MAGIMIX LE DUO User manual

Instructions for use
Recipe book
Instructions for use
Recipe book
Le Duo
Le Duo

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed. These include the following :
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put the juice extractor in water or
other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning.
5. Ensure the juicer is switched off after each use. Make sure the motor stops
completely before disassembling.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug , after the appliances
malfunctions, or if it is dropped or damaged in any way. Return appliance to
the nearest Authorised Service Facility for examination, repair or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
11. Always make sure the juicer lid is securely locked in place before switching the
machine on. Do not unfasten the lid while the juicer is in operation.
12. Do not put your fingers or other objects into the juicer opening while it is in
operation.If food becomes lodged in opening, use food pusher or another piece
of fruit or vegetable to push it down. When this method is not possible turn the
motor off and dissassemble the juicer to remove the remaining food.
13. Do not attempt to over ride the interlock mechanism on the lid.
14. Do not use the appliance if the rotating sieve is damaged.
15. This product is designated for household use only.
16. If your appliance has broken down, if your appliance has fallen, or if the supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
17. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless
they are adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can
use the appliance safely.
18. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
19. Do not leave this appliance running unattended.
20. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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CONTENTS
Instructions for use
Important safeguards 2
Description 4
Using the citrus press 6
Using the juicer 7
Using the coulis-maker 8
Using the extra large feed tube 9
Cleaning 10
Electrical instructions 11
Fruit and vegetables
A to Z listing 13
Vitamins and mineral salts 23
Recommendations 24
Recipes
How to read the recipes 24
Fruit & vegetable juices 25
Cocktails & aperitifs 37
High-energy drinks 43
Coulis & sauces 47
Chilled soups 53
Just desserts 59
Sorbets 65
Jams & fruit jellies 71
Index of recipes 78
PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND ELECTRICAL
INSTRUCTIONS THROUGH CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
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DESCRIPTION
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Pusher
Pusher XL
Cone for
large citrus
fruits
Cleaning spatula
Citrus press basket
Lever arm
Bowl with metal spout Bowl with metal spout
or
Juice extractor basket
Funnel
Cone for
small citrus
fruits
Paddle
Paddle
(1)
Discharge disc Discharge disc
Juice extractor basket
Lid Lid XL
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*only on Le Duo Plus. **only on Le Duo Plus XL.
(1) Thread the power cord through the slot underneath the motor base to avoid vibrations.
Wash all the attachements before using the appliance for the first time.
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DESCRIPTION
Citrus press
Ideal for citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and
grapefruit.
Result : quick-to-make juice without any pips and
exactly the right amount of pulp.
Juice extractor
Ideal for firm-fleshed fruit and vegetables, such as
apples, carrots, melons and cucumbers.
Result : a clear juice without any pulp.
Coulis maker
Ideal for soft (or cooked) fruit and vegetables, such as
raspberries, blackcurrants and tomatoes.
Result : a thick nectar or coulis-type juice.
Never use this attachment for juicing hard fruit or
vegetables (carrots, coconut, etc.) as you may
damage your appliance.
To find out which attachment is most suitable for each type of fruit or vegetable,
check A - Z listings on page 13.
Attaching the bowl : position it on the motor
shaft and turn in an anti-clockwise direction
until it locks into place.
Double failsafe : your appliance will not start unless both the bowl and the
lid (or citrus press basket) are locked into place. When not using your
appliance only turn the lid (or citrus press basket) partway, so that it does not
lock into place.
Open Closed
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USING THE CITRUS PRESS
Position the citrus press on the bowl and
turn anti - clockwise until it locks into place. Choose the cone according to the size of your citrus fruit. The larger cone should
always be clipped onto the smaller one.
Slide the cone onto the motor shaft. Position
the lever arm opposite the locking device
and clip the tab to the base of the basket.
Place a glass under the pouring spout.
Position the halved fruit on the cone,
pressing slightly.
Lower the arm. Press (1), then apply gentle
pressure to the lever arm until all the juice
has been extracted.
If juicing a grapefruit, reduce the pressure slightly from time to time in order to
maximize juice extraction.
