Braun MQ 70 Manual
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Braun MQ 70 Manual

Introduction

In combination with your Multiquick / Minipimer motor part (not included), you can use this «Compact Food Processor» accessory for:

  • Chopping and blending
  • Kneading (based on 250 g flour max.; only with Type MQ 7 + MQ 5 Vario)
  • Slicing and shredding

Before use

Please read the use instructions carefully and completely before using the appliance.

  • The blades are very sharp! To avoid injuries, please handle blades with utmost care.
  • This appliance shall not be used by children.
  • Always unplug or switch off the appliance when it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling, cleaning and storing.
  • This appliance is designed for household use only and for processing normal household quantities.
  • Do not reach into the filling shaft when the appliance is plugged in, especially while the motor is running. Always use the pusher to guide food through the shaft.
  • Do not use any part in the microwave.
  • Do not chop extremely hard food, such as ice cubes, nutmeg, coffee beans and grains.

Description

Description

  1. Lid
    1. Coupling for motor part
    2. Pusher
    3. Filling tube
    4. Lid interlock
  2. Bowl
  3. Anti-slip ring
  4. Blade
  5. Kneading tool (only to be used with MQ 7 + MQ 5 Vario)
  6. Tool holder
    1. Slicing tool
    2. Shredding tools (fine, coarse)
    3. Julienne tool (triangular)

Please clean all parts before using for the first time – see paragraph «Cleaning».

Chopping and blending

Chopping and blending - Step 1
Chopping and blending - Step 2

Using the blade (4) you can chop meat, cheese, onions, herbs, garlic, carrots, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds etc.
Do not chop extremely hard food, such as ice cubes, nutmeg, coffee beans or grains.
For best results, please refer to the maximum quantities and speed settings indicated in the processing tables of section A.

Before chopping...

  • pre-cut meat, cheese, onions, garlic, carrots, chilies,
  • remove stems from herbs, shell nuts,
  • remove bones, tendons and gristle from meat,
  • always make sure that the anti-slip ring is attached to the bowl.


The blade (4) is very sharp! Always hold it by the upper plastic part and handle it carefully. Carefully remove the plastic cover from the blade.

  • Place the blade on the centre pin of the bowl (2) and give it a turn so that it locks.
  • Fill the bowl with food. Attach the lid (1) onto the bowl with the interlock (1d) positioned next to the bowl handle.
  • To lock the lid, turn it clockwise so that the inter- lock engages with a «click» above the handle.
  • Insert the motor part into the coupling (1a) until it locks.
  • Plug in the appliance and make sure the pusher is in place (1b).
  • Switch the appliance on and take hold of the bowl with the other hand.
  • After use, unplug and press the release buttons to remove the motor part. Remove the pusher.
  • Press the lid interlock (1d) and hold it. Turn the lid counter-clockwise to unlatch it.
  • Lift the lid up.
  • Before removing the processed food, carefully take out the blade by turning and pulling it.

Mixing light dough

Using the blade (4), you may also mix light dough like a pancake batter or a cake mixture based on up to 250 g flour.
Recipe example: Pancake batter
First pour 375 ml milk into the bowl, then add 250 g flour and finally 2 eggs. Using full speed, mix the batter until smooth.

Kneading dough

(only to be used with MQ 7 + MQ 5 Vario)
Picture section A also applies for the usage of the kneading tool.
The kneading tool (5) is ideal for kneading different dough types like yeast dough or pastry (max. 250 g flour).

  • Place the kneading tool into the bowl (2).
  • Fill the bowl with max. 250 g flour, then add the other ingredients except liquids.
  • Turn on the appliance at full speed.
  • Add liquids through the filling tube while the motor is running.
  • Maximum kneading time: 1 minute – then allow the motor part to cool down for 10 minutes.

Recipe example: Pizza dough
250 g flour, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp dried yeast, 5 tbsp olive oil, 150 ml water (lukewarm).

Recipe example: Pastry
250 g flour, 170 g butter (cold/hard, small pieces), 80 g sugar, 1 vanilla sugar, 1 small egg, 1 pinch of salt
For good results, do not use warm, soft butter. Stop kneading shortly after dough has formed a ball. Dough will become too soft from excessive kneading.

Slicing / shredding

Slicing / shredding - Step 1
Slicing / shredding - Step 2

  • Using the slicing tool (6a), you can slice e.g. cucumbers, onions, mushrooms, apples, carrots, radishes, raw potatoes, courgettes, cabbage.
  • Using the shredding tools (6b), you can shred e.g. apples, carrots, raw potatoes, beetroot, cabbage, cheese (soft to medium).
  • The Julienne insert (6c) cuts vegetables into slices
    Type Multiquick cordless: Slicing / shredding tools are suitable for motor part Type Multiquick cordless, except for cheese and chocolate.
  • Place a tool into the tool holder (6) and snap into position. Place the tool holder on the centre pin of the bowl and give it a turn to lock into place.
  • Attach the lid (1) onto the bowl with the interlock (1d) positioned next to the bowl handle.
  • To lock the lid, turn it clockwise so that the interlock engages with a «click» above the handle.
  • Click the motor part onto the coupling (1a) so that it locks.
  • Plug in the appliance and fill food into the filling tube.
  • Switch on the motor part to operate. Never reach into the filling tube when the appliance is switched on. Always use the pusher (1b) to feed in food.
  • After use, unplug and press the release buttons to remove the motor part.
  • Press and hold the lid interlock (1d), then turn the lid counter-clockwise to unlatch it.
  • Lift the lid up.
  • Take out the tool holder before removing the processed food. To remove the tool, push it up at the end that protrudes at the bottom of the tool holder.

Cleaning

The lid (1) can be cleaned under running water, but do not immerse it in water, nor clean it in a dishwasher. All other parts can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
When processing foods with high pigment content (e.g. carrots), the plastic parts of the appliance may become discoloured. Wipe these parts with vegetable oil before cleaning them.
Subject to change without notice.
Cleaning

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