6 Open the dispenser cover (1) and put the assembled blender jar on the motor unit (2) (Fig. 7). Make sure the blender jar is properly placed and then close the dispenser cover. 7 8 Slide the drip tray into place (Fig. 8). Put the mains plug in the wall socket. Using the appliance Put the ingredients in the blender jar. (Fig. 9) Place the lid on the blender jar and push it down to fix it (Fig. 10). Place the measuring cup in the opening in the lid (Fig. 11). This blender is intended for making smoothies and juices. It is also suitable to prepare soups and sauces, to process vegetables and fruits, to make batter etc. 1 2 3 Tip: If you are processing ingredients that are difficult to blend, you can use the spatula (see section ‘Spatula’ below). 4 Turn the control knob to speed 1 or 2 (Fig. 12). If you want to process ingredients ver y briefly, turn the control knob to pulse position. If you are not satisfied with the result, the following tips may help: -Switch off the appliance and turn the control knob to pulse position a few times to let the blender run briefly. -Use the spatula to stir the ingredients, either while the blender is running or while the blender is switched off. -Switch off the appliance, remove par t of the ingredients from the jar and process a smaller amount. -Add more liquid. -For recipes in the chapter ‘Recipes’, switch off the appliance and let it cool down to room temperature before you let it run again for the next operation. -Do not let the appliance run for more than 3 minutes at a time. If you have not finished processing after 3 minutes, switch off the appliance and let it cool down to room temperature before you let it run again. 5 Place your glass against the dispensing lever to let the smoothie flow into the glass (Fig. 13). You can switch off the blender to dispense the smoothie. If the smoothie does not flow out smoothly, switch on the blender.This increases the dispensing speed. Note:When you use a tall glass, slightly tilt the glass when you put it under the dispenser. Make sure that the edge of the glass does not get caught behind the dispensing lever. Tips -If you want to crush ice cubes, put not more than 6 ice cubes (of approx. 25x35x25mm) in the blender jar and turn the control knob to pulse position a few times. -Do not process a large quantity of solid ingredients at the same time.To get good results, we advise you to process these ingredients in a series of small batches. -To make tomato juice, cut the tomatoes in four and drop the pieces through the opening in the lid onto the rotating blades. EnglisH Measuring cup You can use the measuring cup to measure ingredients. spatula Put the ingredients to be processed in the blender jar. Put the lid on the jar without the measuring cup. Insert the spatula into the jar through the hole in the lid (Fig. 14). You can use the spatula when you process ingredients that are difficult to blend.You can use the spatula while the blender is switched on or while it is switched off.You can also fit the measuring cup on top of the spatula for better grip. 1 2 3 Only use the spatula if the lid is fixed on the jar. Do not use any other spatula than the one provided with this appliance. 4 Switch on the appliance. Of course, you can also use the spatula while the blender is switched off. 5 Use the spatula when needed. Move it up and down or anti-clockwise for thorough mixing (Fig. 15). Note:You can safely move the spatula while the blender is running as long as the spatula rests on the lid. cleaning Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. Tip: Cleaning the appliance and its parts is easiest immediately after use. 1 2 Make sure the appliance is switched off and unplugged. Disassemble all removable parts from the motor unit. 1 Remove the lid with the measuring cup from the blender jar. If you have attached the spatula to the measuring cup, detach it. 2 Lift the assembled blender jar off the motor unit (Fig. 16). 3 Turn the blade unit anti-clockwise (1) and remove it from the coupling unit (2) (Fig. 17). 4 Turn the dispenser anti-clockwise (1) and detach it from the coupling unit (2) (Fig. 18). 5 To clean the inside of the dispenser, turn the bottom par t of the dispenser clockwise (1) and remove the bottom par t (2). (Fig. 19) 6 Remove the sealing rings from the dispenser, the blade unit and the blender jar. Never detach the soft plastic part from the inside of the dispenser (Fig. 20). 3 Clean the motor unit with a moist cloth. Never immerse the motor unit in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap. 4 5 Remove the coupling unit and the sealing ring from the blender jar. Clean the removable parts in hot water, if necessary with some washing-up liquid, or in the dishwasher. All par ts except the motor unit are dishwasher-proof. storage 1 To store the mains cord, wind it round the reel in the bottom of the appliance (Fig. 21). 10 EnglisH Environment ...