KD8501 - Kitchen appliance TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Multi-function kitchen appliance (Cake Factory)
Brand	Tefal
Model	KD8501
Approx. dimensions (L x W x H)	30 x 30 x 20 cm
Approx. weight	4 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Power	1200 W
Number of programs	9 automatic programs + 1 manual program
Automatic programs	Sharing cake, Individual cakes, Molten cakes, Meringues, Dessert creams, Yogurts, Pie, Brioches, Breads
Manual program	Custom temperature and time settings
Max temperature (manual)	140 °C
Included accessories	Non-stick aluminum mold, pie mold, baking support, 9 non-stick steel muffin molds, black reflector, support for 9 individual molds, 9 glass jars with plastic lids
Materials	Non-stick aluminum, non-stick steel, glass, plastic
Care and cleaning	Aluminum molds and accessories are dishwasher safe. Steel molds, supports, and plastic lids should be hand washed. Do not immerse the appliance. Clean the lid with a damp sponge.
Safety	Automatic shut-off at end of program. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven mitts.
Spare parts and repairability	Available from Tefal customer service. Check the manual for references.
General information	Manual available in multiple languages. Recipe book included. Mobile app with recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions - KD8501 TEFAL

What to do if the screen displays Er00 or Er003?

Unplug the appliance and contact Tefal customer service or an authorized repair center.

What do the codes Er01, Er02, Er04, Er05, Er06 mean?

Unplug the appliance, wait a few minutes, then plug it back in and turn it on. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

Can the molds and accessories be washed in the dishwasher?

Aluminum molds and some accessories are dishwasher safe. Steel molds, supports, and plastic lids must be washed by hand with hot water and dish soap.

How to start a manual program?

Select the manual program, adjust the temperature with the +/- buttons, confirm with OK, set the time, then press Start to begin cooking.

Can I extend the cooking time if the cake is not fully baked?

Yes, at the end of the program, press the +/- buttons to add time, close the lid, and press Start.

How to restart the same program after it ends?

Press OK twice after silencing the alarm, the last time will be displayed, then press Start.

What to do if the cooking seems uneven?

Make sure the black reflector is properly installed, the molds are centered, and the recipe proportions are followed.

The displayed time is flashing, what to do?

If the displayed time is correct, press OK to confirm.

Can I use non-provided molds?

Only use molds compatible with the appliance, respecting the dimensions and heat resistance.

How to clean the lid?

Wipe with a sponge dampened with hot water, then dry with a soft cloth. Never immerse the appliance.

USER MANUAL KD8501 TEFAL

Please read the "Use & Safety instructions" booklet carefully before first use.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description 18
Using moulds and accessories 19
Product overview 21
Preparation 21
- Installation and connection 21
- Overview of the programs 22
A.Choosing a cooking program 23
B.Using an automatic program 23
C.Using a manual program 24
D.End of a program (automatic or manual) 25
E. Extending a cooking cycle (automatic or manual) 25
F. Relaunching the same program 26
G.Relaunching a different program 26
- Modifying the time and the program underway 27
- Maintenance and cleaning 28
Cooking guide 29
How to achieve a perfect result 30
Troubleshooting guide 31

Description

1 Lid
2 Control panel
3 Appliance base
4 Non-stick aluminium mould
5 Tart mould
6 Baking tray
7 Non-stick steel muffin moulds (x9)

8 Power cable
9 Black reflector
10 Holder for 9 individual moulds
11 Glass pots + plastic lids (x9)
12 Lid open/close handles

Using moulds and accessories

To ensure the proper operation of your appliance, when filling the moulds, do not exceed the proportions indicated.

Non-stick aluminium mould

Grease the mould

Fill the mould

Ensure that the black reflector is properly in place and attached to the bottom of the appliance

Insert the mould

Close the appliance

Steel moulds

Fill the moulds 3/4 full.

Pour the mix into the steel moulds

Place the moulds into the holder

Put the holder into the appliance

Close the appliance

After cooking

Wear oven gloves when removing the holder from the Cake Factory

Place the holder on a heatproof surface

Remove the moulds from the holder one at a time
Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing from the moulds.

You can mix the different moulds, using the same recipe and the same quantity for each mould.

Glass pots

Do not put the lids on the glass pots during cooking.

Pour into the glass pots

Place the aluminium mould into the device

Place the glass pots into the aluminium mould

Close the appliance

Once cooking is complete, remove the mould and the glass pots from the Cake Factory—wear oven gloves because these will still be hot—and allow to cool for 10 minutes before putting on the lids. Leave the pots to rest for 2 hours, so they cool to room temperature, before putting them in the fridge.

Tart mould with baking tray

Ensure that the black reflector is properly in place and attached to the bottom of the appliance

Insert the baking tray into the device

Grease the tart mould then pour the cake batter into the mould

Place the mould into the baking tray, ensuring that it is well centred

Close the appliance

Bread and brioche cooking

1. Baking tray for bread or brioche dough weighing up to 500g

Ensure that the black reflector is properly in place and attached to the bottom of the appliance

Place the dough in the centre of the baking tray

Put the baking tray into the appliance

Close the appliance

1. Non-stick aluminium mould for dough weighing more than 500g

2. brioche dough weighing up to 1000 g

3. bread dough weighing up to 800g

Ensure that the black reflector is properly in place and attached to the bottom of the appliance

Place the dough into the centre of the mould

Put the non-stick aluminium mould into the appliance

Close the appliance

Product overview

1 On/Off button
2 Back button
3 Minus button (-)
4 Plus button (+)

5 OK/Start button
6 Control panel
7 Automatic programs
8 Manual program

Preparation

1. Remove all packaging, stickers and other accessories from both the interior and exterior of the appliance.
2. Prior to first use, thoroughly clean the different moulds using hot water and some washing-up liquid, carefully rinse and dry.

Installation and connection

The appliance startup applies to all programs

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1. Remove the adhesive protective film from the interface
2. Turn on the appliance.
3. Next, wait a few seconds before pressing the On/Off button. The first program flashes, indicating the "Program Selection" mode.

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Overview of the programs

If you are unsure of which cooking mode to use, please refer to the Cooking guide, page 14.

9 automatic programs:

1 Cake to share program
2 Individual cakes program
3 Lava cake program
4 Meringue program
5 Cream desserts program

6 Yoghurt program
7 Tart program
8 Brioches program
9 Breads program
10 Manual program

Cooking tip: There is a program suited to each recipe style Depending on the program selected, a default cooking time is indicated. There are several recipes per program. It may therefore be necessary to adjust the time based on the recipe selected (follow the time recommended in the recipe). Preheating is not required, and cooking starts when the program is launched, once the appliance is closed and the Start button has been pressed.

The time is displayed in minutes up to 59 minutes. After that, it is displayed in hours and minutes.

Press and hold the - or + selection buttons to make the numbers move faster.

Caution: To ensure best results, it is essential to follow the recipe and to adhere to the exact quantities.

A. Choosing the cooking program

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Once the mixture has been poured into the mould and the cover has been closed:

1. Scroll through the cooking programs using the -and + buttons.
2. The selected icon flashes. Press OK to confirm.

B. Using an automatic program

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1. Once the cooking program is selected, the corresponding indicator light becomes solidly lit.
2. A default cooking time flashes.
3. Press the - and + buttons to modify the time, if required. For all programs, the time is selected by the minute except for the yoghurt program, which is selected in increments of 30 minutes.
4. Ensure that the cover is closed. Press the Start button to confirm and start cooking. The time display stops flashing.
5. Cooking has started. The graphic on the screen's left indicates that a cooking cycle is underway and that the appliance is heating. The time counts down by the minute, and then by the second during the last minute.

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Note: Each subsequent time the appliance is used, the time displayed defaults to the previous time used.

