Silvercrest SSZ 500 A1 Operating Instructions And Safety Instructions

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Français .................................................................................................................... 23

Nederlands .............................................................................................................. 49

Deutsch ..................................................................................................................... 71

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Contents

1. Intended use ........................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Predictable misuse .................................................................................................................................... 3

2. Package contents ................................................................................................... 4

3. Controls .................................................................................................................. 4

4. Technical specifications ........................................................................................... 5

5. Safety instructions .................................................................................................. 5

6. Before you start .................................................................................................... 11

7. Getting started ..................................................................................................... 11

8. Use ....................................................................................................................... 11

8.1 Using as a Smoothie Maker ................................................................................................................. 11

8.1.1 Setting up and filling the device

................................................................................................... 11

8.1.2 Operation

...................................................................................................................................... 12

8.1.3 Processing times

............................................................................................................................ 13

8.1.4 Example smoothie recipes

............................................................................................................ 14

8.2 Using as a mixer and chopper ............................................................................................................. 15

8.2.1. Preparing the food

....................................................................................................................... 15

8.2.2 Setting up and filling the device

................................................................................................... 15

8.2.3 Operation

...................................................................................................................................... 17

8.2.4 Recommended processing times

.................................................................................................. 18

9. After use ............................................................................................................... 18

9.1 Maintenance/cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 19

10. Storing the smoothie maker ............................................................................... 19

11. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 19

12. Environmental regulations and disposal infor mation .......................................... 20

13. Conformity ......................................................................................................... 21

14. Warranty information ........................................................................................ 21

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Congratulations!

By purchasing the SSZ 500 A1 smoothie maker you have opted for a quality product.

Before first using it, familiarise yourself with the way the smoothie maker works and read these operating

instructions through carefully. Be careful to follow the safety instructions and only use the smoothie maker

as described in the operating instructions and for the applications given.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place. If you pass the smoothie maker on to someone else,

make sure to give them all the relevant documents with it.

1. Intended use

The SilverCrest SSZ 500 A1 Smoothie Maker, hereinafter referred to as the Smoothie Maker, can be used

for chopping, mixing and crushing food and ice cubes.

This smoothie maker is not intended for commercial use.

This smoothie maker is suitable exclusively for use indoors, in dry, enclosed spaces.

Always make sure the smoothie maker is on a stable surface.

The smoothie maker fulfils all relevant norms and standards associated with CE Conformity. Any

modifications to the appliance other than recommended changes by the manufacturer may result in these

standards no longer being met.

1.1 Predictable misuse

 The smoothie maker may not be used for crushing or chopping

hot or boiling foods.

 Ice or frozen food may only be crushed in the smoothie mixing

container (8) if liquid is added (making smoothies or similar). If

you wish to crush ice or frozen food on its own, please use the

multifunctional container (6).

 Non-food substances should also not be processed.

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2. Package contents

1x Motor unit with power cable and plug

1x Smoothie mixing container

1x Multifunctional container

1x Lid for smoothie mixing container with lockable spout

1x These operating instructions

3. Controls

These operating instructions have a fold-out cover. On the inside of the cover, the smoothie maker is

depicted with a numbered key. The meanings of the numbers are as follows:

1 On/Off pushbutton

2 Motor unit

3 Lid for multifunctional container

4 Sealing ring

5 Cutting blades for multifunctional container

6 Multifunctional container

7 Non-slip ring

8 Smoothie mixing container

9 Cutting blades for smoothie mixing container

10 Lid for smoothie mixing container

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4. Technical specifications

Model name: SilverCrest SSZ 500 A1

Operating voltage: 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power: max. 500 W

Power cable length: approx. 100 cm

Dimensions: approx. 24 x 15.5 x 36 cm with multifunctional container

approx. 11 x 11 x 35 cm with smoothie container

Weight incl. accessories: approx. 1,810 g

Max. fill level: Smoothie mixing container 570 ml, multifunctional container

1200 ml

Short-time duty (KB time)*: 60 seconds for smoothie mixing container (8), then allow to cool

for 1 minute

30 seconds for multifunctional container (6), then allow to cool

for 1 minute

Protection Class II

* The short-time duty (KB time) is the maximum permitted continuous operating time without the electric

motor overheating and potentially being damaged. After this operating period, you must switch off the

smoothie maker and wait for the motor to cool down to ambient temperature.

