Evidence BL5361 - Blender TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Blender
Brand	Tefal
Model	Evidence BL5361
Bowl capacity	1.25 L
Power	600 W (estimated)
Speeds	5 speeds + Pulse + Ice Crush
Functions	Blending, chopping, grinding, crushed ice
Included accessories	Mini chopper, spice grinder (depending on model)
Bowl material	Plastic (SAN)
Blade material	Stainless steel
Safety	Lid lock, automatic stop after 1 minute
Cleaning	Bowl and accessories dishwasher safe (top rack), motor unit wipe clean with damp cloth
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (L x W x H)	Approximately 18 x 18 x 38 cm
Weight	Approximately 2.5 kg
Maintenance	Unplug before cleaning, handle blades with care
Warranty	2 years (manufacturer standard)

Frequently Asked Questions - Evidence BL5361 TEFAL

How to clean the blender after use?

Unplug the appliance. Remove the bowl and accessories. The bowl, lid, measuring cap and accessories (mini chopper, grinder) are dishwasher safe (top rack). The motor unit should be wiped with a damp cloth. Never immerse the motor unit in water. Handle blades with care as they are very sharp.

Can I blend hot liquids with this blender?

Yes, but with caution. The temperature of ingredients should not exceed 80°C. Remove the measuring cap to allow steam to escape. Keep your hands away from the lid and cap during blending to avoid burns.

How to use the crushed ice function?

Place ice cubes in the blender bowl (do not exceed 1.25 L). Press the Ice Crush button. The appliance starts a automatic one-minute cycle. You can stop by pressing the button again. Use the blender bowl, not the mini chopper.

What to do if the blender does not start?

Check that the plug is connected and that the bowl or accessory is correctly positioned on the motor unit. Make sure the lid is properly locked. If the problem persists, contact an authorized service center.

How to disassemble the blade holder for cleaning?

Unlock the blade holder (F) by turning a quarter turn counterclockwise. Remove the sealing ring (E) before cleaning the bowl. Caution: the blades are very sharp, handle with care.

Can I use the blender without the lid?

No, the lid must always be locked during operation to prevent splashes and accidents. Never operate the appliance without the lid.

What is the maximum capacity of the bowl?

The maximum capacity is 1.25 liters. Do not exceed this level to avoid leaks and overflow.

How to use the mini chopper?

Place up to 100 g of food (cubed meat, onions, parsley) in the mini chopper bowl. Lock the lid. Place the assembly on the motor unit aligning the markings. Use the Pulse function to chop. Do not run for more than 15 seconds.

Can I grind coffee with this appliance?

Yes, use the spice grinder accessory (K) to grind up to 40 g of coffee in a maximum of 30 seconds. Press and hold the Ice Crush button for at least 2 seconds to start the optimized cycle for coffee grinding.

How to correctly install the sealing ring?

Before mounting the blade holder, make sure the sealing ring (E) is properly positioned on the base of the blade holder (F). It must be in place to prevent leaks from the bottom of the bowl.

USER MANUAL Evidence BL5361 TEFAL

Black and white photo of a Tefal Evidence blender with glass lid, handle, and control buttons (no visible text or symbols on the device itself)

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Illustration of a hand pouring liquid into a glass blender with a drop arrow (no text or symbols)

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Diagram of a mechanical component with numbered parts and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

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Description of the blender

A Measuring cap

B Lid

C Jug (1,25L)

D Spoon

E Seal

F Blade holder

G Spoon holder

H Motor unit

I Electronic keypad: 5 speeds, pulse

function and ice-crush function

J Mini-chopper (depending on model)

J1 - lid

J2 - bowl

K Spice mill (depending on model)

K1 - lid

K2 - bowl

Safety instructions

- Read the instructions for use carefully before using your blender for the first time, and follow them closely. In the event of any use that does not comply with the instructions, the manufacturer shall accept no liability.

- Check that the power voltage for your blender corresponds to that of your mains installation.

- Any connection error renders the guarantee invalid.

- This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or for to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision of instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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

- This appliance complies with the technical regulations and standards in force.

- Always unplug your blender from the mains as soon as you have finished using it, when you clean whenever there is a power cut. Do not unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord.

- Only use your blender on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from water splashes and sources of heat.

- Never place your fingers, a knife, spoon or fork or any other inappropriate object in the blender with appliance is working.

- Handle the blades with extreme care when cleaning or emptying the bowl. The blades are and may injure you.

- Never place the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.

- Rated power is achieved by using the mini-chopper accessory (J).

- Do not leave the power cord within the reach of children, close to or in contact with the hot parts your appliance, close to a heat source or a sharp edge, or in contact with the blades.

- Never use the blender without ingredients or with only dry products, and never pour boiling liquids it.

- Do not place the jug or its accessories in a microwave oven.

- Do not allow long hair, scarves, ties, etc. to dangle over the blender jug or its accessories while the working.

- Do not use your blender if it is not working properly, if it has been damaged or if the power cord have been damaged. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, by a approved service centre or by a qualified person, in order to avoid any danger.

- All repair work other than cleaning and basic maintenance by the customer must be done by an approved service centre.

• Use only original components and accessories. The manufacturer cannot accept any liability if this not the case.
• Make sure the lid (B) is properly locked onto the blender jug (C) before operating the blender.
• When mixing hot liquids, remove the measuring cap (A) so that the steam can escape.
• Do not remove the lid (B) before the blades have completely stopped.
• Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing the accessories.

