Stirling TC936 User manual

Model Number TC936
Thermo Cooker
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Welcome
Congratulations on choosing to buy a STIRLING®product.
All products brought to you by STIRLING®are manufactured to the highest
standards of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of
customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive
3 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many
years to come.

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Contents
02 Welcome
04 Warranty Details
05 General Safety Instructions
09 Product Overview
14 Getting Started
15 Parts Assembly and Removal
19 Instructions
31 FAQs and Error Messages
32 Other Useful Information
35 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice

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The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and
parts for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that
occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be
repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The benefits conferred by
this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the
product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act
2010 and similar state and territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.
YEAR WARRANTY
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General Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this
type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe
place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card, purchase
receipt and packaging carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on to the
next owner of the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures
when using an electrical appliance, including the following:
Electrical safety and cord handling
• Correct voltage: Make sure your local outlet voltage and circuit frequency
correspond to the voltage indicated on the appliance rating label. If it does not
match, do not use the appliance and contact our after sales support centre.
• Do not immerse: To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord,
plug or the whole appliance in water or other liquid. Only clean these parts
with a damp cloth; never wash the outer housing in or under running water.
If the appliance is accidentally immersed, or liquid is spilled into the controls,
immediately unplug the appliance, dry it and have it checked by qualified
service personnel.
• Moisture: Ensure your hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on.
• Protect the power cord: Unwind the power cord fully before use. Do not kink,
bend, strain or damage the cord and protect it from sharp edges and heat. Do
not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or benchtop; do not let it touch
hot surfaces. Do not place anything on top of the cord. Do not wrap it around
the appliance, and never pull the cord to lift up, carry or unplug the appliance.
• No extension cord: Do not use this appliance with an extension cord.
• Damaged power cord: Check the power supply cord regularly for visible
damage. A damaged cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its authorised
service centres or similarly qualified personnel in order to avoid any hazards.
• Do not use when damaged: Do not pick up or operate an appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. In case of damage, contact our after
sales support centre for advice.
• Connection: Before connection, ensure all controls are set to OFF and the
appliance is properly assembled. Then insert the electrical plug into the wall
outlet and switch on the power at the outlet.

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
• Disconnection: Before attaching/removing any accessories and after use, wait
until the blades have stopped moving. Then switch off the power at the wall
outlet and remove the plug from the outlet. Grip the plug when disconnecting, do
not pull the cord.
• After use: Disconnect the appliance straight after use, before attaching/
removing parts and before cleaning. Wait until the appliance has cooled
completely before cleaning, maintenance or moving the appliance.
• RCD: Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device (safety
switch), we recommend installing an RCD with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30 mA, to provide additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. See your electrician for professional advice.
• Winding the cord: If winding the power cord, avoid tight bends as this could
damage the cord.
Usage conditions and restrictions
• Domestic use only: This appliance is intended for private household use only. It
is not suitable for commercial, industrial or trade use.
• Intended use: Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use,
and only use it as described in this manual. Do not use it in moving vehicles or
boats. Do not operate it without food in the jug.
• Misuse may cause injury and/or damage. We accept no responsibility for any
eventual injury or damage caused by improper or faulty use or noncompliance
with these instructions.
• Indoor use: Do not use the appliance outdoors or in areas of high humidity.
• Accessories: Only use this appliance with the accessories supplied. Using
accessory attachments from other brands may cause injury and damage.
• No external timer: This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote control system.
• Usage restriction: The 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.
• Children: This appliance is not recommended for use by children. Supervise
children to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Unattended: Never leave this appliance unattended during use. Always
disconnect it from the power supply after use.
• Clean: Before first use, thoroughly clean all parts of the appliance that will come
into contact with food according to the cleaning instructions in the 'Other Useful
Information' chapter of this manual. Dry thoroughly.

