SILVERCREST SSMKC 600 A1 Stand Mixer Blender Instruction Manual

SILVERCREST SSMKC 600 A1 Stand Mixer Blender

Operating instructions

Introduction

You have selected a high-quality product. These operating instructions are a part of this product. They contain important information on safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and only for the specified areas of application. In addition, pass these documents on, together with the product, to any future owner.

Intended use

This appliance is intended exclusively for …

  • mixing, puréeing and stirring foods as well as crushing ice cubes,
  • use exclusively in normal domestic amounts and only for private use in a domestic environment in dry rooms.

This appliance is not intended for …

  • chopping herbs, onions, meat and hard food components such as nuts, pits, large seeds or stalks,
  • making nut puree,
  • the processing of materials that are not foodstuffs,
  • commercial or industrial use,
  • for use in damp environments or outdoors,
  • processing hot/boiling liquids.

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

Package contents

After unpacking, check to ensure all items are available. The package contains:

  • Motor block, with power cable and plug
  • Blender
  • Lid
  • Measuring cap
  • Operating instructions

Description of the appliance

  1. Measuring cap
  2. Lid
  3. Blender
  4. Cutting blades
  5. Switch
  6. Motor block
  7. Cable retainer
  8. Scale
  9. Rubber lid seal

Technical data

  • Nominal voltage: 220 – 240 V ∼ (alternating current), 50 – 60 Hz
  • Nominal power consumption: 600 W
  • Storage capacity: approx. 2.4 litres
  • Max. fill capacity: 1.8 litres
  • Protection Class: II / (double insulation)
  • CO time: 3 minutes

The CO time (continuous operation time) is the amount of time an appliance can be operated without the motor overheating and becoming damaged. When the specified CO time has been reached, the appliance must be switched off until the motor has cooled down to room temperature.

Safety instructions

DANGER! ELECTRIC SHOCK!

  • Ensure that the appliance, the power cable and the power plug are never immersed in water or other liquids.
  • Use the appliance only in dry rooms; never use it outdoors or in damp environments.
  • Ensure that the power cable never becomes wet or damp during operation. Route the power cable in such a way that it cannot become trapped or damaged in any way.
  • Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced as soon as possible by a qualified technician or by our Customer Service Department to avoid the risk of injury.
  • 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 con-nected to the socket.
  • Check to ensure that the appliance is in a serviceable con-dition before use. The appliance may not be used if it shows signs of damage, especially to the motor block or the blender attachment.
  • Remove the plug from the socket immediately if you notice unexpected smells or noises coming from the appliance while it is in use or if there is an evident malfunction.

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!

  • NEVER insert your hand or fingers into the blender, especially when it is in use. The cutting blades are extremely sharp!
  • DO NOT remove the lid when the appliance is in operation.
  • To ensure you can react immediately in the event of danger, never leave the appliance running unattended.
  • Do not insert cutlery items or mixing tools into the blender while the appliance is in use. There is a considerable risk of injury if these come into contact with the swiftly rotating cutting blades!
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  • Never use the appliance for purposes other than those described in these instructions.
  • Risk of injury if appliance is misused.
  • The appliance should always be disconnected from the mains when not supervised and before assembly, disassembly or cleaning.
  • This appliance is not to be used by children.
  • The appliance and its mains cable must be kept away from children.
  • This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning safe use of the appliance, and if they are aware of the potential risks.
  • Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
  • Be careful when handling the appliance. The cutting blades are extremely sharp!
  • Take care when emptying the blender! The cutting blades are extremely sharp!
  • Take care when cleaning the appliance! The cutting blades are extremely sharp!
  • Switch the appliance off and disconnect the plug from the power supply before changing accessories or getting hold of parts that move during operation.
  • Always make sure that the blender is switched off before removing the jug from the motor block!
  • Use the blender only with the supplied motor block!

CAUTION! MATERIAL DAMAGE!

  • Do not use the appliance in direct sunlight or near any heatgenerating appliances.
  • NEVER fill the blender with boiling liquids or other foods!Allow these to cool to a lukewarm temperature.
  • NEVER operate the appliance when it is empty, i.e. without ingredients in the blender attachment.

