QB602H - Food processor TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Food Processor
Brand	Tefal
Model	QB602H
Dimensions (W x D x H)	Approx. 30 x 25 x 40 cm
Weight	Approx. 5 kg
Power	1000 W
Voltage / Frequency	220-240 V / 50-60 Hz
Bowl Capacity	3.5 L
Main Functions	Chopping, slicing, shredding, grating, mixing, emulsifying
Speed Settings	2 speeds + pulse
Material	Stainless steel blades, plastic bowl and lid
Accessories Included	S-blade, slicing disc, shredding disc, emulsifying tool, pusher
Safety Features	Lid lock, non-slip feet, overload protection
Cleaning	Removable parts dishwasher safe
Spare Parts Availability	Yes, via Tefal service centers
Repairability	Modular design, easy to repair
Warranty	2 years
User Manual Language	English and others via download

Frequently Asked Questions - QB602H TEFAL

How do I use the pulse function on the Tefal QB602H?

Press the pulse button in short bursts for controlled chopping. The pulse feature is ideal for achieving desired consistency without over-processing.

What attachments are included with the QB602H?

The food processor includes an S-blade, a slicing disc, a shredding disc, an emulsifying tool, and a pusher. These allow for a variety of preparation tasks.

Can the bowl and accessories be washed in the dishwasher?

Yes, all removable parts like the bowl, lid, blades, and discs are dishwasher safe. Place them on the top rack for best results.

Is the QB602H suitable for kneading dough?

The food processor can handle light doughs like pizza or pasta dough. For heavy bread dough, a dedicated stand mixer is recommended to avoid strain.

What safety features does the QB602H have?

It features a lid locking mechanism that prevents operation if not correctly closed, and non-slip feet for stability. Overload protection shuts off the motor if needed.

How do I sharpen or replace the blades?

Blades are intended to be replaced when dull. You can order genuine Tefal replacement blades from authorized service centers. Do not attempt to sharpen them.

What is the maximum capacity for liquid ingredients?

For liquids, do not fill the bowl beyond the maximum fill line (typically 2/3 of the bowl volume) to avoid spillage during operation.

Why does the motor stop during use?

The motor may stop due to overload protection if processing too much or hard ingredients. Let it cool for a few minutes, reduce the load, and restart.

Can I crush ice with the QB602H?

Yes, with the S-blade and pulse function. Add ice cubes in small batches and pulse until crushed. Do not run continuously.

How do I obtain a replacement manual?

You can download the user manual for free from the Tefal website or notice-facile.com. PDF versions are available in multiple languages.

USER MANUAL QB602H TEFAL

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BEFORE FIRST USE

- Before using for the first time, wash all accessory parts in soapy water (except for the attachment (T): see § Cleaning) Rinse and dry.

- Place the appliance on a flat, clean and dry surface. Make sure that the selector button (A1) is in «0» position and plug in your appliance.

- You have several options for starting your appliance: (see diagram A1):

- Intermittent operation (pulse):

Turn the selector button (A1) to the «pulse» position. Using a succession of pulses can

give you better control when preparing certain loads.

- Continuous operation:

Turn the selector button (A1) to the desired position from «1» to «6/max» depending on the

Food you are preparing. You can change it as required during preparation.

• To stop the appliance, turn the button (A1) to <0o.

Important: The appliance will start only if the cover (A5) and the head (A3) are locked. The appliance will stop immediately if you unlock the cover (A5) and/or the head (A3) during operation. Lock the cover and/or the head, turn the control button (A1) to the «0» position, and then start the appliance normally by selecting the desired speed.

1 - MIXING / KNEADING / BEATING / EMULSIFYING / WHISKING

You can prepare up to 1.8 kg light dough and heavy dough made with up to 500 g flour using the stainless bowl (B1) and its lid (B2) depending on the food.

ACCESSORIES USED : Stainless steel bowl (B1), Lid (B2), Kneader (C1) or mixer (C2) or balloon whisk (C3).

1.1 - ASSEMBLING THE ACCESSORIES

Follow the diagrams from 1.1 to 1.4.

1.2 - USAGE, TIPS AND DISMANTLING

- Start by turning the selector button (A1) to the desired position according to the recipe.

- You can add food through the hole in the lid (B2) during preparation.

- To stop the appliance, turn the button (AL) to «U».

Tips

KNEADING (Maximum time of use: 13 minutes)

- Use the kneader accessory (C1) at speed x1x. You can knead up to 500 g of flour (e.g. white

bread, grain bread, short crust pastry, etc.).

MIXING (Maximum time of use: 13 minutes).

