Lakeland 63492 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Model: 63492
DIGITAL
SOUP MAKER

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LAKELAND DIGITAL SOUP MAKER
Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Digital Soup Maker.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
This Digital Soup Maker makes smooth and chunky soups in 25 minutes. The Digital Soup
Maker cooks, simmers and stirs your soup from start to finished perfection, all in one jug.
The Digital Soup Maker also has the function to steam, blend, juice and pulse.
Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent
quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the
company back in the 1960s.
Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

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CONTENTS
Product features ............................................................................................................. 4
Control panel.................................................................................................................. 5
Safety cautions ............................................................................................................ 6-7
Before using the Digital Soup Maker for the first time ................................................. 8-9
Instructions for use .................................................................................................. 10-11
Recipes .................................................................................................................... 12-15
Hints and tips................................................................................................................ 16
Frequently asked questions ........................................................................................... 17
Error codes ................................................................................................................... 18
Care and cleaning ........................................................................................................ 19
Technical information.................................................................................................... 20
Electrical connections ................................................................................................... 20
Recycling your electricals .............................................................................................. 20

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Feed hole cap
2. Lid
3. Rubber seal
4. Steamer basket
5. Cooking jug
6. Base unit
7. Control panel
8. Non-slip feet
9. Handle
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
9.
8.
7.
6.

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CONTROL PANEL
Smooth soup
button Blend button
Steam/boil
button Juice button
Chunky soup
button Pulse button
ON/OFF button
Digital display
Power/Standby light

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SAFETY CAUTIONS
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and 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 understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.
• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from
the appliance before the first use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if
damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a
fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. Contact the Lakeland customer care
team on 015394 88100.
• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.
• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the
socket to “off” and remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
lid in water or other liquids.
• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid
contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
• For indoor use only.
• For domestic use only.
• This appliance should be used for preparation of food and drinks as described within
the instructions for use that accompany it.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains
socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.
• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.

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• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be
at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be
dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.
• CAUTION: The blades are very sharp, do not touch. Care must be taken when
emptying the jug and during cleaning.
• DO NOT immerse the base unit or cooking jug in water.
• Keep the appliance, plug and lead away from hot ovens, electric and gas burners,
flames and hot surfaces.
• The Digital Soup Maker should only be used at least 20cm away from walls and other
surfaces, to allow sufficient airflow.
• DO NOT operate the Digital Soup Maker empty and never fill the jug beyond the MAX
mark, 1.5 litre on the side of the jug.
• DO NOT open the lid until all movable parts stop running.
• DO NOT operate the appliance without supervision, if you leave the room you should
always turn the device off and unplug.
• DO NOT manipulate any of the safety switches or features. They prevent the appliance
being operated without an attached jug and closed lid.
• WARNING: Avoid spillage on the electrical coupler.
WARNING – HOT SURFACES
• The jug and base unit, and surfaces marked with this symbol
will get very hot during use. During use the temperature of the
stainless steel jug surface will be very hot.
• DO NOT TOUCH as possible injury could occur.
• Wear oven gloves when removing the jug from the base unit.
Allow the appliance to cool completely before touching these
surfaces, handling, moving or storing this appliance.
• DO NOT touch the lid during operation to avoid injury caused by
heat or steam.
• Be careful when removing the lid.
• Wearing oven gloves, remove the lid slowly by twisting it
anti-clockwise and open it away from you. Be careful as hot
steam will escape and can burn.

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Lid
Seal
BEFORE USING THE DIGITAL SOUP MAKER
FOR THE FIRST TIME
• WARNING: Do not insert the plug into an electrical outlet, or turn on the Jug Soup
Maker before you have fully assembled it.
• Unpack the Digital Soup Maker, remove all the packaging materials.
• Before first use, wipe the base unit and outside of the jug with a clean damp cloth.
• Wash attachments in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. Rinse out the inside of the
cooking jug with warm soapy water and dry thorough.
• DO NOT let water come into contact with the electrical coupler on the base
of the cooking jug.
• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before assembling the product.
• Place the base unit on a flat, dry heat resistant surface near a socket, at least 20cm
away from walls and other surfaces, to allow sufficient airflow.
• With both hands, lift the jug back onto the base unit. Lining up the notch at the
bottom of the jug handle with the groove located on the base unit.
REAPPLYING THE SEAL TO THE LID
1. To reapply the seal, make sure the seal has the 2 flaps on the outside.
2. The seal should slot into place using the groove on the bottom ridge of the lid.
3. Make sure the seal is secure before using the appliance.

