BOSCH MMB617 (01) PDF Document

Only use the BOSCH MMB617 blender:

• With genuine parts.
• for blending and puréeing.
• for making pancake batter, sorbets, spreads, sauces and ice cream.
• For crushing ice cubes.
• Under supervision.
• In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment at room temperature.
• for normal processing quantities and for normal processing times for domestic use.
• Up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.

Disconnect the BOSCH MMB617 blender from the power supply when:

• are not using the appliance.
• the appliance is unattended.
• assembling the appliance.
• taking the appliance apart.
• cleaning the appliance.
• approaching rotating parts.
• confronted with a fault.

Hot food may splash out during processing and steam can escape from the lid.

• Add a maximum of 1000 ml of hot or frothing food.
• Process hot food carefully.
• Do not lean over the appliance.
• Do not process food that is hotter than 50 °C in the To-Go blender jug.

The blender knife has sharp blades.

• When cleaning and emptying the blender jug, watch out for the sharp blades.
• Never touch the edges of the blades with bare hands.

Improper use may cause material damage.

• Do not operate the appliance at no-load.
• Observe the maximum processing quantities.
• Never use the blender jug in the microwave or oven.
• Do not use the blender jug to store objects which do not belong to it.
• Do not process food that is hotter than 50 °C in the To-Go blender jug.

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery.

The components are:

1. Place the appliance on a stable, level, clean and flat work surface.

2. Pull the power cable out to the required length.

Do not insert the mains plug.

The rotary switch is used to start and stop processing and select the speed.

Start lock-out

Start lock-out prevents your appliance from being switched on accidentally. You can switch on and operate the appliance once the blender jug has been correctly positioned.

Overload protection

The overload protection system prevents the motor and other components from being damaged through being overloaded.

1. Clean all parts that come into contact with food before using for the first time.

2. Put the cleaned and dried parts out ready for use.

1. Pull the power cable out to the required length.

2. To shorten the cable, push it into the cable storage compartment.

1. Prepare the food. For example, cut large items of food into pieces.

2. Check the seal on the EasyClick blade insert. If a seal has been removed, reinsert it correctly.

• The seal is seated in the groove.
• The sealing lips point in the direction of the blender jug.
• The smooth sealing surface lies against the EasyClick blade insert.

3. Turn the blender jug upside down.

4. Open the retaining bracket.

5. Align the EasyClick blade insert with the tap in the blender jug.

6. Push the EasyClick blade insert into the blender jug and close the retaining bracket until it clicks into place.

7. Place the blender jug onto the main unit and rotate in a clockwise direction until it locks into place.

8. Add the food to the blender jug. Observe the minimum and maximum processing quantities.

9. Insert the measuring jug in the lid and place the lid on the blender jug. The lid must be completely closed.

11. Insert mains plug.

12. Set the rotary switch to the recommended speed.

13. Process the ingredients until you achieve the required result.

14. To end the operation, set the rotary switch to 0.

1. Set the rotary switch to pulse and hold it there.

• The ingredients are processed at maximum speed.

2. Release the rotary switch.

• The rotary switch jumps to 0.
• Processing stops.

1. Remove the measuring jug and insert the pusher into the filling opening.

2. Push down the food from the sides of the blender jug.

1. During processing, remove the measuring jug and add the ingredients through the opening in the lid.

2. To add larger quantities, set the rotary switch to 0.

3. Wait until the appliance stops.

4. Remove the lid.

5. Add the ingredients.

6. Place the lid on the blender jug again and continue to process the ingredients.

Requirement: The appliance has stopped.

1. Turn the blender jug anti-clockwise and remove it from the main unit.

2. To pour out all of the processed food, remove the lid.

1. Prepare the food. For example, cut large items of food into pieces.

2. Add the food to the To-Go blender jug. Observe the minimum and maximum processing quantities.

3. Place the To-Go blade insert on the To-Go blender jug.

4. Screw the To-Go blade insert and the To-Go blender jug in tightly.

• The markings ▼ and ▲ must match up.
• You can only connect the To-Go blade insert to the main unit when the To-Go blender jug is screwed on fully.

5. Turn the To-Go blender jug upside down.

6. Place the To-Go blade insert on the main unit and rotate it in a clockwise direction until it locks into place.

7. Set the rotary switch to the recommended speed.

8. Process the ingredients until you achieve the required result.

9. To end the operation, set the rotary switch to 0.

Requirement: The appliance has stopped.

1. Turn the To-Go blender jug anti-clockwise and remove it from the main unit.

2. Turn the To-Go blender jug and unscrew the To-Go blade insert.

3. Insert the seal for the lid.

4. Close the mouthpiece on the lid.

5. Screw the lid and the To-Go blender jug in tightly.

You can use the following cleaning methods for the components of the BOSCH MMB617 blender:

Note the following restrictions when cleaning in a dishwasher:

• Only put dishwasher-safe parts in the dishwasher.
• Only use programmes that do not heat the water above 60 °C.
• Do not wedge plastic parts in the dishwasher.

Note: Improper use may cause material damage.

• Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol or spirits.
• Do not use sharp, pointed or metal objects.
• Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning agents.

• Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or clean in the dishwasher.
• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
• Wipe down the main unit with a soft, damp cloth.

1. Remove the measuring jug.

2. Remove the lid.

3. Turn the blender jug anti-clockwise and remove it from the main unit.

4. Turn the blender jug upside down.

5. Open the retaining bracket.

6. Remove the EasyClick blade insert from the blender jug.

7. Clean the components.

1. Turn the To-Go blade insert anti-clockwise and remove it from the To-Go blender jug.

2. Turn the lid anti-clockwise and remove it from the To-Go blender jug.

3. Open the mouthpiece on the lid.

4. Remove the seal.

5. Clean the components.

Limitations for processing:

• Do not use it to chop ingredients like almonds, onions, parsley and meat.
• It is only possible to mix spreads, such as peanut butter, coconut butter or nut spreads, with a suitable Bosch pusher.
• The blender cannot be used to make mayonnaise.
• Use enough liquid when mixing solid food.
• Mix powdered food with sufficient liquid before blending, or dissolve it entirely in liquid. Examples of powdered food include icing sugar, cocoa powder, roasted soybeans, flour, protein powder.

Cause and troubleshooting:

The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.

• Connect the appliance to the power supply.

The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped.

• Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

There has been a power cut.

• Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other appliances are working.

Blender jug is not locked.

• Set the rotary switch to 0.
• 1. Place the blender jug onto the main unit and rotate in a clockwise direction until it locks into place.
• 2. If required, select this option:
• Place the To-Go blender jug with the To-Go blade insert onto the main unit and rotate in a clockwise direction until it locks into place.

Cause and troubleshooting:

The blade is blocked or stiff.

• Set the rotary switch to 0.
• Remove the blockage.

Cause and troubleshooting:

Processing quantity is too great or processing time was too long.

• Set the rotary switch to 0.
• Reduce the processing quantity.
• Allow the appliance to cool down to room temperature.

Cause and troubleshooting:

Outlet protection is active.

• Screw the To-Go blade insert and the To-Go blender jug in by turning them in a clockwise direction.

The To-Go blender jug and To-Go blade insert are fully and tightly screwed in.

Cause and troubleshooting:

Seal is missing from the lid.

• Insert the seal.

Cause and troubleshooting:

Seal between the blender jug and the blade insert is missing.

• Insert the seal on the EasyClick blade insert.

The seal is seated in the groove.

The sealing lips point in the direction of the blender jug.

The smooth sealing surface lies against the EasyClick blade insert.

Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.

2. Cut through the power cord.

3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.