Sunbeam PB9800 - Blender Cafe Series Manual

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference

Sunbeam's Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM CAFÉ SERIES BLENDER PB9800.

• Ensure fingers are kept well away from the blades when in use. The processing baton may be used while the motor is running with the main part of the lid in place.
• Always operate on a flat level surface.
• Ensure the control dial is in the "OFF" position and the jug is in place before plugging into the power outlet.
• Do not operate on low speed for more than 30 seconds at a time when blending heavy loads.
• Always remove the plug from the power outlet when the blender is not in use, before disassembling, putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning other than washing the jug.
• Blade is sharp, handle carefully.
• Always operate the blender with the lid in place.
• When using heavy loads, the blender should not be operated for more than 15 seconds. This does not apply to any of the recipes detailed in this instruction booklet.
• Do not place the blade assembly onto the motor base without it being correctly fitted to the jug.
• The maximum load capacity of the jug is 2 litres, and substantially less with thick mixtures.
• When making peanut butter (or other nut butters, or oil based foods) do not process for more than one minute after mixture starts circulating. Over-processing will cause the mixture in the jug to overheat. Do not process more than 500g of nuts at a time.
• Jug should not be more than 2/3 full when the processing baton is left in place while blending. Do not exceed 30 seconds of continuous blending with processing baton in place.
• The blender is fitted with a safety switch to prevent the motor operating unless the jug is in place.
• Do not blend warm/hot ingredients. Allow ingredients to cool to room temperature before placing in jug.

Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance:

• Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person.
• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
• Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected, return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

Features of your Sunbeam Café Series^® Blender

Ingredient measuring cap
Handy 60ml removable measuring cap.

Jug lid with ingredient measuring cap
To provide the necessary safety, the lid seals tightly to the jug and features a pouring hole, that allows you to add ingredients during blending.

2 litre capacity square BPA-free DURALITE™ jug
Inherent with superior blending performance the square jug design has a large 2 litre capacity. It is constructed utilising an ultra-durable BPA free material that is impact resistant and withstands cracking in the dishwasher for hundreds of cycles. Additional benefits include heat, stain and scratch resistance and its lightweight composition.

Stainless steel blade
Configured to optimise all processing tasks and provide the ultimate performance, the precision cut and sharpened stainless steel blade assembly is mounted on a sealed bearing for faster speed and longer life.

Processing baton
Specially designed to assist during demanding processing tasks, the baton allows you to safely push food into the blades while the blender is operating.

Pulse button
The 'Pulse' feature provides short bursts of power. To activate, depress the 'Pulse' button and hold down as long as needed. Ideal for preparing breadcrumbs, nuts and biscuits.

Removable blade assembly
Blade assembly is removable for thorough cleaning.

Heavy-duty 1200 watt motor
Enables blade speeds to reach up to 20,000 revolutions per minute (RPM) delivering the power to uniformly blend small or large quantities of ingredients regardless of the load. Its high performance and reliability are backed by a 5 year motor guarantee.

Variable speed dial
The control dial allows you to select a speed depending on the blending task and texture of ingredients. Turn the speed control dial in a clockwise direction and the blender automatically starts. The variable speed dial allows you to select continuously variable motor speeds ranging from 4,000 to 15,000 revolutions per minute (freeload).

Pre-programmed functions
Pre-programmed functions make blending even easier. The 'Slow Start' button will slowly ramp up the speed selected on the control dial, while popular blending functions like 'Smoothie' and 'Ice-Crush' will be performed at the touch of a button. To make cleaning a breeze, use the 'PreClean' function.

Non-slip feet
Heavy-duty non-slip feet ensure the blender remains stable and prevents slipping on the bench top during use.

Cord wrap
Cord wraps away to keep bench top clean.

Speed Dial, Pre-Programmed Functions and Pulse Button

Variable speed dial

Turn the speed control dial in a clockwise direction and the blender automatically starts. The variable speed dial allows you to select continuously variable motor speeds ranging from 4,000 to 15,000 revolutions per minute (free load).

Pulse button

The 'Pulse' feature provides short bursts of power. To activate, depress the 'Pulse' button and hold down as long as needed. Ideal for preparing breadcrumbs, nuts and biscuits.

Pre-programmed functions

Pre-programmed functions make blending easy as they perform a blending task at the touch of a button. Select the required function by pressing the corresponding function button. The blender will start to operate and only the selected function button will illuminate. On completion of the task, the motor will stop and all function buttons will illuminate indicating that these are now available for use.

Slow Start – The motor will slowly ramp up its speed to the speed setting chosen on the variable speed dial.

Smoothie – Perfect for blending smoothies. The Smoothie function is programmed to blend the denser ingredients at a lower speed setting, then increases as ingredients thicken.

Ice Crush – Ideal for ice-crushing or ingredients that require short bursts of power.

Pre-Clean – An easy and quick way to rinse the DURALITE™ blending jug after the processing task is complete. For more information, please refer to the "Operating your Café Series® Blender" or the "Care and Cleaning" section in this booklet.

The selection can be changed at any time during the blending process. Press the currently illuminated button to stop the cycle. Then select a new function. The button will stay illuminated and the new function will start.

Lid assembly

The lid is easy to position on or remove, and to clean, see Figure 1.

1. Simply push lid down firmly to seal.
2. To secure the measuring cap, slide it into the top of the rubber lid and rotate to lock.
3. The measuring cap can be removed when using the processing baton or when adding ingredients.

Note: As there is no locking design we advise that you place your hand on the lid as you initially start processing.

Operating your Café Series^® Blender

1. Place the DURALITE™ jug on the motor base by locating it over the four non-slip rubber jug mounts. The jug can be placed on the motor base in four different positions.
   
