Blender
MODEL: PBL500
USER GUIDE
WITH RECIPES
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION: PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN UNPACKING. SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS
ARE VERY SHARP.
1. Do not immerse the base of your blender in water or any other liquid. Simply wipe with soft cloth
moistened with a mild detergent solution.
2. Close adult supervision is necessary when using this or any appliance where children are present.
3. Always allow the machine to come to a complete stop before removing the jug.
4. Never leave the appliance connected to the mains and unattended.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts. Always wait until the motor has stopped before opening the lid of the
blender jug.
6. Do not use any attachments other than those supplied. To do so would invalidate your warranty.
7. Do not let the cord hang over the edge or counter top.
8. Never interfere with or try to bypass the safety switches.
9. Handle the blades with extreme care. They are very sharp.
10. Do not use out doors.
11. Please note that this appliance is for domestic use only.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BROWN - LIVE (L)
BLUE - NEUTRAL (N)
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
N or coloured BLACK
• The BROWN wire is the LIVE and must be connected to the terminal, which is marked with the letter L
or coloured RED.
Always ensure that the cord grip is positioned and securely fastened.
WARNING: ON NO ACCOUNT MUST EITHER THE LIVE OR NEUTRAL WIRES BE CONNECTED TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL
IMPORTANT
THE BLENDER IS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH. THIS IS FITTED TO PREVENT THE
MOTOR FROM BEING ACTIVATED WHILE THE MACHINE IS DISASSEMBLED. THE MOTOR WILL NOT RUN
UNLESS THE BLENDER JUG IS PROPERLY LOCKED INTO PLACE.
ASSEMBLY
Before first use it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the assembly/disassembly of the
unit. Note the position of the blender jug in relation to the base (as shown on the front cover of
this book). To attach the blender jug position it over the base and align the arrows. Turn the jug
clockwise to lock it into position. Note: the base is equipped with a safety switch. The motor
will not run unless the blender jug is fitted properly.
To remove the blender jug, turn it anti-clockwise and lift it away from the base.
SETTINGS
There are 3 settings 1, 2 and P (pulse). Setting 1 is low speed and is usually best for chopping
vegetables, fruit or meat pieces. Setting 2 is faster and is usually best when you want to add
some air to the mixture e.g. milk shakes etc. The (P) pulse setting allows for more control over
the blending/chopping process. There may be occasions were you don’t want the food pieces to
be chopped too finely. The pulse setting is ideal for this type of blending. In pulse mode the
switch will spring back to the 0 (off) position when released.
Cleaning
When cleaning this product please observe the following precautions:
• Always ensure the unit is switched off & unplugged from the mains
• Exercise extreme caution when handling the metal blades. These are very sharp.
All parts except the main unit can be washed with warm soapy water, rinsed and dried
thoroughly. The glass jug and lid are dishwasher-safe.
Recipes
Here are a few recipes for you to try with your new blender!
GAZPACHO SOUP-COLD- Serves 4-6
4 cups tomato juice divided in half.
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil.
2 tablespoons of wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered
1 small white onion, peeled and quartered
½ medium size green pepper, pith and seeds removed and cut into 6 pieces.
Add 2 cups tomato juice, olive oil, vinegar seasonings and half the vegetables to Blender Jar. Do not exceed 41/2
cups of content in jar. Cover, and blend for 4-5 pulses. Pour into large container. Repeat with remaining tomato
juice and vegetables. Add to container and stir well. Cover, and chill thoroughly before serving. Garnish with
seasoned herbs or croutons.
CHEESE DIP – Make about 1 ¼ cups
1/3 – 2/3 cup beer
¼ teaspoon salt
½ small clove garlic, peeled or 1 small onion slices
Few drops Tobasco sauce or a pinch of chili powder
250g Cream or Cottage cheese
Pour half the beer in the blender container. Add other ingredients in order listed. Cover and blend for about 20
seconds. Stir down ingredients with a rubber spatula and add more beer until desired consistency is reached.
