LAKELAND Digital Soup Maker 63492 User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
DIGITAL
SOUP MAKER Model: 63492

LAKELAND DIGITAL SOUP MAKER

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Digital Soup Maker.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
This Digital Soup Maker makes smooth and chunky soups in 25 minutes. The Digital Soup Maker cooks simmers and stirs your soup from start to finish perfection, all in one jug. The Digital Soup Maker also has the function to steam, blend, juice, and pulse.
Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent quality, value for money, and exceptional customer service as when we founded the company back in the 1960s.
Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Feed hole cap
2. Lid
3.  Rubber seal
4. Steamer basket
5.  Cooking jug
6.  Base unit
7.  Control panel
8.  Non-slip feet
9.  Handle

CONTROL PANEL

SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep it in a safe place for future reference.  Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described in this instruction book.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,  sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
•  Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the appliance before the first use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface.
•  Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the socket to “off” and remove the plug from the main socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, or personal injury, do not immerse the cord, plug, or lid in water or other liquids.
•  Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
• For indoor use only.
•  For domestic use only.
• This appliance should be used for the preparation of food and drinks as described within the instructions for use that accompany it.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the main socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.
•  To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
• WARNING: A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure the cut-off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: **** The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be dangerous. To avoid the risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies and children. These bags are not toys.
• CAUTION: The blades are very sharp, do not touch. Care must be taken when emptying the jug and during cleaning.
• DO NOT immerse the base unit or cooking jug in water.
•  Keep the appliance, plug, and lead away from hot ovens, electric and gas burners, flames, and hot surfaces.
• The Digital Soup Maker should only be used at least 20cm away from walls and other surfaces, to allow sufficient airflow.
• DO NOT operate the Digital Soup Maker empty and never fill the jug beyond the MAX mark, 1.5 litres on the side of the jug
• DO NOT open the lid until all movable parts stop running.
• DO NOT operate the appliance without supervision, if you leave the room you should always turn the device off and unplug
• DO NOT manipulate any of the safety switches or features. They prevent the appliance from being operated without an attached jug and closed lid.
• WARNING : Avoid spillage on the electrical coupler.

WARNING – HOT SURFACE

• The jug and base unit and surfaces marked with this symbol will get very hot during use. During use, the temperature of the stainless steel jug surface will be very hot.
• DO NOT TOUCH as possible injury could occur.
• Wear oven gloves when removing the jug from the base unit. Allow the appliance to cool completely before touching these surfaces, handling, moving, or storing this appliance.
• DO NOT touch the lid during operation to avoid injury caused by heat or steam
• Be careful when removing the lid
• Wearing oven gloves, remove the lid slowly by twisting it anti-clockwise and opening it away from you. Be careful as hot steam will escape and can burn.

BEFORE USING THE DIGITAL SOUP MAKER FOR THE FIRST TIME

WARNING: Do not insert the plug into an electrical outlet, or turn on the Jug Soup Maker before you have fully assembled it.

• Unpack the Digital Soup Maker, remove all the packaging materials.
•  Before first use, wipe the base unit and outside of the jug with a clean damp cloth.
• Wash attachments in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. Rinse out the inside of the cooking jug with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
• DO NOT let the water come into contact with the electrical coupler on the base of the cooking jug.
• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before assembling the product.
• Place the base unit on a flat, dry heat resistant surface near a socket, at least 20cm away from walls and other surfaces, to allow sufficient airflow.
• With both hands, lift the jug back onto the base unit. Lining up the notch at the bottom of the jug handle with the groove located on the base unit.

REAPPLYING THE SEAL TO THE LID

1. To reapply the seal, make sure the seal has 2 flaps on the outside.
2.  The seal should slot into place using the groove on the bottom ridge of the lid.
3. Make sure the seal is secure before using the appliance.

