Kenwood FP 185: English

English

safety

to use the food processor

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The blades and plates are very sharp, handle with care. Always hold the

1 Fit the bowl onto the processor base - handle towards the back - lower and

knife blade by the finger grip at the top, away from the cutting

turn clockwise until it locks firmly into place .

edge, both when handling and cleaning.

2 Add an attachment over the food processor drive.

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Always remove the knife blade before pouring contents from the bowl.

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Always fit the bowl and attachment onto the machine before adding ingredients.

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Keep hands and utensils out of the processor bowl and liquidiser jug whilst

3 Fit the lid onto the bowl - feed tube towards the back of the machine . Turn

connected to the power supply.

clockwise until the arrow on the lid aligns with the raised line on the body of the

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Switch off and unplug:

processor .

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before fitting or removing parts

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Failure to correctly fit the lid will prevent your food processor

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after use

from operating.

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before cleaning

4 Switch on by moving the on/off/pulse lever to ‘I’ and process until the desired

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Never use your fingers to push food down the feed tube. Always use the pusher

consistency is achieved OR move the lever to the pulse ‘P’ position to operate

supplied.

the tool fitted to the bowl in a start/stop action. The pulse feature operates the

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Before removing the lid from the bowl or liquidiser from the power unit:-

motor and keeps it running for as long as it is held in position. This will allow you

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switch off;

to control the texture of various foods eg when processing meat.

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wait until the attachment/blades have completely stopped;

5 Switch off and reverse the above procedure to remove the bowl, lid and

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Allow hot liquids to cool before blending in the liquidiser - if you haven’t fitted

attachments.

the lid securely and it comes off, you could get splashed.

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The lid can only be removed when the on/off/pulse lever is in the ‘0’ position.

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This machine will be damaged and may cause injury if the

important

interlock mechanism is subjected to excessive force.

Your processor is not suitable for crushing or grinding coffee beans, spices or

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To prevent damage to the interlock mechanism:-

converting granulated sugar to caster sugar.

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Always lock the bowl to the power unit before attempting to fit

When adding almond essence or flavouring to mixtures avoid contact with the

the lid.

plastic as this may result in permanent marking.

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Always unlock the lid before attempting to remove the bowl

maximum capacities

from the power unit.

egg whites 6

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This machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without

chopping meat 300g/10oz

supervision.

shortcrust pastry flour weight 250g/9oz

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Never use an unauthorised attachment.

yeast dough flour weight 340g/12oz

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Don’t let children play with this machine.

one stage sponge cake total weight 800g/1lb 12oz

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Never leave the machine on unattended.

soup with canopy 800ml/1.3pt

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Never use a damaged machine. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service’.

liquidiser 1 litre/1

3

⁄4 pts.

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Never let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.

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Don’t let excess cord hang over the edge of a table or worktop or touch hot

surfaces.

using the attachments

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Never misuse your food processor and only use it for its intended domestic use.

knife blade

before plugging in

This blade is the most versatile of all the attachments. The texture you get is

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Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the

determined by the length of processing time. For coarser textures use the

underside of your appliance.

‘pulse’ feature checking the consistency regularly.

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This appliance complies with European Economic Community Directive

89/336/EEC.

what the knife blade can do.

before using for the first time

Raw meat

Make ‘mince’ by trimming raw meat of any excess fat and cutting into 2cm/

3

1 Remove all packaging including the plastic blade covers from the knife blade.

⁄4in

These covers should be discarded as they are to protect the blade during

cubes, place into the bowl and operate for approximately 10 seconds or until

manufacture and transit only.

the desired texture is achieved. The longer you run the machine the smoother

2 Wash the parts: see ‘cleaning’.

the texture will be.

3 Wrap excess cord around the cord stowage at the back of the appliance.

Cooked meat

Follow the method for raw meat but process for a shorter time.

key

Vegetables

 safety interlock

Cut the vegetables into pieces approximately 2.5cm/1in in size. Process foods

 pusher

having a similar texture together eg harder vegetables like carrots and potatoes

 feed tube

or softer ones like mushrooms, tomatoes or cooked vegetables.

 lid

Biscuit and breadcrumbs

 bowl

Drop pieces down the feed tube whilst the machine is operating.

 food processor drive

Shortcrust pastry and scones

 on/off/pulse lever

Put the flour into the bowl. Use fat straight from the refrigerator and cut into

2cm/

3

⁄4in cubes. Process until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs but take

attachments

care not to overprocess. Leave the machine running and add the liquid down

 liquidiser

the feed tube. Process until one or two balls of pastry are formed. Chill before

 knife blade

use.

 shredding plate

Soups

 slicing plate

Purée soups either before or after cooking. Drain the ingredients and place into

 plate carrier

the bowl with a small quantity of liquid from the recipe. Process until the desired

 spacer

consistency has been reached, then add to the remainder of the liquid.

 whisk

Nuts

 maxi blend canopy

Chop nuts for cakes and biscuits by placing into the bowl and processing until

 spatula

the desired consistency is obtained.

Cake making

 Citrus press is an optional accessory and may not be included in your pack.

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Sponge type cakes are best made by the ‘all in one method’. All the ingredients

citrus press (optional attachment)

are placed into the bowl and processed until smooth - approximately 10

seconds. A ‘soft tub’ margarine used straight from the refrigerator and cut into

The citrus press is used to juice citrus fruit ie oranges, lemons, limes and

2cm/

3

⁄4

in cubes should always be used.

grapefruits.

