Lakeland 61780 Instruction Booklet

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

PERSONAL BLENDER

Model: 61780

LAKELAND PERSONAL BLENDER

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Personal Blender.

Please take a little time to read this booklet before you use your machine and keep it in a
safe place for future reference.

Great for preparing personal healthy smoothies, juices, soups and dips. Easy to use, you
can blend straight into the easy-go drinks bottle when you’re on the go, just whizz up
your chosen blend and enjoy.

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 Personal Blender for the first time ...............................................................6-8

Instructions for use .........................................................................................................9

Hints and Tips ............................................................................................................... 10

Frequently asked questions ............................................................................................11

Care and cleaning .........................................................................................................12

Electrical connections .................................................................................................... 13

Recycling your electricals ...............................................................................................13

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PRODUCT FEATURES

1. 30ml measuring cup

2. Lid

3. 600ml glass blending jug

4. Blade assembly

5. Sealing ring

6. Blade holder

7. Main unit

8. On/off button

9. Switch indicator light

10. Power light

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11. Pulse button

12. Base

13. Bottle lid

14. Sealing ring

15. 600ml Tritan easy-go
bottle

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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.

• Do not place the appliance on or near a gas or electric oven, or any hot surfaces.

• Do not lift or move the appliance while it is switched on, or leave the blender

unattended.

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

and before assembling, taking apart or cleaning.

• Do not operate the blender empty. Always ensure the blender is filled with a minimum

of 100ml of liquid or food to the 100ml line.

• Do not blend more than the maximum capacity - 600ml of liquid and food to the

600ml line.

• Do not use the blender for hot liquids and foods, excess pressure may build up

inside the blender and this could cause the lid to come off and the contents to splash
out. Allow foods and liquids to cool to room temperature before blending.

• Do not use the blender for very hard food products, such as bones, shelled nuts,

frozen meats etc. This will damage the blade and motor.

• This blender has a safety function and can only be switched on if the glass jug or easy-

go bottle is locked into place on the main unit correctly.

• CAUTION: The blades are very sharp. Care must be taken when handling the blades,

emptying the glass blending jug and during cleaning.

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

the blender during use.

• DO NOT use the glass blending jug without the lid and measuring cup in place.

• Never place your hands or any utensils inside the blender during use. If you need to

scrape the inside of the glass blending just, switch off and unplug the blender.

• Use the blender in short bursts and DO NOT use continuously for more than 40

seconds at a time, allow the motor to cool down between cycles for 3 minutes.

• DO NOT put the blender or easy-go bottle into the microwave.

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