SSMD 600 A1 - Hand blender SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Immersion blender
Brand	SilverCrest
Model	SSMD 600 A1
Power	600 W
Mains voltage	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Protection class	II
Max continuous operation time	1 minute (30 seconds for hard foods)
Speeds	6 adjustable speeds + turbo
Motor block material	Plastic
Blending foot material	Stainless steel (stainless steel blades)
Dishwasher-safe blending foot	Yes
Motor block washable with water	No, wipe with a damp cloth
Child safety	Not to be used by children; keep out of reach
Included accessories	Motor block, blending foot, instruction manual
Weight	Approx. 0.8 kg
Warranty	3 years (HOYER Handel GmbH)

Frequently Asked Questions - SSMD 600 A1 SILVERCREST

How to assemble the immersion blender?

Place the blending foot on the motor block aligning the interlocking mark (▼) with the lock symbol (). Rotate until it clicks audibly. Do not plug in until the foot is attached.

How to use the turbo function?

Press and hold the TURBO button to blend at maximum speed (speed setting is ignored). Release to stop. Suitable for harder foods.

Can I blend hot or boiling foods?

No, do not use the appliance for boiling liquids or during cooking. Wait for foods to cool slightly.

What is the maximum continuous operation time?

The immersion blender can operate for 1 minute continuously, then must cool for 2 minutes. For very hard foods, limit to 30 seconds.

How to clean the blending foot?

The blending foot can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand with warm water and dish soap. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly. Never immerse the motor block in water.

Which foods should not be blended?

Avoid very hard foods such as bones, ice cubes, nutmeg, grains, coffee beans, spices or chocolate. The appliance is not designed for chopping these ingredients.

What to do if the blades do not turn?

Immediately unplug. Check if an obstacle is blocking the container, if the food is too thick or hard, or if the blending foot is incorrectly assembled. Eliminate the cause before reusing.

How to store the appliance?

Unplug. You can hang the motor block by the suspension eyelet. Choose a location away from heat and moisture, out of reach of children.

What is the warranty and how to activate it?

Warranty of 3 years from date of purchase. Keep the receipt. In case of defect, contact customer service (0800 919270 in France) with article number IAN 315278 and a description of the problem.

Can I blend frozen fruits?

No, do not blend frozen foods (ice cubes, whole frozen fruits). Thaw fruits first or use at room temperature to avoid damaging the appliance.

USER MANUAL SSMD 600 A1 SILVERCREST

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GB IE Operating instructions

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1. Overview 14
2. Intended purpose 15
3. Safety information .... 15
4. Items supplied 18
5. Installation 18

5.1 Connecting the blender (Figure A).... 18

5.2 Removing the blender (Figure B) 18

1. Operation 19

6.1 Operating times.... 19
6.2 Operating elements.... 19
6.3 Application area.... 19

1. Cleaning 20
2. Storage 20
3. Recipes 21
4. Troubleshooting 22
5. Disposal 23
6. Technical specifications 23
7. Warranty of the HOYER Handel GmbH 24

1. Overview

1 Power cable with mains plug
2 Motor unit
3 Blender
4 T U R B O Turbo button (fixed turbo speed)
5 I Power button (adjustable speed)
6 Speed controller
7 Eyelet for hanging up the motor unit)
8 Attachment marking
9 Ⓞ️ Marking for unlocking (☐) and locking (☐)

Thank you for your trust!

We congratulate you on your new hand blender.

For a safe handling of the product and in order to get to know the entire scope of features:

• Thoroughly read these operating instructions prior to initial use.
• Above all, observe the safety instructions!
• The device should only be used as described in these instructions.
• Keep these operating instructions for information purposes.
• If you pass the device on to someone else, please include these operating instructions. The operating instructions are a part of the product.

We hope you enjoy using your new hand blender!

Symbol on your device

The food-safe material of devices with this symbol will not change the taste or smell of food.

2. Intended purpose

The hand blender is designed exclusively for crushing and puréeing food.

The device is designed for private, domestic use. The device must only be used indoors. This device must not be used for commercial purposes.

