Multipro Excel FPM971 - Food Processor KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Multipro Excel FPM971 KENWOOD

before using your Kenwood appliance

Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.

Remove all packaging and any labels. safety

The blades and discs are very sharp, handle with care. Always hold by the finger grip at the top, away from the cutting edge, both when handling and cleaning.

Do not lift or carry the processor by the handle - or the handle may break resulting in injury.

Always remove the knife blade before pouring contents from the bowl.

Keep hands and utensils out of the processor bowl and liquidiser goblet whilst connected to the power supply.

Switch off and unplug:-

before fitting or removing parts;

Never use your fingers to push food down the feed tube. Always use the pusher/s supplied.

Before removing the lid from the bowl or liquidiser/mill from the power unit:-

wait until the attachment/blades have completely stopped;

be careful not to unscrew the liquidiser goblet or mill jar from the blade assembly.

Liquids should be allowed to cool to room temperature before blending.

Do not use the lid to operate the processor, always use the on/off speed control.

This appliance will be damaged and may cause injury if the interlock mechanism is subjected to excessive force.

Never use an unauthorised attachment.

Never leave the appliance unattended when it is operating.

Never use a damaged appliance. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service & customer care’.

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

Do not exceed the maximum capacities stated in the recommended speed chart.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not 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.

Misuse of your processor/liquidiser can result in injury. Refer to the relevant section under “using the attachments” for additional safety warnings for each individual attachment. before plugging in

Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of your machine.

This appliance conforms to EC directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility and EC regulation no. 1935/2004 of 27/10/2004 on materials intended for contact with food. before using for the first time 1 Remove the plastic blade covers from the knife blade. Take care the blades are very sharp. These covers should be discarded as they are to protect the blade during manufacture and transit only. 2 Wash the parts see ‘care & cleaning’. key processor power unit detachable drive shaft bowl lid wide feed tube pushers safety interlocks cord storage ! power on light " speed control # Auto button glass liquidiser $ sealing ring % blade unit & goblet ' filler cap ( lid glass multi mill ) sealing ring

• blade unit + glass jar attachments Not all of the attachments listed below may be included with your food processor. Attachments are dependent upon the model variant. , knife blade dough tool twin beater geared metal whisk maxi-blend canopy thick slicing disc (4mm) thin slicing disc (2mm) coarse shredding disc fine shredding disc rasping/parmesan disc (optional) geared citrus press (optional) multi mill (optional) mini bowl (optional) midi bowl (optional) centrifugal juicer (optional) attachment storage box spatula

choosing a speed for all functions Tool/Attachment Function Speed Maximum Capacities Knife Blade One Stage Cake Mix 1 – 8 2Kg/4lb 8oz total weight Rubbing fat into flour 3 – 8 500g/1lb 2oz flour weight Adding water to combine pastry ingredients 3 – 8 Chopping/pureeing/pâtés 8 1Kg/2lb 4oz chopping lean meat total weight Knife Blade with maxi-blend canopy Soups – start at a low speed and move up to Max 1 – 8 2 litres/3

⁄2 pts Whisk Egg Whites auto 2 – 8 Cream 250-750 mls Dough tool Yeasted mixes 6 – 8 1.3Kg/2lb 12oz total weight 650g/1lb 8oz flour weight Discs – slicing/shredding Firm food items such as carrots, hard cheese. 5 – 8 – Midi bowl Softer items such as cucumbers, tomatoes 1 – 3 – Rasping disc Parmesan cheese, Potatoes for German 8– potato dumplings Mini Bowl & knife All processing 8 300g/12oz lean meat total weight Citrus Press Smaller fruits i.e. limes and lemons 1– Larger fruits i.e. oranges and grapefruits 2 Centrifugal juicer Juicing firm fruit and vegetables ie apples and carrots auto 1Kg/2lb 4oz apples 800g/1lb 12oz carrots Juicing soft fruits ie grapes and tomatoes 500g/1lb 2oz Liquidiser Soups and drinks 8 1.5 litres/2pts 12fl.oz Mayonnaise 8 3 eggs + 450 ml oil Frothing milk 8 1 litre/1

⁄2pt Ice crushing - operate the pulse in short bursts pulse 6 cubes until crushed to the desired consistency Multi-mill Processing a range of spices 8 100g/4oz Grinding coffee beans 8 75g/3oz Chopping nuts 8 140g/5oz to use your food processor 1 Fit the detachable drive shaft onto the power unit – push down lightly to ensure the drive shaft is fully engaged. 2 Then fit the bowl with the handle to the right hand side of the power unit. Place the handle towards the back and turn clockwise until it locks . 3 Fit an attachment over the drive shaft.

Always fit the bowl and attachment onto the processor before adding ingredients. 4 Fit the lid - ensuring the top of the drive shaft locates into the centre of the lid. 5 Fit the pushers to the feed tube – turn the small pusher clockwise to lock in position .

The processor will not operate if the bowl, lid or wide feed tube pusher are not fitted correctly into the interlocks. Check that the feed tube and bowl handle are situated to the right hand side. 6 Plug in. The Power On light will come on and flash until the bowl and lid are fitted correctly. Select one of the following options: - Auto Button – the light will come on when the Auto Button is pressed and the optimum speed for the attachment will be automatically selected. Speed Control – manually select the required speed (Refer to the recommended speed chart). Pulse – use the pulse (P) for short bursts. The pulse will operate for as long as the control is held in position. 7 At the end of processing turn the speed control to the 0 position or if using the Auto press the button and the light will go out.

The Power On light will flash if either the lid, bowl or wide feed tube are not fitted.

The Power On and Auto lights will flash if the Auto is selected but the interlocks are not engaged.

Do not use the lid to operate the processor, always use the on/off control.

The Auto button will not operate if a speed is selected on the speed control.

Always switch off and unplug before removing the lid. 8 Reverse the above procedure to remove the lid, attachments and bowl. important

Your processor bowl is not suitable for crushing or grinding coffee beans, or converting granulated sugar to caster sugar.

When adding almond essence or flavouring to mixtures avoid contact with the plastic as this may result in permanent marking.4 to use your liquidiser 1 Fit the sealing ring $ into the blade unit % - ensuring the seal is located correctly in the grooved area.

Leaking will occur if the seal is damaged or incorrectly fitted. 2 Hold the underside of the blade unit % and insert the blades into the goblet - turn anti-clockwise to lock . 3 Put your ingredients into the goblet. 4 Fit the lid to the goblet and push down to secure . Fit the filler cap.

Before fitting the liquidiser to the power unit check that the speed control is in the 0 position and the Auto light is off. If the speed control is not in the 0 position or the Auto is selected the liquidiser will operate as soon as the liquidiser is fitted. 5 Place the liquidiser onto the power unit with the handle situated to the right hand side and turn clockwise to lock .

The appliance will not operate if the liquidiser is incorrectly fitted to the interlock. 6 Use the Auto button or select a speed (refer to the recommended speed chart) or use the pulse control. safety

Liquids should be allowed to cool to room temperature before blending.

Always take care when handling the blade assembly and avoid touching the cutting edge of the blades when cleaning.

Only operate the liquidiser with the lid in place.

Only use the goblet with the blade assembly supplied.

To ensure the long life of your liquidiser, do not run it continuously for longer than 60 seconds.

Smoothie recipes - never blend frozen ingredients that have formed a solid mass during freezing, break it up before adding to the goblet. hints

When making mayonnaise, put all the ingredients, except the oil, into the liquidiser. Remove the filler cap. Then, with the appliance running, add the oil slowly through the hole in the lid.

Thick mixtures, e.g. pâtés and dips, may need scraping down. If the mixture is difficult to process, add more liquid.

Ice crushing - operate the pulse in short bursts until crushed to the desired consistency.

The appliance will not work if the liquidiser is incorrectly fitted.

To blend dry ingredients - cut into pieces, remove the filler cap, then with the appliance running, drop the pieces down one by one. Keep your hand over the opening. For best results empty regularly.

Don’t use the liquidiser as a storage container. Keep it empty before and after use.

