Troubleshooting Guide - Kenwood FDM78 Instructions Manual

Problem
The processor will not operate.
Compact chopper/grinder will not operate.
Blender will not operate.
Processor stops or slows
during processing.
Weighing function
Display screen freezes on [- - - -].
Weight changed on display screen.
Blender leaking from blade assembly base. Seal missing.
Blender seal missing from blade unit when
removed from packaging.
Poor performance of tools/attachments.

troubleshooting guide

Cause
No Power.
No power/indicator light not lit.
Bowl not fitted to power unit correctly.
Bowl lid not locked on correctly.
Compact chopper/grinder not locked on correctly. The compact chopper/grinder will
Compact chopper/grinder not assembled correctly. Check blade unit is fully tightened
Blender not locked on correctly.
Blender not assembled correctly.
Overload protection operated.
Processor overloaded or overheated during
operation.
Maximum capacity exceeded.
Quantity weighed too small.
Power unit moved during operation.
Seal incorrectly fitted.
Seal damaged.
The seal is packed pre-fitted to the blade unit.
Refer to hints in relevant "using the attachment" section. Check attachments are
assembled correctly.
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Solution
Check processor is plugged in.
Check bowl is located correctly
and the handle is situated
towards the right hand side.
Check that the lid interlock is
located correctly into the
handle area.
The processor will not
work if the bowl and lid
are fitted incorrectly.
not operate if fitted incorrectly to
the interlock.
onto the compact chopper/grinder
jar.
The blender will not operate if
fitted incorrectly to the
interlock.
Check blade unit is fully
tightened into the goblet.
Switch off, unplug and allow
the appliance to cool down for
approximately 15 minutes.
Refer to the speed chart for
maximum capacities to
process.
Use teaspoon and tablespoon
measures for very small
quantities.
Do not move unit during use.
Zero the display before
weighing next ingredients.
Check seal is fitted correctly
and not damaged. To obtain a
replacement seal see "service &
customer care".
Unscrew goblet and check that
seal is fitted to blade unit.
To obtain a replacement seal
see "service & customer care".