31577 - Blender Lakeland - Free user manual and instructions

Type de produit	Blender
Marque	Lakeland
Modele	31577
Puissance	800 watts
Capacite du bol	1.5 litres
Materiau du bol	Verre resistant a la chaleur
Materiau des lames	Acier inoxydable
Nombre de vitesses	2 vitesses plus impulsion
Dimensions (L x P x H)	20 cm x 18 cm x 40 cm
Poids	2.5 kg
Alimentation	220-240V, 50/60Hz
Cordon d'alimentation	1.2 metres
Fonctions principales	Mixer, emietter, pulveriser, emulsionner
Nettoyage	Bol et couvercle lavables au lave-vaisselle
Securite	Base antiderapante
Pieces detachees	Bol, couvercle, lames, joint disponibles
Garantie	2 ans

Frequently Asked Questions - 31577 Lakeland

How do I clean the blender jar?

The jar and lid are dishwasher safe. For hand washing, use warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Do not immerse the base in water.

What is the maximum capacity for blending?

Do not fill beyond the 1.5 litre mark on the jar. For hot liquids, only fill to half to avoid spillage.

Can I blend hot ingredients?

Yes, the glass jar is heat resistant. However, allow hot liquids to cool slightly before blending and never blend boiling liquid.

How do I use the pulse function?

Press the Pulse button in short bursts for coarse chopping or to control texture. Release to stop immediately.

What should I do if the blender stops working?

Check that the jar is properly locked onto the base. If overheating, the thermal cut-out may have activated; unplug and let cool for 15 minutes.

Can I crush ice with this blender?

Yes, use the Pulse function for ice crushing. Do not fill more than 6 ice cubes at a time.

How do I replace the blade assembly?

Unscrew the blade base from the jar using a cloth for grip. Replace with a genuine Lakeland blade assembly. Ensure the seal is in place.

Is the blender suitable for grinding nuts?

Yes, it can grind soft nuts and seeds using the Pulse function. For harder nuts, chop them first or use a dedicated grinder.

What is the warranty period?

Lakeland offers a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Keep your receipt for proof of purchase.

Can I blend without the lid?

No, always use the lid to prevent splashing. The blender will not operate if the lid is not properly locked.

USER MANUAL 31577 Lakeland

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Model: 31577

LAKELAND TOUCHSCREEN SOUP MAKER

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Touchscreen Soup Maker.

Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

This Touchscreen Soup Maker chops, blends, cooks, simmers and stirs your soup from start to finished perfection, all in one jug. It has four automatic settings that allow you to choose from a smooth, creamy soup right through to a chunky hearty broth. It also cooks and blends up sauce and crushes ice.

You can manually set the Soup Maker so you can still cook your favourite recipes, it will blend your ingredients in short, gentle bursts. It is quick and easy to clean, with an auto-clean setting, non-stick heating plate, and cleaning brush to reach underneath the blade.

Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the company back in the 1960s.

Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

CONTENTS

Product features 4

Display....5

Safety cautions 6-7

Before using the Touchscreen Soup Maker for the first time 8-9

Using the auto clean setting 8

Instructions for use 10-17

Using the automatic settings 10

Using the manual setting 14

Blending....17

Recipes 18-24

Frequently asked questions 25

Care and cleaning 26

Electrical connections 27

Recycling your electricals 27

PRODUCT FEATURES

DISPLAY

SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described in this instruction book.

- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.

- Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the appliance before the first use.

- Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

- Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.

- Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the socket to "off" and remove the plug from the mains socket.

- Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recommended by Lakeland.

- To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or lid in water or other liquids.

- Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

- For indoor use only.

• For domestic use only.

- This appliance should be used for preparation of food and drinks as described within the instructions for use that accompany it.

- Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
- Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
- An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
- This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
- WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies and children. These bags are not toys.
- Be careful when adding ingredients through the feed hole. Do not insert utensils through the feed hole. Do not add cold liquids, hot steam will escape and can burn.
- CAUTION: The blade is very sharp, do not touch. Care must be taken when emptying the jug and during cleaning.
- Keep the appliance, plug and lead away from hot ovens, electric and gas burners, flames and hot surfaces.
- The Touchscreen Soup Maker should only be used at least 10cm away from walls and other surfaces, to allow sufficient airflow.
- DO NOT operate the Touchscreen Soup Maker empty, and never fill the jug beyond the 'MAX' marks on the side of the jug.

WARNING – HOT SURFACES

• The jug, heating plate and base unit, and surfaces marked with this symbol will get very hot during use.
  • DO NOT TOUCH as possible injury could occur.

Wear oven gloves when removing the jug from the base unit. Allow the appliance to cool completely before touching these surfaces, handling, moving or storing this appliance.

• Be careful when removing the lid and the measuring cup.
• Remove the lid slowly by pushing up the lid tab, with the opening facing away from you. Be careful as hot steam will escape and can burn.

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BEFORE USING THE TOUCHSCREEN SOUP MAKER FOR THE FIRST TIME

• WARNING: Do not insert the plug into an electrical outlet, or turn on the Soup Maker before you have fully assembled it.
• Unpack the Soup Maker, remove all the packaging materials.
• Before first use, wipe the base unit and outside of the jug with a clean damp cloth.

USING THE AUTO CLEAN SETTING

The jug is one complete unit which includes the blades, heating plate, jug and handle. Do not attempt to remove the jug from the heating plate. The jug cannot be immersed in water. Use the AUTO CLEAN setting to clean inside the jug and underneath the blades.

• Place the base unit on a flat, dry heat resistant surface near a socket.
• Fill the jug with 1000ml of water and 3 or 4 drops of washing-up liquid.

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- NOTE: When the jug is full of liquid, it becomes very heavy. Lift the jug onto the base unit with both hands, the notch on the back of the jug fits into the groove on the base unit.

Notch Groove

- Add the lid and firmly click the measuring cup into place. The Soup Maker will not work unless the lid is in place, this is a safety feature.

- Plug in and switch the appliance on at the socket. The ON/OFF button will illuminate. Press the ON/OFF button to switch on and illuminate the display. Press the AUTO CLEAN button - a line will appear underneath, and the START/STOP button will flash.

• The timer will show 5 minutes, this is the length of the cycle.

• Press the START/STOP button to start cleaning the jug. The Soup Maker will bleep 3 times each time the blades blend throughout the cycle.

• The appliance will start to stir, then it will heat the water for 2 minutes, then stir the water again until the end of the auto clean cycle.

• The timer will count down. The Soup Maker will bleep when the cycle has finished and the timer will show "00".

• Take the jug off the base unit and place it on a flat surface.

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- Remove the lid by pushing the lid tab upwards. Remove the lid slowly with the underside of the lid pointing away from you and let the steam escape gradually.

• Wash the lid and measuring cup in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Empty the soapy water out of the jug, rinse with clean water to remove any soap and dry thoroughly.
  • Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before assembling the product.
• With both hands, lift the jug back onto the base unit.
• Firmly push the lid and measuring cup onto the jug.
  • The Soup Maker is now ready to use.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Note: The buttons on the Soup Maker are touch sensitive and easily pressed. Keep ☒ngers away from the buttons during cooking, to avoid pressing them by accident.

USING THE AUTOMATIC SETTINGS

CHUNKY SOUP, SMOOTH SOUP AND SAUCE SETTINGS

- Plug in and switch on the Soup Maker at the socket.

• The ON/OFF ⏻ button will illuminate.

- Press the ON/OFF ⏻ button to switch on and illuminate the display.

- Put the chopped vegetables, ingredients and liquid for your recipe into the jug. It is best to cut food into small, even pieces before placing in the Soup Maker.

- These settings heat the ingredients, DO NOT ☒ll the jug beyond the 'MAX' mark 1,400ml (for soup), and make sure there is a minimum of 600ml inside the jug.

'MAX' mark soup

'MIN' mark soup

- Add the lid and measuring cup. The Soup Maker will not work unless the lid is in place, this is a safety feature.

