Drew & Cole Soup Chef SM103D User manual
1.6L Soup Chef User’s Manual
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Index
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2
Important safeguards 03
Box contents 10
Features 10
Control panel 11
Before using your Soup Chef 12
Setting up your Soup Chef 13
Preparation 14
Using the saute function 15
Making soup 17
LED display 18
Keep warm function 19
Serving your soup 19
Using the smooth+ function 20
Using the auto clean function 21
Cleaning & maintenance 22
Troubleshooting 24
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions for
use carefully before using
your appliance for the first
time and keep them to hand
for future reference.
This user’s manual is also
available in PDF format,
please contact the Customer
Services Team if you wish to
have one.
If you require any more
information, assistance or
spares, please contact our
Customer Services Team -
their opening hours are as
follows:
8:00am - 7:30pm (Monday -
Friday)
8:00am - 1:00pm (Saturdays
and Sunday)
You can contact them
between these hours on:
0344 800 0631 (UK
customers)
0412 132 998 (Irish
customers)
Alternatively you can
send them an email on
CustomerCare@highstreettv.
com
• This appliance is for
household use only.
• The appliance may be
used by persons with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience or
knowledge, if they have
been given supervision
or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance.
Children must be
supervised to ensure
they do not play with the
appliance or any parts
of the appliance or the
packaging.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
Important Safeguards
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Important Safeguards (cont...)
• This appliance shall not
be used by children.
Keep the appliance and
its cord out of reach of
children.
• Do not use the appliance
for any other than the
intended use, described
by this booklet. Any other
use, especially misuse,
can cause severe injuries
or damage by electric
shock, heat or fire.
• Do not leave the
appliance unattended,
when it is connected to
the power supply.
• Ensure that the appliance
is switched off before
removing it from its
stand.
• Always disconnect
the appliance from
the supply if it is
left unattended and
before assembling,
disassembling or
cleaning.
• Any operation, repair and
technical maintenance of
the appliance or any part
of it (e.g. exchanging
any permanently
mounted parts) other
than described in the
instructions may only
be performed at an
authorised service centre.
Please contact the
Customer Service Team.
• If the supply cord is
damaged, it must
be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly
qualified persons in order
to avoid hazard.
• This appliance is
intended to be used in
household and similar
applications such as:
farm houses, by clients
in hotels, motels and
other residential type
environments, bed
and breakfast type
environments. It is not
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Important Safeguards (cont...)
suitable for use in staff
kitchen areas in shops,
offices and other working
environments.
• This appliance is not
intended for commercial
use
• WARNING: The mixing
blades are very sharp.
Handle with care when
using and cleaning.
See page 22 for more
information on how to
clean your appliance.
• This appliance is not
intended to be operated
by means of an external
timer or separate remote
control systems.
GENERAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not operate or store
the appliance in humid or
wet areas or outdoors.
• This appliance is NOT
intended for use in boats
or moving vehicles.
• Do not use any
accessories, attachments
or spare parts not
recommended by the
manufacturer. Damaged
or unsuited parts could
cause cracks, distortions
or leakage of hot water.
• Do not operate the
appliance when the
appliance or any part of
it is likely to be damaged
to avoid risk of fire,
overflow, heat, electric
shock or any other
damage and/or injuries
to persons.
• Check the appliance
regularly for any
leakage. However, due
to condensation, small
amounts of moisture
on the base may occur.
This is normal. Regularly
check the power cord for
proper operation.
• The pins of the plug
must be smooth and
clean without any
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Important Safeguards (cont...)
discolouration.
• Do not operate the
appliance when any
part of it is likely to
be damaged or is not
working properly.
• Return the appliance
to an authorised
service centre for
examination and repair,
if the appliance is not
operating properly or
overheating, or was
subject to inadmissible
strain (e.g. overheating,
mechanical or electric
shock, moisture in the
electrical connectors).
Unplug the appliance
immediately, when a
severe problem occurs
during operation (e.g.
water over flowing,
overheating). Do not
attempt to open or repair
the appliance on your
own.
