SMEG BLF03 Blender Instruction Manual

The manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary for the improvement of its products without prior notice. The illustrations and descriptions contained in this manual are therefore not binding and are merely indicative.

1 Important Information for the User

1.1 Intended Use

The appliance can be used for mixing, blending various ingredients and crushing ice. Any other use is considered improper use.

• Do not use the appliance for purposes other than those for which it was designed.
• This appliance is not designed to operate with external timers or remote control systems.
• Use the appliance exclusively indoors.
• The appliance must not be powered by an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the mains.
• The appliance and bottle accessory* are intended for domestic and similar uses, such as:
• in kitchen areas for staff in shops, offices and other working environments;
• in bed and breakfasts and guest houses;
• by guests in hotels, motels and residences.
• Other uses, such as in restaurants, bars and cafés, are incorrect.
• The bottle accessory can only be used in combination with the BLF03 blender. The accessory can be used to chop, mix and emulsify various ingredients for preparing drinks, juices and smoothies to be consumed indoors or outdoors.
• Do not use the appliance for unintended purposes.
• The use of this appliance is permitted for persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or instructed on the safe use of the appliance and if they understand the associated risks.
• The use of this appliance is not permitted for children. Keep the appliance and the power cable out of the reach of children.
• Children must not play with the appliance.

1.2 General Safety Warnings

• Before using the appliance, read this user manual carefully.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is in operation.
• Do not immerse the appliance, the power cable or the plug in water or other liquids.
• Do not use the appliance if the power cable or plug is damaged or if the appliance has fallen on the floor or if it shows any damage.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, contact the manufacturer, the technical assistance service or qualified personnel for its replacement to avoid any danger.
• A short cable has been intentionally provided to avoid accidents. Do not use an extension cord.
• Avoid the power cable coming into contact with sharp edges.
• Do not pull the cable to unplug the plug from the power socket.
• Do not position the appliance above or near lit gas or electric cookers, inside an oven or near heat sources.
• This appliance includes earthing for functional purposes only.
• Never attempt to modify or repair the appliance: in case of malfunction, have it repaired only by a qualified technician or contact the technical assistance service.
• Never attempt to extinguish a flame/fire with water: switch off the appliance, remove the plug from the power socket and cover the flame with a lid or a fire-resistant blanket.
• During operation, avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from moving parts during operation to avoid injury and/or damage to the appliance.
• Always unplug the appliance from the power supply when it is not in use, if it is left unattended or in case of malfunction.
• Always unplug the appliance from the power supply before assembling and disassembling components.
• Always unplug the appliance from the power supply and let it cool down before any cleaning operations.
• Do not use the blender without its lid.
• Check that the lid is properly closed before turning on the blender.
• Do not overfill the blender (maximum 1.5 litres).
• Do not use the blender with parts or accessories from other manufacturers.
• Use only original manufacturer spare parts. The use of spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fires, electric shocks or bodily injury.
• Place the blender only on flat and dry surfaces.
• Do not use the blender with the jug empty to avoid permanently damaging the blade assembly.
• Do not use the blender to store objects. The blender must remain empty before and after use.

1.3 Caution

• Be careful if pouring hot liquids into the jug or bottle accessory as they may splash out of the appliance due to a sudden release of steam.
• Before introducing hot liquids into the jug, let them cool to room temperature.
• To reduce the risk of injury and to avoid damaging the blender, never put your hands or utensils, such as cutlery, into the blender jug when it is in operation. You can use a wooden or plastic spatula, but only when the blender is switched off.
• Do not use harsh detergents or sharp objects to wash or remove residue from the blender jug.
• Be very careful when handling sharp blades, emptying the jug and during cleaning.
• Check that the bottle accessory and its blade assembly are correctly attached.
• Do not overfill the bottle accessory (maximum 600 ml).
• The blades are sharp: Danger of cuts! Avoid touching the blades with your hands. In the bottle accessory, be very careful when assembling and disassembling the blade assembly.
• Switch off the appliance and unplug it from the mains before changing accessories or touching moving parts during operation.
• Avoid touching moving parts such as the blade assembly.
• Do not use the blender without the jug or bottle accessory.
• Instructions for correct cleaning of the appliance are provided in section «5 Cleaning and Maintenance».

1.4 Connecting the Appliance

Ensure that the mains voltage and frequency correspond to those indicated on the data plate at the bottom of the appliance.

In case of incompatibility between the socket and the appliance plug, contact the technical assistance service for their replacement.

1.5 Manufacturer's Liability

The manufacturer disclaims all liability for damage to persons and property caused by:

• Use of the appliance other than intended;
• Failure to read the user manual;
• Alteration of even a single part of the appliance;
• Use of non-original spare parts;
• Non-compliance with safety warnings.

Keep these instructions carefully. If the appliance is passed on to others, also hand over these user instructions.

These instructions can be downloaded from the Smeg website «www.smeg.com».

1.6 Disposal

This appliance must be disposed of separately from other waste (Directive 2012/19/EU).

• This appliance does not contain substances in quantities considered hazardous to health and the environment, in accordance with current European directives.
• Old electrical appliances must not be disposed of with household waste! In compliance with current legislation, electrical appliances that have reached the end of their useful life must be handed over to selective collection centres for electrical and electronic waste. For further information, contact local authorities or the managers of selective collection centres.
• Hand over packaging materials to selective collection centres.

2 Description of the Appliance (Fig. A)

1. Measuring cap
2. Lid with pouring spout
3. 1.5 litre jug
4. Jug blades
5. Control knob
6. START/STOP button
7. Pulse button
8. Motor base
9. Cord winder compartment
10. 600 ml bottle accessory with cap and lid*
11. Bottle accessory blade assembly

2.1 Before First Use

Danger of electric shock

• Plug the plug into a compliant and earthed socket.
• Do not tamper with the earthing.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to observe these warnings may result in fire, electric shock or death.

Remove any labels and stickers from the blender and clean the motor base with a damp cloth.

Disassemble the blender jug.

Wash and dry thoroughly (see «5.2 Cleaning Parts»).

Danger of accidental start-up

Ensure the blender is unplugged from the power socket before assembling or disassembling the blade assembly.

2.2 Description of Parts (Fig. A)

Measuring cap (1)

It can be used for measuring ingredients.

Lid with pouring spout (2)

The lid, fitted with a seal, seals the blender jug and the hole in the centre allows for easy addition of ingredients while the blender is in operation.

1.5 litre Tritan™ jug (3)

Jug with spout and litre and cup markings. Minimum capacity 0.25 litre (1 cup) and maximum 1.5 litres (6 cups).

Jug blades (4)

The stainless steel blade assembly allows for crushing ice or preparing smoothies, milkshakes, cocktails, etc.

2.3 Description of Controls

Control knob (5)

The knob allows you to select one of four manual speeds or activate the four pre-set programs: Smoothie, Green Smoothie, Ice Crusher, and Auto-Clean. For more information on speed selection, see «4.1 Suggestions for Speed Setting and Use of Pre-set Programs».

START/STOP button (6)

The button allows you to start/stop the blender.

Pulse button (7)

This function allows you to blend at maximum speed while operating in manual speed or can be used alone at different intensities (See «4 Functions»).

2.4 Description of Accessories*

600 ml bottle accessory, cap with spout and lid (10)

Tritan™ bottle with spout cap and lid with silicone seal.

Bottle accessory blade assembly (11)

The stainless steel blade assembly allows for preparing fruit purees, milkshakes, cocktails, etc.

Sharp blades
Danger of cuts

• Avoid touching the blades with your hands.
• Be very careful when assembling and disassembling the blade assembly.

The accessories that may come into contact with food are made with materials compliant with current legislation.

3 Use

3.1 First Use

Wash and dry all components thoroughly as indicated in chapter «5 Cleaning and Maintenance».

3.2 How to Use the Blender

(Fig. B)

• Insert the blender jug (3) into the motor base (8).
• Add the ingredients into the jug (3), being careful not to exceed the maximum capacity (1.5 litres/6 cups).
• Place the lid (2) with the measuring cap (1) on the jug (3). Ensure the lid (2) is tightly closed.
• Plug the blender into the power socket. The red LED will light up to indicate the presence of voltage.
• Select the desired speed or a pre-set program using the control knob (5).

The PULSE button can be used in conjunction with speeds 1-3.

• Press the START button to begin blending. Consult the «4.1 Suggestions for Speed Setting and Use of Pre-set Programs» table.

Important

Do not run at speeds 1-4 for more than one minute continuously (TBC).

• You can add more ingredients during blending by removing the measuring cap (1) and pouring the ingredients through the lid's hole (2).

Danger

The blender is not designed for dry mixing or chopping food. Only add dry food with sufficient liquid to avoid overheating the blender and permanently damaging the blade assembly.

• At the end of blending, if you selected a speed from 1 to 4, press the STOP button, turn the control knob (5) to '0' and unplug the blender from the power socket. If a pre-set program was selected, the appliance will stop automatically. See section «4 Functions» for more information.

Erasing/Interrupting Blending

You can erase or interrupt the blending cycle at any time by pressing the START/STOP button.

The speeds from 1 to 4 allow continuous blending. You can interrupt the operation by pressing the STOP button. You can change the speed at any time during the blending process.

3.3 How to Use the Bottle Accessory* (Fig. C)

Sharp blades

Danger of cuts

• Avoid touching the blades with your hands.
• Be very careful when assembling and disassembling the blade assembly.
• Add the ingredients into the bottle (10), being careful not to exceed the maximum capacity (600 ml).

For best results, it is suggested to:

• first insert hard ingredients, then soft ones, and finally liquids;
• ensure the quantity of liquid ingredients does not exceed 400 ml;
• do not exceed the maximum capacity of 600 ml.

Risk of damage to the appliance

The Ice Crusher program cannot be used with the bottle accessory. If you wish to add ice cubes, crush them using the blender jug, then transfer them to the bottle.

• Attach the blade holder (11) to the bottle, turning it clockwise. Ensure it is tightly secured.
• Place the blender base on a flat, horizontal surface. Connect it to the power socket.
• Turn the bottle (10) upside down and place it on the motor base (8).
• Select the desired speed using the control knob (5) or one of the four pre-set programs depending on the desired result and operate the blender to prepare the drink.
• At the end of blending, if you selected a speed from 1 to 4, press the STOP button, turn the control knob to '0' and unplug the blender from the power socket. If a pre-set program was selected, the appliance will stop automatically. See section «4 Functions» for more information.

4 Functions

Safety Lock

The blender is equipped with a safety lock that automatically switches it off when you remove the jug. It also has a motor protection device that activates in case of overload.

Smooth Start System

When the appliance starts, the speed gradually increases until it reaches the selected speed. This prevents damage to the appliance and utensils, as well as the ejection of ingredients, while achieving a better blend. The Smooth Start function only works when a speed between 1 and 4 is selected, and it does not work in conjunction with the PULSE mode or pre-set programs.

PULSE Function

When the product is operating at speeds 1-3, pressing the PULSE button makes the blender operate at maximum speed. When the button is released, the appliance returns to the initially selected speed. When the product is switched off, by turning the knob to one of the 4 speeds, pressing the PULSE button makes the blender operate at the intensity corresponding to the selected speed.

• The PULSE function does not work in conjunction with pre-set programs.

Pre-selected Settings

By selecting one of the four pre-set programs, after pressing the START button, the blender will start operating automatically and the LED of the central button will light up solid to indicate that the cycle is active. Once the cycle is complete, the button's LED will turn off.

For more information, consult the «4.1 Suggestions for Speed Setting and Use of Pre-set Programs» table.

4.1 Suggestions for Speed Setting and Use of Pre-set Programs

The blender is equipped with a specific automatic cleaning function:

The speeds indicated in the table are indicative and may vary depending on the recipe, the interaction between the different ingredients used, and the desired consistency.

