Hercules 6684 - Food Processor OBH NORDICA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Food Processor
Model	Hercules 6684
Brand	OBH Nordica
Dimensions (HxWxD)	Approx. 25 x 20 x 20 cm
Weight	Approx. 4 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	800 W
Bowl Capacity	1.5 liters
Main Functions	Chopping, shredding, slicing, kneading, mixing, grinding
Number of Speeds	2 speeds + pulse function
Material	Plastic body, stainless steel blades
Safety Features	Interlocking lid, non-slip feet, overload protection
Cleaning	Removable parts are dishwasher safe
Maintenance	Wipe motor base with damp cloth; do not immerse
Spare Parts Availability	Replacement bowls, blades, and lids available from manufacturer
Accessories Included	S blade, shredding disc, slicing disc, kneading hook, spatula
Warranty	2 years limited warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - Hercules 6684 OBH NORDICA

How do I assemble the food processor?

Place the bowl on the motor base, align and turn to lock. Insert the desired blade or disc onto the drive shaft, then attach the lid and lock it. Ensure the lid is properly closed before use.

What can I prepare with this food processor?

You can chop vegetables, shred cheese, slice fruits, knead dough, grind nuts, and make purees. The included accessories handle various tasks.

How do I clean the food processor?

Most parts are dishwasher safe. Rinse blades immediately after use. Wipe the motor base with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse base in water.

The appliance won't start. What should I do?

Check that the bowl and lid are correctly locked into position. Ensure the power cord is plugged in and the outlet works. If it still doesn't start, let the motor cool down if it overheated.

Can I process hot ingredients?

No, allow hot ingredients to cool to room temperature before processing to avoid damage to the bowl or overheating the motor.

How do I prevent food from sticking to the blades?

Cut ingredients into smaller pieces and avoid overfilling. Use the pulse function for better control. If sticking occurs, stop and scrape down the bowl.

Is it safe to leave the appliance unattended?

No, always supervise the appliance while in use. Disconnect from power when not in use or before cleaning.

What is the maximum capacity for dough?

For kneading dough, do not exceed 500g of flour. Overloading may strain the motor and cause overheating.

How do I store the accessories?

Store blades and discs carefully to avoid cuts. Use the storage box provided or keep them in a dry place away from children.

Where can I find spare parts?

Contact OBH Nordica customer service or visit their website for original spare parts such as bowls, lids, and blades.

USER MANUAL Hercules 6684 OBH NORDICA

hercules //

kitchen machine //

1200 watt //

Stainless steel bowl 5.5 L //

Die cast aluminium base //

Stepless speed control //

Adjustable height of attachments //

Splashguard //

OBH Nordica Denmark A/S

Ole Lippmanns Vej 1

2630 Taastrup

Tlf.: 43 350 350

www.obhnordica.dk

Tekniske data

OBH Nordica 6682

Apparatens delar

OBH Nordica Sweden AB

Box 58

163 91 Spånga

Tel [phone]

www.obhnordica.se

Tekniska data

OBH Nordica 6682

220-240V växelström

1200 watt

Apparatets deler

OBH Nordica Norway AS

Postboks 5334, Majorstuen

0304 Oslo

Tlf: 22 96 39 30

www.obhnordica.no

Tekniske data

OBH Nordica 6682

Laitteen osat

kohtaan:

Before you use the kitchen machine for the first time, please read the instruction manual carefully and save it for future use.

Wash all removable parts in warm water with a washing-up liquid before use.

Parts of the appliance

1. Mixer head
2. Speed selector
3. Coupling for mounting of parts (not shown)
4. Release handle for release of mixer head
5. Removable cover for coupling to meat grinder
6. Release button for cover and meat grinder
7. Cover for coupling to blender
8. Release button for cover

9. Bowl

10. Lid for bowl

11. Bracket for bowl

12. The kitchen machine comprises the following accessories:

13. Spatula (for shortcrust pastry, cake pastry, mashed potatoes, cake stuffing, glazing etc.)

14. Whisk (for whipping e.g. egg, whipped cream, pancake and layer cake pastry, soufflé)
15. Dough hook (for yeast dough)

How to use the kitchen machine

Clean bowl and accessories in hot water with added mild detergent before use. Rinse well and wipe thoroughly.

