BOSCH MC812….G MultiTalent 8 Compact Food Processor Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Bosch

BOSCH MC812….G MultiTalent 8 Compact Food Processor

BOSCH MC812....G MultiTalent 8 Compact Food
Processor

Intended use

This appliance is intended for domestic use and the household environment only. Use the appliance only for processing normal amounts of food and for normal amounts of time in domestic use. The appliance is suitable for mixing, kneading, beating, cutting and shredding food. The appliance must not be used for processing other substances or objects. Additional applications are possible if other accessories approved by the manufacturer are used. Only use the appliance with approved genuine parts and accessories. Never use the accessory parts for other appliances.
Only use the appliance indoors at room temperature and up to 2000 m above sea level.

Important safety notices

Read and follow the instruction manual carefully and keep for later reference! Enclose these instructions when you give the appliance to someone else. If the instructions for the correct use of the appliance are not observed, the manufacturer’s liability for any resulting damage will be excluded.
This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and / or knowledge if they are given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Keep children away from the appliance and connecting cable and do not allow them to use the appliance.
Do not let children play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children.

Risk of electric shock and fire!

Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. Do not use the appliance if the power cord and / or appliance are damaged. Only our customer service may repair the appliance, e.g. by replacing a damaged power cord, in order to avoid hazards.
Never connect the appliance to timer switches or remote-controllable sockets. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is switched on!
Do not place the appliance on or near hot surfaces, e.g. hobs. The power cord must not come into contact with hot parts or be pulled across sharp edges.
Never immerse the base unit in water or place it in the dishwasher. Do not steam-clean the appliance. Do not use the appliance with damp hands.
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.
If the power is interrupted, the appliance remains switched on and restarts when the power is restored.

W Risk of injury!

Before replacing accessories or additional parts which move during operation, the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the power supply. After switching off, the drive continues running for a short time. Wait until the drive has come to a standstill.
While operating the appliance, never reach into the bowl or fill the shaft with your hands. Always use the pusher for adding ingredients. Do not insert any objects (e.g. wooden spoon) into the bowl or filling shaft.
Care should be taken when handling sharp cutting blades, emptying the container and during cleaning. Clean with a brush.
Do not touch the sharp edges of the universal blade with bare hands. When not in use, always store the universal blade in the blade guard. Do not grasp the sharp blades or edges of the cutting discs. Take hold of the cutting discs by the edge only.
Never reach into the attached blender jug. Do not remove / attach the blender jug until the drive has stopped. Do not touch the blender blades with bare hands.

Risk of scalding!
When processing hot liquids, steam escapes through the funnel in the lid. Add a maximum of 0.4 litres of hot or frothing liquid.

Risk of suffocation!
Do not allow children to play with the packaging material.

Caution!
We recommend that the appliance is never switched on for longer than is necessary to process ingredients. Do not operate at no-load. Do not expose the blender jug to temperatures above 80°C.

Important!
It is essential to clean the appliance thoroughly after each use or after it has not been used for an extended period. X “Cleaning and maintenance” see page 17

Explanation of the symbols on the appliance or accessory

Follow the instructions in the operating instructions. Y Caution! Rotating blades.
Caution! Rotating tools.Do not reach into the filling opening.

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Overview

X Fig. A 1 Base unit
- a Rotary switch
- b Illuminated ring (operation indicator) c Drive (2 or 3-speed *)
- d Cable storage compartment
Bowl
Drive shaft 1 (grey)
Drive shaft 2 (black)
Lid
- a Pusher
Tools
- a Tool holder
- b Universal blade with blade guard c Kneading hook (plastic)
- d Kneading hook (metal)
- e Stirring whisk
- f Drive housing for stirring whisk
Disc holder
Cutting discs
- a Reversible slicing disc – thick / thin
- b Reversible shredding disc – coarse / fine
- c French fries disc
- d Asian vegetable disc
Citrus press
- a Strainer basket
- b Pressing cone
Universal cutter
- a Jug with drive
- b Lid
Blender
- a Blender jug made of Tritan b Blade insert
- c Lid
- d Filling opening
- e Funnel
Accessories bag depending on model

ASSEMBLY

BOSCH MC812....G MultiTalent 8 Compact Food Processor-
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Before using the appliance for the first time
Before the new appliance can be used, it must be fully unpacked, cleaned and checked.

