User manual KENWOOD KMC550-KMC500 DATASHEET

[. . . ] Take care when lifting this appliance as it is heavy. Ensure the head is locked and that the bowl, tools, outlet covers and cord are secure before lifting. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. [. . . ] 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 CHEF MAJOR CH EF important shortcrust pastry stiff yeast dough soft yeast dough fruit cake mix egg whites 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 - 2lb Flour weight: 1. 5kg - 3lb 5oz Total weight: 2. 4kg - 5lb 5oz Flour weight: 2. 6kg - 5lb 12oz Total weight: 5kg - 11lb Total weight: 4. 55kg - 10lb 16 CH EF K-beater whisk dough hook speed switch creaming fat and sugar start on min, gradually increasing to `max'. beating eggs into creamed mixtures 4 - `max'. folding in flour, fruit etc Min - 1 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 troubleshooting solution 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. Ideally the whisk/K-beater should be almost touching the bottom of the bowl 6 Raise the head, hold the whisk/K-beater and tighten the nut. solution problem The mixer stops during operation. Then add the yeast and the sugar and leave to stand for about 10 minutes until frothy. other types of yeast: follow the manufacturer's instructions. Then add the flour (with fresh yeast if used), salt and lard. Knead at minimum speed for 45 - 60 seconds. Then increase to speed 1, adding more flour if necessary, until a dough has formed. Knead for 3 - 4 more minutes at speed 1 until the dough is smooth, elastic and leaves the sides of the bowl clean. Put the dough into a greased polythene bag or a bowl covered with a tea towel. Then leave somewhere warm until doubled in size. Half fill four 450g (1lb) greased tins with the dough, or shape it into rolls. Then cover with a tea towel and leave somewhere warm until doubled in size. Bake at 230°C/450°F/Gas Mark 8 for 30 - 35 minutes for loaves or 10 - 15 minutes for rolls. [. . . ] Spread this over one of the sponges, then put the other sponge on top. Spread the remaining cream on top and decorate with the remaining strawberries. meringues 4 egg whites 250g (9oz) icing sugar, sieved Line your baking tray with non-stick baking parchment. Whisk the egg whites and sugar at maximum speed for about 10 minutes until it stands in peaks. [. . . ]