BRAUN FP 3101BK 8 Cup Food Processor Instructions

BRAUN FP 3101BK 8 Cup Food Processor

Specifications :

• Model Types: FP301AI, FP301BI
• Models : FP 3101BK, FP 3211SI, FP 3213SI

Product Information

Important Safeguards:
When using the EasyPrep food processor, it is essential to follow these safety precautions:

• Avoid immersing the power base, cord, or plug in water or any other liquids.
• Always unplug the appliance before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning.
• Do not use the appliance if it malfunctions or is damaged.
• Contact a professional for inspection or repair.
• Avoid contact with hot surfaces to prevent burns.
• Ensure the appliance is turned off and unplugged before cleaning or handling near sharp blades.

Assembly Information:
Refer to the assembly instructions provided in the manual for detailed steps on how to properly assemble the food processor components.

Usage Information:
Follow the recommended usage chart for optimal performance and safety. Always ensure the bowl or jar is properly in place before operation.

Care & Cleaning:
After each use, clean the food processor thoroughly according to the care instructions provided. Avoid submerging the base in water.

Troubleshooting Guide:
If you encounter any issues with the food processor, refer to the troubleshooting guide in the manual for common problems and solutions.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Step 1: Assembly
   Follow the assembly instructions provided in the manual to correctly set up the food processor with all its components.

2. Step 2: Usage
   Refer to the recommended usage chart for guidance on which settings to use for different food processing tasks. Always ensure the bowl or jar is securely in place before operating.

3. Step 3: Cleaning
   After each use, unplug the food processor and carefully clean all parts following the care instructions. Avoid submerging the electrical components in water.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

• Q: Can I use the food processor without properly assembling all parts?
  A: No, it is crucial to assemble all components correctly before using the food processor to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Q: How should I handle hot ingredients when using the food processor?
  A: Allow hot ingredients to cool to room temperature before placing them in the bowl or jar to prevent damage to the cover or bowl.

Instructions

• Type: FP301AI Type: FP301BI
• Register your product www.braunhousehold.com

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and/or personal injury including the following:

• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

• After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact a qualified professional only.

• The plastic bag containing the appliance should be kept away from children as it may represent a suffocation hazard.

• To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, never immerse the power base, cord or plug in water or other liquids.

• Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. Unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull by the power cord.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Braun may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Avoid contacting moving parts.

• Do not attempt to defeat any safety interlock mechanisms.

• Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.

• Do not lift or carry the processor by the handle – or the handle may break resulting in injury.

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

• Keep hands and utensils out of the processor bowl while processing and blending food and whilst connected to the power supply to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the food processor. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the food processor is not running.

• Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the food processor.

• A scraper may be used but must be used only when the food processor is not running.

• Never use your fingers or other objects to push food down the feed tube. If food becomes lodged in opening, always use the pusher/s supplied. When this method is not possible turn the motor off and disassemble to remove the remaining food.

• To reduce the risk of injury never place blade or discs on base without first putting bowl or jar properly in place.

• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or discs on base without first putting bowl properly in place.

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

• Make sure that hands, hair, clothing as well as spatulas and other kitchen utensils are clear of the container before starting the appliance and during operation to reduce the risk of injury to person and/or damage to the appliance.

• Never leave the appliance on unnecessarily, as it is a potential source of danger.

• Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.

• Misuse of your processor can result in injury.

• Before removing the lid from the bowl or mini chopper/mill from the power unit:

• switch off;

• wait until the attachment/blades have completely stopped;

• be careful not to unscrew the mini chopper/mill from the blade assembly.

• DO NOT process hot ingredients.

• SCALD RISK: Hot ingredients must be allowed to cool to room temperature before placing in the bowl, mill or before blending.

• Do not fill the bowl above the maximum marked capacity to avoid risk of injury due to damage to the cover or bowl.

• Do not use the lid to operate the processor, always use the on/off speed control.

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

• The maximum rating is based on the mini chopper/mill attachment that draws the greatest load. Other attachments may draw less power.

• 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

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

slicing/grating disc safety

• Never remove the lid until the cutting disc has completely stopped.
• Handle the cutting discs with care – they are extremely sharp.
• Do not overfill the bowl – do not exceed the maximum capacity level marked on the bowl.
• Do not process frozen foods.

mini chopper/mill safety

• Never fit the blade unit to the power unit without the mini chopper/mill fitted.
• Never unscrew the jar while the mill is fitted to your appliance.
• Check mill for presence of foreign objects before using.
• Do not touch the sharp blades – Keep the blade unit away from children.
• Never remove the mill until the blades have completely stopped.
• To ensure the long life of your mill, do not run it continuously for longer than 60 seconds. Switch off as soon as you have got the right consistency.
• The appliance will not work if the mill is incorrectly fitted.
• Do not process dried turmeric root in the mill as it is too hard and may damage the blades.
• Check mill for presence of foreign objects before using.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Household use only

Before plugging in

• Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of your appliance.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Before using for the first time

1. Remove the plastic blade covers from the knife blade. Take care the blades are very sharp. These covers should be discarded as they are to protect the blade during manufacture and transit only.
2. Wash the parts see ‘care and cleaning’.

Key Processor

1. Pusher
2. Feed tube
3. Lid
4. Bowl
5. Detachable drive shaft
6. Power unit
7. Pulse button
8. Speed 1 button
9. Speed 2 button
10. OFF button
11. Cord storage (at back)
12. Safety interlocks
13. Knife blade
14. Dough tool (*included with certain models only)
15. 4mm slicing/grating disc
16. 2mm slicing/grating disc (*included with certain models only)
17. Mini chopper/mill (*included with certain models only)
18. Storage bag (*included with certain models only)
19. Spatula

To Use Your Food Processor

Illustrations 1 – 3

1. Fit the detachable drive shaft onto the power unit.

2. Then fit the bowl to the power unit and turn clockwise until it locks into position.

3. Fit an attachment over the bowl drive shaft.
   Always fit the bowl and attachment onto the processor before adding ingredients.

