MultiTalent 3 MCM3421M - Food Processor BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Multifunction food processor
Brand	Bosch
Model	MultiTalent 3 MCM3421M
Color	White
Power	400 Watts
Bowl capacity	1.25 liters
Bowl material	Plastic
Number of speeds	5 speeds + pulse
Main functions	Chopping, mixing, grating, slicing, kneading, whisking
Included accessories	Chopping knife, grating/slicing disc, whisk, dough hook
Dimensions (L x D x H)	Approximately 35 x 20 x 25 cm
Weight	Approximately 3 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Cable length	1.2 m
Care and cleaning	Bowl and accessories dishwasher safe
Safety	Safety lock, automatic shut-off in case of overload, non-slip feet
Spare parts	Available (model reference)
Warranty	2 years (estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions - MultiTalent 3 MCM3421M BOSCH

How to chop herbs with the MultiTalent 3?

Use the supplied chopping knife. Place the washed and dried herbs in the bowl, attach the knife, then operate the appliance in pulses until the desired consistency.

Are the bowl and accessories dishwasher safe?

Yes, the bowl and most accessories (knife, discs, whisk, dough hook) are dishwasher safe. Place them in the top basket to avoid deformation.

Can I grind nuts or almonds?

Yes, use the chopping knife with short pulses to avoid heating the nuts. Do not fill the bowl more than half full.

How to clean the grating/slicing disc?

Rinse immediately after use under running water. Use a soft brush to remove residue. It is dishwasher safe (top basket).

What to do if the food processor does not start?

Check that the bowl is correctly locked in position. Ensure the lid is properly closed and engaged. Check the power outlet. If the problem persists, contact Bosch service.

Can I use the whisk to whip liquid cream?

Yes, the whisk is perfect for whipping liquid cream or egg whites. Start at low speed then increase gradually. Do not exceed 500 ml of cream.

How to store the accessories?

Use the built-in storage in the bowl or lid for the discs. The knife and whisk can be stored in the bowl. Keep the dough hook separately.

Can the food processor knead heavy doughs (whole wheat bread)?

Yes, but respect the recommended quantities (max 500 g flour). Use the dough hook at speed 1-2. For very dense doughs, take breaks.

How to change accessories during use?

Stop the appliance and unplug it before changing accessories. Lift the lid, remove the accessory in place and insert the new one by snapping it firmly.

Where to find spare parts for the MultiTalent 3?

You can order spare parts (bowl, knife, discs) on the Bosch Home Professional website or from authorized dealers. Have the model number MCM3421M ready.

USER MANUAL MultiTalent 3 MCM3421M BOSCH

MultiTalent 3 / 3Plus Compact food processor

MCM3... MCM3P...

Instruction manual Compact food processor 22

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			1 - 8 x	1 1 - 5 min
			100 - 500 g	1 10 s - 5 min
			1 x	2 120 - 150 s
			10 - 50 g	2	3 - 20 s
			50 - 300 g	M (2 - 6) x 1 s
			10 - 200 g	M	(2 - 6) x 1 s
			10 - 200 g 20 - 60 s2
			50 - 500 g	M	(3 - 20) x 1 s
			50 - 500 g	2	10 - 80 s
			200 g	2	L 10 - 15 s
					M 30 - 35 s
					S 60 - 80 s
			[9ADZ]200 - 1000 g	1	30 - 120 s
			200 - 800 g	1	60 - 90 s
			100 - 500 g	1	60 - 120 s
			100 - 500 g	1	60 - 90 s
			800 g 1
			800 g 1
		[SW4K]	800 g 1
			800 g 1
			500 g 1
		[38XX]
			500 g	2
			×
		[GSY5]	500 g 1
		[TBSY]
			500 g	1
			800 g	2
			500 g
			×	2
			500 g
			800 g	2
		[AX4C]	500 g
	[20CS]	[24DS]	800 g	2
			500 g

H

		300 - 800 g 30 - 90 s2
		300 - 800 g 30 - 90 s2
		300 - 1000 g 30 - 90 s2
		300 - 1000 g 30 - 60 s2
		400 g 30 s2
		200 - 1000 g 30 - 60 s2
		350 - 1000 g 30 - 60 s2
		(1 - 7) x 10 g (3 - 7) x 1 sM
		500 ml 60 s2