5. Safety instructions

Before you use this appliance for the first time, please read the

following notes in this manual and heed all warnings, even if you

are familiar with handling electronic devices and household

appliances. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for

future reference. If you sell the appliance or give it away, pass on

the operating instructions at the same time. It forms parts of the

product.

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Explanation of symbols

In this user manual, warnings are used as follows. Where

applicable, some of these symbols are affixed to the product itself in

order to alert the user to potential risks.

WARNING!

This symbol denotes important information for the safe

operation of the product and user safety. It warns against

risks which could, if left unheeded, cause danger to life and

limb, injuries or material damage.

Risk of electric shock!

This symbol warns of risks which could, if left unheeded,

cause damage to life and limb through electric shock.

Risk of fire!

This symbol warns that fires could start if the warning is left

unheeded.

This symbol denotes further information on the topic.

This symbol designates products whose physical and

chemical composition has been tested and found to be non-

hazardous to health when used in contact with food in

accordance with the requirements of Ordinance EU

1935/2004.

Children and persons with disabilities

This appliance is not to be used by children. The appliance and its

power cable should be kept out of the reach of children. Appliances

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may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities and/or who have no experience in, or knowledge of,

using such appliances providing they are supervised or have been

instructed in how to use the appliance safely and have understood

the associated risks. Do not allow children to play with the

appliance.

Risk of suffocation!

Packaging material is not a toy. Do not allow children to

play with plastic bags. There is a risk of suffocation.

Risk of falling objects!

Make sure that children cannot pull the appliance from the

work surface by the power cable. There is a danger of

injury.

Keep the device out of the reach of children.

General safety instructions

Risk of electric shock!



If the power cable of this appliance is damaged, it must

be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer service or

a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid any

possible danger.



Never open the housing of the smoothie maker. This

does not contain any replaceable parts. Opening the

housing can expose you to the risk of electric shock.



If you notice any smoke, unusual noises or strange

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smells, switch off the appliance immediately and remove

the mains plug from the mains socket. If this occurs, do

not continue to use the appliance and have it checked

out by an expert. Never inhale smoke from a possible

appliance fire. If you do inadvertently inhale smoke, seek

medical attention. Smoke inhalation can be damaging to

your health.



Make sure that the power cable cannot be damaged by

sharp edges or hot spots.



Make sure that the power cable cannot get crushed or

squashed.



The appliance must always be disconnected from the

mains when left unsupervised and before assembly,

disassembly or cleaning.



When disconnecting the mains plug from the mains

socket, always pull on the mains plug and never on the

power cable itself.



If you notice visible damage to the smoothie maker or the

power cable, switch off the appliance, remove the mains

plug from the mains socket, and contact customer service

(see "Warranty information" on page 21).



Only connect the smoothie maker to a properly installed,

easily accessible mains socket with the same mains

voltage as detailed on the name plate. After connecting

the appliance, the mains socket must still be easily

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accessible so that you can remove the mains plug quickly

in the event of an emergency.



Never immerse the motor unit (2), the power cable or the

mains plug in water or other liquids. If liquid does

penetrate the motor unit (2), disconnect the mains plug

from the mains socket immediately and contact the

hotline (see "Warranty information" on page 21).



Never operate the smoothie maker with wet hands.

Warning about property damage



Do not leave the smoothie maker unattended while

running so you can react quickly in the case of hazards.



If the cutting blades (5) or (9) only turn slowly or not at

all, switch the smoothie maker off immediately,

disconnect the power cable from the mains socket and

check whether the cutting blades (5) or (9) are blocked

or the food is too tough. Also check that you have

assembled the smoothie maker correctly.



