Breville 800BLXL Instruction Handbook

the Hemisphere Pro Blender

Instruction Booklet

Instruction Book - Livret d’instructions

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CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety first

7 Know your Breville product

9 Assembling your Breville product

11 Operating your Breville product

14 Disassembling your

Breville product

16 Care & cleaning

21 Troubleshooting

23 Recipes

36 French

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

At Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with
the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise
a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE

• Remove any packaging material and

promotional labels before using the
blender for the first time.

• To eliminate a choking hazard to young

children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug
of the appliance.

• Do not place the blender near the

edge of a counter-top or table during
operation. Ensure that the surface is
level, clean and free of water, flour
and other substances. Vibration during
operation may cause the appliance
to move.

• Do not place the blender on or near a hot

gas or electric burner, or where it could
touch a heated oven.

• Do not use the blender on uneven metal

surfaces for example, a sink drain board.

• Always ensure the blender is properly

assembled before use. Refer to
Assembling your Breville product.

• Use only the blender jug and lid

supplied with the blender.

• Always ensure the blender lid is

firmly positioned on the blender jug
before operating.

• Do not leave the blender unattended

when in use.

• Always ensure the blender is turned

off by pressing the POWER button on
the control panel, then unplug the cord.
Make sure the motor and blades have
completely stopped before attempting to
move the appliance, or when the Blender
is not in use and before disassembling,
cleaning and storing.

• If food becomes lodged around the

blending blade, turn the blender off
by pressing the POWER button on the
control panel, then unplug the cord.
Make sure the motor and blades have
stopped before removing the jug from
the motor base. Use a spatula to dislodge
or stir the food before continuing. Do not
use fingers as the blades are sharp.

• Keep hands, fingers, hair, clothing, as

well as spatulas and other utensils away
from the blender jug during operation.
Never place your fingers, hands or
utensils inside the blender jug without
unplugging the appliance from the
power outlet.

• In the unlikely event of an excessive

load, the blender is equipped with
electronic protection which will safely
shut down the unit. If this occurs, unplug
the blender and allow it to rest for 30
minutes. None of the recipes in this
instruction book are considered a
heavy load.

• Be careful when handling the blending

blade assembly as the blades are
very sharp. Be careful when emptying
the blender jug and during cleaning.
Mishandling of the blades may
cause injury.

• Do not remove the blender jug from the

motor base while in operation.

• Do not use the blender for

anything other than food and/or
beverage preparation.

• Do not operate the blender without food

or liquid in the blender jug.

• Do not process hot or boiling liquids.

Allow to cool before placing into the
blender jug.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• Do not subject the blender jug to

extremes of hot or cold, for example
placing a cold jug in hot water or
vice versa.

• Always visually inspect the blade

assembly before each use. If the
blades appear bent or damaged,
or if discoloration of the plastics
noted, please contact Breville
Consumer Service.

• Keep the appliance clean. Refer to care

and cleaning.

• The motor is protected from burning

out by an automatic, temperature
operated, cut-off switch. If the blender is
overloaded or operated continuously for
too long, the motor may overheat. If this
happens, the buttons will start to flash
and the safety cut-off switch will prevent
the blender from operating. To operate
the blender again, you must unplug
and allow to cool for approximately
30 minutes. Once the motor has fully
cooled, it is ready for use again.

• This appliance is equipped with a

power cord having a grounding wire
with a grounding plug. The appliance
must be grounded using a 3-hole
properly grounded outlet. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electrical shock.

• If the power outlet is a standard

2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have

• it replaced with a properly grounded

3-prong wall outlet.

• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or

remove the third (ground) prong from
the power cord or use an adapter.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR
ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Do not let the power cord hang over the

edge of a counter-top or table, touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.

• To protect against electric shock do not

immerse the power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any other liquid.

• The appliance is not intended for use

by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to regularly inspect

the appliance. To avoid a hazard do not
use the appliance if power cord, power
plug or appliance becomes damaged
in any way, discontinue use and
contact Breville Consumer Service for
replacement or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning

should be performed at an authorised
Breville Service Center.

• This appliance is for household use only.

Do not use this appliance for anything
other than its intended use. Do not use
in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use
outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.

• The installation of a residual current

device (safety switch is recommended
to provide additional safety protection
when using electrical appliances. It
is advisable that a safety switch with
a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

BREVILLE ASSIST™ PLUG

Your Breville appliance comes with a unique
Assist™ Plug, conveniently designed with
a finger hole in the power plug for easy
and safe removal from the wall outlet. For
safety reasons it is recommended you
plug your Breville appliance directly into
its own electrical outlet on a dedicated
circuit separate from other appliances. If
the electric circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, your appliance may not function
properly. Use in conjunction with a power
strip or extension cord is not recommended.

