12enOverviewOverviewX Fig. A1 Base unit2 Power cord3 Cable clamp4 Handle5 5-level switch + instantaneousswitchingFor switching the appliance on and offand adjusting the operating speed.P = switched off1 = lowest speed5 = highest speedM = instantaneous switching (highestspeed), press left and hold down.When using accessories in the rearaperture, the appliance can be operatedusing instantaneous switching only.6 Ejector buttonFor removing the tools.7 Apertures for inserting the tools withlock8 Slider for actuating the lockWhen the slider is actuated, either theaperture for inserting the tools (7) or therear aperture (11) is released (Fig. B).w Aperture for tools (7) is opened.x Rear aperture (11) is opened.9 Release buttonsFor removing accessories fromthe rear aperture. Press both buttonssimultaneously.10 Stand with cord tidyFor setting the appliance down whennot in use and for winding up the powercord.11 Rear aperture with lockFor inserting accessories, e.g. the high-speed hand blender.Tools12 Stirring whisks13 Kneading hooksOn some models14 High-speed hand blender15 Blender jug with lid16 Universal cutterIf an accessory is not supplied as standard,it can be ordered from customer service.High-speed hand blender:Plastic order no. 657242Stainless steel order no. 657258Universal cutter:Order no. 659059When using the accessories, followthe separate instruction manual forthe accessories.Operation■ Before using the appliance for the firsttime, clean the base unit and tools.■ Always unwind the power cordcompletely.Important note: When the rear aperture isopen, the appliance can be operated usinginstantaneous switching only. Selector switch1-5 will not function. Move slider for actuatingthe lock in switch position P only.W Danger of injury due to rotating drive!Never grip the rotating tools. Do notattach or remove tools until the applianceis at a standstill – when switched off,the appliance continues running briefly.Protect long hair or loose items of clothingto prevent them from becoming caughtin the rotating toolsBase unit with toolsAn especially good result is achievedif the tools are used for the followingapplications:Stirring whisks for:Sauces, egg whites, milk froth, cream,mayonnaise, cream and light dough, e.g.cake mixture.Stirring whisks are not suitable forprocessing heavy dough.Kneading hooks for:Stiff mixtures such as short pastry, yeastdough and potato dough as well as formixing heavy mincemeat dough, pasta orbread dough.The maximum processing quantity is500 g of flour and ingredients. Observemaximum quantities in the recipes!