Multifunctional Food Processor User guide Model No: AMFP4001 For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am 6pm & Saturday 9am 1pm Or visit us at www.productcareuk.com IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Contents Page Safety instructions... 3 Food processor feature diagram..... 5 Preparing your food processor... 6 Using your food processor 7 Cleaning and care 14 Guarantee 15 Customer services 16 Spare parts 17 Connection to the mains supply 18 Thank you for purchasing your Abode Food Processor To get the best from your new food processor, take a few moments to read these instructions, and keep them in a safe place for future reference. Should you require any further assistance, our friendly Product Care team will be happy to help. For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am 6pm & Saturday 9am 1pm Or visit us at www.productcareuk.com 2
Safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: Read all instructions. Avoid contact with moving parts. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug, or appliance in water or other liquid. Unplug from the mains outlet when not in use, before putting on and taking off parts, before cleaning. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. The cord supplied cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance should be scrapped. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury. Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the work top, or touch hot surfaces. Do not operate the Food Processor for extended periods of time. The maximum operating time should not exceed 1 minute at a time without a rest of at least 2 minutes. Never put any objects into the openings on the outer case. 3
Safety instructions WARNING: Never remove parts from the appliance such as screws. Never operate the Food Processor when the bowl is empty and do not remove the bowl lid before the blades come to a complete stop. Do not touch the cutting blades or insert any object, such as knives, forks, spoons, etc. in to the bowl while the Food Processor is in operation. Do not operate this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This product is intended for household use only. Do not use outdoors. This product is only intended for preparing food. It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to electrical parts. Children should not use this appliance. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. 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. Children should be supervised to make sure they do not play with the appliance. 4
Food processor feature diagram 5 8 9 12 6 10 1 2 7 13 11 4 14 3 1 Food processor bowl with lid 8 Blending cap 2 Unit base 9 Blender jug with lid 3 Base feet 10 Blender jug handle 4 Speed control dial 11 Double sided slicing/grating disc 5 Food pusher 12 Drive shaft 6 Feeding chute 13 Mixing blade 7 Processor handle 14 Chopping blade 5
Preparing your food processor Before using your food processor Check the appliance after unpacking for any visual damage or missing parts such as: Misaligned or damaged casing. Damage to the plug or cable. If any parts are missing or there is any damage, please refer to page 16 for Customer Services. Clean your food processor Before using the food processor you should clean the removable jugs and plastic accessories in warm soapy water, with a soft cloth or sponge. Be careful when cleaning any blades, dip in soapy water and clean using a long nylon cleaning brush. At no point should you touch any blade as this could be harmful. Do not immerse the base unit in any liquid. If the unit is unplugged, you can clean the body with a damp soft cloth and mild detergent. Allow all parts to thoroughly dry before using. Choose a suitable place for use Place the food processor on a flat, stable surface with a plug socket close by. Do not place in close proximity to any source of heat. If you apply a small amount of downwards pressure, the feet on the base should secure to the surface. This helps to prevent the unit from moving around during use. Once you have cleaned your food processor and prepared a suitable place for use, you are now ready to begin preparing your food. 6
Using your food processor Assembly/Disassembly Always unplug the food processor before attaching/removing parts Food processor bowl Holding the base secure with one hand, use the other hand to unlock the bowl by rotating the handle clockwise to the unlock position. This is indicated by the unlock symbol. To lock the bowl, place it onto the drive shaft in the unlock position, secure the base with one hand, and rotate the handle anticlockwise to the lock position to secure. This is indicated by the lock symbol. Food processor lid With the food processor bowl locked onto the base, you can remove the lid by gripping the feeding chute with one hand and holding the handle with the other, rotate the lid clockwise to the unlock position. Again, this is indicated by the unlock symbol. You can lift and remove. To secure the lid, place it onto the processor bowl in the unlock position, secure the bowl with one hand on the handle, and rotate the lid anticlockwise to the lock position to secure. This is indicated by the lock symbol. Drive shaft Once you have removed the food processor bowl, you can remove the drive shaft by lifting it upwards. To put it back on, simply align the ribs in the bottom of the drive shaft with the grooves in the drive cog and lower into place. Remove Insert Unlock Lock Lock Unlock 7
