Russell Hobbs 21480-56 - Maker & Blender Manual

PARTS

1. Cup
2. Lid
3. Lid lock
4. Jug lock
5. Jug
6. Handle
7. Motor unit

HOW IT WORKS

• Put the ingredients into the jug.
• Choose a program.
• Come back in half an hour (soup)/an hour (sauce), adjust the seasoning, and eat.
• As it's a combination of a blender and a heater, you can also use it to blend, to make smoothies, to crush ice, and even boil potatoes.

ASSEMBLY

If either the lid or jug is incorrectly fitted the unit will not work.

1. Fit the jug on top of the motor unit, and press down, till it clicks into place (it will only fit one way).
2. To fit the lid, hook the front of the lid over the jug spout (Fig. A).
   
3. Lower the lid and press down on the back of the lid until the lid lock clicks outwards (fig. B).
   
4. Fit the cup into the hole in the lid. The cup is marked at 30ml and 60ml. Filled to the rim, it holds 130ml.

DISASSEMBLY

1. Lift the cup out of the lid.
2. Press the lid lock, and lift the lid off the jug.
3. Squeeze the jug lock into the handle, and lift the jug off the motor unit.

Removing the jug or the lid will cut power from the motor and heater, and the light will go out.
Replacing them will reconnect the power, but you'll need to restart the motor and/or heater.
Don't run the motor without the cup, ingredients may be ejected through the hole.

FILLING

1. Normally, you should switch the appliance to standby ( ), remove the jug from the motor unit, and remove the lid from the jug, before filling the jug.
2. There are two MAX marks inside the jug. MAX, at 1.75 litres, for cold ingredients, and SOUP MAX, at 1.4 litres, for hot ingredients, like soup or sauce, where the ingredients will expand, when heated
3. To add ingredients while the appliance is working, remove the cup, add the ingredients via the hole in the lid, then replace the cup.

POWER UP

1. Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable).
2. The appliance beeps. The light flashes. Press the button until the light stays on.

BROWNING

1. If you want to brown meat and/or vegetables before making soup, put 30ml oil or a large knob of butter in the bottom of the jug, add the meat/vegetables, replace the lid and cup.
2. Press , cook for 1 minute, then press and release , to stir things up a bit.
3. Remove the cup, have a look, then replace the cup.
4. Repeat till the browning looks right, add the rest of the ingredients and start the program.

CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM

1. Press the button that corresponds with the program you want. The appliance will beep and the light in the button will come on.
2. To cancel the program, press the button again. The appliance will beep and the light in the button will go out.

ADDING INGREDIENTS

• Remove the cup, add the new ingredients, then replace the cup.
• Check that the contents don't rise past the appropriate MAX/SOUP MAX mark.

FINISHED?

1. Press . The light will flash.
2. Unplug the appliance.
3. Press the lid lock, and lift the lid off the jug.
4. Squeeze the jug lock into the handle, and lift the jug off the motor unit.
5. Pour the contents into a serving dish.
6. Replace the jug on the motor unit.

HINTS AND TIPS

• If a recipe requires cheese or cream to be added, do this at the end of the program, to prevent curdling. There will normally be sufficient heat left in the soup to melt cheese.
• For uniform cooking, cut everything except cheese into cubes of 1.5-2.5cm.
• Cut cheese into cubes no larger than 1.5cm.
• Smoothies taste better when made with chilled ingredients.
• Homemade soups may be refrigerated for 24 hours, or frozen for up to 4 weeks.
• Be sparing with seasonings before cooking, then taste and adjust before serving.
• For best results, use no more than 6 ice cubes in the ice crushing program.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Switch off ( ) and unplug the appliance before cleaning.
2. Clean as soon after use as possible, to avoid residue build-up.
3. Handwash the lid and cup, rinse, and air dry.
4. Wipe the outside of the motor unit and the inside and outside of the jug with a damp cloth

A FEW RECIPES TO GET YOU STARTED

MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SOUP

(SERVES 4)
PROGRAM

1 red onion, peeled and chopped
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 leek, washed and chopped
1 stick celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
400g tin chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tsp ras el hanout spice blend
1 vegetable stock cube
250ml water
salt and pepper
Put all the ingredients in the jug. Add 250ml water. Press the button.

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP

(SERVES 4)
PROGRAMS

30ml olive oil
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
3 sprigs thyme, leaves only
500g mushrooms, washed and sliced
pinch salt and pepper
1 vegetable stock cube
100ml double cream
Put the oil, onion, garlic and thyme in the jug. Press the button. Cook for 2 minutes. Press and release the button. Add the mushrooms and stock cube. Add water to the SOUP MAX mark. Press the button. After 20 minutes, add the cream. Wait till the program ends, then serve.