At the end of the operation, switch the
appliance off (0) before raising the lever
arm, in order avoid splashing.
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USING THE JUICER
If your appliance starts to vibrate, switch off and empty the juice extractor basket.
For maximum juice extraction, apply gentle pressure so that the fruit (or vegetable) comes in
direct contact with the filter basket.
At the end of the juicing, wait a few seconds for the appliance to finish extracting the juice before
switching it off.
Lower the juice extractor basket onto the
motor shaft. Place the lid on top of the bowl and turn anti - clockwise until it locks into place.
Wash the fruit and vegetables and prepare
according to the advice given in the A-Z
listings on page 13.
Place a glass under the spout. Switch the
machine on (1) and leave it to run without
interruption until the operation is finished.
Put the pre-prepared pieces in the feed tube
and gently guide them through using the
pusher.
• Never insert a foreign object - or
your fingers - into the feed tube.
Always use the pusher supplied for
this purpose.
• Wait until the juice extractor basket
has stopped turning completely
before you unlock the lid.
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* Only on Le Duo Plus
** Prepare your fruit and vegetables according to the advice given on p. 13.
If your appliance starts to vibrate, switch off and empty the juice extractor basket.
In the case of some types of soft fruit, such as raspberries, you may need to leave the
appliance running a little longer in order to maximize juice extraction.
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USING THE COULIS MAKER
Place the discharge disc at the bottom of
the bowl. Lower the juice extractor basket
onto the motor shaft.
Fit the paddle in the juice extractor basket.
Place the lid on top of the bowl and turn
anti - clockwise until it locks into place. Position the funnel* on top of the feed tube. Place a glass under the spout. Press (1)
and leave to run without interruption until
the operation is finished.
Feed the fruit and vegetables** in little
by little, guiding them through with the
pusher. Switch the appliance off (0).
• Never attempt to process hard fruit
and vegetables.
• Never insert foreign objects – or your
fingers - into the feed tube. Always use
the pusher supplied for this purpose.
• Wait until the juice extractor basket has
stopped spinning before you open it.
WARNING
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USING THE EXTRA LARGE FEED TUBE
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Juicer : lower the juice extractor basket onto
the motor shaft. Place the XL lid on top of the bowl and turn anti - clockwise until it locks into place.
Introduce your whole fruits and vegetables
or in large pieces. Guide them through
using the XL pusher. Do not use your hands.
Coulis maker : place the XL coulis
maker accessory and the XL discharge
disc as explained on page 9 .
Place the XL lid on top of the bowl and turn
until it locks into place. Put your whole fruit and vegetables or large pieces into the feed tube. Guide
them through using the XL pusher. Do not
use your hands.
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CLEANING
Clean the removable parts using water and washing-up liquid immediately after use. Once it
has dried, the pulp is harder to remove.
Certain foods, such as carrots, tend to stain the plastic. Use a piece of kitchen paper with a
little vegetable oil to remove some of the staining.
Motor base : unplug the power cord, then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid abrasive
products (e.g. Brillo pads®).
Bowl : push the spout into the cleaning
position.
Citrus press basket : unclip the lever arm
by pulling the tab free.
Juice extractor basket : insert the thin end
of the spatula into the basket and scrape
away the bulk of the pulp.
Models without cleaning brush : hold the
basket vertically under a running tap.
Clean the metal filter inside and out using
the spatula provided.
Models with cleaning brush : place the juice
extractor basket onto the motor shaft.
Fit the
cleaning brush and the lid. Switch the machine
on and slowly pour water into the feed tube.
Stop when the water comes out clean.
It is vital to follow certain rules in order to avoid seriously damaging the removable
parts :
• Dishwasher : select the minimum temperature and avoid if possible the drying cycle
(generally 60°C).
• Handwashing : avoid leaving parts to soak in detergent for too long.
• Detergents : read through the manufacturer’s instructions to check that they are suitable
for cleaning plastic items.
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Ensure that the voltage of your mains supply corresponds to that shown on the
identification plate on the underside of your appliance.
For models with a chrome finish, the appliance must always be plugged into an
earthed socket.
Your appliance is fitted with a thermal protection system which automatically
stops the motor if it has been running for too long or is overloaded. If this
happens, switch the appliance off and wait until it has cooled down completely
before switching it on again.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
For chrome plated models only : To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
equipment has a grounding type plug, that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug
will only fit into a grounding outlet. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
For all other models : To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only in one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
Do not change the plug in any way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician.
The electrical rating listed on the unit is based on the attachment that draws the
greatest load.
Other attachments might draw significantly less power or current.
CAUTION
When using your Le Duo XL juicer extractor, feed the fruit or vegetables down
the feed tube using the pusher provided.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES REACH INTO THE FEED TUBE
WITH YOUR HANDS OR PUT ANY OTHER OBJECT INTO THE
FEEDTUBE WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING. In the unlikely
event of the fruit becoming stuck, switch off the machine and
unplug it at the wall. Remove the lid and clean the feed tube
and filter until the machine is unblocked.
ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

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A TO Z
Introduction
The juice extractor and citrus press functions allow you to extract juice from
a wide range of fruit and vegetables. And if you also have the coulis maker
function, you can turn up to 99%* of the produce on sale at your local greengrocer’s
into delicious juices, nectars or coulis.
As each individual fruit and vegetable is very different, it is important to choose
the most suitable attachment.
Prepare the ingredients following the instructions below.
For every fruit or vegetable, we explain:
• How to choose it
• How to prepare it
• Why it is good for you
• Which attachment to use.
You may have a choice of attachment for certain types of fruit, but you will not
necessarily obtain the same results with each. For example, a pear processed in
the juice extractor will yield a clear juice, whereas if you use the coulis maker
function, you will obtain a thicker, nectar-type juice. As a rule, if you choose the
juicer rather than the coulis maker, soft (or pre-cooked) fruits and vegetables will
yield slightly less juice, the basket will fill up more quickly and the liquid will flow
more slowly.
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A TO Z
Apple
Choose firm fruit, preferably
organically grown to avoid having
to remove the peel, which is rich
in pectin and vitamin A. There are
hundreds of varieties of apple.
Granny Smiths will produce a very
refreshing, slightly acid juice, while
Golden Delicious apples will yield a
milder juice. Wash them, cut into
pieces and process directly in the jui-
cer without coring them.
Benefits : apples are very good for
health, as underlined by the saying
“An apple a day keeps the doctor
away”: They help to stabilize
cholesterol levels, improve digestion
and promote the elimination of
toxins. They are also an appetite
suppressant.
Apricot, Peach, Nectarine
Choose fruit that is dark in colour,
slightly soft and feels heavy in the
hand. Wash thoroughly, remove the
stones and cut into pieces. The flesh of
these fruits extracts a fairly thick nectar.
When using the juice extractor,
you may therefore need to
combine them with other,
juicier fruit or vegetables,
in order to increase the flow and
dilute the pulp.
Benefits : Apricot : ideal for fighting
infections.
Peach/nectarine : stimulates intestinal
transit.
Asparagus
Choose young, firm shoots. Wash
them, remove the tough part of the
stalk and cut into sections before
processing in the juice extractor.
Benefits : as it is extremely alkaline,
asparagus juice helps to reduce the
acidity of your blood.
Banana
Choose fruit with uniformly yellow
skin. As banana flesh is extre-
mely thick, it will produce a
purée rather than a juice when
pressed, which is
why it is a good
idea to combine it
with other fruit. Make sure you
always process the banana first
(peeled and cut into pieces),
followed by other, juicier fruit to dilute
the pulp.
Benefits : a high-energy food, bananas
are also excellent for the digestion.
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Beetroot
Choose firm ones that are not too
big. Scrape the skin off and cut into
pieces before processing in the juice
extractor. As it is often difficult to find
raw beetroots in the shops, you can
used cooked ones, bearing in mind
that they will have a slightly lower
nutritional value.
Benefits : a good source of energy
and a powerful cleanser, beetroot
juice promotes blood regeneration.
WARNING : because it has such a
strong effect, beetroot juice should
always be combined with other
juices.
Blueberry
Choose plump berries with a bloom
on their skin. You can also use frozen
berries when fresh ones are not in
season. Rinse and drain them before
processing them using the coulis
attachment.