Foreseeable misuse

WARNING! Risk of material damage!

- Do not use the device for chopping particularly hard food, e.g. frozen food, bones, nutmeg, grain, coffee beans or spices. This device is also not intended for processing chocolate.

3. Safety information

Warnings

If necessary, the following warnings will be used in these operating instructions:

DANGER! High risk: failure to observe this warning may result in injury to life and limb.

WARNING! Moderate risk: failure to observe this warning may result in injury or serious material damage.

CAUTION: low risk: failure to observe this warning may result in minor injury or material damage.

NOTE: circumstances and specifics that must be observed when handling the device.

Instructions for safe operation

• This device must not be used by children.
• Children must not play with the device.
• The device and the power cable must be kept away from children.
• This device can be used by people with restricted physical, sensory or intellectual abilities or people without adequate experience and/ or understanding if they are supervised or instructed on how to use this device safely and if they are aware of the resulting risks.
• This device is equally intended for use in the home and in applications similar to the home, such as for example...

...in kitchens for employees in shops, offices and other commercial areas; ...on agricultural estates; ...by customers in hotels, motels and other residential facilities; ...in bed-and-breakfast establishments.

- Disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket ...

... when it is not supervised, ... before you assemble or disassemble the device, and ... before you clean the device.

- Misuse of the device may result in injuries.

- The blades are very sharp. Be particularly careful when emptying the bowl and when cleaning the blades that you do not cut yourself.

- Clean all parts and surfaces that will come into contact with food before using the device for the first time (see “Cleaning” on page 20).

- If the mains power cable of this device should become damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's customer service department or a similarly qualified specialist, in order to avoid any hazards.

- Switch the device off and pull out the mains plug from the wall socket before you exchange auxiliary or additional equipment moving in operation.

DANGER for children

• Packing materials are not children's toys. Children should not be allowed to play with the plastic bags: There is a risk of suffocation.
• Keep the device out of the reach of children.

DANGER to and from pets and livestock

Electrical devices can represent a hazard to pets and livestock. In addition, animals can also cause damage to the device. For this reason you should keep animals away from electrical devices at all times.

DANGER! Risk of electric shock due to moisture

• This device must never be operated close to a bathtub, shower, filled hand basin or similar.
• The motor unit, the power cable and the mains plug must not be immersed in water or other liquids.
• Protect the motor unit from dampness and dripping and splashing water.
• Should liquids enter the motor unit, pull out the mains plug immediately. Have the device checked before reusing.
• Never touch the device with wet hands.
• If the device falls into water, disconnect the mains plug immediately. Only then is it safe to retrieve the device.

DANGER! Risk of electric shock

• Plug the mains plug into the wall socket only after the motor unit has been assembled complete with the selected accessory parts.
• Only connect the mains plug to a properly installed and easily accessible wall socket whose voltage corresponds to the specifications on the rating plate. The wall socket must continue to be eas-

ily accessible after the device is plugged in.

• Ensure that the power cable cannot be damaged by sharp edges or hot points. Do not wrap the power cable around the device.
• Even after it has been switched off, the device has not been completely disconnected from the mains. In order to fully disconnect it, pull out the mains plug.
• When using the device, ensure that the power cable cannot be trapped or crushed.
• To pull the mains plug out of the wall socket, always pull on the mains plug, and never on the power cable.
• Disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket ...

... if there is a fault, ... when the blender is not in operation, ... prior to each cleaning, and ... during thunderstorms.

• Do not use the device if there is visible damage to the device or the power cable.
• To avoid any risk, do not make modifications to the product.

DANGER! Risk of injury from cutting

The blades are sharp. Please be very careful when handling them. When washing manually, the water should be sufficiently clear that you can see the blades easily.
- Never reach into the rotating blades. Do not touch rotating parts with spoons or similar utensils. Keep long hair or loose clothing away from rotating parts as well.
- The blade continues to rotate after the device is switched off. Wait until the blade has come to a standstill before you pull the hand blender out of the food.

