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Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the appliance on.
Remove all packaging before use.
CSTAND MIXER, JUG BLENDER, OR PASTA MAKER?
Use the mixer for whisking, beating, and mixing ingredients. Use the jug blender (page 12) for
blending liquids, like soups, sauces, and smoothies; for chopping small non-liquid ingredients,
like herbs, spices, and nuts. Use the pasta maker (page 17) for ... 3 guesses!
AIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 The appliance must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult.
2 It’s not a toy, don’t let children play with it. Use and store it out of their reach.
3 Don’t put the motor unit in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
4 Keep fingers, hair, clothing, kitchen utensils, etc. clear of the bowl and attachments.
5 Switch off, unplug the appliance, and wait till the motor stops before fitting or removing an
attachment, before dismantling, and before cleaning.
6 Don’t put anything into the bowl that’s hotter than you can comfortably handle (i.e. liquid
temperature below 40°C).
7 Don’t let anything other than the attachments and ingredients get into the bowl while the
appliance is plugged in.
8 Don’t use the appliance without fitting the splash guard.
9 Don’t leave the appliance unattended while plugged in.
10 Don’t run the motor for more than 10 minutes, or it may overheat. After 10 minutes, switch
off for at least 10 minutes, to let the motor cool.
11 Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
splash
guard
lid latch
whisk
dough hook
beater
motor
unit
lid
bowl
drivedrive
drive
shaft latch
latch
slot
front drive cover
arm
lug
rear drive cover
U
L
speed
control
arm release
splash
guard

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stand mixer
12 Don’t use attachments or accessories unless we supply them.
13 There are three drives – the mixer, the front drive, and the rear drive – use only one at a time,
and keep the others covered.
14 Don’t run the appliance empty, it may overheat.
15 Don’t use the appliance if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
16 If the cable is damaged, return the appliance, to avoid hazard.
household use only
UBEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Turn to “care and maintenance” on page 5 and clean the appliance, to remove any
manufacturing residues, dust, etc.
CPOSITIONING
1 Sit the appliance on a water-resistant, dry, stable, level surface.
2 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
3 Don’t plug the appliance in yet.
CRAISING THE ARM
4 The springs in the arm are quite powerful, so:
a) Check that the appliance is switched off (0)
b) Hold the bottom of the appliance.
c) Keep clear of the top of the arm, so it won’t hit you.
d) Turn the arm release to U.
e) The arm will spring up into the raised position.
f) Let go.
CTHE SPLASH GUARD
5 Switch off, unplug, and raise the arm before fitting/removing the splash guard.
6 The splash guard fits over the end of the drive shaft and drive:
a) Align the latches on the splash guard with those on the drive.
b) Turn the splash guard 3cm clockwise.
c) Lift the splash guard towards the drive.
d) Turn the splash guard 3cm anti-clockwise.
e) This should engage the latches on the splash guard with those on the drive.
7 To remove the splash guard:
f) Turn the splash guard 3cm clockwise.
g) Move the splash guard down, away from the drive.
CTHE LID
8 Open the lid to add ingredients, close it again, to avoid splashing.
CTHE BOWL
9 Raise the arm before fitting or removing the bowl.
10 Fit the bowl to the appliance and turn it clockwise.
11 Turn it anti-clockwise to release it.
12 The contents of the bowl will rise when you start the motor – the higher the speed, the more
they’ll rise.
13 Try not to fill the bowl more than about half full (specially when using the whisk).
,Use only the bowl supplied.
CTHE ATTACHMENTS
14 Switch off, unplug, and raise the arm before fitting the attachments.
15 Align the slot in the top of the attachment with the lug on the drive shaft, push the
attachment on to the drive shaft, and turn it clockwise.
16 To remove an attachment, push it on to the drive shaft, turn it anti-clockwise, then pull it off.

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CLOWERING THE ARM
17 a) Check that the appliance is switched off (0).
b) Hold the bottom of the appliance.
c) Turn the arm release to U.
d) Press the arm down.
e) Let the arm release go.
f) Let go.
CPOWER UP
18 Check that the speed control is set to 0.
19 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if its switchable).
CTHE SPEED CONTROL
20 Turn the speed control clockwise to the speed you want.
21 The range is from 1 (low) to 10 (high). Turn the speed control back to 0 to turn the motor off.
22 You’ll have your own preferences, but generally:
23 Don’t run the motor continuously for more than 10 minutes, it may overheat. After 10
minutes, switch off for at least 10 minutes, to let the motor recover.
24 Switch off, unplug the appliance, and wait till the motor stops before fitting or removing an
attachment, before dismantling, and before cleaning.
attachment speed use
whisk 4-10 + Ybeating/aerating cream, egg whites, batter, light mixes
beater 4-6 creaming butter and sugar, medium cake mixes
dough hook 1-3 heavy mixtures, bread, pastry
YPULSE
25 Turning the speed control anti-clockwise to Ywill give you a short burst at high speed. In
this direction, the knob is spring-loaded. When you let go, it’ll return to 0.
26 Use Yas a “pulse” function, for more precise control.
a) turn the speed control to Yfor a second or two, then release it
b) check the state of the ingredients
c) repeat, till the ingredients are exactly the consistency you want
27 Don’t run the motor continuously on Yfor more than 1 minute, it may overheat. After 1
minute switch off for at least 2 minutes, to let it recover.
28 Turning the speed control anti-clockwise to Ywill give you a pulse at high speed.
,Use this setting only with the whisk.
CCARE AND MAINTENANCE
29 Switch off (0) and unplug before cleaning.
30 Clean as soon after use as possible, to prevent residues setting inside the bowl.
31 Turn the bowl anti-clockwise to release it from its bayonet fittings, then lift it off the
appliance.
32 Wash the bowl and attachments in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry.
33 You may put the bowl and attachments in a dishwasher, but note: the harsh environment
inside the dishwasher will affect the surface finishes. The damage should be cosmetic only,
and should not affect the operation of the appliance.
34 Wipe the outside surfaces of the appliance with a clean damp cloth.
35 Don’t put the motor unit in water or any other liquid.
36 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

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a few simple recipes to get you started
pizza dough dough hook
400g plain flour 1 sachet active dried yeast (about 2½ tsp)
250ml warm water 1½ tbsp olive oil
½ tsp sugar 1 tsp salt
Put the flour in the bowl. Mix the remaining ingredients in a jug. Select speed 1, and gradually
add the liquid. As the ingredients incorporate, and the dough ball becomes more formed,
increase speed to 2, and knead for a couple of minutes, till the dough ball is smooth.
Remove from the bowl, split into 2-4 pieces, and roll into pizza bases (circles or rectangles) on a
floured surface. Lay them on a baking sheet or pizza tray, spread with tomato purée ,and add
toppings – mushrooms, ham, olives, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, artichoke, etc. Top with dried
herbs, pieces of mozzarella, and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/
gas 6 for 15-20 minutes, till the toppings are bubbling and golden brown.
currant loaf dough hook
(makes a 1kg/2lb loaf)
500g wholemeal flour 150g butter (softened)
1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt
150g sugar 150g currants
50g mixed peel 2 eggs (medium)
2 tbsp milk
Put the flour in the bowl, add the softened butter, and mix on speed 1. When the butter and
flour start to blend, add the sugar, salt, currants, peel and baking powder. Leave it mixing while
you beat the eggs and milk together, then add the egg/milk mixture to the bowl. Select speed 2
and mix till the ingredients are combined. Put into a greased loaf tin and bake in a preheated
oven at 180°C/350°F/gas 4 for 35 minutes. Turn on to a wire rack and allow to cool before slicing.
Serve toasted with butter.
basic white bread dough hook
(makes a 1kg/2lb loaf)
600g strong white bread flour 1 sachet active dried yeast (about 2½ tsp)
345ml warm water 1 tbsp sunflower oil or butter
1 tsp sugar 2 tsp salt
Use the mixing instructions for pizza dough, then put the dough in a bowl, cover and leave in a
warm place till it’s doubled in size (30-40 minutes). Remove the dough and punch down to
remove air. Knead lightly on a floured board, shape it into a loaf, or put it in a tin, cover, and
leave in a warm place to rise for another 30 minutes. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/
gas 6 for 25-30 minutes, till golden brown and hollow sounding on the bottom.
