Kenwood BL430, BL440 User Manual

		Use your blender for soups,
		sauces, drinks, pâtés, mayonnaise,
		dressings etc. Use your mill (if
		supplied) for milling herbs, nuts
		and coffee beans.
		safety
		● Liquids should be allowed to cool
		to room temperature before
		blending.
		● Switch off and unplug:
		● before fitting or removing parts
		●	after use
		●	before cleaning.
		● Keep hands and utensils out of the
		blender when it’s on the power
		unit.
		● Don’t touch the sharp blades.
		● Never use a damaged machine.
		Get it checked or repaired: see
		‘service and customer care’.
		● Never use an unauthorised
		attachment.
		● Never leave the machine on
		unattended.
		● When removing the blender or mill
		from the power unit:
		● wait until the blades have
			completely stopped;
		● don’t accidentally unscrew the
			jug or jar from the blade unit.
		● Smoothie recipes - never blend
		frozen ingredients that have
		formed a solid mass during
		freezing, break it up before adding
		to the goblet.
		● Misuse of your blender can result
		in injury.
		● This appliance is not intended for
		use by persons (including children)
		with reduced physical, sensory or
		mental capabilities, or lack of
		experience and knowledge, unless
		they have been given supervision
		or instruction concerning use of
		the appliance by a person
		responsible for their safety.

●Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

●Only use the appliance for its intended domestic use. Kenwood will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions.

before plugging in

Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of the machine.

Important – UK only

●The wires in the cord are coloured as follows:

Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live.

●The appliance must be protected by a 3A approved (BS1362) fuse.

Note:

●For non-rewireable plugs the fuse cover MUST be refitted when replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover is lost then the plug must not be used until a replacement can be obtained. The correct fuse cover is identified by colour and a replacement may be obtained from your Kenwood Authorised Repairer (see Service).

●If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it must be DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock hazard may arise if an unwanted non-rewireable plug is inadvertently inserted into a 13A socket outlet.

●This appliance conforms to EC directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility and EC regulation no. 1935/2004 of 27/10/2004 on materials intended for contact with food.

before using for the first time

1Remove all packaging.

2Wash the parts: see ‘cleaning’.

key

blender

filler caplid

jug

sealing ringblade unit

pulse control speed control

power unit

cord storage mill (if supplied)

blade unitsealing ringjar

sprinkler lid

to use your blender

1Fit the sealing ring into the blade unit.

2Screw the jug onto the blade unit.

3Put your ingredients into the jug.

4Put the filler cap in the lid, then turn.

5Screw the lid onto the jug so that the thumb tab is over the handle. (To unscrew the lid, push the thumb tab .)

6Place the blender onto the power unit and turn to lock .

7Select a speed.

●Use speed 1 for lighter blending eg. batters, milkshakes and scrambled eggs.

●Use speed 2 for soups, sauces, pâtés and mayonnaise.

OR

●Use the pulse control to operate the motor in a start/stop action. The pulse control operates the motor and keeps it running for as long as the lever is held down - this will allow you to control the texture of various foods eg. pâtés.

Important blender and mill

●To ensure long life of your blender, never run it for longer than 60 seconds or the mill for longer than 30. Switch off as soon as you’ve got the right consistency.

●Don’t process spices – they may damage the plastic.

●The machine won’t work if the blender or mill is fitted incorrectly.

blender only

●Don’t put dry ingredients into the blender before switching on. If necessary, cut them into pieces; remove the filler cap; then, with the machine running, drop them through one by one. Keep your hand over the opening. Empty regularly.

●Don’t use the blender as a storage container. Keep it empty before and after use.

●Never blend more than 11⁄2 litres (2 pts 12 fl.oz) – less for frothy liquids like milk shakes.

mill only

Use for dry ingredients only. hints

●When making mayonnaise, put all the ingredients, except the oil, into the blender. Then, with the machine running, pour the oil into the filler cap and let it run through.

●Thick mixtures, eg pâtés and dips, may need scraping down. If it’s difficult to process, add more liquid.

●When crushing ice, add 15ml (1 tbsp) water to 6 ice cubes. Operate the blender in short bursts.