Cocktail blender
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getting the best from your
new cocktail blender...
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• Safety first
The cocktail blender blades are very sharp, therefore handle with
care when using and cleaning.
• Operation
Do not overfill the cocktail blender. Refer to the operating chart for
quantities and operating times.
• Ensure the cocktail blender lid is in place
When using the cocktail blender ensure the lid is in place before
switching on and do not remove lid until the blades have stopped
rotating.
•Warning Do not attempt to unscrew the stainless steel
jug from the jug base.
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Important safety
instructions
The use of any electrical appliance
requires the following of basic common
sense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or death
and secondly the danger of damage to the
appliance. These are indicated in the text by
the following two conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance!
In addition we offer the following
essential safety advice.
Location
• Remove all packaging and retain for
future reference.
• Ensure the cocktail blender is used on a
firm, flat surface.
• Do not use the cocktail blender outdoors
or in a bathroom.
• Do not place the cocktail blender on a
highly polished wooden surface as
damage may occur to the surface.
• Do not place the cocktail blender on or
near hot surfaces such as a hot plate or
radiant rings or near a naked flame.
• Do not let the mains lead overhang the
edge of the table or work-top, or touch
hot surfaces.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a
hot gas or electric hob, or in a heated
oven.
Children
• Children do not understand the dangers
associated with operating electrical
appliances. Never allow children to use
this appliance.
Personal safety
•WARNING: The cocktail blender
blades are very sharp. Handle with
care when using and cleaning.
•WARNING: To protect against risk of
electric shock NEVER immerse the
cocktail blender body in water or in
any other liquid and always ensure
the electrical connections are kept
dry.
• Keep hands and utensils out of the
cocktail blender when it is switched on.
• Allow hot liquids to cool before blending,
always ensure the lid is fitted correctly.
•Avoid touching moving parts. Keep
hands, hair, clothing as well as spatulas
and other utensils away from cocktail
blender blades during operation, to
prevent personal injury and / or damage
to the appliance.
•Warning; Do not attempt to unscrew
the stainless steel jug from the jug
base.
Other safety
considerations
• Disconnect the cocktail blender from the
mains supply when not in use, before
taking off attachments and before
cleaning.
• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Ring the helpline
number for advice on examination and
repair.
• The use of attachments or tools not
recommended or sold by Morphy
Richards may cause fire, electric shock or
injury.
• Do not use the cocktail blender for other
than its intended use.
• Do not overfill the cocktail blender. This
could cause damage to the motor. The 13
amp fuse will blow if the cocktail blender
is overloaded. Replace the fuse and do
not exceed the maximum recommended
volumes. Refer to the operating chart.
• When using the cocktail blender ensure
the lid is in place before switching on and
do not remove the lid until the blade has
stopped rotating.
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Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating plate
of your appliance corresponds with your
house electricity supply which must be A.C.
(Alternating Current).
If the socket outlets in your home are not
suitable for the plug supplied with this
appliance, the plug should be removed and
the appropriate one fitted.
WARNING: The plug removed from
the mains lead, if severed, must be
destroyed as a plug with bared flexible
cord is hazardous if engaged into a live
socket outlet.
Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug
require changing, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse
must be fitted.
This appliance does not need to be
earthed. It is a double insulated product.
Do not connect the live or neutral
conductor wires to the earth connector.
Unpacking your cocktail
blender
Carefully unpack your cocktail blender,
as blades are very sharp.
Remove any stickers (except for serial
label) and wash all the parts that are safe to
immerse in water.
WARNING: Never immerse the
cocktail blender base unit in water or
any other liquid.
The base unit may be wiped with a clean,
damp cloth, only when unplugged from the
electrical socket.
This product is not suitable for cleaning
in a dishwasher.
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Features
⁄ Filler cap/spirit measure
¤ Lid
‹ Stainless steel blender jug
› Blades and jug base
fi Cocktail blender base unit
fl Control switch
‡ Ice crush button
· Cocktail shaker jug
‚ Lid with strainer
„ Cocktail shaker cap
‰ Stirring spoon
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Operating controls
The cocktail blender control switch has
the following settings. Pulse, off and 5
speeds. Ice crush button.
The speed can be adjusted whilst the
cocktail blender is in use.
Using the pulse setting allows greater
control over the texture of the drink or food
produced. It is only intended to be used for
short ‘bursts’ of blending.
Operation
1 Ensure the cocktail blender base unit fi
is unplugged from the mains.
2 Place the cocktail
blender jug onto the
base unit and drop into
place. Ensure the jug is
securely in place.
3 Place the ingredients in
the cocktail blender.
(Please see page 5 for
hints on blending food).
4 Place the lid ¤ onto the
cocktail blender.
5 Then put the filler cap ⁄ into position.
6 Plug in the cocktail blender and turn the
control switch fl to either pulse or speed
1 to speed 5 depending on the desired
consistency. Always operate the cocktail
blender with the lid in place.
7 Never operate the cocktail blender with
more than 1 litre of liquid or when empty.
• The filler cap can also be used as a spirit
measure when making cocktails. Each
mark is 25ml.
Ice crushing
This product has a special ice crushing
function.
1 Put the ice (straight from the freezer) into
the stainless steel jug.
2 Press the ice crush button and hold for
about 20 seconds or until all the ice is
crushed.
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Hints and tips
Use your cocktail blender for soups,
drinks, refer to the recipe book for more
details.
• Don’t put dry ingredients into the cocktail
blender before switching on. If necessary,
cut them into pieces, remove the filler
cap, then with the machine running drop
the pieces through one by one.
• When blending pour the liquids in first
and then add the solid food. Begin
blending at the lower speed and increase
when needed.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure the long life of your cocktail
blender never run it for longer than 60
seconds and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Switch off as soon as you have reached the
desired consistency.
• The machine will not work if the stainless
steel jug is fitted incorrectly.
• Don’t use the cocktail blender as a
storage container. Keep it empty when
not in use.
• Never blend more than 1 litre - less for
frothy liquids such as milk shakes.
Operating chart
Blending/liquidsing
Cocktails, soups,
drinks, milkshakes,
1.0 lt 1-5 +
pulse
15 secs1 min
Begin with low
speed and
increase to high
if required.
Do not process for longer than recommended time.
Do not exceed recommended maximum volumes.
Volume Speed Time Hints
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Recipes
Your cocktail maker can also be used as
a blender. Here are some recipes to try.
Bilinis with smoked salmon
& cream cheese
Serves 4
100g self raising flour
1 medium egg
150ml milk
Salt and black pepper
2 tsp wholegrain mustard
2 tbsp chopped chives
Oil for frying
100g cream cheese
2 tbsp creme fraiche
110g smoked salmon
Place the flour and the egg in the blender
together. Gradually blend in the milk,
seasoning and 1 tsp mustard. Stir in the
chives.
Heat a little oil in a frying pan and pour
the mixture in tablespoonfuls into the pan.
When bubbles rise to the surface, turn over
and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Use
to make 8 bilinis. Cover in a dry tea towel to
keep moist.
Mix together the cream cheese, creme
fraiche and 1 tsp mustard. Spoon onto the
bilinis and top with salmon.
Serve with a wedge of lemon and black
pepper.
Chicken and wild mushroom parcels
Serves 4
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp dried porcini mushrooms, rehydrated
150g exotic mushrooms (oyster, shiitake,
chestnut), sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
3 tbsp marsala wine
Salt and black pepper
25g cream cheese
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
375g ready rolled puff pastry
Beaten egg to glaze
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and fry the
mushrooms and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add
the marsala and reduce by half. Season well.
Place in the blender with the cream
cheese and blend until coarsely chopped.
Preheat the oven to 200˚C, gas mark 6.
Pan fry the chicken in 1 tbsp oil until
browned. Spoon the mushroom mix over
each breast.
Brush the pastry with egg and cut
lengthways into 8 strips. Wrap 2 strips round
each chicken breast slightly overlapping.
Place on a baking tray and brush with egg.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Roast chicken with cranberry stuffing
Serves 4
1.4 kg chicken
2 tbsp oil
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
50g dried cranberries
2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 tbsp port
150g white bread
6 tbsp water
25g butter
Preheat the oven to 200˚C, gas mark 6.
Place chicken in a large roasting tin and
roast for 1 hour 20 minutes (20 mins per
450g + 20 mins), or until cooked throughout
and juices run clear.
To make the stuffing, heat the oil in a
frying pan and fry the onion and garlic for 23 minutes until softened. Add the
cranberries, cranberry sauce, herbs and port
and fry for 1-2 minutes.
Place the bread in the blender to make
breadcrumbs and stir into the pan with the
water and butter. Cook for 1 minute and
press into a small roasting tin and put in the
oven with the chicken for the last 20
minutes.
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Stuffed mushrooms
Serves 4 as a starter
3 tbsp olive oil
100g smoked bacon, chopped
1
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2
red onion finely chopped
1 clove garlic chopped
Small handful of flat leaf parsley, chopped
4 sun dried tomatoes, chopped
Black pepper
100g white bread
4 large flat mushrooms, skin removed
2 tbsp double cream
Preheat oven to 200˚C gas mark 6.
Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the
bacon for 1-2 minutes. Add the onion, garlic
parsley and tomatoes and fry for another 1-2
minutes. Season.
Place the bread in the blender to make
fine breadcrumbs and add to the pan. Place
the mushrooms on a baking tray, stalk side
up. Press the mixture onto the mushrooms
and bake for 20 minutes. Drizzle over the
cream and serve.
Fresh fruit smoothie
Serves 2
1 banana, sliced
6 strawberries
1
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4
small cantaloupe melon, cubed
150ml cranberry juice
150ml orange juice
Place all the ingredients in the blender
and blend until thick and smooth.
Pour into 2 tall glasses and serve
immediately. Ideal served at breakfast.
Frozen black forest smoothie
Serves 2
250g frozen black forest fruits
100g natural yoghurt
200ml orange juice
2 tsp honey
Place all the ingredients in the blender
and blend until thick and smooth.
Serve immediately, semi frozen.
Banana and vanilla milkshake
Serves 2
1 banana, sliced
5 scoops vanilla ice cream
1
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2
tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp maple syrup
300ml milk
Place all ingredients except milk in the
blender and blend together. Gradually add
the milk and whisk until smooth and thick.
Chocolate chip milkshake
Serves 2
5 scoops chocolate ice cream
2 tbsp chocolate sauce
300ml milk
1 tbsp chocolate chips
Place the icecream and chocolate sauce
in the blender and blend together. Gradually
add the milk and whisk until smooth and
thick. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Plum brown betty
Serves 4
75g butter
50g caster sugar
2 tbsp double cream
4 ripe plums, sliced
75g white bread
25g muscovado sugar
1 tbsp plain flour
1 tsp mixed spice
Preheat oven to 190˚C, gas mark 5.
Melt the butter, caster sugar and cream
in a small saucepan. Divide half of this
between ramekins. Top with half the plums.
Place the bread in the blender to make
fine breadcrumbs and mix with the
muscovada, flour and mixed spice. Press
half this mixture over the plums. Top with
remaining plums and then the remaining
breadcrumb mixture. Pour over the
remaining butter mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling. Cool
slightly before turning out.
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Cleaning and storage
Before cleaning and maintenance,
switch the appliance off and unplug it.
After use, fill the cocktail blender with
warm water, 1 litre and run for 30 seconds
on the pulse setting and repeat as
necessary. Never use abrasives or cream
cleaners.
Clean the base unit with a damp cloth or
kitchen paper roll.
WARNING : Never immerse the
cocktail blender base unit in water.
To clean the jug
1 Remove the filler cap and lid from the
jug.
2 Clean all parts with warm soapy water.
3 Reassemble the jug by carefully placing
on the base unit ensuring it fits correctly.
WARNING: Be very careful when
cleaning the jug as the blades are
extremely sharp.
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Helpline
If you have any difficulty with your
appliance, do not hesitate to call us. We’re
more likely to be able to help than the store
from where you bought it.
Please have the following information
ready to enable our staff to deal with your
query quickly:
• Name of the product
• Model number as shown on the
underside of the appliance.
• Serial number
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The After Sales Division,
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South Yorkshire, England, S64 8AJ
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Morphy Richards products are intended
for household use only
Morphy Richards has a policy of
continuous improvement in product
quality and design. The Company,
therefore, reserves the right to change the
specification of its models at any time.
Your two year guarantee
It is important to retain the retailers
receipt as proof of purchase. Staple your
receipt to this back cover for future
reference
Please quote the following information if
the product develops a fault. These numbers
can be found on the base of the product.
Model no. Serial no.
All Morphy Richards products are
individually tested before leaving the factory.
In the unlikely event of any appliance proving
to be faulty within 28 days of purchase it
should be returned to the place of purchase
for it to be replaced.
If the fault develops after 28 days and
within 24 months of original purchase, you
should contact the Helpline number quoting
Model number and Serial number on the
product, or write to Morphy Richards at the
address shown.
You will be asked to return the product (in
secure, adequate packaging) to the address
below along with a copy of proof of
purchase.
Subject to the exclusions set out below
(see Exclusions) the faulty appliance will then
be repaired or replaced and dispatched
usually within 7 working days of receipt.
If for any reason this item is replaced
during the 2 year guarantee period, the
guarantee on the new item will be calculated
from original purchase date. Therefore it is
vital to retain your original till receipt or
invoice to indicate the date of initial
purchase.
To qualify for the 2 year guarantee the
appliance must have been used according to
the manufacturers instructions. For example
kettles should have been regularly descaled.
EXCLUSIONS
Morphy Richards shall not be liable to
replace or repair the goods under the terms
of the guarantee where:
1 The fault has been caused or is
attributable to accidental use, misuse,
negligent use or used contrary to the
manufacturers recommendations or where
the fault has been caused by power
surges or damage caused in transit.
2 The appliance has been used on a voltage
supply other than that stamped on the
products.
3 Repairs have been attempted by persons
other than our service staff (or authorised
dealer).
4 Where the appliance has been used for
hire purposes or non domestic use.
5 Morphy Richards are not liable to carry
out any type of servicing work, under the
guarantee.
6 Plastic filters for all Morphy Richards
kettles and coffee makers are not covered
by the guarantee.
This guarantee does not confer any rights
other than those expressly set out above and
does not cover any claims for consequential
loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as
an additional benefit and does not affect your
statutory rights as a consumer.
• This guarantee is valid in the UK and
Ireland only.
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