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Introduction
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General description
1 Speed selector
2 Turbo button
3 Power-on button
4 Motor unit
5 Release button
6 Bar blender
7 Whisk coupling unit (HR1665/HR1662/HR1661 only)
8 Whisk (HR1665/HR1662/HR1661 only)
9 XL chopper lid (HR1665/HR1662 only)
10 Compact chopper lid (HR1669/HR1661 only)
11 XL chopper blade unit (HR1665/HR1662 only)
12 Compact chopper blade unit (HR1669/HR1661 only)
13 Covers for blade units
14 XL chopper bowl (HR1665/HR1662 only)
15 Compact chopper bowl (HR1669/HR1661 only)
16 Potato masher coupling unit (HR1665 only)
17 Potato masher (HR1665 only)
18 Potato masher paddle (HR1665 only)
19 Beaker
20 User manual
21 Worldwide guarantee leaet
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Never immerse the motor unit in water or any other
liquid, nor rinse it under the tap. Only use a moist
cloth to clean the motor unit.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord
or other parts are damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced
by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or
similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
- Do not allow children to use the appliance without
supervision.
- Do not touch the cutting edges of the blade units,
especially when the appliance is plugged in. The
cutting edges are very sharp.
- Never use the chopper blade unit without the
chopper bowl.
- Never let the appliance operate unattended.
- Be careful to avoid splashing when you process hot
ingredients.
- None of the accessories are suitable for use in the
microwave.
- If one of the blade unit gets stuck, unplug the
appliance before you remove the ingredients
that block the blade units.
- If a part or an accessory is damaged, always have it
replaced with one of the original type, otherwise your
guarantee is no longer valid.
Caution
- Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains
before you assemble, disassemble, store and clean it.
- Never use any accessories or parts from other
manufacturers or that Philips does not specically
recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your
guarantee becomes invalid.
- This appliance is intended for household use only. If the
appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi-
professional purposes or if it is not used according to the
instructions in the user manual, the guarantee becomes
invalid and Philips refuses any liability for damage caused.
- Keep the motor unit away from heat, re, moisture
and dirt.
- Never ll the beaker or bowl with ingredients that are
hotter than 80°C/175°F.
- Do not exceed the quantities and processing times
indicated in the tables.
- Do not process more than one batch without
interruption. Let the appliance cool down for 10
minutes before you continue processing.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding
exposure to electromagnetic elds.
Cleaning and maintenance
Never immerse the motor unit, the whisk coupling unit (HR1665/HR1662/
HR1661), the compact chopper lid (HR1669/HR1661), the XL chopper lid
(HR1665/HR1662) or the potato masher coupling unit in water or any other liquid,
nor rinse them under the tap. Use a moist cloth to clean these parts.
Before you start cleaning:
1 Unplug the appliance.
2 Press the release button to remove the accessory attached.
3 Disassemble the accessory.
Tip: You can remove the rubber rings from the chopper bowls for extra thorough cleaning.
Tip: For quick cleaning of the blender bar, empty and rinse the beaker immediately after
use. Then pour warm water with some washing-up liquid in the beaker, insert the blender
bar and let the appliance operate for approx. 10 seconds.
Tip: To preserve the sharpness and coating of the blades, rinse the bar under the tap
instead of washing it in the dishwasher.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to
your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your
country (see the worldwide guarantee leaet for contact details).
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end
of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing this,
you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 1).
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read
the separate worldwide guarantee leaet.
Frequently asked questions
Question Answer
Why does the appliance
make a lot of noise,
produce an unpleasant
smell, produce smoke or
feel hot?
You may have used the appliance too long without
interruption. If this is the case, stop using the appliance
and let it cool down for 60 minutes. If the problem
persists, contact your Philips dealer or a service centre
authorised by Philips.
Can I process boiling hot
ingredients?
Let the ingredients cool down to approx. 80°C/175°F
before you process them.
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