correctly assembled; dismantle and start to assemble again (Fig 2.a, 2.b and 2.c) and check that they are far down enough on the motor unit.
		Maintain pressure on the accessory lid (E) or (F) during operation.
Excessive vibration.	The appliance is not on a flat, stable surface.	Put the appliance on a flat surface.
	Volume of ingredients is too high.	Reduce the quantity of ingredients processed.
	Error in assembling the accessories.	Check that the bowls (E4) (F4) are correctly assembled with the blade units (E2) (F2) associated with them, the coloured markers should be identical.
Leak through lid.	Volume of ingredients is too high.	Reduce the quantity of ingredients processed.
	The lid is not fitted correctly.	Check that the seal is in place (D5) on the lid (D6). Correctly position the lid (D6) on the bowl (D). Lock the button (D7).
Leak from the bowl or accessories	Incorrect positioning of the seal on the blade unit (D1)(E1)(F1).	Make sure that the seal is correctly positioned, the lips of the seal should be visible and it should not be buckled (fig1). Handle the blade units (D1), (E1), (F1) with care because the blades are sharp.
	The blade unit (D1)(E1)(F1) is insufficiently or incorrectly locked on the bowl (D4)(E4)(F4).	Make sure that the blade unit and the bowl are fitted together correctly by pressing at the top of the button (D2)(fig2c) or on the buttons (E2)(F2) (fig5c)
The blade does not rotate easily.	Pieces of food that are too big or too hard.	Reduce the size or quantity of the ingredients processed.
		Add liquid to the bowl mix without exceeding the maximum level.

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Is your appliance still not working?

Contact customer service (see contact details in the booklet).

RECYCLING

Elimination of packaging and appliance materials.

The packaging exclusively contains materials that are not dangerous to the environment, which can be disposed of in accordance with the recycling regulations in force.

To dispose of your appliance, consult the appropriate department of your local authority.

End-of-life electronic or electrical appliances:

Your appliance is designed to operate for many years. However, the day you plan to replace it, do not throw it away with normal household rubbish or in a landfill but take it to a suitable collection point.

Environmental protection first!

① Your appliance valuable materials that can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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