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Cocktail blender
Please read and keep these instructions
getting the best from your
new cocktail blender...
• Safety first
The cocktail blender blades are very sharp, therefore handle with
care when using and cleaning.
• Operation
Do not overfill the cocktail blender. Refer to the operating chart for
quantities and operating times.
• Ensure the cocktail blender lid is in place
When using the cocktail blender ensure the lid is in place before
switching on and do not remove lid until the blades have stopped
rotating.
• Warning Do not attempt to unscrew the stainless steel
jug from the jug base.
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Electrical requirements Unpacking your cocktail
Check that the voltage on the rating plate
of your appliance corresponds with your
house electricity supply which must be A.C.
(Alternating Current).
blender
Carefully unpack your cocktail blender,
as blades are very sharp.
If the socket outlets in your home are not
suitable for the plug supplied with this
appliance, the plug should be removed and
the appropriate one fitted.
WARNING: The plug removed from
the mains lead, if severed, must be
destroyed as a plug with bared flexible
cord is hazardous if engaged into a live
socket outlet.
Remove any stickers (except for serial
label) and wash all the parts that are safe to
immerse in water.
WARNING: Never immerse the
cocktail blender base unit in water or
any other liquid.
The base unit may be wiped with a clean,
damp cloth, only when unplugged from the
electrical socket.
Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug
require changing, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse
must be fitted.
This product is not suitable for cleaning
in a dishwasher.
This appliance does not need to be
earthed. It is a double insulated product.
Do not connect the live or neutral
conductor wires to the earth connector.
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Features
⁄ Filler cap/spirit measure
¤ Lid
‹ Stainless steel blender jug
› Blades and jug base
fi Cocktail blender base unit
fl Control switch
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‡ Ice crush button
· Cocktail shaker jug
‚ Lid with strainer
„ Cocktail shaker cap
‰ Stirring spoon
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5 Then put the filler cap ⁄ into position.
Operating controls
The cocktail blender control switch has
the following settings. Pulse, off and 5
speeds. Ice crush button.
Ice crush
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6 Plug in the cocktail blender and turn the
control switch fl to either pulse or speed
1 to speed 5 depending on the desired
consistency. Always operate the cocktail
blender with the lid in place.
7 Never operate the cocktail blender with
more than 1 litre of liquid or when empty.
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The filler cap can also be used as a spirit
measure when making cocktails. Each
mark is 25ml.
The speed can be adjusted whilst the
cocktail blender is in use.
Using the pulse setting allows greater
control over the texture of the drink or food
produced. It is only intended to be used for
short ‘bursts’ of blending.
Ice crushing
This product has a special ice crushing
function.
Operation
1 Put the ice (straight from the freezer) into
the stainless steel jug.
1 Ensure the cocktail blender base unit fi
is unplugged from the mains.
2 Place the cocktail
2 Press the ice crush button and hold for
about 20 seconds or until all the ice is
crushed.
blender jug onto the
base unit and drop into
place. Ensure the jug is
securely in place.
3 Place the ingredients in
the cocktail blender.
(Please see page 5 for
hints on blending food).
4 Place the lid ¤ onto the
cocktail blender.
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Operating chart
Volume
Speed
Time
Hints
Begin with low
speed and
increase to high
if required.
Blending/liquidsing
Cocktails, soups,
1.0 lt
1-5 +
pulse
15 secs-
1 min
drinks, milkshakes,
Do not process for longer than recommended time.
Do not exceed recommended maximum volumes.
IMPORTANT:
Hints and tips
Use your cocktail blender for soups,
drinks, refer to the recipe book for more
details.
To ensure the long life of your cocktail
blender never run it for longer than 60
seconds and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Switch off as soon as you have reached the
desired consistency.
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Don’t put dry ingredients into the cocktail
blender before switching on. If necessary,
cut them into pieces, remove the filler
cap, then with the machine running drop
the pieces through one by one.
•
The machine will not work if the stainless
steel jug is fitted incorrectly.
Don’t use the cocktail blender as a
storage container. Keep it empty when
not in use.
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When blending pour the liquids in first
and then add the solid food. Begin
blending at the lower speed and increase
when needed.
•
Never blend more than 1 litre - less for
frothy liquids such as milk shakes.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and fry the
mushrooms and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add
the marsala and reduce by half. Season well.
