6 Utilizing the whole range of applications 7 Useful tips 8 Cleaning 8 Rinsing out the installed mixing unit 8 Thorough cleaning of the cutters 8 After Cleaning 9 Disposal 9 Warranty and Service 9 Importer 9 Keep this manual for future reference and pass it on with the equipment to any future users. - 3- KH 526 Blender KH 526 Introduction Estmeemed Customer, Our products are designed to fulfil the highest requirements of quality, functionality, and design. We hope that you will enjoy using your

• Do not crease or crimp the power cable and place it in such a way as to prevent anyone from stepping on or tripping over it. • 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. • You may not open the motor unit housing of the hand blender. In such an event, safety is not guaranteed and the warranty shall become void. - 2 IB_KH498_E3339_GB_LB3-6 05.03.2008 12:28 Uhr Seit

Pass the manual on to whomsoever might acquire the scale at a later date. - 1 IB_KH498_E3339_GB_LB3-6 05.03.2008 12:28 Uhr Seite 2 HAND BLENDER KH 498 Technical data Mains voltage: 220–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz Rated output: 300 W Protection class: II CO Time: 1 Minute CO Time The CO Time (Continuous Operation Time) details how long an appliance can be operated without the motor overheating and becoming damaged. After the appliance has run for this period it must be switched off until the motor has coole

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Intended Use This appliance is intended for ... – the mixing, blending and stirring of foodstuffs as well as the crushing of ice cubes, – exclusively for normal domestic amounts and only for private use in a domestic environment in dry rooms. This appliance is not intended for ... – the hacking of hard foodstuffs, such as nuts, seeds, large kernels or stalks, – the processing of materials that are not foodstuffs,

• Before removing the mixer jug, switch the appliance off, remove the power plug and wait for the motor to stop revolving. Filling and mounting the mixer jug Only fill the mixer jug when it is removed from the motor unit. Afterwards, firmly press the lid onto the mixer jug. Ensure that the pourer on the mixer jug is also securely closed. Insert the filling cap into the lid opening and secure it by turning it clockwise. Place the ready filled and sealed mixer jug onto the motor block. Lightly tur

A safe approach: • In case of danger, immediately pull out the power plug from the power point. • Never use the appliance for purposes other than those for which it was designed. • Always stay attentive! Always pay attention to what you are doing and act rationally. Never use the appliance when you are distracted or don’t feel well. • Make sure that the appliance is correctly and completely assembled before you use it. • The appliance may be used only after it has been assembled as per the instr

• Unplug the hand blender from the socket if you notice any faulty operation and when you decide to clean it. KH 498 • Under no circumstances may the motor unit be immersed in liquids, or liquids be permitted to permeate into the motor unit housing. Do not expose the appliance to humidity and do not use it outdoors. • Should liquids nonetheless gain entry into the appliance housing, immediately unplug the appliance from the mains and arrange for it to be repaired by qualified specialists. • Neve

Please D-44867 BOCHUM keep your receipt as proof of purchase. Contact your service centre by telephone in case of questions pertaining to the warranty. Your goods can be transmitted free of cost only in this manner. The warranty covers only material or manufacturing faults, not normal wear or damage to fragile parts such as switches or rechargeable batteries. The appliance is intended solely for private, not commercial, use. If this product has been subjected to improper or inappropriate handlin