Breville BBL550XL-B User Manual

Breville is a registered trademark of Breville Pty. Ltd.

Breville Customer Service Center

US Customers

19400 South Western Avenue

✉

Torrance
CA 90501
Service Center: 1 (866) BREVILLE

☎

Email [e-mail]

www.breville.com

Canada Customers

Anglo Canadian

✉

2555, De L’Aviation
Pointe-Claire (Montréal) Québec
H9P 2Z2
Service Center: 1 (866) BREVILLE

☎

Fax [phone]
Email [e-mail]

www.breville.com

ikon Hemisphere
Blender

© Copyright. Breville Pty. Ltd. 2008
Due to continual improvements in design or otherwise, the product you
purchase may differ slightly from the one illustrated in this booklet.

Model BBL550XL /B Issue 03/08

Model BBL550XL /B

Contents

Page

Breville recommends safety first 4

Know your Breville Hemisphere Blender 5

Why is the Breville Hemisphere Blender superior? 6

Operating your Breville Hemisphere Blender 7

Care and Cleaning 13

Tips on how to use your Breville Hemisphere Blender 14

Congratulations

Suggested uses for your Breville Hemisphere Blender 15

Ice making capabilities of your Breville Hemisphere Blender 16

Trouble shooting 17

Warranty 18

French 22

Spanish 44

2

on the purchase of your new Breville ikon Hemisphere™ Blender

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 BLENDER

• 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 cover in place.

• 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.

• 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 fully into
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.

Know your Breville Hemisphere Blender

unique ring pull design ensures the

Inner measuring lid

for adding ingredients whilst 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.

Breville assist lid

lid is easy to remove yet sealed

tight during operation.

Stainless steel

extra wide blades are

contoured to the base of

the jug so there are

no food traps.

Hemisphere™ Blade

Blade removal

the blades are easily
removed for fast and

easy cleaning.

Cord storage

Sturdy non-skid feet

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

4

5

Why is the Breville Hemisphere Blender superior?

Operating your Breville Hemisphere Blender

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,

Before first use

Before using your Breville Hemisphere 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 13) of the Breville
Hemisphere Blender in warm, soapy water with a 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 Hemisphere Blender
for the first time, you may notice an odor
coming from the motor.This is normal and will
dissipate with use.

• The blending blades are extremely sharp. Avoid
any contact with fingers and hands.

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 pitcher, replace the silicon
seal onto the blade assembly (see Page 14 - Fig 1).
Turn the blender pitcher over and insert the blade
assembly housing into the pitcher base (see Page 14

- Fig 2). Twist the Blade Removal System
counterclockwise 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

6

7

Operating your Breville Hemisphere Blender

continued

The Breville Hemisphere 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 Blender will automatically 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.

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 BLENDER WHILE
THE MOTOR IS RUNNING.

8

9

Operating your Breville Hemisphere Blender

continued

Step 11.

At the end of use, always make sure the Breville
Hemisphere Blender is turned off by pressing 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 Hemisphere Blender is not in use
and before disassembling, cleaning and storing.

The Breville ikon Hemisphere Blender features a
motor overload protection feature. If the motor is
being overloaded, the motor will stop and the
function key LED's will illuminate and flash. To
restart it again, unplug from the mains and let it
cool down for 30 minutes or longer.

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 Hemisphere 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 upturning the blender
jug and twisting the Blade Removal System
clockwise, (see fig 1) then lift upwards and away
from the base of the blender.The circular plastic
surround attached to the base of the blender jug is
not removable.

Step 4.

Remove the silicon seal from the blade assembly

Fig 1

The Breville Hemisphere Blender features a one
piece Blade Removal System for the easy
removal of the blade and jug for cleaning.

Note

10

11

Operating your Breville Hemisphere Blender

continued

Care and cleaning

Reassembling your blender jug after
cleaning

Step 1.

Make sure all parts are clean and completely dry.

Step 2.

To reassemble the blender, replace the silicon seal
onto the blade assembly (see Fig 1). Turn the blender
pitcher over and insert the blade assembly housing
into the pitcher base (see Fig 2). Twist the Blade
Removal System until firmly screwed into position.

Fig 1

Fig 2

Cleaning the motor base

• Wipe the motor base with a soft, damp cloth then

dry thoroughly.

• Wipe any excess food particles from the

power cord.

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

Note

Cleaning the blender pitcher, lid, inner
lid and blade assembly

• Wash all parts in warm soapy water with a soft

cloth. Use a brush to dislodge stubborn foods.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.

• The blender jug can be washed on a normal cycle

in the dishwasher. Please place the blender jug
upside down. If not placed upside down, the dish
washer heating element may damage the jug base.

