Silvercrest SKM 500 B1 User manual

IAN 96056
FOOD PROCESSOR SKM 500 B1
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FOOD PROCESSOR
Operating instructions
KÜCHENMASCHINE
Bedienungsanleitung

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Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of
the device.
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Table of contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Disposal of packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Appliance description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Technical details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Initial start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mixing bowl with kneading knife, cutting knife or emulsifying disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mixing bowl with food processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Blender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the kneading knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the cutting knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Working with the emulsifying disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Working with the food processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Working with the blender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fault rectification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Disposal of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
EC Declaration of Conformity information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Importer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance!
You have clearly decided in favour of a modern, high quality product. These
operating instructions are a constituent of this product. They contain important
information with regard to safety, use and disposal. Before using the product,
familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. This appliance
must be used as described and only for the purposes indicated. Please also,
pass these operating instructions on to any future owner(s).
Intended use
This appliance is intended exclusively for processing foodstuffs in household
quantities. This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic households.
It is not to be used for commercial applications!
This appliance is intended only for private use in enclosed, dry spaces. It must
not be used outdoors.
The appliance may only be used with original accessories.
WARNING
Danger if used for incorrect purpose!
Failure to use the appliance for its intended purpose can be dangerous.
► Only use the appliance for its intended purpose.
► Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.
NOTE
► Failure to use the appliance for its intended purpose can be dangerous.
Use the appliance only for its intended purposes. Follow the procedures
described in these operating instructions. Claims of any kind for damage
resulting from unintended use, improper repairs, unauthorised modification
or the use of unauthorised spare parts will not be accepted. The user is the
sole bearer of the risk.
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Scope of delivery
This appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:
▯ Food processor
▯ Mixing bowl with lid and pusher
▯ Cutting knife incl. cover
▯ Kneading knife
▯ Disk adapter
▯ Cutting disk
▯ Shredding disk
▯ Grating disk
▯ Emulsifying disc
▯ Blender with lid and closure
▯ Dough scraper
▯ Drive shaft adapter
▯ Drive shaft
▯ Operating instructions
1) Remove all parts of the appliance and the operating instructions from the
carton.
2) Remove all packaging materials and stickers.
NOTE
► Check the contents for completeness and for signs of visible damage.
► If the contents are incomplete or damaged due to defective packaging or
through transportation, contact the Service Hotline (see chapter Service).
Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects the appliance from transport damage. The packaging
materials have been selected in accordance with their environmental friendliness
and disposal attributes, and are therefore recyclable.
Recirculation of packaging into the material flow conserves raw materials and
reduces the amount of waste that is generated. Dispose of packaging material
that is no longer needed in accordance with applicable local regulations.
NOTE
► If possible, keep the original packaging of the appliance during the
warranty period so that it can be properly packed for returning in the
event of a warranty claim.
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Appliance description
1 Pusher
2 Filling shaft
3 Lid
4 Emulsifying disc
5Blender closure
6Blender lid
7Blender
8 Sealing ring
9Holder with mixing knife
0Shredding disk
qGrating disk
wCutting disk
eDisk adapter
rKneading knife
tCutting knife
zDrive shaft adapter
uMixing bowl
iDrive shaft
oMotor block
pSpeed regulator
a Cord storage
sDough scraper
dCutting knife guard
Technical details
Mains voltage 220 - 240 V ~, 50Hz
Rated power 500 W
Protection class II
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Safety instructions
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
► The appliance must only be connected to correctly installed and
earthed mains power sockets. Ensure that the rating of the local
power supply corresponds with the details on the rating plate of
the appliance.
► Ensure that the power cord does not become wet or moist during
use. Route the cord in such a way that it cannot be crushed or
damaged.
► Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
► Do not perform any repairs on the appliance. All repairs must be
performed by our Customer Services or by qualified personnel.
► NEVER separate or connect the appliance from/to a power sup-
ply if your feet are in water.
► Remove the plug from the mains power socket when the appliance
is being cleaned or in the event of a fault. Switching the appliance off
is insufficient, since the appliance receives power for as long as
the plug is connected to the mains power socket.
► To avoid risks, arrange for defective plugs and/or power cords to
be replaced immediately by qualified technicians or our Custom-
er Service Department.
Never submerge the appliance in water or other liquids.
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WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Never use the appliance for purposes other than those described in
these instructions.