Never blend more than 1.5 litres (2pts 12floz) - less for frothy liquids like milkshakes. multi mill (if supplied) Use the mill for processing dry ingredients such as nuts, coffee beans and it is also suitable for processing a range of spices such as: - Black peppercorns, cardamom seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, fresh ginger root, fresh chillies and whole cloves. to use your multi mill 1 Put your ingredients into the jar. Fill it no more than half full. 2 Fit the sealing ring ) to the blade unit *. 3 Hold the underside of the blade unit and insert the blades into the jar – turn anti-clockwise to lock . 4 Place the mill onto the power unit and turn clockwise to lock . 5 Use the Auto button, or select a speed (refer to the recommended speed chart). safety

Never fit the blade unit to your food processor without the jar fitted.

Never unscrew the jar while the mill is fitted to your appliance.

Do not touch the sharp blades – Keep the blade unit away from children.

Never remove the mill until the blades have completely stopped.

To ensure the long life of your mill, do not run it continuously for longer than 60 seconds. Switch off as soon as you have got the right consistency.

The appliance will not work if the mill is incorrectly fitted.

Do not process turmeric root in the mill as it is too hard and may damage the blades. hints

For optimum performance when processing spices we recommend that you do not process more than 100g at a time in the mill.

Whole spices retain their flavour for a much longer time than ground spices so it is best to grind a small quantity fresh at a time to retain the flavour.

To release the maximum flavour and essential oils whole spices are best roasted prior to milling.

Cut ginger up into small pieces before processing.

For best results the mini bowl attachment is recommended when chopping herbs. using the attachments knife blade/ dough tool The knife blade is the most versatile of all the attachments. The length of the processing time will determine the texture achieved. For coarser textures use the pulse control. Use the knife blade for cake and pastry making, chopping raw and cooked meat, vegetables, nuts, pâté, dips, pureeing soups and to also make crumbs from biscuits and bread. Use the dough tool supplied for yeasted mixes. hints knife blade

Cut food such as meat, bread, vegetables into cubes approximately 2cm/

⁄4in before processing.

Biscuits should be broken into pieces and added down the feed tube whilst the machine is running.

When making pastry use fat straight from the fridge cut into 2cm/

Take care not to over-process. dough tool

Place the dry ingredients in the bowl and add the liquid down the feed tube whilst the machine is running. Process until a smooth elastic ball of dough is formed this will take 45 - 60 secs.

Re-knead by hand only. Re-kneading in the bowl is not recommended as it may cause the processor to become unstable. twin beater geared whisk Use for light mixtures only eg egg whites, cream, evaporated milk and for whisking eggs and sugar for fatless sponges. Heavier mixtures such as fat and flour will damage it. using the whisk 1 Fit the detachable drive shaft and main bowl onto the power unit.

The midi bowl is not suitable for use with the whisk attachment. 2 Push each beater securely into the drive head . 3 Fit the whisk by carefully turning until it drops over the drive shaft. 4 Add the ingredients. 5 Fit the lid - ensuring the end of the shaft locates into the centre of the lid. 6 Select Auto. important

The whisk is not suitable for making one-stage cakes or creaming fat and sugar as these mixes will damage it. Always use the knife blade for cake making. hints

Best results are obtained when the eggs are at room temperature.

Ensure the bowl and whisks are clean and free from grease before whisking.5 maxi-blend canopy When blending liquids, use the maxi-blend canopy with the knife blade. It allows you to increase the liquid processing capacity from 1.4 litre to 2 litres, prevents leaking and improves the chopping performance of the blade. 1 Fit the detachable drive shaft and bowl onto the power unit. 2 Fit the knife blade. 3 Add ingredients to be processed. 4 Fit the canopy over the top of the blade ensuring it sits on the ledge area and the slot aligns with the tab inside the bowl. Do not push down on the canopy, hold by the centre grip. 5 Fit the lid and switch on. slicing/shredding discs slicing discs - thick (4mm) , thin (2 mm) Use the slicing discs for cheese, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, cucumber, courgettes, beetroot and onions. shredding discs - coarse , fine Use the shredding discs for cheese, carrots, potatoes and food of a similar texture. rasping disc (if supplied) Grates Parmesan cheese and potatoes for German potato dumplings. safety

Never remove the lid until the cutting disc has completely stopped.

