HM680 - Mixer KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Kenwood
Model	HM680
Category	Mixer (stand mixer)
Type	Electric mixer with tiltable head
Power supply voltage	220-240 V AC
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Rated power	Approximately 250 W (estimated)
Speeds	5 speeds + pulse
Bowl capacity	Approximately 800 ml
Bowl material	Stainless steel
Included accessories	2 whisks, 2 dough hooks, splash guard, spatula, bowl, stand/base
Functions	Whipping, mixing, kneading, creaming
Maximum usage time (whisks)	6 minutes
Maximum usage time (dough hooks)	3 minutes
Rest time between uses	15 minutes
Cleaning	Wipe body with damp cloth; accessories dishwasher safe or hand washable
Safety	Motor stops in case of overload (estimated)
Cord storage	Integrated cord wrap in stand
Weight	Approximately 2 kg (estimated)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	Approximately 30 x 20 x 25 cm (estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions - HM680 KENWOOD

What is the power of the Kenwood HM680 mixer?

The power is not explicitly stated in the manual, but it is estimated at approximately 250 W, sufficient for domestic mixing.

Can I mix hot ingredients with the HM680?

No, mixing hot ingredients is strongly discouraged. Please let them cool to room temperature before use.

How to clean the stainless steel bowl?

Wash it by hand with a soft sponge and dish soap, or in the dishwasher. Never use a metal brush or chlorine. For limescale, use vinegar.

Can I use the mixer without the stand?

Yes, you can remove the mixer from the stand by pressing the release button (button ⑨) and use it handheld for small quantities or for re-kneading.

How long can I use the appliance continuously?

With whisks: 6 minutes maximum, then 15 minutes rest. With dough hooks: 3 minutes maximum, then 15 minutes rest.

Are the accessories dishwasher safe?

Yes, the whisks, dough hooks, splash guard, and bowl can be washed in the dishwasher. The mixer body and stand should be wiped with a damp cloth.

How to install the whisks or dough hooks?

Insert them into the mixer's openings by turning until you hear a click. If using the stand, align the plastic gear with the stand's axis.

What to do if the appliance strains or slows down during use?

Increase speed gradually. If the problem persists, reduce the quantity or use the handheld mixer without the stand.

How to use the Pulse function?

Move the speed control forward to the 'P' position and hold it. The motor runs at maximum speed as long as you hold it.

Where to find after-sales service for the HM680?

Check www.kenwoodworld.com to find the nearest authorized repair center. The appliance is guaranteed in accordance with applicable legislation.

USER MANUAL HM680 KENWOOD

HM670 series HM680 series

instructions

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safety

• Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
• Remove all packaging and any labels.
• If the plug or cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced by Kenwood or an authorised Kenwood repairer in order to avoid a hazard.

• DO NOT process hot ingredients.

- Do not operate your appliance for longer than the times specified below without a rest period. Processing continuously for longer periods can damage your appliance.

Function/ Attachment	Maximum Operation Time	Rest Period Between Operations
Beaters 6 mins		Unplug the appliance and allow to cool down for 15 minutes
Kneaders Heavy cake mixes Bread doughs	3 mins

- Ensure the cord is fully unwound from the cord wrap before using the handmixer.

- Never put the handmixer body in water or let the cord or plug get wet.

- Keep fingers, hair, clothing and utensils away from moving parts.

- Never let the cord touch hot surfaces or hang down where a child could grab it.

- Never use a damaged handmixer. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service and customer care’.

- Never use an unauthorised attachment.

- Always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the power supply, if it is left unattended, before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

- Appliances can be used by 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 if they understand the hazards involved.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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

- 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.

Cleaning

- Always switch off, unplug and remove the beaters or kneaders before cleaning.

- Never put the handmixer body in water or let the cord or plug get wet.

- Never use abrasives to clean parts.

Handmixer body/Cradle/stand

- Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.

- Never immerse in water or use abrasives.

All other parts

- Wash by hand, then dry.

- Alternatively they can be washed in your dishwasher.

