DFC1 - Kitchen appliance MOULINEX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DFC1 MOULINEX

Thank you for choosing a product from the Moulinex range. This product is intended exclusively for preparing food.

Description

A Motor unit

A1 liquidiser drive cover

A2 liquidiser drive

A3 bowl and accessory drive

A4 release button for Liquidiser drive cover (A1) and for accessory fitted on liquidiser drive

A5 speed selector, 0-1-2 and pulse (intermittent)

B Bowl assembly

B1 pusher with measuring section

B2 lid with feeder tube

B3 bowl

B3a bowl drive

B3b nut

B4 detachable handle

B4a handle release button

C Spindle

ACCESSORIES DEPENDING ON MODEL:

D Blades

D1 metal blade

D2 plastic kneading blade

E Grating/Slicing discs

E1 disc holder

E2 discs:

. fine grating (A)

. thin slicing

. coarse grating (C)

thick slicing (H)

F Whisk

F1 whisk drive

F2 whisk

G Emulsifying disc

H Citrus press

H1 cone

H2 filter basket

H3 short spindle

Liquidiser

I1 measuring cup

12 lid

I3 jug

14 detachable handle

14a handle release button

J Juice extractor

J1 pusher

J2 lid

J3 lid seal

J4 filter band

J5 filter holder

K Mini-chopper

K1 lid

K2 bowl

LGrinder

L1 lid

L2 bowl

M Spatula

N Storage basket

Safety recommendations

• Always read the instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time.
• This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
• Do not leave the appliance within reach of children without supervision. Young children or severely disabled persons must always be supervised when using this appliance.
• Check that the voltage rating of your appliance correspond to that of your household electrical wiring system.

This appliance is manufactured to conform to the Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1989 and is designed to comply with BS 3456. It complies with the requirements of the EEC Directive (89/336/EEC).

Any connection error will render the guarantee void.

• Never leave your appliance to operate unattended.
• Unplug your appliance as soon as you have finished using it (also in the event of a power cut) and when you are cleaning it.
• Never use your appliance if it is not working correctly or if it has been damaged. If this happens, contact an approved Moulinex service centre (see list in service booklet).
• Do not place the appliance, the power cable or the plug under running water or in any other liquid.
• Do not allow the power cable to hang down within reach of children.
• The power cable must never be close to a heat source or resting on sharp edges.

• If the power cable or the plug are damaged, do not use the appliance. To avoid any risk, these must be replaced by an approved Moulinex service centre (see list in service booklet).

• Do not use the appliance for juicing if the filter holder on the juice extractor is damaged.

• For your own safety, use only Moulinex accessories and spare parts which are suitable for your appliance.
• Always use the pushers to push food down the feeder tubes, never use your fingers, a fork, a spoon, a knife or other utensil.
• Only remove the accessories when the appliance has come to a complete stop.
• Do not introduce any utensil (spoon, spatula...) through the feeder tube.
• Do not place any utensil containing metal in a microwave oven.
• Use the accessories one at a time.
• Handle the metal blade and discs with great care: they are extremely sharp.
• You must remove the blades (D) and spindle (C) before emptying the bowl of its content.
• Empty the chopping bowl or liquidiser jug before detaching the handle.
• Never touch the parts when they are moving.
• Do not run your appliance empty.
• Do not allow long hair, scarves, ties etc. to dangle over accessories during operation.
• Never use or plug in your appliance if :
• Its power cord is faulty or damaged.
• The appliance has been dropped.
• It has visible damage or operating faults.

In such cases, to avoid any danger, contact your Approved Service Centre to have the appliance repaired, as special tools are required.

Using your appliance

• Before using for the first time, wash all accessory parts in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
• Place the motor unit on a stable flat, clean and dry surface.
• Plug the appliance in.
• Pulse (intermittent operation): turn knob (A5) to the "pulse" position - using a succession of pulses can give you better control when preparing certain foods.
• Continuous operation: turn knob (A5) to position "1" or "2".
• Stop: turn knob (A5) to position "0".
• Before using the liquidiser drive (A2): ensure that there is no accessory fitted on the bowl and accessory drive.

