Gastroback 41001 User Manual

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GASTROBACK

Instructions for use

DESIGN MIXER ADVANCED ELECTRONIC

Art.-Nr. 41001 Design Mixer Advanced Electronic

Read all provided instructions before first usage!

Model and attachments are subject to change!

For household use only!

Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running

the appliance and pay attention to the warnings mentioned in

these instructions.

Table of Contents

Knowing Your Design Mixer Advanced Electronic ................................................44

Important Safeguards ........................................................................................45

Safeguards for Daily Operarion .....................................................................45

Movable and Sharp-edged Parts — Risk of Injury .............................................48

Important Safeguards for all Electrical Appliances ............................................48

Technical Specifications ....................................................................................49

Features of Your Design Mixer Advanced Electronic .............................................50

Blender for Superior Requirements ..................................................................50

Unique Jug Design .......................................................................................50

Patented Extra Wide Blades — KINETIX Blade System ......................................50

Continuous Blending Action ...........................................................................51

Motor Overload Protection ............................................................................51

Assembling and Disassembling the Appliance ......................................................52

Disassembling the Blender Jug .......................................................................52

Assembling the Blender Jug ...........................................................................52

Operating .......................................................................................................54

Before First Use ............................................................................................54

Tips for Operation ........................................................................................54

Speedcontrol ...............................................................................................56

Suggested Uses for Your Blender ...................................................................57

Directions for Use.........................................................................................57

Operating ...................................................................................................58

Care and Cleaning ..........................................................................................60

Cleaning the Blender Jug ..............................................................................60

Disassembling the Blender Jug and Removing Stubborn Residues .......................61

Cleaning the Motorblock ...............................................................................61

Storage ...........................................................................................................61

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................62

Notes for Disposal ............................................................................................63

Information and Service ....................................................................................63

Warranty ........................................................................................................63

Recipe Ideas ....................................................................................................64

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Dear Customer!

Congratulations! A series of new possibilities come with your new Gastroback Design Mixer
Advanced Electronic. You have chosen not a simple kitchen appliance, but a mixer of a
special kind.

Your new Design Mixer Advanced Electronic impresses with its stylish and elegant design,
but also by its fully automatic pulse-, ice-crush and smoothie-functions and 5 different mixing
speeds for mixing fitness drinks, milk shakes and cocktails as well as pureeing soups, sauces
and baby food. A special highlight is the elegant and heavy metal housing with countdown
LCD display and illuminated sensor buttons and the 1,200-watt high-performance motor. The
novel heat-and cold-resistant 1.5 liter glass jug with the revolutionary, ultra-wide KINETIX stain­less steel blades provides an optimal and uniform mixing of the food and is tailored to the
needs and demands of modern living.

The Design Mixer Advanced Electronic satisfies all the safety features that should have a mo­dern home appliance.

These instructions for use will inform you about the various functions and features, which make
it easy to take pleasure in your new mixer.

We hope that you will enjoy your new Design Mixer Advanced Electronic.

Your Gastroback GmbH

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KNOWING YOUR DESIGN MIXER ADVANCED ELECTRONIC

Inner measuring lid

Unique ring pull design ensures the lid is easy to
remove yet sealed tight during operation

1,5 litre heat and coldresistent glass jug

Kinetix blades

Mount of the jug

Motorblock with drive coupling

Control panel with illuminated buttons,
POWER button, STOP button, 5 speed control but­tons, ICE-CRUSH button, PULSE button, SMOOTHIE
button and LCD timer screen

Cord storage and sturdy non-skid feet

POWER button: to get the appliance into

the operational mode or to turn it off
STOP button: to stop or interrupt the operation and to
get the appliance into the operational mode

ICE-CRUSH button: pre-programmed
(60 seconds) for crushing ice

PULSE button: for interval operation

SMOOTHIE button: pre-programmed
(60 seconds) for making smoothies

LCD timer screen: counts up on speed settings and down for
pre-programmed settings

1-5: different speed controls for continuous operation
1: MIX
2: CHOP
3: BLEND
4: LIQUIFY
5: PUREE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Save the instructions for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other
than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can
cause severe injury or damage by electric shock, fire or moving mechanical parts. These
instruction is an essential part of the appliance. When passing on the appliance to a third
person, ensure to include these instructions.

Never leave the appliance unattended when in operational mode. Any
operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other than
described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre.
Please contact your vendor.

Safeguards for Daily Operation

• The appliance is designed for normal household quantities. Do not operate or store the
appliance outdoors or in damp or wet areas.

• Do not attempt to operate the appliance using any parts or accessories not recom­mended by the manufacturer (i.e. blade, sealing ring). Do not operate the appliance, when
the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock
or any other damage or injury to persons. Do not attempt to open the motor housing or
to repair the power cord. Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation. The
appliance is likely to be damaged if the appliance was subject to inadmissible strain (i.e.
overheating, mechanical, or electric shock) or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed
parts, distortions or the motor stalls or stucks. In this case, immediately unplug the appliance
and return the entire appliance (including all parts and accessories) to an authorised service
centre for examination and repair.

• Do not lift, pull or carry the appliance by the power cord. To move or operate the appli-
ance, always grasp the motorblock.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Do not let children play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.

• Always place the appliance on a clean, dry and stable surface where it is protected
from inadmissible strain (i.e. mechanical or electric shock, overheating, frost, moisture) and
where young children cannot reach it.

• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, and suitable large surface.
Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces (heater, gas burner,
grill, or oven). Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter or on
inclined or wet surfaces or where it can fall. Keep the entire appliance away from direct
sunlight and sharp edges. Ensure the blender jug is locked securely onto the motorblock and

that you can not knock the appliance over during operation to avoid personal injury.

• Never leave the appliance unattended when the plug is connected to the power outlet.
Always IMMEDIATELY turn the appliance off, wait for the motor to stop completely, and
then unplug the appliance, if the appliance is not in use (even for a short break) and before
assembling, disassembling or cleaning. Never leave the appliance unattended when in
operational mode.

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• Do not leave any food dry on the surfaces of the appliance. Do not immerse the motor
housing or power cord in water or any other liquid. Do not pour or drip any liquids on the
motor housing or power cord. When liquids are spilled on the motor housing, immediately
unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to avoid risk of electric shock or fire. Do
not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids are on or in the motor housing.

• Do not place the motorblock in an automatic dishwasher!

• To avoid damage, do not use any abrasive cleaners, corrosive chemicals (i.e. disinfect­ants, bleach) or cleaning pads for operation or cleaning. Do not use any hard or sharp
utensils for operation or cleaning. Always handle the entire appliance and all parts of it with
care and without violence.

WARNING: The blades are very sharp. Pay attention when handling the blades. Only

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touch the blades on the blade assembly and handle with care when cleaning.

• Do not use the appliance if it is damaged or parts of the appliance are damaged. Do
not use the appliance if it does not function properly or if it was excessively loaded. The
appliance is likely damaged if the appliance or parts of the appliance show cracks, exorbi­tant wearing down, alterations or leaks. It is also likely damaged if the drive wheel of the
motorblock moves slowly. Take the appliance for technical maintenance and repair to an
authorised specialised reparation shop.

WARNING: Do not overfill the blender jug. If necessary, take some food out of the

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blender jug, using a wooden or plastic spoon, before starting the appliance again.

• Do not chop extremely hard food, such as nuts with shell, bones to avoid overrunning,
spurt out or that the motor stalls or stucks during operation because the blade is blocked.

WARNING: Do not fill ingredients into the blender jug which exceed a temperature

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of 60 degrees. After processing ice cubes slowly heat up the blender jug before processing
hot ingredients. Otherwise the blender jug will crack or get damaged. Use gloves process­ing hot liquids and do not fill the blender jug up too high. Ensure not to burn yourself on
the blender jug, on overrunning, spurt out or hot steam. Touch the handle only for lifting the
blender jug.

• WARNING: To avoid injury to persons and damage, always turn the appliance off,

wait for the motor to stop completely and unplug the appliance, immediately after operation
and before assembling/disassembling or cleaning the appliance. Never use force opera­ting, assembling or disassembling the appliance.

• WARNING: The blades are very sharp. Pay attention when handling the blades. Only

touch the blade assembly housing when handling the blades. Handle with care when clean­ing.

• NOTE: Ensure the appliance is properly assembled and the blade is properly attached
before connecting the plug into the power outlet. Never turn the appliance on without the
lid or refill lid. Never turn the appliance on without the blender jug properly placed on the
motorblock. Never place only the holder or the blade only on the motorblock. Never touch
the drive gear when the plug is connected to the power outlet.

• WARNING: If the blade is mounted in the blender jug, the blender jug is positioned on

the motorblock, and the plug is connected to the power outlet, do not insert your fingers, a
wooden or plastic spoon or similar cooking utensils or foreign substances in the blender jug.
Always take the blender jug off the motorblock before pushing the food down with a spoon.

