KF 8170 H - Blender DELONGHI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KF 8170 H DELONGHI

Mode d’emploiELECTRICAL CONNECTION (U.K. ONLY)

A) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should

be cut off from the mains lead, and on appropriate plug fitted, as below. warning: Very carefully dispose of the cut off

plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock

hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. If the plug is

a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS

1362. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained

from your nearest electrical dealer. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the

B) If your appliance is not fitted with a plug, please follow the instructins provided below:

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

Green and yellow Earth

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not cor-

respond with the coloured markings identifying the termi-

nals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the termi-

nal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol

or coloured green or green and yellow.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked

with the letter N or coloured black.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked

with the letter L or coloured red.

- After removing the packaging, make sure the pro-

duct is complete and undamaged. If in doubt, do

not use the appliance and contact a qualified pro-

- The plastic bag containing the product must not be

left within reach of children as it represents a

- If the plug fitted to the appliance does not match

the power socket, have the socket replaced with a

suitable type by a qualified professional.

The use of adapters, multiple sockets and/or

extensions is not recommended. If their use is una-

voidable, only adapters, multiple sockets and

extensions complying with current safety stan-

dards and regulations should be used, taking care

not to exceed the power limit indicated on the

adapter and/or extension.

- Earthed models must be connected to an efficient

earth connection as specified by current electrical

safety standards and regulations.

- In the event of malfunction, contact an authorised

service centre only.

- The appliance must be used only for those purpo-

ses for which it was specifically designed. Any

other use is considered improper and thus dange-

rous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage

caused by inappropriate, incorrect or irresponsi-

ble use of the appliance and/or repairs carried

out by unqualified persons.

- Make sure that hands, hair, clothing and kitchen

utensils are clear of the container before starting

the appliance. The blades can cut. Handle with

Special attention must be paid to the following fun-

damental safety rules:

- NEVER use the blender empty.

- Never touch the appliance with wet or damp

- Never use the appliance with bare or damp feet.

- Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power

- Protect the appliance from atmospheric agents

(rain, sun, frost, etc).

- The appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sen-

sory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience

and knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the appliance.

- Unplug the appliance from the mains socket when

- Never leave the appliance on unnecessarily, as it

is a potential source of danger.

- Never immerse the appliance in water.

- If the power cable is damaged, it must be repla-

ced by the manufacturer or an authorised service

centre to avoid all risk.

- Before cleaning or servicing, disconnect the

appliance by unplugging from the mains.

- If the appliance breaks down or malfunctions, turn

it off. Do not tamper. For any repairs, contact an

authorised service centre only and insist on the use

of original spare parts and accessories.

- When the appliance is to be discarded, after

unplugging from the mains, cut the cable to make

the appliance unusable.

- Save these instructions carefully for future referen-

- Never pour boiling hot liquids into the jar.

Materials and accessories coming into contact with

food conform to European regulation no. 1935/2004

Important information for correct disposal of the product

in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC.

At the end of its working life, the product must

not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be

taken to a special local authority differentiated

waste collection centre or to a dealer providing

this service. Disposing of a household

appliance separately avoids possible negati-

ve consequences for the environment and

health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables

the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain signifi-

cant savings in energy and resources.As a reminder of the

need to dispose of household appliances separately, the

product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE GB DESCRIPTION OF BLENDER A. Measure (with hole)

E. ON/OFF slide and speed indicator

DESCRIPTION OF COFFEE MILL G. Coffee beans container

H. Coffee beans container base5

BEFORE USE Before using the appliance for the first time, wash

all accessories thoroughly. Take care when handling

the blades as they are sharp. Wipe the motor base

Never immerse the motor base in water!

Check that the mains supply voltage corresponds to

the voltage indicated on the rating plate.

HOW TO USE THE BLENDER

• Pour the ingredients into the jar.