Caution!
Never operate a damaged appliance!

Remove the base unit and all accessories from the packaging and dispose of the packing materials.
Check that all parts are present and examine them for obvious damage. X Fig. A
Thoroughly clean and dry all parts before using for the first time.
“Cleaning and maintenance” see page 17

Parts and operating controls

Important!
The bowl, lid / jug of the universal cutter and the blender jug are not suitable for use in the microwave.

Colour coding
The appliance has a 2 or 3-speed drive (depending on the model). Every speed setting is identified with a different colour (black, grey und red). This colour coding system can also be found on the accessories. The accessories are automatically connected to the right speed setting.

Rotary switch with illuminated ring
Fig. B
The rotary switch is used to select the required speed or to switch the appliance off. The integrated illuminated ring lights up during operation. If there is an error in operation, the electronic fuses trip or the appliance has a defect, the appliance will no longer switch on and the illuminated ring will flash.

Caution!
Only use the rotary switch to switch the appliance on and off. Switching off by opening the lid will damage the appliance.

Cable storage compartment
Fig. C
The appliance is equipped with a cable storage compartment. The length of the power cord can be adjusted as required by pulling out or pushing it back. After finishing work, push the power cord into the cable storage compartment by jerking it back in.

Preparation

Place the base unit on a flat, clean andnstable surface.
Pull the power cord out to the required length.

Risk of injury!

Do not insert the mains plug until all preparations for working with the appliance are complete.
While operating the appliance, never reach into the bowl or filling shaft.
After switching off, the drive continues running for a short time. Change tools / accessories only once the drive is at a standstill.

Important!

Do not switch the appliance on until tools or accessories have been completely attached.
The appliance cannot be switched on unless the bowl has been inserted correctly and closed with the lid. The lid lug must be fully inserted in the slot of the bowl handle.
Only use the rotary switch to switch the appliance on and off.

Use of tools

Risk of injury!
While operating the appliance, never reach into the bowl or filling shaft with your hands. Do not insert any objects (e.g. wooden
spoon) into the bowl or filling shaft.

Universal blade
For cutting and chopping.

Risk of injury!
Do not touch the sharp edges of the universal blade with bare hands. When not in use, always store the universal blade in the blade guard. Take hold of the universal blade by the edge of the plastic handle only.

Kneading hook (plastic)

For kneading dough (e.g. yeast dough, cake mixture) and mixing in ingredients which are not to be cut up (e.g. raisins, chocolate chips).
Fig. D

Attach the bowl. Observe the marking (.) when doing so. Rotate the bowl clockwise as far as possible.
Press drive shaft 1 into the tool holder until it locks into position.
Place the tool holder with the drive shaft on the drive. Place the universal blade or kneading hook on the tool holder and release.
Caution!
Do not add ingredients until tools have been fitted.
Add ingredients.
Attach the lid with the pusher. Observe the marking (.) when doing so.
Rotate the lid clockwise as far as possible.
Insert the mains plug. Set the rotary switch to the desired setting.
Adding more ingredients
To add more ingredients, set the rotary switch to P. Remove the pusher and add ingredients through the filling opening.
After processing, set the rotary switch to Disconnect the mains plug.
Emptying the bowl
Rotate the lid anti-clockwise and remove.
Take the tool holder with the universal blade or kneading hook out of the bowl. Remove the tool from the tool holder.
Rotate the bowl anti-clockwise and remove. Empty the bowl.
- Clean all parts immediately after use.
- “Cleaning and maintenance” see page 17

Stirring whisk

For cream and egg white.
Not suitable for solid ingredients.
Fig. E

Attach the bowl. Observe the marking (.) when doing so. Rotate the bowl clockwise as far as possible.
Place the drive shaft on the drive.
Insert the stirring whisk in the drive housing until it locks into position.
Attach the drive housing to the drive shaft, rotating slightly.
Add ingredients.
Attach the lid with the pusher. Observe the marking (.) when doing so.
Rotate the lid clockwise as far as possible.
Insert the mains plug. Set the rotary switch to the desired setting.

