Lakeland 31554 Instruction Booklet

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

QUICK PREP

Model: 31554

LAKELAND QUICK PREP

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Quick Prep.

Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.

This mini food processor with five different cones for grating, slicing and chopping is the
perfect kitchen helper and makes quick work of prepping all your favourite recipes.

The colour coded cones slice and shred fruit and vegetables, grate cheese, chocolate and
nuts, chop mini batons and fries in seconds.

Quick and simple to use and easy to clean, the compact, portable design won’t take up
space in your cupboard or on your worktop.

Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent
quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the
company back in the 1960s.

Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

CONTENTS

Product features ............................................................................................................. 3

Safety cautions ............................................................................................................ 4-5

Using the Quick Prep for the first time ......................................................................... 6-7

Instructions for use ......................................................................................................... 8

Hints and tips ................................................................................................................. 9

A guide to ingredients and cones ............................................................................ 10-11

Frequently asked questions ........................................................................................... 12

Care and cleaning ........................................................................................................ 13

Electrical connections ................................................................................................... 14

Recycling your electricals .............................................................................................. 14

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PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Chute

2. On/off button

3. Cone holder

4. Lock

5. Cord and plug

6. Pusher

7. Base unit

8. Cone fastener

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2

3

4

5

6

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Slicing cone (Green) Coarse grating cone (Red)

Fine grating cone (Orange)

Extra fine grating cone (Purple)

Mini fries cone (Yellow)

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SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.

• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.

• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from
the appliance before the first use.

• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if
damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a
fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be
replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394

88100.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.

• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the
socket to “off “and remove the plug from the mains socket.

• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Lakeland.

• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
lid in water or other liquids.

• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid
contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

• For indoor use only.

• For domestic use only.

• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the
instructions for use that accompany it.

• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains
socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.

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• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.

• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be
at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.

• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 04/108/EC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 06/95/EC (Safety of Domestic Electrical Appliances).

• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be

dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies

and children. These bags are not toys.

• Only use the pusher to push food through the appliance. NEVER use your fingers
or hands to push ingredients into the chute. Ensure that hands, hair, jewellery and
clothing are kept away from rotating and moving parts.

• Take care when handling and changing the cones as the blades are extremely sharp,
hold the plastic part.

• Always make sure the appliance is switched off and unplugged when inserting or
removing the cones, and chute. Make sure the cone and cone fastener are securely
locked in place before plugging in and switching on.

• DO NOT leave the Quick Prep unattended whilst in use.

• DO NOT operate continuously for more than 5 minutes. Allow the appliance to rest
for 5 minutes before using again. After three cycles, allow the unit to cool completely
before using again.

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USING THE QUICK PREP FOR THE FIRST TIME

• Unpack the Quick Prep, remove all the packaging materials.

• There will already be a cone in the chute, please remove for cleaning.

• WARNING: Make sure the Quick Prep is switched off and unplugged at the socket
when inserting or removing the cones, and chute.

• Take care when handling and changing the cones as the blades are extremely sharp,
hold the plastic part.

• Before first use, wipe the base unit with a clean damp cloth.

• Wash the cones, cone fastener, chute and pusher in warm soapy water, rinse and dry
thoroughly.

• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before assembling the product.

• Place the base on a flat surface near a socket, at least 10cm away from a wall.

1. Insert the narrow end of the chute into the lock on the base unit, turn it anticlockwise
to lock it in an upright position.

2. Insert the cone you would like to use into the cone holder. Twist it into place.

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3. Put the cone fastener (wide end first) inside the back of the cone holder, twist it
anticlockwise to lock the cone securely in place. You will hear a click.

4. Insert the pusher into the chute.

5. The Quick Prep is now ready to use.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Chop your food into long thin pieces, around 1-3cm thick. If you are making mini

fries, cut your potatoes thicker, around 3cm. Do not try to process large chunks.

• Make sure the cone and cone fastener are securely locked in place before plugging in.

• Plug in and switch on the Quick Prep at the socket. Place a small bowl underneath the

cone holder, this is where food will come out of the Quick Prep.

• When you switch on the Quick Prep for the first time there may be a slight burning

smell. This is normal for a new product and will disappear after a few uses.

• Remove the pusher from the chute and place a few pieces of food into the chute. Be

careful not to overfill.

• Press and hold the on/off button with one hand and use the pusher with the other

hand to feed the food through.

• Apply steady pressure on the pusher to slowly and gently press the food through the

chute. DO NOT use force.

• Only use the pusher to push food through the appliance, NEVER use your fingers or

hands.

• Your food will feed through the cone holder straight into the bowl underneath.

• Release the on/off button when you have finished to stop the appliance.

• Switch off and unplug the Quick Prep at the socket.

• Take apart and clean the appliance between different foods, see care and cleaning.

• DO NOT operate continuously for more than 5 minutes. Allow it the appliance to rest

for 5 minutes before using again. After three cycles, allow the unit to cool completely
before using again.

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HINTS AND TIPS

• Firm ingredients will achieve the best results, these will help stop food becoming stuck

in the chute.

• This appliance is not suitable for chopping extremely hard food e.g. nutmeg or coffee

beans. It is not intended for use as a meat grinder.

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A GUIDE TO INGREDIENTS AND CONES

Here is a guide to the cones for the Quick Prep, and suggestions of the ingredients you
can prep for different recipes.

CONE TYPE PERFECT FOR...

SLICING

COLOURED

- GREEN

COARSE

GRATING

COLOURED

- RED

FINE

GRATING

COLOURED

- ORANGE

EXTRA FINE

GRATING

Slicing thin slices
for Dauphinoise
potatoes,
vegetables for
gratins, fruit.

Grating vegetables
for coleslaw and
salads, fruit, hard
cheese, chocolate.

Grating vegetables
for salads,
hard cheese,
grating parmesan
for pasta dishes,
chocolate for
toppings.

Grinding hard
cheese, nuts.

CARROT COURGETTE POTATO,

SWEET

POTATO

CUCUMBER PEPPER

X X X X X

X X X X

X X X

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COLOURED

- PURPLE

MINI FRIES

COLOURED

- YELLOW

Chopping potatoes
for mini fries and
vegetables for
salads, fruit.

X X X X X