• Operate the appliance
on a well accessible, heat
resistant, water resistant,
stable, level, dry and
suitable large table or
counter. Do not place
the appliance on inclined
surfaces, where it can tilt
or fall. Ensure that the
appliance is stable before
using the it.
• During operation keep
the appliance in an
appropriate distance of
at least 20 cm of free
space on each side.
• Do not place any clothes
or tissues or other
objects under or on
the appliance during
operation, to avoid risk
of fire, electric shock
and overheating. Do not
place the appliance near
the edge of the table or
counter.
• Do not place the
appliance or any part of
it on or near hot surfaces
(e.g. burner, heater,
range or oven). The
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Important Safeguards (cont...)
appliance is heated by
built-in electric heating
elements. Do not place
any part of the appliance
on a hot oven or range.
• Always unplug the
appliance when it is
not in use, and before
moving or cleaning the
appliance.
• Always leave the
appliance to cool down
before cleaning.
• Always ensure that
the appliance is filled
correctly and the
exterior and the electric
connectors are dry and
clean before use.
• Do not overfill the
appliance. Always
observe the MAX filling
mark in the interior of the
appliance.
• There is no warranty
claim of the purchaser, if
the damaged or defect
of the appliance is
caused by inappropriate
treatment.
• Do not use abrasive
cleaners or cleaning
pads for cleaning the
appliance or any part
of it. DO NOT clean
the appliance with any
chemicals (e.g. bleach).
• Do not use any hard or
sharp-edged objects for
operation or cleaning.
• Always use extreme
caution when moving
an appliance when it
contains hot contents.
• Never remove the lid
until the blades have
stopped.
• Do not use the appliance
to continuously make
batches of soup. After
using the appliance,
allow it to cool
thoroughly then clean
before using it again.
• DO NOT place the
appliance or power
cord in an automatic
dishwasher.
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Important Safeguards (cont...)
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
• Carefully read all
instructions before
operating the appliance
and save for future
reference.
• Place the appliance near
a suitable wall power
socket and connect the
appliance directly to a
protected mains power
supply with protective
conductor (earth/ground)
connected properly. For
this, always unwind the
power cord completely.
Do not use any extension
cord or multi-socket
outlet adaptor.
• Ensure that the
voltage rating of your
mains power supply
corresponds to the
voltage requirements of
the appliance (220-240V,
50/60Hz, AC, rated for at
least 13A).
• The power cord must
not be knotted, twisted,
pulled, strained or
squeezed.
• Ensure the power cord is
not strained or over tight
when plugged into the
mains socket.
• Do not let the plug or
power cord hang over
the edge of the table
or counter. Ensure that
no one will pull the
appliance by the power
cord or entangle in the
power cord.
• Always grasp the plug
to disconnect the power
cord.
• Do not touch the power
plug or appliance with
wet hands while the
appliance is connected to
the mains power supply.
• Always unplug the
appliance before moving
or cleaning. Do not leave
the appliance unattended
when it is connected to
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Important Safeguards (cont...)
the power supply.
• The power cord may not
touch hot surfaces or
sharp edges.
• Do not place the
appliance on the power
cord. If the power cord
is obviously damaged
and/or gets hot during
operation, replace the
power cord completely.
• DO NOT attempt to
repair any power cord.
• To avoid risk of
electric shock: Always
immediately wipe dry
spilled liquids and
condensation.
• DO NOT place or
immerse the appliance
or power cord in water or
any other liquid.
• DO NOT spill or drip
any liquids on the power
cord, the connector -
avoid spillage on the
connector, or exterior of
the appliance.
• DO NOT place the
appliance or any part
of it in an automatic
dishwasher.
HIGH TEMPERATURES–
RISK OF BURNS
• Do not overfill your Soup
Chef.
• Hot steam may escape
jug when the lid is
removed. Do not hold
your hands, arms and/or
face over the appliance
when opening the lid to
avoid scalds.
• Steam could cause
severe burns! Do not
leave the appliance
unattended, especially
when the liquid within
the appliance is hot!
• Always leave your Soup
Chef to cool down before
cleaning.