WARNING! Risk of material damage

• The device is designed for a maximum operating time of 1 minute without interruption (see “Operating times” on page 19).
• In order to prevent damage to the device, interrupt the blending process immediately if the blade is either turning with difficulty or not turning at all. Pull out the mains plug and check whether there is something in the bowl blocking movement or whether the food is too tough. Also check whether the device is assembled correctly.
• Do not use the device for boiling liquids or during the cooking process.
• Only use the original accessories.
• Do not use any astringent or abrasive cleaning agents.

4. Items supplied

1 Motor unit 2
1 Blender 3
1 Operating instructions

5. Installation

• Remove all packing material.
• Check to ensure that all parts are present and undamaged.
• Clean the device prior to its first use (see "Cleaning" on page 20)!

DANGER! Risk of electric shock!

- Only plug the mains plug 1 into a wall socket if the motor unit 2 has been connected to the blender 3.

5.1 Connecting the blender (Figure A)

1. Place the blender 3 on the motor unit 2 in such a way, that the attachment marking ▼ 8 points to the symbol 🔍 9.
2. Turn the blender 3 in such a way, that the attachment marking ▼ 8 on the motor unit 2 points to the lock marking 🔒 9. The blender 3 must engage noticeably.

5.2 Removing the blender (Figure B)

- To remove, turn the blender 3 in such a way that the attachment marking ▼8 points to the unlock marking 🔍9 and pull the blender 3 off the motor unit 2.

6. Operation

DANGER! Risk of injury from cutting!

• Never reach into the rotating blades. Do not touch rotating parts with spoons or similar utensils. Keep long hair or loose clothing away from rotating parts as well.
• Only switch on the device when the blender 3 is immersed in the foodstuff.
• The blade continues to rotate after the device is switched off. Wait until the blender 3 stops moving before you take it out of the food.

WARNING!

• The device is designed for a maximum operating time of 1 minute without interruption (see “Operating times” on page 19).
• In order to prevent damage to the device, interrupt the blending process immediately if the blade is either turning with difficulty or not turning at all. Pull out the mains plug 1 and check whether there is something in the bowl blocking movement or whether the food is too tough. Also check whether the device is assembled correctly.

6.1 Operating times

We recommend the following operating times:

- Blender up to 1 minute without interruption, then 2 minutes break

6.2 Operating elements

- Speed controller: 6

The blending speed is adjustable from 1 (minimum) to 6 (maximum speed).

- Power button: 5

Keep the power button 5 pressed to work at the set speed. Release it to switch the device off.

- TURBO: 4

Keep TURBO 4 pressed for blending at maximum speed. The speed controller setting is irrelevant here. Release TURBO 4 to switch the device off.

6.3 Application area

The blender 3 is ideal for pureeing cooked fruit and vegetables and for mixing drinks, soups, sauces, etc. and for making milk-shakes.

Do not use the blender 3 for extremely hard food such as ice cubes, nuts or the like.

NOTES:

• Adapt the rotation speed to suit the foodstuff to be blended. Select normal speed for soft foodstuffs to be blended (1-6) and turbo speed for harder foodstuffs (TURBO 4).

• Before blending, ensure that there is a sufficient amount of liquid in the container!

• Cut the cooked fruit and vegetables into small pieces.

• Fill food into a suitable container.
• Immerse the blender into the food to be pureed/ mixed.
• Connect the mains plug 1 with the wall socket

• To blend at normal speed, keep the power button 5 pressed.
  To blend at turbo speed, keep TURBO 4 pressed.

• Move the blender 3 up and down a bit in the foodstuff, to ensure that it is blended evenly.

• When you are finished, release the power button 5 or TURBO 4.
• After blending wait until standstill before you remove the blade, then pull the mains plug 1 and take the blender 3 out of the food.
• Clean the device immediately if possible.

NOTE: if the blender 3 builds up a suction and adheres to the bottom of the vessel, release the power button 5 or TURBO 4 briefly.

7. Cleaning

Clean the device prior to its first use!

DANGER! Risk of electric shock!

• Pull the mains plug 1 out of the wall socket before you clean the device.
• The motor unit 2, power cable and mains plug 1 must not be immersed into water or other liquids.

DANGER! Risk of injury from cutting!