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
• Assembly: Only operate the unit when all parts are properly assembled.
Improper assembly may result in fire, electric shock, injury and/or damage.
• Work surface: Always place the appliance on a level, stable and heat resist-
ant work surface during operation. Do not place it on, in or near a hot gas or
electric burner, heated oven, hotplate or other heat source. Do not place it
near the edge of a bench or table. Do not place it on a sink drain board.
• Flammable items: Do not use the appliance near flammable objects such
as drapes or curtains. Do not cover the appliance with anything but the lid.
Do not place anything on top of the lid.
• Capacity: Do not fill the jug right to the top. The maximum jug capacity
for food processing without heat is 2 L. The maximum capacity for food
processing with the heat function is 1.5 L (or 0. 5L when heating milk).
Do not fill past the appropriate markings inside the jug.
• Heating food and pulse/speed function: Never use the pulse button or
abruptly increase the speed when the temperature is (or has been set) to
more than 60°C. When processing hot food (above 60°C), do not touch the
measuring cup or press the pulse button.
CAUTION: HOT!
Do not touch hot surfaces! The hot surface marking inside the
jug indicates that the jug surfaces will be high during use and
retain heat for some time after the machine has been switched
off. Do not touch hot surfaces with bare hands. Take care to
avoid scalding. Use handles, knobs and oven mitts.
• Hot liquids: Be careful if pouring hot liquid into the jug as it
can be ejected out of the appliance due to sudden steaming.
• Hot steam/water: When processing with heat and opening the lid or
removing the measuring cup, take due care to avoid scalding from escaping
hot steam or hot water.
• Moving the appliance: Exercise caution when moving the appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids. Do not move it during cooking.
CAUTION: SHARP!
• The blades are very sharp! Take care when handling the blades, only touch
them by the upper part.
• Do not touch moving parts! Only use the jug with the lid properly fitted.
Keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from the blades and out of the
jug during operation to reduce the risk of severe injury or damage. A scraper
may be used, if required, but only when the blades have stopped moving.

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
• Take care when emptying or cleaning the jug! The blades are very sharp,
handle with care to avoid injury.
• Do not use with empty bowl! Never operate the appliance in the cooking
mode with the bowl empty.
Maximum operation times and maximum/minimum quantities
• 40 seconds maximum operation time when processing hard foods
such as coffee beans or nuts – rest the appliance for at least 10 minutes
before the next operation.
• 0.4 kg (400 g) maximum dough quantity – do not use ingredients
weighing more than 0.4 kg (400 g) when kneading dough.
• 5 kg maximum weight for the scales – do not place ingredients
weighing more than 5kg on the electronic scales.
• 2.0 L maximum jug capacity – do not fill food and liquid past the top
marking in the jug for processing.
• 1.5 L maximum heating capacity – do not fill past the "hot" marking in
the jug for heating (and processing) food and liquid.
• 0.5 L maximum capacity when heating milk – do not fill past the
lowest marking in the jug when heating milk.
• 0.5 L minimum quantity of water required when steaming food. This
quantity is sufficient for steaming food for 30 minutes.
Automatic speed level and temperature adjustments
The machine will automatically adjust the speed level, or stop operation, to
protect the motor in the below circumstances:
• 10 minutes maximum operation time when processing food – the
machine will stop operation after 10 minutes if only the speed is set.
• 30 minutes maximum operation time when processing and heating
food – the machine will stop operation after 30 minutes if both the
speed and temperature are set.
• Maximum processing speed level 8 when heating food to 60°C or
above – for example, when a temperature of 100°C and speed level
10 are set, the machine will operate at level 10 until the food reaches a
temperature of 60°C and then reduce the speed to level 8.
• 139°C maximum temperature when using the heat function without
water (liquid) – the machine will then cut off heating.

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Product Overview
Scope of delivery
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Please turn over the page for an illustration of the accessories.
Rear view (Fig. 2)
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(A) Thermo cooker
1 Measuring cup (lid closure)
2 Jug lid
3 Jug (with blade inside)
4 Jug handle
5 Electronic scales
6 LCD display
7 Control panel
8 Adjustment knob
9 Main appliance base
10 Jug release button
11 Slip-resistant feet
12 Power cord connection
13 Power ON/OFF switch
Angled front view (Fig. 1)

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NOTE: Due to continued product improvement, images and illustrations in this
manual may vary slightly from the product purchased. All images in this manual are for
reference purposes only. Parts are not necessarily pictured to scale.
Product Overview (Cont.)
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(B) Accessory parts
14 Steamer lid
15 Steamer tray
16 Steamer bowl
17 Steamer basket
18 Protective blade jacket
19 Stirring attachment (butterfly)
20 Spatula
(C) Documentation (not shown)
Instruction manual
Quick start guide
Cookbook
Warranty card
Accessories (Fig. 3)

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Product Overview (Cont.)
Inside jug markings (Fig. 4)
2.0 L: Maximum jug capacity.
Do not fill food and liquid past this line for
processing.
1.5 L: Maximum capacity for heating food.
Do not fill past this line for heating (and
processing) food and liquid.
The hot surface marking indicates that the
jug can get hot during use and retain heat
for some time after the machine has been
switched off.
CAUTION: Do not touch hot surfaces with
bare hands. Take care to avoid scalding.
0.5 L: Minimum amount of water required
when steaming food.
0.5 L: Maximum capacity when heating milk.

