Getting Started - WMF KUCHENMINIS Mode D'emploi

Purpose
The appliance includes accessories (flat beater, dough hook and whisk) that may
be used only for whisking, mixing, kneading and beating food.
The appliance is equipped with a mixer attachment that is suitable for preparing
smoothies and shakes.
Optional accessories enable the appliance to be used for a variety of different
applications: cutting and grating, meat mincing, rolling out home-made dough or
cutting spaghetti and tagliatelle.

Getting started

▪ Remove all packaging from the appliance.
▪ Clean the device before use as described in the chapter on "Cleaning and
care."
▪ Press the release button (7) to tilt the mixer arm upwards (Fig. A).
▪ Push the required mixer accessory (flat beater, kneading hook or whisk) into
A
the attachment as far as it will go and rotate it anticlockwise until it locks
into place (Fig. B).
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▪ Place the mixing bowl (8) on the base. Ensure that the handle is on the side of
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the appliance. Turn the mixing bowl (8) in a clockwise direction (Fig. C).
Note: Do not use force when turning the mixing bowl (8).
▪ Press the mixer arm downwards until you hear it lock into place.
B
▪ Set the speed controller (10) to the Off position (0).
▪ Now insert the mains plug into the socket.
Note: The appliance has a built-in automatic cable winder (15). Any
unrequired length of cable can be stowed away in the appliance. Pulling on
the power cable automatically causes it to wind back into the appliance (Fig.
C
D).
▪ The LCD (3) lights up white and shows the preset time "00". The appliance can
be used with or without the timer function. Follow the steps in the "Timer
function" section to change the preset time.
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Note: If the time-setting button is not pressed within one minute, the LCD (3)
automatically switches itself off.
▪ Select the desired speed. The appliance starts.
▪ The LED ring on the speed controller (10) lights up white.
Note: The appliance is equipped with a safety function. It will start only if the
mixer arm is lowered into position correctly and the covers for accessories (4)
and the mixer attachment (1) are in place.
Note: The food processor requires a start-up phase during which all of the
mechanical components are synchronised. Short, loud operating noises may be
produced, particularly when preparing heavy dough.
▪ When the mix function has finished, set the speed controller (10) to the Off
position (0).
▪ Pull the mains plug out of the socket before emptying the mixing bowl (8).
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Mixer accessories and how to use them
Max.
Example
Accessory mixing
uses
quantity
Light to normal dough
Cake dough/batter 1.1kg
Flat beater
Shortcrust 1kg
Mashed potatoes 1.3kg
Heavy dough
Dough Yeast/pizza dough 1.1kg
hook
Bread dough 1.1kg
Quark oil dough 1.1kg
Runny, light mixtures (with folded in air)
Egg whites 2-8 eggs
Whisk
Sponge dough 700g
Whipped cream 600g
Maximum quantity dough: 685g flour + 345ml water
Number of eggs: 2-8
The recommended mixing times are only guidelines. They may vary depending on
the quantity used.
Removing the mixer accessories
▪ Set the speed controller to the Off position (0) and remove the plug from the
mains supply.
▪ Press the release button to automatically tilt the mixer arm upwards.
▪ Push the mixer accessory upwards as far as possible and turn it clockwise until
it is released.
▪ Now pull the mixer accessory downwards to remove it from the holder.
Speed controller (10)
The appliance has a speed controller (10) with eight
different speed settings (1-8), a fold function and a pulse function to choose
from, enabling you to work with different doughs and mixtures.
Fold function
The fold function (Fig. E) is used for folding light or runny ingredients into
heavier mixtures (e.g. filled muffins, meringues, mousse, foamy foods, sponge mix
or soufflés) or to slowly stir flour or other ingredients (e.g. raisins or nuts) into
dough. During folding, the appliance operates at a constant low speed, stops for a
few seconds and then starts folding again. To stop the fold function,
E
set the speed controller (10) to the Off position (0).
Speed Recommended
setting mixing time
2-4 40-80 secs.
2-4 40-60 secs.
1-3 40-70 secs.
1-2 40-80 secs.
1-2 40-80 secs.
3-5 60-90 secs.
6-8 60-80 secs.
6-8 40-80 secs.
8 40-80 secs.
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