Blend for another 30 seconds. Transfer into serving bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until serving
time.
EGGPLANT PATE – Serves 6
2 eggplants baked for about 1 hour, unpeeled
1 clove garlic peeled
½ cup olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
When eggplants are cooled, scoop out flesh and place in blender, cover and blend until smooth, about 10 seconds
on speed 2. Add garlic, lemon juice and seasonings. Blend for a further 5 seconds. With blender still running,
pour in oil through top. Blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning, and add more lemon juice if desired. Chill for at
least one hour before serving. Garnish with finely chopped chives or parsley, and serve with toast.
KIPPER PATE – Serves 6
185g kippers
185g butter
3 tablespoons of white wine
Freshly ground black pepper
Melt half the butter in a frypan and cook kippers. Remove flesh from bones. Pour wine into blender, add melted
remainder of butter, kipper flesh and pepper covered and blend until smooth, about 20 seconds. Transfer to
serving dish, and garnish with lemon slices and parsley. Serve with toast.
BARBECUE SAUCE
1 small onion, peel and quartered
¼ small green pepper, seeded, pith removed
¾ cup hot tomato sauce
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Dash Tobasco Sauce
½ teaspoon salt
Add all ingredients to Blender Jar. Cover and blend until smooth, about 15 seconds. Pour into a saucepan, cover
and simmer for 30 minutes
NOTE: Particularly good for beef recipes and grills.
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE – Makes ¾ cup
3 egg yolks
2tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
Dash Tobasco Sauce
½ cup butter
Add egg yolks, lemon juice, salt and Tobasco to Blender Jar. Cover and blend for about 5 seconds. In a small
saucepan, melt butter until hot and bubbling. With Blender running, pour in butter in a steady stream, through
Blender lid insert. Blend until thickened – about 30 asparagus, broccoli, poached eggs or fish.
QUICK FUDGE SAUCE - Makes 1 cup
185g semi-sweet chocolate bits
¼ cup reduced cream
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
Place chocolate bits in Blender Jar. In a small saucepan, combine cream water and sugar and bring to boil. Add to
chocolate in Blender jar. Cover, and blend until smooth – about 1 minute. Serve hot over ice-cream.
BLENDER WAFFLES – Makes 2 cup batter
Makes about 2(4 section waffles)
¾ cup milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup plain flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
Add all ingredients to Blender Jar. Cover and blend for about 10 seconds. Turn off, remove lid, and scrape down
sides of jar. Replace lid, and blend for about 5 seconds longer, or until smooth. Bake in Waffle Maker according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
spatula while still warm.
~~~~~ Warranty ~~~~~
This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase when the appliance is used solely for domestic purposes. For commercial
use the product is guaranteed for 90 days from the date of purchase.
The guarantee is valid against mechanical or electrical defects if the product is used in accordance with the instructions and provided that it is
not connected to an unsuitable electricity supply or dismantled, interfered with or damaged in any way.
IMPORTANT, PLEASE RETAIN THIS WARRANTY
Please ask your retailer to either stamp this warranty or simply attach your store receipt. Keep this warranty somewhere safe. DO
NOT SEND TO PRIMA.
This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.
IF THE PRODUCT MALFUNCTIONS DURING IT’S WARRANTY PERIOD IT MUST BE
RETURNED TO THE RETAILER FROM WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED FOR REPLACEMENT.
IF YOU BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT VIA MAIL ORDER, PLEASE KEEP ALL THE
DOCUMENTATION THAT CAME WHEN THE UNIT WAS DELIVERED.
NAME____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________
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PURCHASED FROM_________________________________________________
DATE OF PURCHASE ___________________MODEL_____________________
The Prima International PLC. Prima House, Premier Park,
Oulton, Leeds LS26 8ZA. United Kingdom Tel: 0113 251 1500
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