KENWOOD KM240 (02) PDF DOCUMENT

Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.

Remove all packaging and any labels.

Wash the parts: see ‘care and cleaning’.

Push excess cord in the cord storage compartment in the back of the appliance.

Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing tools and attachments, after use and before cleaning.

Never let the cord hang down where a child could grab it.

Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted tools/attachments. Never put your fingers etc in the hinge mechanism.

Never leave the appliance unattended when it is operating.

Never use a damaged appliance or attachment. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service and customer care’.

Never let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.

Never use an unauthorised attachment or more than one attachment at a time.

When using an attachment also read the safety information included in this manual relating to that particular product.

Never exceed the maximum capacities.

Take care when lifting this appliance. Ensure the head is locked and that the bowl, tools, and cord are secure before lifting.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Only use the appliance for its intended domestic use. Kenwood will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions.

Before plugging in: Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of your appliance.

Important – UK only

The wires in the cord are coloured as follows:
Blue = Neutral,
Brown = Live.

The appliance must be protected by a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.

Note:

For non-rewireable plugs the fuse cover MUST be refitted when replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover is lost then the plug must not be used until a replacement can be obtained. The correct fuse cover is identified by colour and a replacement may be obtained from your Kenwood Authorised Repairer.

If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it must be DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock hazard may arise if an unwanted non-rewireable plug is inadvertently inserted into a 13A socket outlet.

This appliance conforms to EC directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility and EC regulation no. 1935/2004 of 27/10/2004 on materials intended for contact with food.

kitchen machine

①	medium speed outlet
②	high speed outlet
③	tool socket
④	head release lever
⑤	mixer head
⑥	bowl
⑦	on/off and speed switch
⑧	power unit
⑨	cord storage compartment
⑩	beater
⑪	dough hook with removable guard
⑫	whisk
⑬	splashguard

attachments

Not all of the attachments listed will necessarily be included with your kitchen machine. Attachments are dependent upon the model variant.

⑭	blender (AT282 and AT283)
⑮	citrus press
⑯	food processor (AT284)

beater

For making cakes, biscuits, pastry, icing, fillings, éclairs and mashed potato.

whisk

For eggs, cream, batters, fatless sponges, meringues, cheesecakes, mousses, soufflés. Don’t use the whisk for heavy mixtures (eg creaming fat and sugar) – you could damage it.

dough hook

For yeast mixtures.

1. Press down on the head release lever ① and raise the mixer head until it locks into position.

2. Select a tool and push into the tool socket ②.

Always ensure the guard is fitted onto the shaft of the dough hook before inserting into the outlet. Once inserted fit the guard to the mixer outlet to prevent food ingress.

3. Fit the bowl into the base and turn clockwise to lock into position ③.

4. Press down on the head release lever and lower the mixer head until it locks into position.

5. Plug into the power supply then switch on and turn the speed switch to the desired setting. To switch off turn to ‘0’.

Switch to pulse P for short bursts.

6. Unplug from the power supply.

7. Raise the mixer head and whilst holding it steady, pull the tool from the outlet.

important

Some movement of the mixer head is normal when mixing heavy loads such as bread dough.

If the mixer head is raised during operation, the machine will stop working straight away. To re-start the mixer, lower the mixer head, turn the speed switch to the off position, wait a few seconds and then re-select the speed. The mixer should resume operating straight away.

If for any reason power to the mixer is interrupted and the machine stops working, turn the speed switch to the off position, wait a few seconds and then re-select the speed. The mixer should resume operating straight away.

The mixer will not operate unless all the outlet covers are correctly fitted to the machine.

If you hear the machine labouring either switch off and remove some of the mixture or increase the speed.

Always remove attachments fitted to the medium and high speed outlets before raising the mixer head.

hints

Switch off and scrape the bowl with a spatula when necessary.

Eggs at room temperature are best for whisking.

Before whisking egg whites, make sure there’s no grease or egg yolk on the whisk or bowl.

Use cold ingredients for pastry unless your recipe states otherwise.

When creaming fat and sugar for cake mixes, always use the fat at room temperature or soften it first.

Your mixer has been fitted with a ‘soft start’ feature to minimise spillage. However if the machine is switched on with a heavy mixture in the bowl such as bread dough, you may notice that the mixer takes a few seconds to reach the selected speed.

important

Never exceed the maximum capacities stated – you will overload the machine.

Some movement of the mixer head is normal when mixing heavy loads such as bread dough.

The ingredients mix best if you put the liquid in first.

At intervals stop the machine and scrape the mixture off the dough hook.

