Kenwood FDM78 Instructions Manual page 10

weighing function
Your food processor is fitted with a built in weighing function
to allow ingredients to be weighed straight into the bowl or
blender goblet.
The Maximum weighing capacity is 3Kg. This is the total
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weight of all the ingredients including the weight of the bowl
or goblet.
to use the weighing function
1 Always fit the bowl, detachable drive shaft and attachment
or blender goblet onto the power unit before adding
ingredients.
2 Plug in – the display screen will
remain blank.
3 Press the ON/ZERO button once
and the display screen will light
up.
4 Press the (kg/lb) button to select
either grams or ounces. The
display will default to kg/g when
first switched on.
The unit weighs in 1g increments
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and teaspoon/tablespoon
measures are recommended for
weighing small quantities.
5 Check the display shows '0', if not, zero by pressing the
ON/ZERO button. Then weigh the required ingredients
straight into the bowl or goblet. After the weight is displayed,
press the ON/ZERO button and the display will return to '0'.
Add the next ingredients and that weight will be displayed.
Repeat until all ingredients are weighed.
If the display is not zeroed and either the ingredients or the
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bowl/attachment/lid are removed the display will show
[ - - - -] to represent a minus reading.
To zero press the ON/ZERO button once.
6 Add the lid and select a speed to operate the processor.
During operation the display screen will freeze [- - - -] until
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the speed control returned to the 'OFF' position.
After processing the last weight will be displayed on the
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screen when the speed control is returned to the 'OFF'
position. Note: The weight of the lid will be included if the
display is not zeroed before switching on.
The weight of any additional ingredients added down the
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feed tube whilst the processor is running will not be shown
on the display screen.
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weighing tray
A removable weighing tray is
supplied for weighing
ingredients without the bowl or
blender.
To use, place the tray on top of
the power unit. Then follow
steps 2 to 5 under 'to use the
weighing function'.
To remove, just lift the tray off.
auto switch off
The display screen will turn off automatically if the same
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weight reading is shown after 5 minutes.
The display screen can be turned off manually by pressing
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and holding down the ON/ZERO button for a few seconds.
(TYPE FDM79 only)
important
Do not overload by exceeding the maximum weighing
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capacity of 3Kg. The display will show [0 – Ld] if the
weighing function is overloaded.
G Do not subject the power unit to excessive force as this may
damage the weighing sensor.
Always place the processor on a dry flat surface prior to
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weighing.
Do not move the power unit during operation of the
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weighing function.
to use your thermoresist blender
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1 Fit the sealing ring
seal is located correctly in the grooved area.
Leaking will occur if the seal is damaged or
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incorrectly fitted.
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2 Clip the blade unit
3 Screw the blade assembly onto the goblet - ensuring the
blade assembly is fully tightened
on the underside of the blade unit as follows:
- unlocked position
- locked position
The blender will not work if incorrectly
assembled.
4 Put your ingredients into the goblet.
5 Fit the lid to the goblet and push down to secure
filler cap.
6 Place the blender onto the power unit, and turn clockwise
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to lock.
The appliance will not operate if the blender is
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incorrectly fitted to the interlock.
7 Select a speed (refer to the recommended speed chart) or
use the pulse control.
hints
When making mayonnaise, put all the ingredients, except
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the oil, into the blender. Remove the filler cap. Then, with the
appliance running, add the oil slowly through the hole in the
lid.
Thick mixtures, e.g. pâtés and dips, may need scraping
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down. If the mixture is difficult to process, add more liquid.
Ice crushing - operate the pulse in short bursts until crushed to
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the desired consistency.
The processing of spices is not recommended as they may
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damage the plastic parts.
The appliance will not work if the blender is incorrectly fitted.
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To blend dry ingredients - cut into pieces, remove the filler
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cap, then with the appliance running, drop the pieces down
one by one. Keep your hand over the opening. For best
results empty regularly.
Don't use the blender as a storage container. Keep it empty
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before and after use.
Never blend more than 1.5 litres (53 fl oz) - less for frothy
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liquids like milkshakes.
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into the blade unit - ensuring the
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into the base .
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. Refer to the graphics
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. Fit the