Here is a guide to the length and blending speed for each setting:

Program Cooking Time Keep Warm		(75°C)	Blending
Chunky Soup (up to 100°C)		30 minutes 20 minutes Medium Speed
Smooth Soup (up to 100°C)		30 minutes 20 minutes High Speed
Sauce (85°C - 100°C)		20 minutes - Low Speed

- Select the automatic setting you require for your recipe, a line will appear underneath, and the START/STOP button will flash.

- The timer will show 30 minutes for chunky and smooth soup, and 20 minutes for sauce.

- Start the cooking cycle by pressing the START/STOP button.

- The button will stop flashing and change from white to yellow. The timer will start counting down to show how much time is left in the cooking cycle.

- When you switch on the Soup Maker for the first time there may be a slight burning smell, this is normal for a new appliance and will stop after a few uses.

- The Soup Maker will start heating for few minutes, then blend the ingredients depending on the cycle. Each time the blade blends, the Soup Maker will bleep 3 times.

During the cooking cycle:

- You can check the consistency of your soup through the jug. If you require a smoother consistency, you can stir the blade at any time by pressing and holding the BLEND button.

- You can pause the cycle by pressing the START/ STOP button and add more ingredients through the feed hole with the measuring cup. The START/ STOP button will flash white when the appliance is paused. Press again to continue. Do not remove the measuring cup or add ingredients when the appliance is blending.

- You may need to scrape any food from the sides of the jug with a plastic or silicone spatula during the cooking cycle. Pause the appliance to do this.

- During the last minute of the cooking cycle, depending on your setting, the Soup Maker may start to stir the ingredients more frequently. During the smooth soup cycle, you will notice the blade stirring more frequently throughout the cycle, even in 'keep warm'.

- When the cycle has finished, there will be five bleeps and the timer will display "77-77-30-00".

- The Soup Maker will then switch to keep warm mode for 20 minutes, so your soup is ready to serve at the table, the display will show "77+77+30+00". It will not keep warm on the Sauce setting.

- After 20 minutes of keeping warm, the appliance will bleep several times then go into standby mode, and will display "00". If no buttons are pressed within 10 minutes, the appliance will switch off automatically.

- Press the ON/OFF ⏻ button to turn off the appliance.

- Switch off and unplug at the socket.

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When the jug is full it is very heavy. When your soup is ready, use both hands to lift and wear oven gloves as the jug will be hot. Pour hot liquid out carefully.

ICE CRUSHING SETTING

The ice crushing setting blends at high speed without heating, to create nutritious smoothies and milkshakes.

- Put the ingredients and ice for your recipe into the jug.

- For cold recipes do not ☒ll the jug beyond the 'MAX' mark, 1,750ml on the jug, and always ☒ll with a minimum of 500ml. If you are only crushing ice in the jug, do not ☒ll beyond the 750ml mark. Allow ice to thaw for ten minutes at room temperature ☒rst.

• Add the lid and measuring cup. The Soup Maker will not work unless the lid is in place, this is a safety feature.
• Press the ON/OFF ⏻ button to start the appliance.

- Press the ICE CRUSHING button, a line will appear underneath, and the START/STOP button will flash. The timer will show 1 minute.

• Press the START/STOP button to start the cycle. The button will stop flashing and change from white to yellow.
  • The blade will stir at high speed for one minute.

• When the cycle has finished, it will bleep five times and the timer will display "00".
• Remove the ice cubes immediately to prevent the crushed ice freezing together into one frozen mass.

Bought ice cubes may get stuck and need more stirring. Pulse by pressing and holding the BLEND button, and then scrape and pulse again.

• Press the ON/OFF ⏻ button to turn off the appliance.
• Switch off and unplug at the socket.

USING THE MANUAL SETTING

You can use the Touchscreen Soup Maker on the manual setting so you can experiment with cooking favourite recipes.

- Plug in and switch on the Soup Maker at the socket.

• The ON/OFF ⏻ button will illuminate.

