Electrolux ASB 8000 User manual

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Dear Customer,

Please read these instructions

carefully.

Pay special attention to the safety

instructions on the first pages.

Keep the instructions in a safe

place for future reference. Give

them to any new owners of the ap-

pliance.

1

Using the warning triangle and/or

the key words (Danger!, Caution!,

Important!), information that is

important for your safety or the

correct functioning of the appli-

ance is highlighted. It is essential

that this information is observed.

0 This symbol guides you step by

step through the operation of the

appliance.

3

Next to this symbol you will find

additional information and practi-

cal tips on using the appliance.

2

Tips and information about the

economical and environmentally

friendly use of the appliance are

marked with the clover.

Appliance Description (Fig. 1)

A Filler cup (capacity 70 ml)

B Flexible lid with pouring hole

C Blender tank (capacity 1.6 litre)

D Blade assembly, detachable

E Motor housing

F Rating label (rear side of appliance)

G Speed Selector

H PULSE Button

J Non-slip rubber feet

K Cord storage facility (underside of

appliance)

1 Safety Instructions

This appliance corresponds to

accepted technological standards

with regards to safety. Neverthe-

less, as a manufacturer we con-

sider it our obligation to make you

aware of the following safety infor-

mation.

General Safety

• The appliance should only be con-

nected to mains supplies with the

same voltage and frequency rat-

ings as those indicated on the Rat-

ings Label.

• Always remove the plug when the

appliance is not in use.

• In the event of a malfunction,

unplug the appliance first!

• Never pull the plug out of the

power socket by pulling on the

cord.

• Never try to operate the blender if

– the casing has been damaged,

– the cord has been damaged.

• If the power cord for this appliance

has been damaged, it should only

be replaced, for safety reasons, by

the manufacturer or Customer

Service, or by a suitably qualified

person.

• Repairs to this appliance may only

be carried out by qualified service

engineers. Considerable danger

may result from improper repairs. If

repairs become necessary, please

contact the Customer Care

Department or your authorised

dealer.

• This appliance is not intended for

use by persons (including chil-

dren) with reduced physical, sen-

sory or mental capabilities, or lack

of experience and knowledge,

unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concern-

ing use of the appliance by a per-

son responsible for their safety.

• If the appliance is used for pur-

poses other than those intended or

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used incorrectly, no liability can be

accepted for any damage that may

be caused.

Child Safety

• Do not leave the appliance running

while unattended, or let children

near the appliance unsupervised!

• Children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with

the appliance.

• Packaging material, e.g. plastic

bags, should not be accessible to

children.

When operating the

appliance

• Always place the unit on a flat,

level surface.

• Never operate the appliance with

wet hands.

• Ensure the Speed Selector is in the

off position before plugging into

the power outlet.

• Plastic parts should never be dried

at or near direct sources of heat.

• The appliance must not be used

for mixing dyes (paints, or lacquer,

etc,). This can cause explosions!

• When you have finished using the

appliance, before cleaning, switch

off and pull the plug out of the

socket.

• The blade assembly should only

be disassembled by an authorised

technician.

• Never clean the motor casing

under running water or soapy

water.

• Caution! The blade assembly is

very sharp. Be careful when taking

the blender apart and re-assembling. It

may cause injury if handled

incorrectly.

• Do not leave hard objects (for

example spoons) in the blade

assembly while running, and do

not grasp the appliance with the

hand inside the blender tank. This

may cause injury!

Possible applications

The blender can be used for mix-

ing a wide variety of drinks, crush-

ing ice, reducing fruit and

vegetables, whipping cream, etc.

Cord storage

The appliance is fitted with a cord

storage facility at the bottom. If the

connection cord to the power out-

let is too long, it can be wraped

around the cord storage until it is

the required length.

Disassembling the Appliance

0 Take the plug out of the socket.

0 Remove the lid (Fig. 1/B).

0 Remove the blender tank

(Fig. 1/C).

