BOSCH MFQ37490-01 Hand Mixer Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Bosch
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200-600 g
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1-6 min
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5
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1-8 x
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2-5 min
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2-6 x
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600-1200 g
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30 s
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2-4 min
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500-1500 g
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30 s
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1
2-4 min
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350-500 g
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30 s
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3-5 min
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5
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250-500 g
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30 s
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3-5 min
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1 x
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2 min
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300-600 g
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40 s-2 min
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300-600 g
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40 s-2 min
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Safety
- Read this instruction manual carefully.
- Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
Only use this appliance:
- with genuine parts and accessories.
- for stirring, beating and mixing soft foods and liquids.
- to knead soft dough.
- for normal processing quantities and for normal processing times for domestic use.
- in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment at room temperature.
- up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.
After each use, whenever the appliance is unsupervised, prior to assembly,
disassembly or cleaning and in the event of an error, it must always be
disconnected from the mains.
Only use the appliance stand with the hand mixer provided.
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.
- Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
- 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.
- Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or clean in the dishwasher.
- Never immerse the main unit in the food to be blended.
- Never operate a damaged appliance.
- Never let the power cord come into contact with hot parts or be dragged over sharp edges.
- Never place the appliance on or near hot surfaces.
- After switching off, wait until the drive has come to a complete standstill.
- Keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from rotating parts.
- Never open the swivel arm during processing.
- Never leave the appliance switched on if the power supply is interrupted. The appliance will automatically start up again following the interruption in the power supply.
- Do not place the hand mixer on the appliance stand or take off the stand until the drive has stopped and the mains plug has been pulled out.
- Only attach and remove accessories once the drive has stopped and the appliance has been unplugged.
- Never touch the edges of the blades with bare hands.
- Care should be taken when handling sharp blades, emptying the container and during cleaning.
- Do not reach into the bowl or housing when lowering the swivel arm.
- Be careful when processing hot food.
- Leave boiling food to cool down to at least 70 °C before processing.
- Follow the cleaning instructions.
- Clean surfaces which come in contact with food before each use.
Avoiding material damage
- Do not operate the appliance at no-load.
- Never use the blender jug in the microwave or oven.
Overview
→ Fig. [1]
[1] Slide for actuating the lock
[2] Openings for the locking mechanism
[3] Apertures (with lock) for inserting the tools
[4] Release buttons
[5] Ejector button
[6] Switch
[7] Rear aperture with lock
[8] Mixing bowl
[9] Drive gear wheel
[10] Locking mechanism for the hand mixer
[11] Lever for the locking mechanism
[12] Bowl drive
[13] Release button for the swivel arm
[14] Appliance stand with swivel arm
[15] Turbo whisks
[16] Worm drive gear
[17] Kneading hooks
[18] Plastic blender jug1
[19] Blender foot¹
[20] Chopper¹ ²
¹ Depending on the model
² separate operating instructions
Note: If an accessory is not included in the scope of supply, it can be ordered from customer service.
Operating elements
Ejector button
For removing the tools.
Note: The ejector button can only be actuated if the switch is position 0.
Slide
When the slide is actuated, either the apertures for inserting the tools or
the rear aperture is released.
Only move the slide in switch position 0.
Release buttons
For removing the accessories from the rear aperture.
Switch
| Symbol | Function |
|---|---|
| 0 | switched off |
| 1 | lowest speed |
| 5 | highest speed |
| M | Instantaneous switching (highest speed) press to the left and hold in |
place
Note: When the rear aperture is open, the selector switch will not function between levels 1 and 5.
Tools
Whisks
The whisks are suitable for the following tasks:
- beating egg whites or cream
- making light dough such as sponge mixture, cake mixture or pancake batter
Recommendations for optimum results:
- Use cream with a fat content of at least 30% and when at 4-8 °C
- Whip cream or beat egg whites in a wide jug
Note: To make mayonnaise, use the blender foot.
Kneading hooks
The kneading hooks are suitable for making different types of dough such as
yeast dough, bread dough, pizza, strudel or short-crust pastry.
Note: The maximum processing quantity is 500 g flour and ingredients.
Preparing the appliance
Notes
- Only use tools of the same type in pairs.
- Note the shape of the plastic parts on the tools to avoid mixing up the tools!
- Insert the tools one after the other to prevent them from becoming entangled.
→ Fig. [2] – [5]
Using with the appliance stand
Only use tools that come with the appliance stand.
→ Fig. [6] – [17]
Using without the appliance stand
→ Fig. [18] – [23]
Blender foot
The blender foot is not suitable for preparing purées consisting solely of potatoes or foods with a similar consistency.
The blender foot is suitable for the following purposes:
- Mixing drinks
- Making pancake batter, mayonnaise, sauces and baby food
- Puréeing cooked food, e.g. fruit, vegetables, soup
Using the blender foot
Notes
- Solid foods should always be cut up and cooked until soft before processing, e.g. apples, potatoes or meat.
- Use the chopper for cutting up raw food without adding liquid, e.g. onions, garlic or herbs.
- Before processing the food in a pan, take the pan off the heat.
→ Fig. [24] – [31]
Sample recipe Mayonnaise
- 1 egg (egg yolk and egg white)
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 200-250 ml oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Making mayonnaise
Notes
- When using the blender foot, mayonnaise can only be made with whole eggs (egg white and egg yolk).
- When making mayonnaise, air underneath the blender foot prevents the ingredients blending together well. For optimum results, let the air escape before mixing.
→ Fig. [32] – [36]
Overview of cleaning
Clean the individual parts as indicated in the table.
→ Fig. [37]
Application examples
Always observe the maximum quantities and processing times in the table.
Note: For the recipes marked with (*) in the recipe table, let the appliance cool down to room temperature after each operating cycle.
→ Fig. [38]
Troubleshooting
Appliance switches off during processing.
The overload protection feature has been activated.
- Disconnect the mains plug and allow the appliance to cool down to deactivate the overload protection device.
Note: If the fault cannot be eliminated, please contact customer service.
Disposing of old appliance
- 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
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your
country is available from our after-sales service, your retailer or on our
website.
The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer
Service directory or on our website.
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