3 in 1Food Processor

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T18001

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TECHNICAL DATA Description: 3 in 1 Food ProcessorModel: T18001Rated Voltage: 220V-240V ~ 50/60HzPower Consumption: 1000 Watts

DOCUMENTATION We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance with the following directive(s):

2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive.2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food (LFGB section 30 & 31).

RKW Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.

WARRANTY

This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products 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 proof of purchase.• The product must be installed and used in accordance with the

instructions contained in this instruction guide.• It must be used only for domestic purposes.• It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts.• RKW has limited liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.• This guarantee is valid in the UK and Eire Only.

An extended warranty is available for this appliance. See back page for details.

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WARNING: this appliance is double insulated.

Do not connect any wire to the earth terminal.

IMPORTANT! WIRING SAFETY (For UK Use Only) As the colours in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, please proceed as follows:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured inaccordance with the following code:

Blue [N] NeutralBrown [L] Live

Plug Fitting Details (where applicable)The wire coloured blue is the neutral and must be connected to the terminal marked [N] or coloured black. The wire coloured brown is the live wire and must be connected to the terminal marked [L] or coloured red. On no account must either the brown or the blue wire be connected to the [E] terminal .

Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened correctly.

The plug must be fitted with a fuse of the same rating already fitted and conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved. If in doubt consult a qualified electrician who will be pleased to do this for you.

Non-rewireable Mains PlugIf your appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable plug fitted to the mains lead and should the fuse need replacing, you must use an ASTA approved one (conforming to BS 1362 of the same rating).If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician who will be pleased to do this for you.

If you need to remove the plug - disconnect it from the mains - and then cut it off the mains lead and immediately dispose of it safely. Never attempt to reuse the plug or insert it into a socket outlet as there is a danger of an electric shock.

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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION

• Check that the voltage of the main circuit corresponds with the rating of the appliance before operating.

• Please ensure that the appliance is used on a stable, level, and heat resistant surface.

• Do not immerse cords, plugs or any part of the appliance in water or any other liquid.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is operating.• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near

children or pets.• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above

and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without

supervision.• Switch off at the wall socket then remove the plug from the socket

when not in use or before cleaning.• If the supply cord or appliance is damaged, stop using the appliance

immediately and seek advice from the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or let it come into contact with any hot surfaces.

• The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the appliance manufacturer, apart from those supplied with this product.

• Do not pull the plug out by the cord as this may damage the plug and/or the cable.

• Do not use this product for anything other than its intended use.• This appliance is for household use only.• Do not carry the appliance by the power cord.• Do not use the appliance outdoors.• VERY IMPORTANT: Do not immerse in water or other liquids or use

near washbasins or sinks any part of the motor assembly. Ensure that the appliance base does not get wet (water splashes etc.) and do not operate it with wet hands.

• Always fully unwind any cord to avoid overheating.• WARNING! Ensure adequate ventilation; keep an open space of

approximately 20 cm all around the appliance.• WARNING! Do not use the appliance near flammable materials such

as curtains, or other combustible material.

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• The appliance is fitted with a safety thermal cut-out device and will shut off in the event of overload. If this occurs, switch the appliance off and it will automatically reset when cool.

• Never use your fingers or an object (e.g. a spatula) to push ingredients down the feeding tube while the appliance is running. Only use the pusher for this purpose.

• Be very careful when you handle the discs, blender blade unit or food processor blade unit. Be especially careful when you remove them from the food processor bowl or blender jar, when you empty the bowl or jar and when you clean them. These are extremely sharp and may cause injury if handled incorrectly. Always store blades and cutting discs in their respective covers or processing containers.

• Do not exert too much pressure on the pusher when you press ingredients down the feeding tube.

• Unplug from power outlet before putting on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning.

• Do not put hot liquids into the food processor bowl. Warm liquids only.• Avoid contacting moving parts at all times.• Place the processor bowl, Juicer Bowl and Blender Bowl onto the

base of the processor before fitting any attachments.• All blades and attachments should be removed with care before

cleaning.• Do not over fill the processor. Do not fill the bowl beyond the MAX

indication.• Always remove the blade before emptying• In the unlikely event the appliance develops a fault, stop using it

immediately and seek advice from the service department: +44 (0) 844 984 0055

DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish. You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately.

Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information about the recycling of electrical items.

Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of electrical items purchased in Ireland.

The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must be recycled, rather than taken to landfill.

Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX Instruction Manual1. Juicer2. Processor Bowl3. Blending Jug4. Motor Unit

FREE Accessories Pack5. Spatula6. Slicing Blades x 2

(2mm & 4mm)7. Julienne blade8. Reversible shredding disc9. Whisk10. Sieve/Press

Other AccessoriesMeat BladeFlour Blade

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BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE: 1. This appliance has been packaged carefully to ensure the product

reaches you in good condition. If the product has been damaged, dropped, has a malfunction in any way, or if the supply cord is damaged, immediately contact your retailer for replacement or repair.

2. Carefully unpack your appliance. Make sure you do not discard any packaging material until all parts of the appliance have been found.

3. Carefully wipe the exterior of the appliance to remove any dust that may have accumulated. Dry with a dry towel. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners. Remove any label or sticker.

4. This appliance is fitted with Built-in safety lock, this feature ensures that you can only switch on the appliance if you have assembled the food processor bowl, the blender jar with blade unit, the juicer bowl with coupling unit or the citrus press correctly on the motor unit. If the food processor bowl, blender jar with blade unit, the juicer bowl with coupling unit or the citrus press is assembled correctly, i.e. when it has been turned in the direction of the ‘locked’ symbol as far as possible, the built-in safety lock will be unlocked.

5. Wash the accessories in warm soapy water, dry with a dry towel.6. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE:

ASSEMBLY OF YOUR APPLIANCE

Before you assemble the food processor, ensure that the power cord is unplugged.

1. Place the motor base facing you on a dry, level surface.

2. Place the processing bowl onto the motor base, the bowl will only sit correctly on the base when the handle is positioned to the right. (Fig.1)

3. Rotate the handle clockwise to lock,as indicated by the graphics on the left side of the motor base. (Fig.2)

4. Position the lid onto the processing bowl. You will notice a solid arrow to the left of the holding lip on the lid, when placing the lid onto the bowl this arrow needs to align with the solid arrow on the handle of the bowl. To lock, turn the lid clockwise. As indicated by the graphics on the top of the handle. (Fig.3)

IMPORTANT: If the processing bowl and cover are not correctly assembled, the Food Processor will not operate. This is a safety feature.

Using your food processor

1. Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet and you will notice the Power button on the Control panel will stay lit Blue all the time.

2. Use the adjusting - speed control Knob to start Processing.

Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3

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3. The Pulse function remains on as long as the Pulse button is pressed down.

4. Ice Button perfect for Ice Crusher,

5. Smoothie Button, it can work as long as 60s.

6. Further ingredients can also be added whilst processing by pouring through the feed tube once the food pusher has been removed.

Note: For maximum control when using your food processor, before turning on your food processor load the feed tube. Always use the food pusher for more evenly processed foods and never push with your fingers.

IMPORTANT: The Food Processor is fitted with a safety thermal cut-out device and will shut off in the event of overload. If this occurs, switch the appliance off and it will automatically reset

Fitting/Using The Tools On Food Processor

Note: All attachments must be firmly attached to the spindle. Always adjust the attachments until you are sure that they are correctly fitted.

Placing the spindle

1. Fit the spindle onto the drive shaft. (Fig.4)

UNIVERSAL ‘S’ BLADE

1. Fit the processor bowl and spindle as detailed previously in (Fig. 1, 2 & 4)

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2. Fit the universal ‘s’ blade over the spindle and press firmly into place. (Fig.5)

Warning: Use caution, as blades are sharp. Always handle the processing blade by its central plastic section.

3. Place food into the processing bowl.

4. Fit the processing cover to the processing bowl, (Fig.3) and place the food pusher in the feed tube.

5. Plug the power cord into power outlet and turn the power ‘ON’.

6. Start processing using the adjusting control Knob, Smoothie Button or Pulse buttons.

7. When processing is complete, remove the spindle and blade from the processing bowl before removing the processed food.

REVERSIBLE GRATING/SHAVING, SHREDDING SLICING DISC AND JULIENNE DISCS

1. Fit the processor bowl and spindle as detailed previously, (Fig. 1, 2 & 4)

2. Select the ‘Reversible’ disc of your choice - Shredding (fine or coarse), Grating/Shaving or the dedicated Julienne disc, Slicing disc.

3. Fit the disc over the spindle and press firmly into place, (Fig.6)

Warning: Use caution as the blades are sharp.