• WARNING: The heating
element surface is subject
to residual heat after use.
Be careful.
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Features
Lid handle
Saute button
Control panel
Power socket
Power
connection Silicone sealing
ring
Liquidiser
blade
Heating
element
Motor housing
Overfill sensor
Soup jug
Soup jug lid
Power cord
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Control Panel
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6
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1•SMOOTH: Use this function to make smooth soups.
2•CHUNKY: Use this function to make chunky soups.
3•SMOOTH+: Use this function to make smoothie and cold juice
drinks and to also further blend your soup.
4•AUTOCLEAN: Use this function to quickly clean your Soup Chef.
5•MODE: Press this button to choose the function you want to use.
6• / SELECT: Press this button to select the function and start the cooking /
function you have selected or turn your Soup Chef off.
7•LEDDISPLAY: This shows the cooking / function time remaining.
8•KEEPWARM: When your Soup Chef has finished cooking, it will
automatically go into the keep warm mode.
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Before Using Your Soup Chef
IMPORTANT: Before using your Soup Chef you will need to clean it to
remove any dirt accumulated whilst being transported.
Remove all of the packaging and
dispose of in a safe manner.
WARNING:
Your Soup Chef is not dishwasher
safe. You must never place your Soup
Chef in a dishwasher.
Never immerse the jug or lid of your
Soup Chef in water or any liquid.
Remove the lid of your Soup Chef by
lifting the handle upwards.
Lift the lid off your Soup Chef.
Clean the inside of the soup jug using
a sponge dipped in warm water then
wipe dry with a soft towel.
Clean the outsides, lid and blender
with slightly damp cloth then wipe dry
with a soft towel
CAUTION: Be careful when cleaning
the blender blades as they are sharp
and can cut.
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Setting Up Your Soup Chef
Slot the power cord into the power
socket on the bottom of your Soup
Chef’s handle.
Place your Soup Chef on a firm level,
heat resistant surface close to a wall
socket.
Make sure that the Soup Chef is turned
away from the socket - do not leave
the Soup Chef steam outlet facing the
socket as this could become a hazard.
Check that any fabric or other
flammable items cannot come into
contact with your Soup Chef when in
use as it will become very hot.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that you have
easy access to the socket even when
using your Soup Chef.
Slot the plug on the end of the power
cord into a mains socket and turn the
power on at the socket if required.
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Preparing meat
While small amounts of uncooked meat can
be cooked using the saute function of your
Soup Chef, if you are going to use larger
quantities, always cook the meat before
chopping and adding to your Soup Chef. You
can also add pre-cooked meat to your Soup
Chef. Never add frozen meat to your Soup
Chef.
Preparing stock
If you are using powdered or cubed stock, it is
best to dissolve them in warm water to ensure
you do not have clumps of undissolved stock
when using the CHUNKY soup function.
Preparing vegetables
Wash and peel (if required) all fresh
vegetables ,then chop into bite size pieces
and place in a bowl so you can easily add
them to your Soup Chef. You can use frozen
vegetables in your Soup Chef. It helps if the
vegetables are left to defrost before adding to
your Soup Chef or they can be soaked in hot
water to aid with defrosting.
Preparation
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Using The Saute Function
You can use the saute function on your
Soup Chef to fry onions, vegetables
and meat in small quantities.
Remove the lid by lifting the handle
into the upright position then lift the lid
out of the soup.
IMPORTANT: The lid must be
removed to use the saute function.
Place a small amount of oil or butter
into the soup jug to fry the ingredients
in.
Place the chopped ingredients into the
soup jug.
NOTE: If you are using butter, add
a small amount of oil to prevent the
butter from burning.
Press the saute button on the top
of the soup jugs handle to start the
cooking process.
The LED on the button will change
from red to green when the saute
function starts.
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When the ingredients are cooked press
the saute button again to turn the
function off.
The LED will turn red showing that it is
turned off.
Continue to stir the ingredients for
a few minutes until the soup jug
has cooled a little to prevent the
ingredients from burning or sticking to
the base.
IMPORTANT: If when you press the
saute button it does not work, the
automatic shut off switch on the top of
the handle may have become stuck.
