Bodum Bistro 11303: BISTRO

INSTALLATION

– Always place the appliance on a stable, horizontal sur-

face. This surface should neither be hot nor near a heat

source. The surface must be dry. Keep the appliance and

cord out of the reach of children.

– Check that the voltage indicated on the rating label of the

appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage. (Use a

residual current device (RCD) – please contact a qualified

electrician for advice.) The wall outlet must be easily acces-

sible while the appliance is in use in case of emergency.

– If the plug provided with the appliance is incompatible with

the wall outlet, have it changed by a qualified electrician.

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For US and Canada Customers only: 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 appo-

larized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully

the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact

a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

BLENDER PARTS

1 Lid Cap

2 Lid

3 Blender Jar

(made from BPA-free, dishwasher safe Eastman Tritan™ material)

4 Motor Base

5 Speed Control

6 PULSE-button

7 START - button

8 STOP - button

9 Cord Retainer

10 Main Power Switch

BEFORE USING THE BLENDER

Clean the blender before using it for the first time. See

CARE AND CLEANING section.

HOW TO USE YOUR BLENDER

– You can store the excess power cord in the cord retainer

(9) on the bottom of the motor base.

– Place the blender jar (3) onto the motor base (4). It must

stand sturdily on the motor base.

– Insert the main plug into an grounded electrical outlet.

MIXING

NOTE:

WHILE ANY INDICATION LIGHTS ARE LIT UP OR THE BLEND-

ER IS IN OPERATION, DO NOT TOUCH BLADES, DO NOT

INTERFERE WITH BLADE MOVEMENTS, DO NOT REMOVE

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BLENDER JAR LID OR USE ANY UTENSILS TO DISTRIBUTE

THE FOODS. DO NOT TAKE OFF THE JUG FROM THE BASE

DURING OPERATION.

– The consistency of the mixture is liable to change as

ingredients are added; it may be necessary to increase or

decrease the speed accordingly.

– Only process max. 12 to 14 standard ice cubes at a time.

Use a spatula occasionally to stir ONLY WHEN THE MAIN

BLENDER IS SWITCHED OFF.

– Cool hot foods to max. 80°C / 176°F before blending and

start mixing at

and gradually increase to higher speed.

– When mixing at higher speeds (

, ), with full jar or with

hot foods, stop the blender before removing the lid cap

to add ingredients.

– Only process max. ½-inch/1.5cm cubes of food.

– Boiling Liquid or solid frozen foods (except for ice cubes)

should not be placed in the blender jar.

– Always let the blender jar cool down which has come

directly from a hot dishwasher before placing ice, frozen

foods or very cold liquids.

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

IMPORTANT:

TO PREVENT OVERHEATING OF THE MOTOR, SWITCH OFF THE

BLENDER AFTER 2 MINUTES OF CONTINUOUS OPERATION AND

WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE CONTINUING. AFTER 5 CYCLES OF

OPERATION, WAIT 15 MINUTES BEFORE CONTINUING.

– Place the ingredients in the blender jar (3). Only fill up to

1.25l/40oz (1.0l/34oz for frothing and hot liquids).

– Place the lid (2) onto the blender jar so the spout is covered

(A: CLOSE (

) should align with spout) and push it down

firmly. Place the lid cap (1) into the opening in the lid.

Turn on the main power switch (10) on the back of the

housing. The indication light lights up. The START-button (7)

blinks to indicate the blender is now in the standby-mode.

– Select a speed by turning the speed control (5).

– Press the START - button (7) to start the motor. The

START - button remains lit up continuosly while the appliance

is in operation.

– In

, or speeds, you can remove the lid cap (1) care-

fully to add liquids or ice cubes. Make sure the content

cannot spill out before you remove the lid cap. When

operating with full pitcher or hot liquids at high speeds

(

, ), stop the blender before removing the lid cap to

add ingredients. If blending hot foods or liquids, remove

the lid cap and operate only on

speed.

