Breville BBL550XL Instruction Handbook

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ikon Hemisphere

™

Blender

Model BBL550XL /D Issue B11

Model BBL550XL /D

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Contents

Breville recommends safety first 4 Know your Breville ikon HemisphereTM Blender 5 Why is the Breville ikon HemisphereTM Blender superior? 6 Operating your Breville ikon HemisphereTM Blender 7

Page

Care and Cleaning 13 Tips on how to use your Breville ikon HemisphereTM Blender 14 Suggested uses for your Breville ikon HemisphereTM Blender 15 Ice making capabilities of your Breville

ikon HemisphereTM Blender 16

Trouble shooting 17 Warranty 18 French 22

Congratulations

on the purchase of your new Breville ikon Hemisphere™ Blender

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Breville recommends safety first

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

We at Breville 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 FOR YOUR

BREVILLE IKON HEMISPHERE

• Read all instructions.

• To protect against electrical shock, do not

immerse cord, plug or motor base in water or any other liquid.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level surface.

• The use of attachment not sold or recommended

by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

• Do not remove the blender pitcher from the motor

base while blender is in operation.

• Do not place hands in the pitcher unless the unit is

disconnected from the power outlet. A scraper maybe used but must be used only when the blender is not running.

• Disconnect the blender from the power outlet

before removing pitcher from base. Blades are sharp - handle carefully.

• To reduce risk of injury, never place blade

assembly on base without jar properly attached.

• Always operate blender with

• Do not use this blender for any purpose other than

food or beverage preparation.

• Do not blend a dry, thick or heavy mixture for more

than 10 seconds without turning the blender off. Then, stir ingredients before continuing to blend.

cover in place.

BLENDER

• Do not process boiling liquids. Let cool before

placing in pitcher.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended when in

use. Young children should be supervised when near the appliance.

• Do not allow cord to hang over the edge of a table

or counter, touch hot surfaces, or become knotted.

• Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas

or electric burner, or where it could touch any other source of heat.

• Unplug appliance from the power outlet when not

is use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

• This appliance is for household use only. Do not

use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use outdoors.

• This appliance has a polarized plug. To reduce the

risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning should be

performed at an authorized Breville Service Center.

fully into

Know your Breville ikon HempisphereTM Blender

Breville Assist

unique ring pull design ensures the

Inner measuring lid

for adding ingredients while blending.

Large 51oz (1.5 liter) glass pitcher

unique dual ribs continually pass ingredients onto the blades for perfectly blended results.

Heavy duty, commercial grade components for durability

Stylish stainless steel design

for long lasting, professional performance.

Illuminated buttons

for clarity make reading easier.

Electronic speed controls

plus auto pulse and smoothie functions.

lid is easy to remove yet sealed

tight during operation.

extra wide blades are

contoured to the base of

the jug so there are

Hemisphere™ Blade

the blades are easily removed for fast and

lid

Stainless steel

no food traps.

Blade removal

easy cleaning.

Cord storage

Sturdy non-skid feet

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Why is the Breville ikon HempisphereTM Blender superior?

What makes this blender superior?

The secret to the Hemisphere™ Blade System is the continuous movement created inside the pitcher. It allows the ikon Hemisphere™ Blender to combine the functions of a blender with a mini food processor for the ultimate in versatility.

Combined with a powerful motor and heavy duty commercial grade components, the ikon Hemisphere reliability and professional results superior to all other blenders.

Blender is built for durability,

Operating your Breville ikon Hempisphere

Before first use

Before using your Breville ikon HemisphereTM Blender for the first time, remove any packaging material and promotional labels. Make sure the appliance is switched off at the power outlet and the power cord is unplugged. Wash the lid, inner lid, blender pitcher and blade assembly (refer to Disassembling the blender pitcher on Page 11) of the Breville ikon Hemisphere soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly. You may opt to wash the parts in the top shelf of any dishwasher and the pitcher in the base section of the dishwasher You may opt to wash the parts in the top shelf of any dishwasher and the pitcher in the base section of the dishwasher. The motor base can be wiped with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.

• When using your Breville ikon HemisphereTM

• The blending blades are extremely sharp. Avoid

Blender in warm, soapy water with a

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

any contact with fingers and hands.

Blender

Note

Assembling and attaching the blender Step 1.

Place the motor base on a flat, dry surface such as a table top. Make sure that the motor base is turned off at the power outlet and the power cord is unplugged.

Step 2.

To reassemble the blender - Ensure the lower part of the Blade Holder is clipped into place by aligning the parts and squeezing together at the edges until they snap together, and then replace the silicon seal onto the blade assembly with the raised rim of the Removable Silicone Gasket facing downward. Place the Gasket onto the Blade Assembly and push down until it clicks into place. You should be able to read THIS WAY UP on the gasket. (see pg 12 - Fig 1). You will notice 2 notches on the blade assembly (see pg 11- Fig 1). Place these notches into the 2 slots on the bottom of the jug (see pg 12 Fig 2). Twist the Blade Removal System counterclockwise in the direction of the indicator symbol until firmly locked into position.

Step 3.

Turn the blender pitcher upright and insert onto the motor base. The handle of the blender pitcher can be positioned to the left or right hand side of the appliance.

