Breville bcs500xl User Manual

Cordless Hand Blender

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BCS500XL

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CONGRATULATIONS

On the purchase of your new Breville Cordless Hand Blender

CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety first

6 Know your Breville Cordless Hand

Blender

8 Operating your Breville Cordless

Hand Blender

16 Care & cleaning your Breville

Cordless blender

18 Recipes

29 One year limited warranty

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

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:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before operating •
and save for future reference.

Remove any packaging material and •
promotional labels before using the
Cordless Hand Blender for the first time.

Do not place the Cordless Hand Blender •
(including the charging base) near
the edge of a bench or table during
operation or charging. Ensure the surface
is level, clean and free of water, flour, etc.

The Cordless Hand Blender (including •
the charging base) should be placed on
a bench or wallmounted away from sinks
or hot surfaces.

Do not place the Cordless Hand Blender •
(including the charging base) on or near
a hot gas or electric burner, or where it
could touch a heated oven.

Always make sure the Cordless Hand •
Blender is completely and properly
assembled before operating.

Always ensure the blending shaft and •
smoothie attachment are securely fitted
onto the motor body before operating.

Do not attempt to operate the Cordless •
Hand Blender by any method other than
those described in this booklet.

Do not unplug the charger plug from •
the power outlet by pulling on the cord.
Never carry the charger plug or charging
base by the cord. Grasp and pull the
charger plug to disconnect from the
power outlet. Do not drag or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners.

If using the Cordless Hand Blender as •
a stick blender to blend hot food in a
saucepan, remove the saucepan from
the heat source and ensure the liquid is
not boiling. Allow hot food to cool slightly
before blending. The Cordless Hand
Blender should be kept away from any
heat source.

Handle the Cordless Hand Blender and •
attachments with care – remember the
blades on the blending shaft are very
sharp and should be kept out of reach
of children.

Do not use attachments other than •
those provided with the Cordless Hand
Blender.

Do not operate the appliance •
continuously for more than 60 seconds.
Allow the motor to rest for 1 minute
between each use.

Never mix dry, thick or heavy mixtures •
for more than 15 seconds. Stop the
operation and stir the ingredients before
continuing. Allow the motor to rest for 1
minute between each use.

Do not leave the Cordless Hand Blender •
unattended when in use.

Always ensure the Cordless Hand •
Blender charging base has been
unplugged from the power outlet before
attempting to move, clean or store it.

Always ensure the Cordless Hand •
Blender is not switched on before
attempting to attach any of the
accessories. The Cordless Hand Blender

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

safety system ensures the appliance will
not operate unless the Power button and
Speed button are pressed simultaneously.

If food becomes lodged around the •
processing blade or in the blade guard,
switch off the Cordless Hand Blender
and remove the blending shaft from the
motor body. Use a spatula to dislodge the
food. Do not use fingers as the blades
are sharp. The Cordless Hand Blender
safety system ensures the appliance will
not operate unless the Power button and
Speed button are pressed simultaneously.

Do not remove the Cordless Hand Blender •
from ingredients during operation. Ensure
the appliance is switched off and the
motor has completely stopped before
removing - to avoid contact with moving
blade, smoothie attachment or splashing
of hot liquids.

To protect against electric shock do not •
immerse the motor body, charger plug,
power cord or charging base in water
or any other liquid.

Use only the charger plug and charging •
base supplied with this appliance to
recharge the Cordless Hand Blender.

Do not attempt to use the charger plug •
and charging base with any other product.

Never handle the charger plug, charging •
base or Cordless Hand Blender with
wet hands.

Keep the appliance clean. Follow the •
cleaning instructions provided in this book.

FOR ALL ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES

Do not allow the charging base cord to •
hang over the edge of the table or
counter, touch hot surfaces or become

knotted.

This appliance is not intended for use by •
young children or infirm persons unless
they are adequately supervised by a
responsible person to ensure that they
can use the appliance safely.