Periodically, run a cycle with the jar filled
warm soapy water to help clean in between the
gaskets/washers of the blade assembly as fruit
juices can get in and act somewhat like an
adhesive which would make the blades difficult
to turn and therefore put extra pressure and
resistance on the motor.

1

⁄3with

Removing stubborn or strong 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 pitcher and lid. To remove, soak
blender pitcher and lid for 5 minutes in warm soapy
water.Then wash with a mild detergent and warm
water, rinse well and dry thoroughly.

Storage

Store your Breville Hemisphere Blender upright with
the blender pitcher, lid and inner lid assembled and
inserted on the motor base or beside it. Do not place
anything on top.

Note

BE CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING THE BLENDING BLADES AS THEY ARE SHARP.
MISHANDLING OF THE BLADES MAY CAUSE INJURY.

12

THE BLENDING BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH
FINGERS AND HANDS. USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING AND STORING.

13

Tips on how to best use your Breville
Hemisphere Blender

Suggested uses for your Breville Hemisphere Blender

Do

• Use Low speeds (1-3 - Snow, Mix and Blend) for

drink or cocktail making and emulsions such as
mayonnaise, dressings, marinades and foods that
require mixing until just combined, such as batters.

• Use High speeds (Liquify and Smoothie) for

pureeing soups and aerating liquids.

• Use ‘AUTO PULSE’ for foods that only require

short bursts of power such as ice crushing or
chopping nuts.

• Use Speed 1 / Snow or AUTO PULSE for ice

crushed creations. The maximum amount of ice
cubes the blender can blend at any one time is 1
standard ice try or 9 oz.

• Make sure all foods are cut into cubes (approx. 1

inch squares) where appropriate to achieve an
even result.

• Do not put more than 2 cups of warm ingredients

into the Breville Hemisphere Blender before
blending. After the blending process has begun and
the blades are turning you may slowly add another

1

1

/2cups of ingredients through the opening in the

lid if desired.

• Thick mixtures puree more efficiently if the Breville

Hemisphere Blender is

• When using several ingredients, place liquid

ingredients in the blender pitcher before solid
ingredients, unless specified in the recipe.

• When blending thick or dry mixtures it may be

necessary to stop the Breville Hemisphere Blender
and scrape down the sides of the blender pitcher
with a plastic or rubber spatula, once or twice
during blending. Do not use metal utensils as they
may damage the blades or blender pitcher.

1

/4to 1/2full.

Don’t

• 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 1 minute at a time without turning off
the Breville Hemisphere Blender and stirring the
ingredients, and then continue blending.

• Do not operate the Breville Hemisphere 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 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.

• Do not place any objects, other than food or

liquid, into the Breville Hemisphere Blender while
the motor is running.

• Do not use the blender pitcher to store food.

• The blender will not knead dough or

mash potatoes.

• Do not remove the blender pitcher while the Breville

Hemisphere Blender is operating. Always make
sure the blender is off by pressing the ‘Power’
button, turn off the power at the power outlet and
unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

• Do not overload the Breville Hemisphere Blender

with more than the specified quantity of ingredients
as doing so could cause the motor to stall. Turn the
Breville Hemisphere Blender off by pressing the
‘Power’ button on the control panel, turn off the
power at the power outlet and unplug the cord.
Remove a portion of the mixture from the blender
pitcher before continuing.

• Do not place hot or boiling ingredients into the
Breville Hemisphere Blender; allow to cool before
placing into the blender pitcher.

Food Preparation & Usage Quantity Function Time

Lean meat/ Trim excess fat and sinew, 9oz Speed 2/Mix 10-20 secs
poultry cut into 1inch cubes

Fish/seafood Remove skin and bones 10oz Speed 2/Mix 10-15 secs

Raw veg Peel and cut into 7oz Speed 2/Mix 10-30 secs

Nuts Remove skin 7oz Speed 2/Mix 10-30 secs

Bread or biscuit Cut bread into 1inch pieces, 3.5oz Speed 2/Mix 10-30 secs
crumbs break up biscuits

