instructions
Kenwood Chef and Major KMC5XX - KMM7XX series
Congratulations on buying a Kenwood. With such a wide range of attachments available, it’s more than just a mixer. It’s a state-of-the-art kitchen machine. We hope you’ll enjoy it.
Robust. Reliable. Versatile. Kenwood.
know your Kenwood kitchen machine
before using your Kenwood appliance
●Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
●Remove all packaging and any labels. safety
●Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing tools/attachments, after use and before cleaning.
●Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted attachments.
●Never leave the machine on unattended.
●Never use a damaged machine. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service’, page 6.
●Never operate the mixer with the head in the raised position.
●Never let the cord hang down where a child could grab it.
●Never let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.
●Never use an unauthorised attachment or more than one attachment at once.
●Never exceed the maximum capacities on page 2.
●When using an attachment, read the safety instructions that come with it.
●Take care when lifting this appliance as it is heavy. Ensure the head is locked and that the bowl, tools, outlet covers and cord are secure before lifting.
●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.
●Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
●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.
before plugging in
important - UK only ● Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of your machine.
●The wires in the cord are coloured as follows: Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live.
●The appliance must be protected by a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.
●For non-rewireable plugs the fuse cover MUST be refitted when replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover is lost then the plug must not be used until a replacement can be obtained. The correct fuse cover is identified by colour and a replacement may be obtained from your Kenwood Authorised Repairer (see Service).
●If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it must be DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock hazard
may arise if an unwanted non-rewireable plug is inadvertently inserted into a 13A socket outlet. ● This machine complies with European Economic Community Directive 89/336/EEC.
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● Wash the parts: see ‘care and cleaning’, page 6. |
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know your Kenwood kitchen machine |
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attachment outlets high-speed outlet |
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slow-speed outlet |
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tool socket |
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the mixer mixer head |
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outlet catch |
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bowl |
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bowl seating pad |
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head-lift lever |
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on/off and speed switch |
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power unit |
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K-beater |
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whisk |
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dough hook |
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spatula |
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splashguard |
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the mixer |
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the mixing tools and some of their uses |
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K-beater |
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For making cakes, biscuits, pastry, icing, fillings, éclairs and mashed |
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potato. |
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whisk |
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For eggs, cream, batters, fatless sponges, meringues, cheesecakes, |
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mousses, soufflés. Don’t use the whisk for heavy mixtures (eg creaming |
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fat and sugar) - you could damage it. |
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dough hook |
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For yeast mixtures. |
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to use your mixer |
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Turn the head-lift lever anti-clockwise and raise the mixer head till it locks. |
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to insert a tool |
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Push up till it stops then turn. |
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Fit the bowl onto the base - press down and turn clockwise |
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Turn the head-lift lever anti-clockwise and lower the mixer head till it locks. |
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Switch on by turning the speed switch to the desired setting. |
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Switch to pulse P for short bursts. |
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to remove a tool |
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Turn and remove. |
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hints |
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Switch off and scrape the bowl with the spatula frequently. |
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Eggs at room temperature are best for whisking. |
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Before whisking egg whites, make sure there’s no grease or egg yolk |
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on the whisk or bowl. |
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Use cold ingredients for pastry unless your recipe says otherwise. |
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points for bread making |
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important |
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Never exceed the maximum capacities below - you’ll overload the |
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machine. |
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If you hear the machine labouring, switch off, remove half the dough |
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and do each half separately. |
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The ingredients mix best if you put the liquid in first. |
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maximum capacities |
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CHEF |
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shortcrust pastry |
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Flour weight: 680g - 1lb 8oz |
Flour weight: 910g - 2lb |
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stiff yeast dough |
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Flour weight: 1.36kg - 3lb |
Flour weight: 1.5kg - 3lb 5oz |
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Total weight: 2.18kg - 4lb 13oz |
Total weight: 2.4kg - 5lb 5oz |
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soft yeast dough |
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Flour weight: 1.3kg - 2lb 14oz |
Flour weight: 2.6kg - 5lb 12oz |
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Total weight: 2.5kg - 5lb 8oz |
Total weight: 5kg - 11lb |
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fruit cake mix |
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Total weight: 2.72kg - 6lb |
Total weight: 4.55kg - 10lb |
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egg whites |
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speed switch
K-beater ● creaming fat and sugar start on min, gradually increasing to ‘max’.
● beating eggs into creamed mixtures 4 - ‘max’.
●folding in flour, fruit etc Min - 1
●all in one cakes start on min speed, gradually increase to max.
● rubbing fat into flour min - 2. whisk ● Gradually increase to ‘max’.
dough hook ● Start on ‘min’, gradually increasing to 1.
CHEF
CHEF
CHEF
for cleaning see page 6
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