Place in the blender with the cream
cheese and blend until coarsely chopped.
Preheat the oven to 200˚C, gas mark 6.
Pan fry the chicken in 1 tbsp oil until
browned. Spoon the mushroom mix over
each breast.
Recipes
Your cocktail maker can also be used as
a blender. Here are some recipes to try.
Bilinis with smoked salmon
& cream cheese
Serves 4
100g self raising flour
1 medium egg
150ml milk
Salt and black pepper
2 tsp wholegrain mustard
2 tbsp chopped chives
Oil for frying
Brush the pastry with egg and cut
lengthways into 8 strips. Wrap 2 strips round
each chicken breast slightly overlapping.
Place on a baking tray and brush with egg.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Roast chicken with cranberry stuffing
Serves 4
100g cream cheese
2 tbsp creme fraiche
110g smoked salmon
1.4 kg chicken
2 tbsp oil
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
50g dried cranberries
2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 tbsp port
Place the flour and the egg in the blender
together. Gradually blend in the milk,
seasoning and 1 tsp mustard. Stir in the
chives.
Heat a little oil in a frying pan and pour
the mixture in tablespoonfuls into the pan.
When bubbles rise to the surface, turn over
and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Use
to make 8 bilinis. Cover in a dry tea towel to
keep moist.
Mix together the cream cheese, creme
fraiche and 1 tsp mustard. Spoon onto the
bilinis and top with salmon.
150g white bread
6 tbsp water
25g butter
Preheat the oven to 200˚C, gas mark 6.
Place chicken in a large roasting tin and
roast for 1 hour 20 minutes (20 mins per
450g + 20 mins), or until cooked throughout
and juices run clear.
Serve with a wedge of lemon and black
pepper.
To make the stuffing, heat the oil in a
frying pan and fry the onion and garlic for 2-
3 minutes until softened. Add the
cranberries, cranberry sauce, herbs and port
and fry for 1-2 minutes.
Chicken and wild mushroom parcels
Serves 4
2 tbsp oil
Place the bread in the blender to make
breadcrumbs and stir into the pan with the
water and butter. Cook for 1 minute and
press into a small roasting tin and put in the
oven with the chicken for the last 20
minutes.
2 tbsp dried porcini mushrooms, rehydrated
150g exotic mushrooms (oyster, shiitake,
chestnut), sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
3 tbsp marsala wine
Salt and black pepper
25g cream cheese
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
375g ready rolled puff pastry
Beaten egg to glaze
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Stuffed mushrooms
Serves 4 as a starter
3 tbsp olive oil
Banana and vanilla milkshake
Serves 2
1 banana, sliced
100g smoked bacon, chopped
5 scoops vanilla ice cream
1
1
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red onion finely chopped
/
tsp vanilla extract
2
2
1 clove garlic chopped
3 tbsp maple syrup
300ml milk
Small handful of flat leaf parsley, chopped
4 sun dried tomatoes, chopped
Black pepper
100g white bread
4 large flat mushrooms, skin removed
2 tbsp double cream
Place all ingredients except milk in the
blender and blend together. Gradually add
the milk and whisk until smooth and thick.
Chocolate chip milkshake
Serves 2
5 scoops chocolate ice cream
2 tbsp chocolate sauce
300ml milk
Preheat oven to 200˚C gas mark 6.
Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the
bacon for 1-2 minutes. Add the onion, garlic
parsley and tomatoes and fry for another 1-2
minutes. Season.
1 tbsp chocolate chips
Place the bread in the blender to make
fine breadcrumbs and add to the pan. Place
the mushrooms on a baking tray, stalk side
up. Press the mixture onto the mushrooms
and bake for 20 minutes. Drizzle over the
cream and serve.
Place the icecream and chocolate sauce
in the blender and blend together. Gradually
add the milk and whisk until smooth and
thick. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Plum brown betty
Serves 4
75g butter
Fresh fruit smoothie
Serves 2
1 banana, sliced
50g caster sugar
2 tbsp double cream
4 ripe plums, sliced
75g white bread
25g muscovado sugar
1 tbsp plain flour
1 tsp mixed spice
6 strawberries
1
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small cantaloupe melon, cubed
4
150ml cranberry juice
150ml orange juice
Place all the ingredients in the blender
and blend until thick and smooth.
