FP550 - Food processor BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Food processor
Model	FP550
Power Supply	Standard household voltage (check rating plate)
Bowl Capacity	Up to 1 liter (blending, mixing), max 500 g chopping
Speed Settings	5 speeds plus pulse (P position)
Main Functions	Chopping, blending, mixing, kneading, beating, whisking, grating, slicing, citrus juicing
Accessories Included	Metal blade, plastic mixing blade, whisk attachment, grating/slicing discs, disc holder, citrus juicer (large and small cones, filter basket)
Safety Features	Lid lock prevents operation if not secured; double insulation; upper power outlet hood lock
Maximum Operating Time	3 minutes for whisk and citrus juicer; 2 minutes for other attachments
Cleaning	Accessories dishwasher safe (except whisk); motor unit wipe with damp cloth only
Guarantee	24 months from date of purchase (subject to terms)
Weight (approx.)	Not specified in manual; estimated ~3 kg
Dimensions (approx.)	Not specified; typical food processor size
Material	Plastic bowl and accessories, stainless steel blades
Country of Origin	United Kingdom (designed/manufactured)

Frequently Asked Questions - FP550 BLACK & DECKER

How do I assemble the food processor for chopping?

Place the bowl on the motor unit, lock by turning handle right. Insert metal blade onto spindle, add ingredients, place lid with feeder tube to the right, rotate lid counter-clockwise until it locks. The machine will not operate if lid is not secured.

What is the autoclean function and how do I use it?

The autoclean function helps clean the bowl or attachments. Fill with warm soapy water, secure the lid, place on the correct power outlet, and press the autoclean button several times. Then rinse thoroughly.

Can I put all parts in the dishwasher?

Most accessories (bowl, blades, discs, citrus juicer parts) are dishwasher safe except the whisk attachment. Clean the motor unit only with a damp cloth; do not immerse in water.

How much food can I process at once?

Maximum capacities: chopping 500 g raw meat/vegetables, blending up to 1 liter liquid, mixing/kneading up to 1 kg dough, whisking up to 0.5 liters cream, citrus juicing up to 1 liter juice.

Why doesn't the food processor start?

Check that the appliance is plugged in, the bowl and lid are properly locked, and the upper power outlet hood is closed when using the lower outlet. If using the upper outlet (FP600 only), ensure the processor bowl and lid are locked.

Is the FP550 suitable for kneading dough?

Yes, use the plastic mixing blade at speed 5 to knead up to 1 kg of dough. Do not use the whisk attachment for kneading.

What safety features does the FP550 have?

The appliance has a lid lock that prevents operation if the lid is not correctly positioned. It also has double insulation for electrical safety. Always handle blades carefully and use the pusher to feed food.

Can I use the blender attachment with the FP550?

No, the blender and grinding mill attachments are only compatible with the FP600 model. The FP550 does not have the upper power outlet hood for those attachments.

How long is the warranty?

Black & Decker offers a 24-month warranty from the date of purchase for defective materials or workmanship. Keep your proof of purchase. The guarantee does not cover misuse, commercial use, or repairs by unauthorized persons.

How should I store the food processor?

Store in a dry place out of reach of children. Ensure all parts are clean and dry before storing. Keep the power cord away from heat and sharp edges.

USER MANUAL FP550 BLACK & DECKER

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FOOD PROCESSOR FP550/FP600

Thank you for choosing Black & Decker. We hope that you will enjoy using this product for many years.

OVERVIEW (fig. A-G)

1. Electronic speed selector
2. Auto clean button
3. Upper power outlet hood
4. Upper power outlet
5. Lid locking slot
6. Lower power outlet
7. Motor unit
8. Food pusher with measuring section
9. Lid with feeder tube
10. Processor bowl
11. Metal blade
12. Plastic mixing blade
13. Whisk attachment
14. Grating/slicing discs
15. Disc holder
16. Large juicing cone
17. Small juicing cone
18. Juicer filter basket
19. Lid (FP600 only)
20. Grinding mill (FP600 only)
21. Lid stopper (FP600 only)
22. Lid (FP600 only)
23. Blender attachment (FP600 only)

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

FP550/FP600

Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:

98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN 55014, EN 60335, EN 61000

L_pA (sound pressure) dB(A) 77
Hand/arm weighted vibration value m/s	2	< 2.5

Kevin Hewitt

Director of Consumer Engineering

Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG, United Kingdom

INTENDED USE

Your Black & Decker food processor has been designed for preparing food and beverage ingredients as described in this manual.

