Grundig SM5040 Jug Blender Manual

SAFETY AND SET-UP

Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using this appliance! Follow all the safety instructions to avoid damage caused by improper use.
Keep the instruction manual for future reference. Should this appliance be given to a third party, then this instruction manual must also be handed over.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
• This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• Use this device solely for its intended purpose.
• Only use this device indoors. Do not use this device outdoors or in the bathroom.
• The manufacturer assumes no liability for possible damages that may have been caused by incorrect usage or mishandling of the device.
• Do not leave this device unattended as long as it is in use. Extreme caution is advised when this device is being used near children and persons who are restricted in their physical, sensory or mental abilities.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Do not place this device on hotplates (gas, electric or coal stoves, etc.). Keep this device away from all hot surfaces.
• Always operate this device on a flat, solid, clean and dry surface.
• Do not open the casing under any circumstances.
• Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet all the applicable safety standards; thus if the appliance or power cord is damaged, it must be repaired or replaced by the dealer, a service centre or a similarly qualified and authorized service person to avoid any danger. Faulty or unqualified repair work may cause danger and risks to the user.
• Do not operate this device with wet hands or when standing on a wet floor.
• Only use the original accessories or those that are recommended by the manufacturer. The use of accessories other than those mentioned above can result in fire, electric shock or other accidents.
• 
  of suffocation! Keep all packaging materials away from children, especially small children.
• Dispose of the packaging materials properly. Inform yourself at the local authorities regarding collection points or garbage separation.
• Remove all protective foils and packaging material prior to usage.
• Clean all parts prior to usage.
• This appliance is intended for household use only.
• Prior to using the device for the first time, make sure that your type of power and power supply corresponds to the information on the label.
• For additional protection, this appliance should be connected to a household residual current device with a rating of no more than 30 mA. Consult your electrician for advice.
• This device is supplied with power as long as it is still connected to the power supply.
• Dry the appliance and all parts before connecting it to the mains supply and before attaching the accessories.
• Make sure that there is no danger that the cord could be accidentally pulled or that someone could trip over it when the device is in use.
• Position the device in such a way that the plug is always accessible.
• Never touch the power plug with wet or damp hands.
• Unplug the device before each cleaning and when the device is not in use.
• Prevent damage to the power cord by not squeezing, bending or rubbing it on sharp edges.
• Keep the cord away from hot surfaces and open flames.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting the plug from the power outlet. Do not wrap the power cord around the device.
• Using an extension cord with this device is not recommended.
• Do not immerse the appliance, power cord or power plug in water or in other liquids.
• Clean the appliance with a damp cloth only.
• Do not stick any foreign objects inside the outer casing.
• Care shall be taken when handling the sharp cutting blades, emptying the bowl and during cleaning.
• Remove the attachments prior to cleaning.
• The blades, slicers and shredders are very sharp! To avoid injury, handle with the utmost care, especially when removing and cleaning them.
• Do not touch any moving parts on this device. Wait until it has come to a complete standstill.
• The attachments must be properly installed and containers locked into place prior to switching on this device.
• Only lift the cover once the moving parts have come to a complete standstill.
• Remove the cutting tools before removing any food.
• Should food particles still remain in the filler hole, do not try to remove them with your finger, but rather use the stopper or another piece of food. Should a piece of food be difficult to remove, then switch off the device, unplug it from the power supply and take it apart.
• Prior to changing the attachments, make sure the device is switched off and unplugged.
• Do not immerse the cutter unit into water.
• 
  Risk of injury! Extreme caution is advised when handling the blades in order to avoid serious cut wounds.
• To guarantee the safety of the device, do not alter the safety features in any way.
• A spatula may be used to remove food from the container. To do this, the device must be switched off. Should you use your finger, extreme caution is advised in order to avoid cut wounds.
• Always make sure that the jug is sitting correctly and is locked into place.
• Before the jug is taken off the motor unit, always wait until the motor has come to a standstill.
• Never operate this device without a cover.
• 
  Danger of burns! Do not fill the jug with hot liquids.
• Never operate this device when it is empty.
• This device is only intended for short periods of use and should only be in continuous use for a maximum of 3 minutes. After use, let the device cool down sufficiently.
• Remove bones and stones from fruit to prevent the blades or the device from becoming damaged. Do not put especially hard foods (e.g. turnip) into the device.
• 
  Do not crush ice and blend frozen food.
• Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use.
• Products sold in the UK have a British Standard plug. In the event of an electrical overload the fuse may blow. Please have the fuse replaced by the manufacturer or qualified service personnel. Position the appliance so the power plug is always accessible.
• 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.
• Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the food processor or blender as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.