Put the kitchen machine on a plane and stable surface. Set the speed selector at “0” and make sure that the kitchen machine is not connected to a power socket, when mounting the bowl and accessories. Press the release handle and place the mixer head in vertical position. Position the bowl in the bowl bracket on the kitchen machine. Turn the bowl clockwise until it is firmly attached to the bowl bracket.

Next, mount the wanted accessory (spatula, dough hook or whisk) on the coupling for mounting of parts, press the part upwards and turn it counterclockwise to secure it on the coupling.

Add ingredients. Take care not to overfill the machine – Max quantity is 2 kg. Press the release handle to lower the mixer head – keep your hand on the mixer head when lowering it into the bowl and apply the plug to a socket. Mount the lid by pressing it onto the mixer head in such a way that the inlet is positioned as shown on the figure below.

Switch on the kitchen machine by turning the speed selector to the wanted speed between 1 – 6. See instructions for selection of speed on the following page. Always be sure to have ingredients in the bowl before switching on the kitchen machine.

Follow recipe instructions. When you are finished with the mixing/kneading, set the speed switch to 0 and disconnect the plug from the power socket. Remove the lid from the bowl. Press the release button and place the mixer head in a vertical position and remove the accessory. Remove the bowl from the bracket by turning the bowl counter-clockwise.

Note: When mixing heave types of dough etc. the machine should only be used for 10 minutes at a time and then let it cool off for ten minutes.

Clean the parts as described in the section “Cleaning and maintenance”.

Overheating

The kitchen machine comprises a thermostat to ensure a long life of the appliance and which will be activated if the motor gets overcharged. In case the thermostat is activated, switch off the appliance and disconnect the plug from the power socket and wait for about 20 minutes before switching on the appliance again.

Setting the speed

Apply the plug to a power socket and switch on. It is recommended that you always start at the lowest speed and then increase the speed a little at a time. Put the lid on the bowl in order to avoid splashes. See the table below as to recommended settings of speed.

Using the mixer accessories

The guide below offers suggestions for speed settings. Start at speed level 1 and then increase speed in accordance with the recipe.

Recipe	Accessory	Speed
Cakes (mixtures and homemade)	Spatula 3
Shortcrust pastry	Spatula 3
Mashed potatoes	Spatula 4
Glazing	Spatula 4
Egg whites (for meringues etc.)	Whisk 6
Whipped cream	Whisk 6
Blancmange powder	Whisk 1
Bread	Dough hook 3

First, put all liquid ingredients in the bowl and then add the dry ingredients. Always stay near the kitchen machine during use. If the lid is not mounted during whipping etc., start at low speed until the ingredients are well mixed. This will reduce the risk of the contents splashing from the bowl. Always add ingredients as close to the sides of the bowl as possible and not directly into the rotating tool.

When preparing cake mixtures, use speed level 2 for low speed, speed level 4 for medium speed, and speed level 6 for high speed. To obtain the best results, mixtures should be processed for the amount of time stated on the package.

Mixtures containing large amounts of liquid must be processed at low speed to avoid splashing. Increase speed when the mixture has thickened.

For mixing thin types of dough, choose the medium speed. Switch off the kitchen machine regularly to clean the sides by using a rubber spatula.

Shortcrust pastry is one of the thickest types of dough, but you can make the mixing easier by:

• Adding butter or margarine of room temperature
• Adding the ingredients one at a time and mixing the ingredients well before adding a new ingredient.
• Adding one cup of flour at a time.

If there are difficulties in mixing the dough, increase the speed

If by mistake something gets stuck in the tool, or the motor stops, turn off the appliance with the switch and remove the plug from the power socket. Solve the problem or reduce the amount in the bowl. Allow the motor to cool off for 5 minutes before the kitchen machine is switched on again.

Use the whisk for whipping egg whites, cream, and similar. The whisk is not suited for thick mixtures such as dough and mashed potatoes.

The kitchen machine can whip a minimum of 2 large egg whites / 1 cup of cream. Whipping is more efficient when the whisk is completely submerged in the liquid. A hand mixer is recommended for smaller amounts.

Egg whites

Put the egg whites into the completely clean bowl. Attach the bowl to the bowl bracket and whip the egg whites. Avoid splashing by gradually increasing speed to the wanted speed level. See guide below.

