welcome to intelligent food processing This food processor is a really easy to use product made for real people. I’m passionate about simple, honest home cooked food. So I’ve developed a range of products to help you to make great food—just like mum used to. Packed with clever little features, my products take all the guesswork out of cooking.
what you can do with this machine Successful home cooking is all about balancing speed with great results. Food processors are ideal for producing great meals fast. My Intelligent Food Processor goes one step further, its programmed buttons take all the guesswork out of food preparation. My Intelligent Food Processor is versatile too.
contents Welcome to intelligent food processing .................... What you can do with this machine .................... Safety interlock system ........................5 Understanding all the parts ....................... 6 Accessories and attachments ......................8 What the buttons do ........................10 Blending ............................1 The chopping blade .........................
safety interlock system If you tried to operate your food processor without say, the lid fitted, nothing would happen! This is because, for your safety, your food processor has a safety interlock system making it impossible for it to operate unless everything is correctly fitted together. Detailed instructions on how to use your food processor and its attachments are given throughout this booklet but briefly: food processor...
understanding all the parts 1 Stopper Removable stopper allows you to safely add ingredients to the blender jug whilst it’s operating. The stopper doubles as a handy 50ml measure. Dishwasher safe. 2 Blender jug lid Locks into place to ensure spill-free blending. Easily removed for pouring. Dishwasher safe. 3 1.5 litre blender jug The large capacity toughened plastic blender jug, features an easy grip handle and is marked in both cup and millilitres (ml).
accessories and attachments 1 Chopping blade and chopping blade safety cover Use for pureeing soft or cooked foods and chopping raw foods. Make dressings, mash potatoes, make bread crumbs, chop herbs, etc. 2 Dough blade Use for kneading dough, mixing dry ingredients, mixing light pastries, cakes and batters.
what the buttons do Blender/ Button Suggested use Notes Processor Savoury pancakes, Blender Simply add your favourite batter ingredients to the blender American style thick jug, press the Batter button and wait. Pancake batter works BATTER pancakes, batter for best if it’s rested for about 10 minutes after you’ve made frying fish, tempura, it.
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the magic of programmed buttons! The programmed buttons take the guesswork out of food processing. All you need to do to get great chef results is press a button!
blending what it’s for The blender of your food processor can be used to blend soups, make sauces, smoothies, milkshakes, frappés, baby food, fruit, thin batters, in fact lots of things! fitting it Rotate the safety cap anticlockwise until the symbol on the cap lines up with the arrow on the base unit.
the chopping blade what it’s for The chopping blade can be used to puree soft or cooked foods and chop/mince raw foods. You can use it to make dressings, mash potatoes, make bread crumbs, chop herbs and mix/blend all sorts of ingredients. fitting it The chopping blade is very sharp! Take care when handling or cleaning it.
the dough blade what it’s for The dough blade can be used to knead dough, mix dry ingredients and mix light pastry, cakes and batters. fitting it If the blender jug is fitted on the base unit, remove it and install the safety cap. Lower the processor bowl over the drive shaft, ensuring the symbol on the bowl is aligned with the...
the whisk attachment what it’s for The whisk attachment can be used to whip egg whites, cream, make light sauces, etc. fitting it If the blender jug is fitted on the base unit, remove it and install the safety cap. Lower the processor bowl over the drive shaft, ensuring the symbol on the bowl is aligned with the...
the slicing, shredding and grating blades what they’re for The blades supplied with your Intelligent Food Processor can be used to slice, grate or shred a variety of ingredients. fitting The blades are very sharp! Take care when handling or cleaning them. If the blender jug is fitted on the base unit, remove it and install the safety cap. Lower the processor bowl over the drive shaft, ensuring the symbol on the bowl is aligned with the...
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the slicing, shredding and grating blades Function Food type Blade Shredding/Grating Cabbage Fine or coarse shredding blade Shredding/Grating Carrots Fine of coarse shredding blade Shredding/Grating Potatoes Fine or coarse shredding blade Shredding/Grating Courgettes Fine or coarse shredding blade Shredding/Grating Cheese Fine or coarse shredding blade Slicing Hard fruits e.g.
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Food processor setting Notes Slice/Chop or manual Fast/Slow buttons Use the shredding blade for very fine cabbage or coleslaw. Cut pieces of cabbage to fit into the feed tube. Feed the cabbage using the food pusher with a light pressure. Slice/Chop or manual Fast/Slow buttons Position carrots in the feed tube. Use the food pusher to push the carrots into the shredding/grating blade.
the citrus press what it’s for The citrus press is great for extracting the juice from citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes. The juice goes into the processor bowl, the pith and pips are filtered out by the citrus press! fitting it If the blender jug is fitted on the base unit, remove it and install the safety cap.
care, cleaning and storage care and cleaning Always unplug your Intelligent Food Processor before cleaning it. The chopping, slicing, shredding and grating blades are very sharp! Take care when handling or cleaning them. Never immerse your food processor base unit, mains lead or plug in water or any other liquid. Never use harsh abrasive cleaners or cleaning materials. • Wash all removable attachments, the blender jug, blender lid, processor bowl and processor bowl lid in warm soapy water. • Rinse under clean running water. • Dry thoroughly.
pea guacamole ingredients method 50g (4½oz) frozen peas 1. Put all of the ingredients except the tomato and red onion into your food 1 tbsp lime juice processor. Then, using the chopping 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves blade and pulse button, process them 1 red chilli, deseeded and diced until you have a fairly smooth paste.
apple snow ingredients method 6 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1. Cook the apples in a little water together with the cinnamon and ½ tsp ground cinnamon enough sugar to sweeten—about 5 tbsp caster sugar tbsp—until soft. 15ml (4fl oz) double cream free range eggs (whites only) .
clean and green chicken salad ingredients method 1 small bunch coriander 1. Place the coriander, ginger, garlic, chillies, onion and chicken in a pan 5 slices fresh root ginger, peeled just large enough to hug the chicken. 1 head garlic, halved horizontally Top up with cold water to cover the hot dried chillies chicken, add the salt and cover with...