Cutting discs

Risk of injury!
Do not grasp the sharp blades or edges of the cutting discs. Take hold of the discs by the edge only. Do not reach into the filling opening. Always use the pusher for adding ingredients.

Reversible slicing disc – thick / thin
For slicing fruit and vegetables. Marking on the reversible slicing disc:

“1” for the thick cutting side
“3” for the thin cutting side

Caution!
The reversible slicing disc is not suitable for slicing hard cheese, bread, rolls or chocolate. Only slice boiled waxy potatoes when they are cold.

Reversible shredding disc – coarse / fine
For shredding vegetables, fruit and cheese, except hard cheese (e.g. Parmesan).
Marking on the reversible shredding disc:

“2” for the coarse shredding side
“4” for the fine shredding side

Caution!
The reversible shredding disc is not suitable for shredding nuts. Shred soft cheese with the coarse side only.

French fries disc
For slicing raw potatoes for chips.

Asian vegetable disc
For slicing fruit and vegetables into fine strips for Asian vegetable dishes.
Note: Attach French fries disc or Asian vegetable disc with the blade facing up. Discs suitable for other purposes are available from specialist outlets (see chapter “Special accessories”).

Fig. G

Attach the bowl. Observe the marking (.) when doing so. Rotate the bowl clockwise as far as possible.
Place the drive shaft on the drive.
Take the disc out of the protective cover. Place the disc on the disc holder. Turn the desired slicing / shredding side to face up. Place the disc on the disc holder so that the drive couplings on the holder engage with the disc openings. The disc must rest on the lateral lugs of the disc holder.
Attach the disc holder to the drive shaft, rotating it slightly.
Attach the lid with the pusher. Observe the marking (.) when doing so.
Rotate the lid clockwise as far as possible.
Insert the mains plug. Set the rotary switch to the desired setting.
Add the ingredients for slicing or shredding and push down with the pusher, applying light pressure. Cut beforehand if necessary.

Caution!
Finish processing and empty the bowl before the processed food reaches the lower edge of the disc holder. Note: Add chocolate before switching on and cover with the pusher. After switching on, push down with the pusher.

Citrus press

For squeezing juice out of citrus fruits, e.g. oranges, grapefruits and lemons.

Caution!
The citrus press must be completely assembled before use.
Fig. H

Attach the bowl. Observe the marking (.) when doing so. Rotate the bowl clockwise as far as possible.
Place the drive shaft on the drive.
Place the strainer basket on the drive shaft. Observe the marking (.) when doing so. Turn the strainer basket clockwise. The lug on the strainer
basket must be fully inserted in the slot in the bowl handle.
Attach and press on the pressing cone.
Insert the mains plug.Set the rotary switch to the setting min.
Press one half of the citrus fruit down on the pressing cone. The juice will run into the container.

Blender

For mixing liquid or semi-solid food, for cutting / chopping raw fruit and vegetables and for puréeing food.

Blender jug made of Tritan
Tritan is an unbreakable plastic with no discernable taste or smell. Blender jugs made of Tritan can be used to process ice cubes and frozen food.

Risk of injury
Never reach into the attached blender! Do not remove / attach the blender until the drive is at a standstill. Do not touch the blades of the blade insert with bare hands.

Risk of scalding!
When processing hot liquids, steam escapes through the funnel in the lid. Add a maximum of 0.4 litres of hot or frothing liquid.

Caution!
Do not expose the blender jug to temperatures above 80°C.
Fig. I

Attach the blender. Observe the marking (.) when doing so. Rotate the blender clockwise as far as possible.
Add ingredients.
Attach the lid and rotate clockwise. The lid lug must be fully inserted in the slot of the blender handle.
Caution!
- Do not operate the blender when empty.
- The blender will not operate until the lid is screwed on tight.
Insert the mains plug. Set the rotary switch to the desired setting.
Adding more ingredients
To add more ingredients, set the rotary switch to P. Remove the lid and add ingredients, or
Remove the funnel and gradually add solid ingredients through the filling opening.
Pour liquid ingredients through the funnel.
- After processing, set the rotary switch to P. Disconnect the mains plug.
- Clean all parts immediately after use. X “Cleaning and maintenance” see page 17

Tip: To preclean, pour a little water with detergent into the attached blender. Switch to setting M for several seconds. Discard the water and rinse the blender with clean water.