Benefits : blueberry skin has
bactericidal properties which are
good for the digestive system.
Broccoli
Choose broccoli with tight, green
florets. You can process both the
stalks and the florets in the juice
extractor. As the juice is rather bitter,
it is a good idea to combine it
with other juices.
Wash the broccoli
thoroughly and cut into
pieces before placing in
the juice extractor.
Benefits : as in the case of other
members of the cabbage family, it is
said to have anti-cancer properties,
while it also improves blood
oxygenation.
Carrot
Choose good hard carrots with uniform,
unblemished skins. There is no need to
peel them, providing you scrub them
well before cutting them into pieces.
Make sure you always have a store of
fresh carrots, as they form the basis of
a great many cocktails.
Benefits : as carrot juice is extremely
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Celery
Choice firm, fresh, green sticks.
Wash and cut into sections before
processing in the
juice extractor. Its
slightly salty juice
goes well with
other fruit
and vegetable
juices (apple,
tomato, etc.)
Benefits : rich in sodium, it neutralizes
the body’s natural acidity. Celery
also helps to eliminate excess carbon
dioxide. Lastly, an apple and celery
juice combats stress and insomnia.
Cherry
Choose dark red, fat and flawless
cherries, preferably still with their
stalks. Their juice is extremely
fragrant, but the preparation takes
rather a long time, as it is vital to
remove their stones (after washing
them and removing their stalks) before
processing them in the juice extractor
or the coulis maker.
Benefits : extremely rich in vitamin A,
and therefore good for the eyesight,
cherries are also recommended for
people suffering from rheumatism.
Citrus fruit
(Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit)
Always select citrus fruit that
feels heavy in the hand, with a thin,
shiny skin. The easiest way to extract
the juice is to cut the fruit in half
and use the citrus press. However, to
make life easier when preparing
certain cocktails, you can also
process them in the juice extractor or
the coulis maker after removing the
peel and separating the segments.
Benefits : all citrus fruits are rich in
vitamin C, which makes them a good
source of energy. They also help to
cleanse your body. Pinky-orange
citrus fruits, such as blood oranges,
are a good source
of vitamin A
(betacarotene).
As for lemon
juice, it is a
powerful
anti-oxidant, and
when sprinkled onto
other fruits and vegetables, it
prevents any discoloration and acts
as a natural preservative.
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Coconut
Choose a full coconut: when you
shake it, you should hear the coconut
water moving. Start by piercing one of
its “eyes” (small, dark
spots at one end of
the coconut) with a
small knife and collect
the water in a glass.
Smash the shell with a hammer, then
remove the flesh and break into small
pieces. You do not need to cut off the
dark rind. Process the pieces in the
juice extractor to obtain a pulp, then
pour the coconut water and/or
ordinary water through the feed tube
to rinse the pulp and thereby obtain
coconut milk. Do not discard the pulp,
as it can be used in cakes.
Benefits : a thirst-quenching juice
rich in mineral salts.
Cucumber
Choose firm, dark
green cucumbers.
Peel them roughly and cut into
pieces. Watery and extremely
thirst-quenching, the resulting juice
tempers the strong taste of some
other juices (radish, pepper, etc.).
Benefits : Rich in mineral salts, it
improves skin tone.
Fennel
Choose firm, white bulbs
with a few small green
sprigs. Wash and cut
into pieces. Its aniseed taste
goes well with other juices (apple,
orange, etc.).
Benefits : as fennel juice is rich in
vitamin A, it is good for the eyesight.
It also relieves headaches.
Ginger
Discard any roots that are soft or
withered. Cut off a small piece to
process in the juice extractor along
with other fruits or vegetables to
produce a spicy cocktail.
Benefits : used since ancient times
in Oriental medicine, ginger is
extremely good for you. Boasting
fortifying and antiseptic properties, it
helps combat head colds, coughs
and nausea. It is also extremely good
for the circulation (increases
blood flow to the
peripheral organs).
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Grape
Choose bunches of firm, uniformly-
sized grapes firmly attached to their
stalks. Wash the bunches
thoroughly and strip off
the grapes. Naturally
mild and sweet, their
juice is a firm favou-
rite with children.