Young children should be supervised •
to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

It is recommended to regularly inspect •
the appliance. Do not use the appliance
if charger, power supply cord, charging
base or appliance becomes damaged in
any way. Return the entire appliance to
the nearest authorized Breville Service
Center for examination and/or repair.

Any maintenance, other than cleaning, •
should be performed at an authorized
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.

NOTE:
Power Adaptor - this device
complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and

2) This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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KNOW

your Breville Cordless Hand Blender

34 floz (1 liter)
capacity mixing
jug with storage
lid

Ideal for blending,
measuring and
storing a variety of
foods. The jug lid
also doubles as a
non-slip base, as
it fits both the top
and bottom of the
jug.

2 speed push
button control

Light press for low
speed, firm press
for high speed.

Stainless steel
ice-crushing
blades

Portable
cordless
operation

Safety system

Ensures the

Cordless Hand

Blender will not

operate unless

the Power button

and Speed button

are pressed

simultaneously.

Charge light

indicates when

the Cordless Hand

Blender is charging

(red) or fully

charged (green)

Smoothie

Attachment

For whipping and

aerating.

360˚ charging

base with cord

storage

Detachable

shaft for easy

cleaning

Long Lasting

9.6V Battery

Optional wall

mount included

KNOW YOUR BREVILLE CORDLESS HAND BLENDER

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Charging the battery before first use

The battery in the motor body of the
Cordless Hand Blender is shipped
either completely discharged of power
or with a small amount of charge. The
battery will require approximately 5 hours
to fully recharge from completely flat.
The battery will require at least 2 hours
recharging before it can be used effectively.
Subsequent recharging should take a
shorter period of time depending on the
length of time the charging base has been
switched off.

The Cordless Hand Blender motor body
has been designed to be placed on the
charging base and left on charge at all
times when not in use. The Cordless Hand
Blender motor body is fitted with a special
protective electronic circuit to prevent
overcharging. Unlike other rechargeable
battery technologies, your high quality
Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) cells have
a high capacity and long life. They do not
need to be completely discharged before
recharging.

All rechargeable batteries lose storage
capacity over time. If the Cordless Hand
Blender battery appears to deteriorate so
that the operation time is diminished, return
the unit to a Breville Service Center for
battery replacement.

THE CORDLESS HAND BLENDER
IS A VERSATILE APPLIANCE

THE CORDLESS HAND BLENDER
MOTOR BODY CAN BE
ATTACHED TO:

•THESTAINLESSSTEEL
BLENDING SHAFT (FOR USE
AS A STICK BLENDER).

•THESMOOTHIEATTACHMENT
(FOR USE AS A STICK MIXER)

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OPERATING

your Breville Cordless Hand Blender

OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE CORDLESS HAND BLENDER

Before first use

Remove any packaging material and
promotional labels. Remove the blending
shaft from the blister pack and wash
the blending shaft in warm soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly. Ensure no water
remains inside the blending shaft to avoid
water ingressing into the motor body when
re-attached.

Disassemble mixing jug, storage lid and
smoothie attachment and wash in warm
soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Ensure no water remains inside the
smoothie attachment to avoid water
ingressing into the motor body when
re-attached.

Dishwashing is not recommended for any
part of the Breville Cordless Hand Blender

Unlike stick blenders which are plugged
into the power outlet for operation, the
Cordless Hand Blender is safe for use in
and around the sink and stove. However,
care should be taken not to immerse the
motor body in water or any other liquid. If
using the Cordless Hand Blender as a stick
blender to blend hot food in a saucepan,
remove the saucepan from the heat source
and ensure the liquid is not boiling. Allow
hot food to cool slightly before blending.
The Cordless Hand Blender should be kept
away from any heat source.

The charging base is running at a safe, low
voltage, but it will be damaged if immersed
in water. The charging base should always
be positioned in a clean, dry place well
away from water or other liquids.

