MultiQuick 5 Vario Fit MQ5064 Shape - Hand blender BRAUN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MultiQuick 5 Vario Fit MQ5064 Shape BRAUN

5722113184_MQ_5060-5064_INT_S6-96.indd 9 24.05.18 14:2810 English Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality, functionality and design. We hope you thoroughly enjoy your new Braun appliance. Before Use Please read instructions carefully and completely before using the appliance. Caution

The blades are very sharp! To avoid injuries, please handle blades with utmost care.

Care shall be taken when handling the sharp cutting blades, emptying the bowl and during cleaning.

This appliance can be used by 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 if they understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance.

This appliance shall not be used by children.

Children shall be kept away from the appliance and its mains cord.

Always unplug and switch off the appliance when it is left unattended and before assembling, disassem- bling, cleaning and storing.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Before plugging into a socket, check whether your voltage corresponds with the voltage printed on the bottom of the appliance.

This appliance is designed for house- hold use only and for processing normal household quantities.

Do not use any part in the microwave.

Please clean all parts before first use or as required, following the instruc- tions in the Care and Cleaning sec- tion. Parts and Accessories 1 Variable speed regulator 2 Variable speed button (on/off) 3 Turbo button (T) 4 Motor part 5 EasyClick Release buttons 6 Blender shaft 7 Beaker 8 1250 ml Spiralizer accessory a Pappardelle blade (insert) b Tagliatelle blade (insert) c Linguine blade (insert) d Tool holder e Filling tube f Pusher with fixing cross g Gear box h Bowl i Anti-slip rubber ring 9 Chopper accessory «bc» a Lid (with gear) b Chopping blade c Ice blade 10 Brush Unpacking Take the unit out of the carton. Remove all pieces of the packing. Remove any possibly extant labels on the unit (do not remove the rating plate). How to Use the Appliance Setting the speed When activating the variable speed button (2), the processing speed corresponds to the setting of the variable speed regulator (1). The higher the setting, the faster the chopping results. You can adjust the speed conveniently during operation by turning the speed regulator. Maximum processing speed can be achieved by pressing the Turbo button (3). You may also use the Turbo button for instant powerful pulses without having to manipulate the speed regulator. Blending Shaft (A) The hand blender is perfectly suited for preparing dips, sauces, salad dressings, soups, baby food, as well as drinks, smoothies and milkshakes. 5722113184_MQ_5060-5064_INT_S6-96.indd 10 24.05.18 14:2811 For best results, use the Turbo speed. Assembly and Operation

• Attach the blending shaft (6) to the motor part until it clicks.

• Place the blending shaft into the mixture to be blended. Then switch the appliance on.

• Blend ingredients to the desired consistency using a gentle up-and-down motion.

• After use, unplug the hand blender and press the EasyClick release buttons (5) to detach the blending shaft. Caution

• If using the appliance to purée hot food in a saucepan or pot, remove the saucepan or pot from the heat source and ensure the liquid is not boiling. Allow hot food to cool slightly to avoid risk of scalding.

• Do not let the hand blender sit in a hot pan on the cooktop when not in use. Recipe Example: Green Pesto ½ garlic clove 25 g Parmesan cheese 20 g pine nuts 50 ml Olive oil 25 g dried tomatoes 20 g basil Salt and pepper to taste

• Place all ingredients into the beaker in the order as above.

• Place the hand blender at the bottom of the beaker. Blend at Turbo speed until the desired consistency is achieved Spiralizer Accessory (B) The spiralizer accessory is perfectly suited for preparing all kind of vegetable pasta, salads or decorative fruit dishes. Refer to the Processing Guide B for recommended foods, speeds and resulting shapes. Before Use

• For best results, the vegetables/ fruits should ideally be fresh, grown straight and long-shaped.

• Make sure the anti-slip rubber ring (8i) is attached to the bottom of the bowl. Assembly and Operation

• The blades (8a/8b/8c) are very sharp! Always hold them by the side part and handle them carefully.

• Place the tool holder (8d) on the bowl (8h) and insert afterwards the blade carrier (8a/8b/8c).

• Then insert the filling tube (8e) and turn it clockwise so that it engages with a click.

• Align the motor part (4) with the gear box (8g) and push the pieces together until they click.

• Adapt the gear box to the pusher with fixing cross (8f) and turn it anti-clockwise until it locks.

• Fill the tube with food and make sure the fixing cross from the pusher spears in the center of the ingredient.

• Plug in the appliance, choose the right speed and slowly push the speared food down the tube.

• When processing is complete, unplug and detach the pusher with fixing cross from the gear box by turning it clockwise to unlatch it.

• Press the EasyClick release buttons (5) to detach the motor part.

• Disassemble the filling tube by turning it anti-clockwise.

• Take out the tool holder with the engaged blade carrier.

• Flip around to release the blade carrier and pour out the contents of the bowl. Caution

• Do not use the spiralizer accessory (8) to process frozen foods. Processing could damage the blades.

• If the connection between food and fixing cross gets loose, stop the appliance, take out the pusher and re-spear the food onto the fixing cross.

• Spear hard vegetables/fruits (e.g. carrots) first on the fixing cross before filling the tube.

• For best culinary results, steaming of vegetable spirals is recommended.