basic wholemeal bread dough hook
(makes a 1kg/2lb loaf)
575g strong wholemeal bread flour 1 sachet active dried yeast (about 2½ tsp)
375ml warm water 2 tbsp sunflower oil or butter
1 tbsp light brown sugar 2 tsp salt
Follow the method for basic white bread.
soft poppy seed rolls dough hook
(makes 8-10)
570g strong white bread flour 1 sachet active dried yeast (about 2½ tsp)
300ml milk (warmed slightly) 2 eggs (room temperature)
1 tbsp sunflower oil 1½ tsp sugar
2 tsp salt 75g poppy seeds

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Mix the milk, eggs, oil, sugar, salt and yeast in a jug or bowl, and leave for 5 minutes. Put the
flour and poppy seeds in the bowl, and mix at speed 1, gradually adding the liquid, then
increase the speed to 2, and mix for five minutes.
Remove the dough to a floured surface, cut into 8-10 pieces, roll into shape, then put on a
greaseproof baking sheet. Leave in a warm place till doubled in size. Brush with a little egg or
milk, and bake in a preheated oven at 220°C/425°F/gas 7 for 20-25 minutes, till golden brown
and hollow sounding on the base.
Italian herb bread dough hook
(makes a 1kg/2lb loaf)
575g strong white bread flour 1 sachet active dried yeast (about 2½ tsp)
290ml lukewarm water (30°-35°C) 2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp sugar 2 tsp salt
4 tbsp mixed dried herbs
Mix the water, oil, sugar, salt and yeast in a jug, and leave for 5 minutes. Put the flour and dried
herbs in the bowl. Select speed 1. Gradually add the liquid, then increase speed to 2, and mix for
5 minutes. Put the dough in a bowl, cover and leave in a warm place till doubled in size (20-30
minutes). Put on a floured surface, knead gently to knock out the air, then shape, put on a
baking sheet, and leave in the warm till doubled in size. Bake in a preheated oven at
200°C/400°F/gas 6 for 25 minutes or till golden brown and hollow sounding on the bottom.
chicken & pesto pancake wraps whisk
pancake wraps
100g plain flour 1 large egg
300ml milk ½ tsp salt
oil for frying
filling
6 tbsp pesto (green or red) 2 cooked chicken fillets, shredded
75g Gruyere cheese, grated 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
handful of baby plum tomatoes large handful of fresh basil leaves
Mix the egg and milk in a jug. Sift the flour and salt into the bowl. Select at speed 3. Gradually
add the liquid, then increase speed to 5 or 6, and whisk for a minute or so, till smooth and light.
Drop small amounts of the batter into a hot saucepan coated with a little hot oil. Cook for a
minute on each side or till golden brown. Set aside and keep warm.
Roughly chop the tomatoes, and tear the basil into shreds. Spread each of the pancake wraps
with a little of the pesto, add cooked chicken, chopped tomatoes, and basil. Season with salt
and black pepper, then roll up, and put the wraps in an ovenproof dish and sprinkle with the
two cheeses. Brown under a hot grill till golden and bubbling.
apricot, lemon & rum pancakes whisk
100g plain flour 25g ground almonds
50g dried apricots 300ml milk
1 egg 25g butter (melted)
grated rind of ½ lemon 2-3 tbsp rum
pinch salt oil for frying
Soak the dried apricots overnight in the rum. Mix the egg, milk, lemon rind and melted butter in
a jug. Sift the flour into the bowl, add the ground almonds and salt, and whisk at speed 3,
gradually adding the liquid, then increase the speed to 5 or 6, as everything is incorporated,
then whisk till the batter is smooth. Heat the oil in a frying pan and drop in tablespoons of
batter to make the pancakes. Cook for a minute or so on each side till golden. Put in a stack and
keep warm. Purée the rum and apricots in a blender, put a little purée on each pancake and roll
up. Serve warm with cream or ice cream.