This may be done by:

1. Removing the entire lid (A+B) by rotating

2. Using the lid (B) (fig. 2);

• The appliance is supplied with a handy measu-

re (A) with a hole for adding, for example,

drops of flavouring or essence without opening

the lid. If you turn the measure (A) upside down

and close the hole, it can also be used as a

measure for oil or similar.

Never use the appliance for more than 1 minute

consecutively. Pause for 4 minutes between one

cycle and the next and use for a maximum of five

cycles. The appliance must then be left to cool

• Cut solid food into cubes and add water.

• Place the lid (B) on the jar.

• Plug into the mains.

• To start processing the ingredients, just move

the slide (E) to select the desired speed.

When the ingredients have reached the requi-

red consistency, move the slide back to the (0)

• Before cleaning, always unplug from the

USING THE "P" FUNCTION The "P" (pulse) function improves control for short

periods of processing.

Position the slide (E) in the "P" position and press

the button (F) intermittently until you have completed

The appliance functions while the (F) button is pres-

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE NEVER IMMERSE the motor base in water!

Make sure the appliance is unplugged from the

• Remains of the ingredients being processed

must be removed with a spatula.

• Half fill the blender jar with lukewarm water.

Operate the appliance for a few seconds then

Repeat the operation if possible.

The blender jar and all plastic components

must not be washed in the dishwasher or in

• Take care when handling the glass jar to avoid

For more thorough cleaning, the base of the jar

can be removed by turning the ring on the bot-

tom. After cleaning, replace the base and screw

• Clean the motor base and power cable with a

damp cloth or sponge.

Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

• Wrap the power cable carefully around the bot-

tom of the motor base.

• Add the ingredients to the jar a little at a time

for best results and to avoid them overflowing.

• Do not fill the jar more than two thirds full. The

movement of the blades will increase the volume

of the ingredients. Recipes using large quantities

of ingredients should be processed in batches.

• Unless the recipe specifies otherwise, add liquid

ingredients before solid ingredients. The liquid

will facilitate processing and allow you to use a

slower speed. Always add a cup of water befo-

• Blend for 5 – 30 seconds then check the consi-

Continue this procedure until the desired consi-

Do not over process the ingredients as this

would change the consistency of the recipe.

• Always use the blender with the lid firmly on.

• NEVER remove the jar from the motor base

while the appliance is in operation.

• To avoid the risk of injury or damage to the

appliance, never place hands or implements in

the jar while the appliance is in operation.

A spatula can be used when the appliance is

2. Solid ingredients

• Take special care when preparing solid ingre-

dients. Interrupt processing from time to time,

remove the lid and scrape the ingredients from

the sides of the jar using a knife. Replace the lid

and continue processing.

If this makes processing excessively lengthy,

select a higher speed.

• To add solid ingredients to the jar, remove the

measure from the lid and add them a little at a

time through the hole. Vegetables and cheese

should always be diced before being placed in

3. Processing hot ingredients

Always remove the measure from the lid befo-

re preparing hot recipes.

• Add hot ingredients slowly, a maximum of two

cups at a time, through the hole in the lid.

HOW TO USE THE COFFEE MILL

• Place the motor base (D) on a dry flat surface.

• Pour the required quantity of coffee beans into

the coffee beans container (G) making sure

never to fill it more than half full.

• Place the coffee beans container base (H) on the

coffee beans container (G) and screw on fully

• Turn the coffee mill upside down and attach to

the motor base (Fig. 5).

• Plug into the mains.

• To use the coffee mill, simply select the required

speed with the slide (E). When the coffee is per-

fectly ground, move the slide back to the "0"

position again and the appliance stops. While

the coffee is being ground, press down on the

• After grinding the coffee, unplug from the mains

socket and remove the coffee mill.

• For the most fragrant coffee, grind just the right

amount of coffee as you need it.

• Never fill the beans container more than half

As a rough guide, use a tablespoon of beans

per cup (e.g. 4 tablespoons of beans for 4 cups

As you use the mill, you will of course discover

the optimum quantities for your own personal

• After grinding coffee, always wait at least one

minute before using the coffee mill again to

avoid the appliance overheating.

