Panasonic Blender Operating Instructions

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully to use the product correctly and safely. Keep these Operating Instructions for future use. Panasonic will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use or failure to comply with these instructions.

Safety Precautions

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or fire, please observe the following:

The following signals indicate the degree of harm and damage when the product is misused:

• WARNING: Indicates potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
• CAUTION: Indicates potential hazard that could result in minor injury or property damage.

The symbols are classified and explained as follows:

• ?: This symbol indicates prohibition.
• ❗: This symbol indicates a requirement that must be followed.

General Warnings

• WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, fire due to short circuit, smoke, scald, or injury.
• Do not allow infants and children to play with packaging material (it may cause suffocation).
• Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this appliance. Contact Panasonic Service Centre for inspection or repair.
• Do not damage the power cord or power plug. Following actions are strictly prohibited: modifying, touching on or placing near heating elements or hot surfaces, bending, twisting, pulling, hanging/pulling over sharp edges, putting heavy objects on top, bundling the power cord, or carrying the appliance by the power cord.
• Do not plug or unplug the power plug with wet hands.
• Do not use the appliance if the power cord or power plug is damaged or the power plug is loosely connected to the outlet. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service centre, or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
• Insert the power plug firmly.
• Do not immerse the motor housing, power cord, or power plug in water, or splash it with water and/or any liquid.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep the appliance and its power cord out of reach of children.
• Dust off the power plug regularly by unplugging it and wiping with a dry cloth.
• Discontinue using the appliance immediately and unplug in the unlikely event that this appliance stops working properly (e.g., for abnormal occurrences or breaking down):
  • The power plug or the power cord become abnormally hot.
  • The appliance power fails.
  • The motor housing is deformed, has visible damage, or is abnormally hot.
  • There is a crack on the blender jug or other parts.
  • There is an unpleasant smell.
  • There is abnormal turning noise while in use.
  • There is another abnormality or failure.
  Contact Panasonic Service Centre for inspection or repair.
• Make sure the voltage indicated on the label of the appliance is the same as your local supply. Also, avoid plugging other devices into the same outlet to prevent electric overheating. However, if you are connecting a number of power plugs, make sure the total wattage does not exceed the rated wattage of the outlet.
• Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the blender jug as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.

General Cautions

• CAUTION: To avoid risk of electric leakage, electric shock, fire due to short circuit, scald, injury, or property damage.
• Do not use the appliance on the following places:
  • On uneven surfaces, on carpets, or tablecloths etc.
  • Place where it may be splashed with water or near a heat source.
  • Near any open water such as bathtubs, sinks, or other containers.
  • Near a wall or furniture.
  Place the appliance on a firm, dry, clean, flat worktop.
• Do not blend or place over 60°C ingredients into the blender jug.
• Do not put any liquids or wet ingredients into the mill container (MX-EX1011, MX-EX1031 only).
• Do not open the lid and put your fingers or utensils (such as spoon or fork) into the blender jug while the appliance is operating.
• Do not stretch the gasket to avoid deforming.
• Do not replace any parts of the appliance with non-genuine spare parts.
• Do not carry the appliance by holding the power cord, blender jug, or mill container.
• Do not insert any object in the gaps of the appliance.
• Do not blend more than the working capacity marked on the blender jug. For the mill container, do not place more than the maximum quantity (MX-EX1011, MX-EX1031 only).
• Do not use prohibited ingredients as stated in these instructions.
• Do not push the safety lock pin with any implement such as a thin stick, etc.
• Unplug the appliance when it is not in use. Make sure to hold the power plug when unplugging it; never pull on the power cord.
• Beware not to trip over or get caught in the power cord while in use.
• To avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
• Care shall be taken when handling the sharp blades, emptying the blender jug, mill container, and during cleaning. Do not clean the blender blade or mill blade by bare hand.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling, moving, or cleaning.
• Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing attachments or approaching parts that move in use.
• Ensure to operate and rest the appliance as stated on the specification table.
• Ensure to clean the appliance, especially surfaces in contact with food, after use.
• This product is intended for household use only.

Important Information

• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not drop the appliance or attachments to avoid damaging it.
• Do not wrap the power cord around the motor housing.
• Make sure the parts or attachments are set firmly before use.
• Do not operate the appliance without ingredients.
• Be sure the mill gasket is attached properly to prevent leakage (MX-EX1011, MX-EX1031 only).

Parts Names and Instructions

Blender

Models: MX-EX1001/MX-EX1011: 1 set, MX-EX1031: 2 sets

• Lid
• Blender jug (Working capacity: Approximately 1000 mL)
• Blender blade
• Motor housing
• Power plug
• Power cord

* The shape of the plug may be different from illustration.

Dry mill (MX-EX1011, MX-EX1031 only)

• Mill container
• Mill gasket
• Mill blade
• Mill container base

Accessory

• Scraper: During blending, use the scraper only through the lid opening. Do not use with the lid off.

Rotary switch

• 0: OFF
• 1: ON (continuous operation)
• P: Pulse (the blade rotates only while the switch is being turned to "P" position). Repeatedly turn and release for intermittent rotation.

Before Use

Clean all detachable parts before using the appliance for the first time or when you have not used it for a while, and then assemble them securely.

