Prima PFP500D User Manual

FOOD PROCESSOR

MODEL: PFP500D

USER GUIDE

WITH RECIPES

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN UNPACKING. SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS

ARE VERY SHARP.

1. Do not immerse the base of your food processor in water or any other liq uid. Simply wipe with soft
cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution.

2. Close adult supervision is necessary when using this or any appliance where children are present.

3. Always allow the machine to come to a complete stop before removing any of the accessories.

4. Never leave the appliance connected to the mains and unattended.

5. Avoid contacting m oving parts. Always wait until the motor has stopped before opening t he lid of the
processor bowl.

6. Do not use any attachments other than those supplied. To do so would invalidate your warranty.

7. Do not let the cord hang over the edge or counter top.

8. Never interfere with or try to bypass the safety switches.

9. Handle the chopping blade, slicing and shredding blades with extreme care. They are very sharp.

10. Do not use out doors.

11. Please note that this appliance is for domestic use only.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BROWN - LIVE (L)
BLUE - NEUTRAL (N)

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

• The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
N or coloured BLACK

• The BROWN wire is the LIVE and must be connected to the terminal, which is marked with the letter L
or coloured RED.

Always ensure that the cord grip is positioned and securely fastened.

WARNING: ON NO ACCOUNT MUST EITHER THE LIVE OR NEUTRAL WIRES BE CONNECTED TO THE

EARTH TERMINAL

1. PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Before using your Food Processor for the first time it’s a good idea to get to know the product first. Use the diagrams below as a guide and fam iliarise yourself with your Prima Food Processor.

IMPORTANT

THE FOOD PROCESSOR IS EQUIPPED WITH 2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES. THESE
ARE FITTED TO PREVENT THE UNIT BEING ACTIVATED WHEN BLADES ARE EXPOSED.
THE MOTOR WILL NOT RUN UNLESS:

1. THE BLENDER JUG (B) IS ATTACHED OR THE SAFETY LID (A1) IS CLOSED.

2. THE TAG ON THE PROCESSOR BOWL LID (C4) IS PROPERLY LOCKED INTO THE
BOWL LID LOCKING SLOT (A6).

A – Motor Unit

A1. Safety lid
A2. Blender gear
A3. Interlock switch (for blender)
A4. Safety lid lock
A5. Release button
A6. Bowl lid locking slot
A7. Bowl shaft
A8. On/off & speed selector
A9. Fast pulse switch
A10. Slow pulse switch

B – Blender Jug

B1. Ingredient measurer
B2. Lid
B3. Blender jug

C – Processor Bowl

C1. Pusher
C2. Bowl lid
C3. Bowl
C4. Interlock tag

D – Disks

D1. Spindle
D2. Reversible grating/slicing disk
D3. Grating blade
D4. Slicing blade
D5. Chipping disk

E – Metal Chopping Blade
H – Whisk Stick
I – Twin beater
J – Spatula

2. ASSEMBLY

Please refer to the drawings below for details of assembly. Try assembling the unit in the
various configurations before using for the firs t time .

ASSEMBLY cont.…

Please refer to the drawings on the previous page. Please not that the processor bowl lid must
be fitted correctly at all times before using the processor or blender.

1. Blender jug & processor bowl: The blender jug sits on the locating pegs as shown in the
picture. The lid fits on top of the jug and must be turned clockwise to lock it into position.
Unless the blender jug is fitted properly, the motor will not run. The processor bowl ‘C’ also
sits on locating pegs as shown in the picture. This lid is fitted as shown then turned anti­clockwise so that the interlock tag (C4) slots into the bowl lid locking slot (A4). Important: If
you are using the processor bowl only, remove the blender jug and close the safety lid (A1).
It is not good practice to run the machine with the blender jug empty. The maximum capacity
of the blender jug is 1.5 litres. The capacity of the processor bowl is 1.1 litres. Never exceed
the maximum fill level marked on the side of the blender or processor jugs.

2. The grating/slicing/chipping disks (D2 & D5) must be attached to the spindle (D1) before
putting them over the shaft in the processor bowl. Note that the grating/slicing disk (D2) is
reversible bu t the chipping disk (D5) is not. When f i tting the disk to the spindle push it in
firmly then turn the spindle slightly to lock it into place. Take care when handling the disks
– the blades are very sharp. Fit the lid as shown & use either the pulse settings or speed 1
for chipping or slicing, speed 2 for shredding. Always use the food pusher to gently force
food through the grating/slicing/chipping blades.

3. To fit the metal chopping blade (E) slide it over the shaft in the processor bowl. Be sure to
remove the protective plastic sleeves from the blades first! As with the disks the blades on
this attachment are very sharp so please be extra careful when handling.

4. The whisk stick (J) simply fits over the shaft in the food processor bowl.

5. The twin beater is placed into the processor bowl. Ensure that the small metal peg aligns

with the hole in the lid.

Cleaning

When cleaning this product please observe the following pre cautions:

• Always ensure the unit is switched off & unplugged from the mains

• Exercise extreme caution when handling the metal blades. These are very sharp.

All parts except the main unit can be washed with warm soapy water, rinsed and dried
thoroughly. The non-see-through plastic & metal parts are OK to wash in a dishwasher but the
transparent, plastic parts may dull after repeated washing in the dishwasher.