- Use the mixer (L2) at speed ×1× to ×5/max.

- You can mix up to 1.8 kg of light dough (light cake mixture, sponge cake, biscuit or cookie dough).

- Never use the mixer (c2) to knead heavy dough and fresh pasta dough (lasagne, rigatoni, bigoli, etc.).

• BEATING / EMULSIFYING / WHISKING (Maximum time of use: 10 minutes).
• Use the balloon whisk (c3) at speed «1» to «6/max».
• You can prepare: mayonnaise, aioli, sauces, whisked egg whites (up to 10 egg whites), whipped cream (up to 500 ml), meringues etc.
• Never use the balloon whisk (C3) to knead heavy dough or mix light dough.

Dismantling the accessory: Wait for the appliance to come to a complete stop and proceed in the reverse order of the assembly. diagrams from 1.4 to 1.1.

2 - BLENDING / MIXING (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

Depending on the nature of the food, you can use the blender (D) to prepare up to 1.5 L of thick mixtures and 1.25 L of liquid mixtures.

ACCESSORIES USED : Blender jug (D ou L).

2.1 - ASSEMBLING THE ACCESSORIES

Follow the diagrams from 2.1 to 2.3 and 10.

2.2 - USAGE, TIPS AND DISMANTLING (Maximum time of use: 3 minutes).

• Start by turning the selector button (A1) to the desired position (from speed «4» to «6/Max» or «pulse») according to the recipe. Use the «Pulse» position for better mixing control and for a better blending of your preparation.
• You can add food through the hole in the measuring cap (D2, L5) during preparation.

Tips :

- You can prepare :

• finely blended soups, cream soups, stewed fruit, milkshakes and cocktails.
• liquid batter (pancake, fritters, Yorkshire pudding, waffles, clafoutis and custard flans).

- If ingredients stick to the sides of the bowl when mixing, stop the appliance and wait until the blades have stopped completely. Remove the blender and push the food down onto the blades using a spatula, and put your blender back on the appliance to continue processing..

Dismantling the accessory : Wait for the appliance to come to a complete stop before removing the blender jug and proceed in the reverse order of the assembly, diagrams from 2.3 to 2.1 and 10.

3 - MINCING (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

ACCESSORIES USED : Attachment holder (E), Assembled mincer head (F)

3.1 - FITTING THE MINCER ATTACHMENT

Follow the diagrams 9, 10, and then from 3.1 to 3.3.

3.2 - USAGE, TIPS AND DISMANTLING

• Run the appliance by turning the selector (A1) to speed «3» or «4».
• Push the meat, piece by piece, down the feed tube, using the pusher (F7). Never push the ingredients down the feed tube with your fingers or any other utensil.

- You can chop up to 3 kg of meat, Maximum time of use: 10 minutes.

Tips :

• Prepare all of the foodstuffs to be minced (for meat, remove the bones, gristle and tendons and cut it into pieces of approximately 2 × 2 cm).
• Make sure that frozen meat is thoroughly thawed.

Dismantling the accessory : Wait for the appliance to come to a complete stop and proceed in the reverse order of the assembly diagrams 10, from 3.3 to 3.1 and then 9.

4 - GRATING / SLICING (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

ACCESSORIES USED : Attachment holder (E), Assembled vegetable slicer (G), Drums (depending on model)

4.1 - ASSEMBLING THE ACCESSORIES

Follow the diagrams 10, 9 and then from 4.1 to 4.2.

4.2 - USAGE, TIPS AND DISMANTLING

• Run the appliance by turning the selector (A1) to speed «3» to slice and to speed «4» to grate.
• Place the food in the feed tube on the body and press down with the pusher (G2).

Never push the ingredients with your fingers or any other utensil.

• You can prepare up to 2 kg of food, maximum time of use: 10 min.
• Use the drums to:

- Grate coarsely (G4) / grate finely (G5) : carrots, celery, potatoes, cheese, etc.

- Slice thickly (G3) : potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, apples, beetroot, etc.

- Potato shredder (G6): potatoes, parmesan, etc.

Dismantling the accessory : Wait for the appliance to come to a complete stop and proceed in the reverse order of the assembly, diagrams 10, 4.2, 4.1 and 9.

5 - EXTRACTING JUICE FROM FRUIT AND VEGETABLES (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

ACCESSORIES USED : Assembled juice extractor (H)

5.1 - ASSEMBLING THE JUICE EXTRACTOR

Follow the diagrams from 5.1 to 5.6.

5.2 - USAGE, TIPS AND DISMANTLING (maximum time of use: 10 minutes.)

