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K I T C H E N B L E N D E R
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GB/01/07
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.............................
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SAFETY SYSTEM.......................................
BEFORE PLUGGING IN.............................
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS...................
PARTS AND CONTROLS..........................
REMOVABLE BLADE SYSTEM...................
TO ASSEMBLE YOUR BLENDER................
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM....................
USING YOUR BLENDER............................
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5 & 6
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CORD STORAGE......................................
PULSE FEATURE........................................
TURBO PULSE..........................................
FILLER CAP/ BLADE KEY............................
CLEANING...............................................
REPLACEMENT CORD / SAFETY SYSTEM..
BLENDER TIPS..........................................
UK AFTER SALES SERVICE.........................
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• The use of attachments, not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• When processing warm liquids, use heat proof gloves a.
• This is an attended appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following:
• Be certain the jar is firmly on the base and the lid and blade
assembly is locked in place before operating appliance.
• Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.
• Do not attempt to defeat the interlock mechanisms.
• Servicing should be performed by a Dualit service representative.
• Never turn the blender “ON” for longer than one minute - it
may overheat. All foods are fully processed within one minute,
especially dry food and small portions.
• Never remove the jug from the power base until motor and
blades are stationary. Damage to the clutch can occur.
• Never blend more than1.4 litres.
• Do not leave the blades in water and never leave the blender
jug with any liquid inside it.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put blender
powerbase in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Do not operate the blender with a damaged cord or plug or
after appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service
Centre for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
• Keep the jug empty when not in use.
• Do not use outdoors.
• WARNING: Do not add boiling liquids or foods to
glass jug. Always allow liquid or food items to cool
below 60°c before adding to the jug.
• Frozen foods with the exception of small pieces of
fruit or ice cubes should not be placed in the jug.
• Do not insert frozen items into jug taken directly
from a hot dishwasher.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to
reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the
blender. A scraper may be used but must be used only when
the blender is not running.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury never place the cutter assembly
blades on base without jug properly attached.
• Always operate blender with Dualit lid in place.
• Do not immerse or wash jug in boiling or very hot water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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BLENDER PARTS
SAFETY SYSTEM
This appliance is provided with a safety system which disables
the mechanism if the jug lid or blade assembly is not fitted
even if the switch button is “ON”.
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Filler cap / Blade removal key
Safety Interlock System
Lid
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3
Note: Do not use the jug to switch the appliance on and off.
• Use this product with rated voltage A.C. outlet only.
• Be sure to unplug the A.C. cord when blender is not being
used.
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Glass jug with blades
Power base
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BEFORE PLUGGING IN
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Variable speed control knob
Start/Stop button
Pulse button
• Do not plug the appliance in before checking that the
voltage indicated on the rating plate is the same as the
electrical supply voltage.
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• UK only. The wires in the flex are coloured as follows:
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Power light
Blue = Neutral
Brown = Live Green / Yellow = Earth
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On/Off switch
Blade assembley
Gasket
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Collar
UK 230V, 50Hz a.c. 13 amp
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Fig. 1 Blender Assembly
Fig. 2 Safety Interlock System
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4
Closed - Motor will operate
Fig. 3 Cord Storage
Open - Motor will not run
Fig. 4 Control Switches
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Fig. 5 Locating the blade key
Fig. 6 Unlocking blade assembly
Fig. 7 Removing blade from jug
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Unlocking the blade assembly for cleaning:
• The filler cap doubles as a key 1 to unlock the blade from jug.
• To unlock the blade, remove the filler cap / key from the lid.
Turn the jug 4 upside down and rest on a steady surface.
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3
• Position the key
in the collar
aligning the indicators on
• To replace and lock the blade assembly, reverse the unlocking
instructions.
the collar 13 as shown in Fig 5.
• Holding the jug steady, rotate the key clockwise Fig 6. to the
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IMPORTANT: ENSURE THE BLADE ASSEMBLY
AND RUBBER GASKET IS CORRECTLY
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unlock position indicated on the collar
vertically to remove the blade assembly.
Fig 7. Then pull
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LOCKED INTO THE JAR TO CREATE A WATER
TIGHT SEAL BEFORE USING.
CAUTION: THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP!
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TO ASSEMBLE YOUR BLENDER
USING YOUR BLENDER
• Do not plug in until you have assembled your blender and
unplug straight after use. Fig. 1
• Plug power cord into earthed socket. Blender is now ready
for use. Please Note: The Red “standby” light indicates that
there is power to the Blender. This light changes to a Green
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• Prior to first use, wash lid 3 , jug and blade unit
• Place the jug onto the power base 5 .
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light when the blades are running
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• Place fully assembled jug onto power base.
• Insert foodstuffs into the jug.
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3
• Push the lid
onto the jug 4 and at the rear of the lid
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locate the plunger into the Safety Interlock System . Fig. 2
• Attach lid, ensuring the safety plunger is in place. Fig. 2
Keep hand on rear of lid to ensure safety switch is engaged.
• The Dualit blender has a double Safety Interlock System that
prevents the motor running unless the lid and blade is correctly
__in position.
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• Switch unit on using 10 , the red power light
will flash.
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• Turn speed control knob
to desired setting. Fig. 4
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• Press the start/stop button
, the red flashing light
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SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
will turn to a green light and the blades will rotate.
Your blender comes with a unique double Safety Interlock
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• To turn off, press the start/stop button
again.
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3
System. Only use with the glass jar and lid firmly in place,
• To pour, using the handle, lift the jug vertically upwards off
the blender base, remove the lid to pour.
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ensure the lid and plunger
are correctly positioned into the
Safety Interlock System. Fig. 2
• The speed can be adjusted when blending by turning the
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speed knob
in either direction.
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A small micro switch detects if the blade assembly
is locked
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• All speeds can be used with pulse button . On the speed
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into the collor
and blade unit
start.
and is located in the correct position. If the jug
are not correctly assembled the motor will not
control knob 1 is slow 5 is fast.
• When blending warmed foods, do not add ‘hot’ liquids to
glass jug. Always allow liquid to cool below 60°c before adding
to the jug. Place gloved hand over the lid and only operate
on slow speed.
ALWAYS PLACE ONE HAND ON TOP OF THE LID WHEN THE
MOTOR IS RUNNING. ENSURE SAFETY INTERLOCK IS FIRMLY
ENGAGED.
• Do not insert frozen foods into jug taken directly from a hot
dishwasher.
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CORD STORAGE
CLEANING
• To vary the length of the power cord/cable uncoil from
storage area beneath powerbase. Fig. 3
• Switch off, unplug and un-assemble before cleaning.
• Do not let the power base, flex or plug get wet.
• Wipe power base with damp cloth, then dry.
PULSE FEATURE
• All other parts can be washed in dishwasher, using a low
temperature cycle, then dry.
• Ensure the blender is fully assembled and in place on motor
base. Place ingredients into the jug and firmly attach the lid.
• To clean the jug, quarter fill with warm water, add a few
drops of washing liquid and whizz for 30 seconds. Rinse.
• Switch blender “on”10 ,the red “standby”
light will flash.
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• To remove blade for cleaning, follow procedure on page 5.
• Do not touch the blades - brush clean under a tap/faucet.
Then leave to dry out of children’s reach.
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• Press pulse button
, green light
will glow and blades
is released.
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will rotate at full speed until button
• Only use rubber spatula to mix foods when blender lid is
removed, the speed knob is at speed 1 and the blades are
stationary.
• Warning: Do not immerse or wash jug in boiling or
very hot water above 60°c.
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TURBO PULSE
REPLACEMENT CORD / SAFETY SYSTEM
If the power cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons,
be replaced by Dualit or an authorised Dualit repairer.
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• When blending at any speed the pulse button
can be
pressed for full speed and will hold full speed until pulse
button is released and speed will resume speed on knob
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If blender fails to operate refit lid ensuring correct positioning
of the plunger into the Safety Interlock System and/or unplug
for 15 minutes, plug in and try again.
FILLER CAP/ BLADE KEY
Ensure the blade assembly is correctly fitted.
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• Remove cap
and add ingredients only at slow speeds.
If problems persist, either contact the shop where you
purchased from, or telephone Dualit.
• When using at high speed, with a full jug or with warm
contents, stop blender and then add ingredients.
In UK call Dualit Care Line 01293 652 500 or
email:[email protected]
• The filler cap doubles up as a key for removing the blade
assembly from the Jug for cleaning.
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UK AFTER SALES SERVICE
BLENDER TIPS
• Make sure the electrical outlet is rated at the same voltage
as that stated on the bottom of the power base.
If your blender fails within one year from date of purchase we will
repair or replace it free of charge provided:
• Always use the blender on a clean, dry surface.
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You have not misused, neglected or damaged it.
It has not been modified.
• Cut most foods into cubes approximately 3/4” (1.8cm) to
1” (2.5cm) to achieve a more uniform result.
You supply your receipt showing when you bought your
blender.
• Use a rubber or plastic spatula as needed, only when the
motor is off. Never use metal utensils, as damage may occur
to the jug and blades.
The guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
• Place lid on firmly. The blender will only operate with the lid
correctly positioned on the jug and the plunger inserted in
the safety switch.
If over one year, contact Dualit for recommended repair agents.
Further advice on using your Dualit blender and other products in
the Dualit Range is available from:
• Always place one hand on top of the lid when the motor
is running.
Dualit Customer CareLine on
+44(0) 1293 652 500
(09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday)
• Cool hot foods to below 60°c before blending and with all
foods, start at slow speed to combine ingredients then
increase speed, if necessary. Use heat proof gloves, if
blending warm foods.
• For a thicker slushy consistency in frozen drinks, simply add
more ice, a cube at a time, until desired consistency is
reached.
Dualit does not assume any responsibility for incidental or
consequential damages.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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CE Compliant to
89/336/EEC (EMC directive) and73/23
& 93/68/ EEC (LV directive)
DUALIT LIMITED COUNTY OAK WAY CRAWLEY WEST SUSSEX RH11 7ST
TELEPHONE: +44 (0) 1293 652 500 FACSIMILE: +44 (0) 1293 652 555
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