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The Cordless Hand Blender is equipped
with a compact charger plug. It takes up a
minimum of space around the power cord.
When plugged in, the charger plug will
always remain warm, even after the charge
light changes from red to green.

The charging base stores the excess
cord from the charging base. Simply
pull the excessive cord until the desired
length is achieved. The excess cord can
be wrapped inside the cavity under the
charging base.

If you choose to wall mount the charging
base, please follow these steps:

Select a convenient position within 3ft 1.
(1m) of an electrical outlet. If the charging
base is to be mounted closer to an
outlet, wrap any excess cord in the cavity
under the charging base.

Place the wall mount against the wall 2.
in the desired position to mark the drill
holes for the screws (see Fig. 3).

Drill a 0.2 inch (5mm) diameter hole 3.
through the center of each drill hole
mark. Push a plastic wall anchor into
each drilled hole.

Insert a screw into each drilled hole and 4.
turn until the screw heads are 0.1 inch

(3mm) above the wall surface.

Slide the wall mount onto the screws 5.
and attach the charging base to the wall
mount.

The Cordless Hand Blender features
a unique safety switch to ensure the
appliance does not operate accidentally. To
activate the Cordless Hand Blender, follow
the sequence below:

Depress the Power button for 1 second.1.

Continue holding the Power button , 2.
then depress the Speed button

warm to the touch – this is normal. It
is impossible to overcharge the battery
because the Cordless Hand Blender is
designed with overcharge protection
circuitry.

Charging base

The charging base recharges the Cordless
Hand Blender and stores the smoothie
attachment and excess cord from the
charging base (see Fig. 1). The charging
base can be mounted on the wall (see Fig.

2) or placed on a horizontal surface such
as a counter or shelf.

Overload and low voltage protection

The Cordless Hand Blender is fitted with
an automatic cut-out that will operate if the
appliance is overloaded. This is to protect
the motor and battery from excessive heat
build up. The cut-out is only momentary,
and the appliance can then be re-started.
If this automatic cut-out occurs, reduce the
volume of food being mixed and process in
smaller amounts.

The Cordless Hand Blender is fitted with
a second automatic cut-out that operates
when the battery starts to become flat. This
protection is necessary because applying
high loads to flat rechargeable cells
reduces their life. If your appliance cuts out
without being overloaded, return it to the
charging base until sufficiently recharged.

Operating time

The actual operating time of the appliance
will vary significantly with the types and
quantities of food being processed, but is
typically over 10 minutes with a new, fully
charged battery under average conditions.

Battery charging procedures

Plug the charger plug attached to the 1.
charging base into a 110/120 volt
power outlet.

Place the Cordless Hand Blender motor 2.
body into the charging base, making
sure that it firmly sits in the charging base
and the red charging light illuminates.
Your Cordless Hand Blender will begin
charging. When the battery is fully
charged the charging light will change
to green.

To maintain the charge in the motor 3.
body, keep the charging base plugged
into a standard power outlet. When
charging, the charger plug may be

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE CORDLESS HAND BLENDER OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE CORDLESS HAND BLENDER

To select the desired speed:3.

a) For low speed, lightly depress the

Speed button.

b) For high speed, firmly depress the

Speed button.

NOTE:
Ensure the Power button is
depressed first.

Ensure the Power button has
been depressed for 1 second before
depressing the Speed button.

Ensure both the Power button
and Speed button are depressed
together.

CORDLESS HAND BLENDER
(STICK MIXER)

To detach the stainless steel
blending shaft

Ensure the Cordless Hand Blender is
switched off by keeping hands clear of the
Power button and Speed button. Unscrew
the blending shaft from the motor body in a
clockwise direction (See Fig. 1).

To attach the stainless steel
blending shaft

Hold the shaft with the blades down, and
align the top end of the blending shaft with
the corresponding end of the motor body.
Screw the shaft into the motor body in an
anti-clockwise direction.

