Silvercrest SSM 550 A16,SSM 550 A1 Operating Instructions Manual

KOMPERNASS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM

www.kompernass.com

ID-Nr.: SSM550A1-06/10-V1

KITCHEN TOOLS

Blender SSM 550 A1

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Blender

Operating instructions

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CONTENT PAGE

Safety Notices 2

Intended Use 2

Technical data 3

Unpacking 3

Items supplied 3

Appliance description 3

Preparing for use 3

Operation 4

Filling and mounting the mixer jug 4

Selecting operating speeds 4

Filling when in use 4

Removing the mixer 5

Useful tips 5

Cleaning 5

Cleaning the mixer 5

Cleaning the motor block 6

After cleaning 6

Storage 6

Disposal 7

Warranty & Service 7

Importer 7

Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this
booklet for later reference. Pass the manual on to whomsoever might acquire the appliance at a later date.

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BLENDER

Safety Notices

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To avoid the risk of a potentially
fatal electric shock:

• Ensure that the motor block, the power cable and
the power plug are never submersed in water or
other fluids.

• Only use the appliance in dry rooms, never use
it outdoors or in moist environments.

• Make sure that the power cable never becomes
wet or damp during operation. Lay the cable
such that it does not get clamped or otherwise
damaged.

• Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables
to be replaced at once by qualified technicians
or our Customer Service Department.

• Always remove the plug from the power socket
after use. Switching off the appliance is not suffi­cient because the appliance receives power as
long as the power plug is connected to the socket.

• Check to ensure that the appliance is in a service­able condition before taking it into use. The ap­pliance may not be used if there is recognisable
damage on it, especially to the motor block and
the glass mixing jug.

• Immediately remove the plug from the socket
should you hear or smell anything unexpected
from the appliance when it is in use or there is
an evident malfunction.

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To avoid overheating and the
risk of fire:

• Do not use the appliance in locations with direct
sunlight or in the vicinity of heat generating ap­pliances.

• NEVER fill the mixing jug with boiling fluids or ot­her foods!
Allow these to cool to a handwarm temperature.
Otherwise, the appliance could overheat and/
or the glass of the mixing jug could crack!

• NEVER operate the appliance when it is empty,
i.e. without ingredients in the mixing attachment.

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To reduce the risk of fire or injury:

• NEVER insert your hand or fingers in the mixing
jug, especially when it is in use. The cutters are
extremely sharp!

• DO NOT open the cover when the appliance is
in operation. Should you do so, pieces of the
foodstuff could be thrown out at high speeds!

• Do not insert cutlery items or mixing tools into
the mixing jug when the appliance is in use.
There is a considerable risk of injury should these
make contact with the swiftly rotating cutters!

• In order to be able to react immediately in the
event of danger, always have the appliance
under supervision when it is in use.

• This appliance is not intended for use by indivi­duals (including children) with restricted physical,
physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences
in experience and/or knowledge unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety
or receive from this person instruction in how the
appliance is to be used.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

Intended Use

This appliance is intended for ...
– the mixing, blending and stirring of foodstuffs

as well as the crushing of ice cubes,

– exclusively for normal domestic amounts and

only for private use in a domestic environment
in dry rooms.

This appliance is not intended for ...
– the hacking of hard foodstuffs, such as nuts,

seeds, large kernels or stalks,

– the processing of materials that are not foodstuffs,
– utilisation for commercial or industrial purposes,
– for use in moist environments or outdoors.

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Use only the accessories and spare parts that are
specified for this appliance. Other parts are possibly
not sufficiently suitable or safe!

Technical data

Nominal voltage: 220 - 240 V~50 Hz
Nominal power
consumption: 550 Watt
Max. capacity: 1.75 l
Protection class: II
CO time: 3 Minutes

The C.O. Time (Continuous Operation) details how
long an appliance may be used without the motor
overheating and being damaged. When the specified
C.O. Time has been reached, the appliance must be
switched off until the motor has cooled itself down.

Unpacking

• Remove all packaging materials or protective fo­ils from the appliance. Retain the packaging, so
that you can store the appliance with protection
or send it by post, e.g. should it need repair.

• Before taking the appliance into use, check to
ensure that it is free of damage, check also that
the power cable and plug as well as all accesso­ries and appliance parts are undamaged.

• Carefully clean all components before taking the
appliance into use for the first time
(see “Cleaning”).