- When washing manually, the water should be sufficiently clear that you can see the blade easily.

WARNING! Risk of material damage!

- Do not use any astringent or abrasive cleaning agents.

Wiping off

Wipe off the motor unit 2 using a slightly damp cloth.

Dishwasher / Washing off

- The blender 3 can be ... ... cleaned in the dishwasher, or

... washed by hand in warm water with detergent. Afterwards, rinse the blender with clean water.

- Dry all parts carefully, before reassembling the device and storing it.

Some cleaning tips

• Preferably clean the blender 3 immediately after use, to prevent food residues from drying on and sticking to the hand blender.
  • After processing very salty foodstuffs, the blender 3 should be rinsed immediately.

8. Storage

DANGER for children!

- Keep the device out of the reach of children.

DANGER!

- In order to avoid accidents, the mains plug 1 must never be connected to a wall socket while in storage.

• Select a location where neither high temperatures nor moisture can affect the device.
• You may suspend the motor unit 2 at the eyelet 7.

9. Recipes

Vegetables cream soup

2 - 4 persons

Ingredients

• 2 - 3 tsp oil
• 200 g onions
• 200 g potatoes (preferably floury potatoes)
• 200 g carrots
• 350 - 400 ml vegetable bouillon (fresh or instant powder)
• Salt, pepper, nutmeg
• 5 g parsley

Preparation

1. Peel the onions and cut them into fine dices. Wash and peel the carrots and cut them into slices. Peel the potatoes, wash them and cut them into about 2 cm large dices.
2. Heat the oil in a pot and sweat the onions in it. Add carrots and potatoes and sweat them too. Pour on bouillon so that the vegetables are well covered and cook them for 10 - 15 minutes until soft. Add bouillon if necessary so that the vegetables are always covered.
3. Wash the parsley, shake it dry and remove the stalks. Tear the parsley into rough pieces and add it to the soup. Puree it with the blender 3 for about 1 minute. Season with salt, pepper and ground nutmeg.

Pumpkin soup

4 persons

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 10 - 20 g fresh ginger
  • 3 tsp rapeseed oil
• 400 g pumpkin pulp (preferably Hokkaido pumpkin because its skin gets soft when cooked and needs not be peeled)
  • 250 - 300 ml coconut milk
  • 250 - 500 ml vegetable bouillon
• Juice of half an orange
• some dry white wine
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt, pepper

Preparation

1. Peel and cut onions and garlic in dices. Peel ginger and cut it in fine dices. First sweat onions and ginger in hot oil. Add the garlic after 2 minutes and sweat it too.
2. Thoroughly wash the pumpkin using a vegetable brush under warm water and then cut it into 2 - 3 cm large dices. (Other sorts of pumpkin than hokkaido must first be peeled).
3. Add pumpkin dices to the onions and ginger and sweat them too. Add half the amount of the coconut milk and then add so much vegetable bouillon that the pumpkin is well covered. Cook with closed cover about 20 - 25 minutes until soft.
4. Puree it using the blender 3. Add so much coconut milk until the soup has the right, slightly creamy consistency.
5. Season the soup with orange juice, white wine, sugar, salt and pepper to give it a spicy but also sweet and balanced acidic-salty flavour.

Sweet fruit spread

Ingredients

• 250 g strawberries or other fruit (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 package (about 125 g) of gelling sugar without cooking
  • 1 squirt of lemon juice
  • 1 large pinch of the core of a vanilla pod

Preparation

1. Wash and clean the strawberries and remove their green stem bases.
2. Drain them well on a sieve so that excess water can drain and the spread will not become too liquid. Cut larger strawberries into small pieces.
3. Weigh 250 g of strawberries and put them into a suitable mixing beaker.
4. Add a bit of lemon juice.
5. Where appropriate, scrape off the core of a vanilla pod and add it.
6. Add the contents of the package of gel-ling sugar without cooking and blend it thoroughly using the blender 3 for 45-60 seconds. If there are still larger pieces let the whole rest for 2 minutes and puree it again for 60 seconds.
7. Enjoy it right away or fill the fruit spread into a glass with screw lid and close it.

