Melissa 646-80 - Manual (Page 19)

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5. Turn the beaker with the fitted cutter upside down
and place the cutter in the hollow of the motor
section so that the three plastic pins on the beaker
fits into the holes on the top edge of the motor
section.
6. Hold the motor section down with one hand and
press down on the beaker with the other hand.
o The motor runs as long as you press the beaker
down.
o You can also get the motor to run continuously
by pressing the beaker down and turning it
slightly in a clockwise direction until the pins
lock into place under the black edge of the
motor section. Stop the motor by turning the
beaker slightly in an anti-clockwise direction to
release the pins. See also ‘Preparation
Techniques’ below.
7. Remove the beaker with the fitted cutter from the
motor section when you have finished blending.
Turn the beaker upside down again and remove the
cutter.
8. The beaker can now be used for serving. Simply
attach the ring to the top edge of the beaker, making
it more comfortable to drink from.
9. If you do not want to drink the smoothie
immediately, you can cover the beaker with one of
the convenient storage lids.
IMPORTANT! Never leave the appliance running
for more than 1 minute at a time, as the motor can
overheat. If the preparation process requires longer than
this, take a short break before restarting the appliance.
You should also stop the appliance at regular intervals
to check whether the items have been sufficiently
processed. If the motor overheats and stops running,
unplug the appliance and allow it cool down for several
hours before using it again.
IMPORTANT! If the cutter becomes stuck while the
motor is running continuously, switch off the power and
unplug the appliance immediately to prevent damage
to the motor. Remove the beaker fitted with the cutter
from the motor section, and shake the ingredients in the
beaker thoroughly. If the blade is still stuck, unscrew
the blade unit from the beaker and carefully turn the
blade round using your fingers. Be careful - the blade is
extremely sharp! Once you are sure the cutter can turn,
fit the cutter on the beaker, place the beaker onto the
motor section and try again.
Blending Techniques
Pulse technique – If you want the food to be coarsely
chopped or blended, press the beaker down briefly
and intermittently a number of times with short breaks
between instead of holding it down continuously. Take
care not to lock the beaker into position, or the motor
will run continuously.
Shaking technique – If the blade is not distributing the
food evenly in the beaker, you can lock the beaker into
position so the motor is running continuously, lift the
entire appliance up from the counter and shake it back
and forth a few times so the food shifts position in the
beaker. Then put the appliance back on the counter and
let it run a little longer. Be very careful when you use the
shaking technique! Hold both beaker and motor section
firmly to prevent them separating from each other while
shaking them.
Shake and pulse technique – If you want the food to
be coarsely chopped or blended, you can lift the entire
appliance up from the counter and give it a powerful
shake downwards, concluding the movement by briefly
pressing the beaker down (pulse function). This sends
the food down onto the cutter. Continue until the food
acquires the desired consistency. Be very careful when
using the shake and pulse technique! Hold both beaker
and motor section firmly to prevent them separating
from each other while shaking them.
Tapping technique – If the food sticks to the inside of
the beaker and is unable to reach the cutter, you can
remove the beaker with the cutter fitted from the motor
section and tap it gently against the kitchen counter so
that the food falls down onto the cutter. Then return the
beaker to the motor section and continue to process
the food.
CLEANING
When cleaning the appliance, you should pay attention
to the following points:
• Remove plug from the mains socket, and allow the
appliance to cool down before cleaning it.
• Do not immerse the motor section of the appliance
in water and make sure no water enters the
appliance.
• Clean the motor section by wiping it with a
damp cloth. A little detergent can be added if the
appliance is heavily soiled.
• Do not use scouring pads, steel wool or any form of
strong solvents or abrasive cleaning agents to clean
the appliance, as they may damage the outside
surfaces of the appliance.
• The beaker, rings, lids and the cutter can be washed
using detergent and are all dishwasher proof. Be
careful if you wash the cutter by hand, as the blades
are extremely sharp.
• If the cutter is not properly attached, liquid may
seep out into the internal part of the base unit. This
may also be removed using a slightly dampened
cloth and a little detergent. Check that the motor
section is thoroughly dry inside before using the
appliance again after cleaning.
• Inside the blade unit is a plastic sealing ring, which
may become loose when the unit is put through a
dishwasher. Therefore, please check that the sealing
ring is still in place when you remove the blade unit
from the dishwasher.
• IMPORTANT! Allow to dry fully after cleaning before
using again. Do not use the appliance if damp.
Ensure the appliance is completely clean and dry
before storing.