2. Place ingredients into the DURALITE™ jug.
   Note: Do not operate the blender when the jug is empty.
3. Place the lid firmly into position on the DURALITE™ jug. Always ensure the measuring cap is in place when processing, except when the processing baton is inserted through the opening in the lid; or when adding ingredients through the hole in the lid.
   Note: Always have the lid in position during processing.
4. 1. Using the speed dial:
      Using the variable speed dial, select the desired processing speed from 1 – 5 and this will provide continuous processing until the dial is turned anti-clockwise to the '0' position.
      Due to the high processing speed of the Café Series® Blender, processing times are significantly reduced over those of standard blenders. Therefore we advise that until you are familiar with the speed of the Café Series® Blender that you keep a close watch on ingredients being processed.
      Tip: Use the 'Slow Start' feature to combine ingredients at the start of blending. To do so, press the 'Slow Start' function button first, then turn the speed dial to the desired speed. The blender will slowly ramp up its speed to this chosen speed setting.
      Tip: Once processing has commenced, further ingredients can be added by removing the measuring cap and pouring ingredients through the hole in the lid.
      Note: Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before removing the lid or jug.
   2. Using a pre-programmed function:
      Select the desired function by pressing the appropriate function button. The blender will start to operate and only the selected function button will illuminate. On completion of the task, the motor will stop and all function buttons will illuminate indicating that these are now available again.
      Note: The 'Slow Start' must be used in combination with the variable speed dial. Please refer to 4.a.
      Before a new function can be selected, the previous function must be stopped.
      To stop blending at any time, press the selected function button.
      Tip: Once processing has commenced, further ingredients can be added by removing the measuring cap and pouring ingredients through the hole in the lid.
      Note: Wait until blade comes to a complete stop and all function buttons illuminate before removing the lid or jug.

Blade Assembly

Always ensure the blender is unplugged from the power outlet before fitting or removing the blade assembly. Always handle the blade assembly with caution, as the blades are extremely sharp.

To assemble the blade assembly, follow these steps and refer to Figure 2;

1. Ensure the flat sides of the blade assembly are aligned with the corresponding flat sides of the opening in the bottom of the jug (refer to Figure 3). Once the blade is aligned, push the blade assembly firmly into the opening.
   
   Ensure the assembly is pushed all the way to seat the seal.
2. Place the locking nut on the underside of the jug and tighten by rotating in a clockwise direction.

Processing Baton

Specially designed to assist during demanding processing tasks, the baton allows you to safely push food down into the blades while the blender is operating. See Figure 4.

When using the processing baton, ensure the lid is firmly in place and the measuring cap is removed. For safety purposes, do not insert the processing baton into the jug with the lid removed.

Uses for the processing baton:

• The processing baton can be used as a scraper or spatula to easily remove thick mixtures such as batters and sauces from the jug.
• Use the processing baton to encourage hard to process ingredients into the blades.
• Using the processing baton reduces blending times.

Care and Cleaning

Note: Ensure that the blender is unplugged from the power outlet prior to cleaning.

Washing

For best results, wash all blender components, excluding the base (motor housing), in hot soapy water.

The DURALITE™ blending jug and lid (excluding the measuring cap) can be washed in the dishwasher. It is recommended to remove the blade assembly from the jug as this part is not dishwasher safe.

Quick clean

Half fill the blender with lukewarm water and a small amount of detergent. Position the jug on the motor base and press the 'Pre-Clean' function button. When the task is completed, the motor will stop and all function buttons will illuminate. Now remove the jug, rinse it under running water and then allow to air dry.

Thorough cleaning

After completing the quick clean, should any ingredients remain, remove the blade assembly and wash both the jug and blade assembly in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry. Rinse the lid, ingredient cap and processing baton under running water and wash with warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry.

To clean the motor base

Use a damp, soft sponge with mild detergent and wipe over the motor base.

Note: Never immerse the motor base in water or other liquid.

Helpful Blending Hints

• Use the processing baton to remove thick mixtures from the blending jug.
• Make caster sugar or pure icing sugar from regular sugar. Simply place up to 2 cups of sugar into the jug and continue to pulse mixture for caster sugar or blend on speed 4 for icing sugar.
• Place up to 1 tray (12) large ice cubes into the jug. Use the 'Ice Crush' function to make fluffy snow cones.
• Freezing fresh fruit will ensure you always have fruit on hand and ready to blend.
• Peel and chop fruit as necessary before freezing.
• Frozen bananas add "creaminess" to smoothies.
• Freeze passionfruit pulp in ice cube trays for easy portion control.
• When chopping ingredients such as nuts or biscuits use the 'Pulse' button. This helps you to achieve a perfect result without overprocessing.
• Thickened cream can be whipped in seconds. Blend on speed 4 until the mixture thickens then use the processing baton to check the cream for the desired texture.
• Ensure all fruit juices are chilled before blending as this will help to keep drinks cold for longer.
• When making thick shakes, don't use hard ice cream straight from the freezer. Leave ice cream out for approximately 5 minutes before blending, this time may vary depending on how cold your freezer is. If using ice cream with a higher cream content you may need a little extra milk. Always place ice cream in the jug in small pieces, never in large chunks.
• Never blend warm/hot ingredients. Always allow ingredients to cool to room temperature before blending.
• Never fill above the maximum level indicator of 2 litres.
• Ensure the lid is firmly and securely placed on the jug and do not operate the blender without the lid on. If you wish to add any additional ingredients remove the measuring cap and add as necessary.
• In the smoothie and milkshake recipes in this booklet, soy, skim, light or full cream milk can be used.
• When making cocktails or other drinks with more than 6 ice cubes, use the 'Ice Crush' function.