MX 30 - Hand blender STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Immersion blender
Brand	Steba
Model	MX 30
Power supply	Alternating voltage (230 V ~ 50/60 Hz, according to rating plate)
Maximum speed	14,000 rpm
Minimum speed	7,000 rpm
Speed control	Continuous variable speed + turbo button
Main functions	Blending, chopping, emulsifying, beating, grinding, pureeing, whisking, making purees
Included accessories	Blending shaft with blades, chopper (grinder) with bowl, whisk, potato masher, storage box
Shaft material	Stainless steel
Chopper bowl capacity	Not specified (plastic bowl)
Care and cleaning	Shaft and accessories (except motor) are dishwasher safe or can be washed under hot water; wipe motor part with a damp cloth
Safety	Unplug before assembly/disassembly/cleaning; do not immerse motor in water; do not use if damaged; do not touch blades
Maximum operating time (heavy mixtures)	50 seconds, pause 4 minutes
Maximum operating time (light mixtures)	2 minutes, pause 5 minutes
Maximum operating time (whisk)	3 minutes, pause 5 minutes
Prohibited foods	Ice cubes, coffee beans, spices, chocolate, pits, bones, tendons

Frequently Asked Questions - MX 30 STEBA

How to clean the Steba MX 30 immersion blender?

Unplug the appliance. The blending shaft and accessories (except the motor part) can be washed in the dishwasher or under hot water. For the chopper bowl, remove the rubber ring before cleaning. The motor part should be wiped with a damp cloth, without immersing it in water.

Can I blend hot foods?

Yes, you can blend hot soups or sauces directly in the pot, but be careful of splashes. Let it cool slightly if necessary and use a low speed to avoid splatters.

What is the maximum operating time?

For heavy mixtures (meat, hard cheese), do not exceed 50 seconds followed by a pause of 4 minutes. For light mixtures, max 2 minutes with a pause of 5 minutes. For the whisk, max 3 minutes with a pause of 5 minutes.

How to use the chopper (grinder)?

Place the food in the bowl, close the lid by turning, then mount the motor part and lock it also by turning. Run for max 2 minutes then let cool for 5 minutes. Only remove the lid after complete stop.

Is the whisk suitable for heavy batters?

No, the whisk is designed only for light ingredients like egg whites, cream, or cake batter. For heavy mixtures (margarine and sugar, thick dough), use the blending shaft or the chopper.

How to avoid splashes?

Use a tall and narrow container, start at low speed, and slightly tilt the blender. Immerse the shaft in the liquid before turning on. For whipped cream, start at the bottom then move up at an angle.

What to do in case of overheating?

If the housing becomes hot, immediately stop the appliance and let it cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again. Check that you are not exceeding the recommended operating times.

Can I blend ice cubes?

No, the appliance is not designed for crushing ice. Ice cubes, coffee beans, spices, and chocolate should not be blended.

Is the blender dishwasher safe?

Yes, the blending shaft, chopper bowl, and other accessories (except the motor unit) are dishwasher safe. For optimal cleaning, remove the rubber ring from the chopper.

How to replace the blades?

First unplug the appliance. For the blending shaft, insert the blades vertically onto the shaft by aligning the pin with the recess. Use the release to remove the blades. Caution, the blades are very sharp!

USER MANUAL MX 30 STEBA

Instructions for use 9

Mode d'emploi 16

This appliance is for private and indoor use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to another person the instruction manual should be passed to that person, too. Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual.

Plug in:

Only plug in the appliance according to the data shown on the rating label.

Safety information

• The appliance must be used and plugged in only according the requirements shown on the rating label.
• Use the appliance only if the cord shows no damages. Check this before every use!
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Connect the power plug to a properly installed and easily accessible socket only.
• To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug – not the cable.
  Plug off the appliance after each use or in case of failure.
• Keep the cord away from hot parts.
  Unwind the power cord before each usage.
• Do not tear at the power cord. Do not scrub the power cord over sharp edges and do not jam the power cord.

The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that are supervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not use the packaging as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised.
- Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appliance and the connecting cable.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or packaging material (e.g. Plastic Bags).
- The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!
- Do not immerse the appliance into water.
- The appliance must be used after a malfunction, e.g. after it dropped to the floor or it was damaged in any other way.
- The producer does not take over any responsibility at wrong usage, which is caused by ignoring the instruction manual.
- To avoid any dangers, repairs, e.g. exchange of a damaged power cord, must be done by authorized service people or a specialized company.
- When using a powercord extension it is important that children are not pulling at it or a trip hazard occurs.
- The appliance must always be unplugged in case of no supervision, prior to assembly, the dismantling or cleaning.

• The appliance is watertight up to the lower edge of the handle.
• Never immerse the appliance deeper than the lower edge of the cone in any liquid. If this happens by accident, the appliance must not be used anymore and send to authorized service for repair.
• Keep the appliance at a cool dry place in the kitchen.
• Unplug the appliance if you work at the protection cover or at any working parts.
• Unplug the appliance if the appliance is not used or any working parts are attached to the appliance.
• Remove all rotating parts when you rinse the appliance out of a bowl.
• Only switch the appliance on, when the mixing knife is in a bowl, jar or similar pot.
• Avoid any contact of the knife to finger, hair, clothes, knives or other tools, because this can cause severe injuries.
• The knife must not be used anymore, when it is damaged. The parts have to be replaced.
• If the appliance is on heavy duty, the housing can get warm. Most work is done in seconds. If the appliance gets more than hand-warm, let it cool down.
• Only use original equipment and spare parts, else the producer takes no responsibility for damages or injuries.

