SSM 550 D1 - Blender SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SSM 550 D1 SILVERCREST

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Package contents Motor unit with power cord and plug Blender jug with cutting blade Measuring cap Lid This user manual Controls These operating instructions have a fold-out cover. On the inside of the cover, the blender is shown with figures indicated. The meanings of the numbers are as follows: 1 Measuring cap 2 Lid 3 Blender jug with scale and cutting blade 4 Rotary switch 5 Power cord 6 Motor unit 7 Cord wrap (on the underside of the motor unit)SilverCrest SSM 550 E1 English - 71 Technical specifications Manufacturer: SilverCrest Model name: SSM 550 E1 Operating voltage: 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power: max. 550 W Speed levels: 5 Power cord length: 100 cm Dimensions: approx. 180 x 173 x 438 mm (W x D x H) Weight: approx. 3750g Max. fill level: 1.75 l SO time*: 3 minutes Protection Class II

• The short operating time (SO time) is the maximum permitted continuous operating time without the electric motor overheating and potentially being damaged. After this operating period, you must switch off the blender and wait for the motor to cool down to ambient temperature.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1

Safety instructions Before you use this device for the first time, please read the following notes in this manual and heed all warnings, even if you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you sell the device or give it away, pass on the user manual at the same time. It forms parts of the product. Explanation of symbols In this user manual, warnings are used as follows. Some of these symbols are affixed to the product itself in order to alert the user to potential risks. WARNING! This symbol denotes important information for the safe operation of the product and user safety. It warns against risks which could, if left unheeded, cause danger to life and limb, injuries or material damage. Risk of electric shock! This symbol warns of risks which could, if left unheeded, cause damage to life and limb through electric shock. This symbol denotes further information on the topic.

Children and persons with disabilities This appliance is not to be used by children. The appliance and its power cable should be kept out of the reach of children. Appliances may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensorial or mental capabilities and/or who have no experience in, or knowledge of, using such appliances providing they are supervised or have been instructed in how to use the appliance safely and have understood the associated risks. Do not allow children to play with the appliance. WARNING of suffocation! Packaging material is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with plastic bags. There is a risk of suffocation. WARNING of falling objects! Make sure that children cannot pull the device from the work surface by the power cord. There is a danger of injury. Keep the device out of the reach of children.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1 English - 73 General safety instructions

Risk of electric shock!

The power cord must not be damaged. Never replace a damaged power cord, instead contact customer services (see "Guarantee Information" on page 86). There is a risk of electric shock in the case of damaged power cords.

Do not open the blender housing - it contains no serviceable parts. Opening the housing can expose you to the risk of electric shock.

If you notice any smoke, unusual noises or strange smells, switch off the device immediately and remove the plug from the wall socket. If this occurs, do not continue to use the device and have it checked out by an expert. Never inhale smoke from a possible device fire. If you do inadvertently inhale smoke, seek medical attention. Smoke inhalation can be damaging to your health.

Make sure that the power cord cannot be damaged by sharp edges or hot spots. After use, always wind the power cord back around the cord wrap (7) underneath the motor unit (6).

Make sure that the power cord cannot get crushed or squashed.

The appliance must always be disconnected from the mains when left unsupervised and before assembly, disassembly or cleaning.

When disconnecting the power supply, always pull on the plug and never on the cable itself.

If you notice visible damage to the blender or the power cord, switch the device off, disconnect the mains plug from the wall outlet and contact customer services (see "Guarantee Information" on page 86).

Only connect the blender to a properly installed, easily accessible wall outlet whose mains voltage corresponds to that on the rating plate. After connecting the device, the wall outlet must still be easily accessible so that you can remove the mains plug quickly in the event of an emergency.

Never immerse the motor unit (6), the power cord (5) or the mains plug in water or other liquids. If liquid does penetrate the motor unit (6), disconnect the mains plug from the wall outlet immediately and contact customer services (see "Guarantee Information" on page 86). Warning about property damage

Do not leave the blender unattended while running so you can react quickly in the case of hazards.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1

Risk of overheating and fire

Only ever operate the blender with the blender jug filled and never empty.

Do not use the appliance in direct sunlight or near heating appliances (heaters, stoves, ovens etc.).

Do not place hot or boiling foods in the blender jug. Otherwise the motor unit could overheat or the blender jug glass could crack. Always leave hot or boiling foods to cool down first before adding them to the blender jug (3) and processing with the blender. Injur

Never open the lid (2) while the blender is running. Otherwise, rotating bits of food may be ejected with great force.