To fix this, press down on the shut
off button until it pops up, then try
pressing the saute button again.
Using The Saute Function (cont..)
Stir the ingredients in the soup jug
using a long handled wooden or heat
proof plastic spoon or spatula.
IMPORTANT: Never use metal
implements inside the soup jug.
WARNING: Never place your hand
inside the jug as it will be very hot and
you could be burned.
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Place all of the ingredients and stock into your
Soup Chef and slot the lid back onto the top
of the soup jug.
NOTE: The lid can be removed during the
cooking process (for up to 2 minutes at a time)
to add ingredients that do not require the full
cooking time or that were forgotten at the
beginning. Take care when removing the lid as
steam will be emitted.
If you have not used the saute function, place
a thin coating of oil on the base of your Soup
Chef to prevent items sticking.
Your Soup Chef has two soup settings. You can choose between either
SMOOTH or CHUNKY following the process shown below.
Press the MODE button on the top of your
Soup Chefs lid to select either the SMOOTH
or CHUNKY function.
Making Soup
Adding your ingredients to your
Soup Chef
Place the meat and vegetables into your Soup
Chef and add the stock and stir. The level of
stock MUST at least be above the MINIMUM
mark on the side of your Soup Chef. If the
level is below this mark add water until it is
above the minimum mark. NEVER fill your
Soup Chef above the MAXIMUM mark on the
side of your Soup Chef.
MINUMUM
MAXIMUM
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The time required for the cooking
process will be shown on the left side
of the LED display, this will countdown
as the soup is cooked.
When you are cooking your soup the
right side of your LED display will show
the process the Soup Chef is doing.
HEATING: The red LED bars will scroll
vertically up the display.
BLENDING: The red LED icons will
switch from left to right showing
that the Soup Chef is blending the
contents.
RESTING: The six red LED’s will be
permanently on showing the heating
element is off and the contents are
resting.
HEATING
BLENDING
RESTING
Once you have highlighted the
function that you want press the /
SELECT button to start the cooking
process.
SMOOTH: Cooking time 19 minutes
CHUNKY: Cooking time 25 minutes
Making Soup (cont..)
LED Display
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Serving Your Soup
Important: After cooking your soup, the walls of the soup kettle will
be very hot and care should be taken when handling it. Use caution
when removing the lid as steam will come out. Take care when
pouring the soup as it will be very hot .
Pour the contents of the soup jug
into bowls or a large heat proof
serving container.
NOTE: If there is any soup left or you have made a batch of soup to be used
later, the soup can either be kept in the fridge, or it can be frozen for later use
- provided it is in an appropriate container. Do not put your Soup Chef in the
fridge nor the freezer.
IMPORTANT: Never use the Soup Chef to reheat cold soup. Always reheat
your soup in either a microwave or in a pan on a cooker.
Remove the lid of the Soup Chef by
lifting the handle upwards, then grip
the handle of the soup jug and pull
the lid upwards.
CAUTION: Be careful of the steam
emitted when the lid is removed.
When the soup has finished cooking
your Soup Chef will automatically go
into the KEEP WARM function. This will
keep your soup warm until you turn it
off by pressing the / SELECT button.
Keep Warm Function
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Using the Smooth+ Function
Place all of the ingredients into your
Soup Chef and slot the lid back onto
the top of the soup jug.
The Smooth+ function is there to enable you to get the correct consistency for
the food you are making. If you have used the Chunky function but would like
to change the consistency of the soup, using this function will allow you change
the consistency. As well as making soup you can also use your Soup Chef to
make smoothies or milkshakes. Follow the instructions below for how to use the
Smooth+ function to get your soup to the desired consistency.
Press the MODE button on the top
of your Soup Chefs lid to select the
SMOOTH+ function.
Once you have highlighted the
function that you want, press and hold
the / SELECT button to use the
blender.
Release the / SELECT button to stop
the blender. Continue to do this until
the smoothie or soup is the correct
consistency.
NOTE: The SMOOTH+ function does
not heat the contents of the soup jug.
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