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The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of West Bend Mixer one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.
Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of West Bend Mixer. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.
What should a perfect user manual contain?
First and foremost, an user manual of West Bend Mixer should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of West Bend Mixer
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the West Bend Mixer item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the West Bend Mixer item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards
Why don't we read the manuals?
Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of West Bend Mixer alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of West Bend Mixer, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the West Bend service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of West Bend Mixer.
Why one should read the manuals?
It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the West Bend Mixer item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.
After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.
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1 WEST BEND ELECTRONIC STAND MIXER Register this and oth er West Bend produc ts thr oug h our websit e: ww w.we stbe nd.c om Care and Us e Ins truct ion s TO PREVEN T PERSONA L INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, RE AD AND FOLLOW TH E IN ST R UC T IO N S A N D W A RN IN G S IN T H IS C A RE A ND U SE INS T R UC T IO N MANUA L. This bookl[...]
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2 IMPORT ANT SAFE GUARDS When using electrical a ppliances, basic safety preca utions should al ways be followed including the follo wing : Read a ll instr uctio ns be fore usi ng. To protect against electr ical shock do not put mixer, its cord or plug in water or ot her liquid. Close super vision is necessary when any appli ance is use[...]
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3 SPECIAL NOTE: When first using your m ixer, yo u m ay note an off odor from the motor. This is norm al an d will diss ipate as the mot or is br oken in . • Clean Befo re Using Before using your mixer the first t ime, wash the bowls, beaters and the dough hooks in hot s oap y water with a d ishclot h, rinse and dry. T hese par ts may also be was[...]
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4 4. Add ingredients to bo wl as recipe d irects. Plug cord into a 120 volt AC electrica l outlet ONLY. Turn speed control dial cloc kwise to start mixing. Always be gin mixing at a lower speed setting to prevent s pattering. Then increase to desired speed f or mixing task. S peed setting can be adj usted during operation b y turning dial forward a[...]
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5 10.When b eatin g eggs whites, be sure beat ers and bo wl are com plet el y cle an and dr y. A small amount o f fat on beat ers or bowl will affect whippin g performance. 11. When making bread do ugh, add 1 cup o f dry ingredients to liquid ingredie nts. Mix at speed 3 to combine. Red uce to speed 1 a nd add remainin g ingredients. If bowl is tur[...]
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6 • Replacem ent Parts Replacement par ts, such as beater s, dough hooks, bowls ma y be ordered on line at www.westbe nd.com or obtained directly fro m the co mpany’s Customer Service Depar tment. Write or call: The We st B end Co mpa ny Attn: C ustome r Service P.O. Box 2780 West Bend, WI 53095-2780 (262) 334-6949 Be sure to include the model [...]