Kenwood KM260 series User manual

instructions
KM260 series

safety
●Switch o and unplug be ore itting or removing tools, a ter use
and be ore cleaning.
●Never let the cord hang down where a child could grab it.
●Keep your ingers away rom moving parts and itted tools. Never
put your ingers etc in the hinge mechanism.
●Never leave the machine on unattended.
●Never use a damaged machine. Get it checked or repaired: see
‘service and customer care’, page 5.
●Never let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.
●Never use an unauthorised attachment or more than one
attachment at a time.
●When using an attachment, read the sa ety in ormation that
comes with it.
●Never exceed the maximum capacities on page 5.
●Take care when li ting this appliance. Ensure the head is locked
and that the bowl, tools, and cord are secure be ore li ting.
●This appliance is not intended or use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack o experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use o the appliance by a
person responsible or their sa ety.
●Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
●Only use the appliance or its intended domestic use. Kenwood
will not accept any liability i the appliance is subject to improper
use, or ailure to comply with these instructions.
before plugging in
●Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on
the underside o your machine.
important - UK only ●The wires in the cord are coloured as ollows:
Blue = Neutral,
Brown = Live.
●The appliance must be protected by a 13A approved (BS1362)
use.
Note:
●For non-rewireable plugs the use cover MUST be re itted when
replacing the use. I the use cover is lost then the plug must not
be used until a replacement can be obtained. The correct use
cover is identi ied by colour and a replacement may be obtained
rom your Kenwood Authorised Repairer (see Service).
●I a non-rewireable plug is cut o it must be DESTROYED
IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock hazard may arise i an unwanted
non-rewireable plug is inadvertently inserted into a 13A socket
outlet.
●This appliance con orms to EC directive 2004/108/EC on
Electromagnetic Compatibility and EC regulation no. 1935/2004 o
27/10/2004 on materials intended or contact with ood.
know your Kenwood kitchen machine
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before using for the first time
1 Remove all packaging.
2Push excess cord in the cord storage compartment in
the back o the mixer.
3 Wash the parts: see ‘care and cleaning’, page 8.
know your Kenwood kitchen machine
medium speed outlet
high speed outlet
tool socket
head release lever
mixer head
bowl
on/o and speed switch
power unit
cord storage compartment
beater
dough hook with removable guard
whisk
splashguard
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
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
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the mixing tools and some of their uses
beater ●For making cakes, biscuits, pastry, icing, illings, éclairs and
mashed potato.
whisk ●For eggs, cream, batters, atless sponges, meringues, cheesecakes,
mousses, sou lés. Don’t use the whisk or
heavy mixtures (eg creaming at and sugar) - you could
damage it.
dough hook ●For yeast mixtures.
to use your mixer
1 Press down on the head release lever and raise the mixer
head until it locks into position.
to insert a tool 2 Select a tool and push into the tool socket .
●Always ensure the guard is itted onto the sha t o the dough
hook be ore inserting into the outlet. Once inserted it the
guard to the mixer outlet to prevent ood ingress.
3 Fit the bowl into the base and turn clockwise to lock into
position .
4 Press down on the head release lever and lower the mixer head until
it locks into position.
5 Plug into the power supply then switch on and turn the speed
switch to the desired setting. To switch o turn to ‘0’.
●Switch to pulse P or short bursts
6 Unplug rom the power supply.
to remove a tool 7 Raise the mixer head and whilst holding it steady, pull the tool
rom the outlet.
important ●Some movement of the mixer head is normal when
mixing heavy loads such as bread dough.
●I the mixer head is raised during operation, the machine will stop
working straight away. To re-start the mixer, lower the mixer head,
turn the speed switch to the o position, wait a ew seconds and then
re-select the speed. The mixer should resume operating straight away.
●I or any reason power to the mixer is interrrupted and the machine
stops working, turn the speed switch to the o position, wait a ew
seconds and then re-select the speed. The mixer should resume
operating straight away.
●The mixer will not operate unless all the outlet
covers are correctly fitted to the machine.
●I you hear the machine labouring either switch o and remove
some o the mixture or increase the speed.
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the mixer
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hints ●Switch o and scrape the bowl with a spatula when necessary.
●Eggs at room temperature are best or whisking.
●Be ore whisking egg whites, make sure there’s no grease or
egg yolk on the whisk or bowl.
●Use cold ingredients or pastry unless your recipe states otherwise.
●When creaming at and sugar or cake mixes, always use the at at room temperature or so ten
it irst.
●Your mixer has been itted with ‘so t start’ eature to minimise spillage. However i the machine
is switched on with a heavy mixture in the bowl such as bread dough, you may notice that the
mixer takes a ew seconds to reach the selected speed.
points for bread making
important ●Never exceed the maximum capacities stated - you will overload the
machine.
