HBC806QW - Hand blender GORENJE - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Gorenje
Model	HBC806QW
Category	Immersion blender
Product type	Multifunction immersion blender
Color	White (QW)
Shaft material	Stainless steel
Included accessories	Blending shaft, chopper bowl with knife and lid, whisk, beater, beaker
Power supply voltage	220-240 V
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Power	800 W (estimated)
Speeds	2 (fixed I + variable)
Max food temperature	80 °C
Max continuous operation time	30 seconds
Noise level	Lc < 72 dB(A)
Chopper bowl capacity	Approx. 500 ml (estimated)
Safety	Very sharp blades, do not immerse motor unit, automatic stop not mentioned
Cleaning	Motor unit: damp sponge; bowl and knife: dishwasher; lid and shaft: damp sponge
Maintenance	Do not use in microwave oven
Warranty	International warranty, see card
After-sales service	Contact Gorenje customer service
Usage	Household use only
Country of origin	Not specified
Dimensions	Not specified
Weight	Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions - HBC806QW GORENJE

Can I blend hot foods with this blender?

Yes, but the maximum food temperature must not exceed 80 °C. Allow food to cool before blending.

How long can I use the blender continuously?

Do not operate the appliance for more than 30 seconds at a time. Let it cool to room temperature before using again.

Can I clean the motor unit in the dishwasher?

No, never immerse the motor unit in water and do not clean it in the dishwasher. Clean it with a damp sponge and wipe with a dry cloth.

Can the chopper bowl and knife go in the dishwasher?

Yes, the bowl (7) and the chopper knife (6) can be cleaned in the dishwasher. The lid and blending shaft must be hand washed.

Can this blender crush ice or chop meat?

Yes, with the universal chopper, you can chop herbs, onions, fruits, vegetables, boneless meat, and crush ice. Be careful to remove sinews and cartilage.

Can I make mashed potatoes with this blender?

No, this blender is not suitable for making mashed potatoes.

How can I avoid splattering while blending?

First immerse the blending shaft in the ingredients before turning on the appliance. Hold the bowl with one hand and the blender with the other.

What to do if the blades are blocked?

Unplug the appliance before removing food blocking the blades. Never touch the blades when the appliance is plugged in.

The plastic has been stained after blending red cabbage, how to clean it?

Rub the plastic parts with a cloth moistened with a few drops of cooking oil to remove the color.

Where can I find spare parts or have the appliance repaired?

Contact Gorenje customer service in your country (number on the warranty card) or the retailer where you purchased the appliance.

USER MANUAL HBC806QW GORENJE

1. Motor Body Unit
2. On / Off knob, speed
3. Speed Control Knob
4. Stainless Steel Blending Attachment
5. Chopping Body Unit
6. Chopping Blade
7. Chopping Bowl
8. Beater Body
9. Whisk
10. Beaker

How to use

This hand blender is a household appliance and is not intended for commercial use. Use it for processing food in the usual quantities for domestic use.

Store these instructions in a safe place and pass them on if the appliance changes hands. Before first use, wipe the handle of the blender with a damp cloth. Assemble the appliance properly before you plug it into the wall socket. Cut large ingredients into pieces of approximately 2 cm before processing them. Let hot ingredients cool down before chopping them or pouring them into the beaker (max. temperature 80°C).

Important safeguards

When using electrical appliances, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions carefully, even if you are familiar with the appliance.

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This guideline is the frame of a European-wide validity of return and recycling on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

• To protect against the risk of electric shock DO NOT IMMERSE the appliance, Cordset or Plug in water or other liquid.
• To clean, wipe exterior with a damp cloth.
• Never leave an appliance unattended when in use.
• Switch off and remove the plug from the power outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug and pull from power outlet. Never pull cord.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the complete appliance to your nearest authorised service facility for examination, electrical repair, mechanical repair or adjustment.
• The use of attachments or accessories not recommended or sold by this appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.
• Do not overfill.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of a table, counter, or touch hot surface.
• Avoid touching hot surfaces, use handles and knobs.
• Do not operate or place any part of this appliance on or near any hot surface (such as a gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven).
• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the appliance by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
• When using an extension cord with your appliance, make sure the extension cord is correctly wired and rated for its use.
• This product is intended for household use only.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself; instead, take it to your nearest Service Centre or Authorised Service Agent for repair.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and 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.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Handle the sharp blades carefully, especially during removing and emptying the container and during cleaning.
• Do not touch the blades of the blender bar, especially when the appliance is plugged in. The

blades are very sharp.

• If the blades get stuck, unplug the appliance before you remove the ingredients that block the blades.
• Be very careful when you handle or clean the blade unit or the combination disc. Their cutting edges are very sharp. Be especially careful when you clean them and when you empty the bowl.
• The bowl is not suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• Noise level: Lc < 72 dB(A)

Handling the appliance

The appliance is used for mixing mayonnaise, gravy, shakes, baby food, and for chopping onions, ice, cooked fruit and vegetables. Caution! Hand blender is not suitable for the preparation of mashed potatoes.

• Attach the blending device (4) to the appliance (1).
• Insert food into the beaker or any other suitable bowl.
• Grip both the blender and the bowl. To prevent splashing, first dip the blender blade into the food and then press the ON button (2).
• Caution! When finished, first switch the blender off and then lift it from the bowl.
• Press and hold button (2) to switch on the appliance. When using the normal speed button, you can adjust the speed with the speed selector (4). The higher the speed, the shorter the processing time required. To select a different speed setting, turn the speed selector to the preferred setting before or while pressing the normal speed button.