Amount

Speed

2-4 egg whites 5 - 6

6 or more egg whites 4 - 5

Egg whites are whipped quickly. Keep an eye on the egg whites to avoid whipping them for too long.

Whipped cream

Pour cold cream into the cooled bowl. Put the bowl into the bowl bracket and whip. Avoid splashing by gradually increasing the speed to the wanted rate.

Amount

Speed

1 cup 5-6

1/2 litre 4-5

Cream is whipped fast, so keep an eye during whipping

Accessory Ingredients Max Cooking time Speed
Whisk	Cream 250 ml 10 minutes			5-6
	Egg whites 12 pieces.	3 minutes
Dough hooks	Flour	1350 g	10 minutes	5-6
	Salt	15 g
	Yeast	20 g
	Sugar	10 g
	Water	7 dl
	Grease	20 g
Spatula	Flour	100 g	5 minutes	1-4
	Sugar	100 g
	Margarine	100 g
	Egg	2 pieces
	Pork	2000 g	3 minutes

Adjustment of the whisker, dough hook and flat beater

The distance from the accessory to the bottom of the bowl is prefixed from the factory. If

desired this distance can be adjusted:

1) Turn off the kitchen machine and unplug it.
2) Tilt the mixer head and insert the accessory.
3) Hold the accessory with one hand while loosening the nut by means of a adjustable spanner or wrench.
4) Lower the mixer head and adjust the height by turning the shaft. Ideally the accessory should just barely touching the bottom of the bowl.

5) Tilt the mixer head, hold the accessory and tighten the nut.

Cleaning and maintenance

Always unplug before cleaning.

The bowl and the accessories are dishwasher safe. The motor base must never be immersed into water or other liquids. Wipe the motor base and the mixer head with a damp cloth. Avoid using scouring powder or other abrasive cleaners which may scratch or dull the surface. Wipe all parts thoroughly dry before storing the kitchen machine.

The snail of the meat chopper, the knife as well as the discs should be greased with vegetable oil after cleaning to avoid rusting.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTOR BASE MAY NEVER BE IMMERSED IN WATER OR ANY OTHER KIND OF LIQUID

Safety instructions

1. Read the instructions carefully before use and keep the manual for future use.
2. Only connect the appliance to 230 Volt AC and only use the appliance for its intended purpose.
3. Always unplug the appliance when irregularities occur during use. Unplug after use, when parts are attached or detached, and before cleaning and maintenance.
4. The appliance should never be immersed into water or other liquids.
5. This appliance is not intended to be operated by persons (including children) with limited physical, sensory, or mental ability, or with little experience with or knowledge of the appliance, unless supervised or instructed in using the appliance by a person who is responsible for their safety.
6. Children should be under supervision to ensure that they do not play with appliance. Children are not always capable of perceiving and assessing possible risks. Teach children to treat electrical units with proper respect.
7. Do not let the supply cord hang over the edge of the table.
8. Never place the unit on or near hot plates, open fire, or similar.
9. The appliance should only be used under supervision.
10. Always check appliance, cord and power plug for damage before use. If the supply cord is damaged, the manufacturer, the service agent, or a similar qualified person must replace it in order to avoid hazard.
11. It is recommended that the appliance is additionally protected according to power legislation with a fault current protective device (RCD with a release current up to 30 mA). Contact a licensed electrician.
12. The appliance is for domestic use only.
13. If the appliance is used for other than the intended purpose, or used in violation of the instruction manual, the buyer is entirely responsible for any consequences. Any damages to the product or other things are not covered by the warranty.

Disposal of the appliance

Legislation requires that all electrical and electronic equipment must be collected for reuse and recycling. Electrical and electronic equipment marked with the symbol indicating separate collection of such equipment must be returned to a municipal waste collection point.

Warranty

Claim according to valid law. Machine stamped receipt shall be enclosed if one wishes to make a complaint. The appliance shall be returned to the store where it was purchased

OBH Nordica Denmark A/S

Ole Lippmanns Vej 1

DK-2630 Taastrup

Tel.: [phone]

www.obhnordica.dk

Technical data

OBH Nordica 6682

220-240 volt AC

1200 watt

6 settings of speed

Accessories:

Spatula

Dough hook

Whisk

CE

These instructions are subject to alterations or improvements

Olive bread

0,5 l water

35 g yeast

1 tbsp acacia honey

15 g salt

5 g ground pepper

0,5 dl olive oil

50 g coarsely chopped green olives

50 g coarsely chopped black olives

400 g durum flour

400 g wheat flour

Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water in the bowl and mix at speed level 1. Add acacia honey, salt, pepper, and olive oil and whisk until smooth at speed level 1-2. Add durum- and wheat flour a little at a time until the mixture is smooth. Do not let the mixture become too dry and heavy – you may not need to add all the flour.

