Then with the machine running, pour the oil into the filler cap and let it run through. . Thick mixtures, eg pates and dips, may need scraping down. If it’s difficult to process, add more liquid. . When crushing ice use the pulse in short bursts. important . Allow all liquids to cool to room temperature before placing them in the liquidiser. . To ensure the long life of your liquidiser, never run it for longer than 60 seconds. Switch off as soon as you’ve got the right consistency. . Don’t process spices - they may damage the plastic. . The machine won’t work if the liquidiser is fitted incorrectly. . Don’t put dry ingredients into the liquidiser before switching on. If necessary, cut them into pieces; remove the filler cap; then with the machine running, drop them through one by one. . Don’t use the liquidiser as a storage container. Keep it empty before and after use. . Never blend more than 1.2 litres - less for frothy liquids like milkshakes. choosing a speed for all functions tool/attachment function speed knife blade Cake making 1 – 2 Rubbing fat into flour Adding water to combine pastry ingredients 2 1 – 2 Chopping/pureeing/pates 2 Yeasted dough mixes 2 Thick soup mixes (500mls liquid to 500g dry ingredients) Thinner soup mixes/ milk (max 600mls) 1 1 – 2 emulsifying tool / whisk Egg whites Cream (max 250mls) 2 1 - 2 discs - slicing/ shredding Firm food items such as carrots, hard cheeses Softer items such as cucumbers, tomatoes 2 1 citrus press Citrus fruits 1 liquidiser All processing 2 maximum capacities . Shortcrust pastry Flour wt 250g/9oz . Yeast dough Flour wt 340g/12oz . One Stage Cake Total wt 1Kg/2lb 4oz . Chopping lean meat Total wt 400g/14oz . Thick soup mixes 1 litre Thinner soup mix/milk 600mls . Whisk egg white 6 . Liquidiser 1.2 litres using the attachments see chart above for speed of each attachment. knife blade The knife blade is the most versatile of all the attachments. The length of the processing time will determine the texture achieved. For coarser textures use the pulse control. Use the knife blade for cake and pastry making, chopping raw and cooked meat, vegetables, nuts, pate, dips, pureeing soups and to also make crumbs from biscuits and bread. It can also be used for yeasted dough mixes. hints knife blade . Cut food such as meat, bread, vegetables into cubes approximately 2cm/3/4in before processing. . Biscuits should be broken into pieces and added down the feed tube whilst the machine is running. . When making pastry use fat straight from the fridge cut into 2cm/3/4in.cubes. . Take care not to over-process. dough . Place the dry ingredients in the bowl and add the liquid down the feed tube whilst the machine is running. Process until a smooth elastic ball of dough is formed this will take 60 secs. . Re-knead by hand only. Re-kneading in the bowl is not recommended as it may cause the processor to become unstable. 3 emulsifying tool / whisk Use for egg whites and cream only. hints . Best results are obtained when the eggs are at room temperature. . Ensure the bowl and whisk are clean and free from grease before whisking. slicing/shredding discs To use the discs. reversible slicing/shredding discs - thick Use the shredding side for cheese, carrots, potatoes and foods of a similar texture. Use the slicing side for cheese, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, cucumber, courgette, beetroot and onions. safety . Never remove the lid until the cutting disc has completely stopped. . Handle the cutting discs with care - they are extremely sharp to use the cutting discs 1 Fit the drive shaft and bowl onto the power unit. 2 Holding by the centre grip, place the disc onto the drive shaft with the appropriate side uppermost. 3 Fit the lid. 4 Put the food in the feed tube. 5 Switch on and push down evenly with the pusher - never put your fingers in the feed tube. hints . Use fresh ingredients . Don’t cut food too small. Fill the width of the feed tube fairly full. This prevents the food from slipping sideways during processing. . Food placed upright comes out shorter than food placed horizontal. . There will always be a small amount of waste on the disc or in the bowl after processing. citrus press Use the citrus press to squeeze the juice from citrus fruits (eg oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits). cone sieve to use the citrus press 1 Fit the drive shaft and bowl onto the power unit. 2 Fit the sieve into the bowl - ensuring the sieve handle is locked into position directly over the bowl handle. 3 Place the cone over the drive shaft turning until it drops all the way down. 4 Cut the fruit in half. Then switch on and press the fruit onto the cone. . The citrus press will not operate if the sieve is not locked correctly. care & cleaning . Always switch off and unplug before cleaning. . Handle the blades and cutting discs with care - they are extremely sharp. . Some foods may discolour the plastic. This is perfectly normal and won’t harm the plastic or affect the flavour of your food. Rub wit...