This product is intended for household use only.

WARNING SYMBOLS

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Denotes risk of personal injury or damage to the product in case of non-observance of the instructions in this manual.

Denotes risk of electric shock.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

◆ Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
◆ Read this entire manual carefully before using the appliance.
- The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

◆ Retain this manual for future reference.

ENGLISH

Using your appliance

◆ Do not touch moving parts.
◆ Make sure that the appliance is switched off before connecting to or disconnecting from the power supply.
◆ Handle the blades carefully; they are extremely sharp.
◆ Remove the blades before emptying the bowl of its contents.
◆ Always use the pusher to push food down the feeder tube; never use your fingers, a fork, a spoon, a knife or any other utensil.
◆ Never operate the appliance while empty.
◆ Always take care when using the appliance.
- Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not allow the power supply cord to hang over the edge of your work top or table.
◆ Do not place the appliance on or near heat sources or in a heated oven.
◆ Do not use the appliance near flammable or explosive materials.
◆ Do not use the appliance outdoors.
◆ Always protect the motor unit from water or excessive humidity.
◆ Operate the appliance only with dry hands.
If the power supply cord is damaged during use, disconnect the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before disconnecting from the power supply.
◆ Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before fitting or removing parts and before cleaning.
◆ Always place the appliance on a level surface with adequate free space on all sides.

Safety of others

◆ Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance.
Do not allow children or animals to come near the work area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

After use

◆ Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the socket before leaving it unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.
- When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry place. Children should not have access to stored appliances.

Inspection and repairs

◆ Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective parts. Check for breakage of parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
◆ Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective.
◆ Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent.
◆ Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of damage, ageing and wear.
◆ Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective.
If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.
◆ Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

◆ Before use, check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

This appliance is double insulated in accordance with EN 60335; therefore no earth wire is required.

To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor unit in water or other liquid.

ASSEMBLY

Processor bowl (fig. H)

The processor bowl can be used to mix, blend, chop or knead large quantities of food.

◆ Close the upper power outlet hood.

◆ Place the bowl onto the lower power outlet so that the unlocked padlock symbol aligns with the arrow. Rotate the handle to the right until the bowl is locked into position and the locked padlock symbol aligns with the arrow.
◆ Slide the required accessory onto the spindle.
◆ Place the ingredients into the bowl.
◆ Place the lid onto the bowl with the feeder tube to the right of the lid locking slot.
◆ Rotate the lid counter-clockwise, while holding down the upper power outlet hood, until the lid locks into the lid locking slot.

The food processor will not operate if the lid is not correctly locked into position.

Citrus juicer (fig. 1)

◆ Check that the upper power outlet hood is closed.
◆ Place the bowl onto the lower power outlet so that the unlocked padlock symbol aligns with the arrow. Rotate the handle to the right until the bowl is locked into position and the locked padlock symbol aligns with the arrow.
◆ Place the filter basket onto the bowl with the locking spur on the basket to the right of lid locking slot.
◆ Rotate the basket counter-clockwise until the spur locks into the locking slot.
◆ Fit the cone into the hole in the filter basket.
◆ For large pieces of fruit, place the large cone over the smaller cone.

Blender attachment (fig. J) (FP600 only)

Use the blender attachment for fine blending of raw ingredients and blending of cooked ingredients to a very smooth consistency.

◆ Raise the upper power outlet hood.
◆ Place the ingredients into the blender jug.
◆Lock the lid by aligning the locked padlock symbol with the arrow. The spur on the lid must be fit into the locking slot on the top of the jug's handle.
◆ If the lid is not properly positioned, the appliance will not operate.
Once the blender jug and lid are locked into place on the motor unit, the lid cannot be removed.

◆ Place the blender onto the upper power outlet with the unlocked padlock symbol aligned with the arrow. Rotate the jug counterclockwise so that the locked padlock symbol and the arrow are aligned. The jug is now in the proper position.
◆ To remove the jug, rotate clockwise.

Grinding attachment (fig. K) (FP600 only)

Use the grinding mill for fine chopping or grinding of small pieces. The grinding mill is ideal for nuts, coffee, herbs and spices.

◆ Raise the upper power outlet hood.
◆ Place the ingredients in the mill and lock the lid into position.
◆ Place the grinding mill onto the upper power outlet with the unlocked padlock symbol aligned with the arrow.
◆ Turn the mill counter-clockwise until the locked padlock symbol is aligned with the arrow. The mill is now in position.
◆ To remove, turn the mill clockwise

USE

Do not run the appliance for periods in excess of 3 minutes (whisk, citrus juicer) or 2 minutes (other attachments).