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why not try... Separate the lettuce leaves and arrange Use cooked loin of pork instead of the them with the spinach, rocket and poached chicken. onions over the base of a large plate. For an oriental twist, combine a handful Toss the blanched vegetables with the of coriander leaves and 14 shredded mint remaining dressing and arrange over...
mediterranean carrot rolls ingredients method 10 medium carrots cooked until soft, 1. Use the chopping blade to make drained the breadcrumbs. Remove the breadcrumbs then process the other slices of stale white bread, processed into ingredients that require chopping or crumbs dicing.
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why not try... Instead of the carrots, roast some pumpkin or butternut squash with a little olive oil, thyme and garlic. “ This dish is exceptionally popular with my children, making a nice supper dish as well as a vegetable side dish.
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raspberry pavlova roulade ingredients method roulade Preheat the oven to 180°C/50°F/gas mark 4. Line a Swiss roll tin or a similar 9 free range egg whites sized baking tray with greaseproof paper. a pinch of salt 5g (1oz) caster sugar Using your food processor, whisk the egg whites with the salt until soft peaks 1 tsp cornflour...
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why not try... To construct the roulade, spread a Diced peaches, almonds and Amaretti layer of raspberry jam over the cooled cream (simply whipped cream flavoured roulade, top with the whipped cream with an almond liqueur) and sprinkle with most of the fresh Lemon curd, orange pieces and Grand raspberries.
orange and almond cake ingredients method 4 large navel oranges 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/5°F/gas mark 5. Grease and line the base of a 00g (oz) caster sugar 0cm (8 inch) springform cake tin with 50g (9oz) ground almonds parchment paper.
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why not try... 45 minutes. Keep a careful eye on Use mashed bananas instead of oranges, but this—you may need to reduce the don’t cook them temperature depending on your oven. Coeliacs should use gluten-free baking The cake will be soft and moist, so the powder.
ricotta griddle cakes with yogurt and berries ingredients method 5g (11½oz) ricotta cheese 1. For the griddle cakes, place the ricotta cheese, semi-skimmed milk, runny 15ml (6fl oz) semi-skimmed milk honey and egg yolks into the blending 1 tbsp runny honey jug.
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why not try... 5. Meanwhile, combine the yogurt with Caramelised apples the cinnamon and tbsp of honey. Brown sugar bananas 6. Spoon the yogurt over the cakes, top Crisp bacon and maple syrup with the berries and drizzle with the Oven roasted tomatoes remaining honey.
courgette and lemon pasta with parmesan ingredients method 5g (8oz) spaghetti 1. Bring a large pan of water to a rolling boil. Swirl in the spaghetti and cook for 450g (1lb) courgettes 10-1 minutes until al dente or according 4 tbsp olive oil to the packet instructions.
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6. Divide the courgette and lemon pasta among warmed wide rimmed bowls and sprinkle over the remaining parmesan to serve. “ Quick, filling and with a lovely lemony zing!
banana pancakes with chocolate fudge sauce ingredients method pancake batter 1. For the pancake batter, sift the flour into the blending jug and add the salt, sugar, 15g (6oz) plain flour eggs and yolk and pour into your blender a pinch of salt jug.
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why not try... pan on a medium heat and simmer until Use poached pears or raspberries instead of the sauce comes together. the bananas. 6. Leave the sauce to cool for about 5 minutes then pour over the pancakes. Any leftover sauce can be served separately.
hot chocolate souffles with raspberry sauce ingredients method souffle 1. Preheat the oven to 0°C/45°F/gas mark and heat a large baking sheet. 5g (1oz) butter at room temperature Butter six individual ramekins or 115g (4oz) golden caster sugar, plus a ovenproof teacups then sprinkle with little extra for dusting caster sugar inside, shaking off any...
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6. Dust the souffles with icing sugar and serve them with the warm raspberry sauce. “ If these souffles don’t rise much, just call them chocolate puddings - nobody will be any the wiser!
refrigerator biscuits ingredients method 50g (1oz) self-raising flour 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/50°F/gas mark 4. 00g (oz) unsalted butter, softened 15g (6oz) light muscovado sugar . Sift the flour into a bowl and set aside. ½ tsp vanilla extract .
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why not try... You can change the dried fruit for any type you fancy and/or add a few chopped nuts...
important safety instructions Please read these instructions before operating this appliance and retain for future use. This product is not suitable for use by children, and may not be suitable for persons requiring supervision unless they receive instruction by a competent person on how to safely use the product.
connection to the mains supply This appliance is fitted with either a moulded or rewirable BS16, 1 amp plug. The fuse should be rated at 1 amps and be ASTA approved to BS16. If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.
If the appliance will still not operate return the appliance to the place it was purchased for a replacement. To return the appliance to Breville Customer Service Department, follow the steps below: Pack it carefully, preferably in the original carton. Ensure the unit is clean.
guarantee This product is guaranteed for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase against mechanical and electrical defects. This guarantee is only valid if the appliance is used solely for domestic purposes in accordance with the instructions provided, that it is not connected to an unsuitable electricity supply, dismantled or interfered with in any way or damaged through misuse.
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