Kogan ThermoBlend Elite All-in-One Food Processor & Cooker (KAPRETHBLNA) - Manual

Recipes

A recipe book for your ThermoBlend Elite All-in-One Food Processor & Cooker is available at the following link:

• Kogan ThermoBlend Elite All-in-One Food Processor & Cooker Recipe Book

Safety & Warnings

• Read all instructions before using the appliance and retain for reference.
• 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.
• This appliance is designed for consumer use: follow directions and use only as described.
• Do not use with an extension cord unless necessary, and if so, ensure it is suitably rated and it is handled safely as is the product's own power cord:
• Do not allow the power cord to be exposed to water, heat, direct sunlight or overhang where it can be pulled or otherwise be damaged or pose a hazard.
• Read all instructions carefully, even if you are quite familiar with the appliance.
• To protect against the risk of electric shock, DO NOT IMMERSE the main body of this appliance, plug or power cord in water or any other liquid.
• Switch off the power outlet and remove the plug before cleaning or when not in use. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the power outlet. Never pull the power cord. Never carry the appliance by the power cord.
• Do not operate or place any part of the appliance on or near any hot surfaces (such as a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven).
• Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This product is intended for household use only.
• This appliance is intended to be plugged in a standard domestic power outlet only.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Operate on a dry level surface. Sinks, drainboards or uneven surfaces must be avoided.
• The use of attachments or accessories not recommended or sold by Kogan.com can cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Never insert utensils into the appliance when the appliance is running.
• Allow to cool before cleaning.
• Store the unit indoors in a dry location.
• Do not operate under or near flammable materials, such as curtains, drapes or any other combustible materials.
• Caution should be taken when handling this appliance as some surfaces may be hot during and immediately after boiling. Severe burns may result from misuse.
• CAUTION: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other damage to persons or property.
• Avoid contact with steam from the lid when water is boiling, or just after the steamer has switched off. Take care when opening the lid when the steamer has recently boiled, as steam can burn.
• Extreme caution is necessary when moving any appliance containing hot water. Wait until the appliance has switched off automatically, or switch it off manually before moving it.
• Do not move the appliance containing hot liquids or food.
• Do not touch food inside the bowl directly.
• To disconnect, remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Do not touch any moving parts.
• Keep hands and utensils away from cutting blade while chopping food to reduce the risk of injury to persons or damage to the food processor. A plastic or wooden scraper may be used but only when the blender is not running.
• Never attach the chopping blade without the bowl in place.
• Do not operate the appliance when empty.
• Ensure the bowl and lid are fitted correctly before starting the appliance.
• Blades must stop completely before removing the lid.
• Do not touch the blades when removing food from the bowl or when removing the blades for cleaning as they are sharp.
• Do not attempt to override the cover lock mechanism.
• Do not touch the blades, especially when the appliance is plugged in. The blades are very sharp.
• If the blades get stuck, unplug the appliance before you remove the ingredients blocking the blades.
• The appliance becomes very hot during steaming and may cause burns when touched. Only lift the bowl by its handle.
• Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before you clean it.
• Never use the bowl or any other part of the appliance in a microwave, as they are not suitable for this use.
• Never sterilise the bowl or any other part of the appliance in a steriliser or in a microwave, as they are not suitable for this use.
• Make sure that you do not overfill the bowl. Do not exceed the maximum level indicated on bowl.
• When you steam ingredients, make sure that you do not overfill the steam basket.
• When you blend liquids, do not exceed the maximum level indicated on the bowl.
• Never connect this appliance to a timer switch or remote control system in order to avoid a hazardous situation.
• Always check the consistency of baby food. Make sure there are no chunks in the food.
• Turn the measuring jug to lock position whilst using the machine at high speeds or when using the Pulse function.
• This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. If it suffers any failure or damage, cease usage and contact Kogan Support after consulting the Troubleshooting section of this manual.

List of Parts

Controls

1. LED screen: Displays cooking time and indicators.
2. TIME: Press to select minutes and adjust by turning the knob. Press again to select seconds, adjust by turning the knob and press any other function key to confirm. To set the time again, follow the above procedure. In the setting process, touching any other function key will restore previous settings.
3. TEMP: Press to select temperature control, adjust by turning knob (0~120°C) and press any other function key to confirm. To set temperature again, follow the above procedure.
4. SPEED: Press to select speed control, adjust by turning the knob and press any other function key to confirm. To set speed again, follow the above procedure. Speed can be adjusted in increments from “L” (low-speed, often used for stir-frying and simmering) and Gear 1-10. Under heating mode, speed can only be set to L~4 and both temperature and time must be set.
   Under non-heating mode, all speeds are available.
5. WEIGHT: During standby, press to access weighing function (0~3,000g). Press again to return to time display. Press and hold for 3s to reset weight.
6. PULSE: Press to temporarily set maximum speed (non-heating mode only, will not function if the temperature is above 60°C). Do not use for longer than 30s. 
7. QUICK (Preset cooking modes): Press to enter preset mode menu (indicator will flicker), turn the knob to select shortcut menu and press START/STOP to begin preset mode cooking. Once cooking is complete, a 1-second alarm will sound 3 times.
8. START/STOP: Begin, pause or stop operation.

Operation

Setup

Cooking Steps

Steps below are for stirring/grinding setup, but applicable to other configurations as well.

Steamer

For 30 minutes of steaming, have at least 500ML water in the jug and set the temperature should be set to 105°C or above.

Scraper

Butterfly Rod

Chopping Tray

Food Processing Guide

Cleaning & Care

• Before cleaning, please be sure to turn off the switch and unplug the power.
• Use a wet cloth to wipe the outer surface of main body; DO NOT put the body into water or any other fluid or rinse it under water or it may suffer damage.
• Wash the jug body and accessories with clean water and wipe them dry. NOTE: the blade is very sharp, so take care to avoid being cut and wear protective gloves.
• Before storing, make sure the product is clean and dry.
• Store in a dry place not directly exposed to ultraviolet rays.

Troubleshooting

Error Codes

Quick Reference – Recipes