Benefits : rich in vitamins and minerals,
grapes stimulate the metabolism and
pure grape juice can be drunk when
dieting.
Guava
Choose guavas with pale yellow skin
– a sign of ripeness. Remove the skin
and cut the flesh into pieces before
processing in the juice extractor
(for a juice) or using the coulis
attachment (purée). As its flesh is
extremely dense, it is a good idea to
process the fruit one at a time and to
empty the juice extractor basket
before processing other fruit.
Benefits : large quantities of vitamin
C and low in calories.
Kiwi
Choose ripe fruit which yield slightly
to the touch. Peel and cut into pieces.
Benefits : extremely rich in vitamin C,
it is an excellent all-round tonic.
Lettuce
Choose fresh, green lettuce. Detach a
few leaves, roll them together and
feed them through the tube. Repeat
this process as many times as
necessary. As the resulting juice is
rather bitter, it is a good idea to mix
it with other juices.
Benefits : like parsley, lettuce is rich
in chlorophyll. Its juice helps to
purify the blood and improves skin
appearance.
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Lychees
Choose lychees with pink or red skin.
Tinned lychees are freely available,
but their taste is far inferior to that of
fresh ones. Peel away their tough
skin and remove the stones before
processing them in the juice extractor
or using the coulis attachment.
Benefits : a good source of vitamin C.
Mango, Papaya
Choose ripe fruit which yield slightly
to the touch. Peel them, remove the
stones or seeds and cut into pieces.
If you choose the juice extractor
function, you may need to
process juicier fruits after
the mango or papaya in
order to dilute the pulp.
Less flavoursome than
mangoes, papayas in
particular need to be
combined with other
ingredients.
Benefits : Mango : extremely rich in
vitamin A, it is good for the skin.
Papaya : this contains papaine, which
promotes the digestion of proteins.
Melon, watermelon
Choose a heavy melon with
unblemished skin. Its stalk should
come away slightly. The skin of a
watermelon should be hard and
smooth. Remove the seeds (except for
the watermelon), remove the rind,
then cut into pieces.
Benefits :
Melon :
taken pure,
its juice is good
for the digestive system.
Its extremely
fragrant juice goes well with that of
more acidic fruits, although people
subject to gastric disorders should
drink it on its own, as once it has
reached the stomach it rapidly starts to
ferment.
Watermelon : extremely low in
calories, watermelon juice is an
effective depurative and a natural
appetite stimulant.
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Parsley
Choose bright green
leaves. When drunk pure, its taste is
quite strong, so it is best combined with
other juices. Process the parsley leaves
in the juice extractor first, after washing
and draining them, followed by the
other vegetables.
Benefits : extremely rich in chlorophyll,
parsley helps to purify the blood and
cleanse the liver. It refreshes the breath
and improves digestion. It is also a
first-rate source of vitamin C.
Passion (fruit)
Choose fruit which
feels heavy in the
hand, with slightly
wrinkled skin (if it
is too wrinkled, the fruit will
be dry). Cut in half, remove the pulp
with a teaspoon and process it in the
juice extractor or using the coulis
attachment. This extremely flavoursome
fruit enhances the taste of many fruit
cocktails.
Benefits : good for relieving stress.
Pear
Choose firm ones with an unblemished
skin (preferably organically
grown, to avoid having to peel
them). Wash them,
cut them in half without
peeling or coring them,
then process them directly in
the juice extractor (for a clear juice)
or using the coulis attachment (for a
nectar). Add a few drops of lemon
juice to prevent the pear juice from
oxidizing.
Benefits : this is a juice rich in
potassium, mineral salts and vitamins :
energy-giving and depurative
properties.
Persimmon
Originally from Japan, persimmons
resemble large orange tomatoes.
Make sure you only use ones which
are fully ripe. Unlike other fruit, they
are at their best when they are soft
and not too smooth and shiny. Their
flesh is soft, with a slight aroma of
honey. Wash them, remove their
stalks, cut the flesh into pieces and
process using the coulis attachment.
Benefits : a fruit rich in vitamins A
and C.
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