User manual KENWOOD FP250

[. . . ] FP250 series + + + k a k b before using your Kenwood appliance Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference. Remove all packaging and any labels. safety The blades and discs are very sharp, handle with care. Always hold the knife blade by the finger grip at the top, away from the cutting edge, both when handling and cleaning. Always remove the knife blade before pouring contents from the bowl. [. . . ] The length of the processing time will determine the texture achieved. For coarser textures use the pulse control. Use the knife blade for cake and pastry making, chopping raw and cooked meat, vegetables, nuts, pate, dips, pureeing soups and to also make crumbs from biscuits and bread. hints knife blade Cut food such as meat, bread, vegetables into cubes approximately 2cm/3/4in before processing. Biscuits should be broken into pieces and added down the feed tube whilst the machine is running. When making pastry use fat straight from the fridge cut into 2cm/3/4in. cubes. dough tool Place the dry ingredients in the bowl and add the liquid down the feed tube whilst the machine is running. Process until a smooth elastic ball of dough is formed this will take 60 secs. Re-kneading in the bowl is not recommended as it may cause the processor to become unstable. 3 twin beater geared whisk Use for light mixtures only eg egg whites, cream, evaporated milk and for whisking eggs and sugar for fatless sponges. Heavier mixtures such as fat and flour will damage it. citrus press Use the citrus press to squeeze the juice from citrus fruits (eg oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits). cone sieve using the whisk 1 Fit the drive shaft and bowl onto the power unit. 2 Push each beater securely into the drive head. 3 Fit the whisk by carefully turning until it drops over the drive shaft. 5 Fit the lid - ensuring the end of the shaft locates into the centre of the lid. 6 Switch on. to use the citrus press 1 Fit the drive shaft and bowl onto the power unit. 2 Fit the sieve into the bowl - ensuring the sieve handle is locked into position directly over the bowl handle. 3 Place the cone over the drive shaft turning until it drops all the way down. Then switch on and press the fruit onto the cone. The citrus press will not operate if the sieve is not locked correctly. important The whisk is not suitable for making one-stage cakes or creaming fat and sugar as these mixes will damage it. Always use the knife blade for cake making. hints Best results are obtained when the eggs are at room temperature. Ensure the bowl and whisks are clean and free from grease before whisking. care & cleaning slicing/shredding discs To use the discs. [. . . ] 2 Then add the water down the feed tube until the mixture looks like it is about to stick together. 3 Turn out the mixture onto a worksurface and shape by hand. For best results allow the pastry to rest before use. Place in a plastic bag or wrap in clingfilm and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes. 5 fruit cake 125g (5oz) block margarine (cut into cubes) 125g (5oz) caster sugar 2 eggs 80 - 100mls (5-6tbsp) milk 275g (11oz) mixed fruit 200g (8oz) self raising flour 5mls (1tsp) mixed spice 1 Fit the knife blade and place the cubed margarine and sugar in the bowl. [. . . ]