Cleaning:

• Turn the mixer stick from the motor part and put the mixing stick under hot water or put it into the dish washer. Do not immerse the motor part in water. Wipe the motor part with a damp cloth. Remove the knives only with the remover tool to avoid any injuries.
  All parts of the chopper are dishwasher safe!
• Remove the rubber feet of the chopper bowl to make the cleaning easier.
• Some foods, such as carrots, can discolour the plastic. Rub with vegetable oil can help.

Chop: fresh fruits, Vegetables, Cereals, Onions, slightly frozen fruits (Attention: no fruits with stone) Mix: Soups, Sauces, Drinks, Pesto	Emulsions: Mayonnaise, Drinks Stir: light dough, Curd cheese	Chop: raw meat	Beater: white of egg, Cream, Sauces, Drinks	Grind: Nuts (at nuts do not fill the chopper to much, that the blades get not stuck), Cheese, Cereals, Meat, Garlic, Herbs Mash: Fish

Assembly:

The mixer stick, including the intended knife, must be put on the motor set and turned until it fits perfectly. The blades are stored in the storage box.

Exchange of the knives:

• Attention! The knives at the Mixer and at the chopper are very sharp! Danger of cuts! Always unplug the appliance!
• Put the knives vertical on the shaft that way that the pin of the shaft fits into the opening of the knife. To remove the knife, only use the remover. At the chopper put the motor part directly on the shaft.

Usage

• Mix small quantities in small bowls, large quantities in large bowls. Thin, tall bowls are better than wide low bowls.
  Only switch the appliance on when the mixer stick is inside a bowl.
  Large amounts of soup, sauce etc can be mixed directly in the pot.
• Attention: Danger of splashes
• In the pot or a bowl, always move the mixer circular from the bottom at the edge. Always lift the mixer a little to start a circulation of the food. At more solid food do not press the mixer on it to avoid a overheating of the motor. If there is only little liquid inside a bowl, put the bowl in a slight angle to avoid excessive splashes.
• When making whipped cream or mayonnaise place the mixer stick at the bottom of the jar and then pull it slowly upwards. This should be repeated several times until the intended consistency is achieved.
• To avoid splashes put the speed dial on a lower speed and press the button for normal speed, after ca. 1 minute press "turbo" to go on with max.speed.

Attention: for the endurance of the appliance pay attention to the following while using the chopper and whisk:

	Operating time Pause
Heavy mixtures 50 Seconds	4 Minutes
Light mutes 2 Minutes 5 Minutes
Whisk 3 Minutes 5 Minutes

Adjustment:

(rpm=rounds per minute)

Max 14.000rpm e.g. mincing of meat

Min 7.000rpm for whipped cream

The intermediate steps are + / - 1.000rpm

You will get experienced with the different speed over the time.

Press the button for normal speed or the "turbo" button to switch on the appliance.

By pressing the normal speed button it is possible to adjust the speed with the speed dial. The higher the speed is, the shorter the time.

When pressing the "Turbo" it is not possible to adjust the speed.

Chopper

• While handling and cleaning only touch the sharp blades on the handle with distance to the blades.
• Never place the device on or near a hot surface, but operate on a flat stable surface.
  The device is not suitable for crushing ice, coffee beans, spices, chocolate

It is suitable for crushing (about 10-15 sec. each):
- Meat (without bones and sinews)
Hard cheese
Onions
Herbs
Potatoes
Nuts
Bread

Before using the device, make sure that no foreign objects are inside the bowl. Place the food into the bowl. Always lock the lid on the chopper with a rotary motion. Then place the motor part on the chopper and fasten as well with a rotary motion. Run the chopper for max. 2 minutes. Then, leave it to cool for about 5 minutes. Only remove the lid if the blades are in standstill.

Whisk

• Suitable for whipping lighter ingredients such as egg whites, cream and baking mixes.
  It is not suitable for heavy mixtures such as margarine and sugar - the whisk might get damaged.
• Whip not more than 4 egg whites or 400ml cream at once. Press the high-speed stage or turbo button. Move the whisk clockwise.

Potato-Masher

• Suitable for pureeing cooked vegetables, such as potatoes, beets, carrots used. Drain the cooking liquid, first.
• Never puree hard or uncooked food.
• Danger! Risk of burns! When pureeing in a pot pay attention to hot steam, never puree during cooking.
• Never puree by force.
  Fix the potato-masher with a rotary motion on the motor part.
• Select a low speed (2-3).
• Move the masher without great pressure up and down until the desired consistency is reached.

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return

your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin.

Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point. Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special collection containers.

Service and Repair:

If the appliance must be repaired, please get in touch with your trader or with the manufacturer: