SEVERIN KM 3898 Food Processor Instruction Manual

: June 10, 2024
: SEVERIN

Table of Contents

SEVERIN KM 3898 Food Processor
Product Information
Product Safety Instructions
Product Instructions for Use
Connection to the mains supply
Appliance Parts and Accessories
Safety instructions
Intended Use
Display
Attachments
Operation
After use
Cleaning and Care
SEVERIN Elektrogeräte GmbH
References
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SEVERIN KM 3898 Food Processor

Product Information

Parts and Accessories

Mixer arm
Mixer arm release lever
Control knob
Display
Covers for containers for accessories, which can be ordered separately
Power cord with plug
Nameplate (appliance underside)

Attachments

Flat beater
Dough hook
Whisk
LED for illuminating the mixing bowl
Attachment holder
Mixing bowl
Splash guard with filling opening

Product Safety Instructions

Keep children away from packaging materials to avoid suffocation.
Before plugging in the appliance, make sure that the control knob is set to “0”.
Do not insert hands or utensils into the appliance while it is in motion.
Use the appliance only for its intended purpose.
Do not use the appliance for medical or commercial purposes.
Any repairs to the appliance and power cord should only be carried out by customer service.

Product Instructions for Use

Make sure the appliance is connected to a correctly installed power socket with an earth connection.
Make sure the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label of the appliance.
Attach the desired accessory to the attachment holder.
Place ingredients into the mixing bowl.
Set the desired speed on the control knob.
Press the “Start” button to begin mixing.
After use, turn off and unplug the appliance.
Clean the removable parts as instructed in the “Cleaning and Care” section of the user manual.

Note: For specific instructions on how to use each attachment, refer to the “Symbol and recommended speed” table in the user manual.

Dear Customer

Before using the appliance, read the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference. The appliance must only be used by persons familiar with these instructions.

Connection to the mains supply

This appliance must only be connected to a correctly installed power socket with an earth connection. Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label of the appliance. This product complies with all binding CE labeling directives.

Appliance Parts and Accessories

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Mixer arm
Mixer arm release lever
Control knob
Display
Covers for containers for accessories, which can be ordered separately
Power cord with plug
Nameplate (appliance underside)
- Attachments:
Flat beater
Dough hook
Whisk
LED for illuminating the mixing bowl
Attachment holder
Mixing bowl
Splash guard with filling opening

Safety instructions

In order to avoid hazards and to comply with safety regulations, any repairs to the appliance and the power cord must only be carried out by ourcustomer service. Therefore, in the event of a repair being needed, please contact our customer service by phone or email (see our service addresses in the separate warranty booklet or on www.severin.de).
The LED for illuminating the mixing bowl cannot be replaced.
Always switch off the appliance and pull out the plug,
- before inserting or removing attachments,
- if supervision is not available,
- after every use,
- in the event of problems during operation,
- before cleaning, every time.
Do not take the power plug out of the socket by pulling on the power cord, but hold the power plug to take it out. Never handle the mains plug with wet hands.
The settings for the individual accessories can be found in the tables in the “Control Knob” and “Attachments” sections.
Warning! Improper use (misuse) of the appliance may cause personal injury.
Warning! The appliance must only be used if the mixing bowl and the attachment are correctly mounted.
For reasons of electrical safety, the motor unit must never come into contact with liquids or be immersed in them.
Immediately after use, clean the removable parts with water or in the dishwasher and dry them thoroughly.
For more information on cleaning, please refer to the Cleaning and Care section.
Be careful when pouring hot liquids into the mixing bowl, as they could escape from the appliance in the form of a sudden blast of steam.
This appliance is intended for household use and similar applications, such as
in kitchens used by employees
- in shops, offices and similar work environments,
- in agricultural settings,
- by customers in hotels, motels and other typical residential environments,
- in establishments offering bed and breakfast.
In the event that this appliance is to be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with lack of experience or knowledge, the user must be supervised or instructed regarding the safe use of the appliance and must have an understanding of the consequent potential risks of danger.
This appliance must not be used by children. This appliance and its power cord must be kept out of the reach of children.
Children must not play with this appliance.
Keep all packaging material out of the reach of children. There is a risk of suffocation!
Before commissioning, check the whole appliance, including the power cord and any accessories, to ensure that there are no defects or damage, which could impair the functional safety of the appliance. For example, if the appliance has fallen onto the floor, or the power cord has been pulled, there may be damage that cannot be seen from the outside. In such cases, do not operate the appliance.
Always position the appliance on a flat stable surface.
Never leave the power cord dangling downwards.
Never allow the appliance or the power cord to be exposed to any external source of heat.
Never put your fingers or an object (dough scraper, wooden spoon or similar) into the attachments while they are running.
Before plugging the machine in, make sure that the control knob is set to the “0” position.
After switching off, wait for the motor to stop running, before removing the splash guard or raising the mixer arm! Do not touch any part of the appliance whilst still in motion!

Intended Use

The food processor is intended for weighing and stirring food and, when using various accessories, for mixing and chopping food.
The scale is a household appliance that is not intended for medical or commercial use. The appliance has no official certificate of calibration.
The scale has a maximum capacity of up to 7.5 kg.
The appliance must only be operated with the original attachments/accessories and only for the intended purpose as described.
Any other use not stated in the instructions (misuse) is considered as not intended and can cause severe personal injury or damage to the appliance.
If the appliance is operated incorrectly or used for purposes other than the intended use, no liability can be accepted for any damage that may occur.

