PrepR 31887 Instruction Booklet

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

COMPACT

FOOD PROCESSOR

Model: 31887

PREPR COMPACT FOOD PROCESSOR

Thank you for choosing the PrepR Compact Food Processor.

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

This Compact Food Processor with six different blades for slicing, chopping, grating and
dicing is the perfect kitchen helper and makes quick work of prepping all your favourite
recipes.

Quick and simple to use, with one control dial 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 Compact Food Processor for the first time .................................................... 6-7

Removing / attaching the blades ..................................................................................... 8

Instructions for use ......................................................................................................... 9

A guide to blades .................................................................................................... 10-11

Hints and tips ............................................................................................................... 12

Frequently asked questions ........................................................................................... 13

Care and cleaning ........................................................................................................ 14

Electrical connections ................................................................................................... 15

Recycling your electricals .............................................................................................. 15

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PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Feeding tube

2. Lid

3. Blade locator

4. Bowl with wide chute

5. Base unit

6. Control dial

7. Cord and plug

8. Pusher

9. Blade

10. Blade holder

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BLADE TYPES

Fine slicing blade Coarse slicing blade

Coarse shredding blade Dicing blade

Julienne blade

Blade spindle

Fine shredding blade

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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. 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.

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

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• 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 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).

• 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 feeding tube. Ensure that hands, hair, jewellery and
clothing are kept away from rotating and moving parts.

• CAUTION: The blades are very sharp. Take care when handling and changing blades
and during cleaning.

• Always make sure the appliance is switched off and unplugged when inserting or
removing the blade holder, lid and feeding tube. Make sure the bowl with wide chute
and lid are securely locked in place before plugging in and switching on.

• DO NOT leave the Compact Food Processor unattended whilst in use.

• DO NOT operate continuously for more than 2 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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