Operating the appliance

◆ Fit the desired attachment.
◆ Plug the appliance in.
◆ Switch the appliance on: Rotate the dial to select the desired speed setting (1-5).

The setting can be varied during processing.

For greater control, rotate the dial to the P position for pulse control, which will permit intermittent bursts of power.

- Switch the appliance off: Rotate the dial to the '0' position.

Please be aware of the following safety features when operating the appliance:

- When using the lower power outlet: The upper power outlet hood must be locked into place and the processor lid must be locked into the lid locking slot.

ENGLISH

- When using the upper power outlet (FP600 only): The processor bowl must be in place with the lid locked while using the blender or the grinding mill.

Processor bowl

The processor bowl can be used with the following accessories:

◆ Chopping blade
♦ Grating/slicing discs
◆ Whisk attachment
♦ Mixing blade

Chopping (fig. L)

◆ Use the metal chopping blade.
◆ Set the speed to 5. For greater control, use the pulse button.
◆ You can chop up to 500 g of raw or cooked meat, fish, vegetables, etc.

Blending (fig. L)

◆ Use the metal chopping blade.
◆ Select a speed between 3 and 5.
◆ You can blend up to 1 litre of soup, stewed fruit, etc.

Mixing/kneading (fig. L)

◆ Use the plastic mixing blade.
◆ Set the speed to 5.
◆ You can mix up to 1 kg of pastry, dough, cake mixture, batter, biscuit mix, etc.

Beating & whisking (fig. L)

◆ Use the whisk attachment.
◆ Select a speed between 1 and 5 depending on the consistency of the food.
- Never use the whisk attachment to knead dough or to mix cake mixtures.
- You can use the whisk attachment to prepare up to 0.5 litres of mayonnaise, sauce, whipped cream, etc.

Grating & slicing (fig. M)

◆ Select the required slicing disc.
◆ Fit the slicing disc into the disc holder.
◆ Use the pusher to feed food into the feeder tube.
◆ Select a speed between 2 and 5 to start.

◆ The slicing/grating discs can slice and grate vegetables up to 500 g.

Citrus juicer

◆ Cut the citrus fruit in half across the middle (not end to end).
◆ Place one half of a citrus fruit onto the cone.
◆ Set the speed to 1 to start the machine.

You can press up to 1 litre of juice before emptying the bowl.

Blender attachment (FP600 only)

• Select a speed between 1 and 5 to start blending. For greater control, use the pulse button.
  ◆ During blending, ingredients can be added using the slot in the lid stopper.
• Never fill the blender jug with boiling liquid. You can blend up to 1.2 litres of extra smooth soup, sauce, cream, fruit purée, milkshake, cocktail, or batter.

Grinding attachment (FP600 only)

◆ Set the speed to 5 to start the appliance.
◆ For greater control use the pulse button.
◆ You can chop or grind up to 100 g of ingredients.

Autoclean function

◆Pour warm, soapy water into the blender jug, grinding mill or processor bowl.
◆ Secure the lid and locate the jug, mill or bowl onto the correct power outlet.
◆ Press the Autoclean button several times.
◆ Once the unit is clean, pour out the soapy water and rinse thoroughly.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the socket.

◆ Remove the bowl by turning it clockwise.
◆ Wash and dry the accessories (they are all dishwasher proof except for the whisk).

- If the accessories have become discoloured by food (carrots, oranges, etc.) rub gently with a cloth dipped in cooking oil and then wash as normal.

Do not place the motor unit in or near running water. Wipe with a damp cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

◆ Check that the appliance is properly plugged in.
◆ Check that the accessories are properly locked onto the motor unit.
◆ Check that the lids are secured properly.
When using the processor bowl, check that the upper power outlet hood is properly closed.
- When using the upper power outlet (FP600 only), check that the processor bowl and lid are correctly locked into position.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Black & Decker provides a facility for recycling Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. This service is provided free of charge. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.

You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

GUARANTEE

Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:

◆ The product has been used for trade, professional or hire purposes;
◆ The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;
◆The product has sustained damage through foreign objects, substances or accidents;
◆ Repairs have been attempted by persons other than authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.

To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

ROBOT PER ALIMENTI FP550/FP600

Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG, United Kingdom

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Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG, United Kingdom

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