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ASSEMBLY OF THE DIGITAL SOUP MAKER WITH THE STEAMER BASKET
1. Place the cooking jug onto the base unit, lining up the
notch under the handle on the base unit, press firmly
down into place, this is a safety feature.
2. Add water up to the MIN level mark on the jug.
3. Then place the steamer basket inside the cooking jug.
4. Place your ingredients into the steamer basket.
5. Place the lid onto cooking jug turn it in a clockwise
direction to lock properly in place. The appliance
will not work unless the lid is in place, this
is a safety feature.
ASSEMBLY OF THE DIGITAL SOUP MAKER
1. Place the cooking jug onto base unit, lining up the notch
under the handle with the groove on the base unit, press
firmly down into place, this is a safety feature.
3. Place your ingredients into cooking jug.
4. Please note: Nuts and bones must not be placed inside the
cooking jug.
5. Then add some water, oil, milk, or liquid according to your
recipe. DO NOT exceed the MAX mark level of 1.5 litre.
6. Place the lid onto cooking jug turn it in a clockwise direction
to lock properly in place. The appliance will not work unless
the lid is in place, this is a safety feature.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• When the appliance is fully assembled, plugged in and switched on, the appliance beep
and the control panel will illuminate. Then the Smooth light and Power/Standby light
will flash, the control panel will show --:--. The Digital Soup Maker is now in
standby mode.
• When you use the Digital Soup Maker for the first time there may be a slight burning
smell, this is normal for a new appliance and will stop after a few uses.
• Press the function button you require, then press the ON/OFF button and the appliance
will start to work. The selected function button light and the power/standby light will
illuminate and remain on.
• For the Smooth, Steam/Boil and Chunky functions the control panel will illuminate
round the edge and each line will illuminate in turn, once the appliance is up to
temperature it will then display the time remaining in minutes and seconds.
• If you have started the Smooth, Steam/Boil and Chunky functions, you can press the
ON/OFF button to cancel it within one minute, and if exceed one minute, you should
keep pressing the button for around 3 seconds to cancel it.
• The selected function will automatically stop when it has reached the end of its cycle,
the appliance will beep several times and then enter into standby mode.
APPROXIMATE TIMINGS FOR FUNCTIONS
Function Approx. working time
in minutes
Smooth
soup
25
Chunky
soup
25
Steam/boil 30
Blend 3
Juice 2
Pulse Works whilst your finger
is on the button
ADDING YOUR INGREDIENTS FOR SMOOTH
AND CHUNKY SOUP
• Place your chopped vegetables, ingredients and liquid for your recipe into the cooking
jug. It is best to cut ingredients small, even pieces about 2cm in size before placing in
the Digital Soup Maker.
• Always use cooked meat in the recipes.
• These settings heat the ingredients.
• DO NOT fill the cooking jug beyond the MAX mark 1.5 litre.
• Place the lid on the cooking jug and lock into place. The appliance will not work
properly unless the lid is on correctly and locked, this is a safety feature.

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SMOOTH AND CHUNKY SOUP FUNCTIONS
• Add your ingredients into the jug.
• Press either the SMOOTH or CHUNKY button, then press the ON/OFF button to enter
this program.
• The soup maker will automatically heat and blend the ingredients to preset program.
• The appliance will beep several times when the cycle has finished and then enter into
standby mode.
• When the soup program has finished, always let the ingredients cool down for 3-5
minutes before opening the lid. Open the lid away from you as hot liquid and steam
will escape.
• The appliance is equipped with an over-heating protection device, the motor will stop
automatically with abnormal usage or over-heating. Turn off at the socket and unplug,
let the appliance cool down for 30 minutes before using again.
STEAM/BOIL FUNCTION
• Fill the jug with water up to the MIN level mark.
• Place the steamer basket into the jug and add your ingredients into the steamer basket.
• Press the STEAM/BOIL button, then press the ON/OFF button to enter this program.
• The soup maker will automatically heat and steam the ingredients to preset program.
• The appliance will beep several times when the cycle has finished and then enter into
standby mode.
• When the soup program has finished, always let the ingredients cool down for 3-5
minutes before opening the lid. Open the lid away from you as hot liquid and steam
will escape.
• The appliance is equipped with an over-heating protection device, the motor will stop
automatically with abnormal usage or over-heating. Turn off at the socket and unplug,
let the appliance cool down for 30 minutes before using again.
BLEND AND JUICE FUNCTIONS
• Add your ingredients into the jug.
• Press either the BLEND or JUICE button, then press the ON/OFF button to enter this
program. The control panel will countdown the remaining time in minutes
and seconds.
• The soup maker will blend the ingredients to preset program.
• The appliance will beep several times when the cycle has finished and then enter into
standby mode.
• PLEASE NOTE: These functions do not heat the ingredients.
PULSE FUNCTION
• Add your ingredients into the jug.
• Press and hold the PULSE button.
• HH:HH will appear on the screen whilst in use, the appliance will gently pulse the
ingredients. This function only works with the Smooth, Steam/Boil and
Chunky functions.
• Maximum continuous working time for the ‘Pulse’ function is 20 seconds.
• PLEASE NOTE: These functions do not heat the ingredients.

