Kenwood CHEF User manual

TYPE KVC51 (Chef)
TYPE KVL61 (Chef XL)
instructions

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Know your Kenwood Kitchen Machine
Congratulations on buying a Kenwood. With such a wide range of attachments
available, it’s more than just a mixer. It’s a state-of-the-art Kitchen Machine. We
hope you’ll enjoy it.
Robust. Reliable. Versatile. Kenwood.
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Safety
lRead these instructions carefully and retain for future
reference.
lRemove all packaging and any labels.
lIf the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced
by KENWOOD or an authorised KENWOOD repairer.
lTurn the speed control to ‘O’ OFF position and unplug before
fitting or removing tools/attachments, after use and before
cleaning.
lKeep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted
attachments.
lNever leave the Kitchen Machine unattended when it is
operating.
lNever use a damaged appliance. Get it checked or repaired:
see ‘service and customer care’ section.
lNever operate the Kitchen Machine with the head in the raised
position.
lNever let the cord hang down where a child could grab it.
lNever let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.
lNever use an unauthorised attachment or more than one
attachment at once.
lNever exceed the quantities stated in the maximum capacity
chart.
lWhen using an attachment, read and follow the safety
instructions that are supplied with it.
lTake care when lifting this appliance as it is heavy. Ensure the
head is correctly latched in the down position and that the
bowl, tools, outlet covers and cord are secure before lifting.
English

before plugging in
important - UK only
• Make sure your electricity supply is
the same as the one shown on the
underside of your machine.
• The wires in the cord are coloured as
follows:
Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live.
• The appliance must be protected by a
13A approved (BS1362) fuse.
• For non-rewireable plugs the fuse
cover MUST be refitted when replacing
the fuse. If the fuse cover is lost then
the plug must not be used until a
replacement can be obtained. The
correct fuse cover is identified by colour
and a replacement may be obtained
from your Kenwood Authorised Repairer
(see Service).
• If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it
must be DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY.
An electric shock hazard may arise if
an unwanted non-rewireable plug is
inadvertently inserted into a 13A socket
outlet.
• This appliance conforms to EC
Regulation 1935/2004 on materials and
articles intended to come into contact
with food.
lTake care when removing bowl tools after extended use as
they may get hot.
lEnsure the cord is fully unfolded from the cord storage
compartment m before using the Kitchen Machine.
lChildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
lDo not move or raise the mixer head with an attachment fitted
as the Kitchen Machine could become unstable.
lDo not operate your appliance near the edge of a work
surface.
lAppliances can be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved.
lMisuse of your appliance can result in injury.
lThis appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
lThe maximum rating is based on the attachment that draws
the greatest load. Other attachments may draw less power.
lOnly use the appliance for its intended domestic use.
Kenwood will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject
to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions.
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before using for the first time
• Wash the parts: see ‘care and cleaning’
section.
Key
Attachment outlets
1high-speed outlet
2slow-speed outlet
3bowl tool socket
Mixer
4high speed outlet cover
5mixer head
6head release lever
7mixer ready indicator light
8on/off and speed control
9power unit
k bowl
l slow speed outlet cover
m cord storage compartment
n K-beater
o whisk
padough hook (if supplied)
pbspiral dough hook (if supplied)
 spatula
 splashguard (if supplied)
 splashguard (if supplied)
head shield
splashguard
Note: Spanner bn shown is for illustration
purposes only and is not supplied in pack.
Optional attachments
There are a range of optional attachments
available to use with your Kitchen Machine.
See the attachment leaflet included in your
pack or visit www.kenwoodworld.com
to see the full range and how to buy an
attachment not included in your pack.
Note: Slow Speed outlet attachments
The slow speed outlet on your Kitchen
Machine model features the Twist
Connection System. It is designed
to accept Twist Connection System
attachments.
When purchasing new attachments for
the slow speed outlet you should check
compatibility with your Kitchen Machine. All
Twist Connection System attachments can
be identified by the product code which
starts with KAX and also by the Twist logo
which is visible on packaging. For more
information visit
www.kenwoodworld.com/twist.
If you own attachments featuring the Bar
Connection System you will need to
use the KAT002ME adaptor to connect
these to the Twist Connection System
on your Kitchen Machine.
For more information visit
www.kenwoodworld.com/twist.
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Know your Kitchen Machine