Please note the maximum fill level of 570 ml for the

smoothie mixing container (8) or 1200 ml for the

multifunctional container (6).



The smoothie maker has a non-slip ring (7). If necessary,

place something underneath the device, as work-surfaces

are sometimes treated with detergents which could attack

or even dissolve the non-slip ring (7).

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Risk of overheating and fire



Only ever operate the Smoothie Maker with the

smoothie mixing container (8) or multifunctional

container (6) filled and never empty.



Note the short-time duty (KB time). See the technical

specifications on page 4.



Do not use the appliance in direct sunlight or near

heating appliances (heaters, stoves, ovens etc.).



Do not place hot or boiling foods in the smoothie mixing

container (8) or multifunctional container (6). Otherwise,

the motor unit (2) could overheat or the smoothie mixing

container (8) or the multifunctional container (6) could

shatter. Always leave hot or boiling foods to cool down

first before adding them to the smoothie mixing container

(8) or multifunctional container (6) and processing them

using the Smoothie Maker.

Risk of injury



Before changing accessories or fittings which move when

the unit is running, switch it off and disconnect it from the

mains power.



The cutting blades (5) and (9) are extremely sharp. Be

very careful when washing and handling the cutting

blades (5) and (9).



The cutting blades (5) or (9) continue to turn immediately

after being switched off. Wait for the cutting blades (5)

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or (9) to come to a complete standstill before removing

the motor unit (2), opening the lid (3) or taking other

steps.

6. Before you start

Unpack the appliance. First check whether all the parts are complete and undamaged. If any items are

missing or damaged, please phone our hotline (see "Warranty information" on page 21). Keep the

packaging material away from children and dispose of appropriately.

7. Getting started

Before using the product for the first time, clean the lid (3), the two cutting blades (5) and (9), the

multifunctional container (6) and the smoothie mixing container (8). For more on this, please refer to the

"Maintenance/cleaning" section on page 18.

8. Use

The product can be used for preparing smoothies and small quantities of yoghurt drinks and milkshakes

(up to 570 ml) which can then be taken out jogging, to the gym, etc. in the sealed smoothie mixing

container (8). The multifunctional container (6) can also be used to prepare larger quantities of these

drinks (up to 1200 ml) for parties and other occasions at home or even for chopping and mixing cheese,

vegetables, dried fruit, meat and other foods.

8.1 Using as a Smoothie Maker

Warning!

The cutting blades (9) are NOT suitable for crushing ice directly. If you wish to crush ice or

frozen food on its own, please use the multifunctional container (6). Because of the shape of

the blades, ice or frozen food may only be crushed in the smoothie mixing container (8) if at

least 100 ml of liquid is added (making smoothies or similar).

8.1.1 Setting up and filling the device

1. If the mains plug is connected to the mains socket, remove it from the mains socket.

2. Open the smoothie mixing container (8) and place it on a smooth, even surface with the opening

facing upwards. Also place the motor unit (2) with the drive mechanism facing upwards on a stable,

even surface. Do not connect the power cable plug to the mains socket yet!

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3. Add the desired ingredients to the smoothie mixing container (8).

4. Screw the cutting blades for the smoothie mixing container (9)

firmly into the smoothie mixing container (8).

8.1.2 Operation

The Smoothie Maker can only be switched on once the smoothie mixing container (8) is

properly locked into position on the motor unit (2).

1. Connect the power cable plug to a live mains socket.

Warning!

Make sure the power cable is not in your working area. Otherwise, you could accidentally

pull on it and tip over the Smoothie Maker or cause the smoothie mixing container (8) to fall

off the motor unit (2).

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2. Turn the smoothie mixing container (8) around and place it on

the motor unit (2). As you do so, note that the three transparent

lugs on the smoothie mixing container (8) fit into the relevant

gaps on the motor unit (2).

3. To switch on the Smoothie Maker, gently twist the smoothie

mixing container (8) clockwise.

Warning!