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RECIPES
Please note that all spoon measurements are standard metric, so 1 tsp is 5ml and 1 tbsp is
15ml. We recommend using a set of measuring spoons for accurate results.
CHUNKY SOUPS
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM SOUP - Serves 4
Ingredients Quantity
Chicken 300g without bones
Mushrooms 100g chopped
Potato 50g cut into small cubes
Water 350ml
Salt and ground white pepper To taste
WHAT YOU DO
Put chicken, mushroom, potato and water into the jug.
Cook using the ‘Chunky Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season and serve.
LEEK AND POTATO SOUP - Serves 4
Ingredients Quantity
Small leeks 2, trimmed, chopped and thoroughly washed
New potatoes, skins on 350g, cleaned and chopped into small cubes
Chicken or vegetable stock 700ml
Salt and ground black pepper To taste
WHAT YOU DO
Put all the ingredients into the jug.
Cook using the ‘Chunky Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season and serve.

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CHICKEN AND SWEETCORN SOUP - Serves 4
Ingredients Quantity
Chicken stock 800ml
Chicken breast 150g, cut into thin strips
Sweetcorn kernels, frozen 300g
Spring onions 3, chopped
Salt and ground white pepper To taste
WHAT YOU DO
Put all the ingredients into the jug.
Cook using the ‘Chunky Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season and serve.
CHORIZO AND CHICKPEA SOUP - Serves 4
Ingredients Quantity
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp
Chorizo 250g, chopped
Chilli flakes 1tsp
Canned, chopped tomatoes 400g
Canned, chickpeas 400g
Chicken, ham or vegetable stock 500ml
Salt and freshly ground pepper To taste
Parsley Few sprigs of, chopped
WHAT YOU DO
Put the ingredients into the jug, except the parsley.
Cook using the ‘Chunky Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, add a few sprigs of
chopped parsley to serve.

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PUMPKIN - Serves 4
Ingredients Quantity
Raw cashew nuts 50g
Olive oil 10ml
Onion 30g
Pumpkin 200g cut into small cubes
Potato 50g cut into small cubes
Water 350ml
Salt and ground black pepper To taste
WHAT YOU DO
Put the ingredients into the jug.
Cook using the ‘Smooth Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season to serve.
TOMATO SOUP - Serves 4
Ingredients Quantity
Ripe tomatoes 700g
Olive oil 4 tbsp
Tomato purée 2 tbsp
Pinch of sugar
Medium onion 1, peeled and cut into 5-6 pieces
Garlic cloves 2, peeled
Chicken or vegetable stock 500ml
Salt and ground black pepper To taste
Crème fraiche (optional) 2 tbsp
WHAT YOU DO
Put the ingredients into the jug, except the crème fraiche.
Cook using the ‘Smooth Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, add créme fraiche to serve.
SMOOTH SOUPS

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GREEN PEA SOUP - Serves 4
Ingredients Quantity
Spring onions 3, roots removed and cut into 2-3 pieces
Butter 50g
Frozen peas 350g
Chicken or vegetable stock 700ml
Salt and ground black pepper To taste
Mint leaves (optional) 6-8
WHAT YOU DO
Put the ingredients into the jug, except the mint leaves.
Cook using the ‘Smooth Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, add mint leaves to serve.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP - Serves 4
Ingredients Quantity
Butternut squash, medium 1 (about 600g) peeled, deseeded and
cut into large chunks
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Onion 1, peeled and cut into 6 pieces
Garlic cloves 3, peeled
Ground coriander ½ tsp
Turmeric ¼ tsp
Chicken or vegetable stock 600ml
Salt To taste
Coriander leaves A few sprigs, to garnish
WHAT YOU DO
Put the ingredients into the jug, except the coriander leaves.
Cook using the ‘Smooth Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, garnish with coriander leaves to serve.

