MOULINEX ODACIO DFC456 User Manual

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Thank you for choosing a product from the
Moulinex range. This product is intended
exclusively for preparing food.

Description

A Motor unit

A1 liquidiser drive cover
A2 liquidiser drive
A3 bowl and accessory drive
A4 release button for Liquidiser drive cover

(A1) and for accessory fitted on

liquidiser drive
A5 electronic speed selector, settings 1 to 5
A6 Start / Stop / Vari Pulse (intermittent

operation) switch

B Bowl assembly

B1 pusher with measuring section
B2 lid with feeder tube
B3 bowl

B3a bowl drive

B3b nut
B4 detachable handle

B4a handle release button

C Spindle

ACCESSORIES DEPENDING ON MODEL:

D Blades

D1 metal blade
D2 plastic kneading blade

E Grating/Slicing discs

E1 disc holder
E2 4 discs:

. fine grating (A)

. thin slicing (D)

. coarse grating (C)

. thick slicing (H)

F Whisk

F1 whisk drive
F2 whisk

G Emulsifying disc
H Citrus press

H1 cone
H2 filter basket
H3 short spindle

I Liquidiser

I1 measuring cup
I2 lid
I3 jug
I4 detachable handle

I4a handle release button

J Juice extractor

J1 pusher
J2 lid
J3 lid seal
J4 filter band

J5 filter holder

K Mini-chopper

K1 lid
K2 bowl

L “Maxipress”

L1 blade unit
L2 2 grids

M Grinder

M1 lid
M2 bowl

N Spatula
O Storage basket for aaccessories

Safety recommendations

- Always read the instructions for use
carefully before using your appliance for
the first time.

- This product has been designed for
domestic use only. Any commercial use,
inappropriate use or failure to comply
with the instructions, the manufacturer
accepts no responsibility and the
guarantee will not apply.

- Do not leave the appliance within reach
of children without supervision. Young
children or severely disabled persons
must always be supervised when using
this appliance.

- Check that the voltage rating of your
appliance correspond to that of your
household electrical wiring system.

This appliance is manufactured to conform to
the Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (Safety)
Regulations 1989 and is designed to comply
with BS 3456. It complies with the requirements
of the EEC Directive (89/336/EEC).

Any connection error will render the
guarantee void.

- Unplug your appliance as soon as you have
finished using it (also in the event of a power
cut) and when you are cleaning it.

- Never use your appliance if it is not working
correctly or if it has been damaged. If this
happens, contact an approved Moulinex ser­vice centre (see list in service booklet).

- Do not place the appliance, the power cable
or the plug under running water or in any
other liquid.

- Do not allow the power cable to hang down
within reach of children.

- The power cable must never be close to a
heat source or resting on sharp edges.

- If the power cable or the plug are damaged,
do not use the appliance. To avoid any risk,
these must be replaced by an approved

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Moulinex service centre (see list in service
booklet).

- Do not use the appliance for juicing if the
filter holder on the juice extractor is
damaged.

- For your own safety, use only Moulinex
accessories and spare parts which are
suitable for your appliance.

- Always use the pushers to push food down
the feeder tubes, never use your fingers, a
fork, a spoon, a knife or other utensil.

- Only remove the accessories when the
appliance has come to a complete stop.

- Do not introduce any utensil (spoon,
spatula...) through the feeder tube.

- Do not place any utensil containing metal in
a microwave oven.

- Use the accessories one at a time.

- Handle the metal blade and discs with great
care: they are extremely sharp.

- You must remove the blades (D) and
spindle (C) before emptying the bowl of its
content.

- Empty the chopping bowl or liquidiser jug
before detaching the handle.

- Never touch the parts when they are moving.

- Do not run your appliance empty.

- Do not allow long hair, scarves, ties etc. to
dangle over accessories during operation.

- Never use or plug in your appliance if :

- Its power cord is faulty or damaged.

- The appliance has been dropped.

- It has visible damage or operating faults.

In such cases, to avoid any danger, contact
your Approved Service Centre to have the
appliance repaired, as special tools are
required.

Using your appliance

- Before using the liquidiser drive (A2):
ensure that there is no accessory fitted on
the bowl and drive accessory.

Functions of your food
processor

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FITTING DETACHABLE PARTS

. ASSEMBLING / DISMANTLING THE BOWL (B3)

The bowl is used with the following accessories
(depending on model):

- blades (D), grating/slicing discs (E), whisk
(F), emulsifying disc (G), citrus press (H),
juice extractor (J), “Maxipress” (L).

- If not already fitted,

- position drive (B3a) in the bowl.

- Lock the drive (B3a) with the nut (B3b) as
far as it will go.

