Kogan ThermoBlend 2 KATHMXBENXA User manual

Table of Contents
Safety & Warnings.............................................................................................................................2
Product Layout, Accessories and Control Panel..................................................................4
Power Indicator Light ................................................................................................................4
Ti er Dial.........................................................................................................................................4
ON/OFF Button.............................................................................................................................5
Pulse Button....................................................................................................................................5
Te perature....................................................................................................................................5
Soft start function (above 60°C)...........................................................................................5
SPEED Dial.......................................................................................................................................5
Speed for Crea y Mixtures......................................................................................................5
LCD Screen.....................................................................................................................................6
Ti e....................................................................................................................................................6
Speed.................................................................................................................................................6
Speed for Crea y Mixtures......................................................................................................6
Te perature...................................................................................................................................6
Stea Function..............................................................................................................................6
Screen Messages...........................................................................................................................6
Getting to know the Ther oBlend 2.........................................................................................7
Placing the bowl............................................................................................................................7
Placing the lid.................................................................................................................................7
Asse bling the blades................................................................................................................7
Getting to know Co ponents & Accessories........................................................................8
Bowl....................................................................................................................................................8
Lid........................................................................................................................................................8
Measuring Cup...............................................................................................................................8
Cooking Basket..............................................................................................................................8
Stea Accessory..........................................................................................................................8
Blades................................................................................................................................................9
Using the Stea Tray..................................................................................................................9
Mixing Tool......................................................................................................................................9
Spatula...............................................................................................................................................9
How to use the Ther oBlend 2.................................................................................................10
Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................12
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Safety & Warnings
When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury,
these basic safety precautions should always be followed.
•Read all instructions carefully, even if you are quite fa iliar with the appliance.
•To protect against the risk of electric shock, DO NOT IMMERSE ain body of this appliance, plug
or power cord in water or any other liquid.
•This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infir persons unless they are
adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•Switch off the power outlet and re ove the plug before cleaning or when not in use. To unplug,
grasp the plug and pull fro the power outlet. Never pull the power cord. Never carry the
appliance by the power cord.
•Do not operate any appliance with a da aged power cord or plug; if the appliance alfunctions; or
if it is dropped or da aged in any anner.
•Do not allow the power cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
•Do not operate or place any part of the appliance on or near any hot surfaces (such as a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven).
•Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This product is intended for
household use only.
•This appliance is intended to be plugged in a standard do estic power outlet only.
•Do not atte pt to repair, disasse ble or odify the appliance. There are no user-serviceable parts.
•Do not use outdoors.
•Operate on a dry level surface. Sinks, drainboards or uneven surfaces ust be avoided.
•The use of attach ents or accessories not reco ended or sold by Kogan.co can cause fire,
electric shock or injury.
•Never insert utensils into the appliance when the appliance is running.
•Allow to cool before cleaning.
•Do not use with an extension power cord.
•Store the unit indoors in a dry location.
•Do not operate under or near fla able aterials, such as curtains, drapes or any other
co bustible aterials.
•Caution should be taken when handling this appliance as so e surfaces ay be hot during and
i ediately after boiling. Severe burns ay result fro isuse.
•Avoid contact with stea fro the lid when water is boiling, or just after the stea er has switched
off. Take care when opening the lid when the stea er has recently boiled, as stea can burn.
•Extre e caution is necessary when oving any appliance containing hot water. Wait until the
appliance has switched off auto atically, or switch it off anually before oving it.
•Do not ove the appliance containing hot liquids or food.
•Do not touch food inside the bowl directly.
•Do not touch the appliance when it is producing stea . Use a cloth to re ove the stea
co part ent.
•To disconnect, re ove plug fro wall outlet.
•CAUTION: This appliance generates heat and escaping stea during use. Proper precautions ust
be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other da age to persons or property.
•Do not touch any oving parts.
•Keep hands and utensils away fro cutting blade while chopping food to reduce the risk of injury
to persons or da age to the food processor. A plastic or wooden scraper ay be used but only
when the blender is not running.
•Never attach the chopping blade without the bowl in place.