Step 4.

Add food or liquid into the blender pitcher ensuring not to exceed the ‘MAX’ mark. Place the blender lid firmly into position on the top of the blender pitcher. Insert the clear inner lid into the blender lid and turn clockwise to lock into position. (see Fig 1)

Fig 1

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Operating your Breville ikon Hempisphere

Blender

continued

The Breville ikon HemisphereTM Blender features a patented assist lid. This allows the lid to fit tightly onto the blender pitcher, avoiding displacement during operation. The ring pull design allows the user to easily remove the lid with a simple leverage action. (See Fig 1)

Note

Fig 1

Step 5.

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

Step 6.

Press the ‘Power’ button on the far left of the control panel to turn the blender on. The ‘Power’ button will illuminate and flash.

Do not fill the blender pitcher above the ‘MAX’ line. When the blender pitcher is filled at or near the ‘MAX’ line place one hand on the blender lid to avoid displacement of the lid during operation.

Note

Step 7.

Select the required speed (1 to 4) by pressing the corresponding speed button. The blender will start to operate and the selected speed button will illuminate. The ‘Power’ button will illuminate and cease to flash. The ‘Stop’ button will illuminate and flash.

Operate the blender only for the appropriate amount of time required – do not over process.

Note

Step 8.

When 60 seconds is reached, the blender will automatically cease to operate and the selected speed button and ‘Stop’ button illumination will go out. The ‘Power’ button will illuminate and flash.

• The ikon Hemisphere utomatically stop blending after 60 seconds. This is a safety feature.

• To stop blending at any time, press the ‘Stop’ button or the selected speed button. The ‘Power’ button can also be pressed, but this will also turn the appliance off and all illuminations will go out.

• The speed can be changed at any time during the blending process. Each time a new speed is selected its button will illuminate and the previous speed button illumination will go out.

• The maximum amount of ice cubes the blender can blend at any one time is 1 standard ice tray or 9 oz. Use Speed 2/Mix.

Blender will a

Note

Step 9.

For ingredients that require short bursts of power, select the ‘AUTO PULSE’ function. The ‘AUTO PULSE’ button will illuminate and remain illuminated while the button is pushed. Press the ‘AUTO PULSE’ button in short bursts until blending is complete.

Use the ‘AUTO PULSE’ button when the food that is being processed is too thick or coarse to circulate within the blender pitcher.

Note

Step 10.

The Breville ikon Hemisphere™ Blender features an additional 'SMOOTHIE' function. This is a preprogrammed cycle which automatically adjust the blending time and speeds to optimize blending results. Select the required function by pressing the corresponding function button. The blender will start to operate and the selected function button will illuminate. The ‘Power’ button will illuminate and cease to flash. The ‘Stop’ button will illuminate and flash. When the programmed cycle has finished, the blender will automatically cease to operate and the function button and ‘Stop’ button illumination will go out. The ‘Power’ button will illuminate and flash.

NEVER PLACE ANYTHING OTHER THAN FOOD AND LIQUIDS IN THE IKON HEMISPHERE

BLENDER WHILE THE MOTOR IS RUNNING.

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Operating your Breville ikon Hempisphere

Blender

continued

Step 11.

At the end of use, always make sure the Breville ikon Hemisphere the ‘Power’ button on the control panel. And then unplug the cord. Make sure the motor and blades have completely stopped before attempting to move the appliance, or when the Breville ikon Hemisphere disassembling, cleaning and storing.

The Breville Hemisphere Blender features a motor over load protection feature. When the motor is over loaded the motor will stop, the function LED lights up for few seconds and then unit will go into standby mode. To restart again unplug from the outlet let it cool down for 30 minutes or longer.

Blender is turned off by pressing

Blender is not in use and before

Note

• During the blending process, ingredients may stick to the sides of the blender pitcher.To push the food back onto the blades, press the ‘Power’ button on the control panel and remove the power cord. Remove the lid and use a plastic spatula to scrape down the sides of the pitcher. Replace the lid before recommencing blending.

• If any moisture or liquid appears on top of the motor base during blending, press the ‘Power’ button on the control panel, switch off at the power outlet and remove the power plug. Remove the blender pitcher. Wipe the motor base immediately with a dry cloth or paper towel to absorb the liquid. Check that the blender pitcher is correctly assembled.

Note

Disassembling your blender for cleaning, care and storage

Step 1.

Always make sure the Breville ikon HemisphereTM Blender is off by pressing the ‘Power’ button on the control panel. Then unplug the power cord.

Step 2.

Remove the blender pitcher from the motor base by grabbing the handle and lifting the jug in an upward direction.

Step 3.

Remove the blade assembly by turning over the blender jug and twisting the Blade Removal System clockwise to unlock, (see fig 1) then lift upwards and away from the base of the blender jug. The circular plastic surround attached to the base of the blender jug is not removable.

Step 4.

Use care handling the blades. Remove the silicon seal from the blade assembly. Place the blade holder on the counter-top with blades upward. Grip the lower half of the blade holder around the outer wall and press downwards in a sharp movement. The two parts will separate with a click.

Fig 1

Notch

The Breville ikon HemisphereTM Blender features a two part Blade Assembly System for the easy removal of the blade and jug for cleaning.

Note

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