• Never place the bowl in the microwave oven. Recipe example: Vegetable muffins with Chorizo sausage 300 g Carrots 200 g Potatoes 300 g Zucchini 60 g Chorizo sausage 4 Eggs ¼ tsp red pepper 1 tsp chopped thyme 100 g ground Edam cheese Salt and Pepper to taste Muffin cup papers

• Please follow the instructions above to spiralize the zucchini, potatoes and carrots.

• Steam vegetable spirals until they become al dente and drain.

• Cut Chorizo sausage and mix rest of ingredients.

• Put vegetable spirals into the muffin cup paper, add the mixed egg mass and bake in the oven until the mass becomes crisp.

• Serve with tomato sauce recommended. Chopper Accessory (C) The «bc» chopper (9) is perfectly suited for preparing shakes, drinks, purées, batter, crushed 5722113184_MQ_5060-5064_INT_S6-96.indd 11 24.05.18 14:2812 ice or for chopping meat, hard cheese, onions, herbs, garlic, vegetables, bread, crackers and nuts. Refer to the Processing Guide C for maximum quantities, recommended times and speeds. Before Use

• Pre-cut foods into small pieces for easier chopping.

• Remove any bones, tendons and gristle from meat to help prevent damage to the blades.

• Make sure the anti-slip rubber ring is attached to the bottom of the chopper bowl. Assembly and Operation

• Carefully remove the plastic cover from the blade.

• The blades (9b/9c) are very sharp! Always hold them by the upper plastic part and handle them carefully.

• Place the blade on the center pin of the chopper bowl. Press it down and give it a turn so that it locks into place.

• Fill the chopper with food and put on the lid (9a).

• For ice crushing, use the special ice blade (9c) and fill up to 7 ice cubes into the chopper bowl.

• Align the chopper with the motor part (4) and click together.

• To operate the chopper, switch on the appliance. During processing, hold the motor part with one hand and the chopper bowl with the other.

• Always chop harder foods (e.g. parmesan cheese) at full speed.

• When chopping is complete, unplug and press the EasyClick release buttons (5) to detach the motor part.

• Lift the lid up. Carefully take out the blade before pouring out the contents of the bowl. To remove the blade, slightly turn it then pull it off. Caution

• Do not use the chopper accessory to process extremely hard foods, such as unshelled nuts, coffee beans, grains, or hard spices e.g. nutmeg. Processing these foods could damage the blades.

• If using the appliance to purée hot food ensure the liquid is not boiling. Allow hot food to cool slightly to avoid risk of scalding.

• Only the «bc» chopper accessory (9) with the special ice blade is allowed to crush ice cubes.

• Never place the chopper bowl in the microwave oven. Maximum rating is based on the MQ 20 chopper «hc» that draws the greatest power and other recommended attachments may draw significantly less power. «hc» Recipe example: Honey-Prunes (as a pancake stuffing or spread) 50 g prunes 70 g creamy honey 10 ml water (vanilla-flavoured)

• Fill the «hc» chopper bowl with prunes and creamy honey.

• Chop 4 seconds at maximum speed

• Add 10 ml water (vanilla-flavoured).

• Resume chopping for another 1,5 seconds. Use the chopper accessory «hc» (optional accessory available at your Braun Service Center; however not in every country). Care and Cleaning (D)

• Always clean the hand blender thoroughly after use.

• Unplug hand blender before cleaning.

• Do not immerse the motor part (4) in water or any other liquid. Clean with a damp cloth only.

• The blade carriers can only be cleaned with the special brush.

• Do not immerse the gear box (8g) and the lid (9a) in water, nor place it in a dishwasher. The pieces can be rinsed under running water.

• All other parts can be cleaned in a dishwasher. Do not use abrasive cleaners that could scratch the surface.

• You may remove the anti-slip rubber ring from the bottom of the bowl for an extra thorough clean.

• When processing foods with high pigment content (e.g. carrots), the accessories may become discolored. Wipe these parts with vegetable oil before cleaning them. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are subject to change without notice. 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. Materials and accessories coming into contact with food conform to EEC regulation 1935/2004. 5722113184_MQ_5060-5064_INT_S6-96.indd 12 24.05.18 14:2813 For UK Only Guarantee Information All Braun Household products carry a minimum guarantee period of two years. The rights and benefits under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights which are not affected. Please keep your receipt as this will form the basis of your guarantee. In the unlikely event of a breakdown you have access to professional help from our team simply by calling:

For service in the Republic of Ireland please call:

Braun Household undertakes within the specified period to repair or replace any part of the appliance, free of charge (with the exception of any glass or porcelain-ware incorporated in the product) found to be defective provided that;

• We are promptly informed of the defect.

• The product is used and maintained in accordance with the User Instructions.

• The appliance has not been altered in any way or subjected to misuse or repair by a person other than an authorised service agent for Braun Household.

• No rights are given under this guarantee to a person acquiring the appliance second hand or for commercial or communal use.

• Any repaired or replaced appliance will be guaranteed on these terms for the unexpired portion of the guarantee.

• The need for repair has not been caused by insufficient aftercare or cleaning: or damage caused by the chemical or electrochemical effects of water. Under no circumstances shall the application of this guarantee give rise to the complete replacement of the appliance or entitle the consumer to damages. Braun Household, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2NH www.braunhousehold.co.uk Thank You for choosing Braun. We are confident that you will get excellent service from this product.