This document is a user manual for the Kenwood TYPE FDM78 food processor, which features a plastic goblet. It provides instructions in multiple languages, including English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Turkish, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Greek, Slovak, Ukrainian, and Arabic.
Function Description:
The Kenwood FDM78 is a versatile food processor designed for a wide range of kitchen tasks. It consists of a power unit and various attachments that allow for processing ingredients in different ways. The core functions include:
- Processing: Chopping, slicing, grating, pureeing, and mixing using the main bowl and its associated blades and discs.
- Blending: Preparing liquids, smoothies, soups, and sauces with the blender goblet.
- Dough Preparation: Kneading yeasted dough mixes with the dough tool.
- Whisking: Whipping cream, egg whites, and preparing light mixtures with the dual whisk.
- Grinding: Processing dry ingredients like nuts, coffee beans, and spices with the grinding mill.
- Juicing: Extracting juice from citrus fruits with the citrus juicer and from firm fruits and vegetables with the metal juice extractor.
- Folding: Gently folding light ingredients into heavier mixtures with the folding tool.
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific power ratings are not explicitly stated, the manual highlights several important operational and capacity specifications:
- Blender Goblet Capacity: Maximum 1.5 litres (53 fl oz), with less recommended for frothy liquids.
- Main Bowl Capacity: The maximum capacity level is marked on the bowl and should not be exceeded, especially when using slicing/grating discs. For cake mixes, it can handle 1.5 kg (3 lb 8 oz) flour weight.
- Grinding Mill Capacity: Recommended not to process more than 50g of spices at a time for optimum performance.
- Juice Extractor Capacity: Maximum 800g of fruit or vegetables at one time.
- Continuous Operation: The blender should not run for longer than 60 seconds. The compact chopper/grinder should not run continuously for longer than 60 seconds.
- Safety Interlocks: The appliance is equipped with safety interlocks to prevent operation if the bowl, lid, or attachments (blender, compact chopper/grinder) are not correctly fitted.
- Speed Control: Features a manual speed control and a pulse function for short bursts.
- Power On Light: Indicates when the appliance is plugged in and ready.
- Cord Storage: Located at the back of the power unit.
Usage Features:
The Kenwood FDM78 is designed for ease of use with several user-friendly features:
- Attachment Versatility: A wide array of standard and optional attachments cater to diverse culinary needs. Standard attachments include a knife blade, dough tool, dual whisk, max capacity disc, and various slicing/grating discs (4mm, 2mm). Optional attachments include an extra fine grater disc, fine Julienne disc, French fry disc, folding tool, mini bowl and blade, grinding mill, citrus juicer, metal juicer extractor, and an attachment storage box.
- Easy Assembly: Attachments are designed to fit securely onto the power unit and drive shaft, often with a clockwise twist to lock them into place.
- Pusher System: A pusher is provided for safely guiding food down the feed tube, preventing contact with blades. The pusher itself contains a smaller feed tube for processing individual or thin ingredients.
- Recommended Speed Chart: A detailed chart guides users on the optimal speed and processing time for various ingredients and attachments, along with maximum capacities.
- Pulse Control: Allows for short bursts of power, ideal for tasks like ice crushing or achieving specific textures.
- Mini Bowl and Knife: Enables processing small quantities of ingredients like herbs, nuts, and baby food, offering greater precision for smaller tasks.
- Storage Box: A dedicated storage box is provided for discs, featuring a safety lock.
Maintenance Features:
Proper care and cleaning are emphasized to ensure the longevity and safe operation of the appliance:
- Dishwasher Safe Parts: Many parts, including the main bowl, mini bowl, lids, pushers, knife blades, dough tool, detachable drive shaft, discs, max capacity disc, whisk beaters/folding tool paddle, blender goblet, lid, and filler cap, are suitable for dishwashing, preferably on the top rack with a short, low-temperature program (Maximum 50°C).
- Hand Washing: The blade unit and seal for the blender, metal juice extractor, grinding mill blade assembly, and grinding mill jar should be washed by hand.
- Blade Care: Blades and cutting discs are extremely sharp and must be handled with care, always holding them by the finger grip away from the cutting edge. They should be brushed clean with hot soapy water and not immersed in water.
- Power Unit Cleaning: The power unit should be wiped with a damp cloth and dried, ensuring the interlock area is clear of food debris. It should never be immersed in water.
- Discolouration: Some foods may discolour plastic parts, which is normal and can often be removed by rubbing with a cloth dipped in vegetable oil.
- Cord Storage: The excess cord can be stored in the designated area at the back of the power unit.
- Service and Customer Care: Instructions are provided for contacting Kenwood or an authorised repairer for damaged cords, operational problems, or replacement parts (e.g., seals). A troubleshooting guide is included to help diagnose common issues.
- Environmental Disposal: The manual includes information on the correct disposal of the product in accordance with EC directive 2002/96/EC, indicating that it should not be disposed of as urban waste but taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or a dealer.
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