Optimum G2.1 Second Generation User Manual

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USER MANUAL

G2.1

SECOND GENERATION

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 1

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OPTIMUM G2.1 SECOND GENERATION 3

CONTROL PANEL 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5

HELPFUL REMINDERS 6

BLENDER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 7

TROUBLESHOOTING 8

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 9

WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS (INTERNATIONAL) 10

CONTACT US 11

SAFETY FIRST

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BE AWARE OF
AND FOLLOW BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INCLUDING:

1. Unplug the blender from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking o components, and
before cleaning.

2. To protect against the risk of injury due to electric shock, do not immerse the base of the blender in
water or any other liquid.

3. This appliance is NOT intended for use by children or people with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been
given instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

4. DO NOT blend carbonated liquids. Blending carbonated liquids may result in injury.

5. NEVER place hot ingredients (above 65°C) into the blending.

6. DO NOT blend liquids for more than 7 minutes.

7. Avoid coming into contact with moving parts.

8. DO NOT operate the blender if the power cord or plug are damaged, or if it malfunctions or is

damaged in any way. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for inspection
orrepair.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

11. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to prevent the possibility of severe personal

injury and/or damage to the blender. A plastic scraper may be used, but must be used only when the
blender is not running.

12. Always handle the blades carefully as they are quite sharp.

13. Always operate the blender with the lid in place.

14. DO NOT clean the blender using a water jet machine. See Cleaning and Maintenance for proper

cleaning instructions.

15. Always operate the blender with the cup pad properly in place.

16. To avoid overflowing, do not fill above the MAX FILL LINE. If the cup overflows remove enough liquid/

ingredients until below the MAX FILL LINE, and continue blending. Do not operate if overflowing.

17. DO NOT operate your appliance in an appliance garage. When storing in an appliance garage,
always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if
the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

18. The use of ear protection is recommended during extended operating periods.

19. Ensure the cup coupler and motor coupler are aligned and engaged before operating. If unable to

engage, remove the cup and its content, and then try again.

Note: The G2.1 Blender requires a 5 minute cooling down period after being used at maximum power

(e.g. if the soup function was used). After that, it can be used for a second cycle at maximum
power. After two cycles, the blender needs to have an extended cooling down period until it
returns to room temperature.

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TO RESET THE UNIT

Your blender is equipped with a Resettable Heat Protector system to prevent overheating. If the motor
shuts down, unplug the blender. Let the blender rest for approximately 15 minutes. Once the resting
period has elapsed, plug the power cord back into the outlet and continue blending. If your blender does
not function properly following this procedure, discontinue use and contact your distributor.

IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the box containing the blender on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking.

2. Open the box and remove the instruction manual, and any other printed materials from the box.

3. Remove any packing materials and all the components.

CAUTION: The blades of the blender are very sharp and are stored in the blending cup.

4. Return all the packing materials to the box and save them in case you have to return the appliance in
the future.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OPTIMUM G2.1 SECOND GENERATION

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1. Small lid and 100ml measuring cup.

2. Tight-seal blending jug lid.

3. Blending Jug: 2 litre BPA free jug made by Eastman Tritan. Includes Imperial and Metric graduation.

4. Removable jug pad.

5. Motor base, which houses the high performance motor.

6. Tamper: using the tamper maintains circulation by preventing air pockets from forming

duringblending.

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CONTROL PANEL

MANUAL MODES

POWER ON/OFF Press the Power switch at the side of the unit; the control panel will illuminate and the

ON/OFF, SPEED and TIME buttons will appear. The unit is in energy conservation mode.

STANDBY MODE When in standby mode, the control panel will display all the functions.
SPEED You can adjust the speed while blending by simply pressing the SPEED up and down arrows

from 1 to H (H is max level). Once speed is selected, press the ON/OFF and PULSE buttons to activate
blending.

PULSE When the blender is running at speed 1-H, press and release the PULSE button to pulse

ingredients

TIME Use the up and down arrows to set/adjust blending time. You can adjust the time in one-second

intervals by pressing and releasing.

PRESET FUNCTIONS

The G2.1 Blender comes with six (6) preset functions (Vegetable, Sorbet, Soup, Grind, Smoothies, and
Sauce) for quick results, in addition to Pulse.