1 Fit the bowl onto the processor. Add the strainer and turn clockwise until the fin

Savoury dips/spreads

on the strainer aligns with the mark on the processor body .

Place the solid ingredients into the bowl in 2.5cm/1in cubes. Process until finely

2 Attach the cone onto the drive shaft turning until it drops all the way down .

chopped. Add the cream etc., and continue to process until the ingredients are

3 Cut the fruit in half. Switch on and press the fruit onto the cone.

well blended.

Batters

liquidiser

With the knife blade in position place the dry ingredients, egg and a little liquid in

Use the liquidiser for fine soups, drinks and mayonnaise.

the bowl, process until smooth. Add the remaining liquid down the feed tube

whilst the machine is operating.

to use the liquidiser

1 Remove the outlet cover .

Yeast dough

2 Put the ingredients into the jug.

Place the flour, fat and other dry ingredients into the bowl and process for a few

3 Screw the lid and filler cap onto the jug.

seconds to mix. With the machine running add the liquid mixture down the feed

4 Screw the jug onto the outlet.

tube and continue processing until the mixture forms a dough and becomes

5 Switch on.

smooth in appearance and elastic to touch - this will take 45-60 seconds. Allow

6 After using the liquidiser always replace the outlet cover.

the dough to rise then re-knead for 10 seconds.

important

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The liquidiser attachment will work only with the processor bowl

whisk

and lid in position.

Use for egg whites and cream only. The whisk is unsuitable for other recipes.

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When using the liquidiser outlet we recommend that there are no

Make sure the bowl and whisk are free from any traces of grease or egg yolk

tools in the processor bowl.

when whisking egg whites.

hints

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When making mayonnaise, put all the ingredients, except the oil into the liquidiser.

slicing and shredding plates

Then with the machine running, pour the oil into the filler cap and let it run through.

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Thick mixtures, eg pates and dips, may need scraping down. If it’s difficult to

what the cutting plates can do.

process, add more liquid.

slicing plate - slices carrots, potato, cabbage, cucumber, courgette, beetroot,

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Allow hot liquids to cool before blending in the liquidiser – if you haven’t fitted

onion.

the lid securely and it comes off, you could get splashed.

shredding plate - grates cheese, carrot, potato and foods of a similar texture.

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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.

to assemble the plate carrier

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Don’t process spices - they may damage the plastic.

1 Clip the spacer onto the end of the plate carrier .

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The machine won’t work if the liquidiser is fitted incorrectly.

2 Select the desired plate and fit into the carrier with the cutting side uppermost.

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Don’t put dry ingredients into the liquidiser before switching on. If necessary, cut

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Locate one end of the plate under the rim and press the other end into position

them into pieces; remove the filler cap; then with the machine running, drop

it will only fit one way round .

them through one by one.

important

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Don’t use the liquidiser as a storage container. Keep it empty before and after

When using the slicing and shredding plates the spacer must be clipped into

use.

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position on the end of the carrier.

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Never blend more than 1 litre (1

⁄4 pts) - less for frothy liquids like milkshakes.

using the cutting plates

cleaning

shredding plate

Cut pieces of food to fit the feed tube. Fill the tube almost to the top and push

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Always switch off and unplug before cleaning.

down using the pusher with an even pressure whilst the machine is running.

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Never let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.

Longer shreds can be obtained by stacking pieces horizontally in the feed tube

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Handle blades and cutting plates with care - they are extremely sharp.

eg carrot.

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Some foods will discolour the plastic. This is perfectly normal. It won’t harm the

slicing plate

plastic or affect the flavour of your food. Rubbing with a cloth dipped in

If necessary cut food to fit the feed tube. Core foods such as apples and

vegetable oil helps remove discolouring.

peppers. Pack the food in an upright position in the feed tube. The height

power unit

should be slightly shorter than the feed tube. Using the pusher, push down with

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Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.

an even pressure whilst the machine is running.

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Wrap excess cord around the cord stowage at the back of the appliance.

hints

liquidiser

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Use fresh ingredients.

1 Fill with warm water, fit the lid and filler cap, then switch on for 20-30 seconds.

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Don’t cut food up too small. Fill the feed tube fairly full, this prevents food from

2 Empty, then rinse. If it’s still dirty, use a brush.

slipping sideways during processing.

3 Wipe, then leave to air-dry.

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When slicing or shredding: food placed upright comes out shorter than food

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Don’t leave the liquidiser in water to soak. And don’t leave water inside it.

placed horizontally.

other parts

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After using a cutting plate there will always be a small amount of waste on the

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Wash by hand, then dry thoroughly.

plate or in the food.

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All attachments (except liquidiser) can be washed on the top rack of your

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Do not allow food to build up to the underside of the plate - empty regularly.

dishwasher.

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Push food down the feed tube using an even pressure.

service and customer care

maxi blend canopy

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If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced by Kenwood or

When blending, use the maxi blend canopy in conjunction with the knife blade.

an authorised Kenwood repairer.

It allows you to increase the liquid processing capacity of the bowl and improve

the chopping performance of the blade.

If you need help with:

1 Place the canopy into the bowl over the knife blade - do not push down .

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using your appliance or

2 Fit the lid - the lid will ensure that the canopy is located at the correct height .

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servicing, spare parts or repairs

Contact the shop where you bought your appliance.

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