GASTROBACK ® Instructions for use Design Mixer Advanced Electronic Read all provided instructions before first usage! Art.-Nr. 41001 Model and attachments are subject to change...
Important Instructions • WARNING: To avoid injury to persons and damage, always turn the appliance ´Off`, wait for the motor to stop completely and unplug the appliance, immediately after operation and before assembling/disassembling or cleaning the appliance. Never use force operating, assembling or disassembling the appliance.
Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running the appliance and pay regard to the warnings mentioned in these instructions. Important Safeguards Save the instructions for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injury or damage by electric shock, fire or moving mechanical parts.
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• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, and suitable large surface. Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces (heater, gas burner, grill, or oven). Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter or on inclined or wet surfaces or where it can fall.
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processing hot liquids and do not fill the blender jug up too high. Ensure not to burn yourself on the blender jug, on overrunning, spurt out or hot steam. Touch the handle only for lifting the blender jug. • The appliance is for household only. Movable and sharp-edged units –...
Important Safeguards for all Electrical Appliances • Always operate the appliance near a suitable wall power outlet and connect the appliance directly to the power outlet. Do not use any extension cords or a multiple desk outlet. • Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage requirements of the appliance (220/230 V, 50 Hz, AC).
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Get to know your blender Inner measuring lid Unique ring pull design ensures the lid is easy to remove yet sealed tight during operation 1,5 litre heat and coldresistent glass jug Kinetix blades Mount of the jug Motorblock with drive coupling Control panel with illuminated buttons, ´POWER` button, ´STOP` button, 5 speed control buttons, ´ICE-CRUSH` button,...
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Blender for superior requirements The secret to the Kinetix Blade System is the continuous movement created inside the jug. It allows the blender to combine the functions of a blender with a mini food processor for the ultimate in versatility. Now you can use your blender to not only crush ice to a snow consistency and create super smooth frappés and smoothies, but to also process nuts,...
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2. Patented* extra wide blades - KINETIX Blade System Conventional Blades KINETIX Blades The stainless steel ice-crushing blades are extra wide, reaching ingredients all the way to the sides of the blender jug. Combined with an additional set of dual blades, all ingredients are completely and evenly processed every time.
Assembling and disassembling the appliance Disassembling the blender jug 1. Always turn the appliance ´Off` (all buttons are deactivated and the LCD timer screen is switched-off), wait until the motor stops and unplug the appliance before assembling/disassembling. Always completely assemble your appliance before you put the plug into the power outlet.
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Assembling the blender jug Ensure that the blender jug and all units are clean before you assemble the appliance. 1. To reassemble the blender jug, replace the silicon seal onto the blade assembly housing (picture A). Ensure the sealing ring is in proper position.
ATTENTION: When liquids are spilled on the motor housing, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to avoid risk of electric shock or fire. Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids are on or in the motor housing. 3.
Never use force when trying to push the food down or trying to remove food that blocks the blade. The Design Mixer Advanced Electronic can not replace all of your kitchen appliances. The mixer can not be used for: beating the white of eggs or juicing fruits and vegetable. Also it is not possible to use it for stirring very firm batter or dough or for chopping very hard ingredients such as nuts with shell, bones or alike.
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• Do not put more than 2 cups of warm ingredients into the blender before blending commences. After the blending process has begun and the blades are turning you may slowly add another 11/2 cups of ingredients through the opening in the lid if desired. •...
‘Power’ button on the control panel and unplug the cord. Remove a portion of the mixture from the blender jug before continuing. • Do not place hot or boiling ingredients into the blender; allow to cool before placing into the blender jug. Speedcontrol It is possible to process food with all kind of texture using the speedcontrol.
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Mixing: The 5 speed buttons are for permanent operation. The motor only stops when pressing the ´Off`-button or after 2 minutes of permanent operation. Note: As a safety feature, the unit automatically shuts off after operating for 2 minutes. If you want to operate again, unplug the appliance, wait 1 minute and plug in again.
Directions for use • The mixer proceeds fast and reliable when you add the ingredients one after the other in small portions. • The mixer processes within seconds. Avoid processing food longer then necessary. • Always ensure the lid is closed before starting the motor to avoid spilling. •...
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NOTE: The blender features a patented assist lid. This allows the lid to fit tightly onto the blender jug, avoiding displacement during operation. The ring pull design allows the user to easily remove the lid with a simple leverage action. WARNING: Never take the blender jug off the motorblock, the lid of the blender jug or place a spoon or other foreign substance into the blender jug while the motor is running.
the LCD timer screen resets to the pre-programmed function time selected. ATTENTION: If the motor slows down or stucks turn the appliance off immediately to avoid overheating (see ´Trouble shooting`). 5. Turn the appliance ´Off` when the operation is finished. Note: Operate the blender only for the appropriate amount of time required –...
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Cleaning the blender jug 1. Empty the blender jug and rise it with warm water. 2. Replace the blender jug on the motorblock and ensure it is securely locked into position. 3. Fill the blender jug with warm soapy water. The waterlevel should be high enough to cover the blade with water but not too high to avoid run over liquids.
not to damage the sealing ring. If you can not get the sealing ring clean or if it is porous or damaged you have to replace it. Contact your vendor for replacement units. 3. After cleaning rinse all parts with clear water and dry them carefully. You can also eave all parts dry naturally where they are out of reach of young children.
