Specifications
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Blades: Blades are made of good quality stainless steel and will
therefore give high life. Each jar will have its own blades accoring to
its purpose. Jars are designed to grind dry or wet substances. So
it is advisable not to interchange the blades from one jar to other.
Speed control: For speed control purpose, the tapped field coils
are normally employed in mixie motor. The tapped field coils as
shown in Fig.11.3, enables speed selection through a rotary switch
provided in the Mixie. Normally 3 speed levels (1, 2 and 3) will be
provided in the Mixie motor. By turning rotary switch clockwise, we
can get speeds 1, 2 or 3 as desired.
Fig.11.2 - Mixie jars
For inching purpose, it is required to turn rotary switch anti-clockwise for a few seconds
and release for momentary operation. (This is especially useful for wet grinding of chutneys,
mincing meat, grating vegetables, crushing ice, etc.).
Fig. 11.3 - Schematic diagram of a typical portable 5 speed Food Mixer
Auto Overload Protector: Almost all brands of Mixies will be fitted with a overload protector. In
case of overloading or severe fluctuation, the overload protector will trip automaticaly. This
ensures that the Mixie motor is protected. If the Mixie stops in usage, due to operation of the
Overload Protector, then do the following:
i) Switch OFF the supply to the Mixie.
ii) Decrease the load by removing some materials, which is being ground, from the Jar.
iii) Wait for 3-4 minutes.
iv) Press the overload relief putton and restart the Mixie.
Other features such as Jar mounting lock (fixing) and proper lid closing are included in the applicances.
11.3 General Operating Instructions:
1) Place the rubber sealing ring on the base of the blade assemble. Screw the blender in
the assemble until tight. 2) Place the ingredients in the blender. 3) Place the lid on
the blender. When the motor is running, only the centre stopper should be removed to
add water for the free circulation of materials. 4) Switch on the motor. 5) If a material
sticks to the sides of the Jar, stop the Mixie and stir using stirrer. Then run again.
6) When the operation is complete, Switch OFF the Mixie. Wait for few seconds till the
motor stops completely and then remove the blender.