- Press the ON/OFF ⏻ button to switch on and illuminate the display.

- Put the ingredients for your recipe into the jug. It is best to cut food into small, even pieces before placing in the Soup Maker.

- For hot recipes do not ☒II the jug beyond the 'MAX' mark, 1,400ml and ☒II with a minimum of 600ml. For cold recipes do not ☒II beyond the 'MAX' mark, 1,750ml and ☒II with a minimum of 500ml.

- Add the lid and measuring cup. The Soup Maker will not work unless the lid is in place, this is a safety feature.

- Press the TEMPERATURE SET button, this will illuminate new icons on the display.

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- The display will show the high temperature icon which cooks at 90°C - 100°C.

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- Press the temperature set icon again, to illuminate the low temperature icon and cook at a lower temperature of 75^ C - 85^ C.

- The display will show a default cooking time of 30 minutes.

- Press the INCREASE button to adjust the cooking time for your recipe. You can set the time between 1 to 60 minutes. Press and hold the button to move quickly through the minutes.

- Press the START/STOP button to start the cooking cycle. The button will stop flashing and change from white to yellow. The timer will start counting down to show how much time is left in the cooking cycle.

- When the cycle has finished, it will bleep five times and the timer will display " 77+77+30+00.

• The Soup Maker will then switch to keep warm mode for 20 minutes, so your soup is ready to serve at the table.
• After 20 minutes, the appliance will bleep 5 times then go into standby mode, and will display "00". If no buttons are pressed within 10 minutes, the appliance will switch off automatically.
• Press the ON/OFF ⏻ button to turn off the appliance.
• Switch off and unplug at the socket.

BLENDING

You can use the Soup Maker as a blender without heating, to create baby food, purées, cold dips and sauces.

There are three blender speed settings, LOW (01), MEDIUM (02) and HIGH (03).

- Plug in and switch on the Soup Maker at the socket.

• The ON/OFF ⏻ button will illuminate.

- Press the ON/OFF button to switch on and illuminate the display.

- Press the BLEND button on the display. The SPEED icon will illuminate, and the display will default to the medium speed (02). Press the INCREASE button to change the blending speed, between LOW (01), MEDIUM (02) and HIGH (03).

- Put the ingredients for your recipe into the jug.

- Do not ☒ll the jug beyond the 'MAX' mark, 1,750ml for cold recipes, and ensure there is a minimum of 500ml of ingredients inside the jug.

- Add the lid and measuring cup. The Soup Maker will not work unless the lid is in place, this is a safety feature.

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- Press and hold the BLEND button, monitor your ingredients through the jug and release the button to stop.

• Stir and blend your food until you have reached the consistency you require.

- The blending setting will stop automatically after 35 seconds, this is a safety feature to stop the motor overheating.

- Press the ON/OFF ⏻ button to turn off the appliance.

- Switch off and unplug at the socket.

RECIPES

Please note that all spoon measurements are standard metric, so 1 tsp is 5ml and 1 tbsp is 15ml. We recommend using a set of measuring spoons for accurate results.

CHUNKY SOUPS

CHICKEN AND SWEETCORN SOUP - Serves 4

Ingredients Quantity

Chicken stock 800ml

Chicken breast 150g, cut into thin strips

Sweetcorn kernels, frozen 300g

Spring onions 3, chopped

Salt and ground white pepper To taste

WHAT YOU DO

Put all the ingredients into the jug.

Cook using the 'Chunky Soup' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season and serve.

LEEK AND POTATO SOUP - Serves 4

Ingredients Quantity

Small leeks 2, trimmed, chopped and thoroughly washed

New potatoes, skins on 350g, cleaned and chopped into small cubes

Chicken or vegetable stock 700ml

Salt and ground black pepper To taste

WHAT YOU DO

Put all the ingredients into the jug.

Cook using the 'Chunky Soup' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season and serve.

CHORIZO AND CHICKPEA SOUP - Serves 4

Ingredients Quantity

Vegetable oil 1 tbsp

Chorizo 250g, chopped

Chilli flakes 1 tsp

Canned, chopped tomatoes 400g

Canned, chickpeas 400g

Chicken, ham or vegetable stock 500ml

Salt and freshly ground pepper To taste

Parsley Few sprigs of, chopped

WHAT YOU DO

Put the ingredients into the jug, except the parsley.

Cook using the 'Chunky Soup' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, add a few sprigs of chopped parsley to serve.

SMOOTH SOUPS

TOMATO SOUP - Serves 4

Ingredients Quantity

Ripe tomatoes 700g

Olive oil 4 tbsp

Pinch of sugar

Medium onion 1, peeled and cut into 5-6 pieces

Garlic cloves 2, peeled

Chicken or vegetable stock 500ml

Salt and ground black pepper To taste

Crème fraiche (optional) 2 tbsp

WHAT YOU DO

Put the ingredients into the jug, except the crème fraiche.

Cook using the 'Smooth Soup' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, add crème fraîche to serve.

GREEN PEA SOUP - Serves 4

Ingredients Quantity

Spring onions 3, roots removed and cut into 2-3 pieces

Butter 50g

Frozen peas 350g

Chicken or vegetable stock 700ml

Salt and ground black pepper To taste

Mint leaves (optional) 6-8

WHAT YOU DO

Put the ingredients into the jug, except the mint leaves.

Cook using the 'Smooth Soup' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, add mint leaves to serve.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP - Serves 4

Ingredients Quantity
Butternut squash, medium 1 (about 600g) peeled, deseeded and cut into large chunks
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Onion 1, peeled and cut into 6 pieces
Garlic cloves 3, peeled
Ground coriander 12 tsp
Turmeric 14 tsp
Chicken or vegetable stock	600ml
Salt	To taste
Coriander leaves	A few sprigs, to garnish

WHAT YOU DO

Put the ingredients into the jug, except the coriander leaves.

Cook using the 'Smooth Soup' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, garnish with coriander leaves to serve.

SAUCES

BÉCHAMEL SAUCE - Makes approximately 600ml

Ingredients Quantity

Plain flour 50g, seived

Salted butter 50g

Milk 500ml

Salt, fresh ground black pepper andfreshly grated nutmeg To taste

WHAT YOU DO

Put all the ingredients in the jug.

Cook using the 'Sauce' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season and serve.

MUSHROOM SAUCE - Makes approximately 600ml

Ingredients Quantity

Chestnut or button mushrooms 150g, cleaned and halved

Large onion 1, peeled and quartered

Clove garlic 1, peeled

Vegetable oil 3 tbsp

Double cream 284ml

Salt and pepper To taste

WHAT YOU DO

Put all the ingredients in the jug.

Cook using the 'Sauce' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season and serve.

BLUE SAUCE - Makes approximately 600ml

Ingredients Quantity

Small onion 1/2, peeled and halved

Salted Butter 50g

Blue cheese, eg Stilton,Roquefort etc. 150g, roughly chopped

Mascarpone cheese 150g

Whipping cream 142ml

Freshly ground black pepper To taste

WHAT YOU DO

Put all the ingredients in the jug.

Cook using the 'Sauce' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season and serve.

MUSHROOMS WITH GARLIC AND PARSLEY - Serves 2

Ingredients Quantity

Olive oil 75ml

Garlic clove 1/2, peeled

Button mushrooms 175g, cleaned and halved

Fresh parsley Small bunch, stalks removed

Salt and freshly ground pepper To taste

WHAT YOU DO

Put all the ingredients in the jug, except the parsley.

Cook using the 'Sauce' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, add parsley to serve.

TOMATO SAUCE Makes 1 bowl to serve as a dip or accompaniment

Ingredients Quantity

Onion 1 medium, peeled and quartered

Cloves garlic 2, peeled

Dried thyme 1/4 tsp

Olive oil 100ml

Sugar 2 tsp

Salt and pepper

Water 218ml

Ripe tomatoes 600g

Basil leaves 2

WHAT YOU DO

Put all the ingredients in the jug.

