Lakeland 61778 Instruction Booklet

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

HAND STICK BLENDER SET

Model: 61778

LAKELAND HAND STICK BLENDER

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Hand Stick Blender Set.

Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.

This stainless steel stick blender, complete with a range of accessories for blending,
chopping and whisking, is a powerful kitchen helper, which takes the time and effort out
of many culinary tasks.

Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent
quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the
company back in the 1960s.

Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

CONTENTS

Product features .............................................................................................................. 3

Safety cautions .............................................................................................................4-5

Using your Hand Stick Blender for the first time ............................................................6-8

Instructions for use ....................................................................................................9-11

Frequently asked questions ............................................................................................12

Care and cleaning .........................................................................................................13

Electrical connections .................................................................................................... 14

Recycling .......................................................................................................................14

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PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Variable speed dial

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2. Low speed button

3. High speed button

4. Blender handle

5. Blender stick

6. Chopping bowl lid

7. Chopping blade

8. 400ml chopping bowl

9. Whisk collar

10. Whisk

11. 700ml blending beaker

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SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.

• 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 use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.

• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.

• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from

the appliance before the first use.

• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if

damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a
fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be

replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on
015394 88100.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.

• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the

socket to “off“ and remove the plug from the mains socket.

• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those

recommended by Lakeland.

• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or lid

in water or other liquids.

• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid

contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

• For indoor use only.

• For domestic use only.

• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the

instructions for use that accompany it.

• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket.

Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

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• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.

• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.

• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be

at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.

• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).

• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock)

hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be

dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.

• Handle the blender stick and chopping blade with care when assembling, emptying

the bowl and cleaning. The blades are very sharp; never touch them when the blender
is plugged in.

• Make sure all parts are locked into place before switching on.

• Always turn off and unplug the blender from the socket if it is left unattended and

before assembling, taking apart or cleaning.

• WARNING: To prevent injury, keep fingers, hair, clothing and utensils well away

from the blender stick during use. Never place your hands or any utensils inside the
chopping bowl during use. If you need to scrape out the bowl, switch off and unplug
the blender.

• Let hot foods such as soup etc. cool to room temperature before blending.

• CAUTION: The blending beaker and chopping bowl are not microwave safe.

• To avoid overheating run the blender for up to 1 minute at a time when preparing

soft ingredients, or 15 seconds for hard foods.

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