The Kenwood MultiPro OneTouch, Type FDM73, is a versatile food processor designed for a wide range of kitchen tasks, offering both preset and custom controls for ease of use.
Function Description:
The MultiPro OneTouch serves as a comprehensive kitchen appliance, capable of performing various functions including chopping, slicing, grating, kneading, blending, milling, juicing, dicing, and weighing. It features a main food processor bowl with multiple attachments, as well as dedicated blender and mill attachments. The device is equipped with a digital display and touch controls for intuitive operation.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Maximum Operation Time:
- Blender/Personal Blender: 60 seconds
- Heavy mixtures in the bowl (e.g., Dough): 60 seconds
- Mini Chopper/Mill: 30 seconds
- Grinding Mill: 60 seconds
- Rest Period Between Operations: Unplug the appliance and allow it to cool down for 15 minutes after continuous use.
- Maximum Capacities (Food Processor Bowl):
- Dough: 600g flour + 400g water (1-2 portions)
- Puree (3-5 cm pieces): 400g (1-2 portions)
- Mix (3-5 cm pieces): 400g (1-3 portions)
- Mix (general): 350g (1-3 portions)
- Cake mix: 1.5 kg (1-2 portions)
- Pizza dough: 600g (1 portion)
- Maximum Capacities (Blender/Personal Blender):
- Blend (general): 1L (1-2 portions)
- Blend (smoothie): 1.5L (1-2 portions)
- Ice Crush: 10 cubes (210g - 220g) (1 portion)
- Clean (water): 1L (1-2 portions)
- Maximum Capacities (Knife Blade, Dough Tool, Dual Whisk):
- Meat (2cm pieces): 600g (High + Pulse, 10-30 secs)
- Cake mix: 1.5 kg (Low-High, 10-20 secs)
- Onions (1/4 pieces): 250g (Pulse, 5-10 secs)
- Herbs: 30-50g (High, 20-30 secs)
- Mayonnaise: 340g oil + 170g egg (High, 10 secs)
- Water for cleaning: 85ml (High + Pulse, 10-20 secs)
- Mayonnaise (x4, 360g): High, 60-120 secs
- Bread dough: 600g flour + 400g water (High, 60 secs)
- Eggs (x5, 150g): High, 90-150 secs
- Cream (250-500ml): Med-High, 60-90 secs
- Sugar (x3, 150g sugar + 75g): High, 240-300 secs
- Maximum Capacities (Discs):
- Slicing/grating (potatoes, cheese): Max capacity (High, 5-30 secs)
- Slicing/grating (carrots, tomatoes): Max capacity (High, 5-30 secs)
- Slicing/grating (cucumbers, onions): Max capacity (Low, 5-30 secs)
- Maximum Capacities (Express Dice Attachment):
- Dicing (peppers, potatoes): Max capacity (High, 5-30 secs)
- Maximum Capacities (Express Serve):
- Slicing/grating (potatoes, cheese): Max capacity (High, 5-30 secs)
- Slicing/grating (carrots, tomatoes): Max capacity (High, 5-30 secs)
- Slicing/grating (cucumbers, onions): Max capacity (Low, 5-30 secs)
- Dicing (peppers, potatoes): Max capacity (High, 5-30 secs)
- Maximum Capacities (Citrus Juicer):
- Juicing (citrus fruits): 1kg (Low, 120-180 secs)
- Maximum Capacities (Glass Mill/Plastic Mill/Grinding Mill):
- Spices/nuts/herbs: 50g (High, 10-30 secs)
- Coffee beans: 50g (High, 30 secs)
- Chili: 30g (Pulse, 5-10 secs)
- Ginger (1cm pieces): 30g (Pulse, 5-10 secs)
- Coconut (1cm pieces): 30g (Pulse, 5-10 secs)
- Garlic: 40g (High/Pulse, 30-60 secs)
- Maximum Capacities (Personal Blender):
- Smoothies (fruits, vegetables): 400ml (60g frozen) (High, 30-60 secs)
- Maximum Capacities (Plastic Blender):
- Smoothies (fruits, vegetables): 1.5L (High, 30-60 secs)
- Milkshakes: 1L (High, 15-30 secs)
- Cake batter: 250g + 500g (High, 45-60 secs)
- Ice crush: 6 cubes (125g) (Pulse, 30 secs)
- Maximum Capacities (Juice Extractor):
- Carrots (2.5x4cm): 600g (High, 60-120 secs)
- Apples (1/2 pieces): 600g (High, 60-120 secs)
- Pears (1/4 pieces): 600g (High, 60-120 secs)
- Grapes: 600g (High, 60-120 secs)
- Weighing Function: Maximum capacity 3kg, weighs in 1g increments.
- Power Consumption: Automatically switches to standby mode after 12 minutes (0.3W standby).
Usage Features:
- Presets: Dedicated buttons for "Dough," "Puree," "Mix," "Ice Crush," "Blend," and "Clean" allow for one-touch operation for common tasks. The display shows a countdown timer for preset operations.
- Custom Preset: Users can record a custom sequence of speeds (Low, Med, High, Pulse) for up to 5 minutes. The display shows "rEC" during recording and "End" when saved. This feature allows for personalized processing routines.
- Manual Speed Control: "High," "Med," "Low," and "Pulse" buttons provide manual control over processing speed.
- Weighing Function: Integrated weighing tray and scale allow ingredients to be weighed directly into the bowl or blender goblet, with options for grams (g) or pounds/ounces (kg/lb). The "Zero" button resets the scale.
- Safety Interlocks: The appliance will only operate when the bowl, lid, and attachments are correctly fitted and locked into position.
- Feed Tube and Pusher: The feed tube allows for continuous addition of ingredients, with a pusher to guide food safely.
- Drip Feed: The blender lid includes a drip feed hole for gradually adding liquids like oil during operation (e.g., for mayonnaise).
- Detachable Drive Shaft: Simplifies assembly and cleaning.
Maintenance Features:
- Care and Cleaning:
- The power unit and whisk drive head should be wiped with a damp cloth and dried. Do not immerse them in water.
- The bowl, lid, pusher, and most attachments/tools are dishwasher safe or can be handwashed.
- Blade assemblies and cutting discs are sharp and should be brushed clean under running water.
- The blender with fixed blades can be cleaned by filling with warm water, fitting the lid, and running the "Clean" preset or operating for 20-30 seconds.
- Discoloration from certain foods on plastic parts is normal and can be removed by rubbing with a cloth dipped in vegetable oil.
- Storage Bag: A storage bag (if supplied) is provided for discs, dual whisk, and dough tool. The knife blade should be stored in the main bowl for safety.
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a comprehensive troubleshooting guide to address common issues such as the processor not operating, attachments leaking, or weighing function errors.
- Service and Customer Care: Contact information for Kenwood customer care and authorized repairers is provided for assistance with appliance use, servicing, spare parts, or repairs.
- Product Disposal: The appliance must be disposed of correctly at a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or through a dealer, in accordance with the European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).