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• WARNING: Never combine the blender jug and the holder without the blade. Without
the blade the bottom of the blender jug is open. Liquids could spill and might damage the
motorblock.

• Without the blender jug, the appliance does not work.

• IMPORTANT: Ensure the blender jug is locked securely onto the motorblock
and that you can not knock the appliance over during operation. The motor
will not start and the screen will turn on before the plug is plugged into the
power outlet, the blender jug is securely locked onto the motorblock and the
appliance is switched on.

• As a safety feature, the appliance automatically shuts off after operating for 2 minutes. If
you want to operate again, wait 1 minute and then continue.

WARNING: Do not overfill the blender jug. If necessary, take some food out of the

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blender jug, using a wooden or plastic spoon, before starting the appliance again.

• Do not chop extremely hard food, such as nuts with shell or bones to avoid overrunning,
spurt out or that the motor stalls or stucks during operation because the blade is blocked.

WARNING: Do not operate the appliance when the blender jug has a crack or any

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part of it is likely to be damaged. The appliance is likely to be damaged if the appliance
was subject to inadmissible strain (i.e. overheating, mechanical, or electric shock) or if there
are any cracks, excessively frayed parts, distortions or the motor stalls or stucks. In this case,
immediately unplug the appliance and return the entire appliance (including all parts and
accessories) to an authorised service centre for examination and repair.

WARNING: Do not fill ingredients into the blender jug which exceed a temperature of

•
60 degrees. After processing ice cubes slowly heat up the blender jug before processing hot
ingredients. Otherwise the blender jug will crack or get damaged. Use gloves processing
hot liquids and do not fill the blender jug up too high. Ensure not to burn yourself on the
blender jug, overrunning, spurt out or hot steam.

• Never place anything other than food and liquids in the blender whilst the motor is run­ning.

WARNING: Do not place blender in the freezer with food or liquids. This will freeze

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and damage the blade assembly housing, blender jug and motor.

• CAUTION: DO NOT place the appliance in an automatic dishwasher.

• ATTENTION: The circular plastic surround attached to the base of the blender jug is not
removable! Same with the plastic surround attached to the blades.

• The appliance is for household only.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.

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Movable and Sharp-edged Parts – Risk of Injury

• Always turn the appliance off (all buttons are deactivated and the LCD timer screen is
switched-off), wait for the motor to stop moving and then pull the plug before taking the
blender jug off the motorblock or taking off the lid. It could take about 3 seconds until the
motor has completely stopped. Never leave the appliance on when not in use.

• Never put your hands, wooden spoons or other foreign substance (such as hair, cloth,
brush, towels) into the blender jug when the motor is running or the appliance is connected
to the power outlet. Always take the blender jug off the motorblock first before you push
down the food with a spoon or add new ingredients.

WARNING: The blades are very sharp. Pay attention when handling the blades.

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Only touch the blade assembly housing when handling the blades. Handle with care when
cleaning. Only store the appliance completely assembled. This way the blades will be out
of reach.

• NOTE: Ensure the appliance is properly assembled and that the blade is properly
attached before putting the plug into the power outlet. Never turn the appliance on without
the lid or the refill lid. Never place only the holder or the blade only on the motorblock.
Never touch the drive gear when the plug is connected to the power outlet.

• Always keep one hand on the lid while processing. Using solid ingredients (such as hard
fruits or vegetable), overloading the blender jug or processing with a slow speed, the motor
could stuck, stall or run very slow. In this case turn the appliance off to avoid overheating
(see ›Trouble shooting‹).

WARNING: If the blade is mounted in the blender jug, the blender jug is positioned

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on the motorblock, and the plug is connected to the power outlet, do not insert your fingers,
a wooden or plastic spoon or similar cooking utensils or foreign substances in the blender
jug. Always take the blender jug off the motorblock before pushing the food down with a
spoon.

• Do not chop extremely hard food, such as nuts with shell or bones because the blade
could stall or block. Do not overfill the blender jug to avoid overrunning, spurt out or that
the motor stalls or stucks during operation. If the motor stalls or stucks turn off the appliance
(all buttons are deactivated and the LCD timer screen is switched-off) to avoid overheating.

Important Safeguards for all Electrical Appliances

• Always operate the appliance near a suitable wall power outlet and connect the appli­ance directly to the power outlet. Do not use any extension cords or a multiple desk outlet.

• Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage
requirements of the appliance (230/240 V, 50 Hz, AC). Always connect the appliance
directly to a mains power supply wall socket with protective conductor (earth/ground) con­nected properly. The installation of a residual current safety switch with a maximum rated
residual operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is strongly recom­mended. If in doubt, contact your local electrician for further information.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended when connected to the power supply. Always
turn the appliance off (all buttons are deactivated and the LCD timer screen is switched-off)

and IMMEDIATELY
a short break) and before cleaning and/or assembling or disassembling. Always grasp the
plug to disconnect the appliance from the power outlet.

unplug the appliance after operation and if it is not in use (even for

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• Always handle the power cord with care. Do not pull or strain the power cord. The
power cord may never be knotted or squeezed. Do not let the power cord hang over the
edge of the table or counter. Take care not to entangle in the power cord. Do not touch the
appliance with wet hands to avoid risk of electric shock. Do not touch the appliance, if it is
damp or wet or is touching wet surfaces while connected to the mains power supply. In this
case, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the appliance (see ›Care and Cleaning‹).

• Ensure that the holder is leak-proof before putting the blender jug on the motorblock.
Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately. Do not immerse the motor or power cord in any
liquids or spill any liquids on it or place the motor on wet surfaces. Never let any liquids run
into the motorblock or underneath it to avoid electric shock. There are louvre underneath the
motorblock. Ensure that no water can run into the louvre. When liquids are spilled on the
motor housing, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to avoid risk
of electric shock or fire. Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids are on or
in the motor housing.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Art. No. 41001 Design Mixer Advanced Electronic

Power supply: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 1,200 W

Length of power cord: approx. 100 cm

Weight: approx. 5.2 kg

Dimensions: approx. 165 x 204 x 425 mm (diameter x depth x height)

Capacity, galss jug: 1.5 litre

Revolutions: 4,220 - 10,150 per minute

Certification:

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FEATURES OF YOUR DESIGN MIXER
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC

Blender for Superior Requirements

The secret to the Kinetix Blade System is the continuous move­ment created inside the jug. It allows the blender to combine the
functions of a blender with a mini food processor for the ultimate
in versatility. Now you can use your blender to not only crush
ice to a snow consistency and create super smooth frappés and
smoothies, but to also process nuts, vegetables and herbs into
evenly chopped pieces and perfect purees, and mince meat and
fish for delicious homemade meals.

Combined with a powerful 1.200 watt motor and heavy duty
commercial grade components, the blender is built for durability,
reliability and professional results superior to all other blenders.

Unique Jug Design

The jug has been designed with dual ribs which assist the extra
wide blades by creating movement of ingredients. Food is
forced through the blades, up the sides of the jug, then mixed
back down through the blades in a continuous circular move­ment ensuring perfectly blended results.

Patented Extra Wide Blades - KINETIX Blade System

KINETIX BladesConventional Blades

The stainless steel ice-crushing blades are extra wide, reaching ingredients all the way to the
sides of the blender jug. Combined with an additional set of dual blades, all ingredients are
completely and evenly processed every time.

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Continuous Blending Action

Conventional Blades KINETIX Blade System

The Kinetix Blade System ensures there are no spaces for food to get caught or trapped.
The patented extra wide blades are contoured to the base of the blender jug meaning food
can never jam or escape the high speed blades. There are no dead zones, so food is 100%
blended with no over or under blended ingredients.

Motor Overload Protection

Your blender is equipped with motor overload protection. If your
blender is overloaded the motor will stop and the ›Overload Protection‹
warning on the LCD will start to flash. Please do not attempt to use the
blender while the ›Overload Protection‹ warning is flashing.

Once the warning stops flashing the blender has cooled sufficiently
and is ready to use again. Re-select the desired speed or function
button. If you have turned off you will need to switch it back on, wait
for the flashing to stop then re-select the desired speed or function.

We recommend removing a portion of the mixture, cutting food into
smaller pieces of even size and/ or processing a smaller amount per
batch.

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ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING THE APPLIANCE

Disassembling the Blender Jug

1. Always turn the appliance off (all buttons are deactivated and
the LCD timer screen is switched-off), wait until the motor stops and
unplug the appliance before assembling/disassembling. Always
completely assemble your appliance before you put the plug into the
power outlet.

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

Take the lid off the blender jug and empty the blender jug (picture A).

3.

Take the clear refill lid and twist it anticlockwise to take it out.

4.

NOTE: The refill lid has two small guiding pins that fit in the matching
gaps of the lid. Pull the inner lid up to remove it (picture B).

