KM 040 AX0 - Cooker HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KM 040 AX0 HOTPOINT

Machine body Bowl locking plate Air vents Motor head Connection shaft Knob Releasing lever

Bowl Splash-guard cover Utensils Wire whisk Dough hook Flat beater Attachment connection Clamp screw Connection lid The machine was designed to be able to use further sets of attachments (e.g. chopper, slicer, meat mincer, pasta set), which are available at the same shops and authorised facilities. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing our product. In doing so you have opted for an efficient highperformance appliance. If the instructions on the correct use of this appliance are not followed, the manufacturer will not be responsible for any resulting damage. The operating instructions may refer to different models. Any difference is clearly identified. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.

This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. 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.

The equipment was designed for household and similar uses such as in:

• - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other work environments;
• - farm houses; hotels, motels and other residential environments by the guests;
• - bed&breakfast-type environments. Supervise children to prevent them from playing with the appliance. Turn unit off and unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn unit off, grasp plug, and pull out from wall outlet. Never yank on cord. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for

examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is running. Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. Read all instructions. Keep these instructions for future use. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base, cord, or plug in water or other liquid. If the power is interrupted, the appliance remains switched on and restarts when the power is restored. Avoid contacting moving parts and keep fingers out of discharge opening. To prevent injury, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord should only be carried out by our customer service. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Remove the bowl and any utensils from the appliance before washing them. Do not use outdoors. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. Do not operate this appliance in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes. This appliance is intended for household use only, not for commercial or industrial use. Use for anything other than the intended purpose will void the warranty. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not attempt to remove the bottom cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized personnel.

Before the first use, wash the flat beater, dough hook and steel bowl using warm water and detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Handwash the wire whisk.

Clean the outside of the machine with a soft damp cloth, then wipe it dry. Place the machine on a dry steady flat surface such as a counter or table. Keep it away from the edge of the work surface. Do not use abrasive detergents or wire wool to clean the machine. Do not immerse the body of the machine in water or any other liquid.

Locking and releasing the motor head (A) To insert and remove any utensils and bowls, you will need to lift the motor head first. Perform the following operations:

1. Rotate the releasing lever anticlockwise

2. Use your other hand to gently lift the motor head

3. Let go of the releasing lever and rotate it

clockwise towards its starting position. Having inserted the utensils, lower the motor head again. Perform the following operations:

Rotate the releasing lever anticlockwise Use your other hand to gently rotate the motor head downwards until it stops Let go of the releasing lever and rotate it clockwise towards its starting position. Never let go of either the motor head or lever until the operation is complete - both in the lifting and lowering steps. In the motor-head locking and releasing steps, make sure your fingers do not get close to the articulated joint to avoid injuries. Never switch on the appliance with inserted utensils unless the bowl is properly in place. Fitting and removing the bowl (B) Fit the bowl through the following operations:

Make sure the appliance is off. Unplug it. Release and lift the motor head. Place the bowl on the locking plate. Slightly rotate the bowl clockwise until it locks in place completely. To remove it:

Make sure the appliance is off. Unplug it. Release and lift the motor head.

Rotate the bowl anticlockwise until it is released. Assembling and disassembling the utensils (C) Assembling:

Make sure the appliance is off. Unplug it. Release and lift the motor head. Fit the utensil to the connection shaft. Rotate it anticlockwise until the pin on the shaft gets into the relevant seat on the utensil. Push upwards all the way by compressing the spring on the shaft and keep rotating the utensil until it stops. Disassembling:

Make sure the appliance is off. Unplug it. Release and lift the motor head. Slightly push the utensil upwards and rotate it clockwise until it stops. Pull the utensil downwards to remove it. Normal to hard mixtures: Biscuits Pastry Cakes Meat balls Stuffing Mashed potatoes Icing Soft mixtures that need to incorporate air: Eggs Egg whites Mayonnaise Sponge cake Whipped cream

Rotate the knob clockwise to start mixing. Always start the machine at the lowest possible speed to prevent the ingredients from splashing out of the bowl.

When the ingredients begin to mix, turn the knob clockwise until you reach the desired speed. When the preparation is complete, turn the knob to OFF and unplug the machine for safety reasons. To avoid spoiling the mixture, we recommend operating the machine for a short time and frequently checking the consistency of the preparation. Should you need to scrape away any residual mixture from the inside surface of the bowl using a utensil, turn the knob to OFF and unplug the appliance first. Guide on the use of different speeds Speed Operation Description Blending

slowly blend the ingredients at the beginning of all preparations 2-3 Mixing To mix hard dough for pizza, bread, focaccia. To mix mashed potatoes or other vegetables, or shortening with flour to make cakes. 4-5 Stirring To make rather thick batters, biscuits, pastry 6-7 Beating For medium-speed beating. To complete the preparation of cakes, doughnuts and other soft batters. 8-9 High-speed beating To beat egg whites, creams and icing. 9-10 Whipping To whip cream, egg whites and small quantities of cream/ custard

The operation of the machine may slow down as the mixture gets harder. This is normal.

Operating light Whenever the machine is operating, the bowl is illuminated by a light located below the motor head. After the machine has been switched off, the light will stay on for 3 minutes. If the knob is already set to an operating speed before the machine is powered, the light will start flashing as soon as the machine is powered, but the motor will not start. First turn the knob to OFF and then set the speed. Tips and operating techniques We recommend using the lid to add the ingredients through the special spout, thus avoiding any splashes from liquid mixtures. Always insert and remove the lid with the motor head in working position (D).

To determine the ideal duration of each preparation, monitor the mixture and keep mixing only until it looks just like in your recipe. We recommend adding the ingredients as close as possible to the bowl side and not directly into the moving utensil. Always use the inlet on the splash-guard spout. Solid ingredients such as walnuts, raisins or candied fruit are usually added during the last seconds of mixing at speed 1. The mixture should be thick enough to prevent such ingredients from sinking to the bottom of the saucepan while you are cooking. Mixtures comprising large quantities of liquid ingredients should be blended at low speeds to avoid splashes. Increase the speed only after the mixture has thickened. Handwash the wire whisk.

Utensils and bowls should be washed as soon as possible after use to prevent any food from drying up on the surface. Do not use abrasive detergents or wire wool to clean the machine. Disposal of old electrical appliances The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Danger of injuries: disconnect the appliance before you touch the whisks/beaters or other attachments. Failure to follow this instruction may result in fractures, cuts or bruises.

Clean the outside of the machine with a soft damp cloth. Remove any utensils before cleaning the machine. Wash the flat beater, dough hook and steel bowl using warm water and detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly.