HAND MIXER OWNER'S MANUAL Model EP552HA/EP552HS 120V., 60Hz., 255 Watts EURO-PRO Operating LLC U.S.: 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16 Canada: 4400 Bois-Franc Plattsburgh, NY 12901 St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7 Tel. : 1 (800) 798-7398 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 11. Do not leave appliance unattended 1. Read all instructions for use carefully while in use. and look at the illustrations before you 12. Do not use outdoors. start using the appliance. 13. Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table, counter or touch hot 2. To protect against risk of electrical surfaces. shock, do not immerse power cord, 14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or plug or mixer in water or any other electric burner, or in a heated oven. liquid. 15. Do not use appliance for other than 3. Close supervision is necessary when intended household use. any appliance is used by or near 17. The mixer is designed for children. intermittent use, it can be run for up 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, to 10 minutes on settings 1-3 without interruption. Do not use for more before putting on or taking off than 30 seconds on the Hi range accessories and before cleaning the settings, allow the motor to cool appliance. afterwards. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a 18. To avoid injury by accidentally damaged cord or plug, or after the switching on the appliance when appliance malfunctions, has been inserting the beaters or dough dropped or damaged in any manner. hooks, attachments, always set the Return the appliance to EURO-PRO switch to the "Off" position and Operating LLC for examination, repair unplug the appliance before assembling or disassembling. or adjustment. See warranty. 7. Avoid contact with moving parts at all Note: An extension cord may be used if times. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as you are careful in its use: well as spatulas and other utensils away from beaters during operation to prevent 1. The electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as personal injury and/or damage to the the electrical rating of the appliance. mixer. 2. An extension cord with the power 8. The use of accessory attachments cord must be arranged so that it will not recommended by the appliance not drape over the countertop or manufacturer may cause injuries. tabletop where they can be pulled on by children or tripped over 9. Remove beaters and dough hooks accidentally. from mixer before cleaning. 10. Make sure that the power cord is positioned safely so that nobody trips or gets tangled in it. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. Models EP552HA EP552HS ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase when utilized for normal household use. If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid to: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 If the appliance is found to be defective in material or workmanship, EURO-PRO Operating LLC will repair or replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase must be included.* The liability of EURO-PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit at our option. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and/or conventional warranties. The responsibility of EURO-PRO Operating LLC if any, is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty. In no event is EURO-PRO Operating LLC liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever. Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. *Important: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete address and phone number with a note giving purchase information, model number and what you believe is the problem with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in shipping is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package "ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE". We are constantly striving to improve our products, therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD Please fill out and mail the product registration card within ten (10) days of purchase. The registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By returning this card you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions. RETURN TO EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 EP552HA/EP552HS ______________________________________________________________________ Appliance model SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 1 Rev. 04/06 ______________________________________________________________________ Date purchased Owner's name Name of store ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Address Printed in China City 7 State Zip Code CLEANING & STORAGE · · · Ensure that the mixer is unplugged and switched off before removing and cleaning the accessories. Wash the beaters and dough hooks in warm, soapy water or dishwasher. Wipe the outside area of the hand mixer with a damp cloth and polish with a soft, dry cloth. NEVER immerse the hand mixer, plug or power cord into water or any other liquid. Wipe any excess food particles from the power cord. To make cleaning easier, remove beaters and dough hooks and wash right away after use. Do NOT use scouring pads, harsh detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the beaters or dough hooks. Dry with a soft, clean cloth. · Push the cord rewind button while holding the plug for the cord to rewind. Caution: Do not pull with force on the power cord or you