Warning: Do not process for more than 30 seconds without interruption. Let the appliance cool down to room temperature before continuing processing.

Universal chopper

It is used for chopping herbs, onions, fruit, vegetables, ice, hard cheese, and meat.

Caution! Before chopping meat, remove tendons, gristle, and bone tissue. The universal chopper is not suitable for chopping coffee beans or horseradish.

• Place the chopper bowl (7) on a flat, solid worktop and press the body unit (1) downwards.
• Insert the chopping blade (6).
• Put food in the chopping bowl (7).
• Place the chopping bowl unit (5) on the chopper bowl (6).
• Turn the motor unit (1) on the chopper bowl unit (5) until it locks.
• Hold the appliance and the chopper bowl, and push the start button (2).

Note: If the ingredients stick to the wall of the bowl, release the button to switch off the appliance and loosen the ingredients with a spatula or add some liquid.

Warning: Do not process more than 30 seconds without interruption. Let the appliance cool down to room temperature before you continue processing.

Using the beater

Before connecting the beater onto the motor unit make sure the blender is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

• Insert the whisk (9) by grasping into the beater body (8). Screw the beating attachment to the main unit by turning counter clockwise.
• Place the ingredients to be mixed in the bowl/beaker.
• Hold the appliance and the bowl and push the start button (2). Use speed control knob (3) to select a speed.

Warning: Do not process more than 30 seconds without interruption. Let the appliance cool down to room temperature before you continue processing.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Caution! Do not immerse the appliance in water and do not wash it in the dishwasher.

• Wipe the appliance first with damp and then with dry cloth.
• Chopping bowl (7), Chopping blade (6) you can used in the dishwasher.
• Chopping Body Unit (5), Blending Attachment (4) wipe first with damp and then with dry cloth.

Remark: During the processing of vegetables with aggressive coloring, e.g. red cabbage, plastic parts may be subject to discoloration. This may be removed by rubbing such surfaces with a few drops of cooking oil.

Environment

Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please contact the Gorenje Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Gorenje dealer or contact the Service department of Gorenje domestic appliances.

For personal use only!

GORENJE WISHES YOU A LOT OF PLEASURE WHILE USING YOUR APPLIANCE

We reserve the right to any modifications!

Warning! Do not immerse the appliance in water or place it under running water.

• Clean the appliance with a damp cloth first and then with a dry cloth. The lid (7), the chopper blade (5) can be used in the dishwasher. The blade for shredding (5), the metal masher (4), wipe first with a damp cloth and then with a dry cloth.

Note: During processing of greens with the chopper blade, for example celery, the plastic parts may become discolored. This can be remedied with a few drops of oil for polishing.

Environmental protection

Do not dispose of the device with normal household waste at the end of its service life; instead, hand it in at a communal collection point for recycling. This is the most effective way to protect the environment.

Warning! When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

The following, to avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Read all instructions carefully, even if you are already familiar with the appliance. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid. For cleaning, wipe the exterior surface with a damp cloth. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children. Never leave the appliance unattended. Unplug the appliance and disconnect the plug from the outlet when not in use, before assembly or disassembly, and also before cleaning. To disconnect, grasp the plug and pull it from the outlet. Never pull on the cord. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, if the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. In such cases, take the appliance to the nearest authorized service center for inspection, electrical repair,

mechanical repair, or adjustment.

Using the appliance for purposes other than those intended or with accessories not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury. Do not overfill the appliance. Do not leave the cord hanging over the edge of a table or counter, or in contact with a hot surface. Do not operate or place any part of this appliance on or near a hot surface (e.g., gas or electric burner or heated oven). Never pull the appliance by the cord and do not yank it to disconnect from the outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull it out. - When using an extension cord, make sure it is properly connected and complies with standards. - This appliance is intended for household use only. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself; if a malfunction occurs, take it to the nearest service center or an authorized service agent for repair.

Handle sharp blades with care, especially when emptying the container and during cleaning. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above, and by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, only under supervision or after receiving instruction on safe use and understanding the hazards involved. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. - Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by children younger than 8 years, unless supervised by an adult. - Noise level: 72 dB (A).

This equipment is marked in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This directive defines the requirements for the collection and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment applicable in all EU countries.

Assembly

The appliance is intended for preparing purees, cocktails, sauces, baby food, and also for chopping onions, fish, pre-cooked fruits, and vegetables.

Attention! The appliance is not intended for preparing mashed potatoes.

You can use the measuring cup (11) or another container for filling.

Do not use the appliance continuously for more than 30 seconds. Allow the appliance to cool to room temperature and then continue working.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Attention! Do not immerse the appliance in water or wash it in a dishwasher.

- For cleaning, wipe the appliance with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. - The chopper bowl (6) and chopper blade (5) can be washed separately in a dishwasher. The lid with the chopper blade (5) and the whisk attachment (4) should be wiped with a damp cloth, then dried with a dry cloth.

Note: During preparation of foods with coloring, e.g., red cabbage, plastic parts may become stained. To clean, wipe the stained surface with vegetable oil.

Environmental protection

After the service life ends, do not dispose of the appliance with household waste. Hand it over to

The controls are functional. You can protect the environment.