kogan Vitablast Blender User Guide

Vitablast Blender

1400W Vitablast Blender KAVTABLSTXBQuick Start Guide

Safety Warnings

• Read all instructions before use, and keep a copy handy for-future reference.
• Remove and discard all packaging materials and stickers before use.
• This appliance is for house hold use only. Do not use in moving vehicles or on boats. Do not useoutdoors, and do not use for any purposes other than its intended use.
• Unplug the blender when the work is done.
• Never open the jar lid until the motor has completely stopped working.
• Never immerse the motor into water for cleaning.
• Keep children away when operating. Children should never be allowed to use this product.
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lackof experience and knowledge if they have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
• Do not use the appliance near the edge of a counter top or table. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free or water and other substances. Please be aware that vibration during use may cause the appliance to move in unexpected ways.
• Do not use the appliance on (or close to) a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven or surface.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a counter top or to become knotted.
• To avoid electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor base in water or any other liquids.
• Installation of a residual current device (such as a standard safety switch on your wall socket) is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch (with a rated residual operating current not more than 30mA) be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. · In order to avoid the possible hazard of the unit starting by itself due to inadvertent resetting of the overload protector on the motor, do not attach an external switching device (such as a timer) or connect the appliance to a circuit that can switch the unit on and off.
• Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or if the appliance is dropped or damaged in any way. Stop use immediately and contact the Kogan customer support team.
• Before first use, wash the jug with warm soapy water.
• Only use the blender jug and lid that is supplied. The use of accessories not supplied by Kogan.com may result in fire, electric shock, damage to the unit or personal injury.
• Always ensure the appliance is fully assembled securely before operating.
• If the motor appears to be straining under a heavy load, do not operate continuously for longer than 10 seconds at a time. Allow the motor to rest for 1 minute between uses on heavy loads.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.
• Keep fingers, hands, hair and clothing away from the blades during use. Always unplug the appliance and unplug at the wall before reaching into the jug.
• Be careful when handling or cleaning the jug as the blade are very sharp.
• Do not remove the jug from the base while the blender is operating.
• Never attempt to use appliance with damaged blades or with any foreign utensils inside the jug.
• Never blend boiling hot liquids. Allow the temperature to drop before putting into the jug for blending.
• Be careful if hot liquids are being poured into the jug, as it may be ejected out of the jug due to sudden steaming.
• Do not expose the jug to temperature extremes. For example do not pour extremely hot liquids into a jug that is cold from having frozen ingredients in it.
• Before moving the blender, cleaning or putting it away, always turn the blender off and unplug it at the wall. · Never run the blender while empty.
• Do not attempt to sharpen the blades yourself.
• Do not overfill.

AttentionPlease handle this product with care and inspect irregularly to insurrection good working order. If the product, power supply cordor plugs how sany signs of damage: stop use,unplug and contact Kogan.com support.

Features

• Multi-functional (fruits, vegetables, ices, smoothies etc.)
• Industrial grade, efficient and powerful motor
• Double safety protection (overheat and over-current protection)
• Multi-adjustable speed settings
• Pulse switch: convenient burst operation at top speed with a single switch
• Stainless steel 6-ended blade · Large, unbreakable compression-resistant mixing jar

Functions

Different processes for different ingredients can be categorised as:

1. Dry Preparation (for dried herbs, coffee beans, nuts, grains, rock sugar etc.) Note: if blending nuts, do not exceed the 250ml line on the mixing jar.
2. Wet Preparation (for fruits, vegetables etc.)
3. Ice Blend / Ice Cube Crush (for coffee, cocoa, almond powder etc.)

Caution

• Make sure the power switch is set to ‘OFF’ before plugging the unit in to a power socket.
• Ensure the mixing jar is in place on the main base securely before switching on the poweror activating the pulse.
• Do not place anything metal or hard into the jar, such as knives, forks, wood, glass etc..
• Hold the jar when turning the motor on.
• Allow enough space on all sides for good ventilation.
• Clean the jar, mixing pole, cap and button after each use.
• Do not use your hand to wash the jar to avoid injuries. Clean the main base with a damp cloth. Never immerse it in water. Never operate the blended continuously for more than 3 minutes. After 3 minutes of use, allow the unit 1 minute to rest and cool down. (If you are mixing at the max speed, please only use for 1 minute, then allow 1 minute of rest). Do not try to dismantle the unit for any reason. Any repairs must be carried out by a Kogan technician.

Jammed Ingredients

WARNING: FAILURE TO TURN BLENDER OFF AND UNPLUG IT BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY FORMS OF MAINTENANCE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!When blending certain ingredients, chunks may become stuck below the blades. This can often be indicated by a loud noise emitted from the blender. If this occurs, please follow these steps:

1. Turn the blender OFF and unplug the power plug.
2. Remove the jar from the motor base and remove the lid.
3. Using a plastic utensil, carefully shift the ingredients from underneath the blades.
4. Place the container back correctly onto the motor base, close the lid, plug the unit backinto the power socket and proceed with the blending process.Note: if the ingredients continue to get jammed, it is recommended that you completely remove the large chunks, chop them down to a smaller size and then continue blending.

Troubleshooting

Product Specifications

If you have any further questions, please contact the Kogan customer support team.