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C. Using a manual program

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1. Once the cooking program is selected, the corresponding indicator light becomes solidly lit.
2. A default temperature flashes.
3. Press the - and + buttons to modify the temperature, if required.
4. Press the OK button to confirm.
5. A predefined cooking time flashes.
6. Press the - and + buttons to modify the time, if required.
7. Press the Start button to confirm and start cooking, and the time display will stop flashing.
8. Cooking has started. The graphic on the screen's left indicates that a cooking cycle is underway and that the appliance is heating. The time counts down by the minute, and then by the second during the last minute.
9. At any time, if you need to adjust the time and/or temperature, press the Back button or the -and ^+ buttons.
10. Press the OK button to confirm.

Note: Each subsequent time the appliance is used, the time and temperature displayed default to the previous time and temperature used.

D. Ending a program (automatic or manual)

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1. The time reaches 000 and the product sounds an alert to signal the end of cooking.
2. Press OK once to stop the alert. The display 000 flashes.
3. You must use hand protection (oven gloves) to prevent burns when handling hot moulds and accessories.

Caution: It is important to open the appliance and to quickly remove the cakes so that they do not continue to cook.

E. Extending a cooking cycle (automatic or manual)

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1. At the end of a program, if the cake is undercooked, you can add some cooking time by directly pressing the - and + buttons. Close the cover again.
2. Once the additional time has been entered, press Start to continue cooking.
3. The time display stops flashing and the minute-by-minute countdown starts. Cooking continues. The graphic on the screen's left indicates that a cooking cycle is underway and that the appliance is heating.

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F. Relaunching the same program

Automatic and manual

1. After having turned off the alert, press the OK button a second time to display the time. The last cooking time used is displayed and flashes.
2. Press Start to start the program.

G. Relaunching a different program

After an automatic program

1. After having turned off the alert, press the Back button to return to the program selection screen.
2. Please refer to Part B to choose the program.

After a manual program

1. After having turned off the alert, press the Back button to return to the program selection screen.
2. Please refer to Part C to start the program.

Modifying the time and the program underway

Caution: When the time is modified during cooking, the best results can no longer be guaranteed. It is preferable to relaunch the full program.

Only possible if the elapsed cooking time < 2min

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1. Press the Back button to return to the time selection screen. The displayed time flashes.
2. If required, press the Back button a second time to return to the program selection screen.
3. Press the - and + buttons to choose a program again and/or to modify the time.
4. Confirm by pressing Start to restart cooking.

Maintenance and cleaning

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Caution: All repairs must be carried out by an authorised service centre.

1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the appliance.
2. Unplug the appliance.
3. Let the Cake Factory cool for at least 2 hours.
4. Some of the cooking accessories are dishwasher safe.
5. The steel moulds, plastic lids and holders must not be put in the dishwasher. Wash them using hot water and washing-up liquid, then rinse thoroughly to remove all residue.
6. The appliance and its power cord must never be put in the dishwasher, nor under water. Dry them thoroughly. Do not use any metal scouring pads, steel wool or abrasive cleaning products to clean the moulds and accessories. Only use nylon or non-metallic cleaning sponges. Clean the lid with a sponge soaked in warm water, then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never immerse the appliance wholly or partly in water or in any other liquid. Always ensure that the appliance is clean and dry prior to storage. Clean the outside of the appliance regularly. The appliance may change colour after repeated use. This is normal and is due to the temperature required for cooking food. Any yellowing does not pose any health risks and does not affect the performance of the appliance.
   7.Warnings about the rear ventilation openings: The steam released during cooking is very hot; do not touch or get too close to this area while your appliance is heating.
7. Do not carry the appliance by its power cable or by the handles on the lid.

Cooking guide

Find complete recipes on our application.