0 Turn the blender blender tank

upside down.

0 Turn the blade assembly counter-

clockwise using the filler cup

(Fig. 1/A) as tool and remove

(Fig. 3). The grooves of the filler

cup fit the ribs of the blade assem-

bly.

0 You can now remove the rubber

seal (Fig. 4).

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Caution! The blade assembly is

very sharp. It can cause injury if

handled incorrectly! The rubber

seal can easily be irreparably

damaged by the blade assembly.

Caution! Do not use force when

taking the blade assembly out of

the blender, as this might cause

damage. If necessary, tilt it slightly

when removing.

Do not attempt to remove the

stainless steel blades from the

blade assembly.

Assembling the Blender

0 Place the rubber seal on the blade

assembly.

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0 Insert the blade assembly into the

blender tank from the bottom. Turn

it clockwise to fasten it (Fig. 5).

Caution! Handle carefully!

3

You can use the filler cup as tool.

The blender tank will leak if the

blade assembly is not assembled

correctly.

0 Seat the tank on the motor hou-

sing.

0 Set the lid on the blender tank.

0 Insert the filler cup, and lock it in.

Operating the Blender

3

Place the blender on a level, dry

surface.

0 Plug the power cord into a power

outlet.

0 Open the lid (Fig. 1/B) and put all

the required ingredients in the

blender tank.

Important! Do not exceed the

maximum capacity of 1.6 litres.

3

You can add other ingredients

through the filler hole while the

blender is running. You can use the

filler cup in the lid to do this (Fig. 1/

A). Close the filler hole immediately

after, to avoid splashing.

1

Do not start the blender without

the lid (Fig. 1/B) in position.

Although the lid fits firmly to the

blender tank, we advise when

blending liquid ingredients, to

place your hand on the lid as you

initially start blending. As the pow-

erful motor could cause the liquid

to surge up causing leakage. Once

you have started blending you can

remove your hand.

0 Start the blender by turning the

Speed Selector (Fig. 1/G) to the

right, or by pressing the PULSE

Button (Fig. 1/H).

3

We recommend starting with

blender Speed 1, then progressing

to Speed 2 or 3. The PULSE But-

ton runs the blender at full speed.

The „Blending guide“ on page 34

shows the functions that can be

performed and the suggested

speeds to use.

0 After you have completed blen-

ding, turn the Speed Selector off to

position .

0 After mixing, first remove the blen-

der tank, before taking off the lid.

1

Do not let the blender run for more

than 2 minutes at a time using

heavy loads. After running for 2

minutes with heavy loads, the

blender should be left to cool for at

least 10 minutes.

Safety System

The safety system prevents the

blender from being operated if the

blender tank is not correctly

seated.

1

You should nevertheless still keep

children away from the appiance.

Ice crushing

The blender can be used for crush-

ing ice.

0 Simply add ice to the blender then

press the PULSE button and hold

for 1-2 seconds and release.

Continue this process and in sec-

onds your ice is crushed.

Processing hot liquids

If you would like to process hot liq-

uids please allow to cool down

until lukewarm, fill the blender tank

only half full and start processing

on low speed.

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When processing hot liquids the

blender tank can become very

warm, please take care to protect

your hands.

When processing hot liquids steam

is generated, please take care to

avoid burns. Ensure that the steam

is allowed ventilate out trough the

lid or the hole for the filler cup.

Handy Blending Hints

• Food items for blending should be

cut into cubes (approximately 2-

3 cm), this will assist in achieving

an even result.

• To ensure efficient mixing when

blending dry mixtures, it may be

necessary to stop the blender and

push ingredients down the sides of

the blender tank with a spatula.

• When making bread crumbs, use 2

to 3 day old bread, to minimise the

possibility of clumping. If only fresh

bread is available, dry it out for a

few minutes in a low heated oven.

• When blending a variety of ingredi-

ents together, blend the liquids

first, then add dry ingredients.