This appliance is equipped with a power
cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The appliance must be
grounded using a 3-hole properly grounded
outlet. In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electrical shock.

• If the power outlet is a standard

2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.

• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or

remove the third (ground) prong from
the power cord or use an adapter.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

Your Breville appliance is fitted with a short
power supply cord as a safety precaution to
prevent personal injury or property damage
resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming
entangled with a longer cord. Do not allow
children to use or be near this appliance
without close adult supervision. Longer
detachable power supply cords or extension
cords are not recommended but may be
used if care is exercised. If an extension cord
is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of
the cord set or extension cord should be at
least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, (2) the cord should be arranged
so that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally
and (3) the extension cord must include a
3-prong grounding plug.

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KNOW

your Breville product

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

A

B

C

D

E

A. Easy One Finger Removal

Breville Assist™ Lid for easy handling.

B. Light Weight Jug

2 liter jug is remarkably strong
and lightweight.

C. Dishwasher Safe

The one-piece blade is ergonomically

D. Premium Materials

Stainless steel and die-cast
construction for durability.

E. Intelligent engineering

Powerful 1000 watt motor and highly
efficient blades results in quiet
operation.

designed for ease of cleaning. Both jug
and blade are dishwasher safe.

Surgical Grade Stainless Steel Blades

To ensure the blades stay sharp longer they
are made from surgical grade stainless steel.

Blade removal

The one piece blade removal system is

ergonomically designed for ease of cleaning.
The central blades are serrated for extra
cutting performance.

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ASSEMBLING

your Breville product

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ASSEMBLING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

BEFORE FIRST USE

Before using your Breville product
for the first time, remove any packaging
material and promotional labels. Ensure
the appliance is off and the power cord
is unplugged.

Wash the lid, inner lid, blender jug and
blade assembly (refer to Disassembling the
blender) of the Breville product in warm,
soapy water with a soft cloth. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. The motor base can be wiped
with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.

The lid, inner lid, blade assembly and silicon
seal may be washed in the dishwasher in the
top shelf only on a standard wash.
The blender jug may be placed in the
bottom shelf.

NOTE

Ensure that the silicon seal is carefully
placed completely around the blade
assembly, prior to inserting into the
jug, as this will prevent leakages.

1. To assemble the blender jug, place the

silicon seal onto the blade assembly

2. Turn the blender jug upside down

and insert the blade assembly into the
jug base.

3. Turn the blade removal system

counter-clockwise until firmly screwed
into position.

4. Place the motor base on a flat, dry

surface such as a counter-top. Ensure
that the motor base is off and the power
cord is unplugged. Turn the blender jug
upright and insert onto the motor base.
The handle of the blender jug can be
positioned to the left or right hand side
of the appliance.

5. Plug the power cord into a 110/120V

power outlet and turn on.

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OPERATING

your Breville product

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

1. To turn the blender on press the

POWER button on the far left of the
control panel. The POWER button
will illuminate and flash indicating
the blender is powered on. When the
jug is placed on the base all lights will
illuminate signalling the blender is
ready for use.

NOTE

When using your blender for the first
time, you may notice an odor coming
from the motor. This is normal and
will dissipate with use.

2. Add food or liquid into the blender jug

ensuring not to exceed the MAX mark.

3. Place the blender lid firmly into position

on the top of the blender jug. If not
already in place, insert the clear inner
lid into the blender lid and turn
clockwise or counter-clockwise to lock
into position.

NOTE

When the blender jug is filled at or
near the MAX line, place one hand on
the blender lid to avoid displacement
of the lid during operation. Do not
blend hot ingredients, allow to cool
before placing into the blender jug.

4. The Blender features a Breville Assist

Lid™ for easy handling. 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.

5. Select the required function (BLEND,

SMOOTHIE or ICE/AUTO PULSE) by
pressing the corresponding function
button. The blender will start to operate
and only the selected function button
will illuminate. The POWER button
will continue to flash. The speed can be
changed at any time during the blending
process. Each time a new function
is selected its button will illuminate
and the previous function button
illumination will go out.

6. For ice-crushing or ingredients that

require short bursts of power, select the
ICE/AUTO PULSE button. The blender
will start to operate and the ICE/AUTO
PULSE button will illuminate. The
POWER button will continue to flash.
The pre-programmed functions have
been designed to run for a specific time.
To operate these functions simply press
desired function button once only and
release — automatically preprogrammed
function will begin.