Using your food processor Double sided slicing/grating disc When the food processor bowl is on the base and the lid is removed, you can remove the slicing/grating disc from the top of the drive shaft by lifting the plastic blade connector. To reattach the disc, place the blade connector onto the top of the drive shaft and lower. Note: The disc can be put on either way dependent on the function required. Do not touch the blades, handle using the plastic connector. Replace the bowl lid. Remove Insert Mixing blade and chopping blade Note: The mixing and chopping blades assemble in the same manner. Do not handle the blade, handle the narrow end of the plastic. When the food processor bowl is on the base with the drive shaft, and the lid is removed, you can attach the mixing/chopping blade onto the plastic of the bowl that surrounds the drive shaft. Lower the blade onto the plastic, pushing down gently to secure. Replace the processor bowl lid. To remove, pull the narrow plastic end upwards and detach. Remove Insert Lock Blender jug Holding the base secure with one hand, use the other hand to unlock the jug by rotating the handle clockwise to the unlock position. This is indicated by the unlock symbol. Unlock 8
Using your food processor To lock the jug, place it onto the drive cog in the unlock position, secure the base with one hand, and rotate the handle anticlockwise to the lock position to secure. This is indicated by the lock symbol. Blender jug lid With the blender jug locked onto the base, you can remove the lid by gripping the handling grooves with one hand and holding the handle with the other, rotate the lid clockwise to the unlock position. Again, this is indicated by the unlock symbol. You can lift and remove. To secure the lid, place it onto the processor bowl in the unlock position, secure the bowl with one hand on the handle, and rotate the lid anticlockwise to the lock position to secure. This is indicated by the lock symbol. Blender jug cap To remove the jug cap, rotate it clockwise and lift. To place it back on, simply align the ribs on the sides of the cap with the grooves in the lid hole and lower into place. Rotate anticlockwise to secure. Lock Unlock Lock Unlock Lock Unlock 9
Using your food processor Attachment guide for use Tool/Attachment Function Recommended Speed Chopping blade Chopping e.g. meat Maximum Capacity 1 300g meat Mixing blade Mixing e.g. dough 1 400g flour + 240g water Double sided disk Slicing/grating 1 1 litre mark Jug with blade Blending e.g. fruit into liquids 2 1.5 litre mark Now that you understand how to put together your food processor and your ingredients are prepared, you are ready for use. To use the food processor bowl, attach the drive shaft and bowl according to instructions on page 7. Fit the required attachment based on your desired function, using the table at the top of this page as a guide. Again, the instructions for assembling food processor attachments can be found on page 8. Once the accessory is attached, secure the lid according to page 7. With the food processor bowl attached and secured, remove the food pusher from the feeding chute if it is placed in there. With the speed control dial set to 0, plug the food processor into a suitable outlet and make sure it switched on. 10
Using your food processor Speed control dial 0 Off 1 Moderate speed 2 High speed P Pulse, can be used for momentary power to the food processor. Select your desired speed setting using the speed control dial. Turn clockwise for 1 or 2, or anticlockwise for momentary pulse control. Place your prepared food into the feeding chute and guide in slowly with the food pusher. Note: It is recommended to read the Tips section in this manual prior to using the appliance. The maximum time of one operating period is 1 minute on full power. If you operate for longer than this in one sitting, this could damage the unit and create a potential hazard. Turn off and allow the unit to cool for at least 2 minutes before continuing use. When the food has successfully processed, turn the speed control dial to the 0 position. Unlock your lid and carefully remove the accessory. 11
Using your food processor Empty the food carefully onto a clean area, such as a chopping board or a bowl. You can use your hands or a long plastic/wooden spoon to scoop out the contents if necessary. Clean the bowl as per the cleaning and care instructions in this manual. To use the blender jug, detach the drive shaft and bowl according to instructions on page 7. Attach the jug as per instructions on page 9. Once the jug is attached, add your ingredients. Secure the lid onto the jug a per page 9, along with the blender jug cap. Select your desired speed setting using the speed control dial. Turn clockwise for 1 or 2, or anticlockwise for momentary pulse control. Lock If you wish to add more ingredients, turn off the power and open the blending cap. Put your ingredients carefully in through the lid and resecure the blending cap. Unlock The maximum time of one operating period is 1 minute on full power. If you operate for longer than this in one sitting, this could damage the unit and create a potential hazard. Turn off and allow the unit to cool for at least 2 minutes before continuing use. 12
