Sage the Q BBL820 / SBL820 - Blender Capacity 2L, 2400W 5 Speeds Manual

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 Components
- 1.1 ACCESSORIES
- 1.2 COPOLYESTER MATERIAL
2 Functions
3 Blending Chart
- 3.1 Dry milling
4 Troubleshooting
5 Care & Cleaning
6 Documents / Resources
- 6.1 Download manual

Sage the Q BBL820 / SBL820 - Blender Capacity 2L, 2400W 5 Speeds Manual

Components

Device Overview

Inner measuring cup
High performance lid
2.0 Litre BPA-Free* jug
Extra-wide, heavy duty blade and bowl system
Heavy duty metal coupling
Heavy duty 2400W motor
LCD indicator with timer
Durable base
4 preset programs
5 speed settings
Overload protection Resettable thermal fuse for motor protection.

ACCESSORIES

Tamper

COPOLYESTER MATERIAL

This blender jug is made with copolyester, which is a tough, BPA-free polymer used to make housewares products that can stand up to extreme use and repeated dishwasher cleaning. Products made from copolyester are impact resistant and shatter resistant and stay clear and durable even after hundreds of cycles in the dishwasher.
* Sage makes its BPA Free claim for this product based on independent laboratory testing performed for all the food contact plastic materials of the product per EU Commission Regulation No

Functions

GETTING STARTED

Ready mode

Press ON | OFF button to power the unit to READY mode.

Sleep

After 2 minutes of inactivity, LCD powers off, and the ON | OFF button flashes red.

After 5 minutes of inactivity, the blender turns power OFF. Press the ON | OFF button to reactivate the blender.

CANCEL

The CANCEL function stops the pre-set program or selected speed setting and sets the time to 0.

Speed Control Selection

There are 5 electronic speed buttons from MIX through to MILL.
MIX combines more delicate foods with a folding motion, and is good for combining wet and dry ingredients.
MILL is the fastest setting and is ideal for breaking down ingredients to mill grain to flour, make nut milk and other finely blended mixtures. Select the required speed (1 to 5) by pressing the corresponding speed button.

Never blend boiling hot liquids. Allow temperature of ingredients to cool down to room temperature before placing into blender jug.

PRESET PROGRAMS

PULSE | ICE CRUSH

A program of continuous pulsing designed to chop food into an even consistency or crush ice cubes.

SMOOTHIE

For dairy-based smoothies. A combination of speeds and pulses designed to combine and aerate ingredients into a smooth and creamy texture.

GREEN SMOOTHIE

For blending whole fruits/vegetables into a smooth beverage. A combination of high speed profiles breaks down tough fibres into very fine particles. Use the tamper if ingredients become wedged.

SOUP

This program is exclusively for creating a Cold to Hot Soup–turning whole ingredients at ambient temperature into a smooth, hot soup. Primarily a high speed program, the program will finish with a slow stir to remove steam bubbles.

NOTE
Raw foods such as meats and seafood need to be cooked prior to using the SOUP program.

Do not add hot ingredients when using the SOUP program.
If the blender is running and you press a different preset button, it will switch to that program without stopping. If a program is running and you press the same program button again, it will pause that program and timer. To resume press the same program button again.

CLEAN

Use to remove most of the ingredients off the blender walls and blades. Add 4 cups of warm soapy water to the blender jug and press the CLEAN button. For harder to clean, sticky or thick ingredients, add ½ teaspoon of liquid dish detergent for extra cleaning power. For best results, clean the blender jug this way immediately after use.

Tips

The inner measuring cap can be removed and oils/liquids or other ingredients added during blending. Extreme care must be taken as depending on the mixture and speeds of operation, splashes can eject from the Lid. It is not suggested to remove the inner measuring cap when blending hot liquids.
Do not exceed the maximum mark when adding foods and liquids into the blender.
Run the blender only for the appropriate amount of time required - do not over blend ingredients.
Use the PULSE | ICE CRUSH button when food is too thick or coarse to circulate within the blender jug.
The tamper accessory can be used during blending by removing the inner measuring cap. Always make sure the main lid stays firmly in place.
Ingredients may stick to the sides of the blender jug. To push food back onto the blades with the main lid on (inner cap removed), use the tamper provided to scrape down the sides of the jug, and continue blending.
If any moisture or liquid spills on top of the motor base during blending, turn the blender off and unplug from the outlet. Remove the blender jug, and wipe motor base immediately with a dry cloth or paper towel.
The optimum amount of ice cubes that the blender can process in the jug is 250g (approximately 1 standard ice tray).
Thicker mixtures puree more efficiently if the jug is ¼ to ½ full.
Do not use metal utensils, as they may damage the blades or blender jug.
To remove any food that cannot easily be scraped out from under the blades, replace lid and turn blender back on high speed for 4–5 seconds to spin foods out from under blades.