ASSEMBLY OF THE DIGITAL SOUP MAKER

1. Place the cooking jug onto the base unit, line up the notch under the handle with the groove on the base unit, press firmly down into place, this is a safety feature.
2.  Place your ingredients into the cooking jug.
3. Please note: Nuts and bones must not be placed inside the cooking jug.
4.  Then add some water, oil, milk, or liquid according to your recipe. DO NOT exceed the MAX mark level of 1.5 liters.
5. Place the lid onto the cooking jug turn it in a clockwise direction to lock properly in place. The appliance will not work unless the lid is in place, this is a safety feature.

ASSEMBLY OF THE DIGITAL SOUP MAKER WITH THE STEAMER BASKET

1. Place the cooking jug onto the base unit, line up the notch under the handle on the base unit, press firmly down into place, this is a safety feature.
2. Add water up to the MIN level mark on the jug.
3. Then place the steamer basket inside the cooking jug.
4. Place your ingredients into the steamer basket.
5.  Place the lid onto the cooking jug turn it in a clockwise direction to lock properly in place. The appliance
   will not work unless the lid is in place, this is a safety feature.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• When the appliance is fully assembled, plugged in, and switched on the appliance beep, and the control panel will illuminate. Then the Smooth light and Power/Standby light will flash, the control panel will show –:–. The  Digital Soup Maker is now in standby mode.
• When you use the Digital Soup Maker for the first time there may be a slight burning smell, this is normal for a new appliance and will stop after a few uses.
• Press the function button you require, then press the ON/OFF button and the appliance will start to work. The selected function button light and the power/standby light will illuminate and remain on.
• For the Smooth, Steam/Boil, and Chunky functions, the control panel will illuminate around the edge and each line will illuminate in turn, once the appliance is up to temperature it will then display the time remaining in minutes and seconds.
•  If you have started the Smooth, Steam/Boil, and Chunky functions, you can press the ON/OFF button to cancel it within one minute, and if exceed one minute, you should keep pressing the button for around 3  seconds to cancel it.
• The selected function will automatically stop when it has reached the end of its cycle, the appliance will beep several times and then enter into standby mode.

APPROXIMATE TIMINGS FOR FUNCTIONS

Chunky
soup| 30
Juice| 3
Juice| 2
Pulse| Works whilst your finger is on the button

ADDING YOUR INGREDIENTS FOR SMOOTH AND CHUNKY SOUP

• Place your chopped vegetables, ingredients, and liquid for your recipe into the cooking jug. It is best to cut ingredients small, even pieces about 2cm in size before placing them in the Digital Soup Maker.
• Always use cooked meat in the recipes.
• These settings heat the ingredients.
• DO NOT fill the cooking jug beyond the MAX mark of 1.5 liters.
• Place the lid on the cooking jug and lock it into place. The appliance will not work properly unless the lid is on correctly and locked, this is a safety feature.

SMOOTH AND CHUNKY SOUP FUNCTIONS

• Add your ingredients into the jug.
• Press either the SMOOTH or CHUNKY button, then press the ON/OFF button to enter this program.
• The soup maker will automatically heat and blend the ingredients to the preset program.
• The appliance will beep several times when the cycle has finished and then enter into standby mode.
• When the soup program has finished, always let the ingredients cool down for 3-5 minutes before opening the lid. Open the lid away from you as hot liquid and steam will escape.
•  The appliance is equipped with an overheating protection device, the motor will stop automatically with abnormal usage or over-heating. Turn off the socket and unplug, let the appliance cool down for 30 minutes before using it again.

STEAM/BOIL FUNCTION

• Fill the jug with water up to the MIN level mark.
• Place the steamer basket into the jug and add your ingredients into the steamer basket.
• Press the STEAM/BOIL button, then press the ON/OFF button to enter this program.
• The soup maker will automatically heat and steam the ingredients to the preset program.
• The appliance will beep several times when the cycle has finished and then enter into standby mode.
• When the soup program has finished, always let the ingredients cool down for 3-5 minutes before opening the lid. Open the lid away from you as hot liquid and steam will escape.
•  The appliance is equipped with an overheating protection device, the motor will stop automatically with abnormal usage or over-heating. Turn off the socket and unplug, let the appliance cool down for 30 minutes before using it again.

BