KENWOOD KAX92.A0ME Pasta Shaper Instructions

: June 11, 2024
: KENWOOD

KENWOOD KAX92.A0ME Pasta Shaper

Product Information

Kenwood Pasta Shaper and Biscuit Maker
The Kenwood Pasta Shaper is a kitchen attachment designed to make various types of pasta. It comes with different dies for making different types of pasta such as Bigoli, Casarecce, Maccheroni Lisci, Spaccatelli, Spaghetti Quadri, Pappardelle, Silatelli, Linguine, Fusilli, Conchigliette, Bucatini, and Orecchiette. The cutting assembly can be attached to the pasta shaper to cut the pasta into desired lengths. The appliance conforms to EC Regulation 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The product also comes with a Biscuit Maker attachment for making biscuits with various designs and shapes.

Safety

Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
Remove all packaging and any labels.
Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing parts, when not in use and before cleaning.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is operating.
Pasta mix made too dry or fed through too quickly can break your pasta shaper and/or kitchen machine.
Do not place your fingers or any other item, except the spanner/pusher supplied, down the feed tube.
Only use the spanner/pusher handle to push dough down the feed tube. And do not push too hard.
Never attach or remove the pasta maker whilst the kitchen machine is in operation.
Feed the dough small amounts at a time and at a steady rate. Do not allow the feed tube to fill up.
Take care when handling or cleaning as the cutting assembly blade will be sharp.
Misuse of your attachment can result in injury.
Do not move or raise the mixer head with an attachment fitted as the Kitchen Machine could become unstable.
Do not operate your appliance near the edge, or overhanging $KENWOOD-KAX92 $10$$ the work surface or apply force to the attachment when fitted, as this may cause the unit to become unstable and tip over, which may result in injury.
Refer to your main Kitchen Machine manual for additional safety warnings.
This appliance conforms to EC Regulation 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

This KAX92.A0ME attachment features the Twist Connection System and is designed to fit directly on the latest generation Kenwood Chef models (identified as TYPE KVC, KVL and KCC series). This attachment can also fit Kmix kitchen machines featuring a slow-speed attachment outlet (TYPE KMX series). To check that this attachment is compatible with your kitchen machine you will need to ensure both components feature the Twist Connection System . If your kitchen machine features the Bar Connection System you will also need an adaptor before operation is possible. The reference code for the adaptor is KAT001ME. For more information and how to order the adaptor visit www.kenwoodworld.com/twist.

Before using for the first time

Wash the parts: see ‘cleaning’.

PARTS

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Key

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Hopper
Feed tube
Body
Scroll
Die*
Securing nut
Clamp ring of cutting assembly
Cutting blade
Spanner/pusher
Cleaning tool
Biscuit Maker (sold separately)
- A Biscuit Die
- B Biscuit Shaper

*Included in your pack is the Maccheroni Rigati die shown on the illustration page. To purchase any of the additional dies shown on the back page of this booklet, please visit www.kenwoodworld.com.

To Assemble Your Pasta Shaper

Optional: for easier pasta making, warm the body, die and ring nut in hot water, then dry.

A Fit the scroll inside the body.
B Fit the die.
C Fit the securing nut and hand tighten. (Do not use the spanner/pusher as this is to assist with removal only).
- Make sure the securing nut is almost flush against the body of the attachment.
D Lift off the slow speed outlet cover.
E With the attachment in position shown, locate to the slow speed outlet and rotate to lock in place.
F Fit the hopper.

Cutting Assembly
Optional: The cutting assembly 7 and 8 can be fitted to the assembled pasta shaper to assist with cutting the pasta into the desired lengths.+

G With the handle of the cutting blade uppermost, unscrew the clamp ring slightly. Place over the securing nut and twist if necessary until fully home on the attachment. The die should fit flush with the front of the cutting assembly. Hold the edge of the cutting assembly and at the same time tighten the clamp ring by turning away from you.
Note: Whenever you fit or remove the cutting assembly, always hold the edge of the assembly in one hand and twist the clamp ring with the other.