Universal cutter

For cutting up small quantities of meat, hard cheese, onions, parsley, garlic, fruit and vegetables. It is not permitted to cut up coffee beans,
peppercorns, sugar, poppy seeds and horseradish.

Risk of injury
Do not remove / attach the universal cutter until the drive has stopped. Do not touch the blades of the blade insert with bare hands. Never reach into the jug of the universal cutter! To remove chopped food, use a suitable implement (e.g. spoon).

Caution!
The universal cutter will not operate until the lid is screwed on tight.

After using the appliance

Rotate the universal cutter anticlockwise and remove.
Turn the universal cutter over, and the chopped food will fall into the lid.
Hold the lid. Rotate the jug anticlockwise and remove.
Remove the rest of the chopped food from the jug using a suitable implement (e.g. spoon).
Clean all parts immediately after use.X “Cleaning and maintenance” see page 17

Sample recipe for the universal cutter

Honey and hazel nut spread

10 g hazelnuts
100 g honey (room temperature)
Put the nuts in the universal cutter jug and grind for 5 seconds on setting M.
Add honey and process for 10 seconds on setting M.
Note the recomended processing quantities and times. X Fig. M

Cleaning and maintenance

The appliance requires no maintenance. Thorough cleaning will guarantee a long service life.

General information

Clean all parts immediately after use. This will prevent residues from drying on and possibly attacking the plastic (e.g. essential oils in herbs).
When processing food such as carrots and red cabbage, plastic parts may become discoloured. This can however be removed with a few drops of cooking oil.

Caution!

Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol or spirits.
Do not use any sharp, pointed or metal objects.
Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning agents.
Do not wedge plastic parts in the dishwasher as they could become permanently deformed.

Risk of injury!

Take care when handling sharp cutting blades.
Grasp the universal blade by the edge of the plastic handle only.
Grasp the cutting discs by the edge only.
Never grasp the sharp blades or edges of the dicer insert. Grasp the slicing disc by the plastic stud in the centre only.
Do not touch the blender blades and universal cutter blades with bare hands.
Use a brush to clean the blades and cutting discs.

Cleaning the blender
The blender jug (without the blade insert), lid and funnel are dishwasher- proof. Do not clean the blade insert in the dishwasher but under running water (do not soak in water).

Taking the blade insert apart for cleaning

Fig. L

Turn the empty blender jug over. Rotate the blade insert anti-clockwise by the wings. The blade insert will release.
Take the blade insert out and remove the sealing ring.
After cleaning and drying, fit the sealing ring to the blade insert.
Fit the blade insert into the blender jug from below and rotate clockwise to secure. Rotate the blade insert at least until the wing matches up with the marking on the blender jug.

Troubleshooting

Risk of injury!
Before dealing with any faults, disconnect the mains plug.

Important information:
The illuminated ring (operation indicator) will flash if there is an error in operation, the electronic fuses have tripped or the
appliance has a defect.

Fault:
Appliance is no longer working.

Possible cause:
The appliance has been overloaded (e.g. tool jammed by food) and the electronic fuse has tripped.

Remedial action:

Set rotary switch to P.
Disconnect the mains plug.
Eliminate the cause of the overload.
Switch the appliance back on again.

Possible cause:
Parts not correctly attached. Lid not closed completely.

Remedial action:

Set rotary switch to P.
Disconnect the mains plug.
Attach parts correctly according to the instructions and close the lid completely.
Switch the appliance back on again.

Important information:
If the fault cannot be eliminated, please contact customer service (see customer service addresses at the end of this booklet).

Special accessories
(available from a specialist outlet if not included with the appliance)
French fries disc (MUZ45PS1)
For slicing raw potatoes for chips.
Asian vegetable disc (MUZ45AG1)
For slicing fruit and vegetables into fine strips for Asian vegetable dishes.
Grating disc coarse (MUZ45RS1)
For grating raw potatoes e.g. for potato pancakes or dumplings.
Potato fritter disc (MUZ45KP1)
For grating raw potatoes for rösti and potato fritters and for cutting fruit and vegetables into thick slices.

Disposal

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner. 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. Please ask your
specialist retailer about current disposal facilities.

Guarantee

The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under
the terms of this guarantee