Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender
Important safeguards
Read all instructions
- Carefully read all instructions before operating the appliance for the first time and save them for future reference.
- Remove and safely discard any packaging materials and promotional labels before using the appliance for the first time.
- To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of this appliance.
- To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the power cord, power plug, or motor body in water or any other liquid.
- Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch any other source of heat.
- Unwind the power cord fully before use.
- Do not allow the power cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces, or become knotted.
- Always make sure the appliance is completely and properly assembled before operation.
- Always ensure that the attachments are securely fitted onto the motor body before operation. Follow the instructions provided in this book.
- Handle the appliance and attachments with care – the blending blade and chopping bowl blade are very sharp. Handle carefully and keep out of reach of children.
- To reduce the risk of injury, always insert the chopping blade into the chopping bowl, then ensure the lid is securely attached before connecting to the motor body and operating.
- Never process ICE or other hard foods such as coffee beans, rice, frozen foods, spices, cereal, or chocolate bars in the chopping bowl, as damage to the blades may result.
- Do not use attachments other than those provided with the appliance. The use of attachments not sold or recommended by Breville may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
- Always ensure the appliance is unplugged from the power outlet before attempting to assemble any of the attachments.
- If using the appliance to blend hot food in a saucepan, remove the saucepan from the heat source and ensure the liquid is not boiling. Allow hot food to cool slightly before blending. The appliance should be kept away from any heat source.
- Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance or container filled with hot oil or other hot liquids.
- Do not touch surfaces that may be hot. Use handles or knobs provided.
- When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or make small quantities at a time to reduce spillage.
- Keep hands and utensils away from the moving blending blade and chopping bowl blade while blending/chopping to prevent the possibility of severe injury to persons or damage to the appliance. A spatula may be used, but it must be used only when the appliance is not running.
- If food becomes lodged around the blending blade or in the blade guard, release the trigger switch, unplug the power cord, and remove the blending shaft from the motor body. Use a spatula to dislodge the food. Do not use fingers as the blending blade is sharp.
BREVILLE ASSIST™ PLUG
Your Breville appliance comes with a uniqueAssist™ Plug, conveniently designed with a finger hole in the power plug for easy and safe removal from the wall outlet. For safety reasons, it is recommended that you plug your Breville appliance directly into its own electrical outlet on a dedicated circuit separate from other appliances. If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not function properly. Use in conjunction with a power strip or extension cord is not recommended.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
Your Breville appliance is fitted with a relatively short (6′) power supply cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping, or becoming entangled with a longer cord. Do not allow children to use or be near this appliance without close adult supervision. Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are not recommended, but may be used if care is exercised. If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and (3) the extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.
KNOW your Breville Control Grip™
- Speed Control Dial
- Control Grip Trigger Switch
- Motor Body
- Blending Shaft
- Stainless Steel Blending Blade
- Chopping Bowl Lid
- Chopping Bowl
- Stainless Steel Chopping Blade
- Dual-Purpose Storage Lid & Anti-Slip Mat
- Blending Jug
- Whisk
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
Before first use
Remove any packaging material and promotional labels. Remove the blending shaft from the motor body and wash it in warm, soapy water (follow the instructions on page 10 “To detach the blending shaft”). Rinse and dry thoroughly. Ensure no water remains inside the blending shaft to avoid water running into the motor body when reattached.
Disassemble and wash the chopping blade, chopping bowl, chopping bowl lid, whisk, storage lid, and blending jug in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Ensure no water remains in the chopping bowl lid or whisk attachment to avoid water running into the motor body when reattached.
NOTE
The detachable blending shaft, chopping bowl, chopping blade, blending jug, whisk, and dual-purpose storage lid/anti-slip mat can also be washed in the dishwasher. The chopping bowl lid, whisk gear box, and motor body are not dishwasher safe – see the care and cleaning section of this booklet for cleaning instructions for these parts.
This stick blender is a versatile appliance that can be attached to:
- The stainless steel blending shaft, for use as a stick blender
- The chopping bowl with the chopping blade and lid – for use as a mini chopper
- The whisk attachment – for use as a hand whisk
STICK BLENDER
To attach the blending shaft
Hold the blending shaft with the blades down, align the top end of the blending shaft with the corresponding end of the motor body, and push until the blending shaft clicks and locks onto the motor body.
Always ensure the blending shaft is dry with no water left inside before reattaching.
TO USE AS A STICK BLENDER
Ensure the blending shaft is assembled to the motor body as detailed above.
- Place food to be processed into the blending jug provided (or a sufficiently large mixing bowl or saucepan). The jug provided should only be ½ full or less when blending liquids or when making a puree of fruit and/or vegetables.