Different batches of flour vary considerably in the quantities of liquid required and the stickiness of the dough can have a marked effect on the load imposed on the machine. You are advised to keep the machine under observation whilst the dough is being mixed; the operation should take no longer than 6-8 minutes.

These are a guide only and will vary depending upon the quantity of mix in the bowl and the ingredients being mixed.

beater

creaming fat and sugar start on min gradually increasing to a higher speed

beating eggs into creamed mixtures use a medium to high speed

folding in flour, fruit etc use a low to medium speed

all in one cakes start on a low speed gradually increasing to a higher speed

rubbing fat into flour use a low to medium speed

whisk

Gradually increase to maximum

dough hook

Use a low to medium speed

Your mixer is fitted with an electronic speed sensor control that is designed to maintain the speed under different load conditions, such as when kneading bread dough or when eggs are added to a cake mix. You may therefore hear some variation in speed during the operation as the mixer adjusts to the load and speed selected – this is normal.

shortcrust pastry	450g flour weight
sponge cake (one stage mix)	1.6 Kg total mix
fruit cake mix	1.8 Kg total mix
bread dough	500g flour weight
egg whites	8

1. Fit the bowl into the base and add the ingredients.

2. Fit the tool then lower the mixer head.

3. Fit the splashguard onto the bowl by sliding the cut away section around the mixer head ④.

4. To remove the splashguard reverse the above procedure.

During mixing, ingredients can be added directly to the bowl via the chute.

Always switch off and unplug before cleaning.

power unit

Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.

Never use abrasives or immerse in water.

bowl, tools, splashguard, removable guard on dough hook

Wash by hand, then dry thoroughly or wash in the dishwasher.

Never use a wire brush, steel wool or bleach to clean your stainless steel bowl. Use vinegar to remove limescale.

Keep away from heat (cooker tops, ovens, microwaves).

SCALD RISK: Hot ingredients should be allowed to cool to room temperature before blending.

Don’t touch the sharp blades. Keep the blade unit away from children.

Only use the goblet with the blade unit supplied.

Never attempt to fit the blade unit to the machine without the goblet fitted.

Always unplug the machine before putting your hands or utensils in the goblet.

Never run the blender empty.

Only operate the blender with the lid in place.

Never fit the blade unit to the power unit without the blender goblet fitted.

Always take care when handling the blade assembly and avoid touching the cutting edge of the blades when cleaning.

When removing the blender from the power unit:

switch off;

wait until the blades have completely stopped;

model AT283 care should be taken not to unscrew the goblet from the base assembly

Misuse of your blender can result in injury.

important
The skirt on the bottom of the AT282 acrylic goblet is fitted during manufacture and no attempt should be made to remove it.

The attachment will not operate if it is incorrectly assembled or incorrectly fitted to the kitchen machine or if the medium speed outlet cover is not fitted.

Never run the blender for longer than one minute – it will overheat. Switch off as soon as you have the right consistency.

Don’t put dry ingredients into the blender before switching on. Cut them into cubes, then remove the filler cap and drop the cubes through the hole in the lid whilst the machine is running.

model AT282 don’t process spices such as cloves, dill and cumin seeds – they damage the acrylic.

Don’t use the blender as a storage container. Keep it empty before and after use.

Never crush ice on its own, always add a little water.

model AT282 never blend more than 1.5 litres (2 pints 12fl oz) – less for frothy liquids like milk shakes.

model AT283 never blend more than 1.2 litres (2 pints 2fl oz) – less for frothy liquids like milk shakes.

Smoothie recipes – never blend frozen ingredients that have formed a solid mass during freezing, break it up before adding to the blender.

1. Ensure the sealing ring is correctly fitted on the blade unit.

2. Hold the underside of the blade unit and insert the blades into the base of the blender. Twist to lock the assembly firmly in place.

3. Put your ingredients into the goblet.

4. Fit the lid to the goblet and twist clockwise into place, making sure that the tab on the lid slots into the groove in the handle. When correctly fitted the markings should align.

5. Place the filler cap into the lid.

6. Remove the high speed outlet cover by turning anti clockwise and lifting off ①.

7. Place the blender over the outlet, handle towards the back and turn clockwise to lock firmly into place.

8. Switch to maximum speed.

9. Once the desired consistency has been achieved, switch off and unplug.

10. Remove the blender.

11. Refit the high speed outlet cover after use.

1. Ensure the sealing ring is correctly fitted on the blade unit.

2. Fit the blade unit inside the base.

3. Screw the glass goblet onto the base.

4. Put your ingredients into the goblet.

5. Fit the lid and push down to secure.

6. Place the filler cap into the lid and push down to secure.

7. Remove the high speed outlet cover by turning anti clockwise and lifting off ①.

8. Place the blender onto the outlet, handle towards the back. Turn the blender clockwise to lock firmly into place until the two arrows align.

