Braun FP3020, FP3010 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual

FOOD PROCESSOR

 YEAR WARRANTY

Manufacturer warrants, subject to the conditions stated below, that from the date of purchase, this product will be free from
mechanical defects for a period of ONE (1) year. Manufacturer, at its option, will repair or replace this product found to be defective
during the warranty period. Should this product become defective by reason of improper workmanship or material defect during
the specied warranty period, Manufacturer will repair or replace the same eecting all necessary parts replacements for a period
of one year from the date of purchase. Transportation charges on parts, or products in whole, submitted for repair or replacement,
under this warranty, must be borne by the purchaser.

CONDITIONS: This warranty is valid for the original USA retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not
transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty service or replacement. Dealers,
service centers, or retail stores do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way, change the terms and conditions of this
warranty. Warranty registration is not necessary to obtain warranty on Manufacturer Products. Save your proof of purchase receipt.

ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY: warranty service does NOT apply if the product damage occurred because of misuse, lack of
routine maintenance, shipping, handling, warehousing or improper installation. Similarly, the warranty is void if the manufacturing
date or the serial number on the product has been removed or the equipment has been altered or modied. During the warranty
period, the authorized service dealer, at its option, will repair or replace any part that, upon examination, is found to be defective
under normal use and service.

NORMAL WEAR: This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent
use or misuse of the product; improper voltage or current; use contrary to the operation instructions; deviation from instructions
regarding storage and transportation; repair or alteration by anyone other than Manufacturer or an authorized service center.
Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as re, ood, hurricanes and tornadoes. Manufacturer shall not be liable
for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent
prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to
the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental of
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to
province.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: If your appliance should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it,
or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply call our Customer Service Representatives; 855.927.4383, or

send the defective product to Customer Service to the following address: 103 Pleasant Avenue  Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458.

For Parts & Service In

The USA Contact Us:

855.927.4383

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always
be taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

2. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

3. Avoid contacting moving parts.

4. To protect against re, electric shock and injury to persons, DO NOT
IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR BASE UNIT in water or other liquids.

5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children to operate the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or aer the
appliance has malfunctioned or has been damaged in any way. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Braun may result
in re, electric shock or injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even and stable surface.

12. Do not use appliance for anything other than intended use.

13. Use extreme caution when operating any appliance with sharp blades or
attachments.

14. Always ensure the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the voltage
in your home.

15. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do
not attempt to modify the plug in any way. Always unplug the appliance
when not in use.

16. Ensure all moving parts have completely stopped before removing food
from the food processor.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS & ATTACHMENTS

1. Motor Block

2. Cord Storage

3. Motor Switch (On/I Off/O)

4. Pulse Mode ( )

5. Variable Speed Regulator (1-15)

6. Food Processor Bowl (2 cup capacity)

7. Lid for Food Processor Bowl

8. Pusher For Lid

9. Blade With Protective Cover

10. Insert Carrier

11. Fine Slicing Insert - a

12. Coarse Slicing Insert - b (Optional)

13. Fine Shredding Insert - c

14. Coarse Shredding Insert - d

15. Grating Insert - e

16. French-Fries System (Optional)

17. Kneading Hook

18. Whipping Attachment

19. Citrus Press

20. Chopper Attachment

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

CAUTIONS:

 This appliance is designed for household use only and for

processing normal household quantities.
 Blades are sharp. Handle carefully!
 Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other

utensils away from beaters (knife assembly) during

operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons, and/or

damage to the mixer. Remove beaters (knife assembly

from mixer before washing.
 Never feed food into the processor by hand, always use

food pusher.
 To avoid injury, never place cutting blade or discs on base

without rst putting bowl properly in place.
 Be certain cover is securely locked in place before

operating appliance.
 Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.

DIRECTIONS:

Before using the food processor for the rst time,

clean all parts as described under "Cleaning & Maintenance".

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1. With the motor switched
o, place the food processor
bowl onto the drive place on
the motor block by matching
the arrow on the bowl with
the arrow on the motor
block. Turn the bowl in the
"function" direction as far as it

will go. See gure A

2. Put desired
attachment onto drive
sha of the bowl and
push it down as far as it

will go.

3. Put the lid onto the
bowl matching the
arrow on the lid with
the arrow on the bowl.
Turn the lid clockwise
guiding its nose rim
into the safety lock
opening of the motor
block until it audibly snaps into place.

See Figure B

4. Set the speed range by means of
the variable speed regulator. It is
recommended to rst select the speed
and then switch on the appliance in
order to work with the desired speed
from the beginning. See gure f

5. Fill the food processor bowl with
ingredients. Note: In order to avoid damages caused by

overload, this appliance is equipped with an automatic
security switch which shuts o the current supply if necessary.
In such case, turn the motor switch back to o "O" and wait
approximately 15 minutes to allow the motor to cool o before
switching on the appliance again.

6.Switch the motor to the on position "|". See gure f. Note:
The appliance can only be switched on when the food processor

bowl and the lid is properly engaged. If the lid is opened during
operation, the motor switches o automatically. In this case the
motor switch is still on "|", turn it back to "O" to avoid switching
on the motor accidentally.