Unpacking

  • Remove all packaging materials or protective films from the appliance. Retain the packaging, so that you can store the appliance safely or send it by post,
    e. g. if it needs to be repaired.
  • Before using the appliance, check that it is free of damage; check also that the power cable and plug as well as all accessories and appliance parts are undamaged.
  • Clean all components carefully before using the appliance for the first time (see “Cleaning”).

Setting up

Once all components have been cleaned as described in the section “Cleaning”:

  • Position the appliance so that, …
    • that the mains cable passes through the recess at the rear of the appliance,
    • the power plug is immediately accessible, so that it can be quickly withdrawn in the event of danger,
    • that it is stable and not liable to slip, and so that the sucker feet can attach firmly and the appliance cannot tip over due to vibration,
    • that the mains cable is not in the working area and thus does not present a risk of being inadvertently snagged and tipping the appliance over.

Operation

WARNING!

  • The motor switches off automatically as soon as the blender 3 is removed from the motor block 6 or the lid 2 is opened. In such cases it may be easy to forget that the machine is still switched on. The motor will then start unexpectedly as soon as the blender attachment 3 is fitted or the lid 2 is closed again:
    Therefore:
    • Do not insert the power plug into the wall socket until the blender 3 is filled and mounted with its lid fitted and closed.
    • Before fitting the blender, always check to see that the appliance is switched off or that the power plug has been removed.
    • Switch the appliance off first, pull the plug out and wait until the motor has come to a standstill before removing the blender 3 or opening the lid 2.

Fitting and filling the blender 

  1.  Rotate the blender 3 anticlockwise until the arrow under the blender 3 handle is located above the position. Remove the blender 3 from the motor block 6 in a vertical, upward motion.
  2.  Remove the lid 2 by rotating it anticlockwise towards position until you can pull it upwards.
  3.  Fill the blender 3 to at least to the lowest line of the scale 8 and at most to the MAX mark. For optimum results, we recommend the following maximum filling quantities:
  4. Press the lid 2 firmly down onto the blender 3. Close the lid 2 by turning it clockwise to position until it audibly engages (see Fig. 2). Ensure that the pouring spout on the blender 3 is closed. The motor cannot start until the lid 2 is fitted flush.
  5. Press the measuring cap 1 into the lid as far as the stop.
  6. Place the filled and closed blender 3 on the motor block 6. To do this, use the recesses on the motor block 6 and ensure that the arrow on the blender is pointing to the symbol while doing so. Turn the blender 3 clockwise to position until it audibly engages. The motor cannot start until the blender 3 is fitted flush.

Selecting the speed setting

Once the blender 3 is filled and sitting completely closed on the motor block 6, you can switch on the appliance. Set the switch 5 to …

  • Level 1 – 3
    for liquids or soft foodstuffs, for mixing, blending and stirring
  • Level 3 – 5
    for more solid foods or for chopping
  • Level P (pulse function)
    for short, powerful impulse operation, e.g. for crushing ice cubes or when cleaning. To prevent overloading the motor, the switch 5 does not lock in this position. Therefore, hold the switch 5 in this position for short periods only.

Filling while in use

To add more food while the appliance is in use, …

  1. Remove the measuring cap 1 from the lid 2.
  2. Add the ingredients.
  3. Press the measuring cap 1 back into the lid.

Removing the blender

Once you have finished processing the food in the attachment:

  1. Always start by setting switch 5 to the off position (“0”) and pulling out the mains plug.
  2.  Wait until the motor has come to a complete standstill before lifting the blender 3 off the motor block 6. Rotate the blender 3 anticlockwise until the arrow under the blender 3 handle is located above the position. Remove the blender 3 from the motor block 6 in a vertical, upward motion.

Useful tips

  • To achieve the best results when puréeing firm ingredients, add small amounts one after the other into the blender 3 rather than a single large portion.
  • When processing firm ingredients, cut them into small pieces (2 – 3 cm).
  • Add at least 50 ml of liquid when pureeing fruit or vegetables.
  • Add thicker ingredients (such as yoghurt) into the blender 3 first. If any of ingredients are not picked up during mixing, remove the blender 3 from the motor block 6, remove the lid 2 and stir the ingredients with a suitable implement, such as a spoon. Replace the blender 3 back on the motor block 6 with the lid 2 closed and continue mixing.
  • When mixing liquid ingredients, start off with a small amount of liquid. Gradually add more liquids to the mixture through the measuring cap.
  • The appliance can be stabilised by placing your hand on top of the closed blender during operation.
  • For stirring solid or very thick liquid foods, it can be useful to use level P
    to prevent the cutting blades 4 from blocking.
Recipes Banana shake
  • 2 bananas
  • approx. 2 tbsp. sugar
    (depending on the ripeness of the bananas and personal taste)
  • ½ l milk
  • 1 dash of lemon juice
    Peel the bananas and liquidise them at level 2. Gradually add the milk, then the sugar and the lemon juice. Keep mixing everything until you have a smooth and uniform liquid. Serve the shake chilled.
Vanilla shake
  • ¼ l milk
  • 250 g vanilla ice cream
  • 125 g ice cubes
  • 1½ tsp. sugar
    Crush the ice cubes using level P. Place the remaining ingredients into the mixer. Mix everything at Level 2 until the liquid has a smooth consistency.
Cappucino shake
  • 65 ml cold espresso (or a very strong coffee)
  • 65 ml milk
  • 15 g sugar
  • 65 g vanilla ice cream
  • 100 g ice cubes
    Crush the ice cubes using level P. Add the espresso, milk and sugar. Mix everything together at level 2 until the sugar has dissolved. Finally, add the vanilla ice cream and then briefly mix everything together at level 1.
Tropical mix
  • 125 ml pineapple juice
  • 60 ml papaya juice
  • 50 ml orange juice
  • ½ small tin of peaches with juice
  • 125 g ice cubes
    Crush the ice cubes using level P. Place all ingredients into the mixer and blend them together at level 3.
Nut nougat shake
  • ½ l milk
  • 200 g nut nougat spread
  • 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
  • 50 ml cream
    Add all the ingredients to the blender and mix at level 3 until everything is evenly blended together.
Carrot shake
  • 300 ml apple juice
  • 500 ml carrot juice
  • 4 tbsp. cooking oil (wheatgerm oil or rapeseed oil)
  • 4 tbsp. of lemon juice
  • Powdered ginger
  • Pepper
    Add the apple juice, cooking oil and lemon juice into the blender and mix everything together at level 2. Then add the carrot juice and mix everything together at level 2. To finish, add the powdered ginger and pepper to taste.
Blackcurrant mix
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 2 bananas
  • ¼ l buttermilk
  • ¼ l blackcurrant juice
    Place all ingredients into the mixer and blend them together at level 3.
Hawaii shake
  • 4 bananas
  • ¼ l pineapple juice
  • ½ l milk
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • ¼ l rum
    Peel the bananas and liquidise them at level 2. Then add the other ingredients and mix everything together at level 1.
Fruity pineapple and strawberry mix
  • 250 ml pineapple juice
  • 200 g strawberries
  • 300 ml apple juice
  • 4 ice cubes
    Wash the strawberries and remove the green parts. Crush the ice cubes using level P. Liquidise them at level 2. Then add the other ingredients and mix everything together at level 1.
Andalusian cold soup (gazpacho)
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 green pepper
  • ½ onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ½ white bread roll
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    Cut the vegetables into pieces approx. 2 cm in size. Start by adding the first the tomatoes and then the cucumber to the blender. Liquidise them at level 3. Add the remaining ingredients and then liquidise/blend them all together at level 3 until a smooth soup is created. Serve the soup with bread.

Cleaning

DANGER! ELECTRIC SHOCK!

Before starting to clean the blender and its components:

  • Ensure that the motor is switched off and the power plug removed from the socket.
  • Do not immerse the motor block 6 in water or other liquids. This could result in you receiving a fatal electric shock and cause damage to the appliance.
  • Never open the housing of the appliance. Otherwise, there is a risk of a fatal electric shock.
  • Never insert your hand or fingers into the blender 3, especially while it is in use. The cutting blades 4 are extremely sharp!

Cleaning the blender

  • To prevent injuring yourself on the cutting blades 4, clean the blender 3 only with a long-handled washing-up brush.
  • Clean the measuring cap 1 and the lid 2 in mild soap solution. Ensure that the rubber seal 9 is correctly fitted before using the lid 2 again.
  • If you clean the appliance directly after use, you can usually achieve sufficiently hygienic cleaning results by using the following alternatives:
    Fill the blender 3 with 750 ml of water and add a couple of drops of mild washing up liquid. Close the lid 2 and fit the blender 3 onto the motor block 6. Insert the mains plug into the socket and activate the pulse function a few times so that the cutting blades 4 plough through the water at maximum speed. Afterwards, rinse the blender 3 with plenty of clean water to remove any washing up liquid residues.
  • To remove stubborn dirt, you can remove the attachment A with the cutting blades 4 from the jug B of the blender 3:
  1. Remove the blender 3 from the motor block 6. For better stability, remove the lid 2 (see fig. 1).
  2. Turn the appliance upside down and turn the attachment A anticlockwise so that it can be detached from the jug B (see fig. 3).
  3. Clean the attachment A and the jug B thoroughly in a mild soap solution or in the dishwasher.
  4. Dry all parts thoroughly before reassembling them.
  5. Replace the attachment A with the cutting blades 4 onto the jug B of the blender 3 and turn it clockwise.

Cleaning the motor block

  1. Clean the surfaces with a damp cloth. If necessary, apply a mild washing-up liquid to the cloth. Afterwards, wipe off with a cloth moistened only with water to ensure that no detergent remains on the appliance. Then dry the surfaces thoroughly.
  2. When cleaning, always check that the contact switch in the fitting for the blender 3 is not blocked by soiling residues. If you cannot dislodge any blockages with the corner of a piece of paper, make contact with Customer Services. Do not use any hard objects, these could damage the contact switch.
  3. Remove any possible residues on the underside of the motor block 6 with a dry cloth or a stiff-bristled brush only. Ensure that nothing can get in through the ventilation openings of the appliance.

After cleaning

Allow all parts to dry well before reassembling and reusing the liquidiser.

Storage

  1.  If you do not intend to use the blender for an extended period, clean it thoroughly (see chapter “Cleaning”).
  2.  Wrap the main cable around the cable retainer 7 on the base of the motor block 6 in the direction of the arrow.
  3.  Store the blender in a cool and dry location.

Disposal

  • Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EU.
  • Dispose of the appliance via an approved waste disposal company or your municipal waste disposal facility. Please comply with all applicable regulations. Please contact your waste disposal facility if you are in any doubt.
  • Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out product.
  • The product is recyclable, subject to extended producer responsibility and is collected separately.
  • Note the labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging material components for disposal if necessary. The packaging material is labelled with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings:
    • 1–7: Plastics,
    • 20–22: Paper and cardboard,
    • 80–98: Composites.
  • The packaging is made from environmentally friendly material and can be disposed of at your local recycling plant.

Warranty

Warranty conditions

The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt in a safe place. This will be required as proof of purchase. If any material or manufacturing fault occurs within three years of the date of purchase of the product, we will either repair or replace the product for you or refund the purchase price (at our discretion). This warranty service requires that you present the defective appliance and the proof of purchase (receipt) within the three-year warranty period, along with a brief written description of the fault and of when it occurred. If the defect is covered by the warranty, your product will either be repaired or replaced by us. The repair or replacement of a product does not signify the beginning of a new warranty period.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects

The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs effected under the warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired components. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking. Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to a fee.

Scope of the warranty

This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with strict quality guidelines and inspected meticulously prior to delivery. The warranty covers material faults or production faults. The warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal wear and tear or to fragile parts which could be considered as consumable parts such as switches, batteries or parts made of glass. The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, improperly used or improperly maintained. The directions in the operating instructions for the product regarding proper use of the product are to be strictly followed. Uses and actions that are discouraged in the operating instructions or which are warned against must be avoided. This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper handling, use of force and modifications / repairs which have not been carried out by one of our authorised Service centres.

Warranty claim procedure

To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions:

  • Please have the till receipt and the item number (e.g. IAN 123456_7890) available as proof of purchase.
  • You will find the item number on the type plate on the product, an engraving on the product, on the front page of the operating instructions (below left) or on the sticker on the rear or bottom of the product.
  • If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail.
  • You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred.