The Sunbeam Multi Food Processor & Multi Food Processor Plus (models LCP5000SV/LCP6000BK) is a versatile kitchen appliance designed for a range of food preparation tasks, including chopping, slicing, shredding, grating, mixing, and blending. The LCP6000BK model includes additional blending capabilities with a glass jug.
Function Description
The appliance serves as a multi-functional food processor, capable of handling various ingredients from vegetables and fruits to meats and dough. It utilizes different attachments to perform specific tasks:
- Processing Blade: Ideal for chopping raw meats, chocolate, nuts, and for general mixing. It's contoured to fit the processing bowl for efficient action.
- Dough Blade: Specifically designed for mixing doughs, heavy cake mixes, and batters quickly and efficiently.
- Whisk Attachment: Used for whisking egg whites and creams.
- Slicing Blade: For uniform slicing of fruits, vegetables, hard cheeses, and deli meats.
- Grating Blade: Suitable for grating fruits, vegetables, hard cheeses, and chocolate.
- Shredding Blade: Designed for shredding fruits and vegetables.
- Blender (LCP6000BK only): For making smooth purees, sauces, frothy drinks, and chopping small amounts of food like nuts and breadcrumbs. It can also be used to thicken oil-based salad dressings and rescue lumpy gravies.
Important Technical Specifications
- Motor: Powerful 600W motor, ensuring efficient processing results.
- Processing Bowl Capacity: 2 litres for food and 500mL for liquids.
- Blender Jug Capacity (LCP6000BK only): 1.5 litres glass jug.
- Speed Settings: Two continuous processing speeds and a Pulse function. The Pulse function provides short bursts of power for controlled chopping.
- Power Supply: 230-240V AC.
- Safety Features:
- Automatic safety system: The processing bowl lid must be correctly positioned and locked for the appliance to operate.
- The large food pusher must be inserted into the extra-wide chute to activate the interlock. The small pusher cannot be used by itself.
- Non-slip feet keep the food processor secure on the benchtop during use.
Usage Features
- Assembly:
- Position the processing bowl on the motor base, handle facing you, and rotate counter-clockwise to lock.
- Place the desired processing attachment onto the spindle.
- Insert the spindle into the processor bowl, ensuring it falls into place over the processor coupling.
- Place the processing bowl lid onto the bowl, rotate counter-clockwise towards the handle to lock.
- For the blender (LCP6000BK only), position the jug on the motor base, handle facing you, and rotate counter-clockwise to lock. Place ingredients into the jug, ensuring not to exceed the 1.5-litre maximum level. Position the ingredient cup into the blender lid and rotate clockwise to lock, then firmly place the lid onto the jug.
- Operation:
- Plug the power cord into a 230-240V AC outlet and turn power 'ON'.
- Select the desired processing speed (1, 2, or PULSE) using the control dial.
- The food processor will only start when the large pusher is inserted into the extra-wide chute.
- For maximum control, load the feed tube before turning on the processor and always use the food pusher.
- Additional ingredients can be added during processing by pouring through the feed tube after removing the food pusher.
- After processing, return the control dial to the 'OFF' position.
- Tips for Best Results:
- Chopping: Process pieces of food that are approximately equal in size for consistent results. Avoid overloading the bowl.
- Mincing: Pre-cut meat into approximately 2cm square cubes.
- Vegetables: Peel and quarter or cut large vegetables into eighths.
- Mixing: Quantities vary with mixture density. Add dry ingredients directly to the bowl before processing; liquid ingredients can be added through the feed tube while operating. Scrape down bowl sides for sauces/semi-liquid ingredients.
- Slicing/Shredding/Grating: Cut ingredients to fit the feed tube. Pack firmly and press down evenly with the food pusher. Softer foods like cheese should be well chilled.
- Blending (LCP6000BK only): Cut food items into 2-3cm cubes. Blend liquids first, then add dry ingredients. Ensure stones and bones are removed. Do not process hot/warm liquids; allow to cool to room temperature. Never fill above the 1.5-litre maximum level.
- Important Safety Reminders:
- Always use extreme care when handling sharp blades and cutting discs.
- Unplug from power outlet before cleaning or changing accessories.
- Do not overfill the processor.
- Always remove the blade before emptying the processing bowl.
- When mixing heavy loads (e.g., 0.5kg dough), do not operate for more than 38 seconds at a time.
- Do not put hot liquids into the food processor bowl or blender jug.
- Never use fingers to push food down the feed tube; always use the food pusher.
- Do not operate the blender without the lid on.
- Do not operate the blender for more than 2 minutes at a time.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning:
- Motor Base: Wipe with a damp, soft sponge and mild detergent. Always unplug before cleaning. Do not immerse the motor base in water or any other liquid. Avoid alkaline cleaning agents on the exterior.
- Food Processor Parts: Wash all accessories, attachments, processing bowl, and lid in warm soapy water. Dry thoroughly. All plastic components may deteriorate with prolonged dishwasher use.
- Blender (LCP6000BK only):
- Quick Cleaning: Half-fill the jug with warm water and a small amount of detergent, then press the PULSE button for 10-20 seconds. Rinse under running water.
- Thorough Cleaning: Wash the lid, ingredient cup, rubber seal, and glass jug with fixed blade assembly in warm soapy water. Do not clean any part of the blender in the dishwasher.
- Caution: Handle metal blades and attachments with extreme care as they are very sharp.
- Storage:
- All food processor attachments can be conveniently stored within the processing bowl.
- Ensure all attachments are washed and dried thoroughly before storing.
- Place the processing blade (with protective cover) over the spindle, then into the processing bowl over the processor coupling.
- Place the dough blade on top of the processing blade.
- Place the whisk over the spindle, resting on top of the dough blade.
- Place disc blades vertically down the sides of the processing bowl.
- Place the blade holding disc on top of the spindle.
- Position and lock the processing lid with the two food pushers onto the processing bowl.
- The power cord can be stored in the cord storage area at the back of the motor base.
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