OmniBlend III, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 OWNER S MANUAL OmniBlend III OmniBlend PTY Ltd SOUTH AFRICA www omniblend co za Read and save these instructions ...

Page 2: ...ents LET S GET STARTED 3 SERVICE REGISTRATION 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 5 PARTS FEATURES 9 ABOUT THE BLADES 12 HOW TO USE THE TAMPER 13 CONTROL PANEL 15 HINTS FOR SETTING SPEEDS 15 CARE AND CLEANING 17 SPECIFICATIONS 19 ...

Page 3: ... will enjoy your new OmniBlend lifestyle Please read all the safety information warnings and instructional material found in this booklet before getting started Set your OmniBlend machine on a dry level surface Make sure that the power switch is set to Off and that the machine is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet Then follow the cleaning instructions on page 18 to prepare your machine for ...

Page 4: ... first contact OmniBlend Customer Service at 021012 5999 email service omniblend co za or contact your local dealer PRODUCT REGISTRATION Enjoy faster and easier service in the future by taking a few minutes to register your OmniBlend machine today Choose one of these 2 easy ways to register your machine 1 Online at www omniblend co za pages product registration form 2 Email service omniblend co za...

Page 5: ...mniBlend for any repairs or servicing requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Use grounded outlet only DO NOT remove ground DO NOT use an adapter DO NOT use an extension cord Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electrical shock AUTOMATIC OVERLOAD PROTECTION Your OmniBlend machine is equipped with a special feature Automatic Overload Protection This built in feature is designed t...

Page 6: ...before using this machine READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS BEFORE OPERATING BLENDER 1 Not intended for use by or near children or persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or incapacitated persons 2 To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not put the b...

Page 7: ...out of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender A silicon scraper or spatula may be used but only when the OmniBlend blender is not running 9 The tamper provided must be used only when the main part of the lid is in place 10 Blades are sharp Handle or remove blade and blade assembly from the container with extreme care to avoid injury To redu...

Page 8: ...blow the lid off the blender Remove the lid plug and place lid without the cap securely on the jug Cover the blender lid with a clean kitchen towel and allow for an easy escape route for the hot steam Hold the lid securely and start blending on lowest speed Gradually increase speed if needed 15 When making nut butters or oil based foods be cautious of heat The jug will heat up quicker than with us...

Page 9: ...iner and leave in place for a few minutes Once the lid has been left on the container it will be much easier to lock or remove Lid Insert press into the lid For the 2ltr jug make sure it is fitted within the 2 little knobs to avoid it to rotate during blending Remove the lid insert to use the tamper or add ingredients To lock the lid in place 1 Position lid on container with sides of the lid betwe...

Page 10: ...e the unused portion neatly underneath Bottom View Cord Wrap Plastic cord retainers hold the cord securely There is no need to unscrew the cord retainers to let out more cord They are flexible and return to position after the cord is lifted out Automatic Overload Protection Your OmniBlend motor is designed to protect itself from overheating If the motor shuts off follow these instructions For your...

Page 11: ...11 Overload Button ...

Page 12: ...ty WARNING Blade Assembly can damage drive socket DO NOT remove the container while the blades are still spinning Removing the container prior to blades stopping Your blade assembly will wear out the teeth of the drive socket when the container is removed from the blender while it s still in operation The Drive Socket is guaranteed for 3 years against stripping misalignment or breaking The Drive S...

Page 13: ...kets from forming While the machine is running and only through the lid plug opening use the tamper to press ingredients into the blades as you make frozen ice creams and nut butters or purée fruits and vegetables WARNING Rotating Blades can cause severe injury DO NOT put hands spatulas etc in the container while the machine is running or while the container is still on the base only use the tampe...

Page 14: ... avoid overheating 5 If the food does not circulate the machine may have trapped an air bubble Carefully remove the lid plug while making sure the lid stays firmly in place Release the air bubble by inserting the tamper through the lid plug opening 6 Holding the tamper straight down may not always help the ingredients circulate If need be point the tamper toward the side or corner of the container...

Page 15: ...ps shakes frozen mixtures purées nut butters and for grinding grains Processing times will generally be less than one minute most take less than 30 seconds HI speed provides the best quality of refinement breaking down ice frozen fruit whole fruits or vegetables and grains to a smooth lump free consistency TIP Blending too long at the low speed setting will overheat the machine and cause the Autom...

Page 16: ...not Once the food is circulating freely increase the speed back to HI and continue processing WARNING Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with Hot Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns Use Caution escaping steam or splashes may scald Lock the lid This will prevent expansion from affecting the position of the lid when the machine is turned on Start on LO increase to HI ...

Page 17: ...machine on and increase speed to HI 4 Run the machine on High speed for 30 to 60 seconds 5 Turn off the machine and rinse and drain the jug Leave upside down to air dry Deep Clean Once a month or as needed 1 Place 3 cups of cool water and 3 cups of white vinegar into the container add an extra cup of water and vinegar for a 2ltr jug 2 Leave to soak for about four hours 3 Pour contents out and rins...

Page 18: ... 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Wash the outside surface with a damp soft cloth or sponge which has been rinsed in a mild solution of liquid detergent and warm water Do not place the motor base in water 3 The centering pad can be removed for more thorough cleaning 4 Thoroughly clean the drive socket It may become sticky from use Use a moistened cotton swab to clean the grooves around the water shielded...

Page 19: ...ctrical 240 V 50 60 Hz 11 5 A Uses a R S A three prong grounded cord Dimensions Height 52 cm Width 18 42 cm Depth 22 35 cm To see the complete line of OmniBlend products visit www omniblend co za OmniBlend Pty Ltd 3 St Georges Mall The Colosseum Unit 505 Cape Town 8001 021 012 5999 ...