kMix BL230 - Blender KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL kMix BL230 KENWOOD

BL220 series, BL230 series BL240 series, TYPE BL23

Line drawing of a modern blender with handle and control knob (no text or symbols)

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Exploded view diagram of a blender with numbered parts and labeled parts in Chinese

English

safety

- Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.

- Remove all packaging and any labels.

- If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced by KENWOOD or an authorised KENWOOD repairer.

• DO NOT process hot ingredients.

- SCALD RISK: Hot ingredients must be allowed to cool to room temperature before placing in the goblet or before blending.

- Do not operate your appliance for longer than the times specified below without a rest period. Processing continuously for longer periods can damage your appliance.

Function/ Attachment	Maximum Operation Time	Rest Period Between Operations
Blender 60 secs Unplug the
Mill 30 secs		appliance and allow to cool down for 15 minutes

- Switch off and unplug:

- before fitting or removing parts;

- when not in use;

- before cleaning.

- Never fit the blade unit to the power unit without the blender goblet or mill jar fitted.

- Always unplug the appliance before putting your hands or utensils in the goblet.

- Always take care when handling the blade assembly and avoid touching the cutting edge of the blades when cleaning.

- Only operate the blender with the lid in place.

- Only use the goblet with the blade assembly supplied.

- Never let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.

- Never use a damaged appliance. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service and customer care’.

- Never use an unauthorised attachment.

- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is operating.

- When removing the blender or mill from the power unit:

- wait until the blades have completely stopped; - do not accidentally unscrew the goblet or mill jar from the blade assembly.

- Never run the blender empty.

- Never blend more than the maximum capacity stated in the recommended usage chart.

- Smoothie recipes - never blend frozen ingredients that have formed a solid mass during freezing, break it up before adding to the goblet.

- Do not use the blender as a storage container. Keep it empty before and after use.

- Always use the blender on a secure, dry level surface.

- Never place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or where it could touch a heated appliance.

- Important - The skirt on the base of the glass goblet is fitted during manufacture and no attempt should be made to remove it.

- Misuse of your blender can result in injury.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

- Appliances 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.

- Only use the appliance for its intended domestic use. Kenwood will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions.

before plugging in

- Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of the appliance.

- This appliance conforms to EC Regulation 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Use your blender for soups, drinks, pâtés, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, biscuit crumbs, chopping nuts and crushing ice. Use your mill (if supplied) for milling herbs, nuts, coffee beans and purées.

before using for the first time

- Wash the parts: see ‘care and cleaning’.

key

blender blade assembly

① filler cap

② lid

a) plastic = locking lid

b) glass = push fit

③ goblet

④ sealing ring

⑤ blade assembly

⑥ power unit

⑦ speed control + pulse

mill (if supplied)

⑧ mill jar

⑨ sealing ring (if supplied)

⑩ blade assembly (if supplied)

⑪ mill lid

Note: A separate blade assembly for the mill will not be supplied with all models, the sealing ring ④ and ⑨ and blade assembly ⑤ and ⑩ are identical and interchangeable.

to use your blender

1 Fit the sealing ring ④ into the blade unit ⑤ - ensuring the seal is located correctly in the grooved area.

- Leaking will occur if the seal is damaged or incorrectly fitted.

2 Screw the blade assembly onto the goblet ①. Refer to the graphics on the underside of the blade unit as follows:-

- unlocked position

- locked position

To ensure the blade assembly is fully tightened check that the

on the goblet aligns with the

on the blade assembly. The

blender will not operate if incorrectly assembled.

3 Put your ingredients into the goblet.

4 Fit the filler cap to the lid.

a glass goblet - Fit the lid by pushing down until secure.

b plastic goblet - Fit the lid onto the goblet and turn clockwise until it clicks.

5 Place the blender onto the power unit and turn clockwise until it clicks ②.

- The appliance won't work if the blender is incorrectly fitted.

6 Select a speed (refer to the recommended usage chart).

hints

• To blend dry ingredients - cut into pieces, remove the filler cap, then with the machine running, drop the pieces down one by one. Keep your hand over the opening. For best results empty regularly.
• The processing of spices is not recommended as they may damage the plastic parts.
• When making mayonnaise, put all the ingredients, except the oil, into the blender. Remove the filler cap. Then, with the appliance running, add the oil slowly through the hole in the lid.
• Thick mixtures, e.g. pâtés and dips, may need scraping down. If the mixture is difficult to process, add more liquid.

to use your mill (if supplied)

1 Put your ingredients into the jar. Fill it no more than half full.
2 Fit the sealing ring ⑨ into the blade unit ⑩ - ensuring the seal is located correctly in the grooved area.
- Leaking will occur if the seal is damaged or incorrectly fitted.
3 Turn the mill blade assembly upside down and screw onto the mill jar ③. Refer to the graphics on the underside of the blade unit as follows:-

- unlocked position

- locked position

The mill will not operate if incorrectly assembled.

4 Place the mill onto the power unit and turn until it clicks ④.
5 Select a speed or use the pulse control.
6 After milling, you can replace the blade assembly with the mill lid.

recommended usage chartDo not operate your appliance for longer than the times specified below without a rest period. Processing continuously for longer periods can damage your appliance.
speed usage/food items max.		quantity	operating time (secs)
1	Frothing milk 500 ml 15-30
	Light mixes e.g. batters, milkshakes, scrambled egg	500 ml 15-30
2	Cold soups & drinksThicker mixes e.g. pâtés	800 ml 15-30
	Mayonnaise 1 egg + 150g	oil	30
	Smoothie drinksPlace the fresh fruit and liquid ingredients in first (includes yoghurt, milk and fruit juices).Then add ice or frozen ingredients (includes frozen fruit, ice or ice cream)	500 ml liquid	30-60
2	MillCoffee beans	50g	20-30
	Herbs 10g 5-10
	Cold purées 50g 20-30
(P) pulse	Operates the motor in a start/stop action. The pulse will operate for as long as it is held in position.Ice crushing - operate the pulse in short bursts until crushed to the desired consistency.	6 cubes125g	-
	MillNuts (Almonds)	70g 15

care and cleaning

● Always switch off, unplug and dismantle before cleaning.
- Empty the goblet before unscrewing it from the blade assembly.
- Don't immerse the blade assembly in water.
- Do not place any parts in the dishwasher.

power unit

• Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
• Do not immerse the power unit in water.

1 blade assembly - Remove the blade assembly from out of the goblet or mill jar. Refer to the graphics on the underside of the blade unit as follows:-

- unlocked position

- locked position

• Care should be taken when removing the blade unit from the blender or mill.
  2 Remove and wash the sealing ring.

3 Do not touch the sharp blades – brush them clean using hot soapy water, then rinse thoroughly under the tap. Do not immerse the blade unit in water.

4 Leave to dry upside down.

other parts

Wash by hand, then dry.

service and customer care

• If you experience any problems with the operation of your appliance, before requesting assistance visit www.kenwoodworld.com.
• Please note that your product is covered by a warranty, which complies with all legal provisions concerning any existing warranty and consumer rights in the country where the product was purchased.

• If your Kenwood product malfunctions or you find any defects, please send it or bring it to an authorised KENWOOD Service Centre. To find up to date details of your nearest authorised KENWOOD Service centre visit www.kenwoodworld.com or the website specific to your Country.

• Designed and engineered by Kenwood in the UK.

• Made in China.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)

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 negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant 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.

carrot and coriander soup

25g butter

50g onion chopped

1 clove garlic crushed

320g carrot cut into 1 12 cm cubes cold chicken stock

10-15ml (2-3tsp) ground coriander salt and pepper

1 Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and garlic and fry until soft.
2 Place the carrot into the blender, add the onion and garlic. Add sufficient stock to reach the 800ml level marked on the goblet. Fit the lid and filler cap.
3 Blend on maximum speed for 20 seconds for a coarse soup or longer for a finer result.
4 Transfer the mixture to a saucepan, add the coriander and seasoning and simmer the soup for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked.
5 Adjust the seasoning as necessary and add extra liquid if required.

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