Cook's essentials TCE5850L User manual

CONVERTIBLE HAND/STAND MIXER
Models: TCE5850 – TCE5850R – TCE5850L
OWNER’S MANUAL
Printed in China is a registered trademark of QVC, Inc.

1. Read all instructions for use carefully and look at the illustrations before you
start using the appliance.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse power cord, plug or
mixer in water or any other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning the appliance.
5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to Warranty Service Corp. for examination, repair or adjustment.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts at all times. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as
well as spatulas and other utensils away from beaters during operation to
prevent personal injury and/or damage to the mixer.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Remove beaters and dough hooks from mixer before cleaning.
9. NEVER place the unit close to the edge of a counter or table. Make sure that
the power cord is positioned safely so that nobody trips or gets tangled in it.
10. Extreme caution must be used when moving any appliance containing hot
liquids.
11. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table, counter or touch hot surfaces.
14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended household use.
16. To avoid injury by accidentally switching on the appliance when inserting the
beaters or dough hooks, always set the switch to the "OFF" position and unplug
the appliance before assembling or disassembling.
NOTE: An extension cord may be used if you are careful in its use:
1. The electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance.
2. An extension cord with the power cord must be arranged so that it will not
drape over the countertop or tabletop where they can be pulled on by children
or tripped over accidentally.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Rev. 02/081
Care & Cleaning
1. Wipe the outside area of the
Hand/Stand Mixer with a damp cloth
and polish with a soft, dry cloth. NEVER
immerse the hand mixer, stand, plug or
power cord into water or any other
liquid.
2. Wipe any excess food particles from
the power cord.
3. To make cleaning easier, remove
beaters/dough hooks and wash right
away after use. Wash the mixing
bowl, beaters and dough hooks in
warm, soapy water. The stainless
steel mixing bowl, beaters and dough
hooks are dishwasher safe. The plastic
bowl, bowl lid and spatula are top rack
dishwasher safe ONLY. Do NOT use
scouring pads, harsh detergents or
abrasive cleaners to clean the bowls,
beaters or dough hooks. Dry with a soft,
clean cloth.
WARNING: Before cleaning your
Hand/Stand Mixer, ensure that the
power is turned off and that the power
cord is not plugged into the electrical
outlet. Always switch off and unplug
before cleaning.
You can keep your Hand/Stand Mixer in
a convenient place on your kitchen
counter ready for use. Place the beaters
and dough hooks into the bowl. Storing
the beaters or dough hooks in a drawer
with other kitchen utensils may cause
damage.
Never wind the power cord around the
motor after use as the warmth of the
motor may cause damage to the power
cord.
Storing Your Hand/Stand Mixer
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Important Instructions
NEVER eject attachments with the unit operating.
NEVER let the power cord to hang over the edge
of a table or counter, touch hot surface or
become knotted.
NEVER leave this appliance unattended while in
use.
NEVER allow children to use this appliance
unsupervised.
NEVER use harsh, abrasive or caustic cleansers
to clean this appliance.
ALWAYS avoid contact with moving parts while
unit is in operation. Keep hands, hair, clothing as
well as other utensils away from beaters/dough
hooks during operation.
NEVER mix dry, thick or heavy mixture for more
than 60 seconds without turning off the hand
mixer and stirring the ingredients before
continuing.
ALWAYS remove the beaters or dough hooks
from the mixer before washing.
NEVER use this appliance for other than for
intended use. This appliance is for household use
only.
ALWAYS unplug unit from the electrical outlet
when not in use or when removing attachments
and before cleaning.
NEVER use this appliance outdoors.ALWAYS use the mixer on a dry, level surface.
NEVER place your hand in the bowl while it is in
operation.
ALWAYS make sure that your hands are dry
before handling the plug or switching on the
appliance.
NEVERALWAYS

Getting To Know Your Convertible Hand/Stand Mixer
Technical Specifications
Voltage: 127V., 60Hz.
Power: 325Watts
Bowl Capacity: 3.5 Qts.
* Illustrations may differ from actual product
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1. Hi-Lo Speed Selector
2. Speed Control
3. Burst of Speed Button
4. Beater Eject Button
5. Beaters
6. Stainless Steel Bowl
7. Tilt Button
8. Hand Mixer Release Button
9. Bowl Speed Control Dial
10. Hand Mixer
11. Base Stand
12. Dough Hooks
13. Plastic Bowl
14. Bowl Lid
15. Spatula
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Operating Instructions
1. Place the base of the mixing bowl
onto the turntable of the stand. To
fully lock the mixing bowl in place,
press down and turn the mixing bowl
in a clockwise direction until you hear
it click into place. (Fig. 9)
Fitting the Bowl onto the
Turntable of the Stand
WARNING: To avoid injury when
assembling the hand mixer to the
stand, always set the speed selector on
“0”and unplug the appliance.
1. Before plugging the hand/stand mixer
into the electrical outlet, assemble the
unit with the desired accessories.
2. Set the speed selector switch to the
“HI”or “LO”position.
3. Select the speed that you desire.
Fig. 9
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2. To remove the mixing bowl from the
stand, press down and turn the mixing
bowl counter clockwise. The mixing
bowl can now be detached from the
turntable and lifted away. (Fig. 10)
Fig. 10
Note: It is easier to fit the mixing bowl to
the turntable when the hand mixer is not
attached to the pivot support.
Using the Convertible Hand/Stand
Mixer
WARNING: To avoid injury when
assembling the hand mixer to the
stand, always set the speed selector on
“0”and unplug the appliance.
MIXING GUIDE
“HI” 9 & 10 or
BURST
Whipping &
Aerating
“HI” 6 - 8 or “LO” 5
Creaming &
Beating
“LO” 3 & 4Light Mixing
“LO” 1 & 2
Folding &
Blending
RECOMMENDED
SPEED(S)
MIXING
TASK
4. Select the bowl speed –“LO”or “HI”
depending on how fast you want the
bowl to turn. Use the “LO”bowl
speed for mixing speed 1-5. Use the
“HI”bowl speed for mixing speed
6-10. If you do not wish the bowl to
turn, leave the bowl speed in the
“OFF”position.
NOTE:
•Always select the speed setting
before the mixing bowl speed to
prevent ingredients from being flicked
out of the mixing bowl.
•Always start mixing at slow speeds
and increase the speed gradually to
prevent the ingredients splashing out
of the bowl.

Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully.
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Operating Instructions
1. Before using your Convertible
Hand/Stand Mixer for the first time,
wash the beaters, dough hooks,
bowls and spatula in warm, sudsy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Use
a damp cloth to wash over the mixer
base and the hand mixer. Dry with a
soft cloth. NEVER immerse the base
stand or the hand mixer in water or
any other liquids.
2. Before assembling your Convertible
Hand/Stand Mixer, make sure that the
power cord is unplugged from the
electrical outlet and that both the
speed control and the base speed
control dial are in the “OFF”position.
1. Ensure that the hand mixer is not
plugged in to an electrical outlet
and that the speed control switch
is on the “0”(off) position.
2. Insert the beaters into the sockets
on the under side of the hand
mixer and twist counter clockwise
until the beater is firmly fitted into
the socket.
3. To release the beaters from the
unit, press on the beater eject
button on the front of the unit and
they will pop out. (Fig. 1)
WARNING: To avoid injury when
inserting or removing beaters or
dough hooks, always set the speed
selector on “0”and unplug the appliance.
Attaching the Beaters to the
Hand Mixer
1. Ensure that the hand mixer is not
plugged in to an electrical outlet
and that the speed control switch
is on the “0”(off) position.
2. The dough hooks have a set
method of fitting into the hand
mixer because they are not
identical. One has a grommet and
the other does not. (Fig. 2)
Attaching the Dough Hooks to
the Hand Mixer
Press
eject
button
Fig. 1
Grommet
3. Looking at the under side of the
hand mixer, you will see that one
of the sockets has a red dot over
it. (Fig. 3) Insert the dough hook
with the grommet into this socket.
Grommet
4. Then insert the other dough hook
into the other socket. Push both
dough hooks in until you hear a
click confirming that they are
securely in place.
5. To release the dough hooks from
the unit, press on the beater eject
button on the front of the unit and
they will pop out. (Fig. 1)
NOTE: Ensure that the beaters or
dough hooks are fully inserted into
the correct sockets or your mixing
results may be affected.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Operating Instructions
1. Press the tilt button, located on the
top of the support pivot . While the
button is depressed, ease the support
pivot back. (Fig. 4)
Assembling the Hand Mixer to
the Stand
WARNING: To avoid injury when
assembling the hand mixer to the
stand, always set the speed selector on
“0”and unplug the appliance.
Support
Pivot
Fig. 4
Tilt Button
The support pivot will lock into this
raised position until it is released by
pressing the tilt button again.
2. To connect the hand mixer to the
support pivot, locate the two retaining
prongs on the support pivot into the
two rectangular holes in the heel of
the hand mixer. (Fig. 5) When the
hand mixer is seated on the support
pivot, press down on the hand mixer
to click it into place and lock the hand
mixer and the support pivot together.
Fig. 5
Rectangular
holes
Retaining
prongs Support pivot
NOTE: Ensure that the two retaining
prongs on the support pivot are fully
connected into the hand mixer.
3. While the hand mixer is still in the
raised position, insert either the
beaters or the dough hooks.
4. To lower the hand mixer, press and
hold the tilt button with one hand
while holding the hand mixer with the
other hand and slowly lower the hand
mixer down. (Fig. 6)
Press the
tilt button
and tilt the
hand
mixer
down
Fig. 6
5. To remove the hand mixer from the
pivot support, first raise the mixer by
pressing the tilt button and raise the
mixer up. (Fig. 7) the mixer will lock
into the raised position.
6. Then press the mixer release button
which is located on the under side of
the pivot support with one hand and
with the other lift the hand mixer by
the handle upwards and away from
the support pivot. (Fig. 8)
Press the
tilt button
and tilt the
hand
mixer up
Fig. 7
Hand
mixer
release
button
Fig. 8
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