RC 2 - Food Processor TEAM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Multifunction food processor
Brand	Team
Model	RC 2
Main functions	Grate, slice, chop, mince, blend, knead, juice citrus, centrifugal juicer, whisk
Included accessories	Maxi bowl, lid with feed tube, pusher, reversible grating/slicing disc, slicing disc, chopping knife, blender, double whisk, citrus juicer (cone, filter, shaft), centrifugal juicer (locking ring, filter strip, extractor), spatula
Bowl capacity	About 1 kg for most preparations
Speeds	2 speeds (low I, high II) + Pulse and Auto Clean buttons
Power supply	Mains (check voltage on rating plate)
Power	Not specified in the manual, typical for this category of food processor
Dimensions	Not specified
Weight	Not specified
Bowl material	Plastic (dishwasher safe)
Motor unit	Do not immerse, clean with a damp cloth
Safety	Safety devices prevent starting if the bowl or lid is not properly positioned
Maintenance and cleaning	Bowl and accessories are dishwasher safe (except motor unit). Auto Clean function for quick rinsing
Usage intervals	Maximum continuous operating time indicated on the rating plate (xx min). 10-minute pause between each cycle
Spare parts and repairability	Have it repaired by a qualified professional. Power cord can only be replaced by a professional

Frequently Asked Questions - RC 2 TEAM

How to grate, slice or chop with the food processor?

Make sure the appliance is unplugged and the selector is set to 0. Place the maxi bowl, then the appropriate disc (reversible or slicing) on the shaft. Attach the lid, plug in and select speed I (low). Introduce food cut into pieces into the feed tube using the pusher. Never use your fingers.

How to mince meat or vegetables?

Place the chopping knife (F) on the shaft of the maxi bowl. Add ingredients cut into pieces, close the lid and select speed II (high). You can chop up to 1 kg of raw or cooked meat, or vegetables. Be careful not to chop very hard foods (ice, coffee beans).

How to use the citrus juicer?

Place the citrus juicer shaft on the maxi bowl shaft, then the filter. Put the cone in place. Cut the fruit in half, place one half on the cone (flesh side against the cone). Plug in, select speed I or use the Pulse button. Press each half for a maximum of 30 seconds. Do not exceed the max level of the bowl.

How to make mayonnaise with the double whisk?

Put the egg yolk, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in the maxi bowl fitted with the double whisk. Close the lid. Select speed II. Mix for a few seconds, then slowly pour the oil through the feed tube without stopping the appliance.

How to use the centrifugal juicer?

Place the filter strip in the extractor, then the locking ring. Assemble everything on the maxi bowl shaft. Add the lid. Cut the fruit/vegetables into small dice, introduce them into the tube and use the pusher. Select speed II. Extract in small quantities (4-5 pieces at a time). Clean the extractor if clogged.

How to clean the food processor easily?

Use the Auto Clean function: close the safety lid, place the maxi bowl with the blender accessory. Pour a little hot soapy water, close the lid and press the Auto Clean button for a few seconds. Then unplug, disassemble and rinse the parts. The motor unit is cleaned with a damp cloth.

What are the important safety precautions?

Never leave the appliance unattended. Do not immerse the motor unit in water. Unplug before cleaning or changing accessories. Keep hands away from the bowl during operation. Always use the pusher. Check that the bowl and lid are properly engaged before starting.

Can I wash the bowl and accessories in the dishwasher?

Yes, the maxi bowl and accessories (except the motor unit) can be washed in the dishwasher. Wash the blades with care as they are very sharp. The motor unit should only be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth.

What is the continuous operating time and required breaks?

The maximum continuous operating time is indicated on the rating plate (e.g. xx minutes). After each cycle, respect a break of at least 10 minutes to avoid damaging the motor. These intervals are important for the warranty.

What to do if the appliance does not start?

Check that the safety lid is properly closed and that the bowl is correctly positioned on its shaft. Make sure the speed selector is in a position other than 0. If the problem persists, unplug and contact a qualified professional.

