User manual BOSCH MCM 4250/01

[. . . ] Switch off and unplug: q before fitting or removing parts q after use q before cleaning Never use your fingers to push food down the feed tube. Before removing the lid from the bowl or liquidiser from the power unit:q switch off; q wait until the attachment/blades have completely stopped; Allow hot liquids to cool before blending in the liquidiser - if you haven't fitted the lid securely and it comes off, you could get splashed. This machine will be damaged and may cause injury if the interlock mechanism is subjected to excessive force. To prevent damage to the interlock mechanism:q Always lock the bowl to the power unit before attempting to fit the lid. [. . . ] Process until the desired consistency has been reached, then add to the remainder of the liquid. Nuts Chop nuts for cakes and biscuits by placing into the bowl and processing until the desired consistency is obtained. Cake making Sponge type cakes are best made by the `all in one method'. All the ingredients are placed into the bowl and processed until smooth - approximately 10 seconds. A `soft tub' margarine used straight from the refrigerator and cut into 2cm/3/4in cubes should always be used. Savoury dips/spreads Place the solid ingredients into the bowl in 2. 5cm/1in cubes. Add the cream etc. , and continue to process until the ingredients are well blended. Batters With the knife blade in position place the dry ingredients, egg and a little liquid in the bowl, process until smooth. Add the remaining liquid down the feed tube whilst the machine is operating. Yeast dough Place the flour, fat and other dry ingredients into the bowl and process for a few seconds to mix. With the machine running add the liquid mixture down the feed tube and continue processing until the mixture forms a dough and becomes smooth in appearance and elastic to touch - this will take 45-60 seconds. To ensure the long life of your liquidiser, never run it for longer than 60 seconds. Switch off as soon as you've got the right consistency. Don't process spices - they may damage the plastic. The machine won't work if the liquidiser is fitted incorrectly. Don't put dry ingredients into the liquidiser before switching on. If necessary, cut them into pieces; remove the filler cap; then with the machine running, drop them through one by one. Don't use the liquidiser as a storage container. Never blend more than 1 litre (13/4 pts) - less for frothy liquids like milkshakes. slicing and shredding plates what the cutting plates can do. slicing plate - slices carrots, potato, cabbage, cucumber, courgette, beetroot, onion. shredding plate - grates cheese, carrot, potato and foods of a similar texture. to assemble the plate carrier 1 Clip the spacer onto the end of the plate carrier . [. . . ] Process until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs (approximately 6 seconds - don't overprocess as it will continue mixing when the water is added. ) With the machine running add the water down the feed tube and process until one or two balls of pastry are formed. Remove the pastry from the bowl and gather together by hand to prevent overprocessing. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes before using. liquidiser 1 Fill with warm water, fit the lid and filler cap, then switch on for 20-30 seconds. q Don't leave the liquidiser in water to soak. [. . . ]