5. Remove the blade assembly housing by upturning the blender jug
and twisting the Blade Removal System clockwise to unlock (picture C
and D), then lift upwards and away from the base of the blender jug.

ATTENTION: The circular plastic surround attached to the base of
the blender jug is not removable.

ATTENTION: The circular plastic surround attached to the blades is
not removable.

WARNING: The blades are very sharp. Pay attention handling it

and if possible only hold on to the blade assembly housing.

Remove the silicon seal from the blade assembly housing for clean-

6.

ing (picture E).

Clean the parts with a soft sponge in warm soapy water and

7.

dry them off afterwards. Pay attention not cutting yourself handling
the blade. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, corrosive
chemicals (disinfectants, bleach) or any sharp or hard objects (i.e.
metal scouring pads) for cleaning, for this could damage the surfaces.
Always handle the entire appliance with care and without violence.

A

B

C

D

E

Assembling the Blender Jug

Ensure that the blender jug and all parts are clean before you assem­ble the appliance.

To reassemble the blender jug, replace the silicon seal onto the

1.

blade assembly housing (picture F). Ensure the sealing ring is in
proper position. The sealing ring has to be clean and show no crusti­fications, crinkles, cracks or look porous.

Hold on to the blade assembly housing with your right hand and

2.

with your left hand hold on to the handle of the blender jug. Upturn
the blender jug and insert the blade assembly housing into the jug

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F

base (picture G and H). Twist the Blade Removal System anticlockwise
until firmly locked into position.

G

WARNING: The blades are very sharp. Pay attention handling it

and if possible only hold on to the blade assembly housing.

NOTE: The blade assembly housing has two small guiding pins that
fit in the matching gaps of the base of the blender jug. The blade
assembly housing is in the right position if it seats solidly onto the base
of the blender jug and when you can twist it anticlockwise.

NOTE: Ensure the blade assembly housing is securely locked onto
the jug base.

The blade assembly housing and the sealing ring should be properly
connected to seal the bottom of the blender jug. Otherwise ingredi­ents will run right into the motorblock.

IMPORTANT: Do not tighten them with force or too tight to avoid
damaging the appliance or the sealing ring. Ensure the sealing ring
is in position and did not fall into the blender jug when assembling.

ATTENTION: Ensure the blender jug is leak-proof before putting the
blender jug on the motorblock. Always wipe off spilled liquids imme­diately. Never let any liquids run into the motorblock or underneath it
to avoid electric shock. When liquids are spilled on the motor hous­ing, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to
avoid risk of electric shock or fire. Do not attempt to operate the
appliance, when liquids are on or in the motor housing.

ATTENTION: Never place the holder or the blade only on the motor­block. Never touch the drive gear when the plug is connected to the
power outlet. Without the blade assembly housing the bottom of the
blender jug is open. Spilled liquids might run right into the motor.

ATTENTION: When liquids are spilled on the motor housing, imme­diately unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to avoid risk
of electric shock or fire. Do not attempt to operate the appliance,
when liquids are on or in the motor housing.

3. Place the proper assembled blender jug onto the motorblock. Turn
the blender jug until it locks onto the motorblock. The handle of the
blender jug should be positioned to the right hand side of the appli­ance in order to see the measuring scale (picture I).

The screen will turn on as soon as the plug is plugged into the power outlet, the blender
jug is securely locked onto the motorblock and the appliance is switched on by pressing
the power button.

4. Place the clear refill lid onto the opening of the blender lid.

NOTE: The refill lid has two small guiding pins that fit in the matching gaps of the lid. Twist
it clockwise ¼ of a turn until firmly locked into position (picture J). You can hear it click when
the refill lid is in proper position.

5. Load the blender jug with ingredients, pick a speed on the control panel and start processing.

H

I

J

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ATTENTION: Always ensure the motorblock is turned off when placing the blender jug on
the motorblock to avoid personal injury.

ATTENTION: Never try to sharpen the blade. Replace the blade if it is blunt. Please contact
our service department for the replacement part.

OPERATING

Before First Use

WARNING: The blade is very sharp. Pay attention when handling the blade. Only touch

the blade on the blade assembly housing. Do not leave young children play with the appli­ance or any part of it or the packing material.

After unpacking, remove all promotional and packing materials as well as any foreign
objects.

Before first use and after a long period of storage, clean the appliance and all its parts
with a damp soft cloth and warm soapy water (see ›Care and Cleaning‹). The blender jug
is dishwasher safe.

WARNING: The lid, refill lid and blade assembly housing are not dishwasher safe.

Ensure to remove the blade assembly housing and take the lid off the blender jug before
placing the blender jug into the dishwasher.

When using your blender for the first time, you may notice an odour coming from

NOTE:

the motor. This is normal and will dissipate with use.

Tips for Operation

Place the blender jug on a suitable, stable, dry, and clean working surface. (see: ›Safeguards
for Daily Operation‹). Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately. Never let any liquids run
into the motorblock or underneath it to avoid electric shock. When liquids are spilled on the
motor housing, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to avoid risk
of electric shock or fire. Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids are on or
in the motor housing.

WARNING: If the blade is mounted in the blender jug, the blender jug is positioned on

the motorblock, and the plug is connected to the power outlet, do not insert your fingers, a
wooden or plastic spoon or similar cooking utensils or foreign substances in the blender jug.
Always turn the appliance off and wait for the motor to stop before taking the blender jug off
the motorblock, removing the lid, checking the food, pushing the food down with a spoon
or filling in more ingredients. Use cutlery made of wood, rubber or plastic only. Never use
force when trying to push the food down or trying to remove food that blocks the blade.

The Design Mixer Advanced Electronic can not replace all of your kitchen appliances. The
mixer can not be used for: beating the white of eggs or juicing fruits and vegetable. Also
it is not possible to use it for stirring very firm batter or dough or for chopping very hard
ingredients such as nuts with shell, bones or alike.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave any food dry on the surfaces of the appliance. Always clean
the appliance right after use (see ›Care and Cleaning‹).

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• Use Low speeds (1 - 3 – Mix, Chop 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 (4 - 5 – Puree and Liquify) for pureeing soups and aerating liquids.

• Use PULSE for foods that only require short bursts of power such as chopping nuts.

• Use ICE CRUSH for ice crushing. The maximum amount of ice cubes the blender can
blend at any one time is 1 standard ice try or 250 g.

• Use SMOOTHIE for drink making using both liquid and solid ingredients.

• Ensure all foods are cut into cubes (approx. 2 - 3 cm squares) where appropriate to
achieve an even result.

• IMPORTANT: Do not overload the motor with food that is oversized or too hard. Turn
the appliance off as soon as the motor stalls or stucks to avoid overheating of the motor (see
›Trouble shooting‹). Fill liquid ingredients into the blender jug first unless it is described dif­ferent in the recipe. Prepare your food before you fill it into the blender jug. Do not overfill
the blender jug.

• 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 ¼ 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. Do not use metal utensils as they may damage the blades or blender jug.

WARNING: If the blender jug is positioned on the motorblock, and the plug is connected

to the power outlet, do not insert your fingers, a wooden or plastic spoon or similar cook­ing utensils or foreign substances in the blender jug. Always take the blender jug off the
motorblock before pushing the food down with a spoon.

• Process ingredients a few seconds only. Permanently check on the consistency of the food
in between the operation to avoid getting food which is too fine and slushy.

Pick the speed for your needs: mixing (MIX1 - 5) for permanent operation, ICE-CRUSH but­ton, PULSE button (for interval operation) or the SMOOTHIE button.

• Do not operate a heavy mixture for more than 30 seconds.

• For normal blending tasks, for example, mayonnaise, dressings etc., do not operate for
longer than 1 minute 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 whilst blending, remove the refill lid and place ingredients through the opening
in the lid.

• Do not fill the blender jug above the MAX line. 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.

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• Do not place any objects, other than food or liquid, into the blender whilst 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 off by pressing the Power button and unplug 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 is 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.

Speedcontrol

It is possible to process food with all kind of texture using the speedcontrol. The control
panel has therefore different marks. You find some ideas and proposals on how to use the
different speed.

Pulse Interval operation: ideal for processing nuts (i. e. almonds), for mincing boiled meat or fish.
Ice-Crush For crushing ice.
Smoothie For preparing milk-shakes, smoothies and Frappés
1 MIX To combine milkpowder, juice and gelatin or preparing eggs for omelettes.
2 CHOP Used for grinding hard and solid seeds such as beans, cafe, chickpea, or grinding sugar to make

icing sugar, and for mincing meat or fish.
3 BLEND For preparing Frappé-ice, shakes, yogurt, ice cream
4 LIQUIFY For mixing harder ingredients
5 PUREE For onions, thick sauces, etc. It does not get a sauce foamy. For mashing fruit and vegetable.