• Cut the fruits and/or vegetables into pieces.
• Run the appliance by turning the selector (A1) to speed «3».
• Insert the ingredients down the feed tube in the lid (H2) push them slowly using the pusher (H1).
• Do not process 500 g of food more than 5 times continuously, without allowing your appliance to cool down completely
• Important : clean the filter (H3) and the juice collector (H4) after every 300g of ingrédients.

Tips :

• You can make juice from: carrots, tomatoes, apples, grapes, raspberries, etc. but it is not possible to extract juice from certain fruits and vegetables: bananas, avocado pears, blackberries, some varieties of apples, etc...
• Peel fruits with thick skins; remove stones and the core of pineapples.
• Drink the juices immediately after preparation.

Dismantling the accessory : Wait for the appliance and rotary filter to come to a complete stop before removing the accessory from the appliance. Proceed in the reverse order of the assembly, diagrams from 5.6 to 5.1.

6 - FINELY CHOPPING SMALL QUANTITIES (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

ACCESSORIES USED : Mini chopper lid (N1), Mini chopper bowl (N2)

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6.1 - ASSEMBLING THE ACCESSORIES

Follow the diagrams 10, 6.1 and 6.2.

6.2 - USAGE, TIPS AND DISMANTLING

- You can finely chop with the mini chopper :

- fresh herbs : 10g max. / 10secs max. / speed «4»

- dried fruits / Beef (boneless and trimmed meat) : 100g max. / 10secs max. / speed «1»

- vegetable puree : 150g max. / 20secs max. / «pulse» or speed «1»

- This grinder is not designed for hard products like coffee beans, hard spices nor liquids.

Dismantling the accessory : Wait for the appliance to come to a complete stop and proceed in the reverse order of the assembly, diagrams 10, 6.2 and 6.1.

7 - ADJUSTING THE CORD LENGTH (see A7)

8 - ROUGH CHOPPING SMALL QUANTITIES (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

ACCESSORIES USED : Assembled grinder.

- Chop in a few seconds by pulsing: dried figs, dried apricots, etc. Quantity / max time : 100g / 5s

CLEANING

• Unplug the appliance.
• Do not immerse the motor unit (A) or the attachment (E) in water or under running water. Wipe them with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
• Disassemble completely and rinse the accessories quickly after use.

Handle the blades with care to prevent injury. (diagram 10).

- Wash, rinse and dry the accessories: they are dishwasher-safe, except for all the metal components in the mincer head: body (F), the kneader (C1) and the mixer (C2).

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR APPLIANCE DOES NOT WORK

please refer to the chapter «before first use».

Your appliance still does not work? Contact an authorised service centre (see the list in the service booklet).

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

See page 91 and visit the brand website.

Caution: this booklet contains instructions for additional accessories. Please keep safe for future reference. Please contact the Customer Service for further information on how to purchase accessories.

2 - MIXEN / MENGEN (AFHANKELIJK VAN HET MODEL) Depending on the nature of the food, you can use the blender (D) to prepare up to 1.5 L of thick mixtures and 1.25 L of liquid mixtures.

See page 91 and visit the brand website.

Caution: this booklet contains instructions for additional accessories. Please keep safe for future reference. Please contact the Customer Service for further information on how to purchase accessories.

- dried fruits / Beef (boneless and trimmed meat) : 100g max. / 10secs max. / speed «1»

- vegetable puree : 150g max. / 20secs max. / «pulse» or speed «1»

- This grinder is not designed for hard products like coffee beans, hard spices nor liquids.

• Unplug the appliance.
• Do not immerse the motor unit (A) or the attachment (E) in water or under running water. Wipe them with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
• Pēc lietošanas pilnībā demontējiet un ātri noskalojiet piederumus.

• Start by turning the selector button (A1) to the desired position according to the recipe.
• You can add food through the hole in the lid (B2) during preparation.
• To stop the appliance, turn the button (A1) to «0».

Sfaturi:

FRĂMÂNTARE (Timp de utilizare maxim: 13 minute.)

ACCESORII UTILIZATE: Attachment holder (E), Assembled mincer head (F)

3.1 - MONTAREA ADAPTORULUI PENTRU TOCĂTOR

Slijedite sličice 9., 10., a zatim i one od 3.1. do 3.3.

3.2 - PUNEREA ÎN FUNCTIUNE

Caution: this booklet contains instructions for additional accessories. Please keep safe for future reference. Please contact the Customer Service for further information on how to purchase accessories.

• Start by turning the selector button (A1) to the desired position according to the recipe.
• You can add food through the hole in the lid (B2) during preparation.
• To stop the appliance, turn the button (A1) to «0».

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