Brush an appropriately sized baking tin with olive oil and pour the paste into the tin. Brush the paste with olive oil and sprinkle with olives and garlic.

Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for approximately 30 min.

French baguette

750 g water

250 g wholemeal flour

250 g durum flour

500 g wheat flour

30 g salt

20 g yeast

30 g honey

Ingredients of your choice, e.g. spices, soaked kernels, sunflower kernels, olives, raisins, berries.

Put all ingredients in the bowl and knead the dough for approximately 6 min. at medium speed. The dough must stay soft. Allow the dough to rest in the bowl for 3 x 45 min., kneading it well between swellings.

Pour the dough onto the table and turn it over in durum flour. Part the dough into appropriate sizes and put the breads on a baking sheet. Place the sheet in a 250° C preheated oven (not hot-air) and set the oven to 220° C. Bake the bread for approximately for 15-20 min. depending on the size of the bread.

Bread with sun-dried tomatoes

15 g yeast

6 dl cold water

100 g graham flour

1 tsp sugar

1 1/2 tbsp coarse salt

850 g wheat flour

50 sun-dried tomatoes

Mix yeast and water in the bowl at low speed, then add graham flour, sugar, and salt. Add graham flour gradually and increase speed level slowly. The dough must remain smooth and not become too dry. Leave it to swell under cover for min. 8 hours. Soak the tomatoes in water.

Chop the tomatoes finely and knead them into the dough. Shape the bread as you wish and allow it to swell again for an hour. Bake the bread at 190° C for 45 min.

Food bread

500 g wheat flour

100 g rye flour (or other flour type of your choice)

25 g yeast

2 tsp salt

2 tsp sugar

3.5 dl lukewarm water

Dissolve yeast with the water in the bowl and mix with the rest of the ingredients. Mix the dough well for 5-6 min – increase speed slowly. More flour is added if the dough appears to be too wet.

Allow the dough to swell in the bowl for approximately 1 hour. and C°. Knead the dough well once more. Part the dough into two separate breads and leave them to swell on the baking sheet for approximately 45 min. Finally bake the breads at 185°C for approximately 45 min.

Tea buns – Approx. 22 pcs.

700 g water

1 kg wheat flour

30 g salt

20 g yeast

100 g durum flour

20 g honey

Put all ingredients in the bowl and knead for approximately 6 min at medium speed. The dough must remain soft. Allow the dough to rest in the bowl for 3 x 45 min, kneading it well between swellings.

Put the dough onto the table and turn it over in durum flour. Part the dough into appropriate sizes and place the buns on the baking sheet. Put the sheet in a 250° C preheated oven (not hot-air) and set the oven to 220° C. Bake the buns for 15-20 min depending on their size.

Keep an eye on the buns – they are done when they have turned golden brown, and if the bread sounds hollow when tapped at the bottom.

Swedish kanelbullar (cinnamon buns) - Approx. 28 pcs.

25 g yeast

75 g margarine

2 1/2 dl milk

1/2 dl sugar

2 tsp salt

7 1/2 dl wheat flour

Stuffing:

50 g margarine

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp cinnamon

Slice the butter thinly and put it in the bowl. Add most of the flour, sugar, and salt. Heat the milk to approximately 37° C and dissolve the yeast in it (remember not to overheat the milk). Add the mixture to the bowl and mix until the dough is smooth and shiny.

Leave it to swell in a warm place for approximately 30 min while preheating the oven to 225-250°C. Take the dough out of the bowl and knead it lightly.

Unroll the dough into approximately 25 x 5 cm. Now apply stuffing. Start by distributing margarine over the dough. Then sprinkle the dough with sugar and cinnamon. Roll the dough into one roll, then cut the dough into approximately 20 pieces, about 2 cm in width. Place each bun cut-side up on a baking sheet covered with baking paper. Allow the buns to swell under a kitchen towel for approximately 30 min.

