Panasonic MX-S401 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

Part Names and Instructions
Control panel
(MX-S401)
Mode indicator
Lights up to indicate the mode
chosen with the mode selecter.
Mode selecter
High
Choose rotation speed [High/Pulse/
Pulse
Low (soft start)]. (P. EN9)
Low Initial settings: standby mode
●
(All mode indicators are flashing.)
Mode
The machine will return to standby
mode in following instances;
insert power plug.
●
not in use for more than 30
●
seconds.
motor overloading/overheating
●
protection is activated.
Unlock button ( section)
Press the section.
●
Lock is released while the button is pressed. (When the
●
trigger switch is pressed and rotation begins, the lock will
not engage even if your finger is removed.)
Cannot be pressed when child lock is locked.
●
(MX-S301)
Mode switch
Choose rotation speed [Low/High].
Low High
Unlock button (
Press the
●
Lock is released while the button is
●
pressed. (When the trigger switch
is pressed and rotation begins, the
lock will not engage even if your
finger is removed.)
Cannot be pressed when child lock
●
is locked.
EN8
(continue)
section)
section.
Mode
High
Continuous operation with high speed rotation.
(Use for making juice, smoothie by blender blade, minced
meat by chopper blade, etc.)
Pulse (for MX-S401 only)
Repeated operation between medium speed and stop.
Uses the chopper blade and alternates between medium
speed and stop for a grittier texture. (Use for chopping onion,
fish, squid, prawn, etc.)
Low (soft start) (for MX-S401 only)
Starts slowly and then continues at low speed.
Starts slowly and then continues at low speed while whipping
with the whisk attachment to prevent ingredients from flying
out. (Use for whipping cream, making sauces, etc.)
Low (for MX-S301 only)
Continuous operation with low speed rotation.
(Use for chopping onion, fish by using chopper blade, etc.)
Motor housing back
Trigger switch
Back
Press the trigger switch while holding down the unlock
●
button to start the machine. (P. EN14)
The power will be "On" only while holding this switch.
●
Child lock
Be sure to lock in the following instances;
taking a break from blending.
●
carrying.
●
not in use.
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attaching or removing attachments.
●
The unlock button cannot be pressed while the child lock is locked.
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Rotation Speed (sketch map)
Time
Lock Unlock
EN9