Never reach into the blender jug while the blender is running because the cutting blade is extremely sharp and rotates quickly.

Never insert cutlery or other stirring implements into the blender jug while the blender is running as the cutting blades rotate very quickly and may cause considerable damage and injury. Before you start Unpack the device. First check whether all the parts are complete and undamaged. If any items are missing or damaged, please phone our hotline (see "Guarantee Information" on page 86). Keep the packaging material away from children and dispose of appropriately. Getting started The blender jug (3) should be cleaned before first use. For more on this, please refer to the "Maintenance / cleaning" section on page 82. Blender setup

1. Unwind the power cord (5) and feed it through the notch on the bottom of the motor unit (6).

2. Place the motor unit (6) on an even, non-slip and dry surface. Do not connect the power cord (5)

blender jug (3) is also closed.

4. Place the measuring cap (1) in the opening of the lid (2) and lock the measuring cap (1) into

position. To do this, turn it in a clockwise direction. Attaching the blender jug to the motor unit Warning! If the rotary switch (4) is set at one of the various power levels, the blender will turn on as soon as you place the blender jug on the motor unit.

1. If the mains plug is connected to the wall outlet, remove it from the wall outlet.

2. Check that the blender's rotary switch

(4) is in the OFF position.

3. Place the blender jug (3) on the motor unit (6) and lock it into position. To do so, rotate the blender

jug (3) slightly until it can be pressed down.

4. Connect the power cord (5) mains plug to a live wall socket.

Warning! Make sure the power cord is not in your working area. Otherwise you could pull it inadvertently and knock the blender over. Switching on / selecting speed The blender can only be switched on once the blender jug (3) is properly locked into position and correctly seated on the motor unit. Warning! The lid (2) may come loose on speed level 5 when the blender jug (3) is filled to the maximum. This can cause the contents to be catapulted out. If necessary, hold the lid (2) down with your hand.

Speeds 1 to 3 For mixing, blending and pureeing liquid or semi-solid foods Speeds 3 to 5 For chopping and for more solid foods Ice Crush/Clean For crushing ice and short pulses at high speed. Also for cleaning the cutting blades. The rotary switch does not remain engaged in this mode to avoid excess strain on the motor. You should therefore only ever use this function for a very brief period. To crush ice, you should fill the blender jug (3) with a maximum of 180g of ice cubes. Otherwise the ice will not be perfectly crushed. Filling the blender jug while the blender is running Warning! When the blender is running, only ever open the measuring cap (1) and not the entire blender jug (3) lid (2). Otherwise rotating food could be catapulted out. When the measuring cap (1) is open, never insert cutlery or other items into the blender jug (3). There is a danger of injury! Proceed as follows to add ingredients while the blender is running:

1. Rotate the measuring cap (1) in an anti-clockwise direction and remove it.

2. Add the desired ingredients to the blender jug (3).

3. Close the measuring cap (1). To do so, insert it into the lid (2) and tighten in a clockwise direction.

Removing the blender jug from the motor unit

1. Place the rotary switch (4) in the Off position. If you are finished blending, disconnect the mains plug

from the wall outlet.

2. Once the motor has stopped running, lift the blender jug (3) vertically off the motor unit. There is no

need to rotate the blender jug (3) to do this.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1 English - 77 Sample Recipes This section contains some versatile recipes that can be altered to suit individual tastes by replacing certain ingredients. Mojo Picón This spicy paprika sauce is a recipe from the Canary Islands and is served with potatoes boiled in their skins with lots of coarse salt (Papas arrugadas) there. Also delicious with grilled meats or fish. 4 red peppers 1-2 chillies 1 head of garlic 200ml olive oil 50ml white wine vinegar Cumin Paprika (sweet or hot to suit personal taste) Salt Chop the peppers into small pieces. Halve the chillies lengthways, remove and discard the seeds. Chop finely. Place in the blender jug together with the oil and vinegar. Peel the head of garlic and press. Puree for approx. one minute on speed level 3. Season with salt, paprika and cumin and stir through again briefly before serving.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1