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hot chocolate soufflé whisk
75g butter 50g plain flour
1½ tbsp cocoa powder 450ml milk
4 eggs, separated 50g caster sugar
Melt the butter in a pan, and stir in the flour and cocoa over a low heat. Add the milk and mix till
thickened slightly. Remove from the heat and let it cool, then beat in the egg yolks. Put the egg
whites in the bowl, mix at speed 6 for a few seconds, then add the sugar and continue to whisk
till soft peaks form. Fold in the sauce. Pour the mixture into a greased 1.2 litre (2 pint) dish. Stand
the dish in a roasting tin filled half full with boiling water, put into the oven, and bake at
190°C/375°F/gas 5 for 40-45 minutes, till well risen.
coffee & brandy ice cream whisk
3 eggs 75g caster sugar
300ml single cream 2 tbsp instant coffee powder
300ml double cream 2½ tbsp brandy
Put the sugar and eggs in the bowl and process at speed 6 till smooth. Put the single cream and
coffee in a pan, bring just to the boil, then stir in the egg and sugar mixture. Put in a heatproof
bowl over a simmering pan of water and cook gently, stirring well, till thick enough to coat the
back of a spoon. Strain into a bowl and leave to cool. Whip the double cream at speed 6 till soft
peaks form, then fold into the cold egg and sugar mixture, with the brandy. Pour into a
container, cover, and freeze for 2½-3 hours, till partially frozen. Remove, stir well and then freeze
again, till the desired texture is achieved.
basic biscuits whisk
100g (4oz) butter 150g (6oz) caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence 1 medium egg
100g (4oz) plain flour 100g (4oz) self raising flour
Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla essence at speed 5 for 1-2 minutes till light, pale and fluffy,
add the egg, and whisk till combined. Sift the flours together then gradually add them to the
mixture. Remove the bowl, form the mixture into balls, and flatten them. Bake on a greased tray,
in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F/gas 4 for 12-15 minutes. Cool on the tray, then on a wire rack.
basic meringues whisk
4 egg whites 100g caster sugar
100g icing sugar
Combine the sugars and set aside.
Whisk the egg whites in the bowl at speed 6 till fairly stiff. Add half the sugar and whisk till
smooth, and stiff peaks have formed. Remove the bowl, and lightly fold in the remaining sugar
with a metal spoon. Line a baking sheet, spoon or pipe the meringue into ovals, then sprinkle
with the remaining sugar. Cook on the lowest shelf of a cool oven (120°C/250°F/ gas ½) for 1½
hours. Cool on a wire rack. Top with soft fruits, chocolate, and sweetened cream.
classic Victoria sponge cake whisk
100g (4oz) butter/margarine 100g (4oz) caster sugar
2 large eggs 100g (4oz) self raising flour
1 drop vanilla essence
Grease two 180mm (7 inch) straight sided sandwich tins and line the bases with buttered
greaseproof paper. Cream the butter and sugar at speed 3 till light and fluffy, gradually add the
eggs, then the vanilla. Gradually add the flour, and turn the mixer up to speed 4 once the
ingredients start to incorporate. Divide the mixture equally between the two cake tins and level
the surfaces. Bake the cakes in the centre of a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F/gas 4 for about 25
minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

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steamed treacle pudding beater
100g caster sugar 2 eggs
100g self raising flour 5 tbsp golden syrup
100g butter extra butter for greasing
Grease a 900ml pudding basin and set aside. Put the butter and sugar in the bowl and whisk at
2-3 till light and fluffy. Add one egg, then a little flour, then the other egg, then mix in the
remaining flour.
Put the syrup into the greased pudding basin, and pour the mixture on top. Cover with
greaseproof paper or foil, secure with string and steam for 1½-2 hours. Serve hot with custard or
cream.
very moist chocolate cake beater
50g butter, softened 2 tbsp golden syrup
50ml milk 2 eggs, beaten
125g caster sugar 100g cooking chocolate, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract 100ml boiling water
35g cocoa powder 125g self raising flour
2 tbsp light vegetable oil (sunflower, etc.)
Dissolve the cocoa powder in the boiling water and set aside to cool.
Put the butter and sugar in the bowl. Cream for a few seconds at low speed (1-2) and gently add
half the egg, followed by half the flour, gently increasing the speed to a medium speed (3-4).
