RITTER VERTICO7 (01) PDF MANUAL

To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, please observe the following safety instructions:

The hand blender is to be used for domestic purposes only and must not be used commercially.

Route the power cord so that it does not come into contact with hot or sharp-edged objects. Do not bend it or wind it around the appliance. Do not allow the power cord to hang down over the edge of the worktop.

The hand blender’s motor unit (2), the charging station (13) and the plug-in power supply (15) must not come into contact with heat, fire, moisture or dirt.

The blender shaft (3) must not come into contact with heat, fire or dirt.

Only connect the plug-in power supply to a suitable AC power source that complies with the specifications on the type label.

Only use the charging station, plug-in power supply and accessories supplied with the blender. The appliance must only be operated using its original parts and accessories.

If all 4 LEDs are flashing continuously at the same time, this indicates a serious electronic fault. This can represent a safety hazard when changing the attachments or accessories and spare parts and during cleaning. Stop using the appliance immediately and have it inspected at an authorized service location. Never touch the attachments. It is no longer possible to charge the battery in this case.

This appliance must not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its connection cable out of reach of children.

Persons with reduced physical, sensory or intellectual capabilities or lacking in relevant experience and/or knowledge may only use this appliance if they do so under supervision or have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the potential risks associated with its use.

Do not allow children to play with the appliance.

Do not start using the hand blender until it is positioned inside a flat-bottomed container.

The hand blender must not be immersed in the food being blended above the level on the blender where the blender shaft meets the motor unit.

Never leave the appliance unattended while it is operating.

Never immerse the entire hand blender, charging station and plug-in power supply in water or any other liquid. Never expose the appliance to rain or any other form of moisture. If the appliance falls into water, first unplug the charging station’s plug-in power supply from the mains socket before removing any of the appliance’s components from the water. Have the complete appliance inspected at an authorized service location before using it again.

Always ensure that your hands are completely dry before using the appliance. Do not use the appliance if it is wet or damp or while you are standing on a damp surface. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

The hand blender and charging station are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher.

Never touch any of the attachments while operating the hand blender and never insert any objects into the appliance while it is in use.

Risk of injury

Always remove the plug-in power supply from the socket in the event of a charging station malfunction. When doing so, pull on the plug and not on the cable.

To avoid the risk of personal injury, stop using the appliance immediately if any parts are damaged. Have the complete appliance inspected at an authorized service location before using it again.

If the plug-in power supply or the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an original plug-in power supply or power cord, which is available from the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s national after-sales service.

Never switch the hand blender on when you are cleaning it, connecting or disconnecting its attachments or when replacing parts or accessories. Keep your fingers away from the buttons to prevent the appliance from switching on accidentally. Never touch the blades on the attachments, as these are very sharp.

Food may splash out of the cup during processing. For this reason, allow hot food to cool before processing to avoid scalding.

If using the hand blender in a saucepan, remove the saucepan from the hot plate before processing.

Ensure that the slot on the attachment you are using is sitting squarely and firmly on the drive shaft pin. If attachments are loose or not firmly attached to the pin, they must not be used and must be replaced.

Risk of explosion

Protect the battery from exposure to heat and fire.

The hand blender is used to purée, chop, whisk and mix suitable household foods.

The hand blender is suitable for contact with foodstuffs.

The hand blender is to be used for domestic purposes only and must not be used commercially.

If the hand blender is used in a manner other than its intended use or if it is incorrectly operated, serious injuries may occur or the blender may be damaged. All warranty and liability claims will be rendered null and void in this case.

With your battery-operated hand blender, you can purée, chop, whisk and mix both solid and liquid foods.

The hand blender (1) is supplied with a plastic blending cup (14) and a universal cutter (9) as standard. This standard attachment can be used to chop and purée most foods.

The following optional accessories are also available:

Stainless steel blending cup

Cutting knife (10): For chopping meat and fibrous fruit and vegetables

Whipping disk (11): For lightly beating and whipping foods (e.g. cream)

Stirring disk (12): For mixing and blending thick, creamy foods

The hand blender has 3 speed settings.

An overload protection function with a safety switch-off mechanism is automatically triggered in the event of:

Overheating

A blade becoming jammed

Continuous operation for more than 4 minutes

Preparation

Remove the hand blender (1) and all the accessories carefully from the packaging.

Remove all packaging components and keep them in a safe place.

Clean the hand blender and accessories before allowing them to come into contact with any food (see „CLEANING“).

Setting up the hand blender

Place the charging station (13) on a flat, non-slip surface close to a mains socket.

A. Connect the power cord of the plug-in power supply (15) to the charging station.

Connect the plug-in power supply to the mains socket.

B. Hook the hand blender (1) into the charging station by positioning it at an incline and then swivelling it into an upright position.

Leave the hand blender in the charging station until the battery is fully charged (see „CHARGING THE BATTERY“). The battery is partially charged upon delivery.

CAUTION, risk of injury:

Switch the blender (1) off before connecting or removing attachments.

Keep your fingers away from the buttons to prevent the appliance from switching on accidentally.

The blades on the attachments are very sharp! Never touch these blades with your bare hands.

C. To connect one of the attachments (9 – 12), hold the attachment with a tea towel to protect your hands and mount it on the drive shaft (3b). Make sure that the drive shaft pin (3a) fits snugly into the slot on the attachment (3c).

C. To remove the attachment, hold it with a tea towel to protect your hands and pull it carefully off the drive shaft.

CAUTION, risk of injury: Do not use your hands to remove any pieces of food that become jammed in the blades! Use a blunt object (e.g. a small wooden implement) to do this instead.

Place the food in the blending cup (14) or another flat-bottomed container. Do not start using the hand blender (1) until it is positioned inside the container.

Info: When using the blending cup: Do not fill the blending cup to the brim. During blending, the liquid in the cup will creep up the sides and may splash out.

Info: Tall, narrow containers are more suitable than flat, wide ones.

If using a coated container, take care not to damage the coating during blending.

D. To switch it on, first press and hold down the unlock button (7). Then, within 2 seconds, press the power button (8).

Keep the unlock button pressed during operation.

The hand blender begins to operate at the highest speed setting. The LEDs on the LED display (6) light up (the number that light up depends on the current battery level).

Info: To prevent the hand blender from overloading, the appliance will switch off automatically if it becomes overheated, if a blade becomes jammed or if the appliance is operated continuously for more than 4 minutes. After it switches off, all LEDs flash slowly. You can then switch the blender on again and continue using it.

Adjust the speed if necessary: Briefly press the power button. This reduces the speed.

Info: The next speed setting after the lowest speed setting is the highest speed setting.

Release the unlock button to switch the appliance off.

Displaying the current battery level

Briefly press the unlock button (7). The number of LEDs that light up indicates the current battery level.

CAUTION, risk of injury:

Keep your fingers away from the buttons to prevent the appliance from switching on accidentally.

The blades on the attachments are very sharp! Never touch these blades with your bare hands.

To prevent the accumulation of food residue, clean the blender (1) thoroughly after each use:

Immerse the blender shaft (3) of the hand blender in the blending cup (14) or another container filled with warm water and detergent.

Switch the hand blender on. Allow it to operate for a short period in the detergent solution.

Fill the blending cup or container with clean, clear water and allow the hand blender to operate in the water for a short period.

To ensure that all food residue is removed, detach the blender attachment (see „Connecting/replacing an attachment“) and clean it.

Use a damp cloth to wipe down the motor unit (2), blender shaft and charging station (13) if necessary.

NOTE, risk of damage to the hand blender:

Do not use any scouring agents, abrasive cleansers, sponges with rough surfaces or hard brushes.

The hand blender is not suitable for washing in a dishwasher.

Do not leave the blender shaft (3) sitting in liquid for a long time, as this may cause discolouration.

Dry all parts that you have washed.

If the blender (1) is switched on, the number of LEDs that light up on the LED display (6) indicates the current battery level. LED 1 flashes slowly to indicate that the battery is dead.

Info: Do not switch the blender on if the battery is dead. Otherwise, the battery may be damaged.

B. Hook the hand blender into the charging station (13) by positioning it at an incline and then swivelling it into an upright position.

The LEDs on the LED display flash to indicate that the hand blender is correctly connected to the charging station. The number of flashing LEDs indicates the current battery level.

Once the battery is fully charged, all LEDs go out.

Keep the appliance and the accessories out of the reach of children. If storing the appliance for a longer period of time (without use), ensure that the battery is fully charged first (see „CHARGING THE BATTERY“). Otherwise, the battery may be damaged.

CAUTION, risk of injury: Keep your fingers away from the buttons to prevent the appliance from switching on accidentally.

If LED 1 flashes briefly, this indicates that the battery is defective and must be replaced:

Remove the hand blender (1) from the charging station (13).

E. Loosen the 3 screws on the battery cover (5) and lift it off.

F. Take out the battery by pulling firmly on the battery tab (16).

G. Insert the new battery, including the battery tab. When doing so, ensure that you insert the battery plug (17) fully into the connector provided on the hand blender. A small amount of force is required for this purpose.

Store the battery tab in such a way that it remains accessible.

H. Put on the battery cover. When doing so, ensure that the lip on the battery cover fits exactly into the slot provided on the hand blender.

Use the 3 screws provided to secure the cover.

Leave the hand blender in the charging station until the battery is fully charged (see „CHARGING THE BATTERY“). The battery is partially charged upon delivery.

At the end of its service life this product must not be disposed of as part of normal domestic waste. It must be taken to a dedicated collection point for recycling electrical and electronic devices. This is indicated by the symbol on the product, the operating instructions or the packaging.

The materials can be used again in accordance with their identification. The re-use, material-sensitive recycling or other forms of recycling of old appliances enables you to make a vital contribution to protecting our environment.

Please consult with the disposal office at your local authority.

Disposing of the hand blender

Remove the battery (see „CHANGING THE BATTERY“).

Dispose of the hand blender in accordance with the regulations.

Dead batteries still contain some residual energy. To prevent short circuiting, you therefore need to insulate the poles prior to disposal, for example, with insulating tape.

Dispose of the old battery at a battery collection point in accordance with local and national regulations.