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50 g M (1 - 3) x 1 s

15 g M (2|- 5) x 1 s

10 g M (2 | - 5) x 1 s

50 g M (4-10) x 1 s

60 g 2 40 - 60 s

00 g 2 40 - 60 s

50 g 2 40 - 60 s

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This appliance is intended for domestic use and the household environment only. Use the appliance only for processing normal amounts of food and for normal amounts of time in domestic use. The appliance is suitable for mixing, kneading, beating, cutting and shredding food. The appliance must not be used for processing other substances or objects. Additional applications are possible if other accessories approved by the manufacturer are used. Only use the appliance with approved genuine parts and accessories. Never use the accessory parts for other appliances.

Only use the appliance indoors at room temperature and up to 2000 m above sea level.

Important safety notices

Read and follow the instruction manual carefully and keep for later reference! Enclose these instructions when you give the appliance to someone else. If the instructions for correct use of the appliance are not observed, the manufacturer's liability for any resulting damage will be excluded.

This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and / or knowledge if they are given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Keep children away from the appliance and connecting cable and do not allow them to use the appliance. Do not let children play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children.

⚠️ Risk of electric shock and fire!

■ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. Do not use the appliance if the power cord and / or appliance are damaged. Only our customer service may repair the appliance, e.g. by replacing a damaged power cord, in order to avoid hazards. ■ Never connect the appliance to timer switches or remote-controllable sockets. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is switched on! ■ Do not place the appliance on or near hot surfaces, e.g. hobs. The power cord must not come into contact with hot parts or be pulled across sharp edges. ■ Never immerse the base unit in water or place it in the dishwasher. Do not steam-clean the appliance. Do not use the appliance with damp hands.

■ After each use, whenever the appliance is unsupervised, prior to assembly, disassembly or cleaning and in the event of an error, it must always be disconnected from the mains. ■ If the power is interrupted, the appliance remains switched on and restarts when the power is restored.

⚠️ Risk of injury!

■ Before replacing accessories or additional parts which move during operation, the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the power supply. After switching off, the drive continues running for a short time. Wait until the drive has come to a standstill. ■ While operating the appliance, never reach into the bowl or filling shaft with your hands. Always use the pusher for adding ingredients. Do not insert any objects (e.g. wooden spoon) into the bowl or filling shaft. ■ Care should be taken when handling sharp cutting blades, emptying the container and during cleaning. Clean with a brush. ■ Do not touch the sharp edges of the universal blade with bare hands. When not in use, always store the universal blade in the blade guard. Do not grasp the sharp blades or edges of the cutting discs. Only take hold of the cutting discs by the plastic in the middle. ■ Never reach into the attached blender jug. Do not remove/attach the blender jug until the drive has stopped. Do not touch the blender blades with bare hands.

⚠️ Risk of scalding!

When processing hot liquids, steam escapes through the funnel in the lid. Add a maximum of 0.4 litres of hot or frothing liquid.

⚠️ Risk of suffocation!

Do not allow children to play with packaging material.

Warning!

We recommend that the appliance is never switched on for longer than is necessary to process ingredients. Do not operate at no-load. Do not expose the blender jug to temperatures above 80°C.

⚠️ Important!

It is essential to clean the appliance thoroughly after each use or after it has not been used for an extended period. → “Cleaning and servicing” see page 27

Explanation of the symbols on the appliance or accessory

Caution! Rotating tools.

Do not reach into the filler opening.

Lock blade insert in the blender or universal cutter jug.

Remove blade insert from the blender or universal cutter jug.

Blade insert with blender/cutting blade

Blade insert with grinding blade

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Contents

Intended use 22

Important safety information 22

Overview 24

Operation 24

Cleaning and servicing....27

Troubleshooting 28

Storage....28

Disposing of old appliance ....28

Customer Service 28

Recipes/Ingredients/Processing 29

Overview

Fig. A

Base unit

1 Rotary switch

0 / off = Stop

M = Instantaneous switching at maximum speed, hold switch for required blending duration.

Setting 1–2, operating speed:

1 = low speed - slow,

2 = high speed - fast.