AT A GLANCE

Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new GRUNDIG Jug Blender SM 5040.

Please read the following user notes carefully to ensure you can enjoy your quality GRUNDIG product for many years to come.

A responsible approach!

GRUNDIG focuses on contractually agreed social working conditions with fair wages for both internal employees and suppliers, as well as on the efficient use of raw materials with continual waste reduction of several tones of plastic each year.
For a future worth living.
For a good reason. Grundig.

Special features

This appliance is perfectly suitable forpreparing and mixing of shkes, drinks, coctails, soups and much more.

Recipe

Extra virgin coconut juice
Ingredients:
700g coconut
800ml cold, boiled Wasser

Preparation:
Cut the coconut into 15 x 15mm pieces and put them into the jar. Add the cold, boiled water and blend at max. speed until the coconut pieces are smashed (max. 3 mins.).

Controls and parts

1. Measuring cup
2. Lid opening
3. Lid
4. Sealing ring
5. Glass jug
6. Jug handle
7. Jug base
8. Sealing ring
9. Cutter unit
10. Motor housing
11. Control dial
12. Non-slip feet
13. Cable storage coil

OPERATION

Notes

• Upon delivery, the glass jar E, lid C, measuring cup A, sealing rings D, H, cutter unit I and the jug base G are already assembled.

Preparation

• Remove all packaging and stickers materials and dispose of them according to the applicable legal regulation.

Prior to first use

The parts must be cleaned prior to first use. To do this, proceed as follows:

1. Take the entire unit off the motor housing J and place it on a level surface, e.g. on the kitchen counter.
2. The lid C can be removed from the glass jug by pushing on it lightly upwards with your thumb.
3. Turn the measuring cup counter clockwise as far as it will go and take it upwards out of the lid opening B .
4. Take the sealing ring D off of the lid. Due to its flexibility, the sealing ring can be lifted off with your fingers. Do not use any tools as this could damage the sealing ring.
5. Now set the glass jug with the opening facing down on a level surface.
6. Take off the jug base by turning it counter clockwise until it comes off (see diag.). The cutter unit inside the jug base stays in the glass jug.
   
   
7. The cutter unit can now carefully be lifted out of the jug (see diag.). The sealing ring H can now be removed from the cutter unit.
   
   
   Risk of injury!
   • The blades are very sharp. Therefore do not touch the cutter unit with your fingers.
8. Clean all parts, with the exception of the motor housing as described in "Cleaning and Care".
9. Then re-assemble the jug blender in the reverse order. Set the glass jug with the opening facing down on a level surface.
10. Lay the cutter unit sealing ring in the middle on the glass jug.
11. Then insert the cutter unit with the blades evenly into the opening of the base of the glass jug (see diag.). Push down a little so that the sealing ring presses onto the cutter unit.
    
    
12. Screw the jug base onto the glass jug by turning it clockwise (see diag.). Hold the jug handle F and screw the jug base on tightly.
    
    
13. Put the sealing ring on the lid. Make sure that the sealing ring is sitting on the lid evenly.
14. Press the lid levelly onto the glass jug.
15. Put the measuring cup into the lid. The protrusions on the measuring cup fit perfectly into the grooves in the lid opening. Turn the measuring cup counter clockwise as far as it will go to secure it.
16. Turn the glass jug over and place it upright onto the motor unit. The white line with arrow on the base of the jug must be located under the white arrow on the motor unit.
17. Cut the food into small pieces before using the appliance.

Operation

1. Place the device on an even and dry surface. The non-slip feet L ensure the stability of the device.
2. Make sure that the power cord is disconnected from the power supply and the control dial K is on before putting food into the glass jug.
3. Take the glass jug off the motor unit and open the lid.
4. Now put the items to be blended in the glass jug. The ingredients should only be about 2-5 cm long. The maximum filling quantity is 1.5 l. The filling quantity is indicated on the glass jug in litres from 0.5-1.5 LTR and in ounces from 20-50 OZ. Add water to ensure the jug blender functions smoothly.
   The mixing ratio between hard foods and water is usually 2:3.