– Press the STOP-button (8) to stop.

– If you prefer to use the pulse-mode for mixing, set the

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speed and press the PULSE-button (6) and keep on press-

ing until you are finished mixing. The PULSE-button

remains lit up while the appliance is in operation.

– Stop and check the consistency of foods after some

seconds and use a spatula to redistribute it.

– Make sure the main power switch is switched off before

removing the lid.

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED MIXING, SWITCH OFF THE

APPLIANCE AND DISCONNECT THE BLENDER FROM THE

MAINS.

– Remove the jar from the motor base (4) to serve. Place

the lid on the blender jar in a manner that the content

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can be poured out through the strainer (B: STRAIN(

)

should align with spout) or the opening of the lid

(C: OPEN (

) should align with spout). Keep the lid cap

on the lid.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE NO BUTTONS ARE LIT UP AND THE

APPLIANCE IS SWITCHED OFF BEFORE REMOVING THE

LID FROM THE BLENDER JAR. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE

APPLIANCE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS BEFORE

REMOVING THE JAR FROM THE MOTOR BASE.

SPEED SETTINGS

Ice Crushing/Stir

Chop

Mix

Purée

Liquefy

SPEED GUIDE

Here are some examples to help you to choose the best speed.

Ingredient Speed

Reconstituting frozen juice

Cookie, cracker, bread crumbs PULSE +

Chopping fruits/vegetables PULSE +

Taking lumps out of gravy

Thickening Liquids with flour

White Sauce , then cook as usual

Grating cheese (in refrigerated

temperature), max. 250 ml

1

/2 inch/1.5 cm cubes

Grating hard cheese (e.g. Parmesan,

room temperature), max. 250 ml

1

/2 inch/1.5 cm cubes

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Baby food , then

Mayonnaise

Crushing nuts

Whipping cream

Milk Shakes

Frozen cocktails

Pureeing cooked/canned

vegetables/fruits

AFTER USING THE MIXER

– Make sure none of the buttons are lit up and the blender

is switched off. Unplug the power cord. Clean all parts

immediately after use.

– The appliance is equipped with suction feet. Lift the

blender base carefully.

CARE AND CLEANING

– Disconnect the blender from the mains before cleaning it.

– Do not use abrasive cleaners.

– The blender jar and the blade can be cleaned without

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

disassembly.

– Place the blender jar on the motor base, fill one-fourth

full with lukewarm water, and add a few drops of dish-

washing liquid. Place the lid and the lid cap on the jar

and run the blender for 5 to 10 seconds on the

speed

setting. Remove the jar and empty contents. Rinse the jar

with warm water.

– The lid and the lid cap can be washed in warm water

with a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry

thoroughly.

– The jar, lid and lid cap can be also washed in the dish-

washer. The lid and lid cap are only dishwasher safe on

the top rack.

– Use a damp cloth only to clean the motor base. Make sure

the appliance is unplugged.

– Never immerse the motor base, mains plug or cord in

water: remember that this is an electrical appliance.

– Any other servicing should be performed by an autho-

rized service representative.

STORING THE BLENDER

– The cord should always be stored in the cord retainer (9).

– Note: always keep the blender disconnected from the

mains when not using it.

DEFECTS

Immediately unplug the appliance if it is defective or if a defect

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is suspected. Have the appliance examined, and if necessary

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repaired, by the nearest authorised BODUM

dealer. Repairs

and any other servicing to the blender should only be carried

out by authorised service personnel. Inadequate repair can

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create significant hazards to users. BODUM

cannot accept

any liability for damage caused by inadequate repairs.

Under these circumstances the guarantee will be void

TECHNICAL DATA

Rated voltage EUROPE 220 – 240 V~ 50 Hz /60 Hz

Rated voltage USA 120 V~ 60Hz

Rated output EUROPE 500 W

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Rated output USA 500 W

Cord length approx. 110 cm/43.5 inches

Approval marks GS, CE, ETL, CETL

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