2 Drive 3 Cord store 4 Bowl 5 Tool holder

6 Tools*

a Universal blade with blade guard b Kneading hook c Beating disc

7 Cutting discs*

a Reversible slicing disc – thick/thin b Reversible shredding disc – coarse/fine c Reversible slicing/shredding disc

8 Lid

a Filler opening b Pusher

Accessories*

9 Blade insert with blender/cutting blade and seal

10 Blade insert with grinding blade and seal

11 Universal cutter jug 12 Blender jug 13 Lid for blender

a Filler opening b Funnel

* depending on model

If the universal cutter is not included, it can be ordered from customer service (order no. 12005833).

Operation

Before operating the appliance and accessories for the first time, clean thoroughly, see "Cleaning and servicing".

Smart tool detection (MCM3P...)

Each speed setting is marked with a different colour (grey and red). You can also find this colour coding system on the accessories.

The accessories are automatically connected with the correct speed setting.

Low speed, grey

with drive shaft

For tools and cutting discs.

High speed, red

without drive shaft

For blender and universal cutter.

Preparation

■ Place the base unit on a smooth, stable and clean surface. ■ Pull the cable out of the base unit to the required length.

Important information

• Only use the rotary switch to switch the appliance on or off.
• Never switch the appliance off by rotating the bowl, the blender or a tool.
• Do not switch the appliance on unless tools or accessories have been completely attached.

Bowl with accessories/tools

Warning!

When working with the bowl, the appliance cannot be switched on until the bowl has been attached and the lid has been attached and screwed on tight.

Universal blade

for cutting, mincing, mixing and kneading.

Kneading hook

for kneading dough and mixing in ingredients that ought not be cut (e.g. raisins, chocolate chips).

Beating disc

for cream, egg white and mayonnaise.

Recommendation for an optimum result:

■ Use cream with a minimum fat content of 30% and a temperature of 4-8 °C.

Fig. B

■ Attach the bowl (match arrow on bowl to dot on appliance ▼) and rotate as far as possible in a clockwise direction (▼). ■ Insert the tool holder into the bowl. ■ Put the universal blade, beating disc or kneading hook on the tool holder and release.

Note the position of the tools when inserting them. Press tools all the way down.

Warning!

Do not add ingredients until the tools have been inserted.

■ Add the ingredients. ■ Attach the lid with the pusher (match arrow on lid with dot on bowl ▼) and rotate in a clockwise direction (▼). The lid lug must be fully engaged in the slot in the bowl handle. ■ Insert the mains plug. ■ Set the rotary switch to the desired setting. ■ To add more ingredients, set the rotary switch to 0/off. ■ Remove the pusher and add ingredients through the filler opening. The pusher can be used as a measuring cup.

Cutting discs

Reversible slicing disc, thick/thin

Cutting food into thick or thin slices, e.g. fruit and vegetables.

Marking:

■ 1 = thick slices

■ 3 = thin slices

Note: Not suitable for processing hard cheese, bread, rolls or chocolate.

Tip: Only cut up cooked potatoes once they have cooled down.

Reversible shredding disc, coarse/fine

Shredding food coarsely or finely, e.g. fruit, vegetables or cheese such as Gouda or Edam.

Marking:

■ 2 = coarse side ■ 4 = fine side

Note: Not suitable for processing nuts or hard cheese, e.g. Parmesan.

Tip: Shred soft cheese with the coarse side only.

Reversible slicing/shredding disc

Grating raw potatoes or cutting into slices.

Note: Not suitable for processing very fibrous foods, e.g. leek or mango.

Fig. C

■ Attach the bowl (match arrow on bowl to dot on appliance ▼) and rotate as far as possible in a clockwise direction (▼).

■ Insert the tool holder into the bowl.

Depending on the required use:

Place the cutting disc on the tool holder. Turn the slicing/shredding side required to face up. Place the disc on the disc holder so that the drivers on the tool holder engage in the opening in the discs.

Attach the lid with the pusher (match arrow on lid with dot on bowl) and rotate in a clockwise direction. The lid lug must be fully engaged in the slot in the bowl handle.

Insert the mains plug. Set the rotary switch to the desired setting. Fill with the contents to be sliced or shredded. When pushing down ingredients for slicing or shredding, only apply light pressure to the pusher. Remove the pusher and add ingredients through the filler opening.

Warning!

Empty the bowl before it becomes so full that the ingredients for slicing or shredding reach the carrier disc.

After using the appliance

Set the rotary switch to 0/off.