USER MANUAL RC 2 TEAM

1. Pusher
2. Bowl lid with funnel
3. Bowl

C. Disks

1. Spindle
2. Reversible grating/slicing disk
3. Grating blade
4. Slicing blade
5. Chipping disk

D. Citrus Press Set

1. Cone
2. Strainer
3. Citrus Press Shaft

E. Juice extractor

1. Collar
2. Filter strip
   24.Extractor

F. Metal Chopping Blade

G. Whisk Stick
H. Twin Beater
I. Spatula

F

A. Bloc moteur

Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the appliance.
Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use. Keep out of reach of children or incompetent persons.
From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage. In that case, repairs should be made by a competent qualified electrician!).
Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in these instructions.
Never immerse the motor unit in water or any other liquid for any reason whatsoever. Never place it into the dishwasher.
Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power supply.
Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry environment.
Never use accessories that are not recommended by the producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk to damage the appliance.
Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the cord cannot get caught in any way. Do not wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it.
Unplug the appliance when not in use.
Only use consumable food.
This kind of appliance cannot function continuously, it is not a professional type of appliance. It is necessary to make temporary stops. Check the section "Important information" in the instruction manual.
It is absolutely necessary to keep this appliance clean at all times as it comes into direct contact with food.
Make sure the appliance is unplugged and switched off before inserting, removing or cleaning the processor bowl and other accessories.
The bowl and lid should be mounted correctly on the motor block before you plug it into the mains. The appliance is equipped with several safety devices, which prevents the food processor from working if anything is badly mounted (see the "Use" section).
Make sure your hands and/or any kind of utensil stay clear of blades bowl when the appliance is in use in order to avoid serious injuries.
You can use the spatula (to clean the accessories) when the appliance is unplugged. Pay attention not to hurt you when handling the blade, as they are very sharp.
Before mixing close the lid of the bowl. Be particularly careful when mixing warm liquid, as projections could cause serious burns. Do not use boiling liquids for mixing or washing.
The appliance is designed for the preparation of small quantities of food, which have to be consumed rather quickly. It is not designed for the preparation of large quantities at once.
Never touch the blades or other accessories when the appliance is in use. Furthermore, never try to stop the movement of the accessories in any way whatsoever.
Always use the pusher to push food down the funnel of the bowl lid. Never use your fingers, or any utensil.
Never block the safety device of the appliance.
The processor bowl can simply be washed into the dishwasher or under running water.
Be careful not to hurt you when handling, removing, cleaning or emptying the bowl.

Competent qualified electrician: after sales department of the producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved and competent to perform this kind of repairs in order to avoid all danger. In any case you should return the appliance to this electrician.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This appliance is not for professional use. You should follow the requested breaks. Failure to follow this instruction carefully may result in damage to the motor. Please refer to the rating label for the maximum continuous usage time (KB xx min or xx is the maximum usage time). The breaks should last at least 10 minutes. Any wrong use will invalidate the guarantee.

USE

To use the processor (B) the safety lid (1) must be locked into place. Also make sure the appliance is unplugged, that the on/off & speed control switch is in "0" position.
- Place the processor bowl (13) onto the bowl shaft (7).
Make sure the three tips around the bowl shaft are inserted into the three slots on the bottom of the processor bowl.
The bowl lid with funnel (12) must be locked into the bowl lid locking slot (6).
- Plug in the appliance
- Turn the ON/OFF & speed control switch (8) either to "I" (slow speed) or to "II" (fast speed), depending on the preparation you make.
- You can also use the pulse button (10) but only if you turn the ON/OFF speed control switch to "0". Press this button to use the appliance punctually. A light press will make the motor work slowly, while a heavy press will make it work faster.
- You can also use the auto clean button (9) but only if you turn the ON/OFF speed control switch to "0". With this function, the motor will only work slowly. This button is used to clean the blender bowl (see the "Cleaning" section).
Depending on the type of usage, different accessories should be used, according to the below instructions.