The length of mixing time depends on your personal preferences, the consistency of the
ingredients and the recipe.

Interval-function: The Pulse button is a touch sensitive button which keeps the motor run­ning only for the time you press the button down and which should be pressed in short intervals
only. One interval takes 1 second.

Timer-function: The Ice-Crush and the SMOOTHIE button are pre-programmed cycles
which automatically adjust the blending time and speeds to optimise blending results. The
LCD timer screen will start counting downwards in one second increments until ›00‹ is dis­played. When ›00‹ seconds is reached, the blender will automatically cease to operate.
The ICE-CRUSH button is pre-programmed for 60 seconds and the SMOOTHIE button for
60 seconds.

Mixing: The 5 speed buttons are for permanent operation. The motor only stops when
pressing the off-button or after 2 minutes of permanent operation.

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Note: As a safety feature, the appliance automatically shuts off after operating for 2 min­utes. If you want to operate again, unplug the appliance, wait 1 minute and plug in again.

Suggested Uses for Your Blender

Food Preparation & Usage Quantity Function Time

Mayonnaise Mix the egg yolk and vinegar.Add the oil

125 g 1 / MIX 60 seconds

Use: dressings

Whipped cream Add sugar or vanilla if desired

200 g 1 / MIX 60 seconds

Use: topping

Lean meat/
poultry

Fish/
seafood

Raw vegetable Peel and cut into 1.5-2cm cubes

Trim excess fat and sinew, cut into 2cm cubes
Use: mince

Remove skin and bones and cut into 2cm cubes
Use: mince

250 g 2 / CHOP 10-20 seconds

300 g 2 / CHOP 10-15 seconds

200 g 2 / CHOP 10-30 seconds

Use: stuffing, filling, puree, soup

Nuts Remove skin

200 g 2 / CHOP 10-30 seconds

Use: cakes, toppings, pastes

Bread or biscuit
crumbs

Herbs/spices Whole or halve

Cut bread into 2cm pieces, break up biscuits
Use: cheesecake

100 g 2 / CHOP 10-30 seconds

1 cup 2 / CHOP 20-30 seconds

Use: pastes, sauces

Smoothie Milk, whole fresh fruits, yogurt, ice cream

Use: milkshake, frappé

Fresh fruit Whole, chopped berries

max. 800 ml Smoothie

60 seconds

3 / BLEND

250 g 2 / CHOP 30 seconds

Use: dessert sauce

Dried fruit Chopped dry fruit

300 g 2 / CHOP 30 seconds

Use: fruit mince

Ice Crush

Use: mixed drinks, cocktails, slurpies

250 g Ice-Crush

2 / CHOP

60 seconds

Directions for Use

• The mixer proceeds fast and reliable when you add the ingredients one after the other in
small portions.

• The mixer processes within seconds. Avoid processing food longer then necessary.

• Always ensure the lid is closed before starting the motor to avoid spilling.

• You can add ingredients during the operation through the refill aperture. Never place
your face or hands over the opening.

• If the motor slows down use the next faster speed.

• Always clean the appliance right after use.

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If ingredients get stuck on the walls of the blender jug turn the appliance off, take the blender
jug off the motorblock, open the lid and push the food down carefully using a spatula. Take
care of the blade.

ATTENTION: Open the refill aperture when mixing hot food and cover it with a kitchen
towel. This way excess pressure and steam can escape.

Operating

WARNING: Ensure the blender jug is locked securely onto the motorblock

and that you can not knock the appliance over during operation to avoid
personal injury.

Connected the plug to the power outlet. Press the Power-button on the far left of the control
panel to turn the blender on. The Power-button will illuminate and flash. The LCD timer
screen will illuminate with ›00‹ displayed. The LCD timer screen shows the running time of
the motor.

If the appliance is properly assembled and securely locked onto the motorblock fill the

1.

ingredients into the blender jug. Do not fill the blender jug above the MAX line. 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.

IMPORTANT: Cooked food should cool down before processing. Food with hard texture
should be cut in pieces of 2 cm size before filling them into the blender jug. Fill liquids in
first. Do not overload the blender jug to avoid spilling or overloading the motor.

2. Place the lid on the blender jug and press the lid down to seal the top of the blender jug.
Close the opening of the lid with the refill lid.

NOTE: The refill lid has two small guiding pins that fit in the matching gaps of the lid. Twist
it clockwise ¼ of a turn until firmly locked into position. You can hear it click when the refill
lid is in proper position.

NOTE: The blender features a patented assist lid. 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.

WARNING: Never take the blender jug off the motorblock, the lid of the blender jug or

place a spoon or other foreign substance into the blender jug while the motor is running.

Always turn the appliance off first and wait for the motor to stop moving. Now you can take
the blender jug off the motorblock remove the lid and check on the ingredients.

WARNING: Do not fill ingredients into the blender jug which exceed a temperature of

60 degrees. After processing ice cubes slowly heat up the blender jug before processing
hot ingredients. Otherwise the blender jug will crack or gets damaged. Use gloves process­ing hot liquids. Ensure not to burn yourself on the blender jug, overrunning, spurt out or hot
steam.

ATTENTION: If you are working with hot ingredients first take off the refill lid and cover
the opening with a towel to release excess pressure and steam.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the blender jug is properly locked on the motorblock and stands
securely. The appliance does not work if the blender jug is not in proper position on the
motorblock.

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3. Place one hand on top of the lid. Press the Power-button on the far left of the control panel
to turn the blender on. The Power-button will illuminate and flash. The LCD timer screen will
illuminate with ›00‹ displayed.

Select the required speed (1 to 5) by pressing the corresponding speed button. The

4.

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. The LCD timer
screen will start counting upwards in one second increments until 120 seconds is reached.

Note: Using the pre-programmed functions such as the ICE-CRUSH or the SMOOTHIE
button the screen will start counting downwards in one second increments until ›00‹ is
displayed. When ›00‹ seconds is reached, the blender will automatically cease to operate.
The ICE-CRUSH button is pre-programmed for 30 seconds and the SMOOTHIE button for
40 seconds.

IMPORTANT: The maximum amount of ice cubes the blender can blend at any one time is
1 standard ice tray or 250g.

NOTE: The Pulse button is a touch sensitive button which keeps the motor running only for
the time you press the button down and which should be pressed in short intervals only.
One interval takes 1 second.

NOTE: 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 number of seconds on the LCD timer screen is not interrupted and will con­tinue to count upwards to 120 seconds unless interrupted. If changing to a pre-programme
function the LCD timer screen resets to the pre-programmed function time selected.

ATTENTION: If the motor slows down or stucks turn the appliance off imme­diately to avoid overheating (see ›Trouble shooting‹).

5. Turn the appliance off when the operation is finished.

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

To stop blending at any time, press the STOP-button or the selected speed button. The
selected speedcontrol button and STOP-button illumination will go out and the Power-button
starts flashing. The appliance is set into the operational mode.

Note: The Power-button can also be pressed, but this will also turn the appliance off and
all illuminations will go out.

Important: The blender will automatically stop blending after 120 seconds (2 minutes) and
the function button and STOP-button illumination will go out. The Power-button will illuminate
and flash. This is a safety feature.

6. As soon as the motor stops moving you can take the blender jug off the motorblock hold­ing on to the handle. Take off the lid to check the consistency of the food or to push down
the food from the sides of the blender jug. You can fill in more ingredients through the refill
aperture. Turn the refill lid anticlockwise and lift it. After adding the ingredients close the
refill aperture, place the blender jug on the motorblock and make sure it is securely locked.
Turn on the appliance. Process until the food has the favoured texture.

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7. Turn the appliance off as soon as you are done with operating and take the blender jug
off the motorblock. You can pour out liquid foods.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave any food dry on the surfaces of the appliance. Always clean
the appliance right after use (see: ›Care and Cleaning‹).

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING: To avoid injury to persons and damage, always turn the appliance off, wait

for the motor to stop completely and unplug the appliance, immediately after operation and
before assembling/disassembling or cleaning the appliance.

WARNING: Ware oven gloves if processing hot food. Ensure not to get burned on spilled

over liquids or steam.

ATTENTION: Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, corrosive chemicals (disinfect­ants, bleach) or any sharp or hard objects (i.e. metal scouring pads) for cleaning, for this
could damage the surfaces. Always handle the entire appliance with care and without
violence.

Cleaning the Blender Jug

1. Empty the blender jug and rise it with warm water.

Replace the blender jug on the motorblock and ensure it is securely locked into position.

2.

Fill the blender jug with warm soapy water. The waterlevel should be high enough to

3.

cover the blade with water but not too high to avoid run over liquids. Close the lid and turn
on the motor on ›5‹. Let the motor run for a few seconds.

Turn the motor off, wait for the blade to stop moving and take the blender jug off the

4.

motorblock.

Pull the plug out of the power outlet.

5.