- Dismantle the bowl assembly and clean it
after each use.

. FITTING/DETACHING THE BOWL HANDLE (B4)

AND THE LIQUIDISER JUG HANDLE (I4)

For ease of cleaning and storage, the bowl
handle (B4) and liquidiser jug handle (I4) are
detachable.

- To fit the handle, position it against the lugs
of the bowl/jug.

- Slide the handle upwards until it clicks.

- To detach the handle, press the release
button (B4a) or (I4a) and slide the handle
downwards.

(note: the lid of the liquidiser jug must be
unlocked in order to be able to detach the
handle (I4).)

The handle (B4) must be fitted to the bowl
in order to be able to lock the liquidiser
drive cover (A1).

- Before using for the first time, wash all
accessory parts in warm, soapy water. Rinse
and dry.

- Place the motor unit on a flat, clean and dry
surface.

- Plug the appliance in.

- Vari Pulse (intermittent operation): turn
switch (A6) to the “Vari Pulse” position «0».
Using a succession of pulses can give you
better control when preparing certain foods.

- Continuous operation: turn switch (A6) to
position “1”.

- Stop: turn switch (A6) to position “0”.

- Speed selector (A5): select the suggested
speed or change it as required during
preparation.

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MI X I N G /B L E N DIN G /CHO P P ING /
KNEADING

ACCESSORIES USED (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

- Bowl assembly (B), spindle (C) and
blades (D):

. metal blade (D1) for mixing or chopping.
. plastic kneading blade (D2) for kneading,

blending pastry or cake making.

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

Press the release button (A4) to open the
upper power outlet cover (A1).

- Fit the bowl (B3) on the bowl and accessory
drive (A3).

- Fit the spindle (C) on to the bowl drive (B3a).

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- Slide the metal blade (D1) or the plastic
kneading blade (D2) onto the spindle (C),
down to the bottom of the bowl.

- Place the ingredients in the bowl.

- Fit the lid (B2) on the bowl.

- Close the liquidiser drive cover (A1). You
should hear a click.

To unlock the blades (D) from the spindle (C):

- Place the bowl assembly on a stable
worktop.

- Turn the spindle (C) clockwise, holding the
blade (D) by its upper section.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

Blending

- Select a speed between 3 and 5 (A5) and
turn the switch (A6) to position “1” to start
the appliance.

You can blend up to 1 litre of soup or stewed
fruit in 20 sec.

Chopping

- Select speed 5 (A5) and turn the switch (A6)
to position “1” to start the appliance or, for
better control over the chopping, use the
“Vari Pulse” position (A6).

In 15 to 30 sec., you can chop up to 600g of
food:
. hard produce: cheese, dried fruits, certain

vegetables (carrots, celery...).

. soft produce: certain vegetables (onions,

spinach...).

. raw or cooked meat (boned, sinew removed

and diced).

. raw or cooked fish...

Kneading/Mixing

- Select speed 5 (A5) and turn the switch (A6)
to position “1” to start the appliance.

- When kneading, stop the appliance as soon
as the pastry starts to form a ball.

You can:
. knead up to 1.2 kg of pastry/dough (biscuit,

shortcrust, and bread) in approximately 60
sec.

. mix up to 1 litre of pancake, waffle batter,

etc. in 1min to 1 min 30.

. mix up to 1.5 kg of light cake mixture (bis-

cuit, sponge) in 1 min 30 to 3 min 30.

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GRATING/SLICING

ACCESSORIES USED

- Bowl assembly (B), spindle (C) and grating/
slicing discs (E)

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

Press the release button (A4) to open the
liquidiser drive cover (A1).

- Fit the bowl (B3) on the bowl and accessory
drive (A3).

- Fit the required disc (E2) on to the disc holder
(E1).

- Fit the spindle (C) on the drive (B3a), then
the disc holder (E1) on to the spindle (C).

- Fit the lid (B2) on the bowl.

- Close the liquidiser drive cover (A1). You
should hear a click.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

- Push the food through the feeder tube using
the pusher (B1).

- For grating, select a speed between 3 and 5
(A5) and turn the switch (A6) to position “1”.

- For slicing, select speed 2 (A5) and turn the
switch (A6) to position “1”.

The slicing/grating discs can (depending on
model):
. slice thickly (H) / slice thinly (D): potatoes,

onions, cucumbers, beetroot, apples,
carrots, and cabbage...

. coarsely grate (C) / finely grate (A): celery,

potatoes, carrots, cheeses...

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BEATING/WHISKING/EMULSIFYING

ACCESSORIES USED (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

- Bowl assembly (B) and balloon whisk (F)

or

- Bowl assembly (B), emulsifying disc (G) and
spindle (C).