► The appliance should always be disconnected from the mains when
not supervised and before assembly, disassembly or cleaning.
► This appliance may not be used by children.
► The appliance and its connecting cable must be kept away from
children.
► This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or over if
they are supervised or have been told how to use the appliance
safely and are aware of the potential risks.
► Cleaning and user maintenance tasks must not be carried out by
children unless they are aged 8 years or more and are supervised.
► The appliance and its connecting cable must be kept away from
children younger than 8 years old.
► This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning safe use
of the appliance, and if they are aware of the potential risks.
► Children must not play with the appliance.
► Always disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply
when fitting or removing accessory parts. This will prevent unin-
tentional activation of the appliance.
► Only use the original accessory parts for this appliance. Acces-
sory parts from other manufacturers may not be suitable, and this
may lead to risks!
► Caution: the cutting knife, the cutting, shredding and grating discs
and the mixing knife are extremely sharp! Handle it with great care.
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WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Caution: the cutting knife, the cutting, shredding and grating discs
and the mixing knife are extremely sharp! For this reason, take
care when cleaning.
► Caution: the cutting knife, the cutting, shredding and grating discs
and the mixing knife are extremely sharp! For this reason, take
care when emptying the mixing bowl and the blender.
► When the appliance is operating, do not put anything other
than the ingredients to be processed into the mixing bowl or the
blender.
► Do not put hands and foreign objects in the to filling shaft or the
mixer to avoid the risk of injury or damage to the appliance.
► Do not change accessories unless the drive is stationary and the
mixer is unplugged from the power supply! The appliance will run
on for a short time after being switched off!
► Never leave the appliance unattended!
► Before changing accessories or additional parts that are in mo-
tion during operation, the appliance must be switched off and
disconnected from mains power.
CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Never fill the blender with boiling fluids, such as soup! Allow
these to cool until lukewarm.
Initial start-up
■ Clean the appliance as described in the chapter “Cleaning and Care”.
■ Place the appliance on a flat and clean surface.
■ Attach the appliance to the subsurface with the suction cups so that it is fixed.
■ Unwind the power cord from the cord storage aand then attach it to the
cable leadthrough.
■ Assemble the appliance as described in the chapter entitled “Assembly”
depending on the type of use.
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Assembly
Mixing bowl with kneading knife, cutting knife or
emulsifying disc
NOTE
► Use the diagrams on the fold-out page for assembly assistance!
1) Attach the drive shaft ito the shaft holder.
2) Place the mixing bowl uonto the motor block oin such a way that the ar-
row is pointing at the symbol and rotate the mixing bowl uuntil the
arrow is pointing at the symbol . The mixing bowl uis now fixed.
3) Put the drive shaft adapter zonto the drive shaft i.
4) Now choose your insert:
–the kneading knife rfor stirring cake dough,
–The cutting knife tfor chopping onions, Parmesan cheese and the
like, or
–the emulsifying disc 4for whipping cream, beating egg white or
making light desserts.
■Kneading ror cutting knife t:Slide the kneading knife ror the cutting
knife tonto the drive shaft adapter zso that the locking mechanisms
engage.
■Emulsifying disc 4:Fit the emulsifying disc 4to the drive shaft adapter z
in such a way that the locking mechanisms engage.
5) Put the lid 3onto the mixing bowl uso that the arrow on the lid 3points to
the symbol (white square) on the mixing bowl u. Then rotate it until an au-
dible “click” is heard and the arrow is pointing to the symbol (white arrow).
6) Slide the pusher 1into the filling shaft 2.
7) Insert the plug into the mains power socket.
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Mixing bowl with food processor
NOTE
► Use the diagrams on the fold-out page for assembly assistance!
1) Fit the drive shaft ito the shaft holder.
2) Place the mixing bowl uonto the motor block oso that the arrow is
pointing at the symbol and rotate the mixing bowl uuntil the arrow
is pointing at the symbol . The mixing bowl uis now fixed.
3) Select a suitable disk 0 q w (see chapter “Working with the food proces-
sor”) and insert it into the disk adapter e:
–if a different disk is still installed: Press the metal tab of the disk outwards
so that it slides over the locking mechanism on the disk adapter e. You
can now remove the disk.
–Insert the new disk with the narrower side first into the recess in the disk
adapter eand push the disk firmly downwards so that it engages and
is firmly seated.
4) Place the disk adapter ewith the disk fitted onto the drive shaft i.
5) Put the lid 3onto the mixing bowl uso that the arrow on the lid 3
points to the symbol on the mixing bowl u. Then rotate it until an
audible “click” is heard and the arrow is pointing to the symbol .
6) Slide the pusher 1into the filling shaft 2.
7) Insert the plug into the mains power socket.
Blender
NOTE
► Use the diagrams on the fold-out page for assembly assistance!
1) Place the blender onto the motor block o in a central position so that the
arrow on the holder with mixing knife 9is pointing at the symbol .
2) Turn the blender until the arrow is pointing at the symbol .
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3) Fit the lid 6to the blender 7so that the lip of the lid 6is exactly in line
with the handle of the blender 7. Ensure that the lip is positioned exactly at
the side next to the handle towards which the guide at the handle opens.
Rotate the lid 6clockwise so that the locking mechanism on the lid 6en-
gages in the guide at the handle of the blender 7. Press the lip down a little
way to ensure that the locking mechanism has engaged in the slot.
4) Fit the blender closure 5to the lid 6of the blender so that the plastic tabs
slide into the guides in the lid 6. Then rotate the closure 5by 90°, so that
it is firmly attached.
5) Insert the plug into the mains power socket.
Operation
Using the kneading knife
The kneading knife rcan be used to knead dough for cakes, bread rolls or pizzas.
NOTE
► Do not attempt to mix liquids with the kneading knife r. They will over
fl
ow or spray out. Always use the blender for liquids!
1) Insert the kneading knife ras described in the chapter “Assembly”.
2) Pour in the necessary ingredients. Do not exceed the quantities specified in
the following table.
INGREDIENT MAX. AMOUNT
Flour (for yeast dough) max. 300 g
Flour (for pizza dough) max. 300 g
Flour (for cake dough) max. 300 g
Eggs (for cakes) max. 4 pieces
3) Now close the lid 3.
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4) Start kneading for 20 seconds by turning the speed regulator pto setting 1,
then increasing the speed to setting 2 for about 1 minute.
5) The normal processing time for kneading is 30 - 180 seconds.
NOTE
► If you wish to add ingredients during the kneading process, add them via
the fi
lling shaft 2!
The appliance stops if the lid 3is opened!
Using the cutting knife
Food, such as onions or meat, can be chopped up with the cutting knife t.
NOTE
► Do not attempt to mix liquids with the cutting knife t. They will overflow or
spray out. Always use the blender for liquids!
1) Insert the cutting knife tas described in the chapter “Assembly”.
2) Cut the ingredients into pieces of approximately 2-3 cm.
3) Pour the ingredients in. Do not exceed the quantities specified in the follow-
ing table.
INGREDIENT MAX.
AMOUNT SPEED
Bread max. 100 g Level 1 - 2
Cheese max. 200 g Level 1 - 2
Meat max. 500 g Level 1 - 2
Herbs max. 50 g Level 1
Garlic 150 - 300 g Pulse setting
Onions max. 500 g Pulse setting
NOTE
► The speeds given in the table are intended as reference values. These can
vary depending on the quality and quantity of the ingredients!
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4) Now close the lid 3.
5) Start chopping by turning the speed regulator p. The normal processing
time for chopping is 10 - 60 seconds.
If ingredients stick to the sides of the mixing bowl or the knife:
–Switch the appliance off.
–Remove the lid 3.
–Remove the ingredients from the cutting knife tand the inside using the
dough scraper s.
–Close the lid 3.
–Restart the appliance.
NOTE
► Only process meat that is boneless!
► Do not allow the appliance to operate for long periods when chopping
(hard) cheese. Otherwise the cheese will heat up, start to melt and ag-
glutinate.
► If you wish to add ingredients during the cutting process, add them via the
filling shaft 2! The appliance will stop if the lid is opened!
Do not exceed the maximum quantities specified in the table when adding
ingredients!
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Working with the emulsifying disc
The emulsifying disc 4can be used to whip cream or egg whites or mix desserts.
NOTE
► Do not attempt to mix watery liquids with the emulsifying disc 4. These will
overflow or spray out. Always use the blender for watery liquids!
► Process no more than 400 ml of liquid! This would spray out or flow over.
1) Insert the emulsifying disc 4as described in the chapter “Assembly”.
2) Pour in the necessary ingredients. Do not exceed the quantities specified in
the following table.
INGREDIENT MAX.
