User manual KENWOOD CHEF KM400

[. . . ] 6 Do not operate any appliances with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorised service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 7 Remove beaters from mixer before washing. 8 The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury. [. . . ] before using for the first time 1 Remove all packaging. 2 Wash the parts: see `care and cleaning', page 6. attachment outlets the mixer know your Kenwood kitchen machine high-speed outlet citrus juicer outlet slow-speed outlet tool socket mixer head outlet catch bowl head-lift lever on/off and speed switch power unit K-beater whisk dough hook spatula 1 KENWOOD CHEF KM300, 400, 410 / MAJOR KM600, 800, 810 the mixer K-beater whisk q q dough hook q the mixing tools and some of their uses For making cakes, biscuits, pastry, icing, fillings, éclairs and mashed potato. For eggs, cream, batters, fatless sponges, meringues, cheesecakes, mousses, soufflés. Don't use the whisk for heavy mixtures (eg creaming fat and sugar) - you could damage it. For yeast mixtures. to use your mixer 1 Turn the head-lift lever anti-clockwise to insert a tool 2 3 4 5 q to remove a tool 6 hints q q q and raise the mixer head till it locks. Fit the bowl onto the base - press down and turn clockwise Turn the head-lift lever anti-clockwise and lower the mixer head till it locks. Select a speed, then switch on by turning the speed switch. Switch off and scrape the bowl with the spatula frequently. Eggs at room temperature are best for whisking. Before whisking egg whites, make sure there's no grease or egg yolk on the whisk or bowl. Use cold ingredients for pastry unless your recipe says otherwise. points for bread making Never exceed the maximum capacities below - you'll overload the machine. If you hear the machine labouring, switch off, remove half the dough and do each half separately. The ingredients mix best if you put the liquid in first. maximum capacities KM300, 400, 410 models KM600, 800, 810 models q important q q q shortcrust pastry stiff yeast dough British type soft yeast dough continental type fruit cake mix egg whites q q q q q q q Flour weight: 680g - 1lb 8oz Flour weight: 1. 36kg - 3lb Total weight: 2. 18kg - 4lb 13oz Flour weight: 1. 3kg - 2lb 14oz Total weight: 2. 5kg - 5lb 8oz Total weight: 2. 72kg - 6lb 12 Flour weight: 910g Flour weight: 1. 5kg Total weight: 2. 4kg Flour weight: 2. 6kg Total weight: 5kg Total weight: 4. 55kg 16 - 2lb 3lb 5oz 5lb 5oz 5lb 12oz 11lb 10lb K-beater q q q q q whisk dough hook q q speeds creaming fat and sugar start on min, gradually increasing to 5. beating eggs into creamed mixtures 4 - `max'. all in one cakes start on min speed, gradually increase to max. Start on `min', gradually increasing to 1. for cleaning see page 6 2 KENWOOD CHEF KM300, 400, 410 / MAJOR KM600, 800, 810 troubleshooting q solution q problem The whisk or K-beater knocks against the bottom of the bowl or isn't reaching the ingredients in the bottom of the bowl. 2 Raise the mixer head and insert the whisk or beater. 3 Hold it, then loosen the nut 4 Lower the mixer head. 5 Adjust the height by turning the shaft. [. . . ] This is normal - just wipe it off. when you first use power unit bowls q q q q q tools q q splashguard q Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry. Never use abrasives or immerse in water. If you have a stainless steel bowl, never use a wire brush, steel wool or bleach. Keep away from heat (cooker tops, ovens, microwaves). [. . . ]