Pull out the mains plug. Rotate the lid anticlockwise and remove. Take out the tool:

Take the tool holder with the universal blade, beating disc or kneading hook out of the bowl. Remove the tool from the tool holder.

Take out the cutting discs by the plastic stud in the middle. Take the tool holder out of the bowl. Rotate the bowl anticlockwise and remove. Clean all parts, see "Cleaning and servicing".

Blender

Blade insert with blender/cutting blade for mixing liquid or semi-solid food, for mixing light dough, for puréeing or crushing ice cubes.

Warning!

Improper use may cause material damage.

■ Do not process food that contains hard components, e.g. bones. ■ Do not process frozen ingredients (except ice cubes). ■ Do not insert any objects into the blender jug, e.g. wooden spoons. ■ Before use, check the blender jug for foreign objects. ■ Do not operate the blender when empty.

Using unsuitable food may damage the appliance.

■ Do not process food that is hotter than 70 °C in the blender jug.

Restrictions on processing:

■ Do not use it to chop ingredients like almonds, onions, parsley and meat. ■ The blender cannot produce spreads such as peanut butter, coconut butter or nut spreads. ■ Use sufficient liquid when blending solid food. ■ Mix powdered food with sufficient liquid before blending or dissolve entirely in liquid. Powdered food includes e.g. icing sugar, cocoa powder, roasted soya beans, flour, protein powder.

Fig. D

■ Place the seal on the blade insert. Check that the seal is positioned correctly.

Important information

If the seal is damaged or not correctly positioned, liquid may leak out.

- Insert the blade insert with the blender/cutting blade in the blender jug and lock anticlockwise. Rotate the blade insert at least until the arrow matches up with the marking on the blender jug.

■ Turn the blender jug over (blade insert face down).

■ Attach the blender jug (match arrow on jug to dot on appliance) and rotate as far as possible in a clockwise direction.

■ Add the ingredients. Maximum capacity, liquid = 1.0 litre (frothing or hot liquids max. 0.4 litres). ■ Fit the lid and press on firmly. Hold the lid while working. ■ Insert the mains plug. ■ Set the rotary switch to the desired setting. ■ To add more ingredients, set the rotary switch to 0/off. ■ Remove the lid and add ingredients

or

■ remove the funnel and gradually add solid ingredients through the filler opening

or

■ for liquid ingredients through the funnel.

After using the appliance

■ Set the rotary switch to 0/off.

■ Pull out the mains plug. ■ Rotate the blender in an anticlockwise direction and remove. ■ Remove the lid.

■ Release the blade insert clockwise (☐) and remove from the blender jug.

- Clean all parts, see “Cleaning and servicing”.

Universal cutter

Use (depending on model):

- With the blade insert with blender/cutting blade 🍻, for cutting and chopping meat, hard cheese, onions, herbs, garlic, fruit, vegetables.

- With the blade insert with grinding blade ①, for grinding and chopping small quantities of spices (e.g. pepper, cumin, juniper, cinnamon, dried anise, saffron), grain (e.g. wheat, millet, linseed), coffee or sugar. It is not intended for grinding very dry, solid foods that are larger than coffee beans such as nutmeg, dry ginger ....

Warning!

Only fill the appliance with roasted coffee or espresso beans.

Fig. E

■ Set the universal cutter jug down with the opening face up. ■ Add the food to be cut up to the jug. Note the MAX mark on the jug! ■ Place the seal on the blade insert. Check that the seal is positioned correctly.

Important information

If the seal is damaged or not correctly positioned, liquid may leak out.

Insert the blade insert (☐/☐) in the universal cutter jug and lock anticlockwise (☐). Rotate the blade insert at least until the arrow matches up with the marking on the universal cutter jug.

Turn the universal cutter over (blade insert face down). Attach the universal cutter (match arrow on jug to dot on appliance ▼) and rotate as far as possible in a clockwise direction (▼). Insert the mains plug. Set the rotary switch to the desired setting.

Note: The longer the appliance remains switched on, the finer the ingredients are cut.

Recommendations on using the accessories can be found in the section "Recipes/Ingredients/Processing".

After using the appliance

Set the rotary switch to 0/off.

Pull out the mains plug. Rotate the universal cutter anticlockwise and remove. Turn the universal cutter over (blade insert face up).

Release the blade insert clockwise (☐) and remove from the universal cutter jug.

Empty the jug. Clean all parts, see “Cleaning and servicing”.

Cleaning and servicing

The appliance requires no maintenance.

Thorough cleaning protects the appliance from damage and keeps it functional.

An overview of cleaning the individual parts can be found in Fig. J.

Clean all parts immediately after use. Doing so prevents residue from drying on.

Warning!

Surfaces may be damaged. Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning agents.

Do not wedge plastic parts in the dishwasher as they could warp.

Note: When processing food such as carrots and red cabbage, plastic parts may become discoloured. Such discolouring can however be removed with a few drops of cooking oil.

Cleaning the base unit

■ Pull out the mains plug. ■ Wipe the base unit with a damp cloth. If required, use a little detergent. ■ Then dry the base unit.

Cleaning the blender/universal cutter

The blender jug (without the blade insert), lid and funnel are dishwasher-proof.

Do not clean the blade insert in the dishwasher but under running water (do not soak in water).

Remove the seal for cleaning.

Troubleshooting

Fault:

Appliance is no longer working.

Possible cause:

The appliance has been overloaded, a tool jammed by food or processing has taken too long.

Remedial action:

■ Set the rotary switch to 0/off. - Disconnect the mains plug. - Eliminate the cause of the overload. - Allow the appliance to cool down to deactivate the overload protection device. ■ Switch the appliance back on again.

Fault:

Appliance does not start or switches off during operation.

Possible cause:

The bowl or lid or an accessory has not been attached correctly or has become detached.

Remedial action:

■ Set the rotary switch to 0/off. ■ Attach the bowl/lid or accessory correctly and screw on tight. ■ Switch the appliance back on again.

Important information

If the fault cannot be eliminated, please contact customer service.

Storage

Fig K

The tools can be stored in the bowl to save space.

Disposing of old appliance

Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.

Information about current disposal methods is available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE).

The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Customer Service

Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after-sales service, your retailer or on our website.

The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

Recipes/Ingredients/Processing

Guide values for maximum quantities and processing times

■ Beating disc, universal blade, kneading hook → Fig. F ■ Cutting discs → Fig G ■ Blender → Fig H ■ Universal cutter → Fig I

Tool Speed Time Recipes/Ingredients/Processing

or	low approx.1-2 min	Sweet yeast dough– max. 500 g flour– 25 g yeast or 1 packet of dried yeast– 220 ml milk (room temperature)– 1 egg– 1 pinch of salt– 80 g sugar– 60 g butter– Grated rind of half a lemon■ Add all ingredients (except the milk) to the bowl.■ Set the rotary switch to a low speed for 10 seconds.■ Add milk and stir at low speed for approx. 11/2 minutes.Ingredients should all be at the same temperature. When the dough looks smooth, place in a warm location.
	low approx.1-2 min	Heavy fruit cake– 3 eggs– 135 g sugar– 135 g margarine– 255 g flour– 10 g baking powder– 150 g currants– 150 g mixed dried fruit■ Insert the kneading hook.■ Add flour, baking powder, sugar, margarine and eggs to the bowl.■ Close the lid and process for 60-90 seconds at setting 1.■ Add the dried fruit and process for approx. 10 seconds at setting 1.Maximum quantity:1.5x basic recipe, possibly extend the mixing time
	high approx.1.5-2min	Strawberry sorbet– 250 g frozen strawberries– 100 g icing sugar– 180 ml cream■ Add all ingredients to the bowl. Switch on immediately or the mixture will go lumpy. Mix until a creamy sorbet forms.
	high Chocolate milk	– 80 g-100 g cooled chocolate– approx. 400 ml hot milk (<70 °C)■ Chop the chocolate in the blender, add the hot milk and mix in briefly.

Tool Speed Time Recipes/Ingredients/Processing

M Honey and hazelnut spread (CNCM12C)

- 20 g hazelnuts

- 50 g blossom honey (room temperature)

Add the nuts to the universal cutter jug and chop with the blender/cutting blade for approx. 5 seconds at setting M. Remove the universal cutter jug, turn it over and take out the blade insert. Add the honey. Close the universal cutter jug with the blade again and place on the base unit. Wait until all the honey has run down over the blade. Then mix everything for 5 seconds at setting M.

Warning: Risk of scalding!

Warning: Risk of suffocation!

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