Panasonic MX-EX1031 450W Plastic Jug Blender User Manual
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
- Do not blend or place over 60 °C ingredients into the blender jug.
- Do not put any liquids or wet ingredients into the mill container. (MX-EX1011, MX-EX1031 only)
- Do not open the lid and put your fingers or utensils such as a spoon or fork into the blender jug while the appliance is operating.
- Do not stretch the gasket to avoid deforming.
- Do not replace any parts of the appliance with non-genuine spare parts.
- Do not carry the appliance by holding the power cord, blender jug, or mill container.
- Do not insert any object in the gaps of the appliance.
- Do not blend more than the working capacity marked on the blender jug. For the mill container, do not place more than the maximum quantity (MX-EX1011, MXEX1031 only). (P. EN8 “Specifications”)
- Do not use prohibited ingredients as stated in these instructions. (P. EN5)
- Do not push the safety lock pin with any implement such as a thin stick, etc. (P. EN7)
- Unplug the plug when the appliance is not in use.
- Make sure to hold the power plug when unplugging it. Never pull on the power cord.
- Beware not to trip over or get caught in the power cord while in use.
- In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
Important Information
- Do not use the appliance outdoors.
- Do not drop the appliance or attachments to avoid damaging it.
- Do not wrap the power cord around the motor housing.
- Make sure the parts or attachments are set firmly before use.
- Do not operate the appliance without ingredients.
- Be sure the mill gasket is attached properly to prevent leakage. (MX-EX1011, MX-EX1031 only)
Parts Names and Instructions
Before Use
Clean all detachable parts before using the appliance for the first time or when you have not used it for a while, and then assemble them securely. (P. EN 6 “How to Use” and P. EN7 “Cleaning and Care” )
Blender
The blender is intended for
- Blending fluids e.g. fruit/vegetable juices, smoothies, soups, sauce.
- Pureeing cooked ingredients e.g. for baby foods
Prohibited Ingredients
- Meat
- Fish
- Commercial ice cubes
- Hard ingredients (e.g. dried beans, turmeric, frozen food)
- Sticky ingredients (e.g. peanut butter)
- Ingredients with low water content (e.g. boiled potatoes)
Dry mill (MX-EX1011, MX-EX1031 only)
The dry mill is intended for
- Grinding dry ingredients; e.g. pepper, dried chilies, coffee beans, dried soybeans, dried peas, seasame seeds, rice, wheat, nuts (shelled), breadcrumbs.
Handling Precautions
- Do not place any ingredients more than 50 g in the mill container.
- Do not operate for more than 1 minute, rest about 2 minutes before use again.
- It can be inserted through the lid opening while blending without interfering with the blender blade.
- Slide the scraper through the lid opening and scrape to remove food sticking to the blender jug sides.
- To avoid ingredients splattering, it is recommended to insert the scraper from the lid opening when using a blender jug.
Scraper is useful when
- Too little liquid makes ingredients hard to blend. (e.g. for dips, sauces, curry dishes)
- Ingredients stick to the inner side of the container. (e.g. garlic, chile pepper)
Cleaning and Care
- Unplug before cleaning.
- Clean the parts thoroughly after every use. Keep all parts clean and dry always.
- Do not wash any part of the appliance in the dishwasher.
- Do not use benzine, thinner, bleach, alcohol, nylon face of sponge, metal brushes polish powder, etc.
- Some discoloration of the plastic parts may occur upon usage but it does not affect usage.
Blender jug prewash
Add 400 mL of clean water into the blender jug, plugin, and blend for about 1 minute.
Containers and other parts
Wash each part in cold or lukewarm water with a soft sponge. Carefully clean the blades with a brush. Rinse and dry thoroughly. (Brush is not provided.)
- Remove the mill gasket before washing.
Storing
- Assemble the mill container base with the mill container. (MXEX1011, MX-EX1031 only)
- Dry the lid thoroughly, then keep it separately.
Mill container base
Carefully clean the blades with a brush. Do not use water. (Brush is not provided.)
Motor housing
Wipe the motor housing with a damp cloth.
Overload and Overheating Protection
In case of overload and overheating, the protection device is triggered to stop operation and it is not abnormal. After rotation stops, follow the below steps:
- Do not use the appliance repeatedly without any countermeasure.
- Turn the rotary switch to the “0” position, and unplug the appliance.
- Remove the blender jug or mill container from the motor housing. Reduce the ingredients to less than half. (For blender jug, it also can add liquid.)
- Remove the prohibted ingredient if used.
- Reset the blender jug or mill container, and start blending again. (P. EN6)
If the appliance still does not operate after performing the above, overheating protection has been activated. Turn the rotary switch to the “0” position, unplug it, and rest the appliance for about 15 minutes or more (until the motor housing returns to a normal temperature) to release overheating protection before using it again. (If the appliance still does not operate, contact the Panasonic Service Centre for inspection or repair.)
REFERENCE LINK
https://www.panasonic.com/vn/en/consumer/kitchen-appliances/blender/blender/mx-ex1031.html
