Kenwood KM240 series, Instructions Manual

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to use your mixer
1 Press down on the head release lever and raise
the mixer head until it locks into position.
2 Select a tool and push into the tool socket .
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Always ensure the guard is fitted onto the shaft of the
dough hook before inserting into the outlet. Once
inserted fit the guard to the mixer outlet to prevent
food ingress.
3 Fit the bowl into the base and turn clockwise to lock
into position .
4 Press down on the head release lever and lower the
mixer head until it locks into position.
5 Plug into the power supply then switch on and turn
the speed switch to the desired setting. To switch off
turn to ‘0’.
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Switch to pulse for short bursts
6 Unplug from the power supply.
7 Raise the mixer head and whilst holding it steady, pull
the tool from the outlet.
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Some movement of the mixer head is
normal when mixing heavy loads such as
bread dough.
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If the mixer head is raised during operation, the
machine will stop working straight away. To re-start
the mixer, lower the mixer head, turn the speed
switch to the off position, wait a few seconds and
then re-select the speed. The mixer should resume
operating straight away.
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If for any reason power to the mixer is interrupted and
the machine stops working, turn the speed switch to
the off position, wait a few seconds and then re-
select the speed. The mixer should resume operating
straight away.
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The mixer will not operate unless all the
outlet covers are correctly fitted to the
machine.
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If you hear the machine labouring either switch off and
remove
some of the mixture or increase the speed.
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Always remove attachments fitted to the medium and
high speed outlets before raising the mixer head.
hints
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Switch off and scrape the bowl with a spatula when
necessary.
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Eggs at room temperature are best for whisking.
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Before whisking egg whites, make sure there’s no
grease or
egg yolk on the whisk or bowl.
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Use cold ingredients for pastry unless your recipe
states otherwise.
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When creaming fat and sugar for cake mixes, always
use the fat at room temperature or soften it first.
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Your mixer has been fitted with a ‘soft start’ feature to
minimise spillage. However if the machine is switched
on with a heavy mixture in the bowl such as bread
dough, you may notice that the mixer takes a few
seconds to reach the selected speed.
points for bread making
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Never exceed the maximum capacities stated - you
will overload the machine.
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Some movement of the mixer head is normal when
mixing heavy loads such as bread dough.
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The ingredients mix best if you put the liquid in first.
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At intervals stop the machine and scrape the mixture
off the dough hook.
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Different batches of flour vary considerably in the
quantities of liquid required and the stickiness of the
dough can have a marked effect on the load imposed
on the machine. You are advised to keep the machine
under observation whilst the dough is being mixed;
the operation should take no longer than 6-8 minutes.
speed switch
These are a guide only and will vary depending upon
the quantity of mix in the bowl and the ingredients
being mixed.
beater
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creaming fat and sugar start on min gradually
increasing to a higher speed
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beating eggs into creamed mixtures use a
medium to high speed
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folding in flour, fruit etc use a low to medium
speed
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all in one cakes start on a low speed gradually
increasing to a higher speed
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rubbing fat into flour use a low to medium speed
whisk
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Gradually increase to maximum
dough hook
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Use a low to medium speed
maximum capacities
shortcrust pastry 450g flour weight
sponge cake (one stage mix) 1.6 Kg total mix
fruit cake mix 1.8 Kg total mix
bread dough 500g flour weight
egg whites 8
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