6. Take the lid off the blender jug and pour out the water. Stubborn residues you can remove

using a nylon washing brush or sponge.

WARNING: Pay attention not to cut yourself cleaning around the blade or cleaning the

blade.

IMPORTANT: The blender jug should be clean now. In case that there are stubborn resi­dues on the blender jug or the blade, disassemble the blender jug and clean the single part
(see: ›Assembling and disassembling the appliance‹). Soak the parts in warm soapy water.

Clean the lid and the refill lid with soapy water.

7.

Rinse the blender jug, the lid, and the refill lid with clear water and dry the parts thor-

8.

oughly and carefully with a cloth or leave all parts dry naturally where they are out of reach
of young children.

NOTE: The blender jug is dishwasher safe.

NOTE: The lid, refill lid and blade assembly housing are not dishwasher safe. Ensure to

remove the blade assembly housing and take the lid off the blender jug before placing the
blender jug into the dishwasher.

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Disassembling the Blender Jug and Removing Stubborn Residues

WARNING: The blade is very sharp! Do not touch the blade. To handle the blade,

always hold on to the blade assembly housing.

1. Take the blender jug off the motorblock and hold it over the sink. Remove the holder turn­ing it ¼ of a turn clockwise. Take the holder off the blender jug and remove the blade.

ATTENTION: The blender jug might be connected really tight to the holder. Do not use
force unscrewing it.

Rinse all parts in warm soapy water. Soak stubborn residues for a few minutes and then

2.

remove them using a nylon washing brush or sponge. Do not cut yourself. Beware not to
damage the sealing ring. If you can not get the sealing ring clean or if it is porous or dam­aged you have to replace it. Contact your vendor for replacement parts.

3. After cleaning rinse all parts with clear water and dry them carefully. You can also leave
all parts dry naturally where they are out of reach of young children. When the parts are
dry assemble the blender jug for storage or usage.

Cleaning the Motorblock

WARNING: Do not place the appliance in an automatic dishwasher or pour boiling

water over it. Do not immerse the motor or power cord in any liquids or spill any liquids on
it or place the motor on wet surfaces. Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately. Ensure
that no water can run into the louvre. When liquids are spilled on the motor housing, imme­diately unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to avoid risk of electric shock or
fire. Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids are on or in the motor housing.

Always turn the appliance off, wait for the motor to stop completely, and unplug the appli-

1.

ance from the power outlet before you start cleaning the motorblock.

2. Wipe the motor housing and power cord with a damp soft cloth. Take care not to spill or
drip water or any other liquids on the motor housing.

ATTENTION: Ensure not to damage the drive gear. Never poke with anything into the
motorblock. If necessary use a soft brush for cleaning. If any liquids run into the motorblock

clean and dry the motorblock very carefully.

Thoroughly dry the motor housing after each cleaning or leave it dry naturally where it is

3.

out of reach of young children. Afterwards assemble the appliance.

Attendance:

instructions.

You do not need to oil the motor. Clean the parts only as described in the

WARNING: Return the entire appliance (including all parts and accessories) to an author-

ised service centre for examination and repair.

STORAGE

Always clean the appliance before storing (see ›Care and Cleaning‹). Ensure to store the
appliance where it is clean, dry and safe from frost, direct sunlight and inadmissible strain
(mechanical or electric shock, heat, moisture) and where it is out of reach of young children.
Place the appliance on a clean and stable surface, where it can not fall. Do not place any
hard or heavy objects on the appliance. To avoid touching the blade unintentionally or

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to loose any accessories, it is good advice to store the blender completely and properly
assembled.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

The Design Mixer Advanced Electronic is reliable and robust and handling it with care it
will operate properly. For the case that problems show up you can solve the problems on

your own using the trouble shooting guide.

WARNING: Only use the appliance for the intended use. For attendance and repair take

the appliance to an authorised service centre.

Problem Solution

Motor doesn’t start or blade
doesn’t rotate

The motor stucks or slows
down

The motor stops or you can
not turn the motor on again

The bottom of the blender
juguntightens during opera­tion; liquid leaks.

It is not possible to get the
blender jug leak-proof;
Liquid leaks from the bot­tom of the blender jug.

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.

Use a higher speed for processing. If necessary (because the blender jug is overloaded) pour out
part of the content of the blender jug. Chop hard ingredients such as nuts or chocolate before
putting them into the blender jug.

Turn the appliance off, if the motor stops all of a sudden or stalls during operation to avoid over­heating. Go through following checking list:
— The appliance automatically shuts off after operating for 2 minutes. If you want to operate

again, unplug the appliance, wait 1 minute and plug in again.

— Take the blender jug off the motorblock and clear out firmly bounded food that blocks the

blade using a spoon. Do not use force to avoid damaging the blade.

— Chop hard ingredients such as nuts or chocolate before putting them into the blender jug. If

necessary (because the blender jug is overloaded) pour out part of the content of the blender
jug and try to restart the motor using a higher speed.

— ATTENTION: Do not try to mix ingredients of very hard consistency or ingredients which are

too big in size to avoid overloading the motor. Do not overfill the blender jug. Process very
hard food in more then one go. The mixer is not intended for chopping nuts with shell, bones
or simular hard ingredients.

Turn the appliance off and pull the plug out of the power outlet. Empty the blender jug. Clean
and dry the motorblock. If any ingress of moisture into the motorblock or through the louvre
take the appliance for technical maintenance and repair to an authorised specialised reparation
shop.

Ensure the blender jug is properly assembled.
TIP: Before filling liquid into the blender jug check if the blender jug is leak-proof by filling it

with water. Check the sealing ring. If necessary replace damaged parts by original spare parts
of the manufacturer.

Empty the blender jug. Disassemble the blender jug and check if there are crusts or damages
on the single parts. Clean the parts if necessary.

Replace damaged parts by original spare parts of the manufacturer. Assemble the blender jug
according to the instructions.

ATTENTION: Never use the appliance with improper or damaged parts. Only use spare parts
provided and made by the manufacturer. Contact you vendor for help.

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Problem Solution

The blender jug is screwed
on too tight to the holder.

Food is unevenly chopped Either too much food is being chopped at one time or the pieces are not small enough. Try cut-

Food is chopped too fine or
is watery

Food sticks to blade Processing too much food. Turn the blender off by pressing the ›POWER‹ button on the control

Ensure to screw the holder clockwise to get it loose.
Slide your hand through the handle of the blender jug. The handle should be behind the back

of your hand. Grab the holder with your other hand and screw the holder ¼ turn clockwise.
Ask someone to hold on to the blender jug while you screw the holder with both hands.
TIP: It is easier to loosen the blender jug if you put a drop of vegetableoil onto the sealing ring.

ting 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.

The food is over processed. Use brief pulses or process for a shorter time.

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.

NOTES FOR DISPOSAL

Dispose of the appliance and packaging must be effected in accordance with the corre­sponding local regulations and requirements for electrical appliances and packaging.
Please contact your local disposal company.

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate coll­ection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems
available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances
can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well­being. When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take
back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.

INFORMATION AND SERVICE

Please check www.gastroback.de for further information. For technical support, please
contact Gastroback Customer Care Center by phone: [phone] or e-mail:
[e-mail].

WARRANTY

We guarantee that all our products are free of defects at the time of purchase. Any demonstra­ble manufacturing or material defects will be to the exclusion of any further claim and within
warranty limits of the law free of charge repaired or substituted. There is no warranty claim of
the purchaser if the damage or defect of the appliance is caused by inappropriate treatment,
over loading or installation mistakes. The warranty claim expires if there is any technical
interference of a third party without an written agreement.

The purchaser has to present the sales slip in assertion-of-claim and has to bear all charges of
costs and risk of the transport.

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RECIPE IDEAS

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Dips, sauces, dressings, curry
pastes

Guacamole

1 large avocado, peeled, stone removed

and chopped
40 ml lemon juice
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp chilli

Place all ingredients into blender jug and use
speed 2/chop, blend until smooth. Serve with
crustini and crudités. TIP: Double the ingredi­ents to serve 8.

Pesto dip

1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
40 ml lemon juice
60 g pine nuts
½ cup olive oil
½ cup cottage cheese
60 g fresh Parmesan cheese, grated

Place all ingredients into blender jug and use
speed 2/chop, blend until smooth. Transfer
mixture to a serving bowl. Chill until ready to
use. Serve with toasted turkish bread.

Ricotta and olive dip

1 bunch fresh coriander, stems trimmed
200 g ricotta cheese
200 g cottage cheese
125 ml light cream
2 tsp lemon juice
½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp drained capers
¼ cup chopped black olives
¼ cup toasted pine nuts

Place all ingredients into blender jug and use
speed 2/chop, blend until smooth. Transfer
mixture to a serving bowl. Chill until ready
to use. Serve as a dip for a selection of raw
vegetables.