9. Switch to maximum speed.

10. Once the desired consistency has been achieved, switch off and unplug.

11. Remove the blender.

12. Refit the high speed outlet cover after use.

To prevent leaks make sure the base is locked firmly into the goblet.

When making mayonnaise, put all the ingredients, except the oil, into the blender. Then, with the machine running, remove the filler cap and add the oil slowly and evenly.

Thick mixtures, eg pâté, dips: use low to medium speed, scraping down when necessary. If it’s difficult to process, add more liquid. Alternatively use the pulse setting to get the ingredients moving over the blades.

Always switch off and unplug before removing the attachment from the kitchen machine.

Dismantle the attachment fully before cleaning.

Empty the goblet before unlocking the base.

blade unit

1. Remove and wash the sealing ring.

2. Brush the blades clean under the tap. Keep the underneath of the unit dry.

3. Leave to dry.

other parts

Wash by hand in hot, soapy water. Alternatively the filler cap, lid, base and glass blender can be washed in your dishwasher.

ingredients

25g butter
1 onion chopped
1 clove garlic crushed
750g carrot cut into 1.5 cm cubes (alternatively for a lighter soup use 600g carrot cut into 1.5 cm cubes)
cold chicken stock
10-15ml ground coriander
salt and pepper

method

1. Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and garlic and fry until soft.

2. Place the carrot into the blender, add the onion and garlic. Add sufficient stock to reach the 1.5 level marked on the goblet. Fit the lid and filler cap.

3. Blend on the pulse setting for 5 seconds for a coarse soup or longer for a finer result.

4. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan, add the coriander and seasoning and simmer the soup for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked.

5. Adjust the seasoning as necessary and add extra liquid if required.

important
When removing the packaging, ensure the plastic blade cover is removed from the knife blade. Take care the blades are very sharp. The cover should be discarded as it is to protect the blade during manufacture and transit only.

safety

The blades and discs are very sharp, handle with care. Always hold the knife blade by the finger grip at the top, away from the cutting edge, both when handling and cleaning.

Always remove the knife blade before pouring contents from the bowl.

Keep hands and utensils out of the processor bowl whilst connected to the power supply.

Never use your fingers to push food down the feed tube. Always use the pusher/s supplied.

Before removing the lid from the bowl or the attachment from the power unit:-
o switch off;
o wait until the blades/discs have completely stopped;

When slicing/shredding or rasping don’t let the bowl fill up as far as the cutting disc: empty it regularly.

Do not exceed the ‘MAX’ capacity level on the bowl.

Should excessive vibration occur when using this attachment, either reduce the speed or stop the machine and remove some of the contents.

This machine will be damaged and may cause injury if the interlock mechanism is subjected to excessive force.

Use the knife blade to chop raw and cooked meat, cooked eggs, vegetables, nuts, pâtés and dips and to also make crumbs from bread and biscuits.

1. Remove the medium speed outlet cover by lifting off ①.

2. Place the drive shaft onto the outlet ②.

3. Fit the bowl over the drive shaft with the handle above the on/off and speed switch and turn clockwise until it locks into position ③.

4. Fit the knife blade over the drive shaft and turn until it drops all the way down. The knife blade is very sharp always handle with care.

5. Cut the food up and place into the bowl ensuring that it is evenly distributed.

6. Fit the lid, feed tube above the speed switch and turn clockwise ensuring that the tab on the lid slots into the groove in the bowl handle ④. When correctly fitted the markings should align.

The attachment will not operate if it is incorrectly assembled or incorrectly fitted to the kitchen machine or if the high speed outlet cover is not fitted.

7. Fit the pushers.

8. Switch on and process until the desired consistency is achieved. We recommend a high speed for most chopping functions.

9. Use the pulse P for short burst of power. The pulse will operate for as long as the switch is held in position.

10. Switch off and unplug.

11. Remove the attachment.

12. Refit the medium speed outlet cover after use.

hints

Cut food up before placing into the bowl. Meat, bread, vegetables and other foods of a similar texture should be cut into cubes approximately 2cm/3/4 in. Biscuits should be broken into pieces and added down the feed tube whilst the machine is operating.

Herbs are best chopped when clean and dry.

Don’t blend liquid ingredients as they may leak from around the lid. A blender is available for this purpose. However, when puréeing soups etc., drain solids, blend and then return to the liquid.

Take care not to over process when using the knife blade.