Trouble shooting The Design Mixer Advanced Electronic is reliable and robust and handling it with care it will operate properly. For the case that problems show up you can solve the problems on your own using the trouble shooting guide. WARNING: Only use the appliance for the intended use.
Replace damaged units by original spare parts of the manufacturer. Assemble the blender jug according to the instructions. ATTENTION: Never use the appliance with improper or damaged units. Only use spare units provided and made by the manufacturer. Contact you vendor for help. The blender jug is screwed on too Ensure to screw the holder clockwise to get it loose.
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Dips, sauces, dressings, curry pastes Guacamole 1 large avocado, peeled, stone removed and chopped 40ml lemon juice 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon chilli Place all ingredients into blender jug and use speed 2/chop, blend until smooth. Serve with crustini and crudités.
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2 teaspoon horseradish cream 1 teaspoon fresh parsley sprigs white pepper, to taste Place lemon rind, juice and cream cheese into blender jug, using pulse, process until smooth. Scrape mixture from sides of bowl with a spatula. Add fish, horseradish cream, parsley and pepper.
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Herb dressing 3/4 cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, coriander, mint, chives, rosemary, and basil) 1 clove peeled garlic, optional 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Place all ingredients into the blender jug. Use speed 1/mix, blend until combined. Serve with lamb, chicken, fish.
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1 small chilli, halved and seeded 165ml water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons coconut milk 1 teaspoon brown sugar Place garlic and onion into the blender jug, pulse until chopped. Heat peanut oil in a saucepan and cook garlic and onion mixture until lightly browned.
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5 candle nuts, chopped 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut 3 teaspoons blachan (shrimp paste) 2 teaspoons tamarind paste 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 4 stems fresh lemon grass, thinly sliced 400ml Place all ingredients in blender jug. Use speed 3/blend, blend to a smooth paste. TIP: Store curry paste an airtight blender jug in the refrigerator.
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cayenne pepper egg, lightly beaten vegetable oil for cooking Pesto 1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons lemon juice pine nuts 1/2 cup olive oil grated parmesan cheese Roll each side of bread with a rolling pin, to flatten as much as possible. Combine mustard, parmesan cheese, tasty cheese, coriander and cayenne pepper to taste in a bowl.
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Soups Wonton soup 125g lean pork meat, trimmed and roughly chopped 125g green prawns, shelled and deveined 2cm piece ginger, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil wonton wrappers 1 x 60g egg, lightly beaten 1 litre chicken stock...
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Pumpkin soup 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 brown onion diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 400g butternut pumpkin, peeled and diced 1 litre chicken stock Heat oil in a hot saucepan, add onions and garlic and sauté 5 minutes. Add pumpkin and toss to coat with the onion mixture, then add the stock and bring mixture to the boil.
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Salads Prawn salad with raspberry sauce 500g cooked prawns, peeled and deveined 100g salad mix 100g snow pea sprouts orange, peeled and segmented kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced Raspberry Sauce 125g fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint...
Sweet treats Chilled cheesecake 250g pkt plain sweet biscuits, broken 125g butter, melted 250g cream cheese, cubed and softened 400g can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup cream 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 punnet raspberries, washed Place biscuits in blender.
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C C o o c c k k t t a a i i l l s s Margarita 60ml tequila 60ml cointreau 80ml lime juice ice cubes Place tequila, contreau, lime juice and ice cubes into blender jug. Use speed 2/chop or ice crush setting, blend until well combined and ice is crushed.
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N N o o n n a a l l c c o o h h o o l l i i c c d d r r i i n n k k s s Wild thing 1 cup orange juice, chilled 1 punnet strawberries, hulled...
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Raspberry, orange and passionfruit frappé 1 punnet fresh raspberries or 2 cups frozen (allow to thaw until just soft) Juice of 2 oranges Pulp of 2 passionfruit 2 cups Place all ingredients into blender jug. Use speed 2/chop or ice crush, blend until smooth and well combined.
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Dissolve cocoa and coffee in boiling water. Combine with sugar, egg, wheat germ and milk. Pour into blender jug and blend on speed 3/blend until smooth and frothy. Serve immediately. Mango smoothie mangoes, peeled and sliced 11/2 cups unflavoured yogurt 250ml orange juice Place all ingredients into blender jug.
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M M e e a a l l s s f f o o r r b b a a b b i i e e s s Apple and carrot apple, peeled and cored carrot, peeled and chopped Cook apple and carrot in a microwave oven or steamer until tender. Cool. Place ingredients into blender jug with a little water and use speed 5/puree until smooth.
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M M e e a a l l s s f f o o r r T T o o d d d d l l e e r r s s Fast fish 100g tuna or other cooked flaked fish, bones removed zucchini, sliced and cooked potato, diced and cooked Place cooled ingredients into blender jug and use speed 5/puree until smooth.
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