•Do not operate the appliance when e pty.
•Do not operate any appliance with a da aged power cord or plug after the appliance
alfunctions, or is dropped or da aged in any anner.
•Ensure the bowl and lid are fitted correctly before starting appliance.
•Blades ust stop co pletely before re oving lid.
•Do not touch the blades when re oving food fro the bowl or when re oving the blades for
cleaning as they are sharp.
•Do not atte pt to override the cover lock echanis .
•Do not touch the blades, especially when the appliance is plugged in. The blades are very sharp.
•If the blades get stuck, unplug the appliance before you re ove the ingredients blocking the
blades.
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•The appliance beco es very hot during stea ing and ay cause burns when touched. Only lift the
bowl by its handle.
•Beware of hot stea that co es out of the stea basket during stea ing and when you re ove
the lid.
•Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before you clean it.
•Never use the bowl or any other part of the appliance in a icrowave, as they are not suitable for
this use.
•Never sterilise the bowl or any other part of the appliance in a steriliser or in a icrowave, as they
are not suitable for this use.
•Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or is da aged in any way.
•Make sure that you do not overfill the bowl. Do not exceed the axi u level indicated on bowl.
•When you stea ingredients, ake sure that you do not overfill the stea basket.
•When you blend liquids, do not exceed the axi u level indicated on the bowl.
•Never connect this appliance to a ti er switch or re ote control syste in order to avoid a
hazardous situation.
•Always check the consistency of baby food. Make sure there are no chunks in the food.
•Turn the easuring cup to lock position whilst using the achine at high speeds or when using the
Pulse function.
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Product Layout, Accessories and Control Panel
Power Indicator Light
When the Ther oBlend 2 is connected to the power supply, a red Power Indicator Light
situated in the upper part of the control panel will light up, and will re ain this way until the
achine is disconnected fro the electrical supply. A beep confir s that the achine is ready
to be used. All the functions that appear on the LCD screen, such as ti e, speed and
te perature will ark “00”. Press the On/Off button to turn the Ther oBlend 2 on, upon which
the Power Indicator Light’s colour will change to blue.
Timer Dial
The Ti er Dial is used to progra the cooking and/or the preparation ti e of the ingredients for a
axi u of 60 inutes. The Ther oBlend 2 can be progra ed in inutes, with an interval of 1 second
for the first inute and then in intervals of 30 seconds.
The ti ing can be increased by turning the Ti er button clockwise, or decreased by turning it in an anti-
clockwise direction. The Ther oBlend 2 counts the ti e down and the initial ti ing of the function can be
changed if needed.
It is necessary to progra the operation ti e for the Ther oBlend 2 to operate.
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2 Litre Stainless
Steel Bowl
Speed Control
Control Panel
Te perature
Dial
Ti er Dial
Pulse Button
ON/OFF Button
LCD Screen
Power Indicator
Light
Central Unit

N/ FF Button
This button is used to start the Ther oBlend 2 after having selected the ti e, speed and
te perature (although the te perature function is not always necessary depending on the
cooking function). When it is ON, the Power Indicator Light changes fro red to blue and the
appliance begins to perfor the progra ed task.
To stop or pause the achine, si ply press this button again.
Pulse Button
The Pulse function is used to ix and chop ingredients at a very high speed by keeping this
button pressed during the required ti e, usually of 3 to 4 seconds.
To use Pulse, at standby ode press the ON/OFF button once, then press the Pulse button to
activate it.
Caution: When using this function, it is i portant to note that the ingredients ay splash and
ight result in burns if the necessary cautions are not taken. It is reco ended to that you turn
the easuring cup to the lock position when using the Pulse function. Do not use the Mixing tool
with this function.
N TE: For an added safety easure the pulse function is only available in the OFF ode.
Temperature
Ther oBlend 2 has a te perature range fro 37°C ini u to a axi u of 100°C, and
Stea setting (ST) that can be progra ed with the te perature control TEMP. The
te perature is increased or selected by turning this control in a clockwise direction, and
reduced in an anticlockwise direction. The selected te perature will appear on the screen and a
beep will indicate that the Ther oBlend 2 has reached the selected te perature.