PROGRAMS	RECIPES	TIME**	ACCESSORIES
1. Cake to share	Sponge cake	25 mins
	Yoghurt cake	35 mins
2. Individual cakes	Blueberry muffins	35 mins
	Cupcakes	35 mins
3. Lava cakes	Chocolate	15 mins
4. Meringues	Swiss meringues	1 hour 45 mins
5. Cream desserts	Crème brûlée	2 hours
	Chocolate dessert	2 hours
6. Yoghurt	Natural yoghurt	8 hours
7. Tart	Tart	1 hour 5 mins
8. Brioches	=< 500 g	1 hour 20 mins*
	500 g < Brioche =< 1000 g	1 hour 30 mins*
9. Breads	=< 500 g	1 hour 20 mins*
	500 g < Bread =< 800 g	1 hour 40 mins*
10. Melting chocolate	White or milk chocolate Dark chocolate Chocolate + butter	6 mins 140°C 7 mins 8 mins

*including the rise time (60 minutes for brioche/45 minutes for bread).

**as a rough guide. Follow the times indicated in the recipe book.

How to achieve a perfect result

EXAMPLES	ADVICE
Lava cakes will be undercooked if more than the recommended amount of butter is added. Lava cakes will be overcooked if more than the recommended amount of flour is added.	Carefully follow ingredient quantities.Use extra fine unsalted butter.If necessary, adjust the time according to your desires.
Cakes and lava cakes will be overcooked if left in the Cake Factory after the cooking timer goes off.	Carefully remove the mould at the end of cooking as recommended in the guide.
Lava cakes will be overcooked if the batter has been beaten rather than just stirred.	Carefully follow the instructions in the recipe.
Muffins will crumble when you remove them from the moulds if the ingredients are mixed randomly.	Carefully follow the order of steps in the recipe when adding the ingredients.
My cakes lack flavour and texture.	To ensure best results, make sure that the ingredients are of a high quality and not expired.
Red berry lava cakes will be undercooked on the bottom if the fruit coulis centre is not placed in the freezer for 4 hours before cooking.	Carefully follow the ingredient preparation times recommended in the recipe.
Bread and brioche program: A beep sounds at the end of the rise phase.For your information *bread: rise time set at 45 minutes *brioche: rise time set at 60 minutes	When preparing/cooking:During the first phase, a beep sounds to signal the end of the riseYou do not need to do anything: The cooking mode starts automatically.If you want to score the dough with a knife or add a bit of water on top of the dough, you can open the lid and do it at this point.Then close the lid quickly so that the cooking happens correctly.At the end of the cooking time, the final beep sounds.Press OK or ON/OFF to stop cooking.

Troubleshooting guide

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Er00 or Er003	Appliance failure: Unplug the appliance and contact your customer service or a repair centre.
Er01/Er02/Er04/Er05/Er06	Unplug the appliance and wait a few minutes. Then plug in your appliance again and turn it on. If the problem persists, contact your customer service or a repair centre.
The displayed time flashes	If the displayed time is correct, press OK to confirm.
The displayed temperature flashes	If the displayed temperature is correct, press OK to confirm.
The illuminated program flashes	If the displayed program is correct, press OK to confirm.
The appliance does not close properly	The mould used is not compatible with this appliance: Use a mould that is compatible with this appliance. Check that the moulds and accessories are correctly positioned and centred.
The time has reached 000, but the level of cooking is insufficient	At the end of cooking, after having turned off the beep sound by pressing OK once, close the appliance again and add some time using the - and + buttons, then confirm by pressing OK.
During cooking, after modifying the cooking time, the cooking time automatically returns to the initial time	After having modified the time, press OK to confirm.
Once a cooking program has been started, it is not possible to change the cooking time	Wait for 2 minutes to elapse after launching the program to modify the time using the - and + buttons. For automatic programs, the best results will no longer be guaranteed.
There may be a difference between the programmed time and the actual cooking time	For automatic programs, the appliance slightly adjusts the cooking time to ensure best results.
It is difficult to remove my mixture from the mould	If you use metal moulds, grease your moulds before putting your mixture inside to make the removal process easier.

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