Useful Hints And Tips - MAGIMIX Mini Plus Instructions For Use Manual

USEFUL HINTS & TIPS
SIMPLE
• AUTO button: the motor adapts its speed to the task at hand.
• PULSE button: for more control over the end result.
This is the setting you need for precision chopping or blending.
• Pop soft foods (e.g. meat, fish or soft cheeses) into the freezer for a few minutes to firm them
up before chopping, grating or slicing them in your food processor.
NB. they should be firm, not frozen!
PRACTICAL
• If you are carrying out several tasks in a row and do not want to spend your whole time
washing up, begin your processing in the mini bowl, then move on to the large one. Start
with the hard, dry ingredients and end with the liquid ones.
• If your appliance starts to vibrate, carefully wash and dry the feet, and check that you have
not exceeded the maximum capacities shown on page 5.
MINI BOWL
• The mini bowl is ideal for processing small amounts. Use it to chop onions or herbs, mince
meat, or whizz up dips, salad dressings and mayonnaise.
• Before chopping fresh herbs, check that both the herbs and the bowl are
perfectly clean and dry. This will ensure that you get the very best results. The herbs will
also keep for longer.
• You can use the mini bowl directly as a serving dish, providing you remember to remove
the metal blade first!
MAIN BOWL
● Liquid ingredients: never fill the bowl more than a third full.
● Solid ingredients: never fill the bowl more than two-thirds full.
METAL BLADE
• When processing large amounts of meat or vegetables, cut the food into 2-cm pieces.
• If your are chopping meat or fish, use the pulse setting to control the end result.
• For vegetable purées, cut the cooked vegetables into large pieces before putting them in the
bowl with the metal blade. Use the pulse setting first, then switch to continuous mode (AUTO)
until the vegetables reach the desired consistency.
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• Soft doughs (brioche, choux pastry, etc.): Magimix food processors
work on the rapid kneading principle. Doughs are kneaded for 30
seconds to 1 minute - the exact time depends on the amount and type
of dough. Follow the instructions carefully for each recipe.
• Normal doughs: for faster results, leave the dough to rise or prove at
(or slightly above) room temperature.
As flour is very light, you may sometimes notice a cloud of flour escaping from the bowl. To
avoid this happening, only add the liquids (water, milk, etc.) once you have put all the other
ingredients (salt, flour, butter, eggs, etc.) in the bowl. You can then switch your food processor
on.
• You can store dough in the freezer for up to 2 months, providing you wrap it carefully in cling
film. Remember to take it out the day before you intend to use it.
BLENDERMIX
● Soups, pancake batters, cocktails: put the metal blade in the bowl first,
then add all the ingredients. Next, position the BlenderMix in the bowl
and switch your food processor on for 1 minute maximum.
EGG WHISK
• Make sure your bowl is clean and dry.
• Remember to remove the pusher from the lid to let in enough air!
• Beaten egg whites: for lighter egg whites, use eggs that are at room temperature.
• Whipped cream: do not use fat-free or low-fat cream, as it will not whip! Make sure the full-
fat whipping or double cream you use is chilled.
• Place the food processor bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes beforehand. If you
can track it down, add some powdered stabiliser (e.g. Whip It) to the cream,
as this will keep it stiff for several hours in the fridge.
• Keep a close eye on the cream while it is being whipped, to avoid it turning
into butter.
CITRUS PRESS
• There are 2 cones: a small one for lemons and
limes, and a large one for oranges and
grapefruit.
USEFUL HINTS & TIPS
TIPS
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