This innovative Ther oBlend 2 co es with the heating fil technology which is situated in the
base of the bowl and allows the achine to quickly reach the desired te perature. The
te perature interval is of 10°C and begins fro 37°C: 37, 50, 60, 70 until it reaches a axi u
of 100°C and Stea setting (ST).
Soft start function (above 60°C)
If the Pulse button is pressed or the high speed level actuated while the te perature in the bowl
is 60 °C or above , the electronic syste prevents the food fro escaping by delaying the speed
increase. This soft start only works if the food has been heated up or cooked in the bowl. Then
the te perature sensor can easure the actual te perature correctly and control the soft start
accordingly. If using the achine to process food that has not been heated or cooked in the
appliance (e.g. preparing a gravy fro hot eat juices) you should only increase the speed
slowly and gradually.
CAUTI N: There is danger of scalding by splashing hot food. Never use the Pulse button or
abruptly increase the speed when processing food that has not been heated in the achine.
SPEED Dial
Ther oBlend 2 co es with 10 speeds for chopping, ixing, blending, kneading and grating that
are controlled by the Speed dial.
Speed for Creamy Mixtures
As certain recipes require a s ooth or slow speed, (such as crea , soups, whipped crea s etc.)
Ther oBlend 2 co es with an accessory, the Mixing Tool, specially designed for these types of
dishes.
This accessory is placed on top of the blades inside the bowl and ixes at speeds 1-4.
Note: Do not surpass speed 4 when the Mixing tool is in place.
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LCD Screen
When Ther oBlend 2 is connected to the power supply, the LCD screen lights up and shows all
the control sy bols of the Ther oBlend 2. (See Figure 1)
Figure 1
Time
The selected ti e appears in the upper part of the screen with the sy bol of the clock and the
work ti e. Here the ti e is shown in inutes and seconds and can be progra ed up to a
axi u of 60 inutes. (See Figure 2)
Figure 2
Speed
The selected speed is shown on the screen by the Speed sy bol and ranges fro 1 to 10.
(See Figure 3)
Figure 3
Speed for Creamy Mixtures
The sy bol for crea y ixtures appears on the screen when the speeds 1, 2, 3 and 4 are
selected. The use of the Mixing Tool accessory for crea y ixtures is optional and ay vary
according to the type of recipe.
Note: The Pulse sy bol does not appear on the screen when this function is being used.
Temperature
The te perature selected is shown on the screen by the TEMP sy bol (See Figure 4) with a
range fro 37°C to 100°C. This te perature is the exact te perature inside the bowl and can be
changed without having to stop the achine.
Figure 4
Steam Function
ST setting is only for stea function.
Screen Messages
Bowl lid is open
The Ther oBlend 2 bowl co es with two security sensors in the lid and the base of
the bowl. When the lid is open or incorrectly closed, this warning sy bol will appear
on the screen.
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Programmed temperature reached
This sy bol will flash on the screen for a few seconds to indicate that the
Ther oBlend 2 has reached the selected te perature. When this sy bol appears, a
beep tone will also sound.
Getting to know the ThermoBlend 2
Placing the bowl
Ensure that the blades are securely placed in the bowl.
Connect the bowl to the central unit by placing it in the cavity of the central unit and lightly
pressing it down so that it fits correctly in place.
Warning: The lid will not fit into place if the bowl is not connected correctly.
Placing the lid
First, place the lid diagonally on top of the bowl and turn in a clockwise direction in such a way
that the tongue underneath the lid fits into the space that projects out fro the central unit.
Also, the clip in the back of the cover connects perfectly with the cavity in the handle of the
bowl. (See Figure 5 & 6)
Figure 5 Figure 6 Clip
Warning: The appliance is equipped with a built-in safety lock between the lid and ain unit.
The Ther oBlend 2 will not work unless the lid is correctly fitted. If the sensors find that the
bowl is incorrectly placed, the “ ” sy bol will appear on the screen and will only disappear
when the bowl is correctly fitted in place.
