Operating Instructions vital BlENDER PRo Art.-No. 40986 Vital Blender Pro Read all provided instructions before first use! Model and attachments are subject to change! For household use only!
Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running the appliance and pay attention to the warnings mentioned in these instructions. table of contents Knowing your Vital Blender Pro.................44 Important safeguards ....................45 Safeguards for daily operation ................46 Movable and sharp-edged parts – risk of injury ............48 Important safeguards for all electrical appliances............48 Technical specifications ....................49 Assembling and disassembling the appliance .............50...
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Congratulations! Your new Gastroback Vital Blender Pro comes with some remarkable features for preparing your dishes. The Gastroback Vital Mixer Pro shows an ultimate application flexibility, distinguished by the combined function of a blender and a small food processor. The applications range from the...
kNowiNg youR vital BlENDER PRo Inner lid with scaling 60 ml and refill opening Lid of the blender jug Glass-jug 1.75 liter with scaling, heat and cold resistant Jug handle for secure grip 6-fold stainless steel knife Jug socket Motor base with drive coupling 1.000 watt robust stainless steel housing Non-slip rubber feet and cord storage...
imPoRtaNt safEguaRDs Save the instructions for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injury or damage by electric shock, fire or moving mechanical parts. These instruction is an essential part of the appliance.
waRNiNg: • Do not fill ingredients into the blender jug which exceed a temperature of 60 degrees. After processing ice cubes slowly heat up the blender jug before processing hot ingredients. Otherwise the blender jug will crack or get damaged. Use gloves processing hot liquids and do not fill the blender jug up too high.
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• Always place the appliance on a clean, dry and stable surface where it is protected from inadmissible strain (i.e. mechanical or electric shock, overheating, frost, moisture) and where young children cannot reach it. Do not place the appliance near the edge of a bench or table during operation.
• the appliance is for household use only. movable and sharp-edged parts – risk of injury • Never place the socket and / or the knife individually on the motor base. Do not touch the drive wheel of the motor base with your hands when the power cord is plugged in. Do not remove the blender jug from the motorblock whilst in operation.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids are on or in the motor housing. tEChNiCal sPECifiCatioNs model: Art. No. 40986 Vital Blender Pro Power supply: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz maximum power consumption:...
assEmBliNg aND DisassEmBliNg thE aPPliaNCE Barlot (inner lid) Mixing jug mounted Blender jug with handle Jug socket Motor base Silicone seal Control Panel 6-fold stainless Rotary Switch with steel knive unit operating menu ...
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6. Close the opening of the lid with the inner lid (1). The inner lid has two small guide pins that fit into the corresponding holes on the refill opening of the lid. Turn the inner lid after insertion clockwise. The inner lid positioned securely after latching with a ›click‹...
Disassembling the blender jug 1. Always turn off the appliance by positioning the rotary switch to ›0‹ (switch position: OFF) – the appliance is turned off when all the lights are off – wait until the motor has come to a complete stop and unplug the power cord before removing any parts.
general tips Place the blender jug on a suitable, stable, dry, and clean working surface. (see: ›Safeguards for Daily Operation‹). Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately. Never let any liquids run into the motorblock or underneath it to avoid electric shock. When liquids are spilled on the motor housing, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to avoid risk of electric shock or fire.
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• Thick mixtures puree more efficiently if the blender is ¼ to ½ full. • When blending thick or dry mixtures it may be necessary to stop the blender and scrape down the sides of the blender jug with a plastic or rubber spatula, once or twice during blending. •...
• If you process hot foods, take the inner lid from the lid so that the steam can escape and no pressure inside the blender jug is created. Place a kitchen towel over the lid to protect from splashes and steam. •...
Smoothie For processing of whole fresh fruit, smoothies, yogurt, ice cream, milk shakes, frappes and smoothies. Mixing Level 1-12 For individual stirring ingredients of various liquids and at the desired speed. The length of mixing time depends on your personal preferences, the consistency of the ingredients and the recipe.
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speed level selection Turn the rotary switch from the position ›MIN‹ to position ›MAX‹ (the three LEDs will go off). The ›ice crusher‹/›smoothie‹/›nterval‹ buttons can not be pressed. You can regulate the speed of the high-performance motor in 12 steps between ›MIN‹ and ›MAX‹ using the rotary switch individually.
waRNiNg: A safety switch prevents operation of the engine without glass container. Therefore, the mixer can be switched on only when the glass container is correctly mounted on the motor block. CautioN: If the motor unintentionally falter or work unusually slow, then switch to ›0‹ (switch position: OFF) - the power is off when all the lights are off - wait until the motor has come to a complete stop and pull the power plug.
Food Preparation & Usage Function Dried fruit Chopped dry fruit Ice Crush Use: fruit mince Crush Ice Crush Use: mixed drinks and cocktails CaRE aND ClEaNiNg waRNiNg: To avoid injury to persons and damage, always turn the appliance off, wait for the motor to stop completely and unplug the appliance, immediately after operation and before assembling/disassembling or cleaning the appliance.
