Braun 4162 Mode D'emploi page 6

Our products are engineered to meet the highest
standards of quality, functionality and design. We
hope you thoroughly enjoy your new Braun
appliance.
Caution
• Please read the use instructions carefully and
completely before using the appliance.
• The blades are very sharp!
• Always unplug the appliance when it is left
unattended and before assembling, disas-
sembling, cleaning and storing.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
• The appliance must be kept out of reach of
children.
• Do not hold the motor part
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gear box under running water, or immerse
them in water.
• Braun electric appliances meet applicable
safety standards. Repairs or the replacement
of the cord must only be done by authorized
service personnel. Faulty, unqualified repair
work may cause considerable hazards to the
user.
• Before plugging into a socket, check whether
your voltage corresponds to the voltage
indicated on the appliance.
• The appliance is constructed to process
normal household quantities.
• Be advised that the maximum rating of this
appliance is based on the «HC» chopper
attachment which draws the greatest power
consumption. The other recommended
attachments may draw significantly less
power.
• Neither the beaker
(c) is microwave-proof.
Description
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Motor part
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Low-speed switch
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High-speed switch
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Blender shaft
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Wall mount
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Measuring beaker
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Whisk gear box
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Whisk
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Chopper («CA»)
How to operate your handblender
The handblender is perfectly suited for preparing
dips, sauces, soups, mayonnaise and baby food
as well as for mixing drinks and milk shakes.
1. Insert the motor part
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until it locks into place.
2. Position the handblender deep in the
container, then press switch
3. After use, turn the blender shaft
it from the motor part.
You can operate the handblender in the
measuring beaker, or in any other container.
When blending directly in the saucepan while
cooking, remove the pan from the stove first to
protect your handblender from overheating.
How to operate your whisk
Use the whisk only for whipping cream, beating
egg whites and mixing instant puddings.
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1. Insert the whisk
then insert the motor part
until it locks into place.
2. Place the whisk deep in a bowl and then,
press the low-speed switch
3. After use, first turn the whisk gear box to
remove it from the motor part. Then pull the
whisk out of the gear box.
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nor the whisk
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, nor the chopper bowl
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into the blender shaft
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or .
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to remove
into the whisk gear box
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into the gear box
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to operate it.
For best results:
• Use a regular mixing bowl.
• Only use the low-speed switch
the whisk.
• Move the whisk clockwise holding it at a slight
angle.
• Only whip up to 14 oz. (400 ml) of chilled
cream.
• Only whip up to 4 egg whites at one time.
How to operate your chopper
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(a) Chopper gear box
(b) Blade
(c) Chopper bowl
(d) Anti-slip base/lid
The chopper is perfectly suited for chopping
meat, cheese, onions, herbs, garlic, carrots,
walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds etc.
When chopping hard goods (e.g. hard cheese,
chocolate) use the high-speed switch
N.B.: Do not chop extremely hard food, such as
ice cubes, nutmeg, coffee beans or grains.
Before chopping ...
– cut meat, cheese, onions, garlic, carrots into
small pieces (see processing guide on page 5),
– remove stems from herbs, shell nuts,
– remove bones, tendons and gristle from meat.
1. Caution: Carefully remove the plastic cover
from the blade (b). The blade is very sharp!
Always hold it by the upper plastic part. Place
the blade on the center pin of the chopper
bowl (c). Press it down until it locks into place.
Always place the chopper bowl on the anti-
slip base (d).
2. Place the food in the chopper bowl.
3. Put the gear box (a) on the chopper bowl.
4. Insert the motor part
until it locks into place.
5. Press switch
During processing, hold the motor part with
one hand and the chopper bowl with the other.
6. After use, turn the motor part
from the gear box.
7. Then remove the gear box.
8. Carefully take out the blade.
9. Remove the processed food from the
chopper bowl. The anti-slip base also serves
as a lid for the chopper bowl.
Cleaning
Clean the motor part
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with a damp cloth only. The chopper gear box
(a) may be rinsed under the tap. However, do not
immerse it in water.
All other parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
However, after processing very salty food, you
should rinse the blades right away.
Use the recommended amount of soap and rinse
agent specified by the dishwasher's manufacturer.
When processing certain colored foods (e.g.
carrots), the plastic parts of the appliance may
become discolored. Wipe these parts with
vegetable oil before placing them in the
dishwasher.
Accessories
(available at Braun Service Centres; however, not
in every country)
HC-4000: High-speed chopper, ideal for herbs,
onions, garlic, chilis, nuts etc.
Recipes
Mayonnaise (use handblender)
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, 200 – 250 ml (1 cup) oil
1 egg (yolk and white)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Put all ingredients into the beaker in the above
order. Position the handblender at the base of the
beaker. Pressing the high-speed switch
the handblender in this position until the oil
emulsifies. Then, without switching the hand-
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into the gear box (a)
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or to operate the chopper.
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and the whisk gear box
to operate
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to remove it
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, keep
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