FUNCTIONS

a) Grating / Slicing / Chipping

Make sure the appliance is unplugged, that the on/off & speed control switch is in "0" position and that the safety lid (1) is closed.
- Place the processor bowl onto the bowl shaft. Make sure the three tips around the bowl shaft are inserted into the three slots on the bottom of the processor bowl.
- For grating, insert the spindle (14) into the centre of the reversible grating/slicing disk (15), with the grating blade (16) side facing the lid with funnel (12). For that the three tips around the spindle have to penetrate the three slots around the centre of the disk. Then rotate the disk anti-clockwise by gripping the spindle as shown in the figure a and go as far as it can in order to lock it into the disk.
For slicing, the slicing blade (17) side must be facing the lid with funnel (12).
For chipping, use the chipping disk (18) with the blade side facing the lid with funnel (12).
Once mounted, place the disk on the bowl shaft and add the lid with funnel as described in the section "Use".
Cut the potatoes, carrots, cucumbers etc... into pieces and place the ingredients into the funnel of the bowl lid.
Use the pusher (11) to push food down the funnel. Never use your fingers or any other utensil.
Plug in the appliance and turn the ON/OFF & speed control switch to "l" (slow speed) to start.

Depending on the type of food, you can prepare up to 1 kg within one and a half minute. The operation can be carried out 5 times, with rest periods between each use.
Always turn the ON/OFF & speed control switch to "0" and unplug the appliance before emptying the bowl as blades are very sharp.

b) Chopping / Blending / Kneading

Make sure the appliance is unplugged, that the on/off & speed control switch is in "0" position and that the safety lid (1) is closed.
- With the processor bowl already into position, place the metal chopping blade (F) on the bowl shaft as shown in figure b. Then, put the ingredients in the bowl. To obtain a better result, cut ingredients such as meat or vegetables first.
- Place the bowl lid on the top of the processor bowl as described in the section «Use». Make sure the shaft of the blade goes into the hole which is in the centre of the lid.
Depending on the type of food, you can chop up to 1 kg of foodstuff, including vegetables, raw or cooked meat, and raw or cooked fish.
- For chopping, plug in the appliance and turn the ON/OFF & speed control switch to "ll" (fast speed). CAUTION: Do not try to chop products that are very hard (ice, sugar, coffee beans...).

c) Citrus Press Set

Make sure the appliance is unplugged, that the on/off & speed control switch is in "0" position and that the safety lid (1) is closed.
With the processor bowl already into position, place the citrus press shaft (21) on the bowl shaft as shown in figure c.
- Place the strainer (20) on the processor bowl, then turn the handle until the lid locks into the bowl lid locking slot (6). After this operation, one should not be able to lift the strainer.
- Place the cone (19) into the hole which is in the strainer as shown in figure c.
Cut the fruit in half, and put it on to the cone (the inner part against the cone).
- Plug in the appliance and turn ON/OFF & speed control switch to "i" (slow speed) to start the appliance. For greater control, you can use the pulse button but only if you turn the ON/OFF speed control switch to "0". A light press will make the motor work slowly.
- You can squeeze the two halves of the fruit for 30 seconds maximum each time. This operation can be carried out 10 times, with rest periods between each use.
- Be careful not to exceed the maximum level marked on the bowl and unplug after use.

d) Whisk Stick

Never use the whisk stick (G) to knead heavy dough or prepare mixtures such as pizza dough or short crust pastry.

• Make sure the appliance is unplugged, that the on/off & speed control switch is in "0" position and that the safety lid (1) is closed.
• With the processor bowl already into position, place the whisk stick on the bowl shaft as shown in figure d.
• Place the ingredients in the bowl.
• Place the lid with funnel on the top of the processor bowl as described in the section "Use". Make sure the shaft of the stick goes into the hole which is in the centre of the lid.
  This accessory has to be used only to whisk the whites of eggs and prepare sauces like mayonnaise or custard. You can whisk up to 0.5 L of cream each time.
• Plug in the appliance and turn the ON/OFF & speed control switch to "I" (slow speed) to start the appliance.
  It is possible to add ingredients during process thanks to the funnel of the lid.

