BL 5014 - Blender AMICA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Hand Blender
Brand	Amica
Model	BL 5014
Power	600 W (estimated)
Voltage	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Speed Control	Variable dial (+/-) and turbo button
Jug Capacity	800 ml
Chopper Bowl Capacity	500 ml
Attachments Included	Blending shaft, chopper blade, whisk, lid gear unit, whisk gear unit, attachment holder
Material	Plastic housing, stainless steel blades
Anti-Slip Base	Yes, rubber rings on jug and chopper bowl
Dishwasher Safe Parts	All attachments except motor unit and lid gear unit
Motor Unit Cleaning	Wipe with damp cloth only; do not immerse
Safety Features	Automatic shut-off (assumed), blade guard, warning against hot liquids
Max Continuous Operation (Blending)	1 minute
Max Continuous Operation (Chopping hard food)	15 seconds
Max Continuous Operation (Whisking)	2 minutes
Cooling Time Between Uses	5 minutes to room temperature
Warranty	2 years (as per warranty card)

Frequently Asked Questions - BL 5014 AMICA

How to clean the hand blender?

Clean the motor unit and lid gear unit with a damp cloth only. Do not immerse the motor unit in water. All other components (blender shaft, chopper bowl, jug, whisk) are dishwasher safe. After processing salty food, rinse the blades immediately.

Can I blend hot liquids?

No, do not blend boiling food. The appliance is designed for cold or warm ingredients only. Hot liquids may cause splashing or damage.

What is the maximum operating time?

For blending, do not exceed 1 minute. For chopping hard food, max 15 seconds. For whisking, max 2 minutes. Allow the motor to cool for 5 minutes between uses.

Can I chop ice cubes or hard spices?

No, do not chop very hard products such as ice cubes, nutmeg, coffee beans, or grains. The chopper is intended for softer foods like meat, herbs, nuts, and onions.

How to attach the blender shaft?

Align the gear unit on the blender shaft with the motor unit, then twist until it locks. Ensure it is securely attached before use. Refer to Figure 2, item 1 in the manual.

What should I do if the blades get jammed?

Immediately pull the plug from the socket. Then carefully remove the obstruction. Exercise caution as the blades are very sharp. Do not attempt to clean while connected.

Is the blender suitable for making baby food?

Yes, the blender shaft attachment is perfect for preparing baby food, sauces, soups, and milkshakes. Blend liquids or soft foods; do not blend dry ingredients without liquid.

How to use the whisk attachment?

Insert the whisk into the whisk gear unit, then attach to the motor unit and twist to lock. Place whisk in bowl before starting. Use only for whipping cream, egg whites, or dessert mixes. Max 2 minutes operation.

Can I use the blender continuously for multiple servings?

Do not blend continuously more than three servings without a break. After each use, let the motor unit cool to room temperature (about 5 minutes) to prevent overheating.

What does the warranty cover?

Warranty service is as stated on the warranty card. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper use. For full details, refer to the warranty card included with the product.

USER MANUAL BL 5014 AMICA

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PL INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI....2

EN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....14

CS NÁVOD K OBSLUZE....23

GRATULUJEMY WYBORU SPRZĘTU MARKI AMICA

SZANOWNI PAŃSTWO!

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OBSŁUGA I WYPOSAŻENIE

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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN AMICA APPLIANCE

DEAR CUSTOMER,

Your Amica appliance is exceptionally easy to use and extremely efficient. Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer, the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to safety and functionality.

Before using the appliance, please carefully read these Operating Instructions

CONTENTS

Safety instructions for use....15

Description of the appliance....19

Cleaning and maintenance....21

Warranty and after sales service....22

The appliance is designed for household use only.

The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes, which do not affect operation of the appliance.

The pictures in this operating instructions are for illustration only.

Note! To minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:

Carefully read this instruction before using the appli- ance.

Children do not realize the dangers that can arise when using electrical appliances; therefore keep the appliance out of reach of children.

Do not immerse the body of the appliance in water or other liquids. Immersing in water may cause an electric shock.

If water spills on the external components of the appliance, dry it thoroughly before switching back on. Do not touch wet surfaces in contact with the appliance connected to power supply, immediately disconnect it from the mains.

Do not use the appliance if it shows any signs of damage to the power cord, or if the appliance has been dropped on the floor.

After use, always pull out the plug from the socket, and also in case of any malfunction, before cleaning or before changing accessories.

When pulling out the plug from the wall outlet, never pull by the cord, only the plug, holding the socket with your other hand.

The appliance is Class II fire protection electrical equipment.

Do not attempt to remove any parts of the housing.

To prevent damage to the power cord, do not place it over sharp edges or close to hot surfaces.

Do not expose the appliance to rain or humidity, and do not use it outdoors. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.

If the power cord or plug is damaged, it should be replaced by a professional repair shop in order to avoid hazard.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Using attachments that were not supplied with the product may cause damage to the appliance.

Never place the appliance on hot surfaces.

Take caution when cleaning the attachments

Never leave the appliance connected to the mains without supervision.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by persons inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless under supervision or in accordance with the instructions as communicated to them by persons responsible for their safety. Children shall not play with the appliance.