7. To remove the food processor bowl switch o the
appliance, turn the lid counterclockwise and li o. Turn the
food processor bowl in the "click" direction until it unlocks,
li o the bowl.

Pulse Function

The pulse mode is useful for the following applications: Chopping delicate and
so food - eggs, onions, or parsley, carefully folding our into dough or batter
to maintain the creaminess, or adding whipped eggs or cream to more solid
food.

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Dough Max Capacity Speed Time

Yeast Dough 2 cups our plus other

ingredients

7 1½ Min

Pasta Dough 2 cups our plus other

ingredients

7 1½ Min

Pastries 2 cups our plus other

ingredients

7 1 Min

KNEADING

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1. The pulse mode is activated by turning the motor switch to

the pulse position (to the le). The switch does not catch
at this setting. Hold the switch in pulse position or turn it to
pulse position repeatedly.

2. Before activating the pulse mode, set the desired speed

with the speed regulator. When releasing the pulse mode
the appliance is switched o.

OR

17 - Kneading Hook

9 - Blade

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Yeast Dough (Breads & Cakes - use blade)

1. Pour our into the food processor bowl, then add other

ingredients except liquids.

2. Put on the lid and lock into place. Set the food processor to

speed 7 and switch the appliance on.

For kneading you can use the kneading hook, or
the blade. For best results, we recommend using
the kneading hook which is specially designed for
making yeast dough, pasta, and pastries. Use the
chart below for kneading dough.

CAUTION: Do not use the kneading hook for heavy

mixtures such as cake.

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3. Add liquids by pouring them through the lling tube of the

lid while the motor is running.

Note: when kneading with the blade, do not add ingredients like raisins or

nuts which are not supposed to be cut. These have to be added manually aer

removing the kneaded dough from the food processor bowl.

Pasta Dough

1. Pour our into the food processor bowl, then add other

ingredients except liquids.

2. Put on the lid and lock into place. Set the food processor to

speed 7 and switch the appliance on.

3. Add liquids by pouring them through the lling tube of the

lid while the motor is running.

Note: Do not add any liquid aer the dough has formed into a ball as then the

liquid will no longer be absorbed evenly.

Pastries

1. Pour our into the food processor bowl, then add other

ingredients. For best results, butter should not be too hard
or too so.

2. Put on the lid and lock into place. Set the food processor to

speed 7 and switch the appliance on.

3. Stop kneading the dough shortly aer a ball has formed.

Otherwise the pastry dough will become too so.

MIXING

Cake Mixtures

Method One:

1. Cream butter, sugar, and eggs on speed 6 for 1 minute

9 - Blade

For mixing cake dough or sponges use the blade. The
kneading hook is not suitable for mixing cake doughs or
sponges. Max capacity 2 cups our plus other ingredients.

BLENDING

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2. Pour in milk on speed 6 for 15 seconds.

3. Set the food processor to speed 15, using the "pulse"

function, carefully fold in our; pulse 10-15 times.

Method Two:

1. Pour all ingredients except liquids into the food processor

bowl, process ingredients on speed 15 for 1 minute.

2. Add liquids through the lling tube of the lid while the

motor is running.

3. Add ingredients like raisins and nuts manually.

Sponge Doughs

1. Cream eggs and water on speed 15 for 2 minutes.

2. Add sugar and process on speed 15 for 4 minutes.

3. On speed 8, fold in our using the pulse function 5 times.

4. Add cocoa powder using the pulse function 3 times.

9 - Blade

1. Pour coarsely chopped fruit into the food processor bowl.

2. Put on the lid and lock into place. Set the food processor to

speed 15 and switch the appliance on.

3. Set the food processor to speed 10, add liquid through the

lling tube and process until blended.

Note: When blending milk, please note that it will froth. Use

smaller quantities.

CHOPPING

Processing times in the chart on the next page are approximate and depend

on the quality, the amount of food to be processed and the required degree of

neness.

Use the blade for blending soups and shakes etc. Do not
ll the processor bowl above 2 cups to keep the bowl
from overowing.

Product Recomm.

Quantity

Preparation Speed Mode Time/Pulse

Herbs 4 Without

Stems

15 | 5-10 secs

Onions 1 Quartered 6 Pulse 5x

Cheese (Hard) ½ Cup Inch Pieces 15 | 45 secs

Nuts ½ Cup Whole 15 | 30 sec

Salad Dressing Chop herbs 7 | 5-10 sec

Mayonnaise Max. 1 egg Mix egg,

seasoning,
mustard,
vinegar, add
oil slowly
while motor
is running.

15 | 60 sec

Baby Food

(veggies/

fruits)

Raw or

cooked, no

hot food

15 | 20-30 sec

Chopping With Chopper Attachment

Recommended quantity: max. 1 cup. When processing large pieces of food, rst use
the pulse mode, then continue with the highest speed until you reach the desired
degree of neness. Do not chop hard foods such as coee beans or nutmeg.