4. Fit the lid – ensuring the top of the drive shaft/tool locates into the centre of the lid.

5. Plug in, switch on and select a speed. (Refer to the recommended usage chart).

6. The processor will not operate if the bowl or lid are not fitted correctly into the interlock. Check that the feed tube is positioned to the front and the bowl handle is aligned to the right hand side.

7. Use the pulse (P) for short bursts. The pulse will operate for as long as the button is held in position.

8. Reverse the above procedure to remove the lid, attachments and bowl.

Important

• Your processor is not suitable for crushing or grinding coffee beans, or converting granulated sugar to superfine sugar.
• When adding almond essence or flavoring to mixtures avoid contact with the plastic as this may result in permanent marking.

Using The Attachments

Refer to recommended usage chart for each attachment.

13 Knife Blade
Follow the instructions under ‘to use your food processor’.

Hints and Tips

• For coarser textures use the pulse control.
• Cut food such as meat, bread, vegetables into cubes approximately 2cm/¾ in cubes.
• Cookies should be broken into pieces and added down the feed tube while the appliance is running.
• Take care not to over-process.
• When making pastry use fat straight from the fridge cut into 2cm/¾ in cubes.

14 Dough Tool

• Follow the instructions under ‘to use your food processor
• Use for yeasted dough mixes.

Hints and Tips

• Do not process for longer than 60 seconds.
• Place the dry ingredients in the bowl and add the liquid down the feed tube while the appliance is running.
• Process until a smooth elastic ball of dough is formed.
• Re-knead by hand only. Re-kneading in the bowl is not recommended as it may cause the processor to become unstable.

15 16 Discs
To Use The Cutting Discs

1. Fit the drive shaft and bowl onto the power unit.
2. Holding by the center grip, place the disc onto the drive shaft with the appropriate side uppermost.
3. Fit the lid.
4. Put the food in the feed tube.
5. Switch on and push down evenly with the pusher – never put your fingers in the feed tube.

Hints and Tips

• Use fresh ingredients
• Do not cut food too small. Fill the width of the feed tube fairly full. This prevents the food from slipping sideways during processing.
• When slicing or grating: food placed upright comes out shorter than food placed horizontally.
• There will always be a small amount of waste on the disc or in the bowl after processing.

17  Mini chopper/mill (AS00004268

• Jar
• Sealing ring
• Blade assembly

1. Put the ingredients into the jar.

2. Fit the sealing ring into the blade assembly.

3. Turn the blade assembly upside down. Lower it into the jar, blades down.

4. Screw the blade assembly onto the jar until finger tight. Refer to the graphics on the underside of the blade assembly as follows:

5. Place the mill onto the power unit and turn clockwise to lock in position.

6. Select Maximum speed or use the pulse (P).

Hints and Tips

• Baby food/purée – allow cooked food to cool down to room temperature before processing in the mill.
• For best results the main bowl is recommended when chopping herbs.

18  Storage Bag

• Store your discs, dough tool and mill in the bag supplied.
• For safety reason the knife blade should be stored in the main bowl instead of the storage bag when not in use.

Care and Cleaning

• Always switch off and unplug before cleaning.
• Handle the mill blade assembly, knife blade and discs with care – they are extremely sharp.
• Some foods may discolour the plastic. This is perfectly normal and will not harm the plastic or affect the flavor of your food. Rub with a cloth dipped in vegetable oil to remove the discoloration.

Power Unit

• Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry. Ensure that the interlock area is clear of food debris.
• Do not immerse the power unit in water.
• Store excess cord in the storage area at the back of the power unit bl.
• Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Refer to illustration for cleaning instruction of the tools and attachments

Service and Customer Care

• If you experience any problems with the operation of your appliance, before requesting assistance refer to the ‘Troubleshooting
• Guide’ section in the manual or visit www.braunhousehold.com .
• Warranty & Service – for detailed information see separate warranty and service leaflet or visit www.braunhousehold.com .
• Made in China.

1. Voltage 120V
2. Hertz 60Hz
3. Claimed Wattage 550W

Recommended Usage Chart

• Bowl working capacity 1 to 5 cups/200 – 1200ml.
• Do not operate your appliance for longer than the times specified below without a rest period. Processing continuously for longer periods can damage your appliance.
• Processing information supplied is for guidance only and will vary depending on the exact recipe and ingredients being processed.
• Do not process hot ingredients

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem| Cause| Solution
The processor will not operate.| No Power.| Check processor is plugged in.
Bowl not fitted to power unit correctly.| Check that the feed tube is positioned to the front and the bowl handle is aligned to the right hand side.
Bowl lid not locked on correctly.|

• Check that the lid interlock is located correctly into the handle area.
• The processor will not work if the bowl and lid are fitted incorrectly.

Mill will not operate| Mill not locked on correctly.| Mill will not operate if fitted incorrectly to the interlock.
Mill not assembled correctly.| Check blade assembly is fully tightened into the jar
Processor stops during processing| Processor overloaded/maximum capacities exceeded.| Check maximum capacities stated in the recommended usage chart.
Lid unlocked.| Check lid is locked correctly.
Mini chopper/mill leaking from blade assembly base.| Seal missing Seal incorrectly fitted Seal damaged.| Check seal is fitted correctly and not damaged. To obtain a replacement seal see ‘Service and customer care’.
Poor performance of tools/ attachments| Refer to hints in relevant ‘using the attachment’ section. Check attachments are assembled correctly.

References

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