Items supplied

After unpacking, check to ensure all items are
avail-able. Being supplied are:
1 x Motor block, with power cable and plug
1 x Mixer jug, with permanently assembled cutters
1 x Lid
1 x Filling cap
1 x Operating instruction

Appliance description

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Filling cap

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Cover

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Mixer jug

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Cutter

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Switch

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Power cable

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Motor block

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Cable storage

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Scale

Preparing for use

When all components have been cleaned as described
under “Cleaning”:

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Position the appliance such that, ...

– that the power cable

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passes through the re-

cess at the rear of the appliance,

– the power plug is immediately accessible, so that

it can be quickly withdrawn in the event of
danger.

– the appliance stands firmly and without risk of

slipping or tipping when under vibration.

– that the power cable

y

is not in the working
area and thus not presenting a risk of being inad­vertently snagged and tipping the appliance
over.

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Operation

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Warning!

The motor switches itself off as soon as the mixing
jug

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is removed from the motor block u. It could
then be overlooked that the appliance is still swit­ched on. The motor will thus start of its own accord
as soon as the mixing jug

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is replaced on it:

Therefore:

• First insert the power plug into the wall socket

when the mixer jug

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is filled and mounted with

its lid fitted and closed.

• Before mounting the mixing jug always check to

see that the appliance is switched off or that the
power plug has been removed.

• Before removing the mixer jug

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, switch the ap­pliance off, remove the power plug and wait for
the motor to stop revolving.

Filling and mounting the mixer jug

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ake the mixer attachment efrom the motor unit

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and remove the lid w.

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Fill the mixer attachment eand then press the
lid

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firmly back onto the mixer attachment e.
Ensure that the pourer nose on the mixer attach­ment

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is also closed.

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Insert the filling cap qinto the lid opening and
secure it by turning it clockwise.

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Place the ready filled and sealed mixer jug

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onto the motor block u. Lightly turn the mixer
jug

e

until you can press it down. The motor

can start only when the mixer jug

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is securely

positioned.

Selecting operating speeds

When the mixer jug eis filled, completely sealed
and securely fitted to the motor block

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, you can

then switch the appliance on.

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Place the switch ton ...

– Level 1-3

for fluid or soft foodstuffs, for mixing, blending
and stirring

– Level 3-5

for firmer foodstuffs or for hacking

– Level Ice Crush/Clean

for short, powerful impulse operation, e.g. for
crushing icecubes or when cleaning. So as not
to overburden the motor, the switch

t

does not

engage in this position. Hence, hold the switch

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in this position for short periods only.

Notice

Fill the mixer attachment ewith a maximum of
180 g of ice cubes. If filled with more than this, the
appliance cannot optimally crush them.

Filling when in use

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Warning!

Should you wish to insert further foodstuffs during
operation, you may ONLY open the filling cap

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provided for this purpose.

• Under no circumstance should you open the lid

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. Pieces of the foodstuff could be thrown out at

high speeds!

• Do not insert cutlery items or mixing tools into
the mixing jug

e

when the appliance is in use.
There is a considerable risk of injury should these
make contact with the swiftly rotating cutters

r

!
To insert something when the appliance is in
operation, ...

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turn the filling cap qanti-clockwise and remo­ve it.

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Afterwards, replace the filling cap qinto the

lid and secure it by turning it clockwise.

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Removing the mixer

When the processing of the foodstuffs is complete:

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Always first place the switch tinto the OFF
position ("0") and remove the power plug.

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Wait until the motor has come to a complete
standstill before lifting the mixer jug

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straight

up. It does not need to be turned.

Useful tips

– The best results when blending firm ingredients

are achieved by placing small portions one after
the other into the mixer jug

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instead of inser-

ting a single large portion.

– When processing firm ingredients, cut them into

small pieces (2-3 cm).

– When mixing liquid ingredients begin first of all

with a small measure of fluids. Gradually add
more fluids to the mixture through the filling cap.

– The appliance can be stabilised by placing your

hand on top of the closed liquidiser during opera­tion.

– For the stirring of firm or very viscous foodstuffs

it can be beneficial to use the impulse-operation,
which helps avoid a blocking of the cutters

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.

Notice

Do not use the appliance to crush grains of cooking
salt, refined sugar or white sugar. For example, to
make powdered sugar.

Cleaning

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Caution!

