459601 - Yogurt maker LAGRANGE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Yogurt Maker
Brand	LAGRANGE
Model	459601
Power Supply	230 V, 50 Hz, 13 W
Capacity	7 glass jars (volume not specified)
Body Material	Thermoplastic
Front Panel	Aluminum
Display	Electronic with backlight
Audible Signal	Yes, at end of program
Timer	Adjustable up to 15 hours
Recommended Milk Type	Whole or semi-skimmed UHT milk
Starters	Plain yogurt, freeze-dried starter, or previous yogurt
Preparation Time	8 to 14 hours depending on milk
Yogurt Storage	8 to 10 days in refrigerator
Base Cleaning	Damp sponge and dish soap (do not immerse)
Jar Cleaning	Dishwasher safe
Lid Cleaning	Hand wash
Spare Parts Available	Glass jars with screw-on lids
Parts Availability Duration	5 years
Warranty	2 years (1 additional year upon registration)
Safety	Do not immerse in water, do not use unattended, keep out of reach of children under 3 years
Included Accessories	7 glass jars, lids with marking area
Cord Type	H05RR-F 3 x 0.75 mm²
Compliance	EC Directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, WEEE, RoHS, food contact

Frequently Asked Questions - 459601 LAGRANGE

How to make perfect yogurt?

For perfect yogurt, use whole or semi-skimmed UHT milk at room temperature. Mix 1 liter of milk with a starter (plain yogurt, freeze-dried starter, or previous yogurt). Beat until smooth, distribute into jars, place without lids in the yogurt maker, cover, and set the time (8 to 14 hours depending on milk). Leave undisturbed during the cycle.

Can I use raw milk?

Yes, but you must bring it to a boil before use, then cool and strain to remove skin. Raw unboiled milk can be dangerous.

What is the preparation time?

Duration depends on milk type: 8 to 10 h for whole milk, 10 to 12 h for semi-skimmed, 12 to 14 h for skimmed milk. If using freeze-dried starter, add 2 extra hours.

Why are my yogurts runny?

Several possible causes: milk too skimmed, insufficient preparation time, room temperature too low, or appliance moved during cycle. Add about 5 teaspoons of milk powder for a firmer consistency.

How to clean the yogurt maker?

Never immerse the base in water. Clean it with a damp sponge and dish soap. The glass jars are dishwasher safe, but the plastic lids must be hand washed. Dry well before reuse.

Can I make sweetened or fruit yogurts?

Yes. For sweetened yogurts, add sugar together with the milk and starter. For fresh fruit yogurts, add fruit after preparation to avoid killing the cultures. You can also use jam or instant coffee.

How to set the preparation time?

After plugging in, the display shows blinking '00'. Press the 'time setting' button until desired duration (max 15 h). To speed up, press and hold for 2 seconds. Then press 'start/stop' to start the cycle.

What to do if the display is blinking?

A blinking '00' indicates the appliance is in standby or ready mode. If the program is running, the display shows remaining hours. At cycle end, '00' is steady and a beep sounds 5 times. Press 'start/stop' to stop the beep.

Can I use previous yogurts as starter?

Yes, but no more than 10 times in a row, as culture quality declines. Preferably use store-bought plain yogurt or freeze-dried starter for consistent results.

What is the warranty?

The appliance is warranted for 2 years parts and labor. By registering on the LAGRANGE website, you get 1 additional year free. Warranty covers manufacturing defects, not damage from misuse.

USER MANUAL 459601 LAGRANGE

- BESCHRIJVING VAN HET APPARAAT -

Yoghurtmachine – Ref: 439 101

Yogurtera – Ref: 439 101

YOGURES CON FRUTA FRESCA

1. Thermoplastic body
2. Aluminium strip
3. Electronic screen with backlighting
4. 7 glass jars
5. Stacking lids with labelling strip
6. Cover

Yoghurt maker – Ref: 439 101

Read this notice carefully and keep it so that you can consult it later.

■ Always extend the cord completely.
- Put your yogurt maker on a flat surface.
- Never put your yogurt maker on a hot surface nor close to a flame.
■ Connect the electrical plug to a 10/16 A socket
■ Make sure that children do not play with the yogurt maker.
People (including children) who cannot use this machine safety due to their physical, sensorial or mental capacities or because of lack of experience of knowledge must not use the unit without supervision or instructions from a responsible person.
- Never put the yogurt maker in water.
- Unplug and let the yogurt maker cool before handling it.
For your safety, it is recommended that you never use or leave your yogurt maker in a place where it is exposed to inclement weather and moisture.
- Do not leave your yogurt maker plugged in when you are not using it.
- Do not move the unit when it is in operation.
- Do not embed the unit.