●Some movement o the mixer head is normal when mixing heavy loads such as bread dough.
●The ingredients mix best i you put the liquid in irst.
●At intervals stop the machine and scrape the mixture o the dough hook.
●Di erent batches o lour vary considerably in the quantities o liquid required and the stickiness
o the dough can have a marked e ect on the load imposed on the machine. You are advised
to keep the machine under observation whilst the dough is being mixed; the operation should
take no longer than 6-8 minutes.
speed switch
These are a guide only and will vary depending upon the quantity o mix in the bowl and the
ingredients being mixed.
beater ●creaming fat and sugar start on min gradually increasing
to a higher speed
●beating eggs into creamed mixtures use a medium to high speed
●folding in flour, fruit etc use a low to medium speed
●all in one cakes start on a low speed gradually increasing
to a higher speed
●rubbing fat into flour use a low to medium speed
whisk ●gradually increase to maximum
dough hook ●use a low to medium speed
maximum capacities
shortcrust pastry 450g lour weight
sponge cake (one stage mix) 1.6 Kg total mix
fruit cake mix 1.8 Kg total mix
bread dough 500g lour weight
egg whites 8
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Your mixer is itted with an electronic speed sensor control that is designed to maintain the
speed under di erent load conditions, such as when kneading bread dough or when eggs are
added to a cake mix. You may there ore hear some variation in speed during the operation as
the mixer adjusts to the load and speed selected - this is normal.
to it and use the splashguard
1 Fit the bowl into the base and add the ingredients.
2 Fit the tool then lower the mixer head
3 Fit the splashguard onto the bowl by sliding the cut away
section around the mixer head .
4 To remove the splashguard reverse the above
procedure.
●During mixing, ingredients can be added
directly to the bowl via the chute.
electronic speed sensor control
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attachment attachment code
liquidiser 1.5 l acrylic AT262
mincer AT261 comes with medium and coarse screens
food processing attachment AT264 comes with
a kni e blade
b reversible thick slicer/shredder
c reversible thin slicer/shredder
d rasping plate (grates parmesan cheese and
potato or German potato dumplings)
e citrus juicer
optional attachments thin (julienne style) chipper plate
g standard chipper plate
h extra coarse shredder plate
centrifugal juicer AT265
the attachments available
To buy an attachment not included in your pack, see service and customer care.
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care and cleaning
●Always switch o and unplug be ore cleaning.
power unit ●Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
●Never use abrasives or immerse in water.
bowl, tools, ●Wash by hand, then dry thoroughly or wash in the dishwasher.
splashguard, ●Never use a wire brush, steel wool or bleach to clean your
removable guard stainless steel bowl. Use vinegar to remove limescale.
on dough hook ●Keep away rom heat (cooker tops, ovens, microwaves).
service and customer care
●I the cord is damaged it must, or sa ety reasons, be replaced
by KENWOOD or an authorised KENWOOD repairer.
UK I you need help with:
●using your appliance
●servicing or repairs (in or out o guarantee)
call Kenwood Customer Care on 023 92392333.
Have your model number ready - it’s on the underside o the mixer.
●spares and attachments
call 0844 557 3653.
other countries ●Contact the shop where you bought your appliance.
●Designed and engineered by Kenwood in the UK.
●Made in China.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end o its working li e, the product must not be disposed o as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority di erentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer
providing this service.
Disposing o a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences or the
environment and health deriving rom inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent
materials to be recovered to obtain signi icant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder
o the need to dispose o household appliances separately, the product is marked with a
crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
guarantee UK only
●I your machine goes wrong within one year rom the date you
bought it, we will repair or replace it ree o charge provided:
●you have not misused, neglected or damaged it;
●it has not been modi ied;
●it is not second-hand;
●it has not been used commercially;
●you have not itted a plug incorrectly; and
●you supply your receipt to show when you bought it.
This guarantee does not a ect your statutory rights.
cleaning and service

carrot and coriander soup
ingredients ●25g butter
●1onion chopped
●1 clove garlic crushed
●750g carrot cut into 1.5 cm cubes
(alternatively or a lighter soup use 600g carrot cut into 1.5 cm cubes)
●cold chicken stock
●10-15ml ground coriander
●salt and pepper
method 1 Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and garlic and ry until so t.
2 Place the carrot into the liquidiser, add the onion and garlic. Add su icient stock to reach the
1.5 level marked on the goblet. Fit the lid and iller cap.
3 Blend on the pulse setting or 5 seconds or a coarse soup or longer or a iner result.
4 Trans er the mixture to a saucepan, add the coriander and seasoning and simmer the soup or
30 to 35 minutes or until cooked.
5 Adjust the seasoning as necessary and add extra liquid i required.
recipe
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Kenwood Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2NH, UK
www.kenwoodworld.com
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