Disassembling the blender jug and removing stubborn residues waRNiNg: The blade is very sharp! Do not touch the blade. To handle the blade, always hold on to the blade assembly housing. 1. Remove the blender jug off the motor block and hold it over the sink or a large bowl. Turn the blender jug upside-down.
stoRagE Always clean the appliance before storing (see ›Care and cleaning‹). Assemble the blender jug complete and properly for storing to avoid injury from the knife and the loss of individual components. Put the jug into the socket of the motor base. In this way, sealing ring, blade assembly and drive wheel are best protected from dirt and damage.
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Problem Solution The bottom of the blender jug untight- Turn the appliance ›OFF‹ and pull the plug out of the power outlet. Empty the blender jug. Clean ens during operation; liquid leaks. and dry the motorblock. If any ingress of moisture into the motorblock or through the louvre take the appliance for technical maintenance and repair to an authorised specialised reparation shop.
Please check www.gastroback.de for further information. For technical support, please contact Gastroback Customer Care Center by phone: +49 (0)4165/22 25-0 or e-mail: info@gastroback.de. waRRaNty We guarantee that all our products are free of defects at the time of purchase.
RECIPES DiPs, sauCEs, DREssiNgs, CuRRy PastEs Ricotta and olive dip guacamole 1 bunch fresh coriander, stems trimmed 1 large avocado, peeled, stone 200 g ricotta cheese removed and chopped 200 g cottage cheese 40 ml lemon juice ½ cup sour cream 125 ml light cream 1 tsp...
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herb dressing Place lemon rind, juice and cream cheese into blender jug, using the ›Ice Crush‹ func- ¾ cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, cori- tion. Scrape mixture from sides of bowl with ander, mint, chives, rosemary, a spatula. Add fish, horseradish cream, pars- and basil) ley and pepper.
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satay sauce tip: Store curry paste in an airtight blender jug in the refrigerator. 2 cloves garlic, peeled tip: Substitute 2 teaspoons chopped lemon 1 small onion, peeled and quartered rind for lemongrass. 2 tsp peanut oil ½ cup roasted peanuts tip: This curry paste is best suited to poultry.
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staRtERs Roll each side of bread with a rolling pin, to flatten as much as possible. Combine mustard, parmesan cheese, tasty cheese, Nachos coriander and cayenne pepper to taste in a 155 g corn chips bowl. Divide mixture between bread slices tomatoes, peeled and finely and spread over half of each slice.
souPs Heat oil in a large saucepan and add onion, garlic, coriander and cajun seasoning. Cook wonton soup over a medium heat, stirring constantly until onion is soft; add corn, stock, milk. Bring to 125 g lean pork meat, trimmed and boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered roughly chopped for 30 minutes.
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fresh vegetable salad with Heat oil in a large saucepan, add garlic and leeks, cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes pepita dressing or until leeks are soft. Combine tomatoes, carrots, cut into thin strips stock powder, tomato paste, brown sugar, parsnip, cut into thin strips bay leaf, thyme, mint, coriander, cloves and 125 g...
Rosemary parmesan crusted Arrange rocket leaves, eggs, tomatoes, avo- cado slices and olives attractively on a lamb steaks serving platter. Chill until required. To make 4 slices white bread, crusts removed dressing; place sour cream, parsley, basil, ¼ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese coriander, apple juice, nutmeg and pepper 2 tsp fresh rosemary leaves...
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approx. 2-5cm in diameter. Place stock into ›Ice Crush‹ program until ingredients are a large saucepan, bring to the boil. Reduce finely chopped. Transfer mixture to a bowl, heat to simmer, cook fish balls in batches for cover and refrigerate until required. Open 5-6 minutes or until cooked through.
CoCktails mixed berry crepes 2 x 60 g eggs margarita 250 ml milk 1 sp butter, melted 60 ml tequila 1 cup plain flour 60 ml cointreau 2 tsp caster sugar 80 ml lime juice ¼ cup caster sugar, extra ice cubes ¼...
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NoN alCoholiC DRiNks fRaPPés, smoothiEs aND milkshakEs wild thing 1 cup orange juice, chilled Rockmelon and pineapple frappé 1 punnet strawberries, hulled 1 cup chopped rockmelon ½ tsp grated orange rind 1 cup canned pineapple pieces 1 sp oatmeal 1 cup wildberry vitari or another 2 large scoops mint leaves, to serve...
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Banana smoothie strawberry passionfruit milkshake bananas, peeled and chopped 1 cup unflavoured yogurt 1 punnet strawberries, hulled 250 ml milk Pulp of 4 passionfruit honey 500 ml milk, chilled 4 scoops passionfruit ice cream Place banana, yogurt, milk and honey into 2 sp strawberry topping blender jug.
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mEals foR BaBiEs mEals foR toDDlERs apple and carrot fast fish apple, peeled and cored 100 g tuna or other cooked flaked fish, carrot, peeled and chopped bones removed zucchini, sliced and cooked Cook apple and carrot in a microwave oven ½...
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