• Do not put or blend hot foods or liquids in the glass jug. Never let the jug blender operate while empty (without food). Danger of overheating!

5. Close the lid. Make sure that the measuring cup is inside the lid opening and is secured.
6. Connect the power plug to a suitable power outlet.
7. The cutting speed can be variably adjusted with the control dial.
   Note
   • This device also has a turbo function. This will briefly increase the speed of the blades, to chop food for example. This is especially suitable for vegetables or nuts. Depending on the type of the food you would like to chop, it is recommended to either begin with a low speed or to use the turbo function. The turbo function (position P) should only be used for a few seconds. As soon as the turbo function is released, the blender automatically switches to position .
8. If ingredients are to be added during the blending process, then add them through the opening in the lid. To do this, take out the measuring cup.
9. After the desired consistency of the blended food has been reached, turn the control dial to to switch off the blender.
   
   • The operating time of the jug blender must not exceed 3 minutes at a time.
     
10. Pull the power plug out of the power outlet.
11. Remove the glass jug from the motor unit.
12. Take off the lid and pour the mixture into glasses or other containers.

Note

• As soon as the glass jug is empty, it should be rinsed out with warm water.

INFORMATION

Tips for preparing of food

• To ensure that the food is optimally blended, add the liquids to the glass jug first and then the hard foods.
• The jug blender cannot perform the following functions: Beat egg whites, whip cream, make mashed potatoes, chop meat, mix dough, extract fruit or vegetable juice.
• The following foods should never be put into the jug blender as they could damage it: bones, large pieces of completely frozen food or hard foods like turnip.

Cleaning and care

• Never use petrol, solvents or abrasive cleaners, metal objects or hard brushes to clean the appliance.
• Do not touch the blades with your bare hands as they are very sharp. Use a brush instead.
• Clean the jug blender after each use. Do not let any food remains harden on and inside the jug blender. This will make it more difficult to clean it later.

1. Prior to cleaning, always pull the power plug out of the power outlet.
2. Let the appliance cool down completely.
3. Clean the housing with a soft, damp cloth and some dish soap.
4. All other parts – except the housing – are dishwasher safe.

• Never put the motor housing or power cord in water or any other liquids and never hold them under running water.

Notes

• For rapid cleaning, the glass jug can be filled with warm water and dish soap. Put the control dial on turbo function a few times. Then remove the glass jug from the motor housing and rinse it out with clear water.
• Clean all parts of the glass jug unit and take it apart as described under "Prior to first use".
• The glass jug, lid, measuring cup, sealing rings and the jug base can be manually cleaned with dish soap and warm water or in the dishwasher. However, the temperature in the dishwasher should not exceed 70°C.

• Do not immerse the cutter unit into water. Clean the cutter unit with a brush and warm soapy water. Be careful not to touch the blade with your fingers!
  Risk of injury! After cleaning, rinse it with clear water. Leave the cutter unit in an upright position and in a safe place to air dry. The cutter unit should be left to dry in a location that is out of reach of children!

Storage

If you will not be using the jug blender for a longer period of time, then store it away carefully.

• If you do not plan to use the appliance for a long period of time, please store it carefully.
• Make sure that the appliance is unplugged and completely dry.
• To store the blender, wrap the power cord around the cable storage coil M, on the bottom of the blender. Store the blender in a dry, cool location that is protected from moisture.
• Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.
• Store it in a cool and dry place.
• Make sure the appliance is always kept out of the reach of children.

Technical data

Operating voltage: 220-240V~ 50Hz
Input power: 650W
Short time usage: 3 min
Noise level: 80 dB(A)

This products conforms to the European directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/ EC and 2011/65/EU

Technical and design modifications reserved.

Environmental note

This product has been made from high-quality parts and materials which can be re-used and recycled.


Therefore, do not throw the product away with normal household waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection point for recycling electrical and electronic devices. This is indicated by this symbol on the product, in the operating manual and on the packaging.

Please find out about collection points operated by your local authority.
Help protect the environment by recycling used products.

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