MQ 940cc - Blender BRAUN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MQ 940cc BRAUN

Our products are engineered to meet the highest

standards of quality, functionality and design. We

hope that you thoroughly enjoy your new Braun

Please read the use instructions carefully and

completely before using the appliance.

This appliance shall not be used by

children. Keep the appliance and its

cord out of reach of children. Switch

off the appliance and disconnect from

supply before changing accessories or

approaching parts that move in use.

This appliance can be used by persons

with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities or lack of experi-

ence and knowledge if they have been

given supervision or instruction con-

cerning use of the appliance in a safe

way and if they understand the hazards

• The blades are very sharp! Handle blades

with utmost care in order to prevent

• High risk of injury by switching on the appliance

unintentionally. As this is a rechargeable

appliance, it is ready for use anytime (when

• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.

• When the blades are blocked remove motor part

from blender shaft, before removing the food/

• Before cleaning, remove blender shaft from motor

• The appliance is constructed to process normal

household quantities.

• This appliance is provided with a special cord set

with an integrated Safety Extra Low Voltage

power supply. Do not exchange or manipulate any

part of it. Otherwise there is risk of electric shock.

• Only use the appliance with the charging unit

• The charging unit can remain permanently

connected to the mains.

• Protect the motor part, the charging unit and

special cord set against humidity. Motor part and

power supply of special cord set must no longer

be used after they have been immersed in water.

• Before use, make sure that charging unit and

special cord set are not damaged. Braun electric

appliances meet applicable safety standards.

• Repairs or the replacement of the mains cord

must only be done by authorised service

• Faulty, unqualified repair work may cause

considerable hazards to the user.

5 Push buttons for releasing the accessories

8 Charging unit (incl. cord storage)

10 Chopper attachment

The ideal temperature range for charging is between

Make sure that the charging unit (8) is located on a

level surface. Connect the charging unit to the mains

via the special cord set.

For charging, place the complete handblender in the

charging unit (8) – (motor part alone also possible).

The green pilot light confirms that the appliance is

properly inserted in the charging unit and that it is

• Full charge: ca. 2 hours

• Fully charged: the pilot light flashes with longer

• Operation time is ca. 20 minutes (depending on

After every usage, place the appliance back onto

the charging unit for recharging. This will make sure

that it is always ready for use with optimum charging

conditions. You may as well store the appliance on

the charging unit. Even if not in use for a long period

of time, the lithium ion batteries implemented main-

tain their charging level to a large extent.

The batteries are protected against deep discharge.

A completely discharged appliance has to be

charged for at least ca. 15 minutes before it can be

used for an application (e.g. soup).

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Charging or operation

Green flashing Battery is charging

(in longer intervals)

Battery is fully charged

Charging or operation

Green Battery is fully charged

Red/green flashing Charge sufficient for at

Red Battery is discharged

Red Overheating protection

active (go to Safety

Switching on the appliance / Switch lock

The appliance has a switch lock. To safely switch it

on, follow these points:

1 First press the switch release button (2) with your

2 Then press the On switch (3). During operation,

you can stop pressing the switch release button.

• If the On switch (3) is not pressed within

5 seconds, the appliance cannot be switched

on. The pilot light goes off.

• In order to switch the appliance on, start again

When the overheat protection feature is active,

the appliance turns off and the pilot light shines

Reason Trouble shooting

3. Place the motor part

into the charging unit

(connected to the mains)

for at least 1 second

4. Processing can be

If the pilot light still shines

red when switching on the

appliance, place the motor

part back into the charging

unit and let it cool down

for ca. 1 hour. During this

time, the pilot light flashes

For safety reasons the appliance turns off after

4 minutes of permanent usage. The appliance can

be turned directly on again.

Using your handblender

The handblender is perfectly suited for preparing

dips, sauces, soups, mayonnaise and baby food as

well as for mixing drinks and milkshakes.

a) Remove knife protection at the bottom of the

blender shaft by removing the adhesive tape.

Insert the motor part (4) into the blender shaft (6)

b) Introduce the handblender vertically into the

vessel, keep the switch release (2) pressed down,

then press the On switch (3).

c) To remove the blender shaft from the motor part,

press push buttons (5).

When operating the handblender in hot liquids do

not immerse the blender shaft into – or remove it

from the liquid while the appliance is switched on.

1 egg (yolk and white),

1 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar,

salt and pepper to taste

Put all ingredients into the beaker according to the

a.m. order. Introduce the handblender to the base of

the beaker. After switching on, keep the handblender

in this position until the oil emulsifies. Then, without

switching off, slowly move it up and down until the

mayonnaise is well combined.

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Using your chopper attachment

The chopper is perfectly suited for chopping meat,

cheese, onions, herbs, garlic, carrots, walnuts,

almonds, prunes etc.

N.B.: Do not chop extremely hard food, such as

nutmeg, coffee beans and grains.

• pre-cut meat, cheese, onions, garlic, carrots, chilis

(see processing guide S. 5)

• remove stalks from herbs, un-shell nuts

• remove bones, tendons and gristle from meet.

(see picture section A)

1. Carefully remove the plastic cover from the blade

(10b). Caution: the blade is very sharp! Always

hold it by the upper plastic part.

Press the blade onto the centre pin of the chopper

jug (10c) until it locks. Always place the chopper

jug on the anti-slip base (10d).

2. Place the food in the chopper jug.

3. Put the gear lid (10a) on the chopper jug.

4. Insert the motor part into the gear lid until it locks.

5. Keep the switch release button (2) pressed down

and press the On switch (3) to operate the

chopper. During processing, hold the motor part

with one hand and the chopper jug with the other.

When chopping hard foods, press down the motor

7. Then remove the gear lid.

8. Carefully take out the blade.

9. Remove the processed food from the chopper

jug. The anti-slip base also serves as an airtight lid

for the chopper jug.

Shakes, drinks, purées

For purées, when very fine results are preferred, you

may also use the handblender shaft in the jug.

Light dough (pancake batter)

(see picture section B)

1. Place the ice crusher insert (10f) into the jug.

Ensure it fits properly.

2. Place the shaft of the ice blade (10e) into the

centre hole of the ice crusher insert and press it

3. Fill ice cubes into the ice crusher insert.

4. Fit the gear lid on the jug.

5. Insert the motor part into the gear lid until it locks.

6. Keep the switch release button (2) pressed down

and press the On switch (3) to operate the

chopper. After use, press buttons to remove the

motor part. Then remove gear lid, ice blade and

7. Remove the crushed ice or simply fill your drink

into the jug for serving at the table.

Alternative: First mix fruits in the jug with the

chopper blade (10b), filling it up to 0.5 litres

maximum. Remove the blade and place the ice

crusher insert into the jug in order to crush ice

directly into the pureed fruits.

Before cleaning remove the motor part. Do not

immerse the motor part (4) and charging unit (8) in

water nor hold them under running water. These

parts can only be cleaned with a damp cloth.

The chopper gear lid (10a) is not dishwasher-proof.

All other parts are dishwasher-proof.

When processing foods with colour (e.g. carrots),

the plastic parts of the appliance may become

discoloured. Wipe these parts with vegetable oil

before cleaning them.

For electric specifications, please see printing on the

special cord set. The special cord set automatically

adapts to any worldwide AC voltage.

Subject to change without notice.

This appliance contains Li-Ion rechargeable

batteries. Please do not dispose of the

product in the household waste at the end

of its useful life. Disposal can take place at

a Braun Service Centre or at appropriate

collection points provided in your country.

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