Note the short-time duty (KB time).

See the technical specifications on page 4.

4. To switch off the Smoothie Maker, gently twist the smoothie mixing container (8) anticlockwise.

Risk of injury

The cutting blades (9) continue to turn immediately after being switched off. Wait for the

cutting blades (9) to come to a complete standstill before removing the smoothie mixing

container (8), opening the smoothie mixing container (8) or taking other steps.

5. Once you have finished preparation, unplug the mains plug from the mains socket.

6. Remove the smoothie mixing container (8) from the motor unit (2).

7. Turn the smoothie mixing container (8) around so that the cutting blades (9) are at the top and

unscrew the cutting blades (9) from the smoothie mixing container (8) (twist them anticlockwise).

You can then either pour out the contents of the smoothie mixing container (8) or screw the lid (10) onto

the smoothie mixing container (8). The lid (10) converts the smoothie mixing container (8) into a handy

drinking bottle for out and about.

8. Clean the lid (10), cutting blades (9) and smoothie mixing container (8). For more on this, please

refer to the "Maintenance/cleaning" section on page 18.

8.1.3 Processing times

The processing times for preparing smoothies, yoghurt drinks and milkshakes depend on your personal

preferences and the nature of the ingredients. If you use, for example, lots of milk and not much fruit, it

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takes just a few seconds to make a milkshake. For thicker yoghurt with coarse berries, it make take a little

longer and you may have to stop and start the device a few times.

Warning!

Note the short-time duty (KB time).

See the technical specifications on page 4.

8.1.4 Example smoothie recipes

This section contains some versatile recipes that can be altered to suit individual tastes by replacing certain

ingredients.

Warning!

Please note the maximum fill level of 570 ml for the smoothie mixing container (8).

See the

marking on the smoothie mixing container (8).

Kiwi and strawberry smoothie

 1 banana

 1 kiwi

 6 strawberries

 ½ pot vanilla yoghurt

 ¾ cup pineapple or orange juice

Add the ingredients to the smoothie mixing

container (8) and blend to taste.

Mango and banana smoothie

 1 banana

 1 mango

 1 pot vanilla yoghurt

 1 cup milk

Add the ingredients to the smoothie mixing

container (8) and blend to taste.

Blueberry smoothie

 1 banana

 ½ pot vanilla soya milk

 1 pot low-fat vanilla yoghurt

 1 ½ tsp linseed flour

 1 ½ tsp honey

 ½ cup blueberries

Slice the banana and add to the smoothie mixing

container (8). Add the soya milk, yoghurt, linseed

flour and honey. Mix briefly (approx. 5 seconds).

Add the blueberries and mix again until you get

the consistency you want.

Green cabbage and spinach smoothie

 50 – 100 g fresh leaf spinach

 1 pot almond milk

 1 tbsp peanut butter

 1 green cabbage leaf

 1 banana

Add all the ingredients apart from the banana to

the smoothie mixing container (8) and mix briefly.

Slice the banana and add to the mix as well,

blend to taste.

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Avocado and cucumber smoothie

 ½ avocado

 ½ cucumber

 ¼ round lettuce

 100 ml water

Wash and cut the lettuce, peel and chop the cucumber. Add the avocado flesh to the smoothie mixing

container (8), add the remaining ingredients and finally pour in the water. Blend to taste and add a little

salt if require.

8.2 Using as a mixer and chopper

8.2.1. Preparing the food

Wash the food.

 For meat, remove tendons, bones and skin.

 For herbs, remove the stalks.

 Cut solid food (e.g. meat, fish, vegetables) into chunks of around 2 to 3 cm square.

 Remove the outer shell of nuts.

8.2.2 Setting up and filling the device

1. If the mains plug is connected to the mains socket, remove it from the mains socket.

2. Fit the non-slip ring (7) and place the multifunctional container (6) on a stable, even surface. Insert

the cutting blades (5) into the multifunctional container (6).

