MX 3 Compact - Blender STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Blender
Brand	Steba
Model	MX 3 Compact
Power supply	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Bowl capacity	1.2 L (max)
Bowl material	Glass
Number of speeds	2 + Pulse
Speed 1	17,000 rpm
Speed 2	20,000 rpm
Functions	Cocktails, smoothies, soups, ice crushing, sauces, dips
Control type	Pulse and continuous operation
Safety	Automatic shut-off after 2 min of continuous operation; 1 min delay
Cleaning	Unplug, do not immerse motor unit, wash the bowl with warm soapy water
Maximum liquid temperature	60 °C
Intended use	Private household use
Not suitable for	Juicing, minced meat, beating eggs, kneading, mashed potatoes
Included accessories	Glass bowl, lid, blade assembly
Warranty	Manufacturer's warranty (see conditions)

Frequently Asked Questions - MX 3 Compact STEBA

Can I blend hot liquids in the Steba MX 3 Compact blender?

No, only pour liquids at room temperature or cold (max. 60 °C). The glass bowl may crack due to thermal shock.

How to clean the blender after use?

Unplug the appliance. Wash the bowl, lid, and blade assembly with warm soapy water. Never immerse the motor unit in water. Dry all parts thoroughly.

What is the maximum capacity of the bowl?

The bowl can hold up to 1.2 liters. Do not overfill to avoid splashing and overflow.

Can I crush ice with this blender?

Yes, use the Ice Crush function (Pulse) with a maximum of 250 g of ice cubes. Do not fill large quantities at once.

Why does the blender stop after a few seconds?

The appliance is equipped with an automatic safety shut-off after 2 minutes of continuous operation. Wait 1 minute before restarting. This can also happen if too many ingredients or pieces that are too large block the blades.

Can I blend fruits with pits?

No, always pit the fruits before blending to avoid damaging the blades or bowl.

How to use the Pulse function?

Press the Pulse button with short impulses to chop or crush firm foods without pureeing. Release the button to stop immediately.

Can the blender be used by children?

Children aged 8 and above can use it under supervision. Children under 8 years must be kept away from the appliance and the power cord.

What to do if the bowl overflows?

Unplug the appliance immediately and dry it. If liquid has entered the motor unit, have the appliance checked by a specialized workshop.

Can I use the blender to mince meat?

No, this blender is not designed for mincing meat. Use it only for liquid preparations, smoothies, soups, or sauces.

USER MANUAL MX 3 Compact STEBA

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Standmixer MX 3 Compact

Instructions for use 12

Mode d'emploi 22

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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.

Hygiene

• The device needs to be cleaned perfectly after each use.
• Don't leave any food particles between the blades.
• Let the device to dry in order to avoid mold formation.
• Cut all food on a clean chopping board and not together with row chicken (danger of salmonella)

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.
• Do not pull at the cord. Don't pull it over edges and don't bend it too much.
• Keep the cord away from hot parts.
• 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!
• Plug off the appliance after each use or in case of failure.

- Do not pull at the cord. Don't pull it over edges and don't bend it too much.

- Keep the cord away from hot parts.

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 plaything. 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.
• The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!

- Don't keep the appliance outside or in a humid environment.

- Never immerse the appliance in water.

• Use the appliance never after a malfunction, e.g. when it fell down or was damaged in any other way.
• The producer takes no responsibility for wrong use, which comes from not obeying the instruction manual.
• Don't use the Jug anymore if broken (cracked). The jug might break or become leaky; shivers might fall into the food. Don't use the device anymore if leaky.
• To avoid any dangers, any repairs at the appliance, e.g. an ex-changement of the cord, must only be done by an authorised repair service.

- The appliance must be used on a stable and even surface.

• The appliance is only for the intended use described in the instruction manual.
• Never put hands, spoons or other items into the jar, when the appliance is plugged in or is working.
• Never put hands, spoons or other items into the jar, when the appliance is plugged in or is working.
• Please do not use the appliance if the jar, the plastic parts and the gasket have cracks, are leaky or the knife is hard-steering.

Pre-cleaning

Fill warm water into the jar (max. 1,2 l), add some detergent let the device run by pushing the pulse-button.

Cleaning

- Unplug the device

- Never immerse the device into water

• Don't let food dry up into the device, pay attention that no food particles remain between the blades.
• Don't be too powerful while cleaning in order not to deform the blades or the drive axle.

Usage:

• The appliance must not be plugged in during operation.
• Never try to insert the mixing insert without the jar into the appliance! Danger of injury!
• Wipe the motor base with a damp cloth, rinse the jar and dry all parts.
• The complete assembled jar can be easily put on the motor base with a rotary motion.
• If a leakage occurs, the appliance must be switched off and dried instantly.
• If liquid ran into the appliance, the appliance must be checked by an authorized service person.

• By the first use, there might be a slight odor. This is normal and fades after some use.

• Use the appliance only if completely assembled!

• The appliance must never be used without food or liquids.
• The jar and the lid must only be removed when the whole appliance fully stopped.
• Do not fill liquids, hotter than 60°C in the cold jar, otherwise the jar may break.
• Never overfill the jar to avoid splashes.

Working place

Place the appliance and the jar on an even, dry and sufficient surface. Never place on the edges of the surface.

Never leave the appliance unattended when operating.

Unplug the power cord, if the appliance should be cleaned, moved or will not be used anymore.

Safety shut-off

For safety reasons the appliance shuts off after 2 minutes continuous operation. In this case wait one minute and restart the device.