Functions of your food processor

①FITTING DETACHABLE PARTS

ASSEMBLING / DISMANTLING THE BOWL (B3)

The bowl can be used with the following accessories (depending on model):

. blades (D), grating/slicing discs (E), whisk (F), emulsifying disc (G), citrus press (H), juice extractor (J).
- If not already fitted,
- position drive (B3a) in the bowl.
- Lock the drive (B3a) with the nut (B3b) as far as it will go.
- Dismantle the bowl assembly and clean it after each use.

. FITTING/DISMANTLING THE BOWL HANDLE (B4) AND THE LIQUIDISER JUG HANDLE (I4)

For ease of cleaning and storage, the bowl handle (B4) and liquidiser jug handle (I4) are detachable.

• To fit the handle, position it against the lugs of the bowl/jug.
• Slide the handle upwards until it clicks.
• To detach the handle, press the release button (B4a) or (I4a) and slide the handle downwards.

(note: Whether you are using the Liquidiser jug (I3) or the bowl(B3) you will need to ensure that the respective handle and lid have been fitted correctly.

② MIXING/BLENDING/CHOPPING/KNEADING

ACCESSORIES USED (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

• Bowl assembly (B), spindle (C) and blades (D):
  metal blade (D1) for mixing or chopping.
  . plastic kneading blade (D2) for kneading, blending pastry and cake making.

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

Press the release button (A4) to open the liquidiser drive cover (A1).

• Fit the bowl(B3) on the bowl and accessory drive (A3).
• Fit the spindle (C) on to the bowl drive (B3a).
• Slide the metal blade (D1) or the plastic kneading blade (D2) onto the spindle (C), pushing it down to the bottom of the bowl.
• Put the ingredients in the bowl.

• Fit the lid (B2) on the bowl.

• Close the liquidiser drive cover (A1). You should hear an audible click.
  To unlock the blades (D) from the spindle (C):

• Place the bowl assembly on a stable flat worktop.
• Turn the spindle (C) clockwise, holding the blade (D) by its upper section.

Note : If the lid and handle are not correctly fitted on to the bowl, the appliance will not start.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

Blending

• Turn the speed selector (A5) to position "2" to start the appliance.

You can blend up to 1 litre of soup or stewed fruit in 20 sec.

Chopping

• Turn the speed selector (A5) to position "2" to start the appliance or, for better control over the chopping, use the "pulse" position. In 15 to 30 sec., you can chop up to 600g of food:
  . hard produce: cheese, dried fruits, certain vegetables (carrots, celery...).
  soft produce: certain vegetables (onions, spinach...).
  . raw or cooked meat (boned, sinew removed and diced).
  . raw or cooked fish...

Kneading/Mixing

• Turn the speed selector (A5) to position "2" to start the appliance.
• When kneading, stop the appliance as soon as the dough starts to form a ball.

You can:

. knead up to 1.2kg of pastry/dough (biscuit, shortcrust, and bread) in approximately 60 sec.
. mix up to 1 litre of pancake, waffle batter, etc. in 1min to 1 min 30.
. mix up to 1.5kg of light cake mixture (biscuit, sponge) in 1 min 30 to 3 min 30.

③GRATING/SLICING

ACCESSIONS USED

• Bowl assembly (B), spindle (C) and grating/slicing discs (E)

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

Press the release button (A4) to open the liquidiser drive cover (A1).

• Fit the bowl(B3) on the bowl and accessory drive (A3).

• Fit the required disc (E2) on to the disc holder (E1).

• Fit the spindle (C) on the drive (B3a), then the disc holder (E1) on to the spindle (C).

• Fit the lid (B2) on the bowl.
• Close the liquidiser drive cover (A1). You should hear a click.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

• Push the food through the feeder tube using the pusher (B1).
• Turn the speed selector (A5) to position "1" for slicing or "2" for grating.

The slicing/grating discs (depending on model) can:

. slice thickly (H) / slice thinly (D): potatoes, onions, cucumbers, beetroot, apples, carrots, and cabbage...
. coarsely grate (C) / finely grate (A): celery, potatoes, carrots, cheeses...

④BEATING/WHISKING/EMULSIFYING

ACCESSORIES USED (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

• Bowl assembly (B) and balloon whisk (F) or
• Bowl assembly (B), emulsifying disc (G) and spindle (C).

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

Press the release button (A4) to open the liquidiser drive cover (A1).

• Fit the bowl(B3) on the bowl and accessory drive (A3).

To use the balloon whisk(F):
- fit it on to the bowl drive (B3a).
To use the emulsifying disc (G):
- fit the spindle(C) on to the bowl drive (B3a).
- slide the emulsifying disc on to the spindle. Then:
- Place the ingredients in the bowl.
- Fit the lid (B2) on the bowl.
- Close the liquidiser drive cover (A1). You should hear a click.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

• Turn the speed selector (A5) to position "1" or "2" to start the appliance.
• Do not use the balloon whisk or the emulsifying disc to knead dough or to mix cake mixtures.

You can prepare: mayonnaise, aioli, sauces, egg whites (1 to 7), whipped cream (up to 0.5 litre).

SQUEEZING CITRUS FRUIT (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

ACCESSIONS USED

• Bowl (B3) and citrus press (H)

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

Press the release button (A4) to open the liquidiser drive cover (A1).

• Fit the bowl(B3) on the bowl and accessory drive (A3).
• Fit the short spindle (H3) for the citrus press on the spindle (C).
• Fit the filter basket (H2) on the short spindle (H3).
• Fit the cone (H1) through the hole in the strainer.
• Close the upper liquidiser drive cover (A1). You should hear a click.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

• Hold one half of the citrus fruit on the cone (H1).
• Turn the speed selector (A5) to position "1" to start the appliance.

You can squeeze up to a litre of juice without emptying the bowl.

6 BLENDING/MIXING FINELY IN THE LIQUIDISER (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

ACCESSION USED

• Liquidiser jug (I)

FITTING THE ACCESSORY

• Press the release button (A4) to open the liquidiser drive cover (A1).
• Place the ingredients in the liquidiser jug (I3) and lock tab on the lid (I2) under the handle.
• Fit the liquidiser jug (I) on the liquidiser drive (A2) (you will hear an audible click).

If the lid is not fitted or incorrectly fitted on the jug, the appliance will not start.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

• Turn the speed selector (A5) to position "1" or "2" to start the appliance or, for better control over the blending, use the "pulse" position.

You can add ingredients during blending through the hole of the measuring cup (I1).

• Do not fill the liquidiser jug with boiling liquid.
• Never use the blender to grind dry products (hazel nuts, almonds, peanuts etc.).
  You can:

• prepare up to 1.5 litre of extra smooth soup, sauces, stewed fruits, milk shakes and cocktails.

• blend all types of batter (pancake, fritters, waffles, custard flan).

• crush ice at speed "2".

To remove the liquidiser jug from the appliance, grasp it by the handle and press the release button (A4).

⑦ EXTRACTING JUICE FROM FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

ACCESSIONS USED

• Bowl (B3), spindle (C) and juice extractor (J)

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

Press the release button (A4) to open the liquidiser drive cover (A1).

• Place the bowl (B3) on the bowl and accessory drive (A3).
• Place the spindle (C) on to the bowl drive (B3a).
• Slide the filter holder assembly (J3+J4+J5) on to the spindle (C).
• Fit the lid (J2) on the bowl.
• Close the liquidiser drive cover (A1). You should hear an audible click.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

• Turn the speed selector (A5) to position "2" to start the appliance.
• Insert the ingredients through the feeder tube and gently press with the pusher (J1).
• Remove the pulp regularly from the filter holder and clean the filter band.
• Do not juice more than 250g of ingredients at a time.
• Remove hard stones, thick peel (such as kiwi) and hard cores from fruit before processing

⑧FINELY CHOPPING SMALL QUANTITIES (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

ACCESSION USED

• Mini-chopper (K) or Grinding (L)

FITTING THE ACCESSORY

• Press the release button (A4) to open the liquidiser drive cover (A1).
• Put the ingredients in the bowl (K2 or L2), and lock the lid (K1 or L1) on the bowl.
• Fit the accessory on the liquidiser drive (A2) (you will hear an audible click).

If the lid is not fitted correctly, the appliance will not start.

USAGE AND PRACTICAL TIPS

• Turn the speed selector (A5) to position "2" to start the appliance or, for better control over the chopping, use the "pulse" position.

With the mini-chopper you can:

. chop in seconds: garlic cloves, herbs, parsley, dried fruits, bread, ham,...
. prepare baby foods.
Maximum quantity of dried foods (hazelnuts, almonds...): 80 g.

This mini-chopper is not designed to take hard ingredients such as coffee beans and hard spices.

With the grinder you can:

. grind in seconds: coriander, pepper, Cayenne pepper, dried apricots...
Quantity / Maximum time for dried apricots: 140 g / 10 sec.

To remove the accessory from the appliance, press the release button (A4).

Cleaning

• Unplug the appliance.
• To make cleaning easier, rinse the accessories straight after use.
• Wash and dry the accessories (they are all dishwasher safe except for the whisk drive (F1)).
• Pour some hot water containing a few drops of washing up liquid into the mixer bowl or jug. Close the lid. Operate in short bursts by pressing the pulse key several times. Unplug the appliance. Rinse the bowl or jug under running water and leave to dry.
• For ease of cleaning and storage, the chopping bowl handle (B4) and the liquidiser jug handle (I4) are detachable (and dish washer proof).
• If the accessories have become discoloured by food (carrots, oranges...), rub them gently with a cloth dipped in cooking oil and then wash as normal.
• Do not place the motor unit (A) or the whisk drive (F1) in water or near running water. Wipe them with a damp cloth.
• The blades on the accessories are very sharp. Always handle with care.

Storage

Your Odacio food processor has:

• a storage basket(N) that fits inside the bowl assembly (B). You can store the grating/ slicing discs (E2), the disc holder (E1), the metal blade (D1) as well as the spindle (C).

• a cable tidy is incorporated in the motor unit: store the supply flex and adjust it to the required length by pushing or pulling it out of the base.

What to do if your appliance does not work?

• Check:

. the connection and fuse.
. that the accessories are correctly fitted on to the drive.
. that the lids and handles are correctly fitted.
. when using the bowl assembly (B), that the liquidiser drive cover (A1) is locked.

If your appliance still does not work? Contact an approved Moulinex centre (see list in "Moulinex Service" booklet).

HELPLINE

If you have any product problems or queries, please contact our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice :

0845 602 14 54 - UK

(01) 47 51 947 - Ireland

or consult our website

www.moulinex.co.uk

Accessories

You can buy the following accessories or replacements mail order though our approved Moulinex Service Centre or via our website:

Accessories	Approved Moulinex Service Centre
Chip cutting disc (disc E)	5980678
Grating disc for coconut & parmesan (disc G)	5980679
Coarse grating disc (disc C)	5966358
Thick slicing disc (disc H)	5966356
Fine grating disc (A)	5980676
Thin slicing disc (D)	5980677
Grinder	5909800
Mini-chopper	5909801
Whisk	5980652
Plastic kneading blade	5980640
Citrus press	5909802
Liquidiser jug	5909803
Metal blade	A11D09

Emulsifying disc	5980642
Juice extractor	0697254
Spatula	4909610
Storage basket	5909804