To use one of the preset functions, simply choose the function by pressing on the corresponding button.
The blender will stop automatically when the operation is completed. See below for each function's
running time.

ICON FUNCTION DURATION

Smoothie 45 seconds

Vegetable 60 seconds

Sorbet 80 seconds

ICON FUNCTION DURATION

Grind 70 seconds

Soup

Sauce 60 seconds

Seven minutes

(Be sure not to exceed

the MAX FILL LINE)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the motor base on a flat, sturdy surface. Ensure the surface is clean and dry.

2. Place the blending jug on the motor base.

3. Once this is done, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

4. Place all the necessary ingredients into blending jug and secure the lid.

5. You can add more ingredients by removing the small lid/measuring cup and inserting the ingredients

through the fill area. Replace the small lid after adding any ingredients.

6. Press the power switch. This will cause LED lights to flash. This means the manual modes and preset
functions are ready.

7. The unit will start immediately once you make your choice of function by pressing the
appropriatebutton.

REMEMBER: Do not place hands or any implements in the blending jug when the unit is plugged in or

inoperation.

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HELPFUL REMINDERS

⊲ Always secure the lid when the unit is in operation.
⊲ Always use the blender on a clean, sturdy, dry surface.
⊲ Secure the small lid/measuring cup in the blending lid by twisting it clockwise.
⊲ Once the lid is in position, additional ingredients can be added during blending by simply removing

the measuring cap, adding ingredients, and replacing it, turning it to secure.

⊲ Do not place the blender jug on the motor base while the motor is running or remove it before the

blender has stopped running.
⊲ Do not blend boiling liquids.
⊲ When blending, place liquid ingredients into the jug first, followed by the softest ingredients. Ice or

frozen fruit should be placed in the jug last.
⊲ Use a plastic spatula if needed but only when the blender is turned o. Never use metal utensils, as

damage may occur to the blending jug or blades.
⊲ When the blender has been running for seven minutes, it will automatically shut o unless it is in Soup

mode, which operates for seven minutes.
⊲ Blending hard ingredients and spices may cause some clouding to appear on the inside of the

blending jug, but will not aect the blender's performance.
⊲ Use the Pulse function for maximum power to break up hard ingredients.
⊲ Do not exceed the MAX FILL LINE when adding food or liquids to the blending jug.
⊲ Make sure the blending jug is completely dry when chopping ice, fresh herbs, garlic, onion, zest,

breadcrumbs or nuts and spices.
⊲ Do not store food or liquids in your blending jug.
⊲ Be careful not to over-process foods.
⊲ Do not use any utensil inside the blender jug when the motor is on.
⊲ Unplug the blender before reaching into the blending jug.
⊲ Never use carbonated liquids in a blender jug. Using carbonated liquids in the blender may result

ininjury.

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BLENDER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always clean your Optimum G2.1 Second Generation after each use for hygiene purposes and to ensure
its longevity. Leaving food in the blender is a health risk as bacteria can grow. It can also cause the
blending jug to stain. Bacteria and residual food acids can also damage the seals and shaft of the blades.

TO CLEAN THE BASE:

1. Switch o and unplug the blender from the power outlet.

2. Using a soft, damp cloth, wipe the surface of the blender's base. You can use a mild detergent to

remove dried food if required. Never immerse the motor base in water or other liquids.

3. Use a dry soft cloth to thoroughly dry the blender.

TO CLEAN THE BLENDING JUG:

1. After each use, rinse the blending jug thoroughly with warm soapy water (not hot).

2. Place one or two drops of dish soap in the jug and fill it halfway with warm water.

3. Secure the lid and mount on the base.

4. Start the blender at LOW and slowly increase to HIGH speed.

5. Run on HIGH for 10-60 seconds (depending on what was blended; thick contents take longer

toclean).

6. Pour the contents out and rinse thoroughly.

7. Turn the blending jug upside down and let air dry.

Remember: The blending jug, blade assembly and lid assembly are all dishwasher safe.

FOR A DEEP CLEAN, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS MONTHLY OR AS NEEDED:

Place 2 cups of cool water and 2 cups of white vinegar into the blending jug and let them soak for
between 12 and 24 hours. Pour the contents out and rinse thoroughly. Then follow the appropriate
cleaning instructions above.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM SOLUTION

It’s not working!

My blender stopped working
half way through blending...

During blending, the
contents do not appear to
be moving.

Why is my jug cloudy or
stained? How can I clean it?

My blender is emitting a
strong electrical smell.

Check that the blender is plugged into the outlet and that the
power is on.

Your blender may have overheated. When blending thick
ingredients (dates, nut butters, etc.) the appliance must be used
at the highest speed. Allow the machine to cool down for 30-45
minutes before turning it back on.

The blending jug may be over-loaded or there may be a trapped
air bubble. You can carefully remove the lid and try adding more
liquid or reducing the quantity of ingredients in the jug.

The minerals from fruits and vegetables, such as leafy greens,
can cause a film to build up on the inside of the blending jug.
Follow the instructions for a deep cleaning on Page 7.

The smell will dissipate after a few uses and the lubricants will
wear o after 20-50 cycles.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Product G2.1 Second Generation Blender

Model G2.1A

Rated voltage 220-240V

Rated frequency 50-60Hz

Rated power 1500W

Weight 5kg

Dimension 190 x 210 x 485mm

Only for EU countries. Do not dispose of electric appliances with household waste material!

As stipulated by European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic
equipment and in accordance with national laws, electric appliances that have reached
the end of their life cycle must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.

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WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS (INTERNATIONAL)

Eective as of 1st January 2014

This warranty as outlined below solely covers distributors of the Optimum range of products. Please contact your
distributor for full product warranty.

1. Optimum® warranties this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the
original date of purchase when used in accordance with the accompanying instruction manual.

2. Any warranties exceeding this standard period are oered as extended terms by the selling distributor and
claimable only through that provider.

3. Defects that occur within this manufacturer’s warranty period, under normal use and care will be repaired or
replaced at our discretion only if the selling distributor is unable to do so. This is done solely at our option with no
charge for parts. This warranty does not extend to accessories included or purchased separately. Replacements
can be oered for major faults as determined by your distributor and at their own discretion.

4. In the event that the goods requiring repair are under warranty, and this distributor is unable to provide the repairs;
the customer is responsible for any freight charges to or from Optimum® (or their approved serviceprovider).

5. Whilst in transit the goods are at the owner’s risk and any further damage during this transportation is not covered
under warranty.

6. Customers should ensure that the product being returned is properly packaged so as to ensure that no damage
occurs to the product during transit. To be able to process the warranty claim, ensure you have included
an explanation of any problem. Optimum® will not fault-find and will only repair described faults as covered
underwarranty.

7. This full warranty is void if this product has been subject to abuse, negligence, accident, alteration, failure to follow
operating instructions, or the product has been exposed to abnormal or extreme conditions.

8. Cosmetic changes that do not aect performance, such as discolouration of parts of the product in the hands of
the user or the eects of the use of abrasive cleaners will not be warranted or considered defects. Thecleaning
or removal of food products along with any damage caused by allowing them to build up is not covered by this
fullwarranty.

9. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or parts.

10. This warranty does not cover any defect caused by an accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation,
lack of reasonable care, loss of parts, tampering or attempted repair by a person not authorized by Optimum®.

11. The warranty will not apply if damage, malfunction or failure resulting from alterations, accident, misuse, abuse,
fire, liquid spillage, maladjustment of customer controls, use on an incorrect voltage, power surges and dips,
thunderstorm activity, acts of God, voltage supply problems, tampering or unauthorized repairs by any persons,
use of defective or incompatible accessories, exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or entry by any insect,
vermin or foreign object in the product.

12. You must keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase and as proof of the date on which the purchase was
made. The purchase receipt must be presented when making a claim under this warranty.

13. In the event the receipt of purchase is not presented, then this warranty is invalid. Consumer Law allows us to
request reasonable proof of purchase to service a warranty claim.

14. This warranty does not imply, intend to or detract from any consumer rights listed in and able to be enforced from
Regulated Consumer Law. Only the condition, which is found to be in breach of the consumer law, shall be void and
all other conditions will remain in place.

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CONTACT US

Please contact the distributor located in the country where you made your original purchase for all
Support, Servicing and Warranty.

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