Russell Hobbs RHBL50 Instructions & Warranty

ASTON

BLENDER

2 YEAR WARRANTY

RHBL50_IB_RB_FA_170315

INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY

RHBL50

Congratulations on the purchase of your Russell Hobbs Aston Blender. Each unit is manufactured
to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the appliance for the first time, please read
the instruction book carefully and keep it for future reference. Pass it on if you pass on the
appliance.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

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Single
Serve

Stir

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Chop

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3

Ice

Liquefy

Crush

Mix

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4

Pulse

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1. Lid cap (and measuring cup)

2. Lid

3. Lid lock flaps

4. Jug

5. Blade assembly (fixed)

6. Control panel

7. Motor unit

8. Personal blending bottle

9. Drinking lid

10. Personal blending bottle blade assembly

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IMPORTANT NOTE: DISHWASHERS

Some dishwashers have a heating element sitting
directly below the bottom rack. Always ensure
plastic items are never placed close to or directly
above this heating element.

= dishwasher safe
= dishwasher safe - top rack

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BEFORE FIRST USE

CAUTION: HANDLE BLADES CAREFULLY.

• Remove all packaging material and any stickers from the product.

• As some parts may be packed separately, check to ensure all items have been unpacked
before disposing of the packaging.

• Dismantle and clean all parts as instructed in the CARE AND CLEANING section of this
manual on page 8.

PRE-PROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS

Your blender has been designed to work in a variety of ways to suit your blending needs.

• Each speed (from 1 to 5) has a recommended blending function - Single Serve, Stir, Chop,
Mix and Liquefy.

• Ice crush is a one minute programmed series of short operation bursts and pauses to
optimise ice crushing performance.

• Use the Pulse function in short bursts for 5 seconds or less to start the blending of a thick
mixture /large batch, or maintain the texture of foods being ground, crushed or chopped.

SPEED FUNCTION IDEAL FOR OPERATION

1 Single Serve Single serve drinks or

small batches

2 Stir Salad dressings, chunky

dips, marinades, thin
mixtures

3 Chop Salsa, salads, herbs

and spices, nuts

4 Mix Cake batter, smooth

dips, purees

5 Liquefy Smoothies, soups,

milkshakes, nut butters

NOTE: The personal blending bottle
can only be used in conjunction
with the Single Serve function. Refer
to the PREPARE THE PERSONAL
BLENDER BOTTLE FOR USE
section of this manual on page 6 for
specific instructions.

Press the On/Off button. The button
will illuminate and flash, as will
the timer (showing 0:00). Select a
function (Single Serve, Stir, Chop,
Mix or Liquefy) to start blending.
The timer will count up to 1 minute
and the motor will stop. To finish the
cycle early, simply press the function
button again.

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Ice Crush Crushing ice or frozen

fruits & vegetables

NOTE: Ensure all frozen
fruits and vegetables
are no larger than 1.5cm

- 2cm

Press the On/Off button and then
select Ice Crush. The motor will
operate for one second and rest for
two seconds. This sequence will
continue for one minute and then
stop.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of water (per 10
cubes of ice) for optimal results.

Pulse Thick mixtures, large

batches, combining
ingredients and
maintaining the texture
of foods (i.e. bread and
biscuit crumbs)

The blender has a multi-speed Pulse
function that is controlled by pressing
one of the function buttons (1/Single
Serve, 2/Stir, 3/Chop, 4/Mix, 5/
Liquefy) after the Pulse button has
been pressed.

NOTE: The function button selected
will determine the speed of the
Pulsing action.

First press the On/Off button and
then select Pulse. The Pulse button
will illuminate and ‘P’ will flash on the
display.

To pulse, repeatedly press, hold and
release the function button (how long
you hold the function button for will
determine the length of the pulse).
Press the Pulse button again if you
want to exit the Pulse function.

CAUTION: Pulse in short bursts for
5 seconds or less.

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PREPARE THE BLENDER JUG FOR USE

NOTE: Prior to use, the blender jug should be dismantled and washed as instructed in the CARE
AND CLEANING section on page 8 of this manual. Following cleaning:

• Sit the motor unit on a stable, level, dry surface.