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

NOTE

Operate the blender only for the
appropriate amount of time required.
The Blender will automatically stop
blending on the Blend function after
120 seconds (2 minutes) and after 60
seconds (1 minute) on the SMOOTHIE
and ICE/AUTO PULSE functions to
avoid over processing.

FUNCTION PROGRAMMED TIME

BLEND 120 seconds (2 minutes)
SMOOTHIE 60 seconds (1 minute)
ICE/AUTO

60 seconds (1 minute)

PULSE

NOTE

The SMOOTHIE function has a unique
processing technique that blends the
denser ingredients at a lower function,
then increases as ingredients thicken.
This may happen several times while
blending smoothies.

7. To stop blending at any time, press the

selected speed button. The POWER
button can also be pressed.

8. At the end of use, always ensure the

Blender is turned off by pressing the
POWER button on the control panel,
then unplug the cord. Ensure the
motor and blades have completely
stopped before attempting to move the
appliance, or when the Blender is not in
use and before disassembling, cleaning
and storing.

NOTE

During the blending process,
ingredients may stick to the sides of
the blender jug. To push the food back
onto the blades, press the POWER
button to turn the blender off and
and remove the power cord from the
power outlet. Remove the lid and use
a plastic spatula to scrape down the
sides of the jug. Replace the lid before
recommencing blending.

NOTE

If the blades become stuck, the
blender will automatically turn off. To
reset, turn the blender off, clean jug
with spatula and then turn back on
and the blender will reset.

NOTE

If any moisture or liquid appears on
top of the motor base during blending,
press the POWER button on the
control panel and remove the power
plug. Remove the blender jug. Wipe
the motor base immediately with a
dry cloth or paper towelling to absorb
the liquid. Check the blender jug is
correctly assembled.

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DISASSEMBLING

your Breville product

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DISASSEMBLING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

1. Always ensure the Blender is turned

off by pressing the POWER button on
the control panel, then unplug the
power cord.

2. Remove the blender jug over from the

motor base by grasping the handle and
lifting the jug in an upward direction.

3. Remove the blade assembly by turning

the blender jug over and turning the
blade removal system clockwise then lift
upwards and away from the base
of the blender.

4. Remove the silicon seal from the blade

assembly.

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CARE & CLEANING

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CARE & CLEANING

CLEANING THE MOTOR BASE

1. Wipe the motor base with a soft, damp

cloth then dry thoroughly.

2. Wipe any excess food particles from the

power cord.

NOTE

Do not use abrasive scouring pads or
cleaners when cleaning the parts or
motor base as they may scratch
the surface.

NOTE

The lid, inner lid, blade assembly and
silicon seal may be washed in the
dishwasher in the top shelf only on a
standard wash. The blender jug may
be placed in the bottom shelf.

CLEANING THE BLENDER JUG, LID,
INNER LID AND BLADE ASSEMBLY

Wash all parts in warm soapy water with
a soft cloth. Use a kitchen bottle brush
to dislodge stubborn foods. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.

STORAGE

Store your Blender upright with the blender

jug, lid and inner lid assembled and inserted

on the motor base or beside it. Do not place

anything on top.

NOTE

The blending blades are extremely
sharp. Avoid any contact with fingers
and hands. Use caution when handling
and storing.

REMOVING STUBBORN OR FOOD
STAINS AND ODORS

Strong smelling foods such as garlic, fish
and some vegetables such as carrots may
leave an odor or stain on the blender jug and
lid. To remove, soak blender jug and lid for
5 minutes in warm soapy water. Then wash
with a mild detergent and warm water, rinse
well and dry thoroughly.

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CARE & CLEANING

FOOD PREPARATION & USAGE QUANTITY FUNCTION TIME

Lean meat/
poultry

Fish/seafood Remove skin and bones and

Raw vegetable Peel and cut into

Nuts Remove shells

Bread or biscuit
crumbs

Mayonnaise Mix the egg yolk and vinegar.

Trim excess fat and silver skin
cut into 1 inch cubes
Use: mince

cut into 1 inch cubes
Use: mince

1

⁄2 –1 inch cubes
Use: stuffing, filling,
puree, soup

Use: cakes, toppings, pastes

Cut bread into 1 inch pieces,
break up biscuits

Use: cheesecake crust

Add the oil
Use: dressings

250g /8.5oz Blend or Ice/

10-20 secs

Auto Pulse

300g /10oz Blend or Ice/

10-15 secs

Auto Pulse

200g /7oz Ice/Auto Pulse 10-30 secs

200g /7oz Ice/Auto Pulse 10-30 secs

100g /3oz Ice/Auto Pulse 10-30 secs

125g /4oz Blend

10-15 secs
then

Blend

30-60 secs

Whipped cream Add sugar or vanilla if desired

Use: topping

Herbs/spices Whole or halved

Use: pastes, sauces

Smoothie Milk, whole fresh fruits,

yogurt, ice cream
Use: milkshakes, frappes

Fresh fruit Chopped whole berries

Use: dessert sauce

Dried Fruit Chopped dry fruit

Use: fruit mince

Ice Crush

Use: mixed drinks, cocktails

NOTE

This blending chart should be used as
a guide only.