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HINTS AND TIPS
• If cooking raw meat, always cook through thoroughly before adding the ingredients
to the jug.
• Cut meat into 2cm size pieces or smaller.
• Nuts and bones should be removed to avoid any damage to the blades.
• DO NOT use the machine for heating or steaming without water. When steaming
always fill the jug with water up to the MIN mark level.
• DO NOT open the lid when the blades are spinning. There is a safety cut off, if the lid
is opened when the blades are spinning. The blades will stop immediately.
• Be careful when opening the lid and always open it away from you using an oven
glove, as hot steam will escape.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question: Why is the Soup Maker not working?
Answer: Check that the Soup Maker is plugged in and switched on at the socket.
Then check that the jug is sitting correctly on the base unit, the notch locator
on the jug needs to sit securely into the groove on the base unit, the notch
locator on the jug needs to sit securely into the groove on the base unit.
The lid must be fitted correctly and firmly twisted into place, otherwise the
appliance will not work because the lid has not come into contact with the
safety switch.
Question: Why is there no display of the LCD?
Answer: Check that the appliance is correctly assembled.
Question: Why has the appliance stopped working suddenly?
Answer: Check to see if the lid has become loose during operation.
Question: Why have the ingredients inside my Soup Maker not blended very well?
Answer: Check that the ingredients have not exceeded the MAX mark on the inside of
the cooking jug. It may be overfilled, remove some of the ingredients. There
may not be enough water or cooking liquid inside the jug to help blend the
ingredients.
Question: Why is my soup burnt?
Answer: You may have selected the wrong program by accident. There may not be
enough liquid in the jug, so your ingredients have come into direct contact
with the base of the cooking jug, add more liquid.
Question: Why is the lid stiff to twist onto the cooking jug?
Answer: The seal is a little stiff on first use. Wash thoroughly in warm soapy water
and replace securely.
The seal is a safety feature and needs to be sufficiently tight to ensure steam
and hot liquid doesn’t escape when cooking and blending the contents of
the jug.
Always use oven gloves when handling the lid and cooking jug.

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ERROR CODE PROBLEM
‘Beep’ alarm sound and error code ‘E1’
shows on the LCD display
The temperature sensor has created a short
circuit or a high temperature protection.
Please DO NOT immerse the cooking jug into
water, please dry the inside of the cooking jug
if there is any water inside, please return to
Lakeland customer care for professional
maintenance if the problem is not resolved.
‘Beep’ alarm sound and error code ‘E2’
shows on the LCD display
The temperature probe is creating an open
circuit. Please return to Lakeland customer
care for professional maintenance if the
problem is not resolved.
ERROR CODES

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CARE AND CLEANING
• Unplug the Digital Soup Maker and let it cool completely before cleaning.
• Clean thoroughly before using for the first time and after every use.
• Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, or steel wool.
• Always use plastic, wooden or silicone spatulas, as metal utensils will damage the wall
of the cooking jug.
• Never immerse the base unit, jug, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
• To clean the outer surfaces of the base unit and jug, wipe with a clean damp cloth and
dry thoroughly before storing.
• After you have made soup, use a cleaning brush to remove any residue stuck inside the
jug. Rinse out the inside of the cooking jug with warm soapy water and dry thorough.
•Do not let water come into contact with the electrical coupler on the base of
the cooking jug.
• Wash the attachments in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
• No parts are dishwasher safe.
• Do not reach into the jug and touch the blades with your hands.
• CAUTION: The blades are very sharp, do not touch. Care must be taken when
emptying the jug and during cleaning.
• Store the Digital Soup Maker with the power cable loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly
around the product.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
• Working capacity: 1.5 Litres.
• Power: 350W motor, 800-900W element.
• Voltage: 220-240V.
• Frequency: -50/60Hz.
• Jug weight 1.2kg.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in
all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications.
CHANGING THE 13 AMP FUSE
Use a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If you are
unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.
Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the
cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.
If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance
complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and
2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).
RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS
Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a
scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electrical products
to recycling points set up around the country.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest recycling point.