Suggestions for Using the Blender

• For best results, it is recommended to:
• dice the food to be blended.
• put liquids in first, then leafy green vegetables, then soft ingredients and dried fruits/seeds/cereals, and finally ice cubes/frozen ingredients.
• it may be necessary to interrupt operation to slide ingredients down the sides of the blender jug with a spatula.
• When blending liquid and dry ingredients, it is advisable to add the liquid ingredients first, then the dry ingredients.
• Remove any hard elements from the food to be blended (e.g., cores or pits from fruits, bones from meat, and the like).
• Do not let food residues dry for too long inside the jug and on the blades, as it may be difficult to remove them. If you cannot remove them immediately, pour in some hot water and let it soak.
• Do not blend hot food. Before blending, let the food cool to room temperature.

5 Cleaning and Maintenance

Improper use. Danger of electric shock

Ensure the blender is unplugged from the power socket before assembling or disassembling the blade assembly.

Improper use. Risk of surface damage.

• Do not use steam jets to clean the appliance.
• Do not use chlorine-based, ammonia-based or bleach-based cleaning products on parts with metal finishes (e.g., anodized, nickel-plated, chrome-plated).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (e.g., powder products, stain removers, and metal scouring pads).
• Do not use rough, abrasive materials, or sharp metal scrapers.

5.1 Cleaning the Motor Base

For good surface preservation, clean them regularly after each use, after letting them cool down. Clean with a soft, damp cloth and a neutral detergent.

5.2 Cleaning Parts

Sharp blades
Danger of cuts

• Avoid touching the blades with your hands.
• Be very careful when assembling and disassembling the blade assembly.

Blender

• Wash the jug with warm soapy water, NEVER in the dishwasher, or use the pre-set AUTO-CLEAN program.
• The blender lid (2) and measuring cap (1) can be washed by hand, in warm water and neutral detergent, or in the dishwasher.
• Ensure parts are completely dry before reassembling them on the blender.

Bottle Accessory*

• The bottle (10) can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher, taking care to remove the blade assembly (11), or by using the pre-set AUTO-CLEAN program.
• The blade assembly (11) can only be washed by hand, in warm water and with a neutral detergent.
• Ensure parts are completely dry before reassembling them on the blender.

5.3 Using the Auto-Clean Option for the Jug/Bottle Accessory

• Fill the jug/bottle accessory with a few drops of warm water and neutral detergent.
• Select the pre-set AUTO-CLEAN program.
• Press the START button.
• Remove the jug/bottle accessory, empty it and rinse it.
• Dry thoroughly.

What to do if...

If the problem is not resolved or in the event of other types of faults, contact the nearest assistance service.

6 Recipes

Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 pitted nectarines (or canned peaches in syrup) and cut into pieces
• 125 g frozen raspberries
• 125 g frozen strawberries
• 125 ml orange juice
• 125 ml apple juice

Preparation:

1. Pour the nectarine pieces and all the juices into the blender jug.
2. Add the frozen fruit.
3. Turn the control knob to the Smoothie program and operate the appliance by pressing the START button.

Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 240 ml water
• 300 g green grapes
• 180 g pineapple, peeled and halved
• 120 g fresh spinach
• 110 g small banana, peeled
• 130 g ice cubes

Preparation:

1. Pour the fruit pieces and water into the blender jug.
2. Add the ice cubes.
3. Turn the control knob to the Green Smoothie program and operate the blender by pressing the START button.

Whipped Cream

Ingredients:

• 500 g cold whipping cream for pastry
• 50 g icing sugar

Preparation

1. Whip the fresh cream in the blender at speed 3 for about 30 seconds.
2. You can interrupt the blender operation by pressing the STOP button.
3. Add the icing sugar.
4. Select speed 4 and whip for another 15 seconds, until the cream is fully whipped. The cream can also be whipped without powdered sugar. In this case, select speed 4 and whip for 40 seconds.

Vegetable Puree

Ingredients:

• 300 g courgettes (or vegetables of your choice)
• 100 g water or broth

Preparation

1. Steam the courgettes and cut them into small pieces.
2. Transfer the vegetable pieces to the blender and mix at speed 4 for 45 seconds, gradually adding water or vegetable broth to obtain a smooth cream.