- Insert the plug into a 110/120V power outlet.
- By turning the speed control dial at the top of the motor body, select a speed between 1 and 15.
- Low Speed: 1
- High Speed: 15
NOTE
If selecting a high speed, it is recommended that you start with a slow speed and gradually increase to the higher speed to avoid splattering and over-processing.
- Place the blending shaft as deeply as possible into the blending jug and press the trigger switch to turn the stick blender on. The button must be held for the required duration of operation.
- Work through the ingredients in the blending jug with a gentle raising and lowering motion.
- When processing has finished, switch off the motor by releasing the trigger switch and remove the power plug from the power outlet.
- Ensure the blade has completely stopped before lifting the stick blender out of the blending jug.
To detach the blending SHAFT
Ensure the trigger switch is released and unplug the power plug from the power outlet.
Hold the motor body with one hand and, using the thumb and finger of the other hand, press on the two EJECT buttons on either side of the motor body. Pull the motor body away from the blending shaft to detach.
Recommendations when using as a stick BLENDER
- The stick blender mixes foods and liquids rapidly; therefore, it is easy to over-process. Remember to periodically release the trigger switch and check the food throughout operation.
- Allow food to cool slightly (so not boiling) before blending.
- The blending shaft allows for hot food to be processed directly in the saucepan. This makes blending soups and sauces very easy. For safety reasons, remove the saucepan from the heat source before processing.
- Ensure the motor body of the appliance and the power cord are kept away from any heat source.
- When pureeing and blending, cut food into uniform sizes. This will ensure smooth and consistent results.
- Warm all liquids to be added to soups and purees; this will ensure even blending.
- Place the blending jug on the anti-slip mat during blending. This will keep the blending jug stable.
- Do not operate the stick blender continuously for more than 1 minute. Allow the motor to rest for 1 minute between each use.
- DO NOT place the stick blender in the chopping bowl to process ingredients.
If food becomes lodged around the blending blade or in the blade guard, follow these safety instructions:
- Release the trigger switch and unplug the power plug from the power outlet.
- Use a spatula to carefully dislodge the food. Do not use fingers as the blending blade is sharp.
- After the food has been removed and the blades are clear, plug the appliance back into the power outlet and continue blending.
Mini Chopper
To attach the chopping blade, chopping bowl, and chopping bowl lid.
- Remove the blending shaft from the motor body (follow the instructions on page 10, “To detach the blending shaft”). Place the chopping blade onto the metal pivot pin in the base of the chopping bowl. Place the food inside the chopping bowl. Do not exceed the maximum ‘MAX’ marking.
- Place the lid onto the chopping bowl.
- Align the motor body with the chopping bowl lid and push down until the motor body clicks into place. Ensure the chopping bowl lid is dry with no water left inside before reattaching.
NOTE
Always place the chopping blade onto the pivot pin on the bottom of the chopping bowl BEFORE placing any food in the bowl. Do not lift the blade before the complete chopping operation is finished.
To use the chopping bowl
For food preparation tips and recipes, refer to page 19 and the recipes section of this booklet. Ensure the chopping bowl is completely and properly assembled.
- Place the food to be processed into the chopping bowl. Do not exceed the ‘MAX’ marking on the chopping bowl.
- Insert the plug into a 110/120V power outlet.
- By turning the speed control dial at the top of the motor body, select a speed between 1 and 15.
- Low Speed: 1
- High Speed: 1
- Press the trigger switch to turn the mini chopper on. The button must be held for the required duration of operation.
- When processing has finished, switch off the motor by releasing the trigger switch and remove the power plug from the power outlet.
- Ensure the blade has completely stopped before removing the lid from the chopping bowl. Carefully remove the chopping blade and use a spatula to scrape off any attached food back into the chopping bowl. Use the spatula to remove food from the chopping bowl.
To detach the chopping bowl and lid
Ensure the trigger switch is released and unplug the power plug from the power outlet.
Hold the motor body with one hand and, using the thumb and finger of the other hand, press on the two EJECT buttons on either side of the motor body. Pull the motor body away from the chopping bowl lid to detach.
Recommendations when using the stick BLENDER with the chopping bowl
- Do not operate the chopping bowl when empty.
- The anti-slip mat keeps the chopping bowl stable; however, it is recommended during processing to hold the motor body with one hand and the chopping bowl and lid with the other.
- When processing, cut food into uniform sizes to ensure quicker, even, and more consistent results.
- To avoid damage to the chopping/mixing blade, do not process or grind hard items such as frozen foods, ice, cereals, rice, spices, chocolate bars, or coffee beans.