Guacamole This extremely healthy avocado cream is popular throughout the South America region. Whether served with Mexican nachos or Argentinian steak, this green cream is a highlight for many dishes. 2 ripe avocados 2 tomatoes 2-4 cloves of garlic to suit personal taste ½ lime or lemon Salt and pepper Halve the avocados and remove the stone. Remove the flesh of the fruit from the skin with a tablespoon and chop coarsely. Place the avocados in the blender jug. Press the garlic and add to the jug as well. Squeeze the lime or lemon and pour in the juice. Puree for approx. one minute on speed level 3. Season with salt and pepper, add more lime juice and garlic to taste and stir through briefly. Transfer the avocado cream to a bowl. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and stir through the avocado cream by hand. Do not leave to stand too long or the cream will go brown. Sprinkle with lemon or lime juice if necessary. Piña Colada The classic Caribbean cocktail made with pineapple and coconut. For 1 cocktail: 100g ice cubes 5cl white rum 2cl dark rum 4cl cream 4cl coconut cream 10cl pineapple juice Place the ice cubes in the blender jug and crush at intervals in the "Ice Crush/Clean" position. Place the crushed ice in a cocktail glass. Place all other ingredients in the blender jug and blend on speed 1 then beat on speed 3 until frothy. Pour into the cocktail glass over the ice. Decorate with a pineapple wedge and cocktail cherry on the rim of the glass and serve with a straw.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1 English - 79 Frozen Cappuccino 100g ice cubes 1 cup of strong cold coffee 1 cup of vanilla ice cream Place the ice cubes in the blender jug and crush at intervals in the "Ice Crush/Clean" position. Add the vanilla ice cream and mix on speed 3. Add the cold coffee and blend briefly on speed 1. Serve immediately. Smoothie Serves 4 350g berries (e.g. strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or blackberries) 1 banana 500ml orange juice 1 tbsp honey Wash and clean the berries, halving the strawberries. Slice the banana and place all ingredients in the blender jug. Mix for approx. 30 seconds on speed 4. Serve immediately. Tip: Particularly delicious in summer with frozen berries. For this, first pulse the berries in the "Ice Crush/Clean" position and then add the remaining ingredients and blend briefly on speed 4.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1

Bulgarian Tarator Refreshingly light dish, especially tasty on hot summer days. Serve with fresh bread or jacket potatoes. 500g natural yoghurt 400g cucumber 4 cloves of garlic 1 bunch of dill 50g walnuts 50 ml olive oil 400ml cold water Salt and pepper Roughly chop the walnut halves on a chopping board with a knife. Slice the cucmbers and place in the blender jug with the yoghurt. Press and add the garlic. Cut the dill over the blender jug with scissors. Puree everything briefly on speed 4. Add the chopped nuts, water and olive oil and mix again (speed 2 or 3). Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with a little dill and a walnut half. Tropical Shake A refreshing cocktail for summer. 125 g ice cubes 50 ml orange juice 60ml papaya juice 125 ml pineapple juice ½ small can of peaches with juice Place the ice cubes in the blender jug and crush at intervals in the "Ice Crush/Clean" position. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender jug and blend on speed 3.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1 English - 81 Hawaii Mix A lively cocktail for parties. ¼ l pineapple juice ¼ l rum ½ l milk 2 tbsp honey 4 bananas Peel the bananas, place in the blender jug and puree on speed 2. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender jug and blend on speed 1. Banana Shake The classic among shakes. ½ l milk A little lemon juice 2 bananas Approx. 1-2 tbsp sugar or vanilla sugar (depending on taste and how ripe the bananas are) Peel the bananas, place in the blender jug and puree on speed 2. Add the milk, lemon juice and sugar little by little and blend until everything is evenly mixed. Serve cold. Cosmopolitan Not just for the jazz club. 12ml Cointreau 25ml red berry juice Juice of ½ lime 6 ice cubes 40ml vodka Place the ice cubes in the blender jug and crush at intervals in the "Ice Crush/Clean" position. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender jug and blend on speed 3.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1

After use After use clean the blender as described in the "Maintenance/Cleaning" section below. Wrap the power cord (5) around the cord wrap (7) and store the blender in a safe and dust-free place. Maintenance / cleaning It is recommended that you clean the blender before first use and immediately after each use so that no remnants of food can set in the blender jug (3). The quickest and easiest way to clean the blender jug (3) inside is to rinse it briefly under the tap and then proceed as follows:

1. Fill the blender jug (3) with approx. 750ml water.

2. Add a few drops of washing-up liquid, close the lid and place the blender jug (3) on the motor unit.

3. Connect the power cord (5) mains plug to a wall outlet and move the rotary switch (4) to the "Ice

Crush/Clean" position several times.

4. Rinse the blender jug (3) out with plain water.

This will generally be sufficient to clean the cutting blades and the interior of the blender jug (3). If you find it is not sufficient, proceed as described in the "Cleaning the blender jug manually" section below. Risk of electric shock!

Always remove the mains plug from the socket before cleaning. Failure to do so could cause an electric shock.