• The coffee mill must be used to grind coffee

• Unplug from the mains.

• Extract the coffee mill by pulling it upwards.

Wash the beans container and base with water

and mild washing up liquid. Rinse thoroughly

• THE GLASS CONTAINER AND PLASTIC BASE MUST NEVER BE WASHED IN A DISHWASHER OR WITH BOILING WATER.7

Practical and convenient, you can use your appliance to quickly prepare excellent creams, mayonnaise, sau-

ces, omelettes, pancakes, fillings for vegetables, milk shakes, drinks and cocktails of every kind. These reci-

pes will help you discover the most complete and varied way to use your appliance. They should be conside-

red as a starting point, then it's up to you and your imagination to find other uses and create other prepara-

RECIPES WHIPPED CREAMA

• 200 ml whipping cream

Pour the cream in the blender jar and operate at

medium speed for about 20 – 30 seconds.

• 250 g mascarpone • 3 eggs

• 1/4 g whipped cream • 50 g sugar

Put all the ingredients (except the whipped cream)

in the blender jar and operate the appliance at MIN

speed until the mixture is light. Pour the cream into

small serving bowls and garnish with the whipped

cream (whipped as described in the preceding reci-

pe). Chill the dessert for a few hours in the refrige-

rator before serving.

• one teaspoon mustard • a pinch of salt

• a few drops of lemon juice

Put the egg, mustard, lemon juice and salt in the

blender jar and operate at MIN speed for a few

seconds. Fill the measuring cup with oil and add a

little at a time while continuing to mix until the

mayonnaise becomes firm. Ideal with poached

• a handful of capers

Put all the ingredients in the blender jar and process

at MIN speed for a few seconds. Ideal to prepare

veal with tuna sauce.

• 50 g mayonnaise • 10 g tomato ketchup

• 4 drops Worcestershire sauce

Put all the ingredients together in the blender jar

and operate at MIN speed for a few seconds. Ideal

with French fries and club sandwiches.

Blend the eggs in the jar at MIN speed for approxi-

mately 30 seconds with the milk and salt. Place a

frying pan on the stove with the oil and sauté the

onion. Pour the mixture in the frying pan and let

the eggs cook until firm, making sure they do not

• 4 whole eggs • salt

Put all the ingredients in the blender jar and opera-

te the appliance at MIN speed for approximately

30 seconds. The batter should be quite creamy.

COURGETTES WITH TUNA

• 4 courgettes • 1 egg

• 120g tuna in oil • 1 tin peeled tomatoes

• 100 g grated Grana cheese

Cut the courgettes in half lengthwise and scoop out

the pulp using a spoon, taking care not to break

them. Place the courgette pulp in the jar along with

the egg, tuna, grated cheese, salt and parsley and

operate the appliance at medium speed until the

mixture is smoothly blended. Use the mixture to fill

the half courgettes prepared previously. Place them

in a buttered baking dish and pour over them a lit-

tle water mixed with a couple of dessertspoons of

oil and some pulped peeled tomatoes. Top the cour-

gettes with a few pieces of butter. Bake in a prehea-

ted oven for about 40 minutes. These courgettes

are delicious at room temperature.

• 1 apple • 1 dl milk

Cut the apple into small pieces and place in the

blender jar with the milk. Blend at medium speed

for about 1 minute. The apple can, of course, be

replaced with whatever type of fruit you prefer.

• 100 g lemon sherbet ice-cream

• 1/2 glass sparkling white wine

Place all the ingredients in the blender jar and

blend at medium speed for about 1 minute, until the

mixture is evenly blended.

• ice • flavoured syrup

Pour the ice in the blender jar and operate in PULSE

mode until all the ice is chopped uniformly. Put the

ice into a glass and add the syrup.9

consultation future.