The Ther oBlend 2 bowl has a axi u capacity of 2 litres indicated by level arks of 0.5
litres both on the inside as well as on the outside.
Caution: Never exceed the axi u level of the bowl.
Assembling the blades
The blades can be re oved easily for cleaning and aintenance of the achine.
Place the bowl in a vertical position with its opening facing downwards. Place a tea towel inside
the bowl before disengaging lever and allow it to drop on the towel. Turn the lever in an
anticlockwise direction to re ove the blades. (See Figure 7)
Figure 7
Reasse ble the blades in the opposite direction.
Caution
1. Special care ust be taken when re oving or replacing these blades as they are very
sharp.
2. After cooking, leave the blades to cool before handling the .
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Getting to know Components & Accessories
Bowl
The Ther oBlend 2 bowl is ade of stainless steel and has a axi u capacity of 2 litres with
arked levels of 0.5 litres indicated on the outside and inside of the bowl.
•Never fill the bowl exceeding the axi u level a ount for safe use of the
Ther oBlend 2 and for better perfor ance.
•Special care ust be taken when re oving the bowl fro the central unit to avoid spills
and splashes.
•At high speed levels and when using the Pulse function, the easuring cup should be
turned to lock position for additional security.
Lid
The Ther oBlend 2 only Works with the cover in place and it is therefore necessary to close it
correctly. The bowl sy bol will appear on the screen to indicate that the bowl is not properly
closed.
Measuring Cup
The Measuring cup is very versatile and allows the easy use of the Ther oBlend 2 without the
need to stop it whilst it is in use:
•For adding ingredients to the bowl with the cover closed while Ther oBlend 2 is
working.
•To aintain the cooking te perature.
•As a easuring cup with a capacity of 100 l.
Caution: when using higher speed or pulse function, place the Measuring cup onto the lid, turn it
in clockwise direction to lock position to avoid the ingredients or the Measuring cup fro
splashing.
Cooking Basket
For the axi u functionality of the achine, Ther oBlend 2 co es with a
Cooking Basket that is placed inside the bowl and is perfect for preparing
different types of dishes:
•Filtering of fruit and vegetable juices. Chop and ake a puree in the
achine, then insert the basket into the ixing bowl and use it as a
filter when pouring the juice out. When pouring the juice use the
spatula to hold the basket.
•Delicate food such as eatballs or fishballs that are not suited to be prepared in the
ixing bowl as a whole should be put into the basket. They can then be stewed.
•For cooking side dishes (e.g. rice, potatoes).
Steam Accessory
The Stea Accessory is perfect for stea ing eat, fish and vegetables. This
accessory consists of four parts, the first of the being an outer tray for
collecting liquids that ay fall fro the ingredients during the cooking process.
A second and third tray is used for placing the ingredients inside for stea ing.
The fourth part, is the stea er lid.
•This accessory is not to be used in the icrowaves, ovens or other
cooking appliances.
•Care ust be taken when using the Stea Tray as it ay have stea or hot water inside.
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Blades
Chopping Blade: has a sharp edge and is intended for blending, chopping,
incing, ice crushing and grinding functions.
Ensure great care when handling the chopping blade, due to its sharp edge.
Stirring Blade: has a blunt edge and is intended for gently stirring delicate
foods which are not required to be chopped. This blade is also used for
kneading dough.
Using the Steam Tray
1. Put the bowl in place in the central unit and add 0.5 litres of water.
Note: 30 inutes stea cooking requires 0.5 litre of water. For every additional 15
inutes, add an additional 250 l.
2. Place the stea tray on the bowl, turn the botto tray in clockwise direction to the lock
position ensuring that they are well fitted.
3. Place the ingredients in the inner tray for stea ing.
4. Cover the trays.
5. Progra the ti e and te perature.
The ingredients will start cooking when the water begins to boil in Stea setting and the stea
rises fro the bowl and passes to the trays.
Mixing Tool
The Mixing Tool is ideal for whipping crea or beating egg whites.
It is also the perfect utensil for the preparation of crea y puddings or crea
ixtures.