Brush the buns with egg and sprinkle with sugar (e.g. pearl sugar), and bake them in the middle of the oven for 6-8 minutes.

Banana and chocolate muffins – Approx. 26 pcs.

500 g wheat flour

2 tsp baking powder

150 g nuts of your own choice

250 g cane sugar

2 eggs

1 dl light syrup

5 dl light milk

1 dl liquid grease

200 g dark chocolate

1 large banana

Mix eggs, syrup, flour, and grease well at XX speed and add flour, cane sugar, and baking powder together with the finely crushed nuts. Add crushed chocolate and mashed banana by turning it over in the mixture.

Distribute the mixture into muffin tins and bake at 200°C for approximately 25-30 min.

Simple chocolate cake

150 g butter

3 dl sugar

1.45 dl wheat flour

2 tsp vanilla sugar

4 tbsp cocoa powder

2 eggs

Cream

Berries of your choice

Lemon balm

Preheat the oven to 200° C. Pour sugar, flour, cocoa, and eggs into the bowl. Melt the butter and add it to the other ingredients. Stir thoroughly at lowest speed and increase speed after a little while.

Pour the mixture into a spring form or a tart tray and bake for approximately 12 min. The cake is more delicious if it is a little soft in the middle. Serve the cake on a plate garnished with whipped cream, fresh berries, and a strip of lemon balm.

Lucia buns – Approx. 35 pcs.

50 g yeast

100 g butter

5 dl milk

250 g curd cheese

1 g safran

1 1/2 dl sugar

1/2 tea spoon salt

Approx. 17 dl flour

Topping: Raisins

Brushing: 1 egg

Mix the yeast in the lukewarm milk and add the melted butter. Add the remaining ingredients holding back some of the flour. Mix the dough till blank and elastic. Add more flour if necessary.

Let the dough rise for approx. 40 min. Mix the dough again and mould it into the traditional Lucia shaped buns. Place the buns on a baking sheet, and add raisins as topping. Let the buns rise again underneath a damp cloth for about 30 min. after which the buns are glazed with egg and baked in the oven at 200 °C for about 5-8 min and for the larger buns for 10-15 min.

Italian mince buns

500 g lean pork mince

2 loaves of white bread without crust

1/2 dl stock

1 egg

2 tbsp shredded grana cheese

1 tsp dried rosemary

1 crushed garlic clove

2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

Crumble the bread into the bowl and cover with stock. Allow it to draw for 15 min. Add mince and mix thoroughly at low speed. Add egg, cheese, rosemary, parsley, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Mould the mixture into small round buns and fry them on all sides on a pan – for about 10 min. Shake the pan often to ensure that the buns keep their round shape.

Grilled Greek meat balls

250 g beef mince

250 g pork mince

1 tbsp olive oil

1 egg

4 tbsp parmesan cheese

1 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tsp dried basil

2 crushed garlic cloves

1/2 tsp zest from an organic lemon

Metal or bamboo grilling skewers

Put all ingredients into the bowl and mix thoroughly. Allow the mixture to rest in a cool place for about 1 hour. Soak the skewers if you are using bamboo skewers. Mould the mixture into oblong meatballs, and slide them onto the skewers – there is room for at least two meatballs on each skewer. Brush with olive oil or a grilling oil of your choice, and grill the skewers for 8-10 min. depending on size. Turn over and brush often.

Mince bread with feta cheese and bacon

500 g veal mince

1 egg

1 dl oatmeal

2 dl milk

1 jar of diced feta cheese

2 garlic cloves

Sliced bacon

1 tsp Provence herbs

Salt and pepper

Mix mince with egg, garlic, and spices in the bowl at low-to-medium speed. Add feta cheese carefully when the mince is well mixed. Pour the mixture into well-greased ovenproof tray and mould it into bread shape. Cover the mince bread with bacon slices and bake it in the oven at 225° C for about 1 hour.

Turkey meat balls

500 g turkey mince

1 finely chopped onion

1 tsp curry

2 tbsp flour

2 eggs

2 dl skimmed milk

1 bundle of chopped dill

Sea salt

Freshly ground pepper

Put the meat into the bowl and stir thoroughly. Add onion, salt, pepper, and the rest of the ingredients. Mould into meat balls and fry them in oil on a frying pan at medium heat. 4-6 min. on each side.