Do not pour or spray any liquids onto the motor unit (6) and do not immerse it in water or other liquids. This could cause short circuits which could cause electric shocks or burns. Warning about property damage

Do not use abrasive or astringent detergents or tools which could scratch the surface. This could cause damage to the motor unit (6) housing. Clean the motor unit (6), plastic parts and the power cord (5) with a dry or damp cloth. The lid (2) and measuring cup (1) can be rinsed or cleaned in the dishwasher as normal.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1 English - 83 Cleaning the blending jug manually Injur

The cutting blades are extremely sharp. The interior of the blending jug is best cleaned with a long-handled dishwashing brush. You can leave the blender jug (3) assembled and rinse as normal. The blender jug (3) can be conveniently cleaned in the dishwasher. To do so, disassemble the blender jug as described below. For stubborn dirt, you can also disassemble the blender jug (3) as follows and then clean it. Disassembling the blender jug

1. Rotate the plastic base anti-clockwise to loosen it and separate it

from the glass container (A) (see arrow). Take care not to lose the sealing ring (B) in the process.

2. Clean the glass container (A), the sealing ring (B), the plastic base

(D) and the cutting blades (C) in the sink or dishwasher.

3. Reassemble the glass container (A), sealing ring (B) and plastic

base (D) and screw back onto the plastic base (D) in a clockwise direction.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1

Troubleshooting If your blender does not work as normal, follow the instructions below to try to solve the problem. If working through the tips below does not fix the fault, please contact our hotline (see "Guarantee information" on page 86) Risk of electric shock! Never try to repair the device yourself. Problem Possible causes Remed

Blender does not work Mains plug not connected Connect the mains plug to a live wall socket. Blender jug incorrectly seated on the motor unit Place the blender jug on the motor unit correctly. See "Attaching the blender jug to the motor unit" on page 75. Environmental regulations and disposal information A symbol depicting a crossed-out rubbish bin on a product means it is subject to European Directive 2012/19/EU. All electrical and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at official disposal centres. Do not dispose of the device in household waste or bulky waste collections. Information on collection points and pick-up times can be obtained from your local council or waste disposal company. Dispose of all packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Cardboard packaging can be taken to paper recycling centres or public collection points for recycling. Any film or plastic contained in the packaging should be taken to your public collection points for disposal.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1 English - 85 Conformity This device complies with the basic and other relevant requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the Low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the ErP Directive 2009/125/EC and the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. The corresponding Declaration of Conformity can be found at the end of this User Manual.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1

Guarantee information Dear Customer, This device is sold with three years warranty from the date of purchase. In the event of product defects, you have legal rights towards the seller. These statutory rights are not restricted by our warranty as described below. Warranty conditions The warranty period commences upon the date of purchase. Please keep the original receipt in a safe place as it is required as proof of purchase. If any material or manufacturing faults occur within three years of purchase of this product, we will repair or replace the product free of charge as we deem appropriate. Warranty period and legal warranty rights The warranty period is not extended in the event of a warranty claim. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts. Any damage or defects discovered upon purchase must be reported immediately when the product has been unpacked. Any repairs required after the warranty period will be subject to charge. Scope of warranty The device was carefully manufactured in compliance with stringent quality guidelines and subjected to thorough testing before it left the works. The warranty applies to material and manufacturing faults. This warranty does not cover product components which are subject to normal wear and which can therefore be regarded as wearing parts, or damage to fragile components such as switches, rechargeable batteries or components made of glass. This warranty is void if the product is damaged, incorrectly used or serviced. To ensure correct use of the product, always comply fully with all instructions contained in the user manual. The warnings and recommendations in the user manual regarding correct and incorrect use and handling of the product must always be observed and complied with. The product is solely designed for private use and is not suitable for commercial applications. The warranty is rendered void in the event of incorrect handling and misuse, if it is subjected to force, and also if any person other than our authorised service technicians interfere with the device. No new warranty period commences if the product is repaired or replaced.SilverCrest SSM 550 E1 English - 87 Submitting warranty claims To ensure speedy handling of your complaint, please note the following: - Before using your product for the first time, please read the enclosed documentation or online help carefully. Should any problems arise which cannot be solved in this way, please call our hotline. - Always have your receipt, the product article number as well as the serial number (if available) to hand as proof of purchase. - If it is not possible to solve the problem on the phone, our hotline support staff will initiate further servicing procedures depending on the fault. Service

Manufacturer Please note that the following address is not a service address. First contact the service point stated above. TARGA GmbH Coesterweg 45 59494 Soest GermanySilverCrest SSM 550 E1