Pour into 2 tall glasses and serve
Preheat oven to 190˚C, gas mark 5.
Melt the butter, caster sugar and cream
in a small saucepan. Divide half of this
between ramekins. Top with half the plums.
Place the bread in the blender to make
fine breadcrumbs and mix with the
muscovada, flour and mixed spice. Press
half this mixture over the plums. Top with
remaining plums and then the remaining
breadcrumb mixture. Pour over the
remaining butter mixture.
immediately. Ideal served at breakfast.
Frozen black forest smoothie
Serves 2
250g frozen black forest fruits
100g natural yoghurt
200ml orange juice
2 tsp honey
Place all the ingredients in the blender
and blend until thick and smooth.
Serve immediately, semi frozen.
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling. Cool
slightly before turning out.
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Cleaning and storage
Before cleaning and maintenance,
switch the appliance off and unplug it.
After use, fill the cocktail blender with
warm water, 1 litre and run for 30 seconds
on the pulse setting and repeat as
necessary. Never use abrasives or cream
cleaners.
Clean the base unit with a damp cloth or
kitchen paper roll.
WARNING : Never immerse the
cocktail blender base unit in water.
To clean the jug
1 Remove the filler cap and lid from the
jug.
2 Clean all parts with warm soapy water.
3 Reassemble the jug by carefully placing
on the base unit ensuring it fits correctly.
WARNING: Be very careful when
cleaning the jug as the blades are
extremely sharp.
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Helpline
If you have any difficulty with your
appliance, do not hesitate to call us. We’re
more likely to be able to help than the store
from where you bought it.
Please have the following information
ready to enable our staff to deal with your
query quickly:
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Name of the product
Model number as shown on the
underside of the appliance.
Serial number
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To qualify for the 2 year guarantee the
appliance must have been used according to
the manufacturers instructions. For example
kettles should have been regularly descaled.
Your two year guarantee
It is important to retain the retailers
receipt as proof of purchase. Staple your
receipt to this back cover for future
reference
Please quote the following information if
the product develops a fault. These numbers
can be found on the base of the product.
EXCLUSIONS
Morphy Richards shall not be liable to
replace or repair the goods under the terms
of the guarantee where:
1 The fault has been caused or is
attributable to accidental use, misuse,
negligent use or used contrary to the
manufacturers recommendations or where
the fault has been caused by power
surges or damage caused in transit.
2 The appliance has been used on a voltage
supply other than that stamped on the
products.
3 Repairs have been attempted by persons
other than our service staff (or authorised
dealer).
4 Where the appliance has been used for
hire purposes or non domestic use.
5 Morphy Richards are not liable to carry
out any type of servicing work, under the
guarantee.
Model no.
Serial no.
All Morphy Richards products are
individually tested before leaving the factory.
In the unlikely event of any appliance proving
to be faulty within 28 days of purchase it
should be returned to the place of purchase
for it to be replaced.
If the fault develops after 28 days and
within 24 months of original purchase, you
should contact the Helpline number quoting
Model number and Serial number on the
product, or write to Morphy Richards at the
address shown.
You will be asked to return the product (in
secure, adequate packaging) to the address
below along with a copy of proof of
purchase.
6 Plastic filters for all Morphy Richards
kettles and coffee makers are not covered
by the guarantee.
Subject to the exclusions set out below
(see Exclusions) the faulty appliance will then
be repaired or replaced and dispatched
usually within 7 working days of receipt.
If for any reason this item is replaced
during the 2 year guarantee period, the
guarantee on the new item will be calculated
from original purchase date. Therefore it is
vital to retain your original till receipt or
invoice to indicate the date of initial
purchase.
This guarantee does not confer any rights
other than those expressly set out above and
does not cover any claims for consequential
loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as
an additional benefit and does not affect your
statutory rights as a consumer.
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This guarantee is valid in the UK and
Ireland only.
Morphy Richards products are intended
for household use only
The After Sales Division,
Registered Address
Morphy Richards Ltd, Mexborough,
South Yorkshire, England, S64 8AJ
Morphy Richards has a policy of
continuous improvement in product
quality and design. The Company,
therefore, reserves the right to change the
specification of its models at any time.
Helpline (office hours)
UK 0870 060 2612
Republic of Ireland 1800 409119
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