ARIETE passi 261 - Food Processor Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

• Make sure that the voltage on the appliance rating plate corresponds to that of the mains electricity.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when connected to the power supply; unplug it after every use.
• Never place the appliance on or close to sources of heat.
• Never leave the appliance exposed to the elements (rain, sun, etc....).
• Make sure that the power cord does not come into contact with hot surfaces.
• 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.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• NEVER PLACE THE APPLIANCE BODY, PLUG OR POWER CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS; ALWAYS WIPE CLEAN WITH A DAMP CLOTH.
• ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICITY MAINS BEFORE FITTING OR REMOVING SINGLE ATTACHMENTS OR BEFORE CLEANING THE APPLIANCE.
• Always make sure that your hands are thoroughly dry before using or adjusting the switches on the appliance, or before touching the power plug or power connections.
• Never touch moving parts.
• Do not activate the appliance when it is empty.
• Never use the appliance if the blades are damaged.
• When using the appliance, place it over a stable container.
• Never place your hands inside the container when the appliance is connected to the mains electricity.
• To prevent accidents or damage to the appliance, always keep hands and cooking utensils away from the blade and moving parts.
• To unplug the appliance, grip the plug and remove it directly from the power socket. Never pull the power cord to unplug the appliance.
• Never use the appliance if the power cord or plug are damaged or if the appliance itself is faulty; in this case, take it to your nearest Authorised Assistance Centre.
• To prevent any risks, if the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its technical Assistance service or a similarly qualified person.
• This appliance is designed for HOME USE ONLy and may not be used for commercial or industrial purposes.
• This appliance conforms to the 2006/95/EC and EmC 2004/108/EC directives.
• Any changes to this product that have not been expressly authorised by the manufacturer may lead to the user's guarantee being rendered null and void.
• In the event that you decide to dispose of the appliance, we advise you to make it inoperative by cutting off the power cord. we also recommend that any parts that could be dangerous be rendered harmless, especially for children, who may play with the appliance or its parts.
• Packaging must never be left within the reach of children since it is potentially dangerous.
• DO NOT THROW AWAY THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PASSI 2.0 is the new Ariete electric vegetable mill gives you perfect vegetable and fruit mixes with absolutely no effort. the appliance should not be used for food with a hard or tough consistency, since this could impair operation. the appliance consists of a handle and a food bowl with blade and three disks, one with small holes, one with medium holes and the other with big holes. the appliance is made from materials that are suitable for use with foodstuffs and conform laid down by European directives. the motor unit is housed inside the appliance hand-grip and fits easily on to the container by means of a simple catch mechanism.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

1. Food bowl
2. Stainless steel discs
3. Stainless steel blade
4. Handgrip
5. Motor push-button
6. Power cord and plug
7. Handgrip release button
8. Spatula

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Place a bowl on the surface, stand pAssÌ 2.0 on top of the bowl and after fitting the blade and chosen disc in the passì container, fill the container with the food to be sieved.

Ensure that the voltage of your electric network corresponds to that of the appliance, afterwards insert the plug into the socket.

The notches found at the base of the handgrip (D) lets you use the PASSI' 2.0 on pots having a different diameter.

Be sure you have correctly positioned the appliance before using it.

Press the push-button (E) forward. the blade turns clockwise, puréeing the food inside the bowl at an ideal and constant speed. press the button (E) back: the blade turns anticlockwise.

Included with the appliance you will find a handy spatula (H) to settle the food and to remove them easier (Fig. 2).

The spatula must be used only when the blade is still.
Fill the container up to the maximum level indicated with well-cooked vegetables which have been peeled and cut into small pieces.

Avoid placing hard or fibrous pieces such as carrots pips, fruit stones, etc. into the container.

During prolonged processing (more than five minutes) we recommended pausing for one minute between each operation.
The choice of the disk to be used depends on the required food consistency.

Suggestions for use

Disc with small holes: fruit with small seeds (blackberries, raspberries, grapes, etc.) puréed and baby food, creams, mashed potatoes or small legumes (lentils, peas, etc.).

Disc with medium holes: purées of tomato or cooked vegetables, stewed fruit, cooked legumes.

Disc with large holes: raw tomato cut into small pieces, raw soft fruit (pears, bananas, peaches, etc.) or ripe fruit cut into small pieces.

It is recommended to purée scalded foods to get an optimum yield.

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

Before cleaning, check that the power cord plug is disconnected from the outlet. Allow the appliance to cool and release the handgrip.

To release the handgrip from cup pull the push-button back (G) and push the handgrip upwards (Fig. 3).

Rinse the container, blade and discs under running water or in a dishwasher, by placing them in the top rack (Fig. 4).

Wipe the handgrip with a damp cloth only; do not clean by immersing it in water or any other liquid, since it contains electrical components.

Tip: if the cup is stained after use, clean it with vegetable oil (seed or olive oil).

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