• Align the guide ribs inside the jug collar with the guide grooves on the motor unit and lower
the jug securely into place.

NOTE: The jug can be placed in a number of positions on the base.

CAUTION: Do not place hot ingredients in the jug. For your own safety we recommend
you do not process ingredients above 40°C. Do not fill past the 1500ml mark. If you do, the
contents may force the lid off when the motor starts.

• Placefoodstobeblendedintothejug;liquidsrstthensolids,leavinganyfrozenfruit,

vegetables and ice to last.

• Securethelidbyaligningthelidlockapsoverthetabsoneithersideofthejug.Press
downrmlytosnapthelidlockapsinplace.

• Insert the cap into the opening of the lid. Rotate in a clockwise direction to lock it in place.

NOTE: Further ingredients can be added during the blending process via the lid opening.
However, do not start the blender without the cap as ingredients may be ejected through the hole.

• Plug the cord into a wall power outlet and switch the outlet on.

• PresstheOn/Offbuttontoturnontheblendercontrols.TheOn/Offbuttonwillash,aswill

0:00 on the timer.

NOTE: The blender will power-off in 2 minutes if no buttons are pressed.

CAUTION: Hold the lid.

• Before starting the motor, place and leave your hand on the blender lid to prevent the
possibility of it being dislodged by the sudden movement of ingredients when the motor
starts.

• Select the function that best suits your task (see the PRE-PROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS
section of this manual on page 3 for more information).

• The function button will illuminate and the timer will count up to one minute and the motor

willstop.Tonishthecycleearly,simplypressthefunctionbuttonagain.

CAUTION: Wait until the blades come to a complete stop before proceeding further.

• Lift the jug upward to remove it from the motor unit.

• Switch the blender off by pressing the On/Off button and disconnect the plug from the wall
power outlet.

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PREPARE THE PERSONAL BLENDER BOTTLE FOR USE

NOTE: Prior to use, the personal blender bottle should be dismantled and washed as instructed in
the CARE AND CLEANING section on page 8 of this manual. Following cleaning:

• Placetheblenderbottleonaatsurfacewiththeopenendfacingup.

CAUTION: Do not place hot ingredients into the bottle. For your own safety we recommend
you do not process ingredients above 40°C. Do not fill past the 600ml mark.

• Placeingredientstobeblendedintothebottle;iceandfrozenitemsrst,solidsseconds
andnallyliquids.

CAUTION: Handle the sharp blade assembly with care.

• Fasten the blade assembly on the open end of the blender bottle and turn it clockwise until
it is tight.

• Sit the motor unit on a stable, level, dry surface. Turn the bottle upside down and place it on
the motor unit ensuring it is correctly seated with the recesses of the blade assembly
aligned with the tabs in the motor unit.

• Turn the bottle clockwise to lock it into place.

NOTE: The blender bottle may only be used in conjunction with the Single Serve function

• PresstheOn/Offbutton.TheSingleServebuttonandOn/Offbuttonwillash,aswill0:00

on the display.

CAUTION: Hold the bottle!

• Before starting the motor, place and leave your hand on top of the bottle to prevent the
possibility of it being dislodged by the sudden movement of ingredients when the motor
starts.

NOTE: You may ‘Pulse’ ingredients when using the blender bottle by pressing and releasing the
Single Serve button repeatedly.

• Press and hold the Single Serve button to blend. The Single Serve and On/Off button will
glow steadily. The timer will begin counting up and the motor will automatically stop after 1
minute.

CAUTION: Wait until the blades come to a complete stop before proceeding further.

CAUTION: Ensure the bottle does not unscrew from the blade assembly when removing it
from the motor unit. If loose, turn the bottle clockwise again to tighten, then turn anti­clockwise to remove the bottle and blade assembly from the motor unit.

• Turn the bottle anti-clockwise and lift upwards to disengage it from the motor unit.

• Standthebottleonaatsurfacewiththebladeassemblyendfacingupwards.

• Unscrew and remove the blade assembly and replace it with the drinking lid.

• Switch the blender off by pressing the On/Off button and disconnect the plug from the wall
power outlet.

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BLENDING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

• When pureeing solid ingredients, start with small portions in the jug and gradually add more
ingredients as they begin to combine.