- DO NOT process boiling or hot foods in the chopping bowl.
- NEVER remove the blade from the chopping bowl before food processing is completed.
- The chopping bowl blends foods and liquids rapidly; therefore, it is easy to overprocess. Remember to periodically release the trigger switch and check the food throughout operation.
CARE, CLEANING & STORAGE
Motor body
Remove the power plug from the power outlet before cleaning. To remove any food residue, wipe the motor body and cord with a damp cloth only. Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool. Never immerse the motor body in water or any other liquid. Do not place the motor body in the dishwasher.
Blending Shaft
Remove the power plug from the power outlet before cleaning. Remove the motor body from the blending shaft. The blending shaft can be hand-washed in hot, soapy water, rinsed, and dried thoroughly after each use. Alternatively, the blending shaft can also be washed in the dishwasher. Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool.
QUICK WASH: Between each processing task, with the motor body attached, place the blending shaft and blending blade only into a jug of water and press the trigger switch to turn on for 5 seconds. This will remove any food on the blending blade and allow you to continue onto the next processing task.
Chopping bowl, Chopping bowl lid, chopping blade, and storage lid/anti-slip mat
Remove the power plug from the power outlet before cleaning. Remove the motor body from the chopping bowl lid, and then remove the chopping bowl lid and chopping blade from the chopping bowl. The chopping bowl, chopping bowl lid, and chopping blade should be hand-washed in hot, soapy water, rinsed, and dried thoroughly after each use. Alternatively, the chopping bowl and chopping blade can be washed in the dishwasher. Do not wash the chopping bowl lid in the dishwasher. Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool.
Whisk
Remove the power plug from the power outlet before cleaning. Remove the motor body from the whisk. The whisk can be hand washed in hot, soapy water, rinsed, and dried thoroughly after each use. Alternatively, the whisk can also be washed in the dishwasher.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool. Remove the whisk from the whisk gearbox before placing it in the dishwasher.
NOTE
The whisk gearbox is not dishwasher safe.
Blending Jug and Storage Lid/Anti-Slip Mat
The blending jug and storage lid/anti-slip mat can be hand-washed in hot, soapy water, rinsed, and dried thoroughly after each use. Alternatively, the blending jug and storage lid/anti-slip mat can also be washed in the dishwasher. Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool.
Storage
Remove the power plug from the power outlet before storing. Ensure the appliance is clean and completely dry.
Insert the chopping blade into the chopping bowl, then attach the chopping bowl lid. Place the assembled chopping bowl inside the blending jug. Attach the storage lid/antislip mat to the bottom of the blending jug.
Food Preparation Guide
Do not operate the stick blender continuously for more than 1 minute. Allow the motor to rest for 1 minute between each use. This is especially important when mixing dry, thick, or heavy mixtures. Never mix for more than 15 seconds. Stop the operation and stir the ingredients before continuing.
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Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender-FAQs
Is the Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender dishwasher safe?
Yes, most detachable parts are dishwasher-safe, including:
Blending shaft
Chopping bowl & blade
Blending jug
Whisk attachment
Storage lid/anti-slip mat
Note: Ensure no water remains in attachments before reattaching to the motor body to prevent damage.
How many watts is the Breville immersion blender?
The Breville BSB510XL has a 280-watt motor with 15 variable speeds for precise blending, chopping, and whisking.
What is the best way to use an immersion blender?
Use enough food to cover the blade for smooth blending.
Ensure enough liquid for consistency.
Keep the blade submerged to avoid splashing.
How do I choose a good immersion blender?
Look for:
Power (200W–1000W) – Higher watts handle tougher ingredients.
Sharp stainless steel blades for smooth blending.
Variable speed controls for better precision.
How do I deep clean an immersion blender?
For Breville blenders: Use the Auto Clean function with warm, soapy water.
Manual cleaning: Wash detachable parts with warm, soapy water or place in the dishwasher.
Can an immersion blender crush ice?
No, immersion blenders are not recommended for crushing ice as it can damage the blades.
Can I froth milk with an immersion blender?
Yes! Blend milk continuously for 1 minute in a deep container to create froth for coffee drinks.
Can I use an immersion blender to make whipped cream?
Yes, but it may be messier than a stand mixer since there’s no cover. Use medium speed for best results.
What’s the difference between a hand mixer and an immersion blender?
Hand mixer: Best for batters, whipping cream, and light mixing.
Immersion blender: Better for blending soups, smoothies, and purées directly in the pot.
What can I use if I don’t have an immersion blender?
Alternatives include:
Hand mixer (for light blending)
Food processor (for thicker mixtures)
Mortar & pestle (for manual mashing)