HM 8680 - Hand blender GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HM 8680 GRUNDIG

Please read this instruction man- ual thoroughly prior to using this appliance! Follow all safety instructions in order to avoid damages due to improper use! Keep the instruction manual for future reference. Should this appliance be given to a third party, then this instruction man- ual must also be handed over.

This appliance is intended for private domes tic use only and is not suitable for professional catering purposes. It should not be used for commercial use.

Do not use the appliance out- doors or in the bathroom.

Check if the mains voltage on the rating label corresponds to your local mains supply. The only way to disconnect the appliance from the mains is to pull out the plug.

For additional protection, this appliance should be con- nected to a residual current protection switch with a rat- ing of no more than 30 mA. Please contact an electrician for advice.

Always disconnect the appli- ance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assem- bling, disassembling or clean- ing.

Do not immerse the appliance, power cord or power plug in water or in other liquids.

Disconnect the power plug after using the appliance, be- fore cleaning the appliance, before leaving the room or if a fault occurs. Do not discon- nect the plug by pulling on the cord.

Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.

Do not squeeze or bend the power cord and do not rub it on sharp edges in order to prevent any damage. Keep the cord away from hot sur- faces and open flames.

Do not use an extension cord with the appliance.

Never use the appliance if the power cord or the appliance is damaged.

Cleaning and user mainte- nance shall not be made by children without supervision.18 ENGLISH

Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet applicable safety standards; if the appli- ance or power cord is dam- aged, it must be repaired or replaced by the dealer, a ser- vice centre or a similarly quali- fied and authorized service person to avoid any dangers. Faulty or unqualified repair work may cause danger and risks to the user.

Do not dismantle the ap- pliance under any circum- stances. No warranty claims are accepted for damage caused by improper handling.

Always keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

The appliance should not be used by the following per- sons, including children: those with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities and also those with a lack of ex- perience and knowledge. This does not apply to the latter if they were instructed in the use of the appliance or if they use it under the supervision of a person responsible for their safety.

Children should always be su- pervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

This appliance cannot be used by children.

Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is in use. Extreme caution is advised when the appliance is being used near children and peo- ple with limited physical, sen- sory or mental capabilities.

Before using the appliance for the first time, clean all parts. Please see details in the “Cleaning and care” section.

Dry the appliance and all parts before connecting it to the mains supply and before attaching the accessories.

Never operate or place any part of this appliance on or near to hot surfaces such as a gas burner, hotplate or heated oven.

Do not use the appliance for anything other than its in- tended use.

Operate the appliance with the delivered parts only.

Do not use the appliance with damp or wet hands.19 ENGLISH

Be careful when handing the sharp cutting blades, emp- tying the bowl and during cleaning.

Always use the appliance on a stable, flat, clean and dry surface.

Make sure that there is no danger that the power cord could be accidentally pulled or that someone could trip over it when the appliance is in use.

Position the appliance in such a way that the plug is always accessible.

Hold the appliance by the handle only.

Do not stick any foreign ob- jects on the appliance.

Do not touch any moving parts. Wait until the appli- ance has come to a complete standstill. Make sure that long hair, loose clothing, jewellery and kitchen utensils are not near the appliance during use. These items could pose a danger, should they get caught in the mixer.

While the appliance is in op- eration, do not put any objects near the moving parts. There is a risk of injury.

To avoid splashes, place the whisk/dough hook completely into the food mixture before switching on the mixer.

Do not use the appliance for anything other than its in- tended use. The Hand Mixer is designed for mixing and whisking food only.

Never detach the beaters or dough hooks from the main body while the appliance is still connected to the power supply. Always disconnect the appliance from the power sup- ply first.

Never clean the beaters or dough hooks under running water while they are still con- nected to the main body.

Always protect the motor unit from water or excessive hu- midity.

Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the food proces- sor or blender as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.20 ENGLISH

AT A GLANCE _____________________________

Dear Customer,Congratulations on the purchase of your new GRUNDIG Hand Mixer HM 8680.Please read the following user notes carefully to ensure you can enjoy your quality product from GRUNDIG for many years to come. A responsible approach! GRUNDIG focuses on contractu-ally agreed social working condi-tions with fair wages for both internal employees and suppliers. We also attach great importance to the efficient use of raw materials with continuous waste reduction of several tonnes of plastic every year. Furthermore, all our acces-sories are available for at least 5 years. For a future worth living. For a good reason. Grundig. Beaters By using beaters, you can prepare light bat-ter mixture, eggs, egg whites, whipping cream, mayonnaise, puree, creams, sauces and pudding mixtures. Kneading hooks By using dough hooks, you can prepare heavy yeast dough and pastry dough, such as potato dough for making potato dumplings and potato pancakes. Controls and parts See the figure on page 3. Beaters Accessory slots for beaters and dough hooks Accessory release switch Speed control Turbo button Kneading hooks Mixer bottom cover Motor unit

Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or ap- proaching parts that move in use.21 ENGLISH OPERATION ______________________________ Preparation 1 Remove all packaging and sticker materials and dispose of them according to the applicable legal regulation. 2 Before using the appliance for the first time clean beaters and dough hooks (see the “Cleaning and care” section). Mixing 1 Make sure that the power cord has been disconnected from the wall socket and the speed control is set to speed 0 prior to attaching the beater or dough hooks to the mixer. 2 Insert the beaters

into the accessory slots for beaters and dough hooks

on the mixer until they lock into place. Notes

First insert the beater with 2 snags, then insert the beater with 4 snags. 3 Insert the plug into the wall socket. 4 Dip the beaters

into the food mixture before switching the hand mixer on. 5 Set the speed control

to the desired speed (1 to 6 speed settings). – The appliance begins to operate. Note

Select a suitable speed level, depending on the type of food. While mixing, you can press the Turbo button

to briefly raise the speed level to the maximum speed. The speed of the Turbo button

corresponds to the level 6 of the speed control

Here, the standard load means the added flour should be less than 900g in every time blend and the added water ratio should be around 72g of water for each 100g of flour. 6 After you finish operation, set the speed control

to speed 0. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket. Wait for the appliance to come to a complete standstill and then pull out the hand mixer from the food mixture. 7 Hold the beaters

with one hand and push the accessory release switch

will be released. Caution

Never press the accessory release switch

un- less the speed control is on position 0 and the appliance is disconnected from the wall socket. Hints and tips

To avoid mixing egg shells with the food al- ready in the container, put them into a separate container first. Then add them to the mixture.

Remember that climatic conditions, seasonal temperature differences, temperature and con- sistency of the ingredients could affect the prep- aration time necessary as well as the results.

Always start blending on a low speed. Increase the speed gradually until you have reached the recommended speed for the food you are mix- ing.22 ENGLISH OPERATION ______________________________ Chopping 1 Place the lower cutter blade

on the glass container

by holding its plastic side and then place the upper cutter blade

on the fixed shaft of the lower blade.

under the mixer by ro- tating it counter-clockwise. Make sure that the appliance is unplugged.

3 Place the middle cover

and then the motor unit

on the glass container

by rotating it clockwise. Plug in the appliance.

4 Move the operation button

to a random speed level and run the appliance by pressing the turbo button

5 When whisking/mixing is completed, move op- eration button

to “0” position and wait for it to stop completely.23 ENGLISH OPERATION ______________________________ 6 Unplug the appliance. Remove the motor unit

by rotating it counter-clockwise direction. Then remove the middle cover

by pulling out upwards direction.

7 Remove firstly the upper cutter blade

and then lower cutter blade

inside the glass con- tainer

by holding the plastic side. Remove the processed food from glass container

that you have removed by rotating it in clockwise direction. Make sure that the appliance is unplugged. Note

is not fixed pro- perly, only turbo button

is working and no speed setting is available.

ENGLISH OPERATION ______________________________ Maximum quantities and pro- cessing time Refer to the table for processing time and maximum quantities. Ingredients Maximum quantity Processing time Egg 60 g 5 sPowdered sugar 120 g Starch 140 g Lean meat (cut into small cubes) 300 g 20 s Cheese (cut into small cubes) 150 g 5 - 10 s Onions/Garlic (small pieces) 300 g 20 s Tomato 300 g 15 - 20 s Fruits (small pieces) 300 g 15 - 20 s Hazelnut 300 g 20 s Parsley 100 g 10 s Date palm 500 g 5 s25 ENGLISH INFORMATION ___________________________ Cleaning and care Caution

Never use petrol, solvents, abrasive cleaners, or metal objects and hard brushes to clean the appliance. 1 Turn the appliance off and disconnect it from the wall socket. 2 Let the appliance cool down completely. 3 Use a damp soft cloth to clean the exterior of the appliance. Caution

Never put the appliance or power cord in water or any other liquids and never hold them under running water. 4 Clean the beaters

with warm, soapy water. Then rinse the beaters or kneading hooks with clear water and dry them off thoroughly. The beaters or kneading hooks can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. 5 Clean middle cover

only with a damp cloth. Do not put it under running water and never put it in water. Water could soak in the housing. Note

Before using the appliance after cleaning, dry all parts carefully using a soft towel.

can be washed in the dishwasher on the upper shelf. Storage

If you do not plan to use the appliance for a long period of time, please store it carefully.

Make sure the appliance is unplugged and completely dry.

Store the appliance in a cool, dry place.

Make sure the appliance is kept out of the reach of children. Compliance with the WEEE Di- rective and Disposing of the Waste Product: This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its service life. Used device must be returned to offical collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic devices. To find these collection systems please contact to your local authorities or retailer where the product was puchased. Each household performs important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance. Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. Compliance with RoHS Directive The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive. Package information Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materi- als in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dis- pose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the pack- aging material collection points designated by the local authorities. Technical data Power supply: 220 - 240 V