To Use Your Pasta shaper

Use speeds 2-3 to process your pasta.
Make your pasta mix following a recipe supplied.
Do not make the mix too dry as it could break your pasta shaper or machine.
It should resemble coarse breadcrumbs or a coarse crumble texture. The particles should be separate but if squeezed together it should form a clump which bonds together.
H Switch the machine onto speed 2-3. Place some of the mix onto the hopper. Feed a small amount of mix into the feed tube at a time. Allow the scroll to clear before continuing. If the feed tube becomes clogged use the end of the spanner/pusher handle to push the mix onto the scroll (do not use anything other than the spanner handle and do not push too hard). Never let the feed tube fill up.
I When the pasta is long enough, move the handle on the cutting assembly back and forth to cut the pasta into the desired length. Alternatively if the cutting assembly is not fitted use a knife to cut the pasta.
To change dies remove the cutting assembly by holding the edge in one hand and twist the clamp ring towards you. Remove the securing nut (use the spanner/pusher to loosen the securing nut if necessary) and switch briefly to speed 1 to eject the die. Remove the die and any visible excess pasta and then fit the desired die. Replace the securing nut and cutting assembly.

Warning The pasta shaper will get hot in use – this is normal and is caused by the pasta being compressed in the attachment.

To Use Your Biscuit Maker

Important: The cutting assembly should not be fitted when using the biscuit maker. Use a knife to cut biscuits to the desired length.

Remove the shaper from the bisuit die. Assemble the pasta maker with the biscuit die, making sure the slots in the die end up on either side. Fit the attachment to the kitchen machine. (The cutting assembly should not be fitted.)
Slide the shaper into the slots either side of the die and move until the desired shape is in the centre of the hole.
Place some of the mix onto the hopper. Feed a small amount of mix into the feed tube at a time.
Using a knife cut into suitable lengths.

Care and Cleaning

Do not wash any part in the dishwasher.

Dismantle the attachment

Always hold the edge of the cutting assembly in one hand and twist the clamp ring towards you and remove. Remove the securing nut, use the spanner/pusher to loosen the securing nut if necessary. Remove the attachment from the machine and dismantle the parts.

Dies

N The Maccheroni Rigati, Maccheroni Lisci and Bucatini dies can be pulled apart to assist with the cleaning process.
Clean immediately after use, otherwise the pasta will dry and be extremely difficult to remove. Use the cleaning tool to remove all the pasta from the dies. The thicker end of the tool is ideal for cleaning the larger holes on the Maccheroni Rigati die, whilst the thinner end is suitable for cleaing other dies. Wash in hot soapy water, then dry thoroughly.

Scroll

Do not immerse in water.
Wipe clean, then dry.

Hopper, Ring Nut, Body, Spanner, Cutting Assembly.

Remove any pasta dough and if necessary wash in hot soapy water, then dry thoroughly.

Service and Customer Care

UK only
If you need help with:

using your attachment
servicing or repairs (in or out of guarantee)
call Kenwood customer care on 0345 222 0458. Have your model number ready (e.g. KAX92.A0ME) and date code (e.g. 22C11) ready. They are on the attachment outer carton.
spares and attachments
call 0844 557 3653.

Other countries

If you experience any problems with the operation of your attachment, before requesting assistance refer to the “Troubleshooting Guide” section in the manual or visit www.kenwoodworld.com.
Please note that your product is covered by a warranty, which complies with all legal provisions concerning any existing warranty and consumer rights in the country where the product was purchased.
If your Kenwood product malfunctions or you find any defects, please send it or bring it to an authorised KENWOOD Service Centre. To find up to date details of your nearest authorised KENWOOD Service centre visit www.kenwoodworld.com or the website specific to your Country.
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Recipe For Plain Pasta Mix

(For all recipes mix ingredients using the K-beater)
We recommend using 00 flour, but if this is not available, use All Purpose Plain Flour. Measure the ingredients carefully as too dry a mix could break your attachment and/or kitchen machine. However, if the mixture forms a ball of dough then too much liquid has been added.

200g 00 flour
100g beaten egg (approximately 2 medium sized eggs)

Method
Place the flour into the bowl. Gradually add the beaten egg on minimum speed increasing to 1. Mix for 30 – 45 seconds, then scrape down. Switch on and continue mixing for approximately a further 30 seconds. The mixture should resemble coarse breadcrumbs or a coarse crumble texture. The particles should be separate but if a small amount is squeezed together it should form a clump which remains bonded together.

To Make Flavoured Pasta

Herb Pasta
Use the above recipe but add 20ml washed and finely chopped herbs such as parsley to the beaten egg,
Wholemeal – replace the flour with ordinary plain wholemeal flour
Verdi – Replace 30ml beaten egg with 30ml finely pureed spinach.

Eggless Pasta

200g 00 flour
pinch salt
25ml virgin olive oil
approximately 100ml water
Follow the method for plain pasta mix adding the salt to the flour and replacing the egg with the oil and water.

Japanese Soba Buckwheat Noodles

Ideal for people who require a gluten free diet.
300g buckwheat flour
150g beaten egg
Follow the method for plain pasta mix.
Pass the mix through the pasta shaper fitted with the Bigoli screen and cut into suitable lengths. Cook in boiling water.

Udon Noodles

350g All Purpose Plain flour
140ml cold water
20g salt
Stir the salt into the water until dissolved.
Follow the method for plain pasta mix replacing the beaten egg with the salt water.
Pass the mix through the pasta shaper fitted with the Bigoli screen and cut into suitable lengths. Cook in unsalted boiling water for approximately 5 minutes, the noodles should be firm but tender. Drain immediately and rinse in cold water. Serve immediately with a sauce of your choice.

Lentil Pasta

250g lentil flour
100g beaten egg
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp water
Follow the method for plain pasta, adding the olive oil and water with the beaten egg. Pass the mix through the pasta shaper fitted with the Maccheroni Rigati or Maccheroni Lisci screen and cut into suitable lengths. Cook in boiling water.

To Cook Your Pasta
Before cooking, pasta can be dried for short periods – up to an hour before cooking. This will vary according to the type of pasta produced.

Bring a pan three quarters full of water to the boil. Add salt to taste.
Add your pasta and boil stirring occasionally. Cook until the pasta is al dente. It should be tender but yet still firm to bite. As a guide this will take 1 – 10 minutes but will vary on the type of pasta and the texture desired. Always check the texture regularly as the pasta will continue to cook a little after being removed from the heat.
Never add oil to your water as it makes the pasta slippery, preventing the sauce from sticking properly.

Choosing A Sauce For Pasta
Selecting the pasta to the sauce can make a difference. Tubular shapes trap bits of food in thick sauces, whereas long strands are good for absorbing juices of tomato sauces and seafood sauces without going soft, whilst thicker pasta usually goes with strong flavoured sauces.

Plain Biscuits

150g softened butter
150g caster sugar
2 small eggs, beaten
300g plain flour, sieved
Cream the butter and the sugar in the bowl using the K-beater until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then fold in the sifted flour. Pass the mixture through the attachment, having selected the desired shape and cut into suitable lengths. Place onto agreased baking sheet and bake in the centre of a hot oven 190°C, 375°F, gas mark 5 for approximately 10 minutes or until cooked. Cool on a wire rack.

Chocolate Biscuits

125g softened butter
200g caster sugar
2 small eggs, beaten
250g plain flour seived
25g cocoa powder together
Follow the method for plain biscuits. After the biscuits have cooled, they can be decorated by dipping in melted chocolate or dusted with icing sugar.

Troubleshooting Guide

Question	Answer/Hint
The appearance of the pasta is rough	• The screens/dies are specifically made

of bronze. A feature of the bronze die is that it gives the pasta a rough surface which is preferred as it allows any accompanying sauce to stick
The quality of the extruded pasta varies throughout the mix| This is normal, but can be minimised by:-
• ensuring the mix is of a fairly even consistency to start with.
• adding the mix to the pasta shaper at a steady rate.
• ensuring that all the mix is extruded in one batch.
• ensuring the mix is not allowed to dry out.
Pasta does not come out the holes| • Ensure the dies are clean before starting, any dried pasta in the holes will prevent extrusion.
• Check that the feed tube is not blocked.
• Use the spanner/pusher to help feed the pasta onto the scroll.
The dies are difficult to clean| • Always clean immediately after use, do not allow the mix to dry onto the die.
• Use the tool provided. The thicker end of the tool is ideal for cleaning the larger holes on the Maccheroni rigati die, whilst the thinner end is suitable for cleaning other dies.
Pasta shapes are ragged| • Sometimes the first pasta extruded is slightly ragged. Add the pasta mix in a constant steady rate, try adjusting the rate at which the mix is added. Warm the body, die and ring nut in hot water and dry thoroughly before using.
The die does not fit onto the scroll| • Check that the centre hole in the die is cleared of any dry mix from previous tests.
• Check that if you are changing dies during operation, there is no mix between the die and scroll preventing it from fitting flush.
The feed tube keeps blocking| • Add small amounts of pasta at a time in a steady rate and only add more when the feed tube is clear.
• The mix is too wet.
• Use the end of the spanner/pusher to push the mix down the feed tube. (Removing the hopper will enable the spanner to reach lower down the feed tube).
• Vary the speed of adding the mix.
The cutting assembly is difficult to remove| • Leave the attachment to cool down for approximately 30 minutes.
The cutting assembly is difficult to fit| • Make sure the metal clamp ring is partially unscrewed from the plastic inner before pushing onto the attachment.