300ml/10floz Blend or

10-15 secs

Ice/Auto Pulse

1 cup Blend or

20-30 secs

Auto Pulse

Max 800 ml

Smoothie 60 secs

/27floz

250g /8.5oz Blend 20-30 secs

300g /10oz Ice/Auto Pulse 20-30 secs

250g /8.5oz Ice/Auto Pulse 10-20 secs

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CARE & CLEANING

DO’S

• Use the BLEND function for drink or

cocktail making, emulsions such as
mayonnaise, dressings, marinades and
foods that require mixing until just
combined, such as batters, also for
pureeing soups and aerating liquids.

• Use a combination of the BLEND and

ICE/AUTO PULSE functions to suit the
foods being processed.

• Use the SMOOTHIE function to blend

fruits, ice cream and yogurts into thick
smoothies, whips and milkshakes.

• Use the ICE/AUTO PULSE function

for foods that only require short bursts
of power such as chopping nuts and
crushing ice.

• Use the ICE/AUTO PULSE function

with short bursts of power, when
blending drinks containing ice cubes or
frozen fruit.

• Ensure all foods are cut into cubes

(approx. 1 inch square) where
appropriate to achieve an even result.

• 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 1½
cups of ingredients through the opening
in the lid if desired.

• Thick mixtures puree more efficiently if

the blender is ¼ to ½ full.

• When using several ingredients, place

liquid ingredients in the blender jug
before solid ingredients, unless specified
in the recipe. When blending thick or
dry mixtures it may be necessary to stop
the blender and scrape down the sides of
the blender jug with a plastic or rubber
spatula, once or twice during blending.

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CARE & CLEANING

DON’TS

• Do not use metal utensils as they may

damage the blades or blender jug.

• Do not operate a heavy mixture for

more than 10 seconds. For normal
blending tasks, for example, mayonnaise,
dressings etc., do not operate for longer
than 2 minutes at one time without
turning off the blender and stirring the
ingredients, and then continue blending.

• Do not operate the blender without

having the blender lid in position.
To add additional ingredients while
blending, remove the inner lid and
place ingredients through the opening
in the lid.

• Do not place any objects, other than

food or liquid, into the blender while the
motor is running.

• Do not use the blender jug to store food.

• The blender will not knead dough or

mash potatoes.

• Do not remove the blender jug while the

blender is operating. Always make sure
the blender is turned off by pressing
the POWER button and unplugging the
power cord from the power outlet.

• Do not overload the blender with

more than the specified quantity of
ingredients as doing so could cause
the motor to stall. Turn the blender
off by pressing the 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.

• Do not place the blender near the

edge of a counter-top or table during
operation. Ensure that the surface is
level, clean and free of water, flour and
other substances. Vibration during
operation may cause the appliance
to move.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The mixture may be too thick. Try adding more liquid

POSSIBLE PROBLEM EASY SOLUTION

Motor doesn’t start or blade
doesn’t rotate

• Check that the blender jug is securely locked

into position.

• Check that the blade assembly is correctly attached

to the base of the blender jug.

• Check that the POWER button and selected function

or speed setting is illuminated.

• Check that the power plug is securely inserted into

the power outlet.

Food is unevenly chopped • Either too much food is being blended at one time or

the pieces are too large.

• Try cutting food into smaller pieces of even size and

processing a smaller amount per batch.

• For best results, the food should be chopped into

pieces no larger than 1 inch.

Food is chopped too fine or
is watery

Food sticks to blades
and jug

• The food is over processed. Try using the ICE/AUTO

PULSE function or process for a shorter time.

•

to the mixture and/or use another function

Overload blender • The motor is protected from burning out by an

automatic, temperature operated, overload switch.

• If the blender is overloaded or operated continuously

for too long, the motor may overheat. If this happens,
the buttons will start to flash and the safety overload
switch will prevent the blender from operating. To
operate the blender again, you must unplug and
allow to cool for approximately 30 minutes. Once the
motor has fully cooled, it is ready for use again.

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