ThermoCook
PROFESSIONALCOOKINGASSISTANT
USER’SMANUAL
Manual 1
CONTENTS
WELCOMETOYOURNEWKITCHENASSISTANT! 1
SAFETYFIRST 2
GETTINGTOKNOWYOUROPTIMUMTHERMOCOOK 4
ACCESSORIES 7
QUICKSTART 10
USINGTHECONTROLPAD 13
CLEANINGANDMAINTENANCE 17
TROUBLESHOOTING 18
SPECIFICATIONS 19
WARRANTYTERMSANDCONDITIONS 20
CONTACTUS 21
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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW KITCHEN ASSISTANT!
Congratulations on the purchase of the Optimum ThermoCook Multi-Function Appliance. Your new Optimum ThermoCook is suitable for use
in a domestic environment and you’ll very quickly see why we describe it as “your new kitchen assistant”. From the first time you use your
Optimum ThermoCook, it will become your “secret ally”, helping you to cook like a five-star chef.
The Optimum ThermoCook features over 20 convenient functions designed to help you to create a range of impressive, nutritious and
preservative-free meals your whole family will love. Here’s just a selection of its functions: chopping, whipping, mixing, emulsifying, milling,
kneading, cooking, blending, stirring, steaming, weighing, precise heating and much more. The unique DYI function oers the ability to
memorise your favourite recipes to prepare on a regular basis.
The Optimum ThermoCook is a powerful, high quality appliance yet aordable enough for the average household – your ThermoCook
will last a lifetime. Think of it as your personal kitchen assistant in a single appliance.
FOR BEST RESULTS, AND TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY.
FOR ADDITIONAL INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS FOR DELICIOUS RECIPES, PLEASE REFER TO THE OPTIMUM
THERMOCOOK MULTI‑FUNCTION APPLIANCE RECIPE BOOK.
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SAFETY FIRST
Your Optimum ThermoCook Multi-Function Appliance is designed for household use, but can also be used in other similar environments,
such as:
• sta kitchen areas in shops, oces and other working environments
• hotel and motel guestrooms
• bed and breakfast type environments
• other residential type environments
BEFOREUSINGYOUROPTIMUM THERMOCOOK,PLEASEREADTHESESAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
• Appliances can be dangerous if they are used incorrectly. Please ensure that anyone who uses your Optimum ThermoCook clearly
understands how to operate it safely to avoid potentialhazards.
• Your Optimum ThermoCook is not a toy. Do not allow children to use it; and keep it and the cord that comes with it out of their reach.
• The cutting blades on your Optimum ThermoCook are extremely sharp, and can injure you. Take care when you handle them, e.g. when
you empty the bowl or clean it. Do not touch the edge of blades, and be careful to only hold the top part of the blade assembly when
you place or removeit.
• Switch o your Optimum ThermoCook and disconnect it from any power supply before you change the accessories or handle any
moving parts.
• Always disconnect your Optimum ThermoCook from the power supply if you need to leave it unattended; and before you assemble,
disassemble or clean it.
• Please disconnect your Optimum ThermoCook from the power supply when you clean the appliance or put it away for longtermstorage.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
ahazard.
• Accessories, other than those supplied with the appliance, should not be used when operation the Optimum ThermoCook. Misuse may
damage your appliance and void your warranty.
• Do not remove the lid while your Optimum ThermoCook is boiling water.
• Do not immerse your Optimum ThermoCook in water.
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.• Dropping your Optimum ThermoCook or allowing it to fall can seriously damage it. Please place it on stable, flat, heat-resistant surface
(e.g. a bench or table); and ensure that it is at a safe distance from the edge to avoid falling. Please be aware that when you use the unit
to knead dough or cut food, vibration may cause it to move; so do not leave it operating unsupervised.
• Any damage to components – including the main body, jar, and steamer – can make your Optimum ThermoCook less safe to use.
Regularly check all components for damage, and if you find something wrong, please stop using the appliance and contact our After
Sales Servicecentre.