The Mixing Tool is placed on top of the blades, and works with speeds 1, 2, 3 and 4.
To re ove it, hold it fir ly by the upper part and pull it out with rotations in both directions.
Do not use the Mixing Tool with the Pulse function.
Warning: Do not use the Mixing Tool when kneading dough as the blades will beco e ja ed.
Do not add ingredients that ight da age or block the ixing tool when the blade is in otion
and the ixing tool is fitted.
Spatula
Use this accessory for stirring, ixing the ingredients, or for lifting the
basket as per the i age shown to right.
Warning
•Do not use other utensils to stir the ingredients inside the
Ther oBlend 2 bowl as these ay da age the achine and
ay get caught between its blades.
•Never place the Spatula inside the bowl whilst the blades are in otion.
•When using the spatula to scrape or re ove food fro the bowl, only scrape in a
clockwise direction. The spatula will be da aged by the sharp blades if used in an
anticlockwise direction.
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How to use the ThermoBlend 2
•Place the Ther oBlend 2 on a clean and stable surface that does not radiate heat.
•Ther oBlend 2 co es with two security sensors that can be found in the handle and
botto of the bowl. For opti u use of the achine, the bowl has to be properly fitted
to the central unit, otherwise the achine will detect an error and will not work.
•Make sure the bowl, blades and all the accessories are well cleaned before using the
achine.
1. Place bowl in to unit (without the lid on) and fir ly press down until the lip of the bowl
sits below the locking tab of appliance. Place the lid on the bowl with the lid lever at 2
o’clock position to the handle (aligning the unlock icon on the lid with the arrow on the
locking tab of the appliance). Rotate the lever on the lid in a clockwise direction to lock
the lid by aligning the lever with the handle.
2. Select the cooking ti e.
3. Turn the te perature control to the right to select the cooking te perature.
4. Turn the Speed dial to select the speed.
5. Press the ON/OFF button once, it will start operation.
6. During the cooking process Ther oBlend 2 will count down the progra ed ti e and a
beep will indicate that the cooking has finished.
The cooking ti e, te perature and speed can be a ended at any ti e without the need to stop
the achine.
We strongly reco ended that you turn the Ther oBlend 2 off and disconnect it fro the
power supply when not in use.
•To avoid overheating, do not cover the air vents of this achine.
•Never exceed the axi u capacity of the bowl.
•Allow hot ingredients to cool before transferring the directly.
•Wash and dry the blades thoroughly never leaving the to soak.
•If the appliance blade speed shows signs of slowing under load at the selected speed or
stalling, please progressively increase speed to the nearest speed setting where the
blades will ove freely.
Note: Speeds 1, 2 and 3 are for cooking (with heat) and ixing at the sa e ti e. For additional
safety the Ther oBlend 2 will not work if the speed for ixing and cooking is higher than 3.
The cooking function will only work when the speed level for ixing of 1, 2 or 3 is progra ed
in addition to the te perature and ti e.
•For preparing dishes at high speeds, turn the easuring cup to lock position to avoid
spills.
•Special caution has to be taken when re oving the chopping blade as they are very
sharp.
•Never place your hands in the bowl when the achine is turned on.
Note: When using the appliance in conjunction with heating function please be aware that
recipes containing ingredients with high sugar or dairy contents ay leave a thin fil of
cara elised deposit (brown staining) on the botto of the bowl during the cooking process.
This can easily be re oved after use by adding equal a ounts (approx . 300 l) of white
vinegar & water, heating the bowl and allowing it to stea for a few inutes. Then turn the
Ther oBlend 2 off and allow ixture to sit overnight. Dispose of the ixture in the orning and
i ediately rub with a fine scouring pad, then rinse bowl afterwards.
When crushing ice cubes or grinding hard food, select the Pulse button in short bursts until the
desired result is achieved.
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Danger of scalding by splashing hot food!
Never use the Pulse button, high speed or abruptly increase the speed above speed 3 when
processing hot food.
Danger of injury by escaping food
Turn the Measuring cup to lock position while operating at higher (6 –10) speed levels or
pressing Pulse button to chop or to purée cold food to avoid the easuring cup or food
splashing out.