will damage the rewinding feature and void the warranty. When rewinding, always hold the plug to avoid cord whipping. · GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HAND MIXER · IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS ALWAYS make sure that your hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the appliance. ALWAYS use the mixer on a dry, level surface. ALWAYS unplug unit from the electrical outlet when not in use or when removing accessories and before cleaning. ALWAYS remove the beaters or dough hooks from the mixer before washing. ALWAYS avoid contact with moving parts while unit is in operation. Keep hands, hair, clothing as well as other utensils away from beaters and dough hooks during operation. NEVER NEVER place your hand in the bowl while it is in operation. NEVER use this appliance outdoors. NEVER use this appliance for other than for intended use. This appliance is for household use only. NEVER mix dry, thick or heavy mixture for more than 30 seconds without turning off the hand mixer and stirring the ingredients before continuing. NEVER use harsh, abrasive or caustic cleansers to clean this appliance. NEVER allow children to use this appliance unsupervised. NEVER leave this appliance unattended while in use. NEVER let the power cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot surface or become knotted. NEVER eject attachments with the unit operating. 1. 2. 3. 4. Main Unit Accessory Eject Button Speed Selector Hi/Lo Range Selector 5. 6. 7. 8. Cord Rewind Button Beaters (2) Dough Hooks (2) Storage Bag (not shown) Illustrations may differ from actual product. Technical Specifications Voltage: Power: 120V., 60Hz. 255 Watts 5 2 Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To Operate the Hand Mixer · Gently pull the power cord from the main unit. · · When you have inserted the desired attachment, insert the plug into the electrical outlet. Pick up the mixer and use your thumb to set the speed selector and the Hi/Lo range selector to the setting that you desire. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before using your Bravetti Hand Mixer for the first time, wash the beaters and dough hooks in warm, sudsy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Warning: To avoid injury when inserting or removing beaters or dough hooks always set the speed selector on "0" and unplug the appliance. Warning: The unit is designed for intermittent use. The maximum operating time on settings "1-3" in the "Lo" range is 10 minutes non-stop with beaters or dough hooks. The maximum operating time on settings "1-3" in the "Hi" range is 30 seconds non-stop with beaters or dough hooks. Dough Hooks: Use for light doughs. Insert dough hooks in the same way as beaters. See installing instructions for beaters in previous section. Always use both dough hooks. Never try to work with one beater and one dough hook at the same time. Do not use dough hooks at low speeds as this may cause motor to overheat. When using dough hooks for heavy or thick dough, use only high speed (3) from the beginning to prevent the motor from overheating (blocking). Large Opening Locator Ring Caution: Do not pull with force on the power cord or you will damage the rewinding feature and void the warranty. When rewinding, always hold the plug to avoid cord whipping. · Before plugging in the unit, fit the desired attachment required for the mixing operation to be carried out. Insert the beaters or the dough hooks one at a time by pressing them gently upwards until they are fully fitted and you hear a click. Make sure that the attachment with the locator ring is inserted into the larger hole opening. (See illustration below.) Large Opening Locator Ring · Warning: The unit is designed for intermittent use. The maximum operating time on settings "1-3" in the "Lo" range is 10 minutes non-stop with beaters or dough hooks. The maximum operating time on settings "1-3" in the "Hi" range is 30 seconds non-stop with beaters or dough hooks. · We suggest that you begin at the · · · highest speed to prevent the motor from blocking. Ensure that the beaters are completely free to move in your mixture. Return to "0" setting when you have finished using the mixer or you wish to stop. To remove the attachments from the mixer, press the accessory eject button. This button only works when the mixer is in the "0" speed setting. To rewind the power cord, push the cord rewind button. Beaters, Dough Hooks: Select the attachment according to the type of mixing required. Make sure that the mixer is unplugged from power source and speed selector is set on "0" before inserting or removing beaters or dough hooks. Beaters: Use for liquid mixes such as creams, egg-whites, confectionery doughs, etc. Insert stem end of beaters (one at a time) into the openings in the mixer. Insert the beater with the locator ring in the larger of the two holes. The ring on the beater must sit below the surface of the mixer housing. To ease the inserting of the beaters, a slight twisting motion will aid in engaging the beater drive tabs. Install the second beater in the same manner as above. Locator Ring Bottom View · Warning: Never operate the appliance without all the parts in place. Make sure that all parts are properly assembled before turning on the unit. Bottom View Caution: When rewinding, always hold the plug to avoid cord whipping. SPEED SETTINGS HI/LO RANGE SETTINGS SPEED SELECTOR "0" "1" "LO" Off Lowest "HI" Off High-Middle "2" Beater Low Low-Middle High Highest "3" 3 4 ...