KMT040 - Food Processor KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KMT040 KENWOOD

KM030 – KM040 seriespage 3 instructions

Congratulations on buying a Kenwood. With such a wide range of attachments available, it’s

more than just a mixer. It’s a state-of-the-art kitchen machine. We hope you’ll enjoy it.

Robust. Reliable. Versatile. Kenwood.

Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing tools/attachments, after

use and before cleaning.

Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted attachments.

Never leave the machine on unattended.

Never use a damaged machine. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service’,

Never use an unauthorised attachment or more than one attachment

Never exceed the maximum capacities on page 6.

When using an attachment, read the safety instructions that come with it.

Take care when lifting this appliance as it is heavy. Ensure the head is

locked and that the bowl, tools, outlet covers and cord are secure before

Never let the cord hang down where a child could grab it.

Never let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.

Do not let infirm people use the appliance without supervision.

Do not let children use or play with the appliance.

Only use the appliance for its intended domestic use. Kenwood will not

accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to

comply with these instructions.

Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the

underside of your machine.

This machine complies with European Economic Community Directive

before using for the first time 1 Remove all packaging. 2 Wash the parts: see ‘care and cleaning’, page 10. 3 Push excess cord into the cord stowage compartment at the back of the machine.

know your Kenwood kitchen machine

Englishknow your Kenwood kitchen machine

attachment outlets  high-speed outlet

 medium speed outlet

the mixer 햶 mixer head

헃 power on indicator light

the mixing tools and some of their uses

For making cakes, biscuits, pastry, icing, fillings, éclairs and mashed

fat and sugar) - you could damage it.

1 Turn the head-lift lever clockwise  and raise the mixer head till it locks.

to insert a tool 2 Push up till it stops  then turn.

3 Fit the bowl onto the base - press down and turn clockwise 

4 To lower the mixer head, raise it slightly, then turn the head lift lever

clockwise. Lower into the locked position.

5 Connect the mixer to the power supply. The display will show 88:88 and

then clear leaving the power on indicator illuminated .

6 Turn the speed switch  to the desired setting and then press the start/stop

button to start the mixer. The timer will count up in 1 second intervals.

The speed can be changed at any time whilst the mixer is operating.

7 Stop the mixer by pressing the start/stop button . The operating time will

be displayed and if the machine is re started the timer will continue counting

providing no longer than 3 minutes has elapsed. If the mixer is not used

within this time the display will re set to 00:00.

Important - If at any time, the mixer head is raised during an operation,

the mixer will automatically stop and it will not re start when the mixer head is

lowered. It will only restart when the head is lowered and the start/stop

To select pulse turn the speed switch anti clockwise to the position. The

mixer will run at maximum speed for as long as the switch is held in this

position. When the switch is released it will return to the ‘min’ position and

the mixer will stop.

Note: If the mixer is running in the timer mode the pulse function will not

Press and release the fold button and the mixer will automatically operate

on minimum speed for 2-3 seconds. The button can be held down for a

longer operation or pressed repeatedly as needed to combine ingredients.

Note: If the mixer is running in the timer mode the fold function will not

creaming fat and sugar start on min, gradually increasing to ‘max’.

beating eggs into creamed mixtures 4 - ‘max’.

folding in flour, fruit etc Min - 1

all in one cakes start on min speed, gradually increase to max.

rubbing fat into flour min - 2.

Gradually increase to ‘max’.

Start on ‘min’, gradually increasing to 1.

for cleaning see page 10to use the countdown timer

1 Connect the mixer to the power supply. The display will show 88:88 and

then clear leaving the power on indicator visible .

2Press either the + or – button for one second and the power on indicator

will disappear and 00:00 will appear in the display.

3Press the + and – buttons until the desired time is displayed. The timer will

count up in 5 second intervals. If the buttons are pressed continuously the

numbers will change more quickly the longer they are held down. A

maximum time of 60 minutes can be set. If a time is not selected within 30

seconds the display will revert to showing the power on indicator.

4Press the start/stop button to start the mixer and the timer will count

down in one second intervals.

The mixer operation can be paused at any time by pressing the start/stop

button once, this will also pause the timer. To resume the mixing operation

press the start/stop button again, the mixer will start and the timer will

continue to count down. If the mixer is left in the pause mode for ten

minutes the timer will automatically re-set and an audible tone will be

emitted for 2 seconds.

