This document is the user's manual for the OSTBA Stand Mixer, Model No.: FM101. It provides essential information for safe operation, technical specifications, usage instructions, and maintenance guidelines for the appliance.
Function Description:
The OSTBA Stand Mixer is a kitchen appliance designed for various mixing tasks, including kneading dough, whisking egg whites or cream, and mixing shakes, cocktails, or other liquids. It features a powerful motor and comes with three main attachments: a dough hook, a beater, and an egg whisk, each suited for specific functions. The mixer is equipped with a speed knob that allows users to select from multiple speed settings (1 to 8) to achieve desired mixing consistency. A lock switch ensures the machine arm is securely in position during operation. The appliance includes a stainless steel mixing bowl and a splash cover to prevent spills during use.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model No.: FM101
- Voltage/Frequency: 120V~ 60Hz
- Power: 550W
- Bowl Capacity: 5.2 QT
- KB Time (Continuous Operation Limit): 5 Minutes (Never use this appliance constantly for more than 10 minutes!)
- Maximum Dry Flour for Dough: 800g
- Maximum Eggs for Whisking: 20 eggs
- Minimum Eggs for Whisking: 3 eggs
- Cream for Whipping: 250ml fresh cream
Usage Features:
The manual emphasizes safety as a primary concern, advising users to read all instructions thoroughly before first use. Key safety points include:
- Avoiding electric shocks by not using the appliance near water or immersing the mains lead.
- Ensuring the voltage matches the mains supply.
- Connecting the mixer only to an AC supply.
- Switching off the motor before connecting to the mains.
- Using the appliance only indoors.
- Placing the appliance on a horizontal and flat surface.
- Positioning the appliance close to a power source for easy disconnection.
- Not attempting repairs oneself; repairs should be carried out by qualified personnel.
- Keeping the appliance out of reach of children and supervising its use around them.
- Never operating the mixer empty or without supervision.
- Avoiding touching moving parts during use.
- Unplugging the appliance when not in use and before cleaning.
- Switching off the appliance before changing accessories or approaching moving parts.
- The appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capacities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised.
Before First Use: All parts of the stand mixer must be thoroughly cleaned. The cable length should be adjusted from the cable tidy on the base.
Trial Use:
- Turn the locking switch and lift the machine arm.
- Place the mixing bowl onto the base, aligning arrowhead symbols to lock it.
- Fix the splash cover onto the mixing blade, then lock the blade into the machine.
- Push the upper part of the machine down and turn the locking switch up to secure the arm.
- Plug in the cord and slowly turn the speed knob from "1" to "8," trying each speed for a few seconds.
- After the trial, turn the switch to "OFF."
- Turn the locking switch, lift the arm, and detach the mixing blade from the connector.
Operation Guide:
- To mix or Knead dough:
- Suggested flour to water ratio: 5:3.
- Maximum dry flour: 800g.
- Use speed 1 for 1 minute, then speed 2 for 4 minutes.
- Do not exceed the maximum mixture quantity.
- Use the dough blade (dough hook) for this operation.
- Whisking egg whites or cream:
- Switch on speed 6 to 8.
- Whisk egg whites for about 5 minutes until stiff (depending on egg size).
- Maximum quantity: 20 eggs; Minimum quantity: 3 eggs.
- For whipped cream, whip 250ml fresh cream at speed 6 to 8 for about 5 minutes.
- Do not exceed the maximum mixture quantity.
- Use the egg beater (whisk) for this operation.
- Mixing shakes, cocktails, or other liquids:
- Mix ingredients according to the recipe, from speed 1 to 8 for about 5 minutes.
- Do not exceed the maximum quantity in the mixing bowl.
- Use the mixer beater for this operation.
- Maximum operating time: 4 minutes.
Warnings during operation:
- Always lock the bowl before operating the stand mixer.
- The bowl and beater are designed for thorough mixing, requiring infrequent scraping (once or twice is usually sufficient).
- Turn off the stand mixer before scraping.
- The stand mixer may warm up during extended use, which is normal.
Maintenance Features (Cleaning):
- Before cleaning, ensure the switch knob is at "OFF" and the plug is disconnected.
- Allow the appliance to cool down after use.
- Clean the exterior with a damp cloth and soapy water.
- Do not use abrasive detergents or alcohol-based cleaning products on interior, exterior, or protective dust cover.
- Never submerge the appliance in water.
- The dough beater, mixer beater, and mixing bowl are not dishwasher safe and should not be cleaned in a dishwasher as this will damage them.
- These accessories must be cleaned only in warm water with washing-up liquid.
- Plastic accessories, the mixing bowl lid, and the egg beater can be cleaned with warm water.
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