CELERIAC AND APPLE SOUP

(SERVES 4)
PROGRAM

1 celeriac (approx. 750g), peeled and grated
2 green apples, peeled, cored and diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
500ml milk
1 vegetable stock cube
pinch salt and pepper
50g walnuts, chopped
Reserve the walnuts. Put the other ingredients in the jug. Press the button. Serve garnished with the walnuts.

PEA AND HAM SOUP

(SERVES 4)
PROGRAM

6 spring onions, chopped
500g frozen peas
100g baby leaf spinach
1 vegetable stock cube
pinch salt and pepper
100ml double cream
water
100g shredded cooked ham
Reserve the cream and ham. Put the other ingredients in the jug. Add water to the SOUP MAX mark. Press the button. After 20 minutes, add the cream. Wait till the program ends, then stir in the ham and serve.

THAI CHICKEN SOUP

(SERVES 4)
PROGRAM

2 shallots, peeled and sliced
1 red chilli, sliced
1 stalk lemon grass, finely chopped or 1 tbsp lemon grass paste
small piece ginger, peeled and finely sliced
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp palm sugar or caster sugar
400ml can coconut milk
600ml water
200g cooked chicken, shredded
small bunch coriander, chopped
juice of 1-2 limes

Reserve the chicken, coriander and lime juice. Put the other ingredients in the jug. Add 600ml water. Press the button. After 30 minutes, add the chicken. Wait till the program ends, then stir in the chopped coriander and lime juice, and serve.

TOMATO, RED PEPPER AND BASIL SOUP

(SERVES 4)
PROGRAM

6 tomatoes, diced 200g roasted red peppers (from a jar)
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 tbsp tomato purée pinch sugar
pinch salt and pepper
water
1 vegetable stock cube
small bunch basil, leaves only

Reserve the basil. Put the other ingredients in the jug. Add water to the SOUP MAX mark. Press the button. After 20 minutes, add the basil. Wait till the program ends, then serve.

RICH TOMATO SAUCE

(SERVES 4)
PROGRAMS

A versatile tomato sauce, perfect for meatballs or pasta.
30ml olive oil
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 x 400g tins plum tomatoes
1 tbsp sun dried tomato paste or tomato purée
2 tsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tsp caster sugar
salt and pepper
1 bunch basil, leaves roughly chopped (optional)

Put the oil, onion and garlic in the jug. Press the button. Cook for 3 minutes. Press and release the button. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sherry vinegar and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Press the button. Wait till the program ends, then stir in the chopped basil (optional) and serve.

VEGETABLE BOILING GUIDE

SMOOTHIES

BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
4 tbsp natural yogurt
200ml milk
2 tbsp oatmeal or porridge oats
1 large banana, roughly chopped
2 tsp honey
2 apples, cored and roughly chopped

NUTTY BANANA SMOOTHIE
150g hazelnut yogurt
1 large banana, roughly chopped
200ml milk

MANGO LASSI
200ml natural yogurt
1 ripe mango, peeled, stoned, and chopped
200ml milk
2 tsp honey

CHOCOLATE ORANGE SMOOTHIE
170g chocolate ice cream
300ml orange juice

BANANA, VANILLA & HONEY SMOOTHIE
400ml milk
1 large banana, roughly chopped
4 tsp honey
2 tsp vanilla extract

APPLE & MANGO SMOOTHIE
600ml apple juice
1 ripe mango, peeled, stoned, and chopped

CREAMY BLUEBERRY & VANILLA SMOOTHIE
360ml lemonade
125g vanilla ice cream
70g blueberries

CRANBERRY, ORANGE & BANANA SMOOTHIE
300ml orange juice
300ml cranberry juice
1 small banana, roughly chopped

PEACH & APRICOT SMOOTHIE
4 halves of tinned apricot (in juice)
80ml apricot juice (from tin)
2 peaches, peeled, stoned, and chopped
4 tbsp natural yogurt
200ml milk
2 tsp honey

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the appliance on. Remove all packaging before use.

Follow basic safety precautions, including:
This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards involved.
Children must not use or play with the appliance.
Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children.
To avoid injury, take care handling the blades, emptying the jug, and cleaning.
Misuse of the appliance may cause injury.
The surfaces of the appliance will get hot.
Take care when adding hot liquid, as it may be ejected due to sudden steaming.
Unplug the appliance before assembly, disassembly, or cleaning.
Don't leave the appliance unattended while plugged in. If you overfill, boiling liquids may be ejected.
Use the jug only with the motor unit supplied (and vice versa).
Ensure the appliance is in standby mode before removing the jug.
If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or someone similarly qualified, to avoid hazard.
Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.

• Don't use accessories or attachments other than those we supply.
• Don't use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
• Don't operate the appliance if it's damaged or malfunctions.

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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