K-beater
For making cakes, biscuits, pastry, icing,
fillings, éclairs and mashed potato.
Whisk
For eggs, cream, batters, fatless sponges,
meringues, cheesecakes, mousses,
soufflés. Do not use the whisk for heavy
mixtures (e.g. creaming fat and sugar) -
you could damage it.
Dough Hook
For yeast mixtures only
To use your bowl tools
Ensure the cord is fully unfolded from the
cord storage compartment m before
using the Kitchen Machine.
1 Push the head-lift lever 1down and
raise the mixer head until it locks 2.
2 Fit the bowl on the base and turn
clockwise 3to secure in position .
3 Place the required tool into the socket.
Then push up 4and turn 5the tool to
lock into position.
Note: If the K-beater or Whisk are
not picking up ingredients from the
bottom of the bowl refer to the “Tool
Adjustment” section.
4 Lower the mixer head by pushing the
head release lever down 6and lower
the mixer head until it locks 7.
5 Plug into the power supply and the
‘mixer ready indicator light’ will illuminate.
6 Start the machine by turning the speed
control to the desired speed setting. Use
the pulse (P) position for short bursts of
maximum speed.
7 After use, return the speed control to ‘O’
OFF position and unplug your Kitchen
Machine.
8 Release the tool by turning clockwise
to unlock from the tool socket and then
remove.
Hints
• The fold function can be used for
folding light ingredients into heavier
mixtures for example meringues,
mousses, fruit fools, Genoese sponges
and soufflés, and to slowly incorporate
flour and fruit into cake mixtures. The
mixer will operate at a constant slow
speed.
Important
Ensure that no bowl tools are fitted or
stored in the bowl when using other
outlets.
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The bowl tools and some of their uses

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Recommended Usage Chart
Tool Recipe/ Process Maximum Capacities
* (Minutes)
Hints and Tips
Chef Chef XL
K-beater Creaming butter/margarine and
sugar
2.72kg
(9 Egg mix)
4.55kg
(15 Egg
mix)
Min Max 4 • To avoid splashing of ingredients
gradually increase the speed.
• When creaming fat and sugar for
cake mixes, always use the fat at room temperature or soften it first.
• To fully incorporate the ingredients
stop mixing and scrape down the bowl with the spatula frequently.
• Use cold ingredients for pastry unless
your recipe says otherwise.
Beating eggs into cake mixes Min Max 1 – 4 Folding in flour, fruit etc Fold 130 – 60 secs
Pastry & Biscuits – rubbing fat into flour
Flour Weight 680g 910g Min 22
All In one cake mixes
Total Weight 2kg 5kg Min Max 45 – 60 secs
Whisk Egg whites 12 (455g) 16 (605g) Min Max 1½ – 2 Important
• To avoid splashing of ingredients
gradually increase the speed.
• The whisk is not suitable for
making all in one cake mixes as these mixes are too heavy and will damage it.
• Best results achieved when eggs are
at room temperature.
• Before whisking egg whites, make
sure there is no grease or egg yolk on the whisk or the bowl.
Fatless sponges 620g
(6 Egg Mix)
930g
(9 Egg Mix)
4
–
6
Cream (Fresh whipping Cream used, 38% fat content. Processing times may vary, depending on fat content of cream)
1L 2L Min 4-6 1½ – 3
Mayonnaise Egg yolk 2 Max 1 – 1½ • For best results scrape down the
bowl after the addition of the oil and run for a further 10 secs at max speed.
Mustard 10g Vegetable Oil 200ml
Pancake Batter Flour 250g
‘Min’ speed for
10 secs. Then
increase to
max speed for
45 – 60 secs
1 • Add flour to the bowl first, followed
by the wet ingredients.
• Mix on minimum speed to
incorporate ingredients.
Milk 500g Eggs 200g
Eggs sizes used = medium sized (Weight 53 – 63g) * This is for guidance only and will vary depending on the exact recipe and ingredients being processed