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Product Overview (Cont.)
Digital display indicators (Fig. 5)
A Temperature indicator [°C]
Range: 37°C -- 40°C -- 50°C -- 60°C -- 70°C -- 80°C -- 90°C -- 100°C --
110°C -- 120°C
B Heating indicator bar (flickers when the heating function is in use)
C Time indicator [min:sec]
D Speed level indicator [1 to 10, -1 to -3] or number of automatic program
E Speed indicator bar (flickers when the motor is working)
F Weight indicator [g]
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Control panel buttons
1 SPEED button: Press to select a speed. When the speed icon is flashing,
turn the ADJUSTMENT knob [+/-] to the desired speed (range 1 to 10, plus
reverse speeds -1 to -3).
2 TEMP button: Press to select the cooking temperature. When the
temperature icon is flashing, turn the ADJUSTMENT knob [+/-] to the desired
temperature (range 37°C to 120°C)
3 PULSE button: Press and hold for a few seconds for an extra burst of power.
CAUTION: Do not use this button when heating the food to more than 60°C.
4 Working status indicator: Illuminates when functions are set and flashes
when the machine is working
5 ADJUSTMENT knob: Turn to the right to increase or to the left to decrease
the temperature, time or speed.
6 TIME button: Press to select the timer function. When the time icon is
flashing, turn the ADJUSTMENT knob [+/-] to set the desired time (range
1 second to 60 minutes).
- From 1-30 seconds, the time is adjusted in 1 second steps.
- From 30 seconds onwards, the time is adjusted in 10 second steps.
7 RESET button: Press and hold for 3 seconds to clear all former setting data.
8 WEIGHT / AUTO button:
Press the WEIGHT button and when the weight indicator displays, place the
food to be weighed on the scales (max. 5kg).
Press and hold the RESET button for the TARE function.
Press and hold the AUTO button for 2 seconds, then use the adjustment
knob to select an automatic program.
9 START/PAUSE button: Press to start or pause the mixing/cooking process.
NOTE: The display screen will enter standby status 2 minutes after the work is
finished. Press any button to awaken the screen.
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Getting Started
Unpacking
• This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation
damage. Unpack the appliance and lay out the separate components.
• IMPORTANT: Before you discard any packaging, make sure that you
have unpacked all the parts listed on pages 9 to 10. If anything is missing,
please contact our after sales support centre.
• Keep the original packaging carton and materials in a safe place. It will
help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the
future, and you can use it to store the appliance when it is not in use.
In the event that the packaging materials are to be disposed of, please
recycle them where possible.
• Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young
children, so ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach and
disposed of safely.
• Inspect all parts of the appliance for visual damage. Unwind the power
cord to its full length and inspect the cord and plug for damage. Do
not use the appliance if any part of the appliance is damaged or is not
working properly. In case of damage, contact our after sales support
centre for advice.
• Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all the parts and operating
principles of the thermo cooker. Pay particular attention to the safety
instructions on the previous pages.
• Wash all parts that may come into contact with food in warm, soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a damp sponge and
then with a clean, dry cloth.

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Parts Assembly and Removal
Installing / removing the lid
• Fitting the sealing ring: The lid is equipped with an airproof sealing ring,
which you may remove for cleaning. Before reuse, always check and
ensure you have refitted the ring, as pictured (Fig. 6).
• Installing the lid: Place the lid on top of the jug, aligning the arrow on the
handle with the open lock icon on the lid (Fig. 7). Then press down firmly
and turn the lid clockwise to lock until the arrow on the handle is aligned
with the closed lock icon (Fig. 8: A, B) and the lip with the front of the jug
(Fig. 9: D).
Fig. 6
Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9
• Installing the measuring cup: Use the supplied measuring cup to cover
the pouring hole in the lid. Turn it clockwise to secure it in place and
anticlockwise to remove it.
• Removing the lid: To remove the lid, push it firmly in anticlockwise
direction until the handle is aligned with the open lock icon. Then push up
the lid and remove it from the jug.