Bowl (HM680 series)

- 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).

before plugging in

● Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the rear of your handmixer.
- No action is required to switch between 50Hz and 60Hz
- This appliance conforms to EC Regulation 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

before using your handmixer for the first time

- Wash the parts (see 'cleaning').

key

① speed switch
② tool release button
③ mixer
④ beaters
⑤ kneaders
⑥ spatula
⑦ splash guard
⑧ mixing bowl
⑨ mixer release switch
⑩ cord wrap
⑪ cradle release switch
⑫ cradle
⑬ stand

to use your handmixer

• Unwrap the cord from the cord wrap ⑩ before use.
  1 Insert the mixer into the cradle and push down to locate ①.
• To remove, press the mixer release switch ⑨ whilst lifting the mixer out of the cradle.
  2 Push down the cradle release switch ⑪ and swing the mixer upwards on the stand ②.
  3 Place the ingredients into the mixing bowl and then place the bowl on to the stand.

4 Insert the beaters or kneaders into the mixer – turn until a positive click is felt ③.
- If using the mixer with stand, insert the beater/kneader with the plastic gear ensuring it aligns with the drive gear on the cradle.
- If using the mixer without the stand, the beater/kneader with the plastic gear must be inserted into the socket with the metal ring.
- The beaters/kneaders can only be removed when the speed switch ① is in the off "O" position.
5 Attach the splash guard, if desired ④. With the cradle raised, slide the splashguard into the front until fully located.
6 Steady the stand with one hand and lower the cradle/mixer with the other. Do not use the cradle release switch.
7 Plug in.
8 Pull the speed switch backwards to reach the desired speed (the first dot on the mixer is the slowest speed setting). Line up the dot on the side of the speed switch with the corresponding speed.
- As the mixture thickens, increase the speed.
- If the machine starts to slow or labour, increase the speed.
- Move the switch forwards to the pulse "P" position to operate the motor at maximum speed. The motor will operate for as long as the pulse is held in position.
9 When the mixture has reached the desired consistency, return the speed switch to the off "O" position and raise the mixer/cradle.

- It may be necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl and along the bottom at regular intervals to assist the mixing operation.

10 To remove the tools, make sure the speed switch is in the off "O" position and unplug the mixer. Hold on to the tool shafts and press the tool release button ②.

hints

- When creaming for cake mixtures, use butter or margarine at room temperature or soften before use.

• For best results with small quantities, use the handmixer without the stand.
• Large quantities and thick mixtures may require a longer mixing time.
• If you wish to mix larger quantities or heavier mixes, remove the mixer from the stand and use a bowl of an appropriate size.
• To re-knead bread doughs remove the mixer from the stand and use hand held.

Recommended speeds for beaters and kneaders

Please note that these are recommendations for using the stand and supplied mixing bowl. If using the mixer by hand, the speed you select may depend uponthe bowl size (if not using the bowl supplied), quantities, the ingredients you are mixing and personal preference.Gradually increase to the recommended speeds below.
Food type Recommendationmaximum speeds quantities	ded Recommendationtimes	ded	Approximate
Beaters
Egg whites 10 4 - 5 2 - 4 minutes
Cream 500ml/17	12 fl.oz.	-5 4 minutes
All-in-one cake mixes 600g/1 lb 5 oz.total mix		1 - 5	112 - 2 minutes
Batter	800ml/1 pt 8 fl.oz.	4 - 5 1 minute
Rubbing fat into flourAdding water to combine pastry ingredients	250g/9 oz. flour	1 - 2 4 minutes	1 minute
Fruit cakeCreaming fat and sugarFolding in flour, fruit, etc.	900g/2 lb total mix	51 - 2 1 minute	4 minutes
Royal icing	4 egg mix	1 - 5 5 - 6 minutes
Kneaders
Bread	450g/1 lb flour	1 - 5 2 - 3 minutes

storage

- Wrap the cord around the end of the cradle ⑩.

service and customer care

• If you experience any problems with the operation of your appliance, before requesting assistance visit www.kenwoodworld.com.
• Please note that your product is covered by a warranty, which complies with all legal provisions concerning any existing warranty and consumer rights in the country where the product was purchased.

- If your Kenwood product malfunctions or you find any defects, please send it or bring it to an authorised KENWOOD Service Centre. To find up to date details of your nearest authorised KENWOOD Service centre visit www.kenwoodworld.com or the website specific to your Country.

• Designed and engineered by Kenwood in the UK.
• Made in China.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)

At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.

It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.

Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative

consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

Beater Recipes

coconut puff

makes about 30

2 egg whites, medium

150g/5 oz. caster sugar

120g/4 oz. desiccated coconut

2 tbsp lemon zest

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp cornflour

1 Preheat the oven to 150^ C/300°F/Gas mark 2.
2 Place the egg whites into the mixing bowl whisk on speed 5, gradually adding the sugar until the mixture thickens (about 3 minutes).
3 Reduce to speed 2, add the remaining ingredients and mix until combined.
4 Place a teaspoon of the mixture onto a lined baking tray.
5 Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, until the outside starts to turn golden in colour.

chocolate 'cream' mousse.

serves 4

250ml/9 fl.oz. whipping cream

2 tbsp cocoa powder

3 tbsp caster sugar

1 Place all the ingredients into the mixing bowl. Mix on speed 4 until the mousse thickens and the beaters leave a ribbon trail when lifted out.

2 Transfer the mixture into serving glasses and chill in the fridge for at least 12 hours to set.

banana bread

makes 1 loaf

2 bananas, very ripe

315g/11 oz. plain flour

220g/8 oz. brown sugar

125ml/4½ fl.oz. semi-skimmed milk

60g/2 oz. unsalted butter, melted

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

12 tsp bicarbonate of soda

12 tsp salt

12 tsp ground cinnamon

14 tsp ground nutmeg

1 Preheat the oven to 160^ C/320°F/Gas mark 3.

2 Cut the banana up into small pieces and place in the mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. Fit the splash guard, and then mix on speed 1. As the mixture starts to come together increase the speed. Mix until the ingredients are fully combined.

3 Transfer the mixture into a non-stick loaf tin (23cm x 6cm/9" x 2 ½") and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. When ready, a skewer placed in the centre of the loaf will come out clean.

4 Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

5 Then turn out onto a cooling rack and allow to cool before serving.

rye and honey tea bread

300g plain flour

180g rye flour

180g sugar

15g/1 tbsp baking powder

300g clear runny honey

60ml milk

1 egg

1 Fit the beaters and place all the ingredients in the bowl.

2 Select and hold the Pulse (P) and mix for 30 seconds.

3 Place the bowl with the mix in a warm place and leave for 20 minutes.

4 Then select and hold the Pulse (P) and mix the ingredients for a further 70 seconds.

5 Transfer the mix into a non stick square baking tin (19cm X 4cm deep) and then bake at 165°C/325°F/ Gas Mark 3 for 40 - 45 minutes.

6 Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

7 Then turn out onto a cooling rack and allow to cool before serving.

8 Note: this is a heavy mix and it is recommended to allow the handmixer to cool for 15 minutes between operations.

Kneader Recipe

white bread dough

10ml/2 tsp dried yeast (the type that requires reconstituting)

5ml/1 tsp sugar

250ml/9 fl.oz. warm water

450g/1 lb bread flour

5ml/1 tsp salt

15g/% oz. lard

1 Place the dried yeast, with the sugar and water, in a mixing bowl and leave to froth. The correct water temperature should be 43^ C and can be achieved by mixing one third boiling water with two thirds cold water.

2 Add the remaining ingredients. Combine the ingredients together on a low speed until the flour is incorporated. Then increase the speed and knead for approximately 2-3 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover with oiled cling film and leave the dough to rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes.

3 With the mixer removed from the stand and hand held re-knead the dough on maximum speed for 30 – 45 seconds, keeping the kneaders in the mix.

4 Shape the dough into a loaf, or rolls, and place on greased baking trays. Cover with oiled cling film and leave somewhere warm until it has doubled in size.

5 Bake in a preheated oven at 230^ C/ 450^ F/Gas mark 8 for 20-25 minutes (for a loaf) or 10-15 minutes (for rolls). When ready, the dough should sound hollow when tapped on the base.

Nederlands

2 eggehviter, medium

150 g caster sukker

120 g kokosflak

2 ss sitronskall

2 ts vaniljesukker

2 ts potetmel

1 Forvarm ovnen til 150 °C / Gassmerke 2
2 Legg eggehvitene inn i blandingen skål. Monter vispene, visp på hastighet 5 og tilsett gradvis sukkeret inntil blandingen tykner (omtrent 3 minutter).

3 Reduser til hastighet 2, tilsett resten av ingrediensene og bland til kombineres.
4 Legg en teskje av blandingen på en kledd stekebrett.
5 Stekes i ovnen i 20 minutter, til utsiden begynner å ser gylden ut i farge.

sjokolade "krem" mousse.

4 porsjoner

250 ml kremfløte

2 ss kakao

3 ss sukker