Silvercrest SKM 500 B2 User manual

IAN 282016
FOOD PROCESSOR SKM 500 B2
FOOD PROCESSOR
Operating instructions
KÜCHENMASCHINE
Bedienungsanleitung
KEUKENMACHINE
Gebruiksaanwijzing

GB/IE/NI Operating instructions Page 1
NL/BE Gebruiksaanwijzing Pagina 35
DE/AT/CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 69
Before reading, unfold both pages containing illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the
device.
Vouw vóór het lezen de beide pagina‘s met de afbeeldingen open en maak u vertrouwd met alle functies
van het apparaat.
Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die beiden Seiten mit den Abbildungen aus und machen Sie sich anschließend
mit allen Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.

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Table of contents
Introduction...................................................2
Intended use ..................................................2
Scope of delivery ..............................................3
Disposal of packaging..................................................... 4
Technical details ...............................................4
Appliance description...........................................5
Safety instructions .............................................6
Initial start-up .................................................8
Assembly .....................................................9
Mixing bowl with kneading knife, cutting knife or emulsifying disc ................... 9
Mixing bowl with food processor ........................................... 10
Blender ...............................................................11
Citrus press attachment ...................................................12
Operation ...................................................13
Using the kneading knife .................................................. 13
Using the cutting knife .................................................... 14
Working with the emulsifying disc ...........................................16
Working with the food processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Working with the blender ................................................. 18
Working with the citrus press attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning and care.............................................20
Storage .....................................................22
Fault rectification..............................................23
Disposal of the appliance.......................................24
EC Declaration of Conformity information .........................24
Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty............................24
Service................................................................26
Importer ............................................................... 26
Recipes......................................................27

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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
▯ Juice squeezer
▯ Fruit pulp sieve
▯ Juice squeezer holder
▯ Citrus press 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).

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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.
Technical details
Mains voltage 220 - 240 V ~, 50Hz
Rated power 500 W
Protection class II
All of the parts of this appliance
that come into contact with food are
food-safe.

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Appliance description
 Pusher
 Filling shaft
 Lid
 Emulsifying disc
Blender closure
Blender lid
Blender
 Sealing ring
Holder with mixing knife
Shredding disk
-Grating disk
3Cutting disk
!Disk adapter
.Kneading knife
0Cutting knife
6Drive shaft adapter
1Mixing bowl
%Drive shaft
+Motor block
,Speed regulator
 Cord storage
/Dough scraper
Cutting knife guard
Figure B (rear fold-out page):
"Juice squeezer
#Juice squeezer holder
$Fruit pulp sieve
&Citrus press drive shaft

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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
supply 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 Customer 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.
► Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
► This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory 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 unintentional activation of the appliance.
► Only use the original accessory parts for this appliance.
Accessory 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
motion 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 and then attach it to the
cable lead through.
■ 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 %to the shaft holder.
2) Place the mixing bowl 1onto the motor block +in such a way that the ar-
row is pointing at the symbol and rotate the mixing bowl 1until the
arrow is pointing at the symbol . The mixing bowl 1is now fixed.
3) Put the drive shaft adapter 6onto the drive shaft %.
4) Now choose your insert:
–the kneading knife .for stirring cake dough,
–the cutting knife 0for chopping onions, Parmesan cheese and the
like, or
–the emulsifying disc for whipping cream, beating egg white or
making light desserts.
■Kneading .or cutting knife 0:Slide the kneading knife .or the cutting
knife 0onto the drive shaft adapter 6so that the locking mechanisms
engage.
■Emulsifying disc :Fit the emulsifying disc to the drive shaft adapter 6
in such a way that the locking mechanisms engage.
5) Put the lid onto the mixing bowl 1so that the arrow on the lid points to
the symbol (white square) on the mixing bowl 1. Then rotate it until an au-
dible “click” is heard and the arrow is pointing to the symbol (white arrow).
6) Slide the pusher into the filling shaft .
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 %to the shaft holder.
2) Place the mixing bowl 1onto the motor block +so that the arrow is
pointing at the symbol and rotate the mixing bowl 1until the arrow
is pointing at the symbol . The mixing bowl 1is now fixed.
3) Select a suitable disk -3 (see chapter “Working with the food processor”)
and insert it into the disk adapter !:
–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 !. You
can now remove the disk.
–insert the new disk with the narrower side first into the recess in the
disk adapter !(Fig. 1) and push the disk firmly downwards so that it
engages and is firmly seated (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
4) Place the disk adapter !with the disk fitted onto the drive shaft %.
5) Put the lid onto the mixing bowl 1so that the arrow on the lid 
points to the symbol on the mixing bowl 1. Then rotate it until an
audible “click” is heard and the arrow is pointing to the symbol .

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6) Slide the pusher into the filling shaft .
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 +in a central position so that the
arrow on the holder with mixing knife is pointing at the symbol .
2) Turn the blender until the arrow is pointing at the symbol .
3) Fit the lid to the blender so that the lip of the lid is exactly in line with
the handle of the blender (Fig. 3). 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 clockwise so that the locking mechanism on the lid en-
gages in the guide at the handle of the blender (Fig. 4). Press the lip down
a little way to ensure that the locking mechanism has engaged in the slot.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
4) Fit the blender closure to the lid of the blender so that the plastic tabs
slide into the guides in the lid . Then rotate the closure by 90°, so that
it is firmly attached.
5) Insert the plug into the mains power socket.

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Citrus press attachment
1) Fit the citrus press drive shaft &onto the motor block +.
2) Place the mixing bowl 1on the motor block +so that the arrow is
pointing at the symbol and turn the mixing bowl 1until the arrow is
pointing at the symbol. The mixing bowl 1is now firmly mounted.
3) Place the fruit pulp sieve $onto the mixing bowl 1so that the arrow
on the fruit pulp sieve $points to the symbol on the mixing bowl 1.
Then turn it until you hear a “click” and the arrow is pointing to the
symbol.
4) Push the juice squeezer holder #into the hexagonal recess on the fruit pulp
sieve $so that it sits firmly.
5) Fit the juice squeezer "over the juice squeezer holder #so that the juice
squeezer "reaches down to the bottom of the fruit pulp sieve $.
6) Insert the plug into the mains power socket.

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Operation
Using the kneading knife
The kneading knife .can be used to knead dough for cakes, bread rolls or pizzas.
NOTE
► Do not attempt to mix liquids with the kneading knife .. They will over flow
or spray out. Always use the blender for liquids!
1) Insert the kneading knife .as 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 .
4) Start kneading for 20 seconds by turning the speed regulator ,to 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 filling shaft !
The appliance stops if the lid is opened!

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Using the cutting knife
Food, such as onions or meat, can be chopped up with the cutting knife 0.
NOTE
► Do not attempt to mix liquids with the cutting knife 0. They will overflow or
spray out. Always use the blender for liquids!
1) Insert the cutting knife 0as 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 .
5) Start chopping by turning the speed regulator ,. 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 .
–Remove the ingredients from the cutting knife 0and the inside using the
dough scraper /.
–Close the lid .
–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 agglutinate.
► If you wish to add ingredients during the cutting process, add them via the
filling shaft ! 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 can be used to whip cream or egg whites or mix desserts.
NOTE
► Do not attempt to mix watery liquids with the emulsifying disc . 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 as 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 .
4) Start by turning the speed regulator ,of the appliance to setting 2.
CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Never use the emulsifying disc for kneading dough or preparing cake
dough with butter/margarine! This may damage the emulsifying disc.
NOTE
► The mixing bowl 1and the emulsifying disc must 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.