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

Press the release button (A4) to open the
liquidiser drive cover (A1).

- Fit the bowl (B3) on the bowl and accessory
drive (A3).

To use the balloon whisk (F):

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- fit it on to the bowl drive (B3a).

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To use the emulsifying disc (G):

- fit the spindle (C) on to the bowl drive (B3a).

- slide the emulsifying disc on to the spindle.

Then:

- Place the ingredients in the bowl.

- Fit the lid (B2) on the bowl.

- Close the liquidiser drive cover (A1). You
should hear a click.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

- Select a speed between 1 and 5 (A5),
depending on the food to be prepared, and
turn the switch (A6) to position “1” to start
the appliance.

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- Do not use the balloon whisk or the
emulsifying disc to knead dough or to mix
cake mixtures.

You can prepare: mayonnaise, aioli, sauces,
egg whites (1 to 7), whipped cream (up to 0.5
litre).

SQUEEZING CITRUS FRUIT (depending on

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model)

ACCESSORIES USED

- Bowl (B3) and citrus press (H)

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

Press the release button (A4) to open the
liquidiser drive cover (A1).

- Fit the bowl (B3) on the bowl and accessory
drive (A3).

- Fit the short spindle (H3) for the citrus press
on the bowl drive (B3a).

- Fit the filter basket (H2) on the bowl.

- Fit the cone (H1) through the hole in the
strainer.

- Close the liquidiser drive cover (A1). You
should hear a click.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

- Hold one half of the citrus fruit on the cone
(H1).

- Select speed 1 (A5) and turn the switch (A6)
to position “1” to start the appliance.

You can squeeze up to a litre of juice without
emptying the bowl.

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BLENDING/MIXING FINELY IN THE
LIQUIDISER

ACCESSORY USED

- Liquidiser jug (I)

FITTING THE ACCESSORY

Press the release button (A4) to open the
liquidiser drive cover (A1).

- Place the ingredients in the liquidiser jug (I3)
and lock the tab on the lid (I2) under the
handle.

- Fit the liquidiser jug (I) on the liquidiser drive
(A2) (audible click).

If the lid is not fitted or incorrectly fitted on the
jug, the appliance will not start.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

- Select a speed between 1 and 5 (A5) and
turn the switch (A6) to position “1” to start
the appliance or, for better control over the
blending, use the “Vari Pulse” position (A6).

You can add ingredients during blending
through the hole of the measuring cup (I1).

- Do not fill the liquidiser jug with boiling liquid.

- Never use the blender to grind dry products
(hazel nuts, almonds, peanuts etc.).

You can:

- prepare up to 1.5 litre of extra smooth soup,
sauces, stewed fruits, milk shakes and cock­tails.

- blend all types of batter (pancake, fritters,
waffles, custard flan).

- crush ice at speed “5”.

To remove the liquidiser jug from the
appliance, grasp it by the handle and press
the release button (A4).

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EXTRACTING JUICE FROM FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES (depending on model)

ACCESSORIES USED

- Bowl (B3), spindle (C) and juice extractor
(J)

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

Press the release button (A4) to open the
liquidiser drive cover (A1).

- Place the bowl (B3) on the accessory drive
(A3).

- Place the spindle (C) on to the bowl drive.

- Slide the filter holder assembly (J3+J4+J5)
on to the spindle (C).

- Fit the lid (J2) on the bowl.

- Close the liquidiser drive cover (A1). You
should hear a click.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

- Remove hard stones, thick peel (such as kiwi)
and hard cores from fruit before processing.

- Select speed 5 (A5) and turn the switch (A6)
to position “1” to start the appliance.

- Insert the ingredients through the feeder tube
and gently press with the pusher (J1).

- Remove the pulp regularly from the filter
holder and clean the filter band.

- Do not juice more than 250 g of ingredients
at a time.

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FINELY CHOPPING SMALL QUANTITIES
(depending on model)

ACCESSORY USED

- Mini-chopper (K) or Grinder (M)

FITTING THE ACCESSORY

Press the release button (A4) to open the
liquidiser drive cover (A1).

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- Put the ingredients in the bowl (K2 or M2),
and lock the lid (K1 or M1) on the bowl.

- Fit the accessory on the liquidiser drive (A2)
(audible click).

If the lid is not fitted or incorrectly fitted, the
appliance will not start.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

- Select speed 5 (A5) and turn the switch (A6)
to position “1” to start the appliance or, for
better control over the chopping, use the
“Vari Pulse” position (A6).

With the mini-chopper you can:

. chop in seconds: garlic cloves, herbs,

parsley, dried fruits, bread, ham,...