This may be caused by too many or too big ingredients filled into the appliance.

Storage

The jug can be put over the motor base and the lid can be put on top above the blade spindle.

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Food preparation

The appliance is not suitable as a juice extractor or to make minced meat!

Step 1:17.000 rpm	For cocktails, liquid mixtures as mayonnaise, marinades
Step 2:20.000 rpm	Mashing soupsFluffy beating of liquids	First mix parts and add further ingredients through the refill opening
Smoothie	Mix drinks with liquids and fruits	First add the liquid ingredients
Ice crush Shredding	g of ice cubes.Do not immerse too much (max. 250 gr.)	The appliance pulsates.
Pulse For food which can be treatedonly short time at high speed.		The program starts by pushing the button

• First insert liquid ingredients into the jar, do not treat food longer than necessary.
• Do not run the appliance longer than 2 minutes if larger amounts should be prepared.
• Do not overfill the jar – refill food in smaller amounts step by step.
• Close the lid tightly to avoid splashes.
• If food sticks on the wall of the jar, shut off the device and release them using a bench scraper.
• Fruits need to be seeded.

The device is not suitable for:

Juice extracting of fruits and vegetables

Beating egg whites

Mixing hard doughs

Mashing potatoes

Should the appliance get blocked or work unusually slow, the appliance must be switched off, get unplugged and jamming food must be removed carefully by using a long spoon made from plastic.

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:

Wash peaches, dry, peel and seed. Mix fruits and a splash of sirup on level 5 and add the sparkling wine.

Pina Colada

White rum

Pineapple juice

Coconut cream

Cream

Slices of pineapple

Ice cubes

Crush the ice and fill in cocktail glasses.

Mix all other ingredients and top on the ice.

Red drink (non-alcoholic)

Ripe strawberries

Banana juice

Peach juice

Cream

Ice cubes

Mix all ingredients for about 1 minute and fill in glasses.

Pineapple- strawberry drink

Ripe strawberries

Pineapple juice

lcing sugar

Cool sparkling wine

Wash strawberries and mix with pineapple juice and icing sugar. Add to a champagne cup and fill up with sparkling wine.

Blue drink

Vodka

Pineapple juice

Coconut cream

Cream

Blue curacao

Ice cubes

Crush ice and fill in cocktail glasses. Mix well all other ingredients and add on the ice.

Smoothie Hawaii

12 honeydew melon (peeled and seeded)

Filet of oranges

Honey

Ginger powder

Crème fraiche

5 ice cubes

Mix well everything.

Smoothie Portugal

12 can of peaches

30gr. Frozen blackberries

3-4 tbsp. port wine

Honey

5 ice cubes

Mix well all ingredients.

Nutcracker smoothie

12 pear and 12 apple

6 walnut cores

Lemon juice

5 tbsp. plain yoghurt

Milk

Honey

5 ice cubes

Mix well all ingredients.

Vegetable soup

Ingredients: 2 boiled potatoes

2 tomatoes

2 carrots

Leek

1 pepper

Celery

Cucumber

Bouillon cube

Cream + yolk

Add all ingredients to the jar and top up with hot water. Mix well on level 5.

Celery soup

Ingredients: Celeriac (peeled, chopped and boiled)

1 onion

Clove of garlic

Crème fraiche

Vegetable stock

Salt, pepper, thyme

Mix celery, onion, garlic and part of the vegetable stock. Season with crème frai-che and the spices.

Tomato soup

Ingredients: 1 big can of peeled tomatoes

1 garlic clove, minced

3 shallots, minced

Ca. 12 I vegetable stock

Basil leafs

Salt, pepper, sugar

2 Tbspn olive oil

Creme fraiche

Mix all ingredients and season to taste.

Heat into a pot and add some crème fraiche by serving.

Pepper-crème-soup

Ingredients: 6 red pepper, seeded

2 shallots

1 garlic clove

1 Tbsp. sweet paprika

Chili powder, salt, sugar

2 Tbsp. olive oil

Ca ^3/4 I vegetable stock

1 can cream

Mince shallots and garlic, sauté in olive oil. Add the red pepper and continue sautéing for 15 minutes. Deglaze with vegetable stock. Mash into the blender. Insert into a pot and season with salt chili, paprika and sugar and heat. Stir in the cream. Attention: soup should not boil!

Yoghurt dressing

Ingredients: 3 stalks of parsley

2 cloves of garlic

Lemon juice

100gr. Sheep cheese

150gr. Yoghurt

2 tbsp. olive oil

Salt, pepper

Mix well all ingredients and season with the spices.

Avocado-dip

Ingredients: 2 cloves of garlic

1 ripe avocado, seeded

Lemon juice

Yoghurt

Mayonnaise

Oil

Chili, seeded

Salt

Mix well all ingredients and season with the spices.

Herb sauce (cold)

Ingredients: 3 green pepper, seeded

2 hands of mixed herbs

(e.g. parsley, basil, chives, chervil, lovage)

1 garlic clove, peeled

Ca 5 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tsp. lemon juice

Salt, pepper

2 eggs, boiled and minced

Mix all ingredients (except eggs) into the jar. Then fold in the eggs.

Généralement

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Red Drink (sans alcool)

Fraises mûres

Jus de banana

Jus de pèches

Crème

Glaçons

(persil, cive, basilic,

cerfeuil, livèche)

1 gousse d'ail

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Voedselbereiding

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