Guide to Using the Braun Series 5 Hand Blender

(B) Switch for multiple speed settings

(C) High Power Turbo button

(D) Button for detaching the motor

(E) Speed adjustment knob

(F) Blender shaft

(G) Glass measuring cup

Usually, the blender has 2 speeds: Speed 1 (|) for slow blending and Speed 2 (||) for faster blending (also known as the Turbo button).

How to use a handheld blender:

Handheld blenders are commonly used to prepare soups, dipping sauces, gravies, and baby food as well as mix drinks, milkshakes, or other liquid blends.

• Attach the motor unit to the blender shaft until the 2 units fit securely together.
• Place the blender in the blending container, then press the ( | ) or ( || ) button depending on your purpose.
• After use, press the button to detach the motor unit.

You can use the blender directly in a glass (G) or in any container to hold food (cup, bowl,…). When blending food directly in a pot, remove the pot from the stove before blending to avoid damaging the blender.

How to use a whisk:

Only use this attachment for whipping cream, beating egg whites, making foam, and preparing light desserts that can be served immediately.

• Attach the whisk attachment to the box, then attach the motor to the attachment box until the 2 parts fit together.
• Place the egg whisk in the mixing bowl and then press the (1) button to operate.
• After use, press the button to detach the motor, then remove the whisk from the attachment box.

To achieve the best results:

• Use a medium-sized bowl.
• Use Speed (1) for beating eggs.
• Move the whisk clockwise, slightly tilting the whisk while beating.
• When whipping cream, use only 400ml of cold cream (at least 30% fat, 4-8ºC). Start at Speed (1) then gradually switch to Speed (2) while beating.
• When using the egg whisk, use 4 egg whites.

How to use the accompanying blending bowl:

The blending bowl is suitable for grinding cheese, onions, various aromatic herbs, garlic, chili peppers, carrots, nuts, peanuts, and almonds. When grinding hard foods like hard cheese,… you should use the Turbo button at Speed (2).

Note: Do not use the blending bowl to grind excessively hard foods like ice, coffee beans, walnuts, or certain cereal grains.

Before blending, it is advisable to:

• Cut meat, cheese, onions, garlic into small pieces about 1-2cm.
• Remove the stems of vegetables, herbs, and husks of seeds.
• Remove bones, tendons, and cartilage from meat.

Caution: Be careful when removing the plastic blade guard (b). The blade is extremely sharp, so always hold the plastic part above.

1. Remove the outer covering of the blade
2. Insert the blade into the small pin in the center of the blending bowl (c). Press the blade down until it snaps into place. Always place the blending bowl on the non-slip base.
3. Add food to the blending bowl and cover it with the bowl lid (a).
4. Attach the motor unit and blender.
5. Press button (1) or (2) to operate the blender. While the blender is running, hold the blender with one hand and the blending bowl with the other hand.
6. After use, press button (4) to remove the motor unit. Then remove the blending bowl lid.
7. Carefully remove the blade assembly. Remove the blended food from the blending bowl. The non-slip base also serves as a tight lid for the blending bowl.

(a) Lid with latch

(b) Blade

(c) Blending bowl

(d) Non-slip base (can also be used as a cover)

Specific applications for the blending bowl (bc): With the blending bowl (bc), you can use it to make smoothies, dough, or even crush ice.

• For pancake batter: Pour 375ml of milk into the bowl, add 250g of flour and 2 eggs. Turn on Speed (2) to blend until smooth.
• Crushing ice: Attach the crushing blade (9c – specialized ice-crushing blade) to the blending bowl until it securely fits. Add 7 ice cubes to the bowl. Cover with the lid, attach the motor unit, and turn on Speed (2). After blending, remove the motor unit, lid, and blade.

Cleaning the blender

Before cleaning the machine, it is necessary to remove the motor part.

Note:

After preparing salty foods, it is advisable to clean the grinder immediately.

Precautions before using the machine:

The blades are very sharp, so be careful when using them to avoid unnecessary injuries.

Always unplug the plug when not in use, before assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and storage.