Handle the cutting discs with care - they are extremely sharp. to use the cutting discs 1 Fit the detachable drive shaft and bowl onto the power unit.

The midi bowl can be used with all the discs. Fit the midi bowl inside the main bowl - align the tabs with the groove on the side of the main bowl chimney and slide down. To remove lift out using the finger grips on the side of the midi bowl. 2 Holding by the centre grip , place the disc onto the drive shaft. 3 Fit the lid. 4 Choose which size feed tube you want to use. The pusher contains a smaller feed tube for processing individual items or thin food items. To use the small feed tube – first put the large pusher inside the feed tube. To use the wide feed tube – fit the small pusher into the wide pusher and turn clockwise to lock in place. Do not fill the feed tube above the maximum level as the processor will not operate unless the wide feed tube pusher is fitted correctly. 5 Put the food in the feed tube. 6 Switch on and push down evenly with the pusher - never put your fingers in the feed tube. hints

Don’t cut food too small. Fill the width of the large feed tube fairly full. This prevents the food from slipping sideways during processing. Alternatively use the small feed tube.

When slicing or shredding: food placed upright comes out shorter than food placed horizontally .

There will always be a small amount of waste on the disc or in the bowl after processing. citrus press (if supplied) Use the citrus press to squeeze the juice from citrus fruits (eg oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits). a cone b sieve to use the citrus press 1 Fit the detachable drive shaft and bowl onto the power unit. 2 Fit the sieve into the bowl - ensuring the sieve handle is locked into position directly over the bowl handle . 3 Place the cone over the drive shaft turning until it drops all the way down . 4 Cut the fruit in half. Then switch on and press the fruit onto the cone.

Never remove the lid until the knife blade has completely stopped.

The knife blade is very sharp - always handle with care. important

Don’t process spices – they may damage the plastic.

Don’t process hard food such as coffee beans, ice cubes or chocolate – they may damage the blade. hints

Herbs are best chopped when clean and dry.

Always add a little liquid when blending cooked ingredients to make baby food.

Cut foods such as meat, bread, vegetables into cubes approximately 1-2 cm (

⁄4 in) before processing.

When making mayonnaise add the oil down the feed tube. midi bowl (if supplied) An extra bowl is supplied which can be used with all the discs. Just fit inside the main bowl and fit the discs and lid as stated in the slicing/shredding disc section.

The midi bowl is not suitable for use with the whisk attachment.centrifugal juicer (if supplied) Use the centrifugal juicer for making juice from firm fruit and vegetables. a pusher b lid c pulp remover d filter drum e bowl f juicing spout g juicer drive adaptor to use the centrifugal juicer 1 Fit the juicer drive adaptor onto the power unit – push down lightly to ensure the adaptor is located correctly. 2 Then fit the juicer bowl. Place the handle towards the back and turn clockwise until it locks . 3 Place the pulp remover into the filter drum - ensuring the tabs locate with the slots in the bottom of the drum . 4 Fit the filter drum . 5 Place the attachment lid onto the bowl, turn until it locks and the feed tube sits over the handle Your juicer will not operate if the bowl or lid are not fitted correctly into the interlock. 6 Place a suitable glass or jug under the juice outlet. 7 Cut the food to fit the feed tube. 8 Select Auto and push down evenly with the pusher - never put your fingers in the feed tube. Process fully before adding more.

After adding the last piece, let the juicer run for a further 30 seconds to extract all the juice from the filter drum. safety

Do not use the juicer if the filter is damaged.

The cutting blades on the base of the filter drum are very sharp, take care when handling and cleaning the drum.

Only use the pusher supplied. Never put your fingers in the feed tube. Unplug before unblocking the feed tube.

Before removing the lid, switch off and wait for the filter to stop. important

If the juicer starts to vibrate, switch off and empty the pulp from the drum. (The juicer vibrates if the pulp becomes unevenly distributed).

Maximum capacity that can be processed at one time is 1Kg of fruit or vegetables (refer to speed chart).