Property damage
Place your appliance on a clean, solid, even and non-heatable surface so that it cannot slip. Keep
the appliance in a sufficient distance fro the edge of this surface to prevent it fro falling
down. When preparing dough or chopping food, an i balance can develop in the ixing bowl
which, under certain circu stances, ay cause the whole appliance to ove. Do not leave the
appliance unattended while it is operating as it ight fall fro the work surface.
When Kneading dough, never use a low speed of 1-4 at the beginning, always ix the dough at
higher speeds for a few seconds, then set the speed back to 2-3 for 3-4 inutes. Never use the
Mixing tool when Kneading dough. If the blades beco e ja ed or the unit begins to seriously
vibrate, turn it off i ediately to avoid da aging the appliance.
Pulse and High Speeds (7-10) are only designed for short ti e operation, never use this function
for ore than 30 seconds at one ti e.
Leaking of food
Ensure the sealing ring of the blade is fitted to the blade bearing.
If there is no sealing ring the food to be ixed or cooked ay leak out and
da age the appliance.
Cleaning
•Before using the Ther oBlend 2 for the first ti e and after each use, clean the achine,
its co ponents and accessories thoroughly.
•The contact points that are at the botto of the bowl should always be clean and dry.
•Special care ust be taken when re oving the chopping blade fro the bowl as they are
very sharp.
•All the stainless steel co ponents of this achine can be washed in the dishwasher,
however it is reco ended that you wash the plastic co ponents by hand.
Note: Re ove the seal prior to washing blade asse bly and ensure both parts are dried before
fitting back together.
•Clean the sealing ring that can be found in the cover after each use.
•Thoroughly dry all the co ponents and bowl accessories after each wash for opti u
perfor ance of the achine.
•Clean the cavity of the central unit with a da p towel, then dry well.
Warnings
•Never i erse the ain unit, cord and plug into any liquids.
•Do not using the Mixing Tool for kneading.
•Do not use speeds 1-3 at the beginning of the kneading process.
•Do not ix frozen fruit or frozen eat.
•Cease use i ediately if excessive vibrations are experienced during use;
serious da age to the achine can occur if these warnings are not followed.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
Unit not
working icon appears on LCD Bowl is incorrectly placed and not co pletely pushed down into position.
Reposition the bowl correctly until this
icon disappears.
E3 appears on the LCD Motor has overheated. Unplug the power plug, allow the unit
to cool down. Nor al operation can
reco ence once it has sufficiently
cooled down.
When kneading dough, unit is noisy
and blades slow down or stall under
load.
Blades are ja ed. Te porarily adjust the speed higher
for a few seconds, then set the speed
back down to 3.
Burn arks appear when heating ilk,
dairy products or cooking recipes with
high sugar contents.
Food burn arks are not unusual for
dairy or foods high in sugars.
Light food burn is expected and
instructions to clean up have been
supplied.
If burn arks are distinct, you ay
need to increase the speed to 3 and
reduce the cooking ti e.
Lid cannot be locked into position. Bowl is not correctly positioned
(sitting up too high), or the lid is not
correctly aligned to atch the arrow
on the appliance with the unlock icon
on the lid before turning to the lock
position.
Place bowl in to the unit (without the
lid) and fir ly press down until the lip
on the bowl sits below the locking tab
of the appliance.
Place lid on the bowl with lid lever at 2
o’clock position to the handle (or align
the unlock icon on lid with the arrow
on locking tab of the appliance).
Rotate lever on lid in clockwise
direction to lock lid by aligning lever
with handle.
Unit will not cook (with heat) and ix
if the speed is higher than 3.
The cooking function will only work
with a speed for ixing of no ore
than 3. This is by design to ensure the
safe use of the product.
Only cook with heat and ix at a
speed of no higher than 3.
Burning s ell/s oke while in
operation.
Motor is in overload. 1. Use less food.
2. If kneading dough, use high
speed kneading for a few
seconds, then change the
speed down to 3 to knead
the dough.
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