4. Fit the processing cover to the processing bowl as previously shown in (Fig.3) and place the food pusher in the feed tube.

5. Plug the power cord into power outlet and turn the power ‘ON’.

6. Start processing

7. When processing is complete, remove the disc and spindle from the processing bowl before removing the processed food.

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SIEVE FOR CITRUS PRESS AND CONE FOR CITRUS PRESS

1. Fit the processor bowl and spindle as detailed previously, (Fig. 1, 2 & 4)

2. Fit the Sieve over the spindle and press firmly into place.

3. If all parts have been assembled properly, the cone starts rotating as soon as you turn the switch to the minimum speed setting.

4. Set the control knob to the minimum speed setting.

5. Press the citrus fruit onto the cone.

6. Note: Stop pressing from time to time to remove the pulp from the sieve.

7. When you have finished pressing or when you want to remove the pulp, switch off the appliance and remove the bowl from the appliance with the sieve and cone on it.

BALLOON BEATER

You can use the balloon beater to whip cream, to whisk eggs and egg whites and to make instant pudding, mayonnaise and sponge cake mixture.

Do not use the balloon beater to prepare cake mixtures with butter or margarine or to knead dough. Use the kneading accessory for these jobs

Do not fill the bowl beyond the MAX indication.

Make sure the bowl and the balloon beater are dry and free from grease when you whisk egg whites. The egg whites have to be at room temperature. Always clean the balloon beater after use.

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JUICER

Never insert your hand or another object (e.g. a fork, knife, spoon or spatula) into the feeding tube. Only use the pusher supplied with the appliance for this purpose. Wait until the sieve has completely stopped rotating before you remove the lid.

1. Always check the sieve before use. Do not use the juicer if you notice any damage like cracks, crazes or a loose grating disc.

2. The standard processing time for all juicing jobs is 30-90 seconds.

3. Peel citrus fruits, pineapples, melons, etc. before you juice them.

4. Stone cherries, plums, apricots, peaches, etc. before you juice them.

5. Pour the dregs away in time. If not, it will cause damage to the machine.

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BLENDER

Always assemble the sealing ring onto the blender blade unit before you attach the blade unit to the blender jar.

Always let the appliance cool down to room temperature after you have processed two batches.

Never open the lid when the blade rotates.

BUILT-IN SAFETY LOCK: You can only switch on the appliance when the blender jar has been assembled in such a way that the ridge on the blade unit is aligned with the ‘locked’ symbol on the motor unit.

• To add liquid ingredients during processing, remove the measuring cup and pour them into the blender jar through the hole in the lid.

• Pre-cut solid ingredients into smaller pieces before you process them.

• If you want to prepare a large quantity, process small batches of ingredients instead of a large quantity at once.

• Use cooked ingredients when you blend a soup.

• When you process a liquid that is hot or tends to foam (e.g. milk), do not put more than 1 litre in the blender jar to avoid spillage.

• If you are not satisfied with the result, switch off the appliance and stir the ingredients with a spatula. Remove some of the contents to process a smaller quantity or add some liquid.

• The maximum is 800 grams for each times when mixing flour

If ingredients stick to the wall of the blender jar:

1. Switch off the appliance and unplug it.

2. Remove the lid and use a spatula to remove the ingredients from the wall of the jar.

3. Keep the spatula at a safe distance of approx. 2cm from the blades.

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NOTE: Regular maintenance of your appliance will keep it safe and in proper

operational order.Before Cleaning always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. Wash removable parts in warm, soapy water then rinse and dry all parts. Regularly clean the outside of the appliance with a soft damp cloth and

dry with a dry towel. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the appliance do not use harsh

solvents, alkaline cleaning agents, abrasive cleansers or scouring agents of any kind when cleaning.

Do not immerse the motor unit or supply cord in water.Damage Check

Always check that the appliance is in good working order and that all removable parts are secure. Check the power supply cord and plug

regularly for cuts or damage.Store in a Safe Place

When not in use store your appliance and all its accessories and instruction manual in a safe and dry place.

Designed, developed and distributed throughout the UK by RKW Ltd.

thank you!We hope you enjoy your appliance for

many years. As a thank you for purchasing one of our fantastic products, we are giving

you an extra 2 years peace of mind.

*To receive your extra 2 years guarantee, register your appliance online by visiting:

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Should you have a problem with your appliance, or need any spare parts,

please call our Service Department on: +44 (0) 844 984 0055

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