Blender

The blender is intended for:

• Blending fluids (e.g., fruit/vegetable juices, smoothies, soups, sauces).
• Pureeing cooked ingredients (e.g., for baby foods).

Prohibited Ingredients

• Meat
• Fish
• Commercial ice cubes
• Hard ingredients (e.g., dried beans, turmeric, frozen food)
• Sticky ingredients (e.g., peanut butter)
• Ingredients with low water content (e.g., boiled potatoes)

Handling Precautions

• Dice food first (1-2 cm), then blend with liquid.
• Do not place ingredients with a maximum total volume exceeding 1000 mL in the blender jug.
• Do not operate more than 3 minutes at one time; rest about 1 minute before use again.

Dry mill (MX-EX1011, MX-EX1031 only)

The dry mill is intended for grinding dry ingredients (e.g., pepper, dried chilies, coffee beans, dried soy beans, dried peas, sesame seeds, rice, wheat, nuts (shelled), breadcrumbs).

Note: Do not put any liquids or wet ingredients into the mill container.

Guidelines of Maximum Quantity to be Placed in Mill Container

Handling Precautions

• Do not place any ingredients more than 50 g in the mill container.
• Do not operate more than 1 minute; rest about 2 minutes before use again.

How to Use

Blender

1. Place the ingredients into the blender jug, and then close the lid. Pour liquid first, followed by soft ingredients and then others (liquid, soft ingredients, hard ingredients, ice cubes).
2. Attach the blender jug to the motor housing. Align the [align mark] on the motor housing with the [align mark] on the blender jug. Twist the blender jug clockwise until you hear a click sound. (Blender jug can only be attached by these steps.)
3. Plug in. Hold the blender jug, and then turn the rotary switch to "1" position to start. (Refer to P. EN8 if the appliance stops during operation.)
4. When blending is completed, turn the rotary switch to "0" position to switch off. Unplug. Turn the blender jug anticlockwise to remove it, open the lid, and take out the ingredients.

Dry mill (MX-EX1011, MX-EX1031 only)

1. Turn the mill container upside down and place the ingredients in it. Twist the mill container base clockwise until you hear a click sound.
2. Attach the mill container to the motor housing. Ensure the mill gasket is not damaged and placed properly before assembly. Align the [align mark] on the motor housing with the [align mark] on the mill container. Twist the mill container clockwise until you hear a click sound. (Mill container can only be attached by these steps.)
3. Plug in. Hold the mill container, and then turn the rotary switch to "1" position to start. (Refer to P. EN8 if the appliance stops during operation.)
4. When grinding is completed, turn the rotary switch to "0" position to switch off. Unplug. Turn the mill container anticlockwise to remove it, open the mill container, and take out the ingredients.

How to use the scraper

• It can be inserted through the lid opening while blending without interfering with the blender blade.
• Slide the scraper through the lid opening and scrape to remove food sticking to the blender jug sides.
• To avoid ingredients splattering, it is recommended to insert the scraper from the lid opening when using the blender jug.

Scraper is useful when:

• Too little liquid makes ingredients hard to blend (e.g., for dips, sauces, curry dishes).
• Ingredients stick to the inner side of the container (e.g., garlic, chile pepper).

Cleaning and Care

• Unplug before cleaning.
• Clean the parts thoroughly after every use. Keep all parts clean and dry always.
• Do not wash any part of the appliance in the dishwasher.
• Do not use benzine, thinner, bleach, alcohol, nylon face of sponge, metal brushes, or polish powder etc.
• Some discoloration of the plastic parts may occur upon usage, but it does not affect usage.

Blender jug prewash

Add 400 mL clean water into the blender jug, plug in, and blend for about 1 minute.

Containers and other parts

Wash each part in cold or lukewarm water with a soft sponge. Carefully clean blades with a brush. Rinse and dry thoroughly. (Brush is not provided.) Remove the mill gasket before washing.

Storing

• Assemble the mill container base with the mill container (MX-EX1011, MX-EX1031 only).
• Dry the lid thoroughly, then keep it separately.

Mill container base

Carefully clean blades with a brush. Do not use water. (Brush is not provided.)

Motor housing

Wipe motor housing with a damp cloth.

Safety Lock

The safety lock has been designed to prevent the blender from switching on when the blender jug or mill container is not properly in place.

[Diagram showing safety lock pin]

Overload and Overheating Protection

In case of overload and overheating, the protection device is triggered to stop operation, and this is not abnormal. After rotation stops, follow the below steps:

• Do not use the appliance repeatedly without any countermeasure.
• Turn the rotary switch to "0" position, unplug the appliance.
• Remove blender jug or mill container from motor housing. Reduce the ingredients to less than half. (For blender jug, you can also add liquid.) Remove the prohibited ingredient if used.
• Reset the blender jug or mill container, start blending again. (P. EN6)

If the appliance still does not operate after performing the above, overheating protection has been activated. Turn the rotary switch to "0" position, unplug, and rest the appliance for about 15 minutes or more (until the motor housing returns to a normal temperature) to release overheating protection before using again. (If the appliance still does not operate, contact Panasonic Service Centre for inspection or repair.)

Troubleshooting

Check the following points before calling or arranging for repair.

Specifications