Additional Accessories

The food processor can be fitted with different attachments that are available separately.
Mincer ZB 5591
Vegetable grater ZB 5592
Stand mixer attachment ZB 5593
Spare mixing bowl ZB 5560

You can find up-to-date information about other attachments at any time on our homepage.

Short operation

This appliance is designed with a short operating time (10 mins), i.e. you can use it for a maximum of 10 minutes in one go. Then the unit needs to be switched off for 20 minutes to cool down.

Automatic shutdown

After running for 10 minutes the appliance switches off automatically. It then needs to cool for 20 minutes.
If the appliance is not in use for about 2 minutes, the display switches off.
As soon as the mixer arm is raised, the appliance is also switched off and will need to be started again after the mixer arm has been lowered.

Overheating protection

The appliance has a built-in overheating protection, which switches it off in the event of overheating. Allow the appliance to cool down to room temperature before using it again.

Light ring and illumination of the mixing bowl

The light ring on the control knob and the LED for illuminating the mixing bowl appear flashing when the appliance is waiting for input. They remain permanently lit during the mixing operation.

Display

The display shows the selected functions, weight and running times. You can also select the running time and unit of weight.

Symbol	Function
Mixing and taring display
Weighing display
Remaining time or mixing time display or

Weight in the weighing process

| Selection of the mixing time or

Selection of the units of weight (kg, g, lb, and oz) in the weighing process

Control Knob

The control knob can be used to select speed settings between 0 and 8, or to select the Pulse function.

Speed setting	Designation	Use
0	Off	Before every change of attachment, after use
1	Lowest speed	For slow mixing, initial mixing together of

Attachments

Select attachments in accordance with the table below. For slow mixing of ingredients, always start on speed setting 1.

Attachment	Symbol	Use	Recommended speed
Flat beater		Light soft mixes, e.g. batters, cakes and puddings

Operation

The appliance must be switched off and unplugged before attachments are inserted, changed, removed or cleaned.
Check that the mixing bowl is locked in place before starting the mixing operation!
After switching off, wait for the motor to stop running! Do not touch any part of the appliance whilst still in motion.

Inserting the mixing bowl and filling it with ingredients

Plug the appliance in.
You will hear beeps, and the light ring and LED will flash.
Pull the release lever upwards. The mixer arm automatically moves upwards. Press with your hands until you hear a click. The button lights up, and the display shows kg and 0.000.
Place the mixing bowl such that the protrusions on the bowl fit into the recesses of the appliance.
Press the button once to tare the scale.
Fill the mixing bowl with the ingredients until the desired amount is displayed.
Turn the mixing bowl clockwise to lock it in place.

Tip: You can weigh other ingredients during cooking by switching off the appliance, removing the splash guard and pulling the release lever upwards to release the mixer arm. Unlock the mixing bowl, press the button and weigh the ingredients.

Inserting an attachment

Select an attachment.
Insert the attachment into the mixer arm so that the pin on the mixer arm engages in the recess in the attachment. Slide the attachment upwards as far as possible. Turn the attachment anti-clockwise to lock into place. Check that it is firmly attached.
To lower the mixer arm, pull the release lever upwards and press the mixer arm downwards until you hear a click.
The button lights up, and the display shows 00:00.
Place the splash guard on the mixing bowl from the left side.

Operation

Turn the control knob slowly to the required speed setting.
Always start mixing at speed setting 1 to mix the ingredients together.

Tip! Timer

As soon as the appliance is switched on, the display shows the operational timer setting.
If, before switching the appliance on, the required mixing time is set using the buttons in 10 second increments, the appliance will stop after this time has elapsed. You will hear beeps and the light ring flashes.
To start the appliance again after the time has elapsed, the control knob must first be set to 0.
You can add other ingredients during the mixing or kneading operation without weighing them by adding them through the filling opening in the splash guard.
Ingredients may sometimes stick to the edge of the mixing bowl and be missed by the movement of the attachment. If this happens, switch the appliance off and scrape the ingredients off the edge.

After use

Switch off the appliance and unplug the power cord.
Wait for the motor to stop running.
Remove the splash guard.
Pull the release lever upwards. The mixer arm automatically moves upwards. Press with your hands until you hear a click.
Turn the attachment clockwise and take it out.
Turn the mixing bowl anti-clockwise to take it off.
After cooking, remove the food from the mixing bowl.
Clean individual parts as described in the Cleaning and Care section.

Recipe for testing institutes

Mix 1925 g flour and 1386 g water at the highest speed setting for 8 minutes.

Cleaning and Care

Before cleaning the appliance, every time, switch it off, unplug the power cord and wait for the motor to stop running.
Do not use any sharp or abrasive cleaning materials.
For reasons of electrical safety, the motor unit must never come into contact with water or be immersed in it.
When cleaning the motor unit, only use a soft damp cloth.
Remove the splash guard, the attachments and the mixing bowl and clean them immediately after use, using hot water with some washing-up liquid in. The parts can also be cleaned in a dishwasher.
Note: If cleaning them in a dishwasher, there may be some change in the colour of the whisk coupling. This does not constitute a defect and the whisk can continue to be used as before.
If required, remove the attachment holder cover at the head of the mixer arm for cleaning. To do this, take hold of the gap in the underside of the cover and take the cover off. Put the cover back on so that the lines (− −) are positioned opposite each other.
You can also remove the attachment holder cover on the lower section of the mixer arm.

Disposal

Devices marked with this symbol must be disposed of separately from your household waste, as they contain valuable materials which can be recycled. Proper disposal protects the environment and human health. Your local authority or retailer can provide information on the matter.