Smoked salmon paté

1 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tbsp lemon juice
125 g cream cheese
100 g smoked fish, skin and bones

removed (salmon, trout or mackerel)
2 tsp horseradish cream
1 tsp fresh parsley sprigs
white pepper, to taste

Place lemon rind, juice and cream cheese
into blender jug, using pulse, process until
smooth. Scrape mixture from sides of bowl
with a spatula. Add fish, horseradish cream,
parsley and pepper. Blend on speed 2/chop
for 30 seconds. Scrape mixture from sides of
bowl with a spatula. Pulse in short bursts until
smooth. Remove paté from blender jug and
spoon into a serving dish, smooth top, cover
and refrigerate until well chilled. Serve with
water biscuits or melba toasts.

Mayonnaise

2 egg yolks
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tbsp vinegar
salt and white pepper, to taste
125ml vegetable oil

Place egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, salt and
pepper into blender jug and blend 10-15
seconds using speed 1/mix until light and
fluffy. With blender running, slowly pour oil
through inverted measuring cup in lid. Blend
on speed 3/blend until mixture thickens. This
should take about 1 minute.

Mayonaise veriations:

Raspberry: replace 1 tablespoon vinegar
with 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar

Garlic: add 2 cloves garlic, peeled and
chopped to the egg yolk mixture

Herb: add ½ cup chopped mixed fresh
herbs (such as basil, chives, parsley, thyme)
to the prepared mayonnaise.

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Avocado dressing

1 tbsp lemon juice
½ cup sour cream
3 tbsp cream
2 drops tabasco sauce
1 tsp honey
1 avocado, peeled, stoned and

chopped

1 clove peeled garlic, chopped

Place all ingredients into the blender jug. Use
speed 2/chop, blend until smooth. Use as a
dressing with potato salad.

Herb dressing

¾ cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, cori-

ander, mint, chives, rosemary,

and basil)
1 clove peeled garlic, optional
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Place all ingredients into the blender jug. Use
speed 1/mix, blend until combined. Serve
with lamb, chicken, fish.

Creamy zucchini sauce

2 tsp oil
3 zucchini, sliced
2 onions, chopped
165 ml cream
freshly ground black pepper
60 g butter, melted
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
ground nutmeg

Heat oil in a medium fry pan and cook zucchi­ni and onions for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
Set aside to cool. Transfer mixture to blender
jug. Use speed 3/blend, blend until smooth.
Return mixture to fry pan, add remaining
ingredients. Cook sauce over a low heat until
it is almost boiling. Serve sauce immediately
with cooked pasta.

Substitute zucchini for mushrooms, add

TIP:

250g mushrooms, sliced to make mushroom
sauce.

Spicy peach sauce

410 g canned sliced peaches
125 ml white wine
2 cloves peeled garlic, chopped
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 small red chilli, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp sweet sherry
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp light soy sauce

Place all ingredients into the blender jug.
Use speed 2/chop, blend until smooth. Serve
with poultry or pork.

Satay sauce

2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small onion, peeled and quartered
2 tsp peanut oil
½ cup roasted peanuts
1 small chilli, halved and seeded
165 ml water
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp coconut milk
1 tsp brown sugar

Place garlic and onion into the blender jug,
pulse until chopped. Heat peanut oil in a
saucepan and cook garlic and onion mix­ture until lightly browned. Place remaining
ingredients into the blender jug. Use speed
3/blend, blend until smooth. Pour combined
mixture over garlic and onion mixture and
stir over a gentle heat to warm through.
Serve immediately or cover and store in the
refrigerator.

TIP: Satay sauce may thicken on standing, if
this happens stir in a little more warm water.

Thai green curry paste

4 large green chillies, stems removed and

roughly chopped
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves peeled garlic
1 bunch coriander, including root, washed

and chopped
1 stem lemongrass, trimmed and thinly

sliced

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1 tsp salt
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried shrimp paste
1 tsp ground turmeric
250 ml oil

Place all ingredients into blender jug. Use
speed 3/blend, blend to a smooth paste.

TIP: Scrape sides of blender jug with a spat­ula and add a little extra oil or tablespoon of
water if necessary.

TIP: Store curry paste in an airtight blender
jug in the refrigerator.

Substitute 2 teaspoons chopped lemon

TIP:

rind for lemongrass.

TIP: This curry paste is best suited to poultry.
Allow 2 tablespoons paste per 500g poultry.

Malaysian curry paste

½ cup coriander seeds
1 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 cup dried chillies, broken
6 cloves garlic, peeled
4 tsp chopped fresh ginger
5 candle nuts, chopped
2 tbsp desiccated coconut
3 tsp blachan (shrimp paste)
2 tsp tamarind paste
2 tsp ground turmeric
4 stems fresh lemon grass, thinly sliced
400ml oil

Place all ingredients in blender jug. Use
speed 3/blend, blend to a smooth paste.

TIP: Store curry paste an airtight blender jug
in the refrigerator.

TIP: Candle nuts, blachan and tamarind
paste are all available in the Asian section of
most supermarkets or Asian grocery stores.

TIP: If candle nuts are difficult to find use
another nut i.e. peanut, macadamia.

TIP: This curry paste is best suited to fish
and shellfish. Allow 2 tablespoons paste per
500g seafood or fish.

Starters

Nachos

155 g corn chips
2 tomatoes, peeled and finely

chopped
½ cup grated tasty cheese
½ cup grated romano cheese

Avocado topping
1 large avocado, stoned, peeled and
chopped
2 tsp lemon juice
½ cup sour cream
2 spring onions, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp chilli

Layer corn chips and tomatoes in an oven­proof dish, finishing with a layer of cheese.
Bake at 200ºC for 10-15 minutes, or until
cheese melts and is golden. To make topping,
place avocado, lemon juice, sour cream,
spring onion, garlic, and chilli in blender jug.
Use speed 2/chop, blend until smooth. Spoon
the avocado topping onto corn chips and serve
immediately.

Cheese sticks with pesto

12 slices white sandwich bread, crusts

removed
2 tsp grain mustard
4 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
½ cup grated tasty cheese
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
cayenne pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
vegetable oil for cooking

Pesto
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
60 g pine nuts
½ cup olive oil
60 g grated parmesan cheese

Roll each side of bread with a rolling pin,
to flatten as much as possible. Combine
mustard, parmesan cheese, tasty cheese,
coriander and cayenne pepper to taste in a

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bowl. Divide mixture between bread slices
and spread over half of each slice. Brush
unspread sides of bread slices with beaten
egg. Roll each slice up tightly using the egg
to seal rolls. Arrange side by side on a tray.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.

Heat oil in a frypan and cook cheese sticks,
a few at a time until golden all over. Drain
on absorbent kitchen paper. To make pesto,
place all pesto ingredients into blender jug,
blend on speed 3/blend until finely chopped
and smooth. Serve with cheese sticks.

TIP: Use wholemeal or grain bread instead
of white bread.

Prawn toast

6 slices white bread, crusts removed
250 g green prawns, shelled and deveined
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp cornflour
2 tsp snipped chives
1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup sesame seeds
oil for cooking

Cut each slice of bread into four, finger
lengths. Set aside. Place prawns, soy sauce,
cornflour, chives and ginger in blender jug.
Use speed 2/chop. Blend until smooth.
Spread mixture on one side of each piece
of bread. Brush with egg and sprinkle with
sesame seeds. Heat oil in a frypan and cook
bread pieces a few at a time until golden.
Remove from oil with a slotted spoon, drain
on absorbent kitchen paper. Serve immedi­ately with a soy sauce dipping sauce.

Soups

Wonton soup

125 g lean pork meat, trimmed and

roughly chopped

125 g green prawns, shelled and dev-

eined
2 cm piece ginger, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp salt

1 clove garlic
¼ tsp sesame oil
16 wonton wrappers
1 x 60 g egg, lightly beaten
1 litre chicken stock
2 shallots, finely chopped

Place pork, prawns, ginger, soy sauce, salt,
garlic and sesame oil in blender jug and
pulse to a smooth paste. Place a teaspoon
of mixture slightly below centre of wonton
wrapper and brush edges of the wrapper with
egg. Fold wrapper in half to make a triangle
and press edges to seal, excluding any air.
Moisten the two edges of the triangle with
egg, bring together and pinch to seal. Drop
wontons into boiling salted water and cook
for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring chicken
stock to the boil in a saucepan, reduce heat
and simmer 2-3 minutes. Lift out wontons from
boiling water and place four wontons each
in four individual bowls, spoon over chicken
stock. Garnish with chopped shallots.