These units are not intended for use with exterior timers or remote control devices.
- Do not cover the unit with a cloth when it is in operation.
■ Always clean the parts used for preparation carefully after each use.
If your unit is damaged, do not use it. Contact the LAGRANGE service department.
For your safety, use only LAGRANGE accessories and spare parts adapted to your yogurt maker.
- Never put the yogurt maker in the refrigerator.
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 understand the hazards involved.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 3 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 3 years.

CHARACTÉRISTICS

Thermoplastic body
- 7 glass containers featuring stacking lids with labelling strip
Aluminium strip
Electronic screen with backlighting
■ Sound signal for end of preparation
230Volts-50Hz-13Watts

Accessories sold by LAGRANGE 7 glass jars with screw-on tops

CORD

Examine the power cord carefully before using it. If it is damaged, you must not use the unit. The cord should only be replaced by LAGRANGE, its after-sale service department or a qualified person approved by LAGRANGE in order to avoid danger for the user. The cord used is a H05RR-F 3G 0.75mm ² .

These units are in compliance with directives 2006/95/CE, 2004/108/CE, DEEE 2002/96/CE, RoHs 2002/95/CE and the CE food contact regulation 1935/2004.

ENVIRONMENT

Protection of the environment – DIRECTIVE 2002/96/CE

In order to protect our environment and our health, electrical units at the end of their working lives must be disposed of according to very specific rules requiring the involvement of everyone, both suppliers and users.

That is why your unit, as indicated by the symbol on its nameplate, must not be put into a public or private garbage can intended for household wastes.

At the time of its disposal, it is your responsibility to bring your unit to a public collection center designated for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. If you need information about centers for the collection and recycling of discarded units, please contact the local authorities in your region, the household waste collection services or the store where you bought your unit.

1 ^ST USE:

■ Make sure that the yogurt maker is unplugged before any handling.
- Clean all of the parts well before using your yogurt maker (see upkeep section).
Dry the base well before putting the glass jars into the unit.

ATTENTION: Never put your yogurt maker on a vibrating surface (such as the top of a refrigerator) or exposed to drafts. Always leave it immobile during the process, do not move it or remove the glass jars during the cycle as this could detract from the quality of the yogurt.

START-UP:

• Mix 1 liter of milk with a ferment (see practical suggestions)
• Use ingredients at room temperature. The lower the room temperature, the longer the time needed.
  For optimal results, whip the yogurt separately. Add a little milk and whip again until you obtain a homogeneous and smooth mixture. Add the rest of the milk while continuing the whipping.
• Put the mixture into the glass jars.
• Put the jars, without their covers, into the yogurt maker.
  Place the cover on the yoghurt maker (see picture 2).
• Stack the container lids within reach of the yoghurt maker (see picture 1).
  Plug the appliance into a mains socket. The screen flashes and displays '00'.
• Press the “time set” button until the desired time is displayed (see practical suggestions). The maximum programmable time is

15 hours. In order to speed up the time setting, hold the button for 2 seconds.

Press the “on/off” button. When the beeper is heard and the blue light of the screen goes on, this means that the program has started.
The screen will then indicate the number of hours remaining until the end of the program.
When the cycle is over, the screen displays “00” without blinking, and the blue light goes off. A signal sounds 5 times. To stop the sound at any time, press the on/off button.
Once the unit is in the off position, the screen will display "00" and will be blinking.
■ Unplug the appliance after each use
- Let the yogurt maker cool and then remove the glass jars.
WARNING: condensation may form in the cover of the unit. When you remove the cover, be careful not to let the accumulated water fall into the yogurt.
Screw the lids onto the glass containers and mark the yoghurt flavour or production date on the lid tops using a dry-erase marker.
Place the containers in the refrigerator for at least 2 h before serving.

PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS:

Choice of milk:

Whole or semi-skimmed UHT milk is easier to use (these types of milk do not require boiling)
Raw or pasteurized milk (homogenized, 2% or skimmed) must be boiled (it would be dangerous to use raw milk without first boiling it) and cooled and then strained to remove the skin.
Whole milk produces a yogurt that is more creamy and tasty.
For yogurt with a firmer consistency, add about 5 teaspoons of powdered milk.
- Expect 8 to 10 hours for preparation of yogurt with whole milk, 10 to 12 hours for yogurt with semi-skimmed milk and 12 to 14 hours for yogurt with skimmed milk.

The ferment:

You can use several types of ferment:

■ Plain yogurt sold in stores.
Yogurt that you made before (remark: do not use yogurt that you have made more than 10 times because this will diminish the result).
A freeze-dried ferment (in this case, add two hours to the preparation time).

CONSERVATION:

• Keep your yogurt chilled, in a refrigerator.
• Do not keep it in the refrigerator for more than 8 to 10 days

UPKEEP:

WARNING: never put the base of the unit or the plug into water.

■ Base of the unit and plastic covers: clean the base of the yogurt maker with a moist sponge and a little dishwashing liquid. Dry it thoroughly. Do not put the plastic covers into a dishwasher, wash them by hand.
Glass jars: the jars can be put in a dishwasher. They should be thoroughly dry before they are placed in the yogurt maker.
- To remove the markings from a lid, wipe with a dry cloth.

SWEETENED YOGURTS

You can either prepare plain yogurt according to the suggestions in the “start-up” section and then add granulated sugar, or you can add sugar before preparing the yogurt. To do this, add the sugar at the same time as the milk and ferment and mix well until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Variant: You can replace the sugar with vanilla-flavored sugar during the preparation.

YOGURT WITH FRESH FRUITS

Remark: if you use fresh fruits than contain a lot of acid, we suggest adding them to the yogurt after the preparation because the acidity of the fruit can kill the ferments and hinder the preparation of the yogurt.

1 cup of chopped fresh fruit – 4 to 5 tablespoons of sugar (according to your taste) – 1 plain yogurt or 1 bag of ferment – 1 L of milk.

Mix the milk and the ferment until the consistency is homogeneous. Add the chopped fruits while continuing to mix. Put the mixture into the 7 jars.

YOGURT WITH JAM

4 tablespoons of fruit jam or jelly - 1 plain yogurt or 1 bag of ferment – 1 L of milk.

Heat the jam or jelly over a very low flame. Add the milk gradually, then add the ferment. Mix well until the consistency is homogeneous. Let it cool slightly, then put the mixture into the 7 jars.

If you use a jam that is not very thick, you can mix it directly with the milk without first heating it.

YOGURT WITH COFFEE

2 tablespoons of sugar (according to taste) – 1 tablespoon of instant coffee – 1 plain yogurt or 1 ferment bag – 1 L of milk.

Heat some milk over a low heat. Dissolve the coffee and the sugar in the milk. Mix well. Add the remainder of the cold milk and the ferment. Mix until the consistency is homogeneous then put the mixture into the 7 jars.

Option: use caramel or powdered chocolate instead of coffee.

Guarantees for LAGRANGE household appliances

Your unit is guaranteed for 2 years.

In order to receive an additional year of guarantee free of charge, register on the LAGRANGE web site (www.lagrange.fr).

The guarantee includes parts and labor and covers manufacturing defects. The guarantee does not cover deterioration due to poor use or non-observance of the instructions for use or breakage due to falling.

THIS GUARANTEE APPLIES TO HOUSEHOLD USES. IT CANNOT APPLY TO PROFESSIONAL OR SEMI-PROFESSIONAL USES.

The legal guarantee due from the seller does not in any way exclude the legal guarantee due from the Manufacturer for manufacturing flaws or defects according to articles 1641 to 1649 of the Civil Code. In the event of a breakdown or malfunction, contact your retailer. In the event of technical defects observed within one week of purchase, the units will be exchanged.

Beyond this period, they will be repaired by the LAGRANGE after-sale service.

To benefit from this guarantee, the user must present a copy of the invoice specifying the date of purchase of the unit.

Duration of availability of spare parts

In accordance with article L 111-2 of the consumer code, the availability of spare parts that we provide for a repairable product is 5 years as of its date of manufacturing.

However, this availability is only guaranteed in the country where the product was purchased.

Shipping costs for returns

After the first year which benefits from the dealer's guarantee, you will only have to pay the costs for returning the product to the factory. We will ship it back to you at our expense as quickly as possible.

If you have any other questions about our products, you can contact us at the following address:

LAGRANGE