Some very hard foods may make your juicer slow down or stop. If this happens switch off and unblock the filter.

Switch off and clear the pulp collector regularly during use. hints

Before processing remove stones and pips (eg pepper, melon, plum) and tough skins (eg melon, pineapple). You don’t need to peel or core apples and pears.

Use firm, fresh fruit and vegetables.

To maximise juice extraction place small quantities at a time in the feed tube and push down slowly.

Citrus fruit - peel and remove the white pith, otherwise the juice may taste bitter. For best results use the citrus press. attachment storage box Your food processor is supplied with a storage box for your bowl attachments and discs. 1 Fit the whisk, knife blade, dough tool and discs into the storage box when not in use . 2 The storage box is fitted with a safety lock - close the lid and slide the latch to the left to lock . To open slide the latch to the right . care & cleaning

Always switch off and unplug before cleaning.

Handle the blades and cutting discs with care - they are extremely sharp.

Some foods may discolour the plastic. This is perfectly normal and won’t harm the plastic or affect the flavour of your food. Rub with a cloth dipped in vegetable oil to remove the discolouration. power unit

Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry. Ensure that the interlock area is clear of food debris.

Store excess cord in the storage area at the back of the machine . detachable drive shaft/juicer drive adaptor

Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.

Do not immerse the drive shaft or adaptor in water. liquidiser/mill 1 Empty the goblet/jar before unscrewing it from the blade unit. 2 Wash the goblet/jar by hand. 3 Remove and wash the seals. 4 Don’t touch the sharp blades – brush them clean using hot soapy water, then rinse thoroughly under the tap. Don’t immerse the blade unit in water. 5 Leave to dry upside down. twin beater geared whisk

Detach the beaters from the drive head by gently pulling them free. Wash in warm soapy water.

Wipe the drive head with a damp cloth, then dry. Do not immerse the drive head in water. all other parts

Wash by hand, then dry.

Alternatively they are dishwasher safe and can be washed on the top rack of your dishwasher. Avoid placing items on the bottom rack directly over the heating element. A short low temperature (Maximum 50°C) programme is recommended. service & customer care

If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced by Kenwood or an authorised Kenwood repairer.

If you experience any problems with the operation of the processor, before calling for assistance refer to the troubleshooting guide. If you need help with:

servicing or repairs Contact the shop where you bought your appliance.

Designed and engineered by Kenwood in the UK

item suitable for dishwashing main, midi & mini bowl, lid, pushers, spatula ✔ liquidiser glass goblet, lid, filler cap ✔ blade unit and seal for liquidiser and mill ✘ glass mill jar ✔ knife blades, dough tool, maxi blend canopy ✔ whisk beaters ✔ whisk drive head ✘ discs ✔ citrus press ✔ centrifugal juicer ✘ detachable drive shaft ✘ juicer drive adaptor ✘7 troubleshooting guide Problem Cause Solution The processor will not operate No power - power on light not lit. Check processor is plugged in. Bowl not locked on correctly. Check bowl is located and interlocked correctly and the handle is situated towards the right hand side. Lid not locked correctly. Check that the lid interlock is located correctly into the handle area. Large pusher not fitted. Fit the large pusher. The processor will not operate if the bowl, lid or large pusher are not interlocked correctly. If none of the above check the fuse/circuit breaker in your home. Processor stops or slows Overload protection operated. Switch off, unplug and allow the appliance to cool down for approximately during processing Processor overloaded or overheated during 15 minutes. operation. Maximum capacity exceeded. Refer to the speed chart for maximum capacities to process. Poor performance of Refer to hints in relevant “using the attachment” section. Check attachments are assembled correctly. tools/attachments. Power On light flashing Normal operation Check interlocks are engaged correctly. The light will flash if the bowl, lid, liquidiser or mill are not fitted to the power unit or not locked in place correctly. Auto and Power On light Normal operation Check interlocks are engaged correctly or press the Auto button to switch flashing The light will flash if the off the Auto function. Auto selected but interlocks not engaged. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC. 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.voordat u uw Kenwood-apparaat gebruikt: