BOSCH MUM9 Series 8 Optimum Kitchen Machine Installation Guide

BOSCH MUM9 Series 8 Optimum Kitchen Machine Installation Guide

Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

General information

• Read this instruction manual carefully.
• Please note the additional instructions when using supplied or optionally available accessories.
• Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
• Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

Intended use

Only use this appliance:

• With genuine parts and accessories.
• For additional applications described in the instructions for accessories that are optional or come with the appliance.
• For mixing, kneading and beating food.
• Under supervision.
• In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment at room temperature.
• for normal processing quantities and for normal processing times for domestic use.
• Up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when:
• are not using the appliance.
• the appliance is unattended.
• assembling the appliance.
• taking the appliance apart.
• cleaning the appliance.
• approaching rotating parts.
• Change tools.
• confronted with a fault.

Restriction on user group

This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and/or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Do not let children play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children. The appliance must not be used by children. Keep children away from the appliance and power cable.

Safety instructions

Observe the safety instructions.

WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock

If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.

• Never operate a damaged appliance.
• Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
• Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
• If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
• Call customer services. → Page 41 Incorrect installation is dangerous.
• Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
• Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
• The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed. Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
• Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. Safety en 27
• If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk. An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
• Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or clean in the dishwasher.
• Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
• Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.

• Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
• Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
• Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.

WARNING ‒ Risk of fire

Intense heat may cause the appliance and other parts to catch fire.

• Never place the appliance on or near hot surfaces.

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury

Rotating drives, tools or accessory parts may cause injury.

• Keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from rotating parts.
• Only attach and remove tools and accessories once the drive has stopped and you have unplugged the appliance.
• Before changing tools or cleaning the appliance, switch off and disconnect it from the mains.
• Only use the tools when the bowl is inserted, the lid is fitted and the drive covers are in place.
• Never open the swivel arm during processing. Operating the appliance with damaged parts may result in injury.
• Parts which show cracks or other damage or do not fit correctly must be replaced with genuine spare parts.

WARNING ‒ Risk of crushing

Your hands and fingers could get caught.

• Do not reach into the bowl or housing when lowering the swivel arm

WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation

Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.

• Keep packaging material away from children.
• Do not let children play with packaging material.

Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.

• Keep small parts away from children.
• Do not let children play with small parts.

WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health

Soiling on surfaces may be harmful to health.

• Follow the cleaning instructions.
• Clean surfaces which come in contact with food before each use

Avoiding material damage

ATTENTION

Improper use may cause material damage

• Never use different drives at the same time.
• Observe the colour coding marked on the accessories and drive.
• Never operate the appliance longer than necessary.
• Do not operate the appliance at no-load.
• Never use genuine parts and accessories for other appliances.
• Observe the maximum processing quantities.
• Do not use the bowl to store objects which do not belong to it. During operation warm exhaust air escapes from the vent grille at the rear. If this is blocked, it may cause the appliance to overheat.
• Set up the appliance at a sufficient distance from walls, easily damaged surfaces and other appliances.

Environmental protection and saving energy

Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled

• Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately

 Unpacking and checking

Find out here what you need to note when unpacking the appliance

Unpacking the appliance and parts

1. Take the appliance out of the packaging.
2. Take all other parts and the accompanying documents out of the packaging and place them to hand.
3. Remove any packaging material.
4. Remove any stickers or film.

Contents of package

After unpacking all parts, check for  any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery.
Note: The appliance comes with additional accessories depending on its features. See the instructions for the accessories to discover the further contents of the package.

• A Base unit with mixing bowl
• B Lid with integrated filling shaft
• C Professional flexible stirrer1
• D Professional beating whisk
• E Kneading hook
• F Accompanying documents

Depending on the model

Setting up appliance

WARNING

Risk of fire!
Intense heat may cause the appliance and other parts to catch fire.

• Never place the appliance on or near hot surfaces.

ATTENTION

During operation warm exhaust air escapes from the vent grille at the rear. If this is blocked, it may cause the appliance to overheat.

• Set up the appliance at a sufficient distance from walls, easily damaged surfaces and other appliances.

1. Place the appliance on a stable, level, clean and flat work surface.
2. Pull the power cable out to the required length. → “Cable length”, Page 33 Do not insert the mains plug.

Familiarizing yourself with your appliance

 Appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.

1. Stainless steel mixing bowl
2. Lid with integrated filling shaft
3. Protective cover for drive 2
4. Protective cover for drive 3
5. Rotary switch
6. Swivel arm
7. Release button for swivel arm
8. Drive 2, yellow
9. Drive 3, red
10. Main drive, black
11. Recesses for bowl
12. Cord store

Rotary switch

The rotary switch is used to start and stop processing and select them speed

Symbol Function

Stop processing.
Fold in ingredients at the lowest speed.
1. Process ingredients at low speed.
7. Process ingredients at maximum speed.
M. Process ingredients briefly at maximum speed. → “Using instantaneous switching”, Page 35

Tip: You can adjust the speed steplessly between 1 and 7.

