Care And Maintenance - Russell Hobbs simply smoothie Instructions Manual

hot liquids
34 No matter how careful you are when using the smoothie maker, some splashing
is inevitable. At higher temperatures, splashes on skin can hurt. In extreme cases,
they may scald, so, when using hot liquids:
a) before pouring into the smoothie maker, let the liquid cool down to the sort of
temperature you can handle comfortably
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 cap and lid, to hold them in place while blending
d) if the lid is too hot for comfort, stop the motor, remove the lid, and let the liquid
cool down further – replace the lid before blending
crushed ice
35 If you're making crushed ice for cocktails, make sure the smoothie maker is clean,
then rinse it out thoroughly. The slightest trace of detergent will flatten any drink to
which it is added.
36 Ice "cubes" come in many shapes and sizes. You'll have to experiment with the ice
from your ice cube tray.
37 Put half to threequarters of a cup of ice into the smoothie maker, then add 1
tablespoon (15ml) of fresh cold water.
38 Put the lid on the smoothie maker, then press the f button 3 or 4 times, with short
pauses between.
39 Check the results, and adjust. Too much blending will reduce the ice to liquid, too
little will merely chip the edges/corners off the ice.
40 Don't try to crush ice without adding water to the jug.
41 Don't be tempted simply to increase the amount of ice and blend for longer. This
won't work. Too much ice will never give you satisfactory results.

care and maintenance

warning
take great care handling the blade unit – the blades are sharp
1 Switch off (2) and unplug before cleaning.
2 Clean as soon after use as possible, to prevent residues setting inside the jug.
3 Turn the jug and base about an eighth of a turn anti-clockwise to release the base
from the motor unit, then lift the jug and base off the motor unit.
4 Remove the lid and cap or stirrer.
5 Unscrew the tap from the jug – it takes 2 complete turns to unscrew.
6 Unscrew the lever and its retaining ring from the tap – this takes about 22 turns.
7 Set the jug and base down on a stable, level surface.
8 Hold the jug base firmly with one hand, hold the jug handle with the other.
9 Turn the jug, to bring the q on the transparent part of the jug over the open
padlock U on the top of the jug base.
10 Carefully lift the transparent part of the jug away from the jug base.
11 This should leave the blade unit and washer inside the jug base.
12 Carefully tip them out, and separate the washer from the blade unit.
13 If they really do need cleaning, the blade unit and washer may stick to the
transparent part of the jug.
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