• If your Optimum ThermoCook stops unexpectedly or appears to malfunction, switch o the power supply, unplug it from the mains, and
stop using it immediately. Seek professional advice from the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person to identify the
fault and make any repairs.
• The measuring cup is the only part that can be safely used to cover the round hole in the jar lid. Please do not use a cloth or anything
similar to cover this hole, and ensure the measuring cup is placed correctly to cover it when you process food. Pay attention to the
capacity mark on the blender jar.
• Be careful with hot food when you open the jar lid. Do not touch the jar when you process food that is hotter than 60°C.
• When you use the steamer, make sure that it is connected properly to the jar, and that the steamer lid is in place. Be careful of any
vapour that flows out through the top or sides of the cover, as this may scald you. Regularly check that the vent hole on the steamer lid is
clear to prevent the vapour from escaping elsewhere.
• When the steamer is operating, the handles are the only safe place to touch it. Touching it anywhere else may result in injury.
• After using your Optimum ThermoCook, please keep it and any of its parts that are still hot well out of children’s reach.
• Food leakage can damage your Optimum ThermoCook. To avoid this, make sure that you place the blade sealing ring correctly, and use
the fixing bracket to ax the blade assembly to the bottom.
• Poor ventilation can also damage your Optimum ThermoCook. To avoid this, ensure that the vents on the back of the main body are
clear of any blockages.
• The 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 us of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety
IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY. ADDITIONALLY, MISUSING YOUR OPTIMUM THERMOCOOK MAY DAMAGE IT AND
VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR THERMOCOOK
This section introduces you to the key components of your new Optimum ThermoCook Multi-Function Appliance.
1. Blending bowl
Metal
gasket
Handle
base
Handle
2. Blade assembly 3. Bowl lid 4. Measuring cup
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Screw
Silicon
gasket
5. Steamer Lid
Glass
lid
1. BLENDING BOWL
The stainless steel bowl has a maximum capacity of 2L, with intervals of 0.5 litres marked on thebowl.
Caution Do not immerse the bowl in water or place it in the dishwasher. Keepthe surface underneath the bowl dry.
Important:
• Do not put more than 2.0L of food into the bowl.
• Your Optimum ThermoCook will not operate if the bowl is not securely axed to the main unit. To fix it correctly, place the bowl on the
main unit body with its handle pointing to the front.
2. BLADE ASSEMBLY
• The blades in the assembly have sharp edges, and are intended for blending, chopping, mincing, ice crushing and grinding functions.
• The blades can be easily removed for cleaning.
Removing the blade assembly
• Turn the bowl upside down, and place a tea towel inside it.
• Turn the fixing bracket anti-clockwise. This will allow the blade assembly to drop down onto the tea towel.
• To re-insert the blade assembly, ensure that the black sealing ring is in place. Push the blade through the opening of the bowl. Hold it in
place with one hand, while positioning the fixing bracket with the other hand. Turn the fixing bracket clockwise and the blade assembly
will lock into place.
Important:
• The blades are very sharp. Cover the blade assembly with a tea towel when assembling or removing the blade base.
• Please make sure that the fixing bracket and the sealing ring are in place and locked tightly with the blade assembly. If the sealing ring is
positioned incorrectly, the food inside the bowl may leak out and damage the appliance.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR THERMOCOOK (CONTINUED)
3. BOWL LID
Your Optimum ThermoCook will only operate if both the bowl and lid are properly secured. To secure the lid, turn it clockwise until it clicks
into place.
Important:
• Do not open the lid to your Optimum ThermoCook until the food in the jar stopsrotating.
4. MEASURING CUP
The measuring cup serves as a part of the lid, and performs three functions:
• to prevent heat loss during cooking;
• to keep ingredients from splashing up;
• to measure ingredients with a full capacity of 100ml.
To place the measuring cup correctly, insert it into the hole of the lid and turn it.
Important:
• The measuring cup is the only part that can safely be used to cover the round opening in thelid.
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