Delonghi KF 8140, KF 8140G Instructions Manual

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GENERAL DIRECTIONS

- After having removed the appliance from the
packaging, make sure that it is complete in all of
its components. If there is any doubt, do not use
the appliance and return it to be checked by
qualified personnel.

- The plastic bag containing the appliance should
be kept away from children as it may represent
a suffocation hazard.

- In the case that the plug is not compatible with
the electrical outlet being used, have it substitu­ted with a suitable one by qualified personnel.
The use of adapters, multi-way plugs, and/or
extension cords is not recommended. Wherever
their use might become necessary, use simple or
multiple adapters and/or extension cords
conforming to the safety laws, taking care to not
exceed the power limits marked on the adapter
or the extension cord.

- The models fitted with earth must be connected to an
effective earth system, in compliance with the electrical
safety standards in force.

- Should the appliance stop working, go to an
authorised service centre.

- The appliance should be destined exclusively to
the use for which it has been created. Any other
use is to be considered inappropriate and the­refore dangerous. The maker cannot be held
responsible for any damage caused by impro­per, erroneous or irresponsible use and/or by
repairs made by unqualified personnel.

- Be careful that hands, hair, clothing or kitchen
utensils are not in the jug before operating the
appliance.

The blades are very sharp: handle them with
care.
Note the following fundamental safety rules:

- NEVER run the blender when it is empty.

-Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp
hands.

- Do not use the appliance with bare or wet feet.

- Do not unplug the appliance by pulling the plug
out of the outlet by the cord.

- Do not the leave the appliance exposed to atmo­spheric agents (rain, sun, freezing temperatu­res, etc.)

- Children or infirm persons should not be allowed
to use this product unsupervised

- Children should not be allowed to play with this
appliance.

- Remove the plug from the electrical outlet when
the appliance is not in use.

- Do not leave the appliance on when not in use
as this may potentially be hazardous.

- Do not immerse the appliance in water.

-In the case that the cord is damaged, have it
repaired immediately by service centre personnel.

- Before beginning any cleaning or maintenance
procedures, disconnect the plug of the applian­ce from the electrical outlet.

- In case of malfunction and/or breakdown, turn
the appliance off without touching it. For eventual
repairs, go to a qualified service centre requesting
the use of original parts or accessories.

- Should it be decided to eliminate the appliance
definitively, after having disconnected the plug
from the electrical outlet, it is recommended that
the appliance be rendered useless by cutting the
power cord.

- Keep these instructions for further reference.

The materials and the parts which come into contact
with food products are in full compliance with the
regulations of the EEC Directive 89/109.

READ THE FOLLOWING INTSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

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A. Measuring cup (with hole)
B. Lid
C. Fruit tray (certain models only)
D. Glass jar (KF8140G)

D1. Plastic jar (KF8140)
E. Blade unit
F. Motor base
G. ON/OFF knob and speed selector ”P”

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

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BEFORE USE

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash
all accessories thoroughly . Take care when handling
the blades as they are sharp. Wipe the motor base
with a damp cloth

Never immerse the motor base in water!

Check that the mains supply voltage corresponds to
the voltage indicated on the rating plate.

HOW TO USE

• Place the appliance on a dry flat surface.
DO NOT PLUG THE APPLIANCE INTO THE
MAINS UNTIL ALL ACCESSORIES HAVE BEEN
CORRECTLY FITTED.

• Place the blender jar on the motor base.

• Pour the ingredients into the jar.
This may be done by:

1.Removing the entire lid (A+B) by rotating
anticlockwise;

2.using the lid (B) without the measuring cup
(A);

3.Using the fruit tray (if present) (C) inserted
upside down in the hole in the lid (B) (fig. 1).

• The appliance is supplied with a handy measu­ring cup (A) with a useful hole for adding, for
example, drops of flavouring or essence without
opening the lid (fig. 2). If you turn the measu­ring cup (A) upside down and close the hole, it
can also be used as a measure for oil or similar.
(see fig. 3).

Important:

Never use the appliance for more than 3 minu­tes consecutively. Pause for 3 minutes and conti­nue to use for a maximum of five cycles. The
appliance must then be left to cool down.

• Cut solid food into cubes and add water.

• For models with glass jar, place the lid (B) on

the jar and rotate clockwise until the safety
device on the handle of the jar clicks into
place. The appliance will not function if the lid
(B) is not correctly positioned on the jar.

For models with plastic jar , place the lid (B) on
the jar and rotate clockwise until it hooks to
the guides.

• Plug into the mains.

•To start processing the ingredients, just turn the
ON/OFF knob (G) to the desired speed
(1/2/3). When the ingredients have reached
the required consistency, turn the knob back to
the "0" position.

• On the "P" position, the blender operates at
maximum speed, improving control for short
periods of processing.

• Before cleaning, always unplug from the mains

USING THE "P" FUNCTION

The "P" (pulse) function improves control for short
periods of processing.
The appliance functions as long as the knob (G) is
kept in the "P" position.

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
NEVER IMMERSE the motor base in water!

Make sure the appliance is unplugged from the
mains socket.

• Remains of the ingredients being processed
must be removed with a spatula. In models with
a plastic blender jar, use a rubber spatula to
avoid scratching the surface.

• Pour lukewarm water into the blender jar, filling
to the halfway point. Operate the appliance for
a few seconds then empty the jar.

Repeat the operation if possible.

• Remove the blender jar, lid and measuring cup
and wash in lukewarm water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.

•To facilitate cleaning, removed as follows:

1. Remove the jar from the base and turn it
upside down.

2. Insert the anchors on the end of the measuring
cup (A) into the notches on the bottom of the
upturned jar (see fig. 4).