The operation can be carried out 5 times, with rest periods between each use.

e) Juice extractor

Make sure the appliance is unplugged, that the on/off & speed control switch is in "0" position and that the safety lid (1) is closed.
- Place the filter strip (23) into the extractor (24). Make sure it is placed correctly.
- Insert the collar (22) into the extractor to block the filter band.
- With the processor bowl already into position, place the extractor assembly onto the bowl shaft as shown in figure e.
- Place the lid with funnel on the top of the bowl as described in the section "Use".
Cut the ingredients (apples, pears, carrots, cucumbers etc... into pieces and place them into the funnel of the bowl lid.
If necessary, use the pusher to push food down the funnel. Never use your fingers or any utensil.
- Plug in the appliance turn the ON/OFF & speed control switch to "II" (fast speed) to start the appliance.
You can extract juice from apples, pears, carrots, celery, grapes, strawberries etc...
- Some fruits may have stones. Remove the stones before extracting.
- Wash, and peel ingredients if necessary.
In order to get the best result, cut ingredients into small pieces so that approximately half of the funnel contains 4 to 5 pieces of food. After extracting this first quantity of food, turn off the appliance. Then put 4 to 5 new pieces into the funnel and turn on again.
- When the extractor is stuffed with residues, stop and unplug the appliance to remove and clean the filter band (see section "Cleaning").
- The operation can be carried out 10 times, with rest periods between each use. CAUTION: Do not use the appliance if the extractor (24) or filter strip (23) is damaged.

f) Twin Beater

Never use the twin beater (H) to knead heavy dough or prepare mixtures such as pizza dough or short crust pastry.

• Make sure the appliance is unplugged, that the on/off & speed control switch is in "0" position and that the safety lid (1) is closed.
• With the processor bowl already into position, place the twin beater on the bowl shaft as shown in figure f.
• Place the ingredients in the bowl.
• Place the lid with funnel on the top of the processor bowl as described in the section "Use". Make sure the shaft of the beater goes into the hole which is in the centre of the lid.
  You can use the twin beater (H) to whip eggs, creams and prepare sauces.
• For best result, whip at least two eggs at a time.
• Plug in the appliance and turn the ON/OFF & speed control switch to "II" (fast speed) to start the appliance.
  The operation can be carried out 5 times, with rest periods between each use.

CLEANING

Cleaning the processor bowl and accessories

To rinse the bowl before cleaning:

• Close the safety lid and put the processor bowl on the motor block with its whisk stick as shown in figure d.
• Pour a little warm soapy water into the bowl.
• Then press the auto clean button (9) for a few seconds.

Then:

• Unplug the appliance.
• Turn the bowl lid clockwise to unlock it from the bowl lid locking slot.
• Remove the accessories and the processor bowl. Be careful not to hurt when handling the blades.
  Rinse the processor bowl and the accessories under running water and let dry.
  Use a sponge if necessary, paying attention not to hurt with the blades.
• Wipe the motor unit clean only with a damp cloth.
  The processor bowl can also be washed into the dishwasher.

IMPORTANT:

! Never put the motor unit under running water or into the dishwasher, but clean it with a damp sponge.
I Handle the blades carefully when cleaning. They are extremely sharp.

RECIPES

DOUGHNUT PASTRY

For 250 g of pastry:

125 g flour, 1 egg, 100 ml of milk, 1 table spoon of oil, a pinch of salt

Pour all ingredients into the processor bowl fitted with the metal chopping blade.
- Lock the lid on.
- Set the variable power control to position 2. Run the appliance until you obtain an even, well-mixed pastry.
- For a lighter pastry, replace the milk with beer.

STIFF BEATEN EGG WHITES

2, 4 or 6 egg whites according to the quantity (not too cold), a pinch of salt

Put the egg whites and a pinch of salt into the processor bowl fitted with the twin beater.
- Lock the lid on.
- Set the variable power control to position 1 for 30 to 40 seconds, then to position 2 for 3 to 5 minutes according to the number of egg whites.

MAYONNAISE

1 egg yolk, 1 table spoon mustard, 112 table spoon vinegar, oil, salt, pepper
- All ingredients must be at the same temperature (but not too cold).
Pour all ingredients, except oil, into the processor bowl fitted with the twin beater.
- Lock the lid on.
- Set the variable power control to position 2.
Liquidise for a few seconds. Then, without stopping the mixer, pour the oil in slowly through the funnel opening of the lid.

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