Mayonnaise Mix the egg yolk and vinegar. 4oz Speed 2/Mix 60 secs

Whipped cream Add sugar or vanilla if desired 3/4cup Speed 2/Mix 60 secs

Herbs/spices Whole or halve 1 cup Speed 2/Mix 20-30 secs

Smoothie Milk, whole fresh fruits, Max 3

Fresh fruit Whole, chopped berries 9oz Speed 2/Mix 30 secs

Dried Fruit Chopped dry fruit 10oz Speed 2/Mix 30 secs

Ice Crush Max 1 tray Ice Crush or 10-20 secs

Use: mince

and cut into 1inch cubes
Use: mince

1/2-1inch cubes
Use: stuffing, filling, puree, soup

Use: cakes, toppings, pastes

Use: cheesecakes

Add the oil
Use: dressings

Use: topping

Use: pastes, sauces

1

yoghurt, ice cream
Use: milkshakes, frappes

Use: dessert sauce

Use: fruit mince

Use: mixed drinks, cocktails, slurpies Speed 1/Snow

/4cups Smoothie 20-30 secs

14

15

Ice making capabilities of your Breville Hemisphere
Blender

Trouble shooting

The revolutionary Breville Hemisphere Blender allows
you to make different consistencies of ice depending
on your blending needs. ‘Speed 1/Snow’ and ‘AUTO
PULSE / ICE CRUSH’ offer two distinctly alternative
icy results. When using ice on either setting, be sure
to consider the actual condition of the cubes before
proceeding, as it will affect the end consistency.

‘Speed 1/Snow’ is unique to the Breville Hemisphere
Blender and will allow you to make even, powdery
snow. When making Snow, be sure to use only large,
solid, dry ice that has come straight from the freezer
(22 ºF / -5.6 ºC, or below).

If using ice cubes with ‘Speed1/Snow’ that are small,
slightly melted or even hollow, the end result may
form an igloo and leave lumps of ice. If the condition
of the ice cubes appear to be small, hollow or even
slightly melted, only use with the ‘AUTO PULSE/ICE
CRUSH’ setting.

For applications when you desire a coarse
consistency, use with the ‘AUTO PULSE / ICE CRUSH’
setting, in which case any type of ice cubes may
be used.

The ice cube matters.

To create even, powdery snow for flavored ice
drinks, be sure to only use large, solid, dry ice
that has come straight from the freezer, then
press ‘Speed 1/Snow’.

When coarser ice is required, use any type of ice,
then press 'AUTO PULSE/ICE CRUSH'.

Note

Trouble shooting chart

Problem Solution

Motor doesn’t start or blade doesn’t rotate • Check that the power plug is securely inserted into

the power outlet and switched on.

• Check that the blender jug and lid are securely

locked into position.

• Check that the ‘Power’ button and selected function

or speed setting is illuminated.

• Be sure to press only one speed or function button

at a time.

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

the pieces are not small enough. 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 2cm.

Food is chopped too fine or is watery The food is over processed. Use brief pulses or process

for a shorter time.

Food sticks to blade Processing too much food. Turn the blender off by pressing the

‘Power’ button on the control panel. Then switch off at the power
outlet and unplug the power cord. When the blade stops rotating,
remove the blender lid and remove some food with a spatula.

Ice is not chopping to desired consistency The actual condition of the ice cubes will impact the end consistency.

Use larger, solid, dry ice on Snow/Speed 1 to create a snow
consistency. Use any type of ice on ‘ICE CRUSH’ when coarser
chopped ice is required.

Function LEDs start to flash and keys do not respond The motor is being overloaded .Unplug the blender from the mains

and let the blender cool down for 30 minutes or longer.

Coarse ice is great for using as a base for fresh
oysters. Snowed ice is great for Shrimp cocktails
or slushie frozen treats!

Note

16

17

Warranty

Notes

One year limited warranty

Breville®* warrants this Breville® appliance against
defects that are due to faulty material or
workmanship for a period of (1) year from the date
cited on the original purchase receipt This warranty
does not cover damage from abuse, neglect, use for
commercial purposes, or any other use not found in
the printed “Instructions for use” booklet. Should the
consumer choose to tamper with, or intentionally
dismantle the product, the Warranty will automatically
be deemed void.There is no warranty for glass parts,
glass containers, filter basket, blades and agitators.
HWI Breville® expressly disclaim all responsibility for
consequential damages for incidental losses caused
by use of this appliance. Some states or provinces do
not allow this exclusion or limitation for incidental or
consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer
may not apply to you.

ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IS ALSO LIMITED
TO THE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD.
Some states or provinces do not allow disclaimer of
the implied warranty with respect to consumer
goods, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply
to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other legal rights which vary from
state to state or province to province.

If this appliance should become defective within the
warranty period, do not return the appliance to the
store. Please contact our Customer Service Center.

Toll free phone number:
1-866- BREVILLE (1-866-273-8455)

Internet email:
[e-mail]
[e-mail] (in Canada)

ORGINAL RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL RETURNS

*HWI Breville® products are distributed in Canada by
Anglo Canadian Housewares, L.P. and in USA by
Metro/Thebe Inc.

18

19

Notes

Notes

20

21