The Bellini Intelli Kitchen Master (Model BTMKM600X) is a versatile kitchen appliance designed for a wide range of food preparation tasks, including chopping, mixing, blending, kneading, grating, and steaming. It features a central unit with an LCD screen, control panel, and a 2-liter stainless steel bowl.
Function Description:
The Intelli Kitchen Master combines multiple kitchen functions into one device. It can be used for:
- Chopping and Blending: Equipped with a sharp chopping blade, it can chop, mince, blend, crush ice, and grind ingredients.
- Mixing and Stirring: The mixing tool and stirring blade are designed for gentle stirring of delicate foods, whipping cream, beating egg whites, and preparing creamy mixtures and puddings. It offers 10 speed settings, with speeds 1-3 specifically for creamy mixtures and cooking with heat.
- Kneading: The stirring blade is also suitable for kneading dough.
- Steaming: The steam accessory, consisting of an outer tray, two inner trays, and a lid, allows for steaming meat, fish, and vegetables.
- Cooking: The appliance features a heating film technology in the base of the bowl, enabling cooking with a temperature range from 37°C to 100°C, including a dedicated "Steam" setting. The cooking function works in conjunction with speeds 1, 2, or 3.
- Filtering: The cooking basket can be used as a filter for fruit and vegetable juices after chopping and pureeing.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Bowl Capacity: 2-liter stainless steel bowl with 0.5-liter level marks.
- Temperature Range: 37°C to 100°C, with a "Steam" setting. Temperature intervals are 10°C.
- Speed Settings: 10 speeds for various tasks, plus a Pulse function.
- Timer: Programmable up to 60 minutes, with 1-second intervals for the first minute, then 30-second intervals.
- Power Indicator Light: Changes from red (standby) to blue (operating).
- Safety Features:
- Built-in safety lock between the lid and main unit; the appliance will not work if the lid is not correctly fitted.
- Two security sensors in the lid and base of the bowl.
- Soft start function for temperatures above 60°C to prevent splashing.
- Measuring cup can be locked into position for high-speed or Pulse functions to prevent splashing.
- Automatic shut-off and beep when programmed time or temperature is reached.
- "Bowl lid is open" warning symbol on LCD if lid is incorrectly closed.
- "Bowl incorrectly placed" warning symbol on LCD if bowl is not properly fitted.
- Overheat protection (E3 error).
Usage Features:
- Control Panel: Includes an LCD screen, On/Off button, Timer Dial, Temperature Dial, and Speed Control.
- On/Off Button: Starts and pauses operation.
- Pulse Button: Used for high-speed mixing and chopping in short bursts (3-4 seconds). Only available in OFF mode for safety.
- Timer Dial: Programs cooking/preparation time.
- Temperature Dial: Selects desired temperature (37°C to 100°C or Steam).
- Speed Dial: Selects mixing/chopping speed (1-10).
- Measuring Cup: Serves as a 100ml measuring cup, allows adding ingredients while the lid is closed, and helps maintain cooking temperature. It can be locked into position for high-speed operations.
- Cooking Basket: Placed inside the bowl for delicate foods (meatballs, fishballs), side dishes (rice, potatoes), and filtering juices.
- Spatula: Used for stirring, mixing ingredients, and lifting the cooking basket.
- Blade Assembly: Features a sharp chopping blade and a blunt stirring blade. Blades are easily removable for cleaning.
- Steam Cooking Water Requirement: 0.5 liters of water for 30 minutes of steaming; an additional 250ml for every 15 minutes thereafter.
- Adjustable Settings: Cooking time, temperature, and speed can be amended at any time during operation without stopping the machine.
- Troubleshooting: The manual provides solutions for common issues such as the unit not working, E3 error (overheat), blades jammed, burn marks, lid not locking, and cooking function not working at higher speeds.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning:
- All components and accessories should be cleaned thoroughly before first use and after each use.
- The main unit, cord, and plug should never be immersed in liquids.
- Stainless steel components are dishwasher safe; plastic components are recommended for hand washing.
- Special care must be taken when handling sharp blades.
- The sealing ring in the cover should be cleaned after each use.
- The blade assembly seal should be removed, and both parts dried before refitting.
- The cavity of the central unit should be cleaned with a damp towel and dried well.
- Addressing Caramelized Deposits: For recipes with high sugar or dairy content that may leave brown staining, a solution of white vinegar and water can be heated in the bowl, allowed to steam, then left overnight, and finally scrubbed with a fine scouring pad.
- Blade Care: Wash and dry blades thoroughly; do not leave them to soak.
- Storage: Store the unit indoors in a dry location.
- Warning: Do not use the mixing tool for kneading, do not use speeds 1-3 at the beginning of kneading, and do not mix frozen fruit or meat. Cease use immediately if excessive vibrations occur.