Don’t use the knife blade to mix heavy loads such as bread dough otherwise you may damage the mixer. Use the dough hook in the mixing bowl to make bread and the beater in the bowl to make cakes and pastry.

Don’t use the knife blade to chop ice cubes or other hard foods, such as spices, they may damage the attachment.

If adding almond essence or flavouring to mixtures avoid contact with the plastic as this may result in permanent marking.

maximum capacity

meat 400g (14oz)
Make ‘mince’ by trimming raw meat of any excess fat and cutting into 2 cm/¾ in cubes, place into the processor bowl and operate for approximately 20 seconds or until the desired texture is achieved. The longer you run the machine the smoother the texture will be.

slicer/shredders
Discs ⑧ and ⑨ are reversible: one side slices, the other side shreds. You can slice cheese, carrot, potato, cabbage, cucumber, courgette, beetroot, onion. You can shred cheese, carrot, potato and foods of a similar texture. Your chosen cutting side must be uppermost.

rasping disc ⑩ grates parmesan cheese and potato for German potato dumplings.

thin (julienne style) chipper ⑪
This disc cuts potatoes for Julienne style French fries and firm ingredients for salads, garnishes, casseroles and stir fries (eg carrot, swede, courgette and cucumber).

standard chipper ⑫ cuts potatoes for thin French fries and firm ingredients for salads and dips (eg swede, cucumber).

extra coarse shredder ⑬ coarsely shreds cheese and carrot.

1. Remove the medium speed outlet cover by lifting off.

2. Place the drive shaft onto the outlet.

3. Fit the bowl over the drive shaft with the handle above the on/off and speed switch and turn clockwise until it locks into position.

4. Place the cutting disc onto the drive shaft. Your chosen cutting side must be uppermost. Handle the cutting discs with care – they are extremely sharp. Hold the discs by the centre grip.

5. Fit the lid, feed tube above the speed switch and turn clockwise ensuring that the tab on the lid slots into the groove in the bowl handle. When correctly fitted the markings should align.

The attachment will not operate if it is incorrectly assembled or incorrectly fitted to the kitchen machine or if the high speed outlet cover is not fitted.

6. Choose which feed tube you want to use. The pusher contains a smaller feed tube for processing individual items or thin ingredients.
to use the small feed tube
First put the large pusher inside the feed tube.
to use the large feed tube
Use both pushers together.

7. Put the food into the feed tube.

8. Switch on and push down evenly with the pusher – never put your fingers in the feed tube. We recommend a medium speed for processing soft foods such as cucumber and a medium/high speed for processing firmer foods such as carrots and hard cheese.

When slicing/shredding or rasping don’t let the bowl fill up as far as the cutting disc: empty it regularly.

Do not exceed the ‘MAX’ capacity level on the bowl.

9. Switch off and unplug.

10. Remove the attachment.

11. Refit the medium speed outlet cover after use.

hints

Use fresh ingredients.

Don’t cut food up too small. Fill the width of the large feed tube fairly full. This prevents the food from slipping sideways during processing. Alternatively, use the small feed tube.

When slicing or shredding: food placed upright comes out shorter than food placed horizontally.

After using a cutting disc there will always be a small amount of waste on the disc or in the food.

This attachment can only be used in conjunction with the food processor AT284. Use the citrus juicer to squeeze the juice from citrus fruits, eg oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits.

1. Remove the medium speed outlet cover by lifting off ①.

2. Place the drive shaft onto the outlet.

3. Fit the bowl over the drive shaft with the handle above the on/off and speed switch and turn clockwise until it locks into position.

4. Fit the sieve into the bowl ensuring that the lug on the rim locks into the corresponding slot in the bowl handle ⑤.

The attachment will not operate if it is incorrectly assembled or incorrectly fitted to the kitchen machine or if the high speed outlet cover is not fitted.

5. Place the cone over the drive shaft turning until it drops all the way down.

6. Cut the fruit in half. Switch to speed 3 and press the fruit onto the cone.
Note: Empty the bowl regularly and never let the juice reach the underside of the sieve.

7. Switch off and unplug.

8. Lift off the cone. Unlock and remove the sieve.

9. Unlock the bowl and pour off the juice.

Always switch off and unplug before removing the attachment from the kitchen machine.

Dismantle the attachment fully before cleaning.

Food Processor: bowl, lid and attachments

Wash by hand then dry. Take care as the blades and cutting discs are sharp.

Alternatively they can be washed on the top rack of your dishwasher. A short low temperature programme is recommended.

After use store the knife blade in the processor bowl.

Citrus Juicer: cone, sieve and bowl

Wash the cone, sieve and bowl by hand, then dry thoroughly. Alternatively wash in the dishwasher (top rack only).