Product Max

Amount

Preparation Speed Mode Time/Pulse

Hard Bread

Rolls

4 Quartered 15 | 45 secs

Ice Cubes 28 Whole 15 | 1 min

Apples 4 Cups Quartered 8 | 15 secs

Chocolate

Cool

2 Cups Broken 15 | Coarse: 15 sec,

Fine: 30 sec

Eggs 8 Whole 6 Pulse 8x

Cheese

(So)

2 Cups 3cm Cubes 15 | 20 sec

Cheese

(Hard)

4 Cups 3cm Cubes 15 | 60-70 sec

Meat 4 Cups Inch Cubes 15 | 40 sec

Carrots 4 Cups Inch Pieces 15 | 10 sec

Onions 4 Cups Quartered 15 Pulse 10-13x

Chopping With The Blade

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Insert Speed Processing Examples

11. a - Fine
Slicing

1-2 Cucumbers, Cabbage, Raw

Potatoes, Carrots, Onions,
Radishes

12. b - Coarse
Slicing (Optional)

1-2 Cucumbers, Kohlrabi, Raw

Potatoes, Onions, Banan­as, Tomatoes, Mushrooms,
Celery

13. c - Fine
Shredding

3-6 Cheese (so to medium),

Cucumbers, Carrots, Raw
Potatoes, Apples

14. d- Coarse
Shredding

3-6 Cheese (so to medium),

Cucumbers, Kohlrabi, Beet­root, Carrots, Raw Potatoes,
Apples, Cabbage

15. e - Grating 8-15 Raw Potatoes, Horseradish,
Parmigiano Cheese (hard)

SLICING, SHREDDING, GRATING

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1. Place the insert you want to use
into the insert carrier and snap into

position (see gure C). In order to
remove the insert, push up the insert
end that protrudes at the bottom of
the insert carrier.

2. Press the assembled slicer/shredder
onto the drive sha of the food

processor bowl (see gure D).

3. Put the lid onto the bowl and lock
into place. Set the speed and ll the
food to be processed into the lling
tube while the motor is switched o.
Relling should be done with the
motor switched o.

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4. Never reach into the lling tube when the motor is running.
Always use the pusher (see gure E).

Note: When processing juicy or so food, you will obtain better results at a

lower speed. Hard food should be processed at a higher speed. Do not overload

the processor bowl. Refer to the chart below to choose the appropriate

attachment for desired food to be processed.

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WHIPPING

Whipping Sponges - Max 2½ cups our plus ingredients

1. Cream eggs and water on speed 5 for 2 minutes.

2. Add sugar on speed 5 for 2 minutes

3. On speed 1 fold in our for 30 seconds.

Whipping Egg Whites

Min 2 egg-whites: speed 4-5 for 4 minutes
Max 6 egg-whites: speed 4-5 for 6 minutes

Whipping Cream

Min 0.15-0.2: speed 2 for 1-2 minutes
Max 0.4: speed 2 for 3½ - 4 minutes

Note: Before whipping sterilized cream,

keep the cream cool for several hours

18 - Whipping
Attachment

Use the whipping attachment for light whipping only.
Use the kneading attachment or blade for whipping
heavy mixtures.

JUICING

Use the citrus juicer to make fresh squeezed juice.
Use caution when pressing juice, do not press too hard.

19 - Citrus Press

1. Remove lid from food processor bowl
(See gure a).

2. Attach citrus press to food processor
bowl by aligning the arrow on the
citrus press with the arrow on the food
processor bowl, then rotate the citrus
press clockwise (see gure b).

3. Cut citrus fruit (orange, grapefruit,
lemon, etc.) in half. Set the food
processor speed to 3 and turn on.
Juice fruit by pressing fruit halves onto
citrus press until all the fruit juice
is gone from the fruit (See gure c).
Repeat until desired amount of juice is
acquired.

4. To pour your fresh juice, rotate citrus
press counter-clockwise (see gure d).

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Always make sure to switch o the motor and unplug the

appliance. Clean the motor block with a damp cloth only. Blades

are sharp! Use caution when cleaning the blades.

 All parts except for the chopper bowl can be cleaned in the

dishwasher. If needed, parts can be washed in warm soapy
water and rinsed thoroughly. DO NOT PUT BASE UNIT IN

DISHWASHER!

 Color-intensive food such as carrots may leave stains on the

plastic parts; wipe them o with cooking oil before cleaning

with water.
 Do not use sharp objects for cleaning purposes.
 Clean the blades and the inserts very carefully - they are

very sharp! Take hold of the knob only.

DO NOT SUBMERGE THE BASE UNIT OR CORD INTO WATER

OR ANY OTHER LIQUID OR THIS MAY DAMAGE THE FOOD

PROCESSOR.

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5. Hold citrus press in place and pour

freshly squeezed juice into a clean
glass (see gure e).

5. To remove citrus press from food

processor bowl rotate the citrus press
to align the arrows on the citrus press
and the food processor bowl and li
(see gure f).

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