Pull the plug from the wall outlet before replacing accessories.

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance should not be performed by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a competent person.

The surface on which the appliance is used shall be level, clean and dry.

Do not blend boiling food.

If blades get jammed pull the plug out of the socket before attempting to clean the attachment. Exercise caution. Blades are very sharp.

During operation do not touch the blades and pay special attention to the long hair and garments.

Some attachments are equipped with sharp blades. Be cautious when using them.

Do not exceed the operating time and the quantity of blended products listed in the table.

Do not blend continuously more than three servings. Wait until the motor unit cools down to room temperature.

During operation, do not touch any components except the motor unit and/or container. Other components may cause danger to health and / or life during operation.

The appliance is designed for blending / mixing food, do not use it for other purposes.

UNPACKING

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During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. After unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environment.

All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate symbol.

Important! Packaging materials (bags, polyethylene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.

DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE

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In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU and local legislation regarding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed-out waste container. This marking indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other household waste after it has been used.

The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collection centre collecting used electrical and electronic goods. The collectors, including local collection points, shops and local authority departments provide recycling schemes.

Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps avoid environmental and health hazards resulting from the presence of dangerous components and the inappropriate storage and processing of such goods.

Features and components (Figure 1, item)

1 - Speed control dial [+/-]
3 - Turbo button
4 - Motor
5 - Blender shaft attachment
6 - Lid gear unit
7 - Chopping blade
8 - 500 ml chopper bowl
9 - Anti-slip rubber ring
10 - Jug (max. 800ml)
11 - Anti-slip rubber ring
12 - Whisk gear unit
13- Whisk
14- Attachment holder

2 - On/Off button (use the dial to set the speed)

How to use the blender shaft attachment? (Fig. 2, item 1)

The hand blender is perfect for preparing dips, sauces, soups, mayonnaises and baby food, as well as for blending and preparing milkshakes.

1. Attach blender shaft by twisting the ger unit on the motor unit until it locks.
2. Place the blender shaft in the bowl. Set the speed using the speed control dial [+/-], then press the On/Off start blending.
3. Do not use the blender for more than 1 minute!
4. Warning: The blade is very sharp!
5. Warning: Do not blend products without any liquid!

How to use the chopper? (Fig. 2, item 2)

Do not chop very hard products such as ice cubes, nutmeg, coffee beans and grains.

Before chopping...

1. Carefully remove the plastic cover from the blade.

Note! The blade is very sharp! Always hold the blade unit by its upper plastic part.

1. Place the blade on the centre pin of the chopper bowl. Push the blade down and lock the bowl.
   Always place the chopping bowl on a non-slip surface.
2. Place the food in the chopper bowl.
3. Place the lid gear unit on the chopper bowl.
4. Insert the motor unit into lid gear unit and turn until it locks.
5. Press the on/off button to start chopping. When chopping hold the motor unit with one hand and the chopping bowl with the other.
6. After use, remove the motor unit from the lid gear unit.
7. Then remove the lid gear unit from the chopper bowl. Carefully remove the blade.
8. Carefully remove the blade.
9. Scoop the processed food out of the chopper bowl.
10. Do not chop hard food for more than 15 seconds.

How to use the whisk? (Fig. 2, item 3)

The whisk should only be used for whipping cream, egg whites and biscuits and ready-made dessert mixes.

1. Insert the whisk into the whisk holder, then attach by turning the gear unit on the motor unit until it locks.

2. Put the whisk in the bowl and only then start the motor unit. Press the on/off button to start.

3. Do not use the whisk for more than 2 minutes.

4. After use, detach the gear unit from the motor unit. Then remove the whisk from gear unit.

FEATURES AND COMPONENTS

Note!

Do not use the blender for more than 1 minute or for more than 15 seconds when fragmenting hard food products. Leave the appliance to cool down to room temperature for about 5 minutes after each use.

When finished turn off the appliance, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove the blending attachment from the bowl. This will prevent splashing the food around the bowl.

Blending attachment blades are very sharp, so be cautious.

The time it takes to prepare food

Type of food Weight [g] preparation time [s]
500 ml chopper bowl
meat 250 8
herbs 50 8
nuts 100 8
ser 100 5
bread 80 5
onion150 8
Lady fingers, biscuits 150 6
fruits 200 6

Note!

Large products should be cut into 1-2 cm pieces to facilitate and speed up the blending process.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the motor unit and the lid gear unit with a damp cloth only.

Do not immerse the motor unit in water!

1. All other components are dishwasher safe. After preparing very salty food, rinse the blades with water right away.
2. Also, be careful not to use too much detergent or the water-softening salt in the dishwasher.
3. When processing food with a dye, the plastic component may become discoloured; wipe them with vegetable oil before putting them in the dishwasher.
4. Be careful as the blades are very sharp.
5. Unplug the appliance from power before cleaning.

Note!

The blades are very sharp, so take extra care when handling and cleaning.

Warranty

Warranty service as stated on the warranty card.

The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product.

Manufacturer's Declaration

The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following European directives:

• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EC
• ErP Directive 2009/125/EC
• Directive RoHS 2011/65/EC

and has thus been marked with the C symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made available to market regulators.

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