efore using your Kenwood appliance
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Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
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Remove all packaging and any labels.
safety
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he blades and discs are very sharp, handle with care. Always
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old the knife blade by the finger grip at the top,
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away from the cutting edge, both when handling and
leaning.
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lways remove the knife blade before pouring contents from the
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bowl.
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eep hands and utensils out of the processor bowl and liquidiser
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ug (if supplied) whilst connected to the power supply.
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Switch off and unplug:
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efore fitting or removing parts
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fter use
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before cleaning
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Never use your fingers to push food down the feed tube. Always
use the pusher/s supplied.
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Before removing the lid from the bowl or liquidiser from the
power unit:-
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switch off;
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wait until the attachment/blades have completely stopped;
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Be careful not to unscrew the liquidiser jug from the blade
unit.
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Allow all liquids to cool to room temperature before placing them
in the liquidiser (if supplied).
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Do not use the lid to operate the processor, always use the on/off
speed control.
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This machine will be damaged and may cause injury
if the interlock mechanism is subjected to excessive
force.
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Never use an unauthorised attachment.
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Never leave the machine on unattended.
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Never use a damaged machine. Get it checked or repaired: see
‘service’.
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Never let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.
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Don’t let excess cord hang over the edge of a table or worktop
or touch hot surfaces.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
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Only use the appliance for its intended domestic use. Kenwood
will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper
use, or failure to comply with these instructions.
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Misuse of your processor/liquidiser can result in injury.
before plugging in
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Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown
on the underside of your machine.
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This appliance conforms to EC directive 2004/108/EC on
Electromagnetic Compatibility and EC regulation no. 1935/2004
of 27/10/2004 on materials intended for contact with food.
before using for the first time
1 Remove all packaging including the plastic blade covers from the
knife blade. Take care the blades are very sharp. These
covers should be discarded as they are to protect the blade
during manufacture and transit only.
Wash the parts see ‘cleaning’
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3 Push excess cord into the back of the machine.
key
processor
pusher
feed tube
lid
bowl
detachable drive shaft
speed + pulse control
power unit
safety interlock
cord storage
liquidiser (if supplied)
blade unit
sealing ring
jug
filler cap
lid
attachments
knife blade
emulsifying tool / whisk
thick slicing/coarse shredding disc
geared citrus press
spatula
to use your food processor
1 Fit the detachable shaft onto the power unit .
2 Then fit the bowl. Place the handle towards the back and turn
clockwise until it locks .
3 Fit an attachment over the drive shaft.
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Always fit the bowl and attachment onto the machine before
adding ingredients.
4 Fit the lid - ensuring the top of the drive shaft locates into the
centre of the lid.
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Do not use the lid to operate the processor, always
use the on/off speed control.
5 Switch on and select a speed.
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The processor won’t work if the bowl and lid are
fitted incorrectly.
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Use the pulse control for short bursts. The pulse will operate as
long as the control is held in position.
6 Reverse the above procedure to remove the lid, attachments and
bowl.
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Always switch off before removing the lid.
important
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Your processor is not suitable for crushing or grinding coffee
beans, or converting granulated sugar to caster sugar.
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When adding almond essence or flavouring to mixtures avoid
contact with the plastic as this may result in permanent marking.
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to use your liquidiser (if supplied)
Fit the sealing ring into the blade unit - ensuring the seal is
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located correctly. Leaking will occur if the seal is
amaged or not fitted correctly.
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Hold the underside of the blade unit and insert the blades into
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the jug - turn clockwise to lock.
Put your ingredients into the jug.
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Fit the lid onto the jug and turn clockwise to lock . Fit the filler
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cap.
5 Place the liquidiser onto the power unit and turn to lock .
Select a speed or use the pulse control.
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ints
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When making mayonnaise, put all the ingredients, except the oil
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he filler cap and let it run through.
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hick mixtures, eg pates and dips, may need scraping down. If
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it’s difficult to process, add more liquid.
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When crushing ice use the pulse in short bursts.
important
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Allow all liquids to cool to room temperature before
placing them in the liquidiser.
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To ensure the long life of your liquidiser, never run it for longer
than 60 seconds. Switch off as soon as you’ve got the right
consistency.
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Don’t process spices - they may damage the plastic.
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The machine won’t work if the liquidiser is fitted incorrectly.
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Don’t put dry ingredients into the liquidiser before switching on. If
necessary, cut them into pieces; remove the filler cap; then with
the machine running, drop them through one by one.
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Don’t use the liquidiser as a storage container. Keep it empty
before and after use.
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Never blend more than 1.2 litres - less for frothy liquids like
milkshakes.
choosing a speed for all functions
tool/attachment function speed
knife blade Cake making 1 – 2
emulsifying tool Egg whites 2
/ whisk Cream (max 250mls) 1 - 2
discs - slicing/ Firm food items such as carrots,
shredding hard cheeses 2
citrus press Citrus fruits 1
liquidiser (if supplied) All processing 2
Rubbing fat into flour 2
Adding water to combine
pastry ingredients 1 – 2
Chopping/pureeing/pâtés 2
Yeasted dough mixes 2
Thick soup mixes (500mls liquid 1
to 500g dry ingredients)
Thinner soup mixes/ milk
(max 600mls) 1 – 2
Softer items such as
cucumbers, tomatoes 1
aximum capacities
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Shortcrust pastry Flour wt 250g/9oz
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Yeast dough Flour wt 340g/12oz
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ne Stage Cake Total wt 1Kg/2lb 4oz
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Chopping lean meat Total wt 400g/14oz
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Thick soup mixes 1 litre
hinner soup mix/milk 600mls
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Whisk egg white 6
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Liquidiser (if supplied) 1.2 litres
using the attachments
ee chart above for speed of each attachment.
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knife blade
he knife blade is the most versatile of all the attachments. The
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length of the processing time will determine the texture achieved.
For coarser textures use the pulse control.
Use the knife blade for cake and pastry making, chopping raw
and cooked meat, vegetables, nuts, pate, dips, pureeing soups
and to also make crumbs from biscuits and bread.
It can also be used for yeasted dough mixes.
hints
knife blade
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Cut food such as meat, bread, vegetables into cubes
approximately 2cm/3/4in before processing.
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Biscuits should be broken into pieces and added down the feed
tube whilst the machine is running.
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When making pastry use fat straight from the fridge cut into
2cm/3/4in.cubes.
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Take care not to over-process.
dough
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Place the dry ingredients in the bowl and add the liquid down the
feed tube whilst the machine is running. Process until a smooth
elastic ball of dough is formed this will take 60 secs.
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Re-knead by hand only. Re-kneading in the bowl is not
recommended as it may cause the processor to become
unstable.
emulsifying tool / whisk
Use for egg whites and cream only.
hints
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Best results are obtained when the eggs are at room
temperature.
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Ensure the bowl and whisk are clean and free from grease before
whisking.
slicing/shredding discs
To use the discs.
reversible slicing/shredding discs - thick
Use the shredding side for cheese, carrots, potatoes and foods
of a similar texture.
Use the slicing side for cheese, carrots, potatoes, cabbage,
cucumber, courgette, beetroot and onions.
safety
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Never remove the lid until the cutting disc has
completely stopped.
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Handle the cutting discs with care - they are
extremely sharp
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