 Drives

Your appliance is equipped with different drives, which are specially designed for its tools and accessories.
Note: Drives 2 and 3 come with protective covers. → “Drive cover”, Page 35

Colour coding

The drives are colour-coded. The colour coding is also marked on the accessories to ensure they are matched to the correct drive.

Overview of drives

You can find an overview of the drives and their purposes here

Drive Use
Main: For the tools and ac
drive: cessories, e.g.
black: Meat mincer Pasta press

Drive 2, yellow:   For accessories marked yellow, e.g.
Continuous feed shredder Multi-blender attachment

Drive 3 , red: For accessories marked red, e.g.
Glass blender attachment Multi-chopper set

Tools

You can find out everything you need to know about the different tools here. Tools are equipped with a protective cap to protect the drive from soiling. The two eject buttons on the protective cap make it easier to remove tools. → “Removing tools”, Page 34

Overview of tools

Use the appropriate tool depending on use

Tool : Use

Kneading hook

• Knead dough, e.g. yeast dough, bread dough, pizza dough, pas dough, pastry dough.

Familiarizing yourself with your appliance

Tool Use

• Fold ingredients into the dough, e.g. seeds

Professional flexible stirrer

• Mix dough, e.g. cake mixture, fruit flan.
• Fold ingredients into the dough, e.g. raisins, chocolate chips.

Professional beating whisk

• Beat whipped egg whites and cream (at least 30% fat).
• Mix light dough, e.g. sponge mixture.

1 Depending on the model

Fine adjustment of the professional whisk

Use the fine adjustment system to correct the distance between the bowl and the professional beating whisk.
Note: The professional beating whisk is factory-set so that ingredients are mixed together perfectly.

Correcting tool adjustment

ATTENTION

The appliance and tools can be damaged if a wrong tool setting is used.

• Never operate a tool that touches the bowl.

Requirements

• The mains plug is not inserted.
• The swivel arm is open.
• The professional beating whisk is inserted.
• The bowl has been inserted.

1. Hold the beating whisk at the bottom with one hand and release the lock nut clockwise using a spanner wrench. → Fig. 3
   
   

2. To change the distance, turn the tool. → Fig. 4 Observe the values in the table:
   
   Setting Distance
   Optimum : setting 3 mm
   One turn clockwise : 1 mm more
   One turn anticlockwise: 1 mm less

3. Press the release button and push the swivel arm down until it engages.

4. Check the setting.

5. Press the release button and raise the swivel arm until it engages.

6. Hold the beating whisk at the bottom with one hand and tighten the lock nut anticlockwise using a spanner wrench.

Safety systems

You can find an overview of your appliance’s safety systems here.

Start lock-out

Start lock-out prevents your appliance from being switched on accidentally.
The appliance can only be switched on and operated if

• the swivel arm is engaged in position 1 and the bowl is inserted.
• the swivel arm is engaged in position 1 and the bevel gear is fitted on the main drive

Restart lock-out
Restart lock-out prevents your appliance from automatically restarting processing after a power failure.

The appliance is switched on again after a power failure. Processing cannot start again until the rotary switch has been set to ⁠.

Overload protection

The overload protection system prevents the motor and other components from being damaged through being overloaded. The motor will switch off if

• too large a quantity is processed.
• processing is taking too long.
• a tool or accessory is blocked.

Swivel arm protection device

The swivel arm protection device prevents the swivel arm from being opened if an accessory is attached to the rear drive.

Before using for the first time

Prepare the appliance for use.

Preparing the appliance

1. Press the release button and raise the swivel arm until it engages. → “Opening swivel arm”, Page 33
2. Turn the bowl clockwise and remove. → “Removing bowl”, Page 33
3. Clean all parts that come into contact with food before using for the first time. → “Cleaning and servicing”, Page 35
4. Put the cleaned and dried parts out ready for use.

Basic operation

Cable length

Adjust the length of the power cable to your needs.

Adjusting cable length via cable storage compartment

1. Pull the power cable out to the required length.
2. To shorten the cable, push it into the cable storage compartment.

 Swivel arm positions

You can find an overview of the positions of the swivel arm here

Position : Use

Position 1

Swivel arm is closed.

• Process ingredients with tools.
• Use accessory on main drive, e.g. Meat mincer.
• Use accessory on drive 2, e.g. Continuous feed shredder
• Use accessory on drive 3, e.g. Glass blender attachment

Position 2

Swivel arm is open.

• Insert or remove bowl.
• Attach or remove lid.
• Insert or remove tool.
• Add the ingredients to the bowl.

 Opening swivel arm

• Press the release button and raise the swivel arm until it engages. → Fig. 5 a The swivel arm is fixed in position 2
  

 Closing swivel arm

• Press the release button and push the swivel arm down until it engages. → Fig. 6 a The swivel arm is fixed in position 1.
  

Removing bowl

• Turn the bowl clockwise and remove. → Fig. 7
  
  

Inserting bowl

1. Place the bowl in the base unit. → Fig. 8 Use the recesses on the base unit.
   

2. Turn the bowl anticlockwise until it engages. → Fig. 9
   
   

Attaching bowl lid

Requirement: No tool is used here

• Fit the lid onto the main drive until it engages. → Fig. 10 The filling shaft must face towards the front.
  

Removing bowl lid

Requirement: No tool is used here.

• Take the cover off the main drive

 Inserting tools

1. Select the tool required. → “Overview of tools”, Page 31
2. Press the tool into the main drive until it engages. → Fig. 11 The protective cap must cover the main drive completely.
   

Removing tools

• Press the two eject buttons together and pull the tool completely out of the drive. → Fig. 12
  
  

Processing

You can find out everything you need to know about processing food here.

Recommended speeds

Observe the recommended speeds for optimum results.

Setting : Use

Fold in and mix ingredients gently, e.g. beaten egg whites. 1-2 Stir in and mix ingredients. 3 Knead heavy dough, e.g. yeast dough. 5-7 Beat and stir ingredients, e.g. whipped cream. Briefly beat and stirr ingredients at maximum speed. → “Using instantaneous switching”, Page 35

Processing ingredients with tools

WARNING
Risk of injury

Rotating drives, tools or accessory parts may cause injury.

•  Keep hands, hair, clothing andutensils away from rotating parts.
• Only attach and remove tools and accessories once the drive has stopped and you have unplugged the appliance.
• Before changing tools or cleaning the appliance, switch off and disconnect it from the mains.
• Only use the tools when the bowl is inserted, the lid is fitted and the drive covers are in place.
• Never open the swivel arm during processing.

Requirements

• The bowl has been inserted.
• The bowl lid is fitted.
• The required tool is inserted

1. Add the ingredients to the bowl. → Fig. 13
   
   

2. Press the release button and push the swivel arm down until it engages. → Fig. 14
   
   

3. Insert mains plug.

4. Set the rotary switch to the required speed. → Fig. 15
   

5. Process the ingredients until you achieve the required result.

6. Set the rotary switch to ⁠. → Fig. 16 Wait until the appliance stops.
   

7. Unplug the mains plug.

Tips

• You can change the speed at any time during processing or interrupt processing.
• Clean all parts immediately after use so that residues do not dry on.

Adding more ingredients

1. To add ingredients during processing, use the filling shaft in the lid. → Fig. 17
   
   

2. To add large quantities, set the rotary switch to ⁠. Wait until the appliance stops.

3. Press the release button and raise the swivel arm until it engages.

4. Add the ingredients to the bowl.

5. Press the release button and push the swivel arm down until it engages.

6. Process the ingredients until you achieve the required result.

Using instantaneous switching

1. Set the rotary switch to and hold. → Fig. 18 a The ingredients are processed at maximum speed.
   

2. Release the rotary switch. → Fig. 19 The rotary switch springs to ⁠. Processing stops.
   

Tip
Instantaneous switching is especially suitable when using the following accessories:

• Glass blender attachment
• Multi-chopper set
• Multi-blender attachment

Drive cover

Remove the protective cover to use accessories on drive 2 or 3.

Removing drive cover

• Lift the protective cover of drive 2 or 3 by the side lug lift and remove. → Fig. 20
  
  

Fitting drive cover

• Position the protective cover of drive 2 or 3 and press down firmly. → Fig. 21
  
  

Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.

 Cleaning products

Find out here which cleaning products are suitable for your appliance.

ATTENTION

Using unsuitable cleaning agents or incorrect cleaning may damage the appliance.

• Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol or spirits.
• Do not use sharp, pointed or metal objects.
• Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning agents.

Cleaning the base unit

WARNING

Risk of electric shock

An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

• Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or clean in the dishwasher.
• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

1. Remove the drive covers.
2. Wipe the base unit and drive covers with a soft, damp cloth.
3. Dry the base unit and drive covers with a soft cloth.

Overview of cleaning

You can find an overview of how to best clean the appliance and the other parts here. → Fig. 22

Tip: When processing food such as carrots, plastic parts may become discoloured. Remove discolouration with a soft cloth and a few drops of cooking oil.

Special accessories

You can buy accessories from the after-sales service, from specialist retailers or online. Only use genuine accessories as these have been specifically designed for your appliance. Accessories vary from one appliance to another. When purchasing accessories, always quote the exact product number (E no.) of your appliance. → Page 41 You can find out which accessories are available for your appliance in our catalogue, in the online shop or from our after-sales service.