3. Also place the motor unit (2) with the drive mechanism facing downwards on a stable, even surface.

Do not connect the power cable plug to the mains socket yet!

4. Prepare the food (see previous section).

5. Add the desired ingredients to the multifunctional container (6). Note the recommended information

(see section below) and never overfill the multifunctional container (6) beyond the maximum

1200 ml level - see scale.

The scale on the multifunctional container (6) only shows the fill volume correctly if the cutting

blades (5) are inserted.

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6. Place the lid (3) with the sealing ring (4) fitted on the

multifunctional container (6). As you do so, make sure that the

spout with the flap is pointing towards the front of the

multifunctional container (6).

7. Place the motor unit (2) on to the lid (3). Hold the motor unit

(2) in one hand and the lid (3) in the other and twist them

gently against one another. The motor unit (2) should rest in

the two recesses in the lid (3) and it should no longer be

possible to twist it. It sinks down slightly to ensure this.

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8.2.3 Operation

Warning!

Make sure the power cable is not in your working area. Otherwise, you could accidentally

pull on it and tip over the Smoothie Maker or cause the motor unit (2) to fall off the

multifunctional container (6).

The smoothie maker can only be switched on once the motor unit (2) is properly locked into

position on the lid (3).

Warning!

Hold the motor unit (2) in one hand and the multifunctional container (6) in the other when

you operate the unit.

1. Connect the power cable plug to a live mains socket.

2. Close the flap on the spout on the front of the lid (3).

3. Hold the motor unit (2) to keep it in place and press the on/off pushbutton (1).

Warning!

Note the short-time duty (KB time).

See the technical specifications on page 4.

4. Release the on/off pushbutton (1) to switch off the Smoothie Maker.

Risk of injury

The cutting blades (5) continue to turn immediately after being switched off. Wait for the

cutting blades (5) to come to a complete standstill before removing the motor unit (2), opening

the multifunctional container (6) or taking other steps.

5. Once you have finished preparation, unplug the mains plug from the mains socket.

6. Remove the motor unit (2) from the multifunctional container (6).

7. Remove the food. If you have prepared liquids (e.g. milkshakes), you can open the flap of the spout

on the multifunctional container (6) and pour out the contents. For firmer foods, remove the lid (3)

and empty the multifunctional container (6). You can use a scraper, for example.

Risk of injury

The cutting blades (5) are extremely sharp. Be very careful when handling the cutting blades

(5).

8. Clean the lid (3), cutting blades (5) and multifunctional container (6). For more on this, please refer

to the "Maintenance/cleaning" section on page 18.

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8.2.4 Recommended processing times

The table below sets out the recommended quantities and processing times for various foods.

The quantities and times listed are guidelines to achieve the best possible results for the

relevant ingredients. The values can vary based on consistency.

Ingredients Recommended

quantity

Recommended time

Almonds 200 g coarse 1 x 7 sec.

medium 1 x 12 sec.

fine 1 x 30 sec.

Walnuts 200 g 2 x 8 sec.

Cloves of garlic 200 g pulsing, as required

inc. breaks

Onions 100 g 2 x 3 short pulses

inc. break

Diced meat

(approx. 2 x 2 cm)

250 g 6 x 5 sec.

inc. breaks

Salami 200 g 3 x 5 sec.

Hard boiled eggs 6 eggs 2 x 4 sec.

Diced cheese, e.g. Gouda

(cooled, approx. 2 x 2 cm)

200 g 2 x 15 sec.

inc. breaks

Carrots

(in approx. 2 cm pieces)

200 g coarse 1 x 5 sec.

fine 3 x 5 sec.

inc. breaks

Ice cubes 200 g pulsing

approx. 10 times

The breaks set out in the list give the ingredients the chance to come back into contact with the

cutting blades (5). If the ingredients get stuck to the inside of the multifunctional container (6),

push them down with a scraper, for example, and continue chopping.

9. After use

After use clean the smoothie maker as described in the "Maintenance / cleaning" section below. Then

store the smoothie maker in a safe place away from dust.

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