This document describes the Cooks Professional Multi-Function Food Processor, a versatile kitchen appliance designed for domestic use.
Function Description
The Cooks Professional Multi-Function Food Processor is a comprehensive kitchen tool capable of performing a variety of food preparation tasks. It combines the functionalities of a food processor and a blender, making it suitable for chopping, slicing, grating, mixing, and blending. The appliance is designed to handle a range of ingredients, from vegetables and fruits to dough and cake mixtures.
Key functions include:
- Chopping: Utilizes a metal chopping blade for ingredients like chocolate, cheese, and onions.
- Slicing: Features thick and thin slicing blades for various vegetables, as well as a French fry blade for potatoes.
- Grating: Equipped with fine and coarse grating blades for cheese, chocolate, bread, and other vegetables.
- Mixing: A plastic dough blade is provided for mixing cake mixtures and eggs.
- Blending: The blender jug and lid allow for blending liquids and soft ingredients.
The appliance is designed for ease of use, with a control dial for speed adjustment and an access hole in the blender lid for adding ingredients during operation.
Important Technical Specifications
- Voltage: 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
- Power: 1000W
- Maximum Continuous Use Time (Food Processor KB): 1 minute
- Maximum Continuous Use Time (Blender KB): 1 minute
These specifications indicate a powerful motor suitable for various processing tasks, but with recommended limits on continuous operation to prevent overheating and ensure longevity.
Usage Features
The food processor is designed with user safety and convenience in mind.
Before First Use:
- Remove all packaging and dispose of correctly.
- Clean all accessories with hot, soapy water and dry thoroughly.
- Place the unit on a flat level surface.
General Instructions for Use (Food Processor):
- Place the unit on a flat level surface.
- Place the mixing bowl on to the unit and turn it gently until it locks into place.
- Insert the drive shaft.
- Select the appropriate attachment (e.g., chopping blade, slicing blade) and secure it over the drive shaft or onto the blade adaptor disc. Ensure the blade adaptor disc is correctly positioned before placing the drive shaft.
- Attach the lid to the bowl and lock into place.
- Plug the unit into the mains power supply and switch on at the socket.
- Select a speed using the control dial.
- Feed ingredients into the bowl using the feeding tube and food pusher, avoiding excessive pressure.
- Once processing is complete, turn off at the control and switch off at the mains power supply socket.
- Remove the lid by turning it anti-clockwise, then remove the accessory and ingredients.
Choosing the Right Accessory:
- Metal chopping blade: For chopping chocolate, cheese, and onions.
- Plastic dough blade: For mixing cake mixtures and eggs.
- French fry blade: For slicing potatoes.
- Thick slice blade: For slicing vegetables.
- Thin slice blade: For thinly slicing vegetables.
- Fine grating blade: For finely grating cheese, chocolate, and bread.
- Coarse grating blade: For coarsely grating cheese and vegetables.
Using the Blender Jug:
- Place the unit on a flat level surface.
- Place the blender jug onto the motor base, turning gently until it locks into place.
- Prepare and add ingredients to the blender.
- Secure the lid.
- Turn the speed control dial to the desired speed.
- Water or additional ingredients can be added through the access hole cap during blending.
- After blending, turn off at the control and switch off at the mains power supply socket.
- Remove the lid, then the jug, and pour out the ingredients.
Tips for Successful Blending:
- Avoid overloading the food processor; work in small batches for best results.
- Chop large ingredients into smaller chunks before processing.
- Do not force food into the food processor; allow it to work at its own pace.
- The pulse button can be used to initiate the blending process.
- Use a lower speed for soft ingredients to prevent them from turning into a paste.
- When preparing dough, use the dough blade and a low speed.
- Never leave the food processor unattended while it is switched on.
- The food processor will only operate if the blender jug or mixing bowl is correctly locked into place.
Safety Information and General Warnings:
- To prevent electric shock, do not place the base or motor in water or other liquids.
- This appliance is not intended for use by children under 8 years old or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities unless supervised.
- Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
- When not in use, before cleaning, when removing or installing accessories, and before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the mains power supply.
- Always avoid contact with moving parts.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or if the appliance shows any indication of a malfunction. Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in any way.
- This product must only be used with the attachments supplied. Use of any other attachments may result in damage to the appliance or injury to the user.
- This appliance is not suitable for use outdoors.
- Do not let the power cable hang over the edge of a table or counter-top, nor let it meet hot surfaces.
- To prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the appliance, keep hands and utensils out of containers while processing and away from moving blades. A rubber spatula may be used, but only when the appliance is not operating.
- Blades are very sharp; handle with care. Always store the appliance out of the reach of children.
- Make sure the blade or disc is fully stopped before removing the cover.
- Always begin processing at the lowest speed setting.
- To avoid injury, never place the cutting blade or disc on the base without first installing the bowl on the housing correctly.
- Never move the appliance when it is in use.
- Do not operate this appliance for more than 60 seconds continuously. After 60 seconds of operation, allow it to cool for 2 minutes and then resume operation.
- Not suitable for commercial purposes.
Plug Wiring:
- The appliance is fitted with a plug compliant with BS 1363. Only high-quality 13A (square pin) plugs compliant with this standard should be fitted.
- Wires are coloured as follows: Brown (Live), Blue (Neutral), Yellow & Green (Earth).
- If the appliance has a 2-core cable, it is double insulated and will not have the yellow and green earth wire.
- It is essential that wires are attached only to their designated positions in the plug.
- Fuses must be replaced with the same rating as the original; refer to the fuse rating stated on the plug. Only genuine fuses compliant with BS 1362 should be used.
Maintenance Features
Proper cleaning and maintenance ensure the longevity and safe operation of the food processor.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
- Always unplug the food processor from the mains power supply prior to any cleaning and maintenance.
- All non-electric accessories can be washed in warm soapy water and dried thoroughly.
- All electrical parts may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasives.
- Do not immerse the motor unit in water.
- Do not operate the machine for more than one minute at a time; allow it to cool for 3 minutes between use. Do not repeat this cycle more than three times.
- After 3 cycles, turn the machine off and allow it to cool to room temperature.
Guarantee:
- The product is guaranteed for domestic use against manufacturing faults for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
- An extended 2-year warranty can be registered online at www.cooksprofessional.co.uk/extended-warranty within 30 days of purchase.
- The guarantee is invalid if the product has been misused, neglected, or subjected to an attempted repair by anyone other than an authorized service centre.
- Normal wear and tear is not covered.
Recycling:
- Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
- Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
- All products with the crossed-out wheelie bin symbol must be recycled.
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