Caution: never pour or blend liquids or ingredients where the temperature is higher than 80^ C blending hot ingredients, keep hands well away from the lid and measuring cap in order to any risk of burns.

Before using your blender for the first time

• Before using the appliance for the first time, clean all the accessories in warm water and a little washing-up liquid (except for the motor unit: see “Cleaning” §). Rinse and dry them carefully.
• Ensure that all packaging has been removed before using your appliance.
• Make sure that the seal (E) is properly positioned onto the blade holder base (F) (Fig. 1).

Using the blender

1. Lock the blade holder (F) onto the blender jug (C) by giving it a quarter turn (fig. 2), without forgetting the seal (E).
2. Place the spoon holder (G) on the motor unit (H) (Fig. 3).
3. Place the jug (C) on the motor unit (H) (Fig. 4). Two positions are possible: handle to the left or handle to the right.
4. Place the ingredients to be mixed into the jug (C), starting with the liquid ingredients without ever exceeding the maximum level (1.25 l) (Fig. 5).
5. Lock the lid (B) on the jug (C). The lid (B) and its measuring cap (A) must always be fitted properly when the appliance is operating (Fig. 6). Use either the opening in the lid (B) or the spoon (D) to add ingredients (Fig. 7).

Using the different functions of the blender :

CONTINUOUS OPERATION: speeds 1 to 5

Depending on the speed selected, the blades rotate at different speeds. Whatever the speed selected the start-up is gradual thanks to the electronic card which controls the blender, in order to optimise blending.

It is possible to change the speed by simply pressing another button. The operating time for each sp is automatically limited to 1 minute; you can restart the blender if your mixture is not quite ready.

SPEEDS PREPARATIONS
1	Onions and shallots
2	Pancakes, waffles
3	Milk shakes, mayonnaise
4	Soups, cocktails
5	Tomato sauce, coulis, vegetable purée

PULSE FUNCTION

This function enables you to refine the blending and mixing of your preparations. The blender operation for as long as you keep pressing the button. The blender will stop when you release the button.

ICE-CRUSH FUNCTION

This function allows you to :

a) When using the blender with the blender jug (C), pressing this button once begins the operating cycle which allows you to make crushed ice. You can stop the blender whenever you want by pre the button again or the blender will shut down automatically after working for 1 minute.
b) When using the blender with the spice mill accessory (K), pressing this button for at least two seconds will start the optimum operating cycle for preparing ground coffee.

MINI-CHOPPER ACCESSORY (J) (depending on model)

This accessory allows you to chop up to 100g of cubed raw or cooked meat in 15 seconds, or onion parsley, etc., using the pulse function of your blender. Add the ingredients to the bowl (J2). Place and lock the lid (J1) onto the accessory bowl (J2) (Fig. 8).

Place the unit (J) on the engine block (H), making sure the markings are lined up.

SPICE MILL ACCESSORY (K) (depending on model)

This accessory allows you to:

• Grind up to 40 g coffee within 30 seconds maximum.
• Grind various dried fruit and nuts such as hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, dates and spices in just a few seconds. Add the ingredients to the bowl (K2). Place and lock the lid (K1) onto the accessory bowl (K2) (Fig. 8).

Place the unit (K) on the engine block (H), making sure the markings are lined up.

UNLOCKING THE ACCESSORIES (J & K) (Fig. 9).

Cleaning

• Unplug the blender and remove all the accessories.
• Wipe the motor unit (H) down with a damp cloth. Dry it carefully.
• Never place the motor unit (H) under a running tap.
• To make it easier to clean the jug (C), unlock the blade holder (F) and remove the seal (E) before cleaning.
• Rinse the jug (C) and all its accessories under running water.
• Handle the blades with extreme care, as they are very sharp.
• All the accessories can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

What to do if your appliance does not work?

PROBLEMS CAUSE SOLUTION
The appliance is not working.	The plug is not inserted correctly. Connect the appliance to a socket with the correct voltage.
	The jug or accessory is not properly fitted onto the motor unit.	Check that the jug or the accessory has been fitted properly onto the motor unit.
Excessive vibrations.	The product is not placed on a flat, stable heat-resistant work-surface.	Place the product on a flat, stable heat-resistant work-surface.
	The jug or accessory is not properly fitted onto the motor unit.	Check that the jug or the accessory has been fitted properly onto the motor unit.
The lid is leaking.	The quantity of food being processed is too great.	Reduce the quantity of ingredients. Never exceed the maximum level (1.25 l) of the blender jug.
	The lid is not fitted properly. Lock the lid properly onto the blender jug.
The blades do not turn easily.	Pieces of food too big or too hard. Reduce the size or quantity of ingredients. Add liquid.
The jug is leaking from the bottom.	The seal is not properly fitted and the blade holder is not positioned correctly. The liquid or ingredients used have been too hot and the seal has begun to persist	Reposition the seal and lock the blade holder correctly.Never pour or blend liquids or ingredients where the temperature is higher than 80°C.

Your blender still does not work?

- Please contact an approved service centre (see the list in the service booklet).

HELPLINE:

If you have any product problems or queries, please contact our Customer Relations Team first for e help and advice:

0845 602 1454 - UK

[phone] - Ireland

or consult our website – www.tefal.co.uk

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