• Always ensure stones are removed

from fruit and bones from meat as

these can harm the blades.

• Don’t allow a used blender to sit

for too long as the food will dry

onto the blades, making it difficult

to clean. If you can’t clean the

blender straight away, pour some

warm water in it and allow to soak.

Care and Cleaning

1

Before cleaning the blender, take

the plug out of the socket.

1

Make sure that no liquids get

inside the motor housing!

1

Clean the housing with a damp

cloth. Never immerse in water or

clean under running water.

3

The blender tank and blade

assembly can be cleaned quickly

and safely using the PULSE But-

ton.

0 Pour warm water into the blender

tank, with a few drops of washing-

up liquid.

0 Mix the water and wahing-up

liquid, by pushing the PULSE But-

ton briefly.

0 Finally, rinse the blender tank

under running water.

3

If necessary, the blade assembly

can also be cleaned separately.

1

Be careful when rinsing the blade

assembly (The blades are sharp!).

Use only water and washing-up

liquid.

When replacing the blade assem-

bly, turn it clockwise using the

filler cup (Fig. 1/A) as tool. See par-

agraph „Assembling the Blender“

on page 31.

3

All removable parts (blender lid,

filler cup, rubber seal, blade

assembly and blender tank) can be

cleaned in the dishwasher.

Technical Data

Mains voltage: 230 – 240 V / 50 Hz

Power consumption: 600 W

;

This appliance conforms with the

following EC Directives:

• Low Voltage Directive

2006/95/EC

• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with

amendments 92/31/EEC and

93/68/EEC

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Disposal

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Packaging material

The packaging materials are envi-

ronmentally friendly and can be

recycled. The plastic components

are identified by markings, e.g.

>PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose

of the packaging materials in the

appropriate container at the com-

munity waste disposal facilities.

2

Old appliance

The symbol

W on the product or

on its packaging indicates that this

product may not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall

be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equip-

ment. By ensuring this product is

disposed of correctly, you will help

prevent potential negative conse-

quences for the environment and

human health, which could other-

wise be caused by inappropriate

waste handling of this product. For

more detailed information about

recycling of this product, please

contact your local city office, your

household waste disposal service

or the shop where you purchased

the product.

Blending guide

Processing

Tas k

Food

Suggested Set-

ting

Suggested Processing Proce-

dure

Aerating

Milkshakes,

Smoothies

2 and 3

Use chilled milk. Blend until

desired consistency is achieved.

Chopping

Nuts, Chocolate,

Garlic or Herbs

PULSE

Pulse ½ cup at a time,

to ensure evenly sized pieces.

Crumbing Bread Crumbs PULSE and 2

Tear bread roughly.

Blend until desired consistency.

Biscuit Crumbs PULSE and 2

Break into pieces and as desired

pulse or blend until crumbed.

Crushing Ice PULSE

Use the PULSE button several

times until crushed as desired

consistency.

Emulsifying Salad Dressing 1

Blend until well combined. Oil may

be added to the mixture during

processing through the pouring

hole in the lid.

Mixing Batters, Cakes 1 and 2

Blend ingredients until just

combined. Do not overprocess.

Pureeing

Soups, Vegeta-

bles, Fruits

2 and 3 Blend until smooth.

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Recommended blending speed

Speed Setting 1

• Whipping cream

• Puree vegetables & fruit

• Curry pastes

•Coffee beans

•Mayonnaise

Speed Setting 2

• Smoothies with fruit

•Soups

• Raw vegetables

• Cake batters

Speed Setting 3

• Cocktails

• Laksa pastes

• Milkshakes

PULSE

• Ice cubes

•Meat

• Breadcrumbs

• Biscuits

• Finely ground nuts

•Chocolate

• Self cleaning the unit

Example recipes

Ingredients Instructions

Soups/Starters

Cream of Vegetable Soup

250 g potatoes Wash and peel the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion,

and chop them into pieces. Add the chopped vegeta-

bles to 1/3 of the meat stock and bring to the boil.