Using your food processor When the food has successfully processed, turn the speed control dial to the 0 position. Pour the liquid carefully into a clean container. If the liquid is very thick, you can remove the lid and use a long plastic/wooden spoon to scoop out the contents if necessary. Clean the jug as per the cleaning and care instructions in this manual. Tips Cut food such as meat, bread and vegetables into cubes approximately 2cm before processing. Biscuits should be broken into pieces and added down the feeding chute whilst the machine is running. When making pastry, use fat straight from the fridge cut into 2cm cubes. Take care not to over-process. 13
Cleaning and care Before cleaning, turn the speed control dial to 0, make sure to switch the power off at the plug socket, and remove the plug. Clean your food processor After using the food processor you should clean the removable food processor bowl and plastic accessories in warm soapy water, with a soft cloth or sponge. Be careful when cleaning any blades, dip in soapy water and clean using a long nylon cleaning brush. At no point should you touch any blade as this could be harmful. Do not attempt to wash any appliance parts in the dishwasher as this could damage them. Never immerse the base unit in water or any other liquid. If the unit is unplugged, you can clean the body with a damp soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, harsh scrubbing brushes and chemical cleaner as they may cause damage to the unit. Allow all parts to thoroughly dry before reusing. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorised service representative. Store in a clean, dry place. We re here should you need us. For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am 6pm & Saturday 9am 1pm Or visit us at www.productcareuk.com 14
Guarantee This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of the original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship the faulty product must be returned to the place of purchase. Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer. The following conditions apply: The product must be returned to the retailer with the original proof of purchase. The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide and any other instructions for use which has been supplied. It must be used for domestic purposes only and for its intended use. This guarantee does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts. This does not affect your statutory rights. We re here should you need us. For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am 6pm & Saturday 9am 1pm Or visit us at www.productcareuk.com 15
Customer services Attach your receipt to this page for proof of purchase. We re here should you need us For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am 6pm & Saturday 9am 1pm Or visit us at www.productcareuk.com Produced for: WM Morrisons, Bradford, BD3 7DL Disposal information This symbol is known as the 'Crossed-out wheelie bin Symbol'. When this symbol is marked on a product/batteries, it means that the product/batteries should not be disposed of with your general household waste. Only discard electrical/electronic/battery items in separate collection schemes, which cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within. Your co-operation is vital to make sure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment. For your nearest disposal facility, visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or ask in store for details. We reserve the right due to possible changes to design to alter the instruction manual without prior notice. 16
Spare parts The following spare parts are available to purchase online or by calling Product Care. Visit us at www.productcareuk.com Or call 0345 209 7461 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am 6pm & Saturday 9am 1pm Food processor bowl with lid Blender jug with lid Double sided slicing/grating disc Chopping blade Mixing blade Food pusher Drive shaft Blending cap 17
Connection to the mains supply WARNING- THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance is designed to operate from a mains supply of 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz. Check that the voltage marked on the product corresponds with your supply voltage. This product is fitted with a 5A plug complying with BS1363. If this plug is unsuitable or needs to be replaced, please note the following: Important: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN/YELLOW-EARTH BLUE-NEUTRAL BROWN-LIVE 18
5A Connection to the mains supply For UK use only Plug fitting details (where applicable): As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The GREEN/YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW. The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The BROWN wire is the LIVE wire and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Always ensure that the plug cord grip is fastened correctly. If a 5A (BS1363) fused plug is used it must be fitted with a 5amp fuse conforming to BS1362 and be BSI or ASTA approved. 19
Model number: AMFP4001 R1b Technical Specifications: Wattage: 500W Rated Voltage: 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz Capacity: 1.5 litre blender jug, 1 litre food processor bowl