Cook using the 'Sauce' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season and serve.

WHITE WINE SAUCE Makes approximately 600ml

TIP: For a more luxurious sauce, replace some of the milk with double cream.

Ingredients Quantity

Plain flour 100g

Milk 300ml

Butter 30g

White wine 200ml

Salt 1/4 tsp

Ground white pepper To taste

WHAT YOU DO

Put all the ingredients in the jug.

Cook using the 'Sauce' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season and serve.

DRINKS

FRESH LEMONADE - Makes about 6 glasses

TIP: You can use lemonade or sparkling or soda water instead of tap water to create a fizzy drink.

Ingredients Quantity

Unwaxed lemons, rind on 4, cut into 8 pieces each

Caster sugar 100g

Water 300ml

WHAT YOU DO

Put the lemons, sugar and water into the jug.

Blend using the 'Ice Crushing' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cycle has finished, pour the mixture through a sieve to the remove the pulp.

Pour the lemonade into a large jug and add another 750ml of water.

Add ice and few sprigs of mint to serve.

STRAWBERRY AND WATERMELON SMOOTHIE - Serves 4

TIP: If watermelon is not in season, use another type of melon or soft fruit instead.

Ingredients Quantity

Strawberries 400g stalks removed, rinsed

Watermelon 600g skin and seeds removed

Water 200ml

Ice cubes 3-4

Fresh mint leaves 5-6, to garnish

WHAT YOU DO

Put the strawberries, watermelon, water and ice cubes into the jug.

Blend using the 'Ice Crushing' setting, see 'Instructions for Use'.

When the cycle has finished, pour into four glasses and add mint leaves to serve.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: Why is the Soup Maker not working?

Answer: Check that the Soup Maker is plugged in and switched on at the socket.

Then check that the jug is sitting correctly on the base unit, the notch on the jug need to sit securely into the groove.

The lid must be fitted correctly and firmly pushed down onto the jug. This is a safety feature and the Soup Maker will not work unless the lid is in place.

Question: Why is the Soup Maker is not responding when I press the buttons on the display?

Answer: Dirt and grease may have built up on the control panel. Switch off and unplug the Soup Maker at the socket. Wipe the control panel with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

Question: Why have the ingredients inside my Soup Maker not blended very well?

Answer: Check that the ingredients have not exceeded the 'MAX' marks for hot and cold ingredients on the jug. It may be overfilled, remove some of the ingredients. There may not be enough water or cooking liquid inside the jug to help blend the ingredients.

Press and hold the Blend button to blend and stir the ingredients for longer.

Question: Why is my soup burnt?

Answer: You may have selected the wrong program by accident. There may not be enough liquid in the jug, so your ingredients have come into direct contact with the hotplate and burnt, add more liquid.

CARE AND CLEANING

- Unplug the Touchscreen Soup Maker and let it cool completely before cleaning.

- Clean thoroughly before using for the first time and after every use.

- Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.

- Do not use abrasive cleaners, or steel wool.

- Always use plastic, wooden or silicone spatulas, as metal utensils will damage non-stick coatings.

- Never immerse the base unit, jug, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

- To clean the outer surfaces of the base unit and jug, wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly before storing.

- After you have made soup, use the cleaning brush to remove any residue stuck inside the jug and around the blades. Do not reach into the jug and touch the blades with your hands.

• No parts are dishwasher safe

- To clean inside the jug and blade, use the auto clean setting. See the instructions in 'Before using the touchscreen Soup Maker for the ☒rst time'.

- Wash the lid and measuring cup in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.

- There is cord storage around the base of the Soup Maker.

- Store the Touchscreen Soup Maker with the power cable loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly around the product.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications.

CHANGING THE 10 AMP FUSE

Use a 10 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If you are unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.

Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).

RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS

Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electricals to recycling points set up around the country.

Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest recycling point.

Lakeland

Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria, UK LA23 1BQ

Tel: [phone] www.lakeland.co.uk