Blending Chart

FOOD	PREPARATION & USAGE	QUANTITY	FUNCTIONS	TIME
Grains & seeds	Mill into flour. Use in bread, pizza doughs, cakes, muffins and flour batters.	250g–630g 1–3 cups	MILL speed	30–60 seconds
Dried legumes & corn e.g. soy beans, chickpeas popping corn	Mill into flour. Use in combination with plain or selfraising flour for breads, cakes, muffins, pancakes.	250g–630g 1–3 cups	MILL speed	30–60 seconds
Spices	To make ground spices. Use whole spices except for cinnamon quills that need to be broken half. Store in airtight containers.	minimum ¼ cup 8–16 cinnamon sticks	MILL speed	20–30 seconds
Raw nuts	To make nut meal. Use in cakes, biscuits and muffins.	100g–500g ½–3cups	MILL speed	8–15 seconds
Roasted nuts	To make nut butters and spreads.	300g–500g 1½–3 cups	PUREE speed, use tamper	1 minute
White sugar	Mill to make pure icing sugar or powdered sugar.	100g–200g 1–2 cups	MILL speed	15–30 seconds
Biscuits/ cookies	Break biscuits/cookies in half. Blend to form crumbs. Use for cheesecake crusts.	250g	PULSE \| ICE CRUSH	20–30 seconds
Bread crumbs	Remove crusts. Cut bread into 2½ cm cubes. Use in crumb coatings, stuffings or in meatballs and meat patties.	120g–400g (up to 5 slices)	MIX speed	20–30 seconds
Mayonnaise	Mix the egg yolk, mustard and vinegar or lemon juice. Add oil slowly through the lid. Use for dressing.	Up to 4 egg yolks and 2 cups of oil.	MIX speed	1 min 30 sec
Hard cheeses (like Parmesan and Pecorino)	Cut into 3cm cubes. Use in creamy sauces, pasta dishes.	Maximum 250g	CHOP speed	15–25 seconds
Cream	Whip cream to firm peaks. Add sugar or vanilla before blending, if desired.	300–600mL	CHOP speed	25–60 seconds
Raw vegetables	Peel and cut into 2cm cubes. Finely chopped. Use for stuffing, filling, bolognese, stews and casseroles.	200g	CHOP speed	4–6 seconds

Dry milling

Please note that milling hard ingredients like spices, nuts, sugar, coffee, grains, etc will cause scratching and clouding to the inside surfaces of the jug. This is a cosmetic result from milling these kinds of ingredients, and does not affect the performance of the jug.
Avoid over-processing spices though. Essential oils found in spices when combined with heat can damage the jug surface.
This blending chart should be used as a guide only.

Troubleshooting

Motor doesn't start or blade doesn't rotate	Check the blender jug and lid are securely in place. Check that the power plug is properly inserted into the power outlet. Check the ON \| OFF button and selected function button is illuminated.
Food is unevenly chopped	Use the Tamper when blending to help move the ingredients around. Reduce the speed so the blades have more chance of grabbing the food This can happen when too much food is being blended at one time. Try a smaller amount, and work in batches if necessary. The ingredients may be too large. Try cutting into smaller pieces. For best results, ingredients should be in pieces no larger than 2cm.
Food is chopped too fine or is watery	Try blending for shorter period of time or slower speeds. Use the ICE CRUSH \| PULSE function for better control.
Food sticks to blade and jug	The mixture may be too thick. Try adding more liquid and/or using a slower speed for blending.
Food stuck under blades	To remove any food that cannot easily be scraped out from under the blades, replace lid and turn blender back on high speed for 4–5 seconds to spin foods out from under blades.
Blender overloaded	This blender has a motor protection feature to protect against over heating and/or over current use. When activated OVERLOAD PROTECTION will flash on the LCD and the blender will be inoperable. If activated, turn the blender off by pressing the ON \| OFF button on the control panel, switch of at the wall and unplug the blender. Wait a few minutes then re-plug and power ON the blender. If OVERLOAD PROTECTION is still flashing, repeat and leave the blender to cool down for at least 20–30 minutes. Once OVERLOAD PROTECTION has disappeared from the screen the blender is ready to be used again. We recommend blending in smaller batches, or cutting ingredients into smaller pieces.

Care & Cleaning

Jug and Lid

To avoid food drying on blades, jug and lid, follow the below steps as soon as possible after use:

Rinse most of the ingredients off the jug and lid.
Add 1L of warm water and 1–2 drops of detergent and press the CLEAN button.
Rinse the jug and lid again and/or wash separately in warm soapy water with a soft cloth or bottle brush.

Oils in citrus rind can damage the material of your jug if being exposed to it for a longer period. Always clean your blender jug immediately after processing citrus rind.

Motor base

To clean the motor base, wipe with a soft, damp cloth then dry thoroughly. Wipe any excess food particles from the power cord.

Cleaning agents

Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners on either the motor base or the jug, as they may scratch the surface. Use only warm soapy water with a soft cloth.

Dishwasher

The blender jug, tamper and lid can be washed in the dishwasher on a standard wash cycle. Jug can be placed on the bottom shelf, however the tamper should be on the top shelf only.

2 Litre jug

To remove, clean the jug and lid using the CLEAN instructions. Add 2 tablespoons bicarbonate of soda and ½ cup (125mL) vinegar into jug and let the mixture froth for 1 minute. Scrub the jug and lid with the mixture using a soft dishwashing brush. Add 2 cups warm water and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Attach jug to blender base. Secure lid and then press the CLEAN button. Thoroughly rinse the jug, and allow to air dry. Store jug and lid with the lid off to allow air to circulate.

Stubborn food stains and odours

Strong smelling foods such as garlic and fish, and some vegetables such as carrots, may leave an odour or stain.

Dry milling

Milling hard ingredients like spices, nuts, sugar, coffee, grains, etc will cause scratching and clouding to the inside surfaces of the jug. Some spices and herbs release aromatic oils that may discolour the jug or leave an aroma.

These are cosmetic results from milling these kinds of ingredients, and does not affect the performance of the jug.

Storage

Store your blender upright with the blender jug assembled on the motor base, or beside it. Do not place anything on top. To allow air to circulate, keep the lid off.