Overview of recipes

This overview lists the ingredients and processing steps for various recipes.

Recipes and application examples

You can find a selection of recipes specially developed for your appliance here.
Tip: For optimum results observe the maximum processing quantities specified here.

 Overview of recipes

This overview lists the ingredients and processing steps for various recipes.

• Insert beating whisk.
• Add cream.
• Process for 1½-4 minutes at setting 7.

Egg whites| 2-12 Egg whites (room temperature)|

• Insert beating whisk.
• Add egg whites.
• Process for 4-6 minutes at setting 7.

Sponge mixture| ¡ 3 eggs ¡ 3-4 tbsp hot water ¡ 150 g sugar ¡ 1 tbsp vanilla extract ¡ 150 g flour (sifted) ¡ 50 g cornflour ¡ Baking powder (as wished) Note: Process max. 2 times the quantity at the same time.|

• Insert beating whisk.
• Add all ingredients except the flour and cornflour.
• Process for 4-7 minutes at setting 7.
• Select setting 1.
• Add the flour and cornflour by the spoonful within 30-60 seconds

sugar or zest of half a lemon ¡ 200-250 g butter or margarine (room temperature) ¡ 500 g flour ¡ 15 g baking powder ¡ 150 ml milk Note: Process max. 2½ times the quantity at the same time.| ¡ Insert stirring whisk. ¡ Add all ingredients. ¡ Process for 30 seconds at setting 2. ¡ Process for 2-3 minutes at setting 7
Shortcrust pastry| ¡ 125 g butter ¡ 100-125 g sugar ¡ 1 egg ¡ 1 pinch salt ¡ A little vanilla sugar or lemon zest ¡ 250 g flour ¡ Baking powder (as wished) Note: Process max. 4 times the quantity at the same time.| ¡ Insert stirring whisk. ¡ Add all ingredients. ¡ Process for 30 seconds at setting 2. ¡ Process for 2-3 minutes at setting 6. ¡ From 250 g flour: ¡ Insert kneading hook. ¡ Add all ingredients. ¡ Process for 30 seconds at setting 1. ¡ Process for 3-4 minutes at setting 3
Yeast dough| ¡ 500 g flour ¡ 1 egg ¡ 80 g fat (room temperature) ¡ 80 g sugar ¡ 200-250 ml lukewarm milk ¡ 25 g fresh yeast or 1 tbsp dried yeast ¡ Zest of half a lemon ¡ 1 pinch salt Note: Process max. 3 times the quantity at the same time| ¡ Insert kneading hook. ¡ Add all ingredients. ¡ Process for 30 seconds at setting 1. ¡ Process for 3-6 minutes at setting 3.
Pasta dough| ¡ 500 g flour ¡ 250 g eggs (approx 5) ¡ 20-30 ml cold water (as wished) Note: Process max. 1½ times the quantity at the same time.| ¡ Insert kneading hook. ¡ Add all ingredients. ¡ Process for 3-5 minutes at setting 3.
Bread d| ¡ 1000 g flour| ¡ Insert kneading hook.
Recipe| Ingredients| Processing
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| ¡ 2 tbsp dried yeast ¡ 2 tsp salt ¡ 660 ml lukewarm water Note: Process max. 1½ times the quantity at the same time.| ¡ Add all ingredients. ¡ Process for 30 seconds at setting 1. ¡ Process for 3-6 minutes at setting 3

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

WARNING
Risk of electric shock! 

Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
• Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
• If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

Fault

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Cause and troubleshooting

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The appliance is not working.| The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.

• Connect the appliance to the power supply.

The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped.

• Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

There has been a power cut.

• Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other appliances are working.

Appliance does not start processing.| Rotary switch is set incorrectly.

• Set the rotary switch to before processing.

Appliance does not start processing or switches off during processing.| Processing quantity is too great or processing time  was too long.

• Set the rotary switch to ⁠.
• Reduce the quantity of ingredients.
• Allow the appliance to cool down to room temperature.

Appliance or accessory is blocked.

• Set the rotary switch to ⁠.
• Remove the blockage.

Swivel arm is not engaged properly or has become detached.

1. Set the rotary switch to ⁠.
2. Move the swivel arm until it engages correctly.

Bowl or bevel gear is not fitted properly or has become detached.

• Turn the bowl anticlockwise as far as possible.

Appliance does not start processing or switches off during processing.|

• Attach the bevel gear as described in the instructions for the accessory.

Release button cannot be pressed.| An accessory is fitted to red drive 3.

• Remove the accessory from drive 3

Disposal

Disposing of old appliance

Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.
   Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Customer Service

Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 7 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area.

Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty the use of Customer Service is free of charge.

Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website.

If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate. Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Customer Service  telephone number to find them again quickly.

References

• Home Appliances Global Website | Bosch
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