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Parts Assembly and Removal (Cont.)
Installing / removing the jug
• Installing the jug: Place the jug in its space on
the base of the appliance. The handle must be at
the front, aligned with the jug release button. Push
it firmly down until it clicks into place (Fig. 10).
NOTE: If at first it will not click into place, press the
jug release button (C) while pushing down the jug.
• Removing the jug: Press the jug release button
while lifting the jug off the base.
Installing / removing the blade assembly
The blade assembly at the bottom of the jug may be removed for cleaning.
Fig. 10
CAUTION!
• The blade is very sharp, handle it with utmost care!
• Only hold the blade by the upper part.
• The sealing ring must be fitted on the blade. Without this sealing ring the
food to be processed or heated may leak out and damage the appliance.
• Please use the protective blade jacket when assembling or disassembling
the blade to prevent injury.
Upper part
Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 13
• Installing the sealing ring: Before installing the blade assembly, make
sure the sealing ring is properly in place (Fig. 11).
• Installing the blade: Holding the blade assembly by the upper part only,
push it carefully through the opening in the bottom of the jug (Fig. 12),
aligning the small protrusions (A) with the recesses (B) in the edge of the
opening (Fig. 13).

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Parts Assembly and Removal (Cont.)
Locking
mechanism
Fig. 14
Fig. 15 Fig. 16
• Locking the blade in place: Still holding the blade by the upper part,
carefully turn over the jug. To secure the blade, turn the locking mechanism
at the underside of the jug (Fig. 14) in anticlockwise direction so the closed
lock icon is aligned with the arrow (Fig. 15). When the blade is securely
attached, turn over the jug, ready for use (Fig. 16).
• Removing the blade: Before removing the blade from the jug, take the
jug off the base of the appliance. With one hand, hold the blade carefully
by the upper part and with the other hand, carefully turn the locking
mechanism at the underside of the jug in clockwise direction to release the
blade assembly from the jug.

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Installing / removing the stirring attachment (butterfly)
• Installing the butterfly: Hold the butterfly by the top part and place it on
the upper part of the blade, pushing down until it clicks securely into place
(Fig. 17).
• Removing the butterfly: Hold the top part of the butterfly and pull it off the
blade while rotating it gently in both directions.
Parts Assembly and Removal (Cont.)
Fig. 17
Using the electronic scales
• Plug the machine into an appropriate electrical outlet and switch on the
power to the outlet.
• Set the ON/OFF switch at the back of the machine to the ON position [ I ].
The LCD shows the current room temperature and [00:00].
• Press the WEIGHT button and when the weight icon is displayed, place
the food to be weighed on the scale’s glass plate. The food weight will be
displayed in grams on the LCD.

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Instructions
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Stirling®Thermo Cooker, a versatile
kitchen appliance designed to take all the hard work out of your food
preparation. Use it to mix ingredients for dough-making, puree baby food or
emulsify fruit and vegetables for nutritious smoothies. You can also use it to
steam food or combine the mixing and heating functions and create all your
favourite dishes with little fuss.
The Stirling®Thermo Cooker features 10 automatic programs, which make
some of the most common tasks even easier: just select the program and
leave the rest to the machine. There are automatic programs for sautéing,
emulsifying, stirring, pureeing, milling, mixing, kneading, steaming, whipping
up smoothies and crushing ice. Usage descriptions for these programs, and a
table with their parameters, are provided on the following pages.
For manual operation of the Stirling®Thermo Cooker, please refer to the
general usage instructions for each task, which are provided after the auto
programs section in the 'Instructions' chapter. Please read through these
instructions before you start with a particular food preparation task.
For parts assembly and removal instructions, please refer to the relevant
sections in the preceding chapter.
And for cooking inspiration and specific recipes, browse through the separate
cookbook for the thermo cooker, which is also supplied in the box.

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Instructions (Cont.)
Automatic programs
Program
Number
Program
Name
Time
(min:sec) Speed Temperature
(°C)
1Sauté 6:00 1100
2Emulsify 2:00 4 0
3Stir 5:00 -1 0
4Puree 1:00 10 0
5Mill 0:10 10 0
6Mix 0:15 6 0
7Knead 2:00 -3 0
8Steam 10:00 3100
9Smoothie 1:00 9 0
10 Crush Ice 0:20 8 0
1 Press and hold the WEIGHT button for 2 seconds to select the Sauté
program. The display will show [0], turn the adjustment knob to [1], then
press the knob to confirm. The program will start immediately, and the
display will show the speed [1], temperature [100°C] and time [06:00],
counting down.
2 Press and hold the WEIGHT button for 2 seconds to select the Emulsify
program. The display will show [0], turn the adjustment knob to [2], then
press the knob to confirm. The program will start immediately, and the
display will show the speed [4], temperature [room temperature, no heating]
and time [02:00], counting down.
3 Press and hold the WEIGHT button for 2 seconds to select the Stir
program. The display will show [0], turn the adjustment knob to [3], then
press the knob to confirm. The program will start immediately, and the
display will show the speed [-1], temperature [room temperature, no
heating] and time [05:00], counting down.