• To best circulate foods or fruit that are to be blended with liquid, pour the liquid into the jug

rst,thenaddthesolidfoodsorfruit.Adoptthereverseactionwhenusingtheblender

bottle.

• When blending liquids into solid ingredients start with a small amount of liquid and
gradually add more liquid through the lid opening. However, do not start the blender without
the cap as ingredients may be ejected through the hole.

• Always let cooked ingredients cool before blending. All food and liquid should be below
40°C.

NOTE: Always exercise extreme caution when blending any heated ingredients.

• For stirring solid or very thick liquid ingredients it is recommended that you use the blender
Pulse setting to avoid overloading the motor.

• Cutallrm,freshfruitsandvegetablesintosmallerpiecesnolargerthan1.8cmto2.5cmfor

the blender bottle. For the blender jug, food should be no larger than 4cm to 5cm.

• Ensureallfrozenfruitsandvegetablesarenolargerthan1.5cmto2cmforboththeblender

bottle and jug.

• It is recommended you use at least 250ml of liquid when using the blender bottle for optimal
results.

• Do not overload the blender jug or bottle. If the motor stalls, turn the device off immediately,
unplug the unit and let it cool for at least 15 minutes. Then remove a portion of the food and
continue.

• The lid cap holds up to 30ml of liquid and can be used as a measure when adding
ingredients such as olive oil, vinegar, milk, etc.

• When using the Pulse function, use short bursts for a maximum of 5 seconds. Allow the
blades to stop rotating between pulses.

• When using the blender jug, to stop blending at any time press the respective function
button again.

• When ingredients collect on the sides of the jug or the mixture is very thick, turn the
appliance off. Wait for the blades to stop rotating. Remove the lid and use a rubber spatula
to scrape down the sides of the jug, pushing food toward the blades. Replace the lid and
continue blending.

CAUTION: Do not insert utensils of any kind into the blender while it is running.

• Always place your hand on top of the blender jug lid to hold the jug steady when you are
operating the appliance.

IMPORTANT

• When using the blender jug the lid MUST ALWAYS be in place before starting the blender.

• The motor will automatically stop after 1 minute. To prolong the life of the motor, it is
recommended that you allow the motor to cool down for 1 minute before restarting.

• Liquids and ingredients should be below 40°C. Always ensure pre-cooked ingredients have

cooledsufcientlybeforeplacingthemintheblenderjug.

• Always disconnect the blender from the wall power outlet when not in use.

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DO NOT PLACE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IN THE BLENDER:

• Largepiecesoffrozenfoodabove1.5cmto2cm.

• Tough foods such as raw turnips, raw sweet potatoes and raw potatoes

• Bones

• Hard salami, pepperoni and hard sausages

• Hot ingredients/liquids above 40°C

TASKS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE BLENDER:

• Whipping egg whites

• Mixing dough

• Mashing potatoes

• Grinding meats

CARE AND CLEANING

Thisproductcontainsnouserserviceableparts.Referservicetoqualiedservicepersonnel.

CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the appliance do not use harsh abrasive or
alkaline cleaning agents.

CLEANING THE BLENDER JUG (QUICK CLEAN)

• Foraquickcleanoftheblenderjug,simplyhalfllthejugwithwarmwaterandaddadrop
ortwoofdishwashingliquid,tthelidontothejug(withthecapinplace)andrunthemotor

for 30 seconds. The blender uses its own power to clean both the jug and the blade
system.

• Rinse and dry thoroughly.

CLEANING THE BLENDER JUG (THOROUGH CLEAN)

• Before cleaning, turn off and disconnect the appliance from the wall power outlet.

• Remove the blender jug from the motor unit.

CAUTION: Handle the jug with care when cleaning as the fixed blades are extremely sharp.

• Wash the jug and all other removable parts in hot soapy water.

• Rinse well and allow all parts to dry before storing.

• Alternatively, the jug, lid and cap may be washed in the dishwasher.

IMPORTANT NOTE: DISHWASHERS

Some dishwashers have a heating element sitting directly below the bottom rack. Always ensure
plastic items are never placed close to or directly above this heating element.

• Place the jug upside-down on the bottom rack, ensuring it is not placed near any heating
elements. The lid and cap should be placed on the top-rack only.

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