Cook for 10 minutes.

Leave the vegetables and stock to cool, then blend

finely at blender Speed 2. Bring the rest of the meat

stock to the boil in a pot, add the vegetable purée, and

bring briefly to the boil again.

Season to taste with the Crème fraîche, salt and

pepper

Sprinkle with the chopped herbs, and serve.

125 g carrots

100 g celery

1 onion

1l meatstock

1Cup Crème fraîche

or cream

1table-

spoon

chopped herbs

salt, pepper

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Cold tomato soup

750 g tomatoes Cut the tomatoes open crosswise and blanch with hot

water. Skin the tomatoes and cut into large pieces.

Peel the onions and cut into pieces.

Put the tomatoes and onion in the blender and mix to a

fine pure at Speed 2.

Add the lemon juice, oil, and vinegar. Season to taste

with the salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir in the Crème

fraîche.

1 onion

3table-

spoons

olive oil

1 cup Crème fraîche

1 lemon

2 table-

spoons

Balsamic vinegar

1 table-

spoon

chopped basil

leaves

salt, pepper,

sugar

Cream of Carrot soup

500 g carrots Wash and peel the carrots, and chop into pieces. Boil

in 1/4 l vegetable stock for around 15 minutes. Leave

to cool for a short time. Mix at blender Speed 2, then

put them back in the pot. Add the rest of the stock and

heat up the soup again. Add the white wine and cream

to taste.

1/2 l vegetable stock

1/8 l cream

1/8 l white wine

chervil, parsley,

salt, pepper,

sugar

Cold cucumber soup

750 g cucumber Wash and peel the cucumber, halve lengthwise and

core it. Chop the flesh into pieces and put in the

blender with the garlic. Mix at blender Speed 2. Add

the joghourt and mix well. Season with sugar, salt, and

pepper to taste.

Garnish with the dill and chives.

500 g natural joghourt

1 clove garlic

1pinch sugar, salt, pep-

per

1 bunch

chives

1 bunch

dill

Ingredients Instructions

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Humus (Hommos)

250 g cooked chick

peas

(canned chick

peas can be used

- rinse well)

Blend all ingredients on setting 2 for 40 seconds or

until smooth.

3 table-

spoons

olive oil

30 ml lemon juice

4 cloves

garlic

30 ml water

Cakes and pastries

Pancake mix

500 ml milk Add the ingredients to the blender in the above order.

Mix to a paste at blender Speed 2.

Meanwhile, scrape off any flour sticking to the sides of

the cup.

Leave the paste to rise for around 15 minutes before

using.

3 eggs

1 pinch salt

250 g flour

Melt’n’Mix Cake

150 g S.R. flour Pre-heat oven to 180 °C. Grease a 20 cm round cake

tin.

Place all ingredients into blender jug. Blend on setting

2 for 50 seconds, or until smooth.

Spread mixture into prepared tin and bake for approxi-

mately 30-35 minutes, until golden. Cool and ice as

desired.

140 g caster sugar

125 g butter or marga-

rine, melted

2 eggs

1 tea-

spoon

vanilla

60 ml milk

Ingredients Instructions

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Drinks/Cocktails

Iced Coffee

2 table-

spoons

instant coffee Dissolve the coffee powder in boiling water, then leave

to cool. Pour a little water into the tank, then add the

ice and crush on Speed 3. Blend all ingredients except

cream on setting 1 for 30-60 seconds.

Whip cream for 40 seconds. Pour into glasses and top

with cream. Sprinkle with drinking chocolate.

50 ml boiling water

250 ml milk

½ cup crushed ice

100 ml whipped cream

Egg Nog

250 ml hot milk Blend milk, rum and honey on setting 2 for 30-

60 seconds.

Add egg and blend on setting 2 for a further

20 seconds.

Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve.

2 table-

spoons

Rum

2 table-

spoons

honey

1 egg

nutmeg

Ingredients Instructions

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