BRAUN Hand blender
Overview
Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality, functionality and design. We hope you thoroughly enjoy your new Braun appliance.
Before use
Please read instructions carefully and completely before using the appliance.
Caution
- The blades are very sharp! To avoid injuries, please handle blades with utmost care.
- Care shall be taken when handling the sharp cutting blades, emptying the bowl and during cleaning.
- This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- This appliance shall not be used by children.
- Children shall be kept away from the appliance and its mains cord.
- Always unplug or switch off the appliance when it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling, cleaning and storing.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Before plugging into a socket, check whether your voltage corresponds with the voltage printed on the bottom of the appliance.
- This appliance is designed for household use only and for processing normal household quantities.
- Do not use any part in the microwave.
- Please clean all parts before first use or as required, following the instructions in the Care and Cleaning section.
Parts and Accessories
- On switch: speed «I»
- On switch: speed «II»
- Motor part
- EasyClick Release buttons
- Blender shaft
- Beaker
- Whisk accessory
- Gearbox
- Whisk
- 350 ml chopper accessory «hc»
- Lid
- Chopping blade
- Chopper bowl
- Anti-slip rubber ring
- 500 ml chopper accessory «ca»
- Lid (with gear)
- Chopping blade
- Chopper bowl
- Anti-slip rubber ring
- 1250 ml chopper accessory «bc»
- Lid (with gear)
- Chopping blade
- Ice blade
- Chopper bowl
- Anti-slip rubber ring
How to Use the Appliance
Blending Shaft (A)
The hand blender is perfectly suited for preparing dips, sauces, salad dressings, soups, baby food, as well as drinks, smoothies and milkshakes. For best results, use the highest speed.
Assembly and Operation
- Attach the blending shaft (5) to the motor part until it clicks.
- Place the blending shaft into the mixture to be blended. Then switch the appliance on.
- Blend ingredients to the desired consistency using a gentle up-and-down motion.
- After use, unplug the hand blender and press the release buttons (4) to detach the blending shaft.
Caution
- If using the appliance to purée hot food in a saucepan or pot, remove the saucepan or pot from the heat source and ensure the liquid is not boiling. Allow hot food to cool slightly to avoid risk of scalding.
- Do not let the hand blender sit in a hot pan on the cooktop when not in use.
Recipe Example:
Mayonnaise 250 g oil (e.g. sunflower oil)
1 egg and 1 extra egg yolk
1–2 tbsp. vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
- Place all ingredients (at room temperature) into the beaker in the order as above.
- Place the hand blender at the bottom of the beaker. Blend at maximum speed until the oil starts emulsifying.
- With the hand blender still running, slowly raise the shaft to the top of the mixture and back down to incorporate the rest of the oil.
NOTE: Processing time: approx. 1 minute for salads and up to 2 minutes for a thicker mayonnaise (e.g. for dip).
Whisk Accessory (A)
Use the whisk only for whipping cream, beating egg whites, making sponge cakes and ready-mix desserts.
Assembly and Operation
- Attach the whisk (7b) to the gearbox (7a).
- Align the motor part with the assembled whisk attachment and push the pieces together until they click.
- After use, unplug and press the release buttons to detach the motor part. Then pull the whisk out of the gearbox.
Tips for Best Results
- Move the whisk clockwise while holding it at a slight incline.
- To prevent splattering, start with speed «I» and use the whisk attachment in deep containers or pans.
- Place the whisk in a bowl and only then switch the appliance on.
- Always ensure the whisk and mixing bowl are completely clean and free of fat before whisking egg whites. Only whip up to 4 egg whites.
Recipe Example: Whipped Cream
400 ml chilled cream (min. 30% fat content, 4 – 8 °C)
- Only use speed «I» to operate the whisk
- Always use fresh chilled cream to achieve greater and more stable volume when whisking.
Chopper Accessory (B)
The choppers (8/9/10) are perfectly suited for chopping meat, hard cheese, onions, herbs, garlic, vegetables, bread, crackers and nuts.
Use the «hc» chopper (8) for fine results. Use the «ca» (9) and «bc» chopper (10) for larger quantities and for hard foods.
Furthermore, the «bc» chopper offers a variety of other applications like shakes, drinks, purées, batter or crushed ice.
Refer to the Processing Guide B for maximum quantities, recommended times and speeds.
Maximum operation time for the «hc» chopper:
2 minutes for large amounts of wet ingredients, 30 seconds for dry or hard ingredients or amounts < 100 g. Immediately stop processing when motor speed decreases and/or strong vibrations occur.
Before Use
- Pre-cut foods into small pieces for easier chopping.
- Remove any bones, tendons and gristle from meat to help prevent damage to the blades.
- Make sure the anti-slip rubber ring (8d/9d/10e) is attached to the bottom of the chopper bowl.
Assembly and Operation
- Carefully remove the plastic cover from the blade.
- The blades (8b/9b/10b/10c) are very sharp! Always hold them by the upper plastic part and handle them carefully.
- Place the blade on the center pin of the chopper bowl (8c/9c/10d). Press it down and give it a turn so that it locks into place.
- Fill the chopper with food and put on the lid (8a/9a/10a).
- For ice crushing, fill up to 7 ice cubes into the chopper bowl (10d) and use the special ice blade (10c).
- Align the chopper with the motor part (3) and click together.
- To operate the chopper, switch on the appliance. During processing, hold the motor part with one hand and the chopper bowl with the other.
- Always chop harder foods (e.g. parmesan cheese) at full speed.
- When chopping is complete, unplug and press the release buttons (4) to detach the motor part.
- Lift the lid up. Carefully take out the blade before pouring out the contents of the bowl. To remove the blade, slightly turn it then pull it off.
Caution
- Do not use the chopper accessories (8/9/10) to process extremely hard foods, such as unshelled nuts, coffee beans, grains, or hard spices e.g. nutmeg. Processing these foods could damage the blades.
- Only the «bc» chopper accessory with the special ice blade is allowed to crush ice cubes.
- Never place the chopper bowl in the microwave oven.
«bc» Recipe Example: Pancake Batter
375 ml milk
250 g plain flour
2 eggs
- Pour milk into the «bc» bowl, then add flour and finally the eggs.
- Using speed «II», mix the batter until smooth.
«hc» Recipe example: Honey-Prunes (as a pancake stuffing or spread):
50 g prunes
70 g creamy honey
10 ml water (vanilla-flavored)
- Fill the «hc» chopper bowl with prunes and creamy honey.
- Chop 4 seconds at maximum speed
- Add 10 ml water (vanilla-flavored).
- Resume chopping for another 1,5 seconds.
Care and Cleaning (C)
- Unplug hand blender before cleaning.
- Do not immerse the motor part (3) or gearbox (7a) in water or any other liquid. Clean with a damp cloth only.
- The lid (9a/10a) can be rinsed under running water. Do not immerse in water, nor place in a dishwasher.
- All other parts can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners that could scratch the surface.
- You may remove the anti-slip rubber rings from the bottom of the bowls for an extra thorough clean.
- When processing foods with high pigment content (e.g. carrots), the accessories may become discolored. Wipe these parts with vegetable oil before cleaning them.
Both the design specifications and these user instructions are subject to change without notice.
Do not dispose of the product in household waste at the end of its useful life.
Materials and accessories coming into contact with food conform to EEC regulation 1935/2004.
