Lakeland 14213 User Manual - page 3
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Carefully unpack the blender and remove any packaging. Wipe the power unit with a dry cloth. Do not
immerse in water. All other parts can be cleaned in warm, soapy water, or in the dishwasher. For
thorough cleaning, we recommend taking the jug and blade unit apart. See CARE AND CLEANING.
Please take great care when handling the blade unit; it is extremely sharp.
ASSEMBLING THE JUG
Please assemble the jug with care as liquids may leak otherwise. Once all parts are clean and dry, fit the
sealing ring over the blade unit, taking care not to touch the sharp edges. Then, screw the blade unit
into the base of the glass jug; it should fit tightly.
USING YOUR BLENDER
This blender has been designed to blend soups, sauces, batter, mayonnaise, milkshakes, smoothies and
more to velvety smoothness. It will puree fruit and cooked vegetables; mix pâtés and dips; chop
breadcrumbs, nuts, vegetables and meat; and crush ice.
Blending speed is easily adjusted at the turn of a dial. Alternatively, choose one of three pre-set
programmes for specific tasks: PULSE, ICE CRUSH or SMOOTHIE.
Thanks to intelligent speed control, the blender automatically adjusts its speed to suit the task in hand.
It does this by blending at maximum speed initially, then gradually decreasing speed as the ingredients
are blended. This helps to reduce noise and save energy in the kitchen.
The blender has a safety interlock system for added peace of mind. The blender cannot be switched on
unless the lid is locked into position. Please ensure the lid is correctly fitted and remember to fit the filler
cap into the lid opening.
1.
Ensure the power unit is unplugged before you begin, with the speed selector turned to OFF. Place
your ingredients in the blender jug, taking care not to fill above 1.5 litre/MAX.
2.
Push the lid firmly onto the jug; it should click into place. Make sure the filler cap is fitted into the
lid.
3.
Place the jug onto the power unit and plug into the mains socket.
4.
With your hand on top of the jug, switch on the blender by turning the speed selector to
ON/Program. The speed selector and programme buttons will light up.
5.
To select one of the pre-set programmes, press PULSE, ICE CRUSH or SMOOTHIE. The blender will
process the food according to the programme:
PULSE
– press and hold the button to give an instant burst of full power. To stop pulsing, release the
button at any time.
ICE CRUSH
– press this button to crush ice. The blender will stop automatically when the programme
is complete. To stop it sooner, press the ICE CRUSH button again. You may like to add a little water
when crushing large ice cubes.
SMOOTHIE
– press this button to mix and blend delicious smoothies from ingredients such as fresh or
frozen fruit, milk, yoghurt, ice cubes or ice cream.
The blender will stop automatically when the
programme is complete. To stop it sooner, press the SMOOTHIE button again.
6.
If you prefer to set the speed manually, turn the speed selector anywhere between MIN and MAX.
Pressing the PULSE button will take the blender up to full speed instantly.
7.
When the food is processed, switch off the blender by turning the speed selector to OFF.
8.
Wait until the blades have completely stopped before unplugging the blender. Push down the lid
release switch and lift off the lid. Remove the jug and empty the contents. We recommend
cleaning the jug and blades immediately after use. See CARE AND CLEANING.
PLEASE NOTE: food should not be stored in the jug after blending.
HELPFUL HINTS
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The blender has anti-slip feet to help keep it steady on your worktop. For added safety, keep your
hand on top of the blender whenever it is running.
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Avoid blending only dry or solid ingredients. Cut into small pieces and always add some liquid.
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Let soups, sauces and cooked foods cool to room temperature before blending.
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Extra ingredients can be added as you blend, through the opening in the lid. This feature is
especially useful when making mayonnaise, allowing you to slowly drip-feed the oil. The
graduated 50ml filler cap doubles as a measuring cup.
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Solid or thick ingredients may need scraping down from the jug sides with a spatula. Remember to
switch off and unplug the blender first. If the mixture is difficult to process, add a little liquid or
select PULSE.
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To avoid overheating, do not run the blender for more than 3 minutes at a time. Let it cool down
before continuing.
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