AMOUNT PROCESSING TIME
Runny cream 125 - 350 ml approx. 20 - 30 seconds
Egg white from 2 - 4 eggs approx. 30 - 70 seconds
3) Close the lid 3.
4) Start by turning the speed regulator pof the appliance to setting 2.
CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Never use the emulsifying disc 4for kneading dough or preparing cake
dough with butter/margarine! This may damage the emulsifying disc.
NOTE
► The mixing bowl uand the emulsifying disc 4must be completely dry
and grease-free when you are whisking egg white. Otherwise the egg
white will not get firm!
► The egg white that is being processed should be at room temperature.
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Working with the food processor
You can shred, grate or cut using the three disks 0 q w of the food processor.
1) Select the required disk and assemble everything as described in the chapter
“Assembly”.
2) Remove the pusher 1from the filling shaft 2.
3) Cut the food into pieces that will easily fit into the filling shaft 2.
4) Start the food processor at setting 1 by turning the speed regulator p.
5) Then gradually add the food. Push the food in using the pusher 1without
applying pressure.
Do not exceed the quantities specified in the following table.
INGREDIENT SHREDDING DISK CUTTING DISK GRATING DISK
Apples/carrots max. 500 g max. 500 g -
Parmesan max. 200 g - max. 200 g
Cucumber - max. 2 -
Potatoes max. 500 g max. 500 g max. 500 g
Onions - max. 300 g -
Chocolate - - max. 200 g
Hard cheese
(e.g. mature
Gouda)
max. 300 g - -
NOTE
► Do not prepare large quantities all at once, but in several portions. Empty
the mixing bowl ueach time.
► Do not allow the appliance to operate for long periods when chopping
(hard) cheese or chocolate. Otherwise the ingredients will become too hot,
start to melt and agglutinate.
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Working with the blender
You can prepare milk shakes, for example or chop up ice cubes using the blender
(blender 7with installed holder with mixing knife 9and sealing ring 8).
CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Never fill the blender with boiling fluids, such as soup! Allow these to cool
until lukewarm.
1) Place the blender onto the motor block oas described in the chapter “Assembly”.
2) Cut the solid ingredients into small pieces.
3) Pour in the necessary ingredients. Do not exceed the quantities specified in
the following table.
INGREDIENT MAX. AMOUNT
Bananas/strawberries + milk for a shake max. 500 ml
Broccoli/tomatoes (vegetables) max. 500 ml
Bananas/melons for cocktails max. 500 ml
Boiled pulses (e.g. lentils) max. 250 g
Ice cubes max. 6 cubes or 140 g
(Switch setting "P")
Almonds max. 200 g
Nuts max. 200 g
4) Close the lid 6and ensure that the closure 5has been fitted.
5) Start by turning the speed regulator pof the appliance to setting 2.
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If ingredients stick to the sides of the blender during processing:
–Switch the appliance off.
–Remove the plug from the mains power socket.
–Open the lid 6and remove the ingredients from the inside using the
dough scraper s.
–Close the lid 6and re-connect the appliance to the power supply.
CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Never open the lid 6of the blender whilst the knife is still rotating! Food
could spray out!
► If you are mixing an easily foaming liquid such as milk, put no more than 1
litre into the blender so that it does not overflow.
NOTE
► If you wish to add liquid whilst the mixer is operating remove the closure 5
and pour the fl
uid into the opening in the lid 6.
► When mixing hard ingredients such as ice cubes, use setting "P" (Pulse)
several times.
► Do not prepare large quantities all at once, but in several portions.
► If you are dissatisfied with the results, switch the appliance off and remove
the plug from the mains power socket. Stir the ingredients using the dough
scraper sor remove some of them. Add some liquid if necessary and mix
again.
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Cleaning and care
WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
► Always remove the plug from the mains power socket before cleaning the
appliance.
► Under no circumstances must the motor block obe submersed in
liquid. This could result in a potentially fatal electric shock and the appliance
could be damaged.
► Never open the appliance housing! You could receive a potentially fatal
electric shock.
WARNING - RISK OF INJURY!
► Be careful when cleaning the cutting knife t, the cutting disk w, the
shredding disk 0, the grating disk qand the mixing knife. These parts
are extremely sharp!
CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners. These will damage the surface of
the appliance!
► Do not use abrasive, aggressive or chemical cleaning agents! They could
irreparably damage the surface!
NOTE
► Always clean all parts immediately after use. This makes food residue
easier to remove.
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