Read the instructions and keep them safe. If you pass the blender on, pass on the instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the blender works. important safeguards Follow basic safety precautions, including: 1 The blender must only be used by a responsible adult. Use and store it out of reach of children.
5 Turn the selector to 0, and wait till the blades come to a stop, before removing the lid from the jug, or removing the jug from the motor unit. 6 Don’t use the blender unless the lid is in place. 7 Don’t fill with anything hotter than you can comfortably handle (i.e.
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switch on 12 Check that the blender is switched off – turn the selector to bring the mark to 0. 13 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable). 14 Turn the selector to bring the mark to 1: a) The lights on the program buttons (Y W U) flash, to let you know they’re available b) The + symbol on the central push-button will also flash c) If nothing happens, the jug isn’t properly seated in the jug base, or the jug base isn’t...
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b) run the motor only when the cap is fitted – to add ingredients, stop the motor, remove the cap, add the ingredients, replace the cap, then re-start the motor c) put a hand on the lid, to hold it in place while blending d) if the lid is too hot for comfort, remove it and let the liquid cool down further –...
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staining 22 Carotenoids, which are found in many other vegetables as well as carrots, can cause severe staining. This staining may be impossible to remove. Don’t worry about it, it won’t affect the operation of the blender. 23 If you want to try, then you could try soaking the stained parts overnight in one of the following: a) quarter of a cup of household bleach in a sink full of warm water b) a mixture of 1 part white vinegar to two parts warm water...
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horseradish and apple sauce 250ml double cream 2 sharp-flavoured apples, peeled and grated 6 tbsp horseradish relish 2 tsp paprika Put the cream into the jug and blend till soft peaks form. Spoon it gently into a large bowl and gently fold in the rest of the ingredients (“gently” means don’t knock the air out of the cream or it’ll collapse).
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leek & potato soup (serves 4) 150g leeks, trimmed 150g potatoes, peeled 2 vegetable or chicken stock cubes 800ml water salt and pepper to taste Blend the leeks and potatoes for a couple of seconds (you want them lumpy, not mushy). Transfer to a pan, and add the water and stock cubes.
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