Before starting to clean the liquidiser and its
components:

• Ensure that the motor is switched off and the

power plug removed from the socket.

Under no circumstance may the motor block

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be submersed in water or other fluids.This
could result in you receiving a fatal electric
shock and the appliance could be damaged.

• Never open the housing of the appliance. This
brings with it the risk of receiving a fatal electric
shock.

• Never disassemble the cutters

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and never re-

ach into the mixer jug

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. The cutters rare ex-

tremely sharp!

• Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the

plastic surfaces, they could be damaged by them.

Cleaning the mixer

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So that you do not injure yourself on the cutters

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, clean the mixer jug eonly with a long

handled dishwasher brush.

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In the event of stubborn soiling, you can also cle­an the mixer attachment

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in the dishwasher.

For this, take the mixer attachment

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apart, as
described later. Otherwise, tensions may occur
during the washing process and the mixer at­tachment

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could be damaged.

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Clean the lid wand the filling cap qin a dish-

washer or with the normal washing up.

If you clean the liquidiser directly after use, you can
often achieve a satisfactory and hygienic level of
cleaning with the following alternative:

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Fill the mixer attachment ewith 750 ml of wa­ter and add a few drops of mild detergent. Clo­se the lid (2) and place the mixer attachment

e

on the motor block u. Insert the plug into a
mains power socket and activate the Ice
Crush/Clean switch, causing the cutters to rotate
in the water with maximum revolutions.
Afterwards, rinse the mixer attachment

e

with
lots of clean water, such that all soap residues
are removed.

Should this not dislodge the soiling, you can separate
the lower plastic part of the mixer jug

e

(with the cut-

ters

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) from the the glass part:

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Remove the mixer jug efrom the motor block

u

.

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Turn the plastic element  of the mixer attach­ment

e

anti-clockwise, such that it allows itself to

be released from the glass element .

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Attention!

Take care with the cutters . They are very sharp.
Risk of injury!

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Clean both parts thoroughly in a mild soapy
solution or in a dishwasher.

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Place the plastic part  of the mixer attachment

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back onto the glass part  of the mixer at-

tachment

e

and screw it tight. Ensure that the se-

aling ring  is correctly fitted.

Cleaning the motor block

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Use a dry cloth or, at the most, a lightly moistened
one for cleaning the plastic surfaces.

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At every cleaning check that the contact switch
in the receptor for the mixer jug

e

is not blok­ked by soiling residues. If you cannot dislodge
any blockages with the corner of a piece of pa­per, make contact with Customer Services. Un­der no circumstances should you use a hard ob­ject, this could damage the contact switch.

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Remove any possible residues on the underside
of the motor block

u

only with a dry cloth or a
stiff bristled brush. Ensure that nothing can enter
through the ventilation opening of the appliance.

After cleaning

Allow all parts to dry well before re-assembling and
re-using the liquidiser.

Storage

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If you do not intend to use the liquidiser for an
extended period, clean it thoroughly (see chapter
"Cleaning").

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Wrap the power cable yaround the cable sto­rage

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on the base of the motor block u.

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Store the liquidiser at a cool and dry location.

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Disposal

Do not dispose of the appliance in your
normal domestic waste. This product is
subject to the European guideline
2002/96/EC.

Dispose of the appliance through an approved dis­posal centre or at your community waste facility.
Observe the currently applicable regulations.
In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal
centre.

Dispose of all packaging materials in an
environmentally responsible manner.

Warranty & Service

The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from
the date of purchase. The appliance has been ma­nufactured with care and meticulously examined be­fore delivery. Please retain your receipt as proof of
purchase. In the event of a warranty claim, please
make contact by telephone with our Service Depart­ment. Only in this way can a post-free despatch for
your goods be assured.

The warranty covers only claims for material and
maufacturing defects, but not for transport damage,
for wearing parts or for damage to fragile compo­nents, e.g. buttons or batteries. This product is for
private use only and is not intended for commercial
use. The warranty is void in the case of abusive and
improper handling, use of force and internal tampe­ring not carried out by our authorized service
branch. Your statutory rights are not restricted in
any way by this warranty.
The warranty period will not be extended by repairs
made under warranty. This applies also to replaced
and repaired parts. Any damage and defects extant
on purchase must be reported immediately after un­packing the appliance, at the latest, two days after
the purchase date. Repairs made after the expira­tion of the warranty period are subject to payment.

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BURGSTRASSE 21
44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY

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