THE STAINLESS STEEL ICE
CRUSHING BLADES ON
THE BLENDING SHAFT ARE
EXTREMELY SHARP, KEEP
FINGERS AWAY FROM THE
BLADES AT ALL TIMES.

To use the stick blender

Ensure the stick blender is completely and
properly assembled as detailed on the
previous page.

Place food to be processed into the 1.
mixing jug provided (or a sufficiently large
mixing bowl or saucepan). The mixing
jug provided should only be filled up to
the 'LIQUID MAX' mark when blending
liquids.

Place the blending shaft as deeply as 2.
possible into the mixing jug and depress
the Power button (top button) to turn the
Cordless Hand Blender on. While still
depressing the Power button, depress
the Speed button (bottom button). To
select the desired speed, the Speed
button should be lightly depressed for
low speed and firmly depressed for
high speed. Both the Power button and
the Speed button must be depressed
simultaneously for the required duration
of operation (see Fig. 2).

Work through the ingredients in the 3.
mixing jug with a gentle raising and
lowering motion.

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Switch off the Cordless Hand Blender 4.
motor by releasing the Power and Speed
buttons.

Ensure the motor has completely 5.
stopped before lifting the Cordless Hand
Blender out of the mixing jug.

Recommendations when using
the Cordless Hand Blender as a
stick blender:

The Cordless Hand Blender blends foods 1.
and liquids rapidly, therefore it is easy to
over-process. Remember when using
the Cordless Hand Blender, check food
throughout operation.

The stainless steel blending shaft on 2.
the Cordless Hand Blender allows for
hot food to be processed directly in
the saucepan. This makes blending
soups and sauces very easy. For safety
reasons, remove the saucepan away
from the heat source before processing.
Ensure the Cordless Hand Blender is
kept away from any heat source.

When pureeing and blending, cut food 3.
into uniform sizes. This will ensure
smooth and consistent results.

Warm all liquids to be added to soups 4.
and purees, this will ensure even
blending.

Use the storage lid of the mixing jug as a 5.
non slip base for the jug during blending.
This will keep the jug stable.

Do not operate the appliance 6.
continuously for more than 60 seconds.
Allow the motor to rest for 1 minute
between each use.

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up to the 'LIQUID MAX' mark when
blending liquids.

Place the smoothie attachment as 2.
deeply as possible into the mixing jug
and depress the Power button (top
button) to turn the Cordless Hand
Blender on. While still depressing the
Power button, depress the Speed button
(bottom button). To select the desired
speed, the Speed button should be
lightly depressed for low speed and
firmly depressed for high speed. Both
the Power button and the Speed button
must be depressed simultaneously for
the required duration of operation
(see Fig. 2).

Work through the ingredients in the 3.
mixing jug with a gentle raising and
lowering motion.

Switch off the Cordless Hand Blender by 4.
releasing the Power and Speed buttons.

Ensure the motor has completely 5.
stopped before lifting the Cordless Hand
Blender out of the mixing jug.

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If food becomes lodged around the
blade or in the blade guard, follow
these safety instructions:

Switch the Cordless Hand Blender off by 1.
releasing the Power and Speed buttons.

Remove the blending shaft from the 2.
motor body.

Use a spatula to carefully dislodge the 3.
food. Do not use fingers as the blades
are sharp.

After the food has been removed 4.
and the blades are clear, re-attach the
blending shaft to the motor body and
continue blending.

CORDLESS HAND BLENDER
(SMOOTHIE ATTACHMENT)

To detach the smoothie attachment

Ensure the Cordless Hand Blender is
switched off by keeping hands clear of the
Power button and Speed button. Unscrew
the smoothie attachment from the motor
body in a clockwise direction (See Fig. 1).

To attach the smoothie attachment

Hold the shaft with aerating blades down,
and align the top end of the smoothie
attachment with the corresponding end of
the motor body. Screw the shaft into the
motor body in an anti-clockwise direction.

To use the smoothie attachment

Ensure the smoothie attachment is
completely and properly assembled as
detailed above.

Place food to be processed into the 1.
mixing jug provided (or a sufficiently
large mixing bowl or saucepan). The
mixing jug provided should only be filled

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CARE & CLEANING YOUR BREVILLE CORDLESS HAND BLENDER

Dishwashing is not recommended for
any part of the Cordless Hand Blender.

Under no circumstances should the
blending shaft be placed in the dishwasher.
The caustic chemicals used in dishwashers
will inevitably damage the seals and
bearings that support the rotating shafts
reducing their service life.

For longest life, we recommend hand
washing the exposed blade portion of the
blending shaft in the sink, avoiding water
entering the inside of the shaft as much
as possible.

While the transparent mixing jug is made
from high quality plastic material (which
will not be damaged by the occasional
dishwashing on the top shelf only), for
maximum life we recommend hand
washing in the sink.

Stick blender

Ensure the Cordless Hand Blender is
switched off by releasing the Power and
Speed buttons. Remove the stainless steel
blending shaft from the motor body.

The stainless steel blending shaft should
be hand washed in hot soapy water, rinsed
and dried thoroughly after each use. Do
not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool.

QUICK WASH: Between each processing
task, with the motor body attached
and turned off, place the stainless steel
blending shaft into a jug of water then
depress the low speed for 5 seconds.
This will remove any food on the blade
and blending shaft and allow you to
continue onto the next processing task.

Blades are extremely sharp, handle
with care.

Motor body

Ensure the Cordless Hand Blender is
switched off by releasing the Power and
Speed buttons. Remove the motor body
from the stainless steel blending shaft.

To remove any food residue from the motor
body, wipe with a damp cloth only. Do not
use abrasive cleaners or steel wool. Never
immerse the motor body in water or any
other liquid.

Smoothie attachment

Ensure the Cordless Hand Blender is
switched off by releasing the Power and
Speed buttons. Remove the smoothie
attachment from the motor body.

The smoothie attachment should be hand
washed in hot soapy water, rinsed and
dried thoroughly after each use. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or steel wool.

Storage

Ensure the Cordless Hand Blender is
switched off by releasing the Power and
Speed buttons. Ensure the appliance is
clean and completely dry.

For safety reasons, it is recommended
to store the motor body and smoothie
attachment on the charging base, and
keep the blending shaft in a convenient
cupboard or drawer.

CARE & CLEANING

your Breville Cordless Hand Blender

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RECIPES - SOUPS

RECIPES

PUMPKIN AND SWEET POTATO
SOUP

2 tablespoons light olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 large leeks, washed and thinly sliced

3¾ lbs (1.5kg) pumpkin, peeled and
chopped

1¾ lbs (750g) sweet potato, peeled
and chopped

5 cups chicken stock

2 teaspoon ground cumin

Pepper, to taste

1 cup light sour cream

Using a large saucepan heat oil, saute 1.
garlic and leeks until transparent and
golden.

Add the next 4 ingredients, bring to the 2.
boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

Simmer until vegetables have softened.3.

Remove from heat, cool slightly.4.

Place Cordless Hand Blender with the 5.
stainless steel blending shaft attached
into saucepan and blend until soup
is smooth. Fold in the remaining
ingredients. Serve.

MEDITERRANEAN SOUP

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 large Spanish onions, chopped

2 eggplants 1lbs (500g), chopped

5 zucchinis, chopped

1lbs (500g) tomatoes, chopped

3 cloves garlic

3 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped

2 green bell peppers, seeded and
chopped

1 tablespoon pesto paste

5 cups chicken stock

Pepper, to taste

Using a large saucepan heat oil, saute 1.
onions until slightly golden.

Add remaining ingredients, bring to the 2.
boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

Simmer until vegetables are tender.3.

Remove from heat, cool slightly.4.

Place Cordless Hand Blender with the 5.
stainless steel blending shaft attached
into saucepan and blend until soup is
smooth. Serve.

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