. prepare baby foods.
Maximum quantity of dried foods (hazelnuts,
almonds...): 80 g.
This mini-chopper is not designed to take hard
ingredients such as coffee beans.

With the grinder you can:

. grind in seconds: coriander, pepper,

Cayenne pepper, dried apricots...

. Quantity / Maximum time for dried apricots:

140 g / 10 sec.

To remove the accessory from the appliance,
press the release button (A4).

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PUR EEING / PRESSING/ M ASHI N G
(depending on model)

ACCESSORIES USED

- Bowl assembly (B), spindle (C), and
“Maxipress” (L)

FITTING THE ACCESSORY

Press the release button (A4) to open the
liquidiser drive cover (A1).

- Fit the bowl (B3) on the accessory drive (A3).

- Fit the spindle (C) on the bowl drive (B3).

- Slide the required grid (L2) onto the spindle
(C), turning slightly so that the notches on
the grid come up against the ridges on the
inside of the bowl.

- Fit the blade unit (L1) in the central hole in
the grid (L2) and press down until it clicks.

- Place the lid (B2) on the bowl.

- Close the liquidiser drive cover (A1). You
should hear a click.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

- Chop the food into chunks before processing.

- Select speed 1 (A5) and turn the switch (A6)
to start the appliance.

Selecting the grid:
. Large holes: for purées (up to 1 kg of cooked

vegetables or fruit) - potatoes, carrots,
cauliflower.

. Small holes: for coulis or compotes of fruit

(up to 500 g) with hard stones removed ­tomatoes, grapes, strawberries, raspberries,

redcurrants, apricots, peaches.
Note: if the blade unit fails to crush the food,
check that it is properly clipped into the grid.

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CLEANING AND DISASSEMBLING THE
"MAXIPRESS"

- Lift out the assembly of spindle / blade unit

(L1) / grid (L2) by grasping the spindle (C).

- Remove the grid / blade unit assembly from

the spindle (C).

- Press on the clips on either side of the blade

unit to release it from the grid.

Cleaning

- Unplug the appliance.

- To make cleaning easier, rinse the

accessories straight after use.

- Wash and dry the accessories (they are all

dishwasher safe except for the whisk drive

(F1)).

- Pour some hot water containing a few drops

of washing up liquid into the mixer bowl.

Close the lid. Operate in short bursts by

pressing the pulse key several times. Unplug

the appliance. Rinse the bowl under running

water and leave to dry.

- For ease of cleaning and storage, the

chopping bowl handle (B4) and the liquidiser

jug handle (I4) are detachable (and dish

washer proof).

- If the accessories have become discoloured

by food (carrots, oranges...), rub them gently

with a cloth dipped in cooking oil and then

wash as normal.

- Do not place the motor unit (A) or the whisk

drive (F1) in water or near running water.

Wipe them with a damp cloth.

- The blades on the accessories are very

sharp. Always handle with care.

Storage

Your Odacio food processor has:

- a storage basket (O) that fits inside the bowl

assembly (B). You can store the grating/

slicing discs (E2), the disc holder (E1), the

metal blade (D1) as well as the spindle (C).

- a cable tidy incorporated in the motor unit:

stow the supply flex and adjust it to the

required length by pushing it into or pulling it

out of the base.

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What to do if your appliance
does not work?

- Check:
. the connection and fuse.
. that the accessories are properly fitted on to

the motor unit.
. that the lids are properly fitted.
. when using the bowl assembly (B), that the

liquidiser drive cover (A1) is locked.
Your appliance still does not work? Con­tact an approved Moulinex centre (see list in
“Moulinex Service” booklet).

HELPLINE

If you have any product problems or queries,
please contact our Customer Relations team
first for expert help and advice :

0845 602 14 54 - UK
(01) 47 51 947 - Ireland

or consult our website
www.moulinex.co.uk

Accessories

You can buy the following accessories or
replacements mail order though our approved
Moulinex Service Centre or via our website:

Accessories Approved Moulinex

Service Centre

Chip cutting disc (disc E) 5980678
Grating disc for coconut &

parmesan (disc G) 5980679
Coarse grating disc (disc C) 5966358
Thick slicing disc (disc H) 5966356
Fine grating disc (disc A) 5980676
Thin slicing disc (disc D) 5980677
Grinder 5909800
Mini-chopper 5909801
Whisk 5980652
Plastic kneading blade 5980640
Citrus press 5909802
Liquidiser jug 5909803
Metal blade A11D09
Emulsifying disc 5980642
Juice extractor 0697254
Spatula 4909610
Storage basket 5909804
Maxipress 5980671

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