Add the remaining egg and flour and mix to a smooth texture. Add the remaining ingredients
and mix till smooth and velvety. Pour the mixture into a dish, cover with foil or greaseproof
paper and steam for one hour, or till a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean.
farmhouse fruit cake beater
150g butter 150g caster sugar
75g glacé cherries, chopped 75g each of sultanas and raisins
25g mixed peel 300g self raising flour
Pinch salt 1 tsp mixed spice
3 tbsp milk 3 eggs
Grease a 20cm (8”) round cake tin and line with greaseproof paper. Preheat the oven to
180°C/350°F/gas 4. Put the butter, sugar, dried fruits and spices in the bowl, and beat at speed 3
till combined slightly. Add the eggs and milk and beat for a few seconds, Gradually add the flour
and continue beating till well mixed. Pour into the cake tin and bake for about 1½ hours. Cool in
the tin for 15 minutes then turn on to a wire rack.
buttery vanilla bean cake beater
125g butter 1 vanilla bean pod
125g self raising flour 100g caster sugar
2 eggs 1 tbsp milk
Split the vanilla pod, and scrape out the seeds with a knife.
Grease two 18cm (7”) straight sided sandwich tins and line with greaseproof paper. Preheat the
oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4. Put the butter, sugar and vanilla seeds in the bowl, and beat on
speed 2 for a few seconds. Add one of the eggs, mix well on speed 3, then add half the flour.
Repeat, adding eggs and flour, till all the ingredients are combined and smooth in texture.
Divide into the two tins and bake in the centre of the oven for 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire
rack. Fill with butter cream or whipped cream and jam.

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sponge mixture (basic recipe) beater
500g plain flour 250g soft butter or margarine
250g sugar 2 drops vanilla essence
4 eggs 1 tbsp baking powder
125ml milk pinch of salt
Grease and line a deep 23cm (9”) round cake tin. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas 5. Put
everything into the bowl, mix at speed 1 for 30 seconds, then at speed 3 for 3 minutes, till
combined. Pour the mixture into the cake tin, and bake in the centre of the oven for 50-60
minutes. Before removing the cake from the oven, test to see if it’s done. Pierce the centre of the
cake with a cocktail stick. If no mixture sticks to it, the cake is cooked. Turn the cake on to a wire
tray and allow to cool.
You may vary the basic recipe by adding 100g raisins, chopped nuts, or grated chocolate.
walnut and ricotta cake beater, then whisk
150g butter, softened 150g caster sugar
5 eggs, separated grated rind of 1 lemon
150g ricotta cheese 50g plain flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
100g walnut pieces, chopped and toasted under the grill
topping
2 tbsp brandy 50g plain chocolate, grated
extra handful walnut pieces
Grease and line a deep 23cm (9”) round cake tin. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas 5. Fit the
beater. Put the butter and half the sugar in the bowl and cream at speed 3 for a few minutes, till
light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, lemon rind, cheese, flour and walnuts, mix for a few seconds,
till combined. Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside.
Clean the bowl, and fit the whisk.
Whisk the egg whites at speed 4 till fairly stiff, then turn to speed 3 and whisk in the remaining
sugar. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Using a large metal spoon, fold the stiff egg whites into
the cheese mixture. Pour into the baking tin and cook for 25-30 minutes till risen and firm.
Remove from the oven and drizzle with the brandy Leave the cake to cool in the tin. When cool,
top with grated chocolate and walnuts.

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rear drive cover
jug base
jug
handle
lid
cap
rear drive
blade unit
seal
arm
AIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 The jug blender must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult.
2 It’s not a toy, don’t let children play with it. Use and store it out of their reach.
3 Don’t put the motor unit in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
4 Keep your hands away from the blades – they’re sharp.
5 Don’t put your hand into the jug, even after removing it from the motor unit.
6 Switch off (0), and wait till the blades stop before removing the lid from the jug, or
removing the jug from the motor unit.
7 Put the lid on the jug before switching the motor on.
8 Don’t fill the jug with anything hotter than you can comfortably handle – keep the liquid
temperature below 40°C).
9 Don’t leave the appliance unattended while plugged in.
10 Don’t let the jug overflow. If liquid gets under the motor unit, it may be sucked into the motor,
damaging it.
11 Don’t run the motor for more than 10 minutes, or it may overheat. After 10 minutes, switch
off for at least 10 minutes, to let the motor cool.
12 Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
13 Don’t use attachments or accessories unless we supply them.
14 There are three drives – the mixer, the front drive, and the rear drive – use only one at a time,
and keep the others covered.