5 The mixing process will automatically stop when the total time has elapsed

and an audible beep will be emitted for 5 seconds. The display will flash

00:00 for 5 seconds and then clear showing the power on indicator .

1 Zero the timer by pressing the – and + buttons at the same time.

However, if the mixer is not used for 30 minutes the display will

automatically reset to 00:00.

Flour weight: 680g - 1lb 8oz Flour weight: 910g - 2lb

Total weight: 2.18kg - 4lb 13oz Total weight: 2.4kg - 5lb 5oz

Total weight: 2.5kg - 5lb 8oz Total weight: 5kg - 11lb

Total weight: 2.72kg - 6lb Total weight: 4.55kg - 10lb

Stop mixing and scrape down the bowl with the spatula frequently.

Eggs at room temperature are best for whisking.

Before whisking egg whites, make sure there’s no grease or egg yolk

on the whisk or bowl.

Use cold ingredients for pastry unless your recipe says otherwise.

points for bread making

Never exceed the maximum capacities stated - you’ll overload the

If you hear the machine labouring, switch off, remove half the dough

and do each half separately.

The ingredients mix best if you put the liquid in first.

for cleaning see page 10problem

The whisk or K-beater knocks against the bottom of the bowl or isn’t

reaching the ingredients in the bottom of the bowl.

3 Hold it, then loosen the nut 

4 Lower the mixer head.

5 Adjust the height by turning the shaft. Ideally the whisk/K-beater should

be almost touching the bottom of the bowl 

6 Raise the head, hold the whisk/K-beater and tighten the nut.

The mixer stops during operation.

Your mixer is fitted with an overload protection device and will stop if

overloaded to protect the machine. If this happens, unplug the mixer.

Remove some of the ingredients to reduce the load, and allow the

mixer to stand for a few minutes. Plug in and press the start/stop

button. If the mixer does not restart immediately allow to stand for

If for any reason power to the mixer is interrupted and the machine

stops working, switch off by pressing the start/stop button, wait a few

seconds and then switch on again. The mixer should resume operating

to fit and use your splashguard

1 Raise the mixer head until it locks.

2 Fit the bowl onto the base.

3 Push the splashguard onto the underside of the mixer head  until

fully located. The hinged section should be positioned as shown.

4 Insert required tool.

5 Lower the mixer head.

During mixing, ingredients can be added directly to the bowl via the

hinged section of the splashguard .

You do not need to remove the splashguard to change tools.

attachment attachment code

flat pasta maker 햲 AT970A

additional pasta attachments AT971A tagliatelle

(not shown) used in conjunction AT972A tagliolini

with AT970A AT973A trenette

pasta maker 햳 AT910 comes with maccheroni rigati die

(12 optional dies plus biscuit maker can be fitted)

roto food cutter 햴 AT948A comes with 4 drums

multi food grinder 햵 AT950A comes with

a large sausage nozzle

b small sausage nozzle

citrus juicer 햷 AT312

food processing attachment 햸 AT640 includes 3 cutting plates as standard and a knife blade

pro slicer/grater 햹 AT998A includes 3 cutting plates as standard

optional plates for AT998A a extra coarse shredder part number 639021

multi-mill 햻 AT320 comes with 4 glass jars and 4 lids for storage

stainless steel bowls 헁 brushed: CHEF 343270, MAJOR 343268

flexible beater 헃 CHEF AW44001, MAJOR AW44002

cover 헄 CHEF, 533722, MAJOR 606397

the attachments available

To buy an attachment not included in your pack, call your KENWOOD repairer.

9cleaning and service

Always switch off and unplug before cleaning.

A little grease may appear at outlet  when you first use

it. This is normal - just wipe it off.

power unit, outlet covers

Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.

Never use abrasives or immerse in water.

Wash by hand, then dry thoroughly or wash in the dishwasher.

Never use a wire brush, steel wool or bleach to clean your

stainless steel bowl. Use vinegar to remove limescale.

Keep away from heat (cooker tops, ovens, microwaves).

Stainless steel tools can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher.

Non stainless steel tools (coated) should only be washed by

hand, then dried thoroughly.

Wash by hand, then dry thoroughly.

service and customer care

If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced

by KENWOOD or an authorised KENWOOD repairer.

If you need help with:

servicing or repairs

Contact the shop where you bought your machine.

See important points for bread making on page 6.

stiff British-type dough

method 1 dried yeast (the type that needs reconstituting): pour the warm water

into the bowl. Then add the yeast and the sugar and leave to stand for

about 10 minutes until frothy.

fresh yeast: crumble into the flour.

other types of yeast: follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

2 Pour the liquid into the bowl. Then add the flour (with fresh yeast if used),

3 Knead at minimum speed for 45 - 60 seconds. Then increase to speed 1,

adding more flour if necessary, until a dough has formed.

4 Knead for 3 - 4 more minutes at speed 1 until the dough is smooth,

elastic and leaves the sides of the bowl clean.

5 Put the dough into a greased polythene bag or a bowl covered with a tea

towel. Then leave somewhere warm until doubled in size.

6 Re-knead for 2 minutes at speed 1.

7 Half fill four 450g (1lb) greased tins with the dough, or shape it into rolls.

Then cover with a tea towel and leave somewhere warm until doubled in

8 Bake at 230˚C/450˚F/Gas Mark 8 for 30 - 35 minutes

for loaves or 10 - 15

When ready, the bread should sound hollow when tapped on the base.

450g (1lb) flour, sieved with the salt

225g (8oz) fat (mix lard and margarine straight from the fridge)

About 80ml (4tbsp) water

method 1 Put the flour into the bowl. Chop the fat up roughly and add to the flour.

2 Mix at speed 1 until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stop before it looks

3 Add the water and mix at minimum speed. Stop as soon as the water is

4 Cook at around 200˚C/400˚F/Gas Mark 6, depending on the filling.

fresh fruit eg raspberries, strawberries, grapes, kiwi fruit

method 1 Whisk the egg whites on a high speed until they form ‘soft peaks’.

2 With the whisk operating on speed 5, gradually add the sugar one

tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition.

3 Line a baking tray with silicone paper, then spoon the meringue onto the

paper forming a nest approximately 20cm/8” in diameter.

4 Place the baking tray into an oven preheated to 150˚C/300˚F/Gas Mark

2, then immediately reduce the temperature to 140˚C/275˚F/Gas Mark 1

and bake for 1 hour. Turn the heat off but leave the pavlova in the oven to

5 When ready to serve, peel off the silicone paper and place on a serving

dish. Whip the cream until soft peaks form then spread over the top of

the pavlova and decorate with the fruit.

scrumptious chocolate cake

225g (8oz) butter, softened

5ml (1tsp) instant coffee dissolved in 15ml (1tbsp) hot water

50g (2oz) ground almonds

100g (4oz) self raising flour

5ml (1tsp) baking powder

50g (2oz) unsweetened cocoa powder

method 1 Cream the butter and sugar on a low speed gradually increasing to a

higher speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl

2 Beat the eggs in a jug and whilst the mixer is operating on a high

speed, gradually add the egg a little at a time until incorporated. Switch

off and scrape down.

3 Incorporate the dissolved coffee, milk and almond essence on a low

speed. Add the ground almonds, sieved flour, baking powder and

cocoa. Mix on a low speed to incorporate.

4 Divide the mixture between two 20cm/8” cakes tins that have been

lined with greased greaseproof paper. Level the tops then bake at

180˚C/350˚F/Gas Mark 4 for approximately 30 minutes until springy to

5 Turn out and cool on a wire rack.

275g (10oz) plain chocolate, broken into pieces

225ml (8 fl.oz.) double cream

method 1 Melt the chocolate by placing in a bowl over a pan of barely

2 Whisk the cream starting on a low speed gradually increasing to a

higher speed until it forms soft peaks.

3 When the chocolate has melted remove the bowl from the heat and,

using a large spoon fold into the cream.

4 Spread the chocolate filling between the cooled cakes.

honey and nut spread using the liquidiser

875g clear honey at room temperature

method 1 Place the ingredients into the liquidiser in the above order.

2 Blend together using the pulse control for 5 seconds

service of reparaties

helt på plats. The hinged section should be positioned as shown.