10. Troubleshooting

If your device fails to function as required, please try this checklist first. Perhaps there is only a minor problem, and you can solve it yourself.

DANGER! Risk of electric shock!

- Do not attempt to repair the device yourself under any circumstances.

Fault	Possible causes / Action
No function	Has the device been connected to the power supply?Check the connection.
Blade not turning or turning with difficulty.	Switch off immediately, pull out mains plug 1 and check:- Blockage bowl?- Food too tough or too hard?- Device not assembled correctly?

11. Disposal

This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EC. The symbol showing a wheelie bin crossed through indicates that the product requires separate refuse collection in the European Union. This applies to the product and all accessories marked with this symbol. Products identified with this symbol may not be discarded with normal household waste, but must be taken to a collection point for recycling electric and electronic appliances. Recycling helps to reduce the consumption of raw materials and protect the environment.

Packaging

When disposing of the packaging, make sure you comply with the environmental regulations applicable in your country.

12. Technical specifications

Model: SSMD 600	A1
Mains voltage: 220	-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Protection class: II
Power rating: 600	W
Max. continuous operation:	1 minute30 seconds for very hard or tough food

Symbols used

	Double insulation
	Certified Safety. Devices must comply with the generally acknowledged rules of technology and the German Product Safety Act (Produktsicherheitsgesetz - ProdSG).
	With the CE marking, HOYER Handel GmbH declares the conformity with EU guidelines.
	This symbol reminds you to dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
	Recyclable materials: cardboard (except corrugated cardboard)
	The symbol identifies parts that can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Subject to technical modifications.

13. Warranty of the HOYER Handel GmbH

Dear Customer,

your device is provided with a 3 year warranty starting with the purchase date. In the event of product defects, you are entitled to statutory rights against the vendor. These statutory rights are not restricted by our warranty presented in the following.

Warranty conditions

The warranty period starts with the purchase date. Please keep the original purchase receipt in a safe place. This document is required to verify the purchase.

If within three years from the purchase date of this product a material or factory defect occurs, the product will be repaired or replaced by us – at our discretion – free of charge to you. This warranty implies that within the period of three years the defective device and the purchase receipt are presented, including a brief written description of the defect and the time it occurred.

If the defect is covered by our warranty, the repaired or a new product will be returned to you. No new warranty period starts with a repair or replacement of the product.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects

The warranty period is not extended when the warranty has been claimed. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts. Any damages and defects already existing at the time of purchase must be reported immediately upon unpacking. Repairs arising after the expiration of the warranty period are subject to a charge.

Warranty coverage

The device was produced carefully according to strict quality guidelines and tested diligently prior to delivery.

The warranty applies to material or factory defects.

Excluded from the warranty are wear parts subject to normal wear and damages to fragile parts, e.g. switches, batteries, lamps or other parts manufactured from glass.

This warranty expires if the product is damaged, not used as intended or not serviced. For the proper operation of the product, all instructions listed in the operating instructions must be observed carefully. Any form of use and handling that is advised against in the operating instructions or warned against must always be avoided.

The product is only intended for private and not for commercial use. In the case of incorrect and improper treatment, use of force and interventions not performed by our authorised Service Centre, the warranty shall cease.

Handling in case of a warranty claim

In order to ensure prompt processing of your matter, please observe the following notes:

• Please keep the article number
  IAN: 315278 and the purchase receipt as a purchase verification for all inquiries.
• The article number can be found on the rating plate, an engraving, the title page of your instructions (in the bottom left), or as a label on the rear or underside of the device.
• If faulty operation or other defects occur, first contact the Service Centre listed in the following by telephone or email.
• Then, you are able to send a product reported as defective free of charge to the service address specified to you, including the purchase receipt and the information on the defect and when it occurred.

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Service Centre

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IE Service Ireland

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MT Service Malta

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CY Service Cyprus

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IAN: 315278

Supplier

Please note that the following address is no

service address. First contact the aforementioned Service Centre.

HOYER Handel GmbH

Tasköprüstraße 3

DE-22761 Hamburg

GERMANY

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