Sweet corn and bacon soup

1 tbsp oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cajun seasoning
2 cups fresh corn kernels, thawed
3 cups chicken stock
250 ml milk
125 ml cream
3 bacon rashers, rind removed and

chopped

2 tbsp snipped chives

Heat oil in a large saucepan and add onion,
garlic, coriander and cajun seasoning. Cook
over a medium heat, stirring constantly until
onion is soft; add corn, stock, milk. Bring to
boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered
for 30 minutes. Cook bacon in a separate
pan until crisp, drain on absorbent kitchen
paper. Allow mixtures to cool. Transfer mix­ture in two batches into blender jug using
speed 5/puree, blend until smooth. Return
soup to pan, add cream, bacon and chives,
heat through gently. Serve immediately.

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Pumpkin soup

2 tbsp cooking oil
1 brown onion diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
400 g butternut pumpkin, peeled and
diced
1 litre chicken stock

Heat oil in a hot saucepan, add onions and
garlic and sauté 5 minutes. Add pumpkin
and toss to coat with the onion mixture, then
add the stock and bring mixture to the boil.
Reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes and
cook with the lid on until the pumpkin is
cooked. Allow mixture to cool and transfer in
batches to blender jug. Use speed 5/puree,
blend until smooth. Return pureed soup to
saucepan to heat through, check seasoning
before serving.

Sweet peppered tomato soup

1 tbsp oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 leeks, sliced
2 x 410 g canned tomatoes, mashed
2 tsp chicken stock powder
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp brown sugar
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp dried thyme
1 tsp chopped fresh mint
1 tsp chopped fresh coriander
¼ tsp ground cloves
pinch cayenne pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Heat oil in a large saucepan, add garlic and
leeks, cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes
or until leeks are soft. Combine tomatoes,
stock powder, tomato paste, brown sugar,
bay leaf, thyme, mint, coriander, cloves and
pepper. Pour into pan with leek mixture,
bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer,
uncovered for 20 minutes or until liquid has
reduced by one third. Allow the mixture to
cool. Transfer mixture into two batches into
blender jug, using speed 5/puree, blend until
smooth. Ladle soup into serving bowls, sprinkle
with parsley and serve immediately.

Salads

Prawn salad with raspberry sauce

500 g cooked prawns, peeled and dev­eined
100 g salad mix
100 g snow pea sprouts
1 orange, peeled and segmented
2 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced

Raspberry Sauce
125 g fresh or frozen raspberries,
thawed
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp finely chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp sugar

Arrange prawns, salad mix, sprouts, orange
segments and kiwi fruit attractively on a
serving platter and chill until required. To
make sauce, place raspberries into blend­er jug, using speed 2/chop, blend until
smooth. Push through sieve to remove seeds.
Combine raspberry puree with vinegar, oil,
mint and sugar. Pour sauce over salad and
serve immediately.

TIP: Substitute prawns for 2 lobster tails,
cooked and shells removed. Cut lobster tail
flesh into thick medallions approximately
1cm thick.

Fresh vegetable salad with pepita dressing

2 carrots, cut into thin strips
1 parsnip, cut into thin strips
125 g green beans, sliced
1 cooked beetroot, cut into thin

strips
1 red apple, chopped
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Pepita dressing
100 g pepita (Mexican pumpkin) seeds,
toasted
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tbsp dijonaise mustard

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Combine carrots, parsnip, beans, beetroot,
apple, lemon juice and coriander. Toss well
then arrange in a serving bowl. Chill until
required. To make dressing, place all ingre­dients into blender jug, use speed 1/mix and
blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and
serve with vegetable salad.

Egg salad with fresh herb dressing

1 bunch rocket leaves, washed and

trimmed

6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and

quartered
2 italian tomatoes, quartered
1 avocado, stoned, peeled and cut

into slices
12 black olives, pitted

Fresh Herb dressing
1 cup light sour cream
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
2 tbsp apple juice
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
ground black pepper

Arrange rocket leaves, eggs, tomatoes, avo­cado slices and olives attractively on a
serving platter. Chill until required. To make
dressing; place sour cream, parsley, basil,
coriander, apple juice, nutmeg and pepper
to taste into blender jug, using speed 2/
chop, blend until smooth. Pour dressing over
salad and serve immediately.

Main Meals

Thai fish cakes

1 small onion, peeled and quartered
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 thick slices peeled ginger
2 red chillies
2 cm piece fresh lemongrass
6 fresh kaffir lime leaves
¼ bunch coriander, roughly chopped
350 g white boneless fish fillets, cubed
1 x 60 g egg
2 tbsp water

1 tbsp fish sauce
8 green beans, sliced
oil for shallow frying

Place onion, garlic, ginger, chillies, lemon­grass, lime leaves and coriander in blender
jug, pulse until a smooth paste. Add fish,
egg, water and fish sauce, use pulse and
blend until smooth. Remove mixture from the
bowl and stir in sliced beans. Shape mix­ture into 24 fish cakes. Heat oil in a large
fry pan and cook fish cakes on a medium
heat until golden on both sides and cooked
through, approximately 10 minutes. Serve with
cucumber sauce made by combining 1/3 cup
warmed honey with 1 tablespoon lime juice
and 1 tablespoon finely chopped, peeled
cucumber.

Rosemary parmesan crusted lamb steaks

4 slices white bread, crusts removed
¼ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
2 tsp fresh rosemary leaves
4 lamb leg steaks
plain flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp oil
60 g butter
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp drained capers

Break bread slices into pieces, place into
blender jug with parmesan cheese and rose­mary leaves. Pulse until fine bread crumbs
form. Transfer crumb mixture to a large plate.
Toss meat in flour, shake away excess, dip
into egg and coat with bread crumb mixture.
Heat oil in a fry pan, add meat, cook over
medium heat until golden brown. Remove
from pan and drain on absorbent kitchen
paper. Set aside and keep warm. Wipe pan
clean, heat butter, stir in lemon juice and
capers, cook until heated through. Serve
lamb steaks with lemon sauce.

Fish Bites with egg and lemon sauce

500 g white fish fillets, chopped
¾ cup stale breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ tsp turmeric

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1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 cups chicken stock

Egg and lemon sauce
1 egg
1 egg yolk
¼ cup lemon juice

Place fish, garlic, turmeric, paprika, cumin,
coriander and ginger into blender jug, using
speed 2/chop, blend until smooth. Remove
from blender, shape into small balls approxi­mately 2-5cm in diameter. Place stock into a
large saucepan, bring to the boil. Reduce heat
to simmer, cook fish balls in batches for 5-6
minutes or until cooked through. Remove from
pan with a slotted spoon. Set aside and keep
warm. Reserve ½ cup of hot stock. To make
sauce, beat egg and egg yolk in a small bowl
until thick and creamy, gradually add lemon
juice and reserved stock. Pour egg mixture
into a pan, add fish bites, cook gently until
heated through. Serve immediately.

Lamb and tabbouleh pita pockets

500 g minced lamb
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup stale breadcrumbs
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground cumin
1 small red chilli, finely chopped
2 ttsp turmeric
½ tsp garam masala
6 pita pockets
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Tabbouleh

2

/3 cup burghul
2 cups chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 tomato, seeded, chopped
1 yellow capsicum, seeded and

chopped
¼ cup oil
2 tbsp lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, chopped
Place lamb mince, eggs, breadcrumbs,

onion, mint, cinnamon, coriander, cumin,
chilli and garam masala in a bowl. Mix well
to combine, form into small sausage shapes.
Grill or barbecue until cooked through. To
make tabbouleh, place burghul in a bowl,
cover with hot water, stand for 30 minutes.
Drain and squeeze dry. Place burghul, pars­ley, mint, tomato, capsicum, oil, lemon juice
and garlic into blender jug, pulse until ingre­dients are finely chopped. Transfer mixture to
a bowl, cover and refrigerate until required.
Open pita pockets, using the point of a sharp
knife. Place spoonful of tabbouleh into each
pocket, top with lamb sausage then drizzle
with yogurt. Serve immediately.

TIP: Burghul is cracked wheat and is avail­able at health food stores and delis.

Sweet treats

Chilled cheesecake

250 g pkt plain sweet biscuits, broken
125 g butter, melted
250 g cream cheese, cubed and sof­tened
400 g can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup cream
1 tbsp grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 punnet raspberries, washed

Place biscuits in blender. Use speed 2/chop
until finely crushed. Add melted butter to
blender jug and continue to blend until well
combined. Press biscuit mixture over base
and sides of a greased 20cm spring form
pan. Chill until firm. Place cream cheese,
condensed milk, cream, lemon zest and juice
in blender jug. Use speed 3/blend, blend
until smooth. Pour into prepared crumb crust,
cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours
before serving. Place raspberries into blender jug
and puree. If desired, sweeten raspberry puree
with a little icing sugar. Serve with whipped
cream and raspberry puree.

TIP: Cream cheese is best softened at room
temperature.

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Mixed berry crepes

2 x 60 g eggs
250 ml milk
1 tbsp butter, melted
1 cup plain flour
2 tsp caster sugar
¼ cup caster sugar, extra
¼ cup water
250 g mixed fresh berries (strawberries,

raspberries, blueberries), washed

and hulled

Place eggs, milk, butter, flour and caster
sugar into blender jug. Use speed 3/blend,
blend until smooth. Allow to stand for 1
hour. Heat a small non stick frypan or crepe
pan. Pour 1/4 cup batter into pan, swirl­ing to cover base. Cook on medium heat
until underside is golden, approximately 1
minute. Remove from pan and place on a
plate. Repeat with remaining batter, stack­ing crepes onto plate and interweaving with
grease proof paper. Set aside. To make
mixed berry sauce, heat extra sugar and
water in a small saucepan until dissolved.
Add mixed berries and cook until soft. Place
cooked mixture in blender jug and blend until
smooth, using speed 3/blend. Fold crepes
into quarters and arrange in an ovenproof
dish overlapping layers. Pour over sauce
and bake in a preheated oven at 200ºC for
10-15 minutes. Serve with scoops of vanilla
ice cream.

TIP: Brandy can be added to mixed berry
sauce if desired.

Cocktails

Sunset cooler

375 ml sauternes
2 cups frozen pears, peeled, cored and

diced

1 cup frozen apricots, de-seeded and

diced

1 tbsp lemon juice

Place all ingredients in blender jug. Use
speed 2/chop or ice crush setting, blend
until smooth.

TIP: Sauternes is a sweet dessert wine.

TIP: Place diced fruit in a plastic bag and

freeze until firm.

Frozen sangria

250 ml fruity red wine, chilled
125 ml cranberry or red grape juice
125 ml lemon sorbet
80 ml orange concentrate
½ cup fresh seedless grapes, frozen
1 cup tinned plums, drained

Place all the ingredients in a blender jug. Use
speed 2/chop or ice crush, blend until smooth.

Pina colada

2 tbsp white rum
2 tbsp coconut cream
2 tsp sugar
¾ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
10 ice cubes

Place all ingredients into blender jug. Use
speed 2/chop or ice crush, blend until well
combined and ice is crushed. Serve imme­diately.

Margarita

60 ml tequila
60 ml cointreau
80 ml lime juice
12 ice cubes

Place tequila, contreau, lime juice and ice
cubes into blender jug. Use speed 2/chop or
ice crush setting, blend until well combined and
ice is crushed. Serve in salt rimmed glasses.

Non alcoholic drinks

Wild thing

1 cup orange juice, chilled
1 punnet strawberries, hulled
½ tsp grated orange rind
1 tbsp oatmeal
2 large scoops wildberry vitari or another
frozen fruit based yogurt

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Place all ingredients into blender jug. Use
speed 2/chop or ice crush, blend until
smooth and thick. Pour into two glasses and
serve immediately.

Golden orchard

1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup thick plain yogurt
310 g mandarin segments, drained
11/2 tbsp golden syrup

Place all ingredients into blender jug. Use
speed 3/blend, blend until smooth and thick.
Pour and serve immediately.

TIP: Try using natural yogurts with live acido­philus and bifidus cultures. They promote a
healthy intestinal system and good digestion.

Fruit cocktail

250 ml pineapple juice
1 banana, peeled and chopped
1 orange, skin and pith removed
then quartered
250 ml soda water
2 tbsp passionfruit pulp

Place all ingredients in blender jug except
soda and passionfruit. Use speed 3/blend,
blend until well combined. Stir in passionfruit
pulp and soda water and serve immediately in
cocktail glasses.

Frappés, smoothies and milk­shakes

Rockmelon and pineapple frappé

1 cup chopped rockmelon
1 cup canned pineapple pieces
1 cup ice
mint leaves, to serve

Place rockmelon, pineapple and ice into
the blender jug. Use speed 2/chop or ice
crush, blend until all ingredients are crushed
and mixture is smooth and thick. Serve with
chopped mint leaves.

Raspberry, orange and passionfruit frappé

1 punnet fresh raspberries or 2 cups frozen
(allow to thaw until just soft)
Juice of 2 oranges
Pulp of 2 passionfruit
2 cups ice

Place all ingredients into blender jug. Use
speed 2/chop or ice crush, blend until
smooth and well combined. If desired, add
honey or sugar to sweeten.

Peppermint tea and citrus whip

2

50 ml strong brewed peppermint tea,

chilled
1 cup lemon or citrus sorbet
1½ cups fresh orange segments, frozen
1 cup fresh grapefruit segments, frozen

Place all ingredients into blender jug. Use
speed 2/chop, blend until smooth. Serve
immediately.

TIP: Place citrus segments in a plastic bag
and freeze until firm.

Banana smoothie

2 bananas, peeled and chopped
1 cup unflavoured yogurt
250 ml milk

1

/3 cup honey

Place banana, yogurt, milk and honey into
blender jug. Use Smoothie function, until well
combined. Serve immediately.

Peanut smoothie

500 ml milk
2 large scoops ice cream
2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp protein powder

Place all ingredients into blender jug. Use
smoothie function until well combined. Serve
immediately.

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Power shake

2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp instant coffee
2 tbsp boiling water
2 tbsp sugar
1 egg
1 tsp wheat germ
500 ml milk

Dissolve cocoa and coffee in boiling water.
Combine with sugar, egg, wheat germ and
milk. Pour into blender jug and blend on
speed 3/blend until smooth and frothy. Serve
immediately.

Place milk, malted milk powder and vanilla
ice cream in blender jug. Use smoothie func­tion until well combined. Divide between 2
glasses and add chocolate ice cream. Top
with caramel sauce and garnish with choco­late curls.

TIP: Create chocolate curls to garnish your
drinks by using a potato peeler.

TIP: Substitute the dairy products to suit you:
i.e. replace milk or ice cream with soy or low
fat variations.

TIP: Milkshakes and smoothies are a great
way to get your kids to eat fruit.

Mango smoothie

2 mangoes, peeled and sliced
1½ cups unflavoured yogurt
250 ml orange juice

Place all ingredients into blender jug. Use
smoothie function until well combined. Serve
immediately.

Strawberry and passionfruit milkshake

1 punnet strawberries, hulled
Pulp of 4 passionfruit
500 ml milk, chilled
4 scoops passionfruit ice cream
2 tbsp strawberry topping

Place strawberries in blender jug. Use
speed 2/chop, puree until smooth. Add
half passionfruit pulp, milk, and two ice
cream scoops. Use speed 3/blend, blend
until smooth and thick. Pour into two glasses
then top with remaining ice cream and pas­sionfruit pulp and strawberry topping. Serve
immediately.

Chocolate malted smoothie with caramel
sauce

500 ml milk, chilled
3 tbsp malted milk powder
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
4 scoops chocolate ice cream
4 tbsp caramel sauce
chocolate curls for garnish (optional)

Meals for babies

Apple and carrot

1 apple, peeled and cored
1 carrot, peeled and chopped

Cook apple and carrot in a microwave oven
or steamer until tender. Cool. Place ingredients
into blender jug with a little water and use
speed 5/puree until smooth.

Golden puree

½ small sweet potato, peeled and sliced
3 baby squash, trimmed and halved

Cook sweet potato and baby squash in a
microwave oven or steamer until tender.
Cool. Place ingredients into blender jug with
a little water and use speed 5/puree until
smooth.

Avocado and pear

½ ripe pear, peeled and halved
½ avocado, stoned and peeled

Place ingredients into blender jug and use
speed 5/puree until smooth.

TIP: Serve immediately to avoid fruit discol­ouring.

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Apple and banana custard

½ small apple, cored
1 small banana, peeled and diced
½ cup prepared baby custard

Cook apple until just soft. Cool. Place cooled
apple and banana into blender jug and use
speed 5/puree until smooth. Fold fruit into
custard.

TIP: Serve immediately to avoid fruit discol­ouring.

Meals for Toddlers

Fast fish

100 g tuna or other cooked flaked fish,

bones removed
1 zucchini, sliced and cooked
½ potato, diced and cooked

Place cooled ingredients into blender jug
and use speed 5/puree until smooth. Serve
chilled or warm.

Creamy chicken and apricot

5 dried apricots
75 g boneless chicken, diced
200 ml chicken stock or water
1 tbsp natural yogurt

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan,
except yogurt. Bring to boil, reduce heat
and simmer 10-12 minutes or until chicken is
cooked. Cool slightly. Place cooled ingredients
into blender jug and use speed 5/puree until
smooth. Warm before serving.

tsp = teaspoon
tbsp = tablespoon

Baby muesli

1 tbsp rolled oats
2 tbsp baby rice cereal
1 tsp sultanas
½ small apple, peeled, sliced
4 tbsp prepared formula milk

Place rolled oats, rice cereal, sultanas and
apples in blender jug. Use speed 2/chop
until roughly chopped. Warm before serving.

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