2). -The blender speed selector has 4 positions (Fig. 1): 0 -The appliance is switched off. 1 -Low speed, used mainly for liquids and light applications. 2 -High speed, suitable for solid ingredients and heavy applications. Turbo -Programmed impulse speed (Fig. 3). Appropriate for ice crushing. This function will give you a short burst at high speed; it allows the blender to work using pulses which permits higher quality results. In this position the knob is spring-loaded and to come back to 0 position you just have to release the knob, which will come directly back to this 0 position. -Select the suitable speed with the selector to start the blender up. Do not run the motor continuously for more than 2 minutes in order to avoid overheating. After 2 minutes, switch off the appliance for a few minutes to let the blender cool down. -At high temperatures, the lid may soften enough to lose its seal, allowing the contents of the jug to escape, so when mixing warm or hot liquids, select the slowest speed on the speed selector and put a hand on the lid to hold it in its place while blending. Do not fill the jug more than a half. -If you want to add more ingredients while the blender is working, you don’t need to stop it. Just turn the measuring cup anti-clockwise from the lid, lift it out and pour the new ingredients through the hole (Fig. 4). After this, replace the measuring cup and turn clockwise to lock it again. Remember that the maximum quantity of 1250 ml should not be exceeded. -If you have to stir in food that is stuck to the sides of the jug, switch the appliance off first. The blades may continue to rotate for a moment longer. Keep spoons or spatulas a good distance away from the blades to avoid accidents. - When you finish using the blender, turn the knob to 0 position and wait until the blades stop moving before removing the lid from the jug or removing the jug from the motor unit. Do not try to take the jug off the motor unit if the motor is still running. Finally, unplug the appliance from the mains and enjoy the results. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Clean the blender jug after each use to prevent residues from setting inside the jug. First of all, check that the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the mains. To guarantee a long service life of the blender, we recommend hand-washing for the jug instead of washing it into the dishwasher. If water made in contact with the mechanism that joins the jug with the blades, this mechanism would lose the lubricant that helps it to turn and the service life time of the blender would decrease gradually with every washing. The best and faster way to clean the jug is using the self-cleaning function: -Fill the jug up to a half with hot water and add a small amount of washing-up liquid. -Fit the lid and the measuring cup properly. -Select the intermittent function “Turbo” (Fig. 3) for several seconds. The hot water with washing-up liquid will remove the stuck residues inside the jug. -Extract the jug from the motor base and throw out the dirty water. If there were still any small amount of residues inside the jug, you can use a wet cloth or a non-scratch sponge scourer to remove them. Always keep your hands away from the blades to avoid accidents, they are sharp. -Use soapy water and a damp cloth to clean the outside part of the jug, the lid and the measuring cup. After this, rinse and dry them carefully before reassembling them. If you insert these parts into the dishwasher, the surface finishes may be affected. -If you don’t clean the jug immediately after having used it, removing the glued residues won’t be so easy. Then, you can use a nylon brush to clean the inside part of the jug. If that doesn’t work, crush some ice cubes in it, this will shift the particles. -Wipe the outside of the motor unit with a clean damp cloth. -Don’t immerse the motor unit in water or any other liquid. -Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. ADVICE ON DISPOSAL: Our goods come in optimized packaging. This basically consists in using non-contaminating materials which should be handed over to the local waste disposal service as secondary raw materials. Before throwing a used appliance away, you should first make it noticeably inoperable and be certain to dispose of it in accordance with current national laws. Your Retailer, Town Hall or Local Council can give you detailed information about this. This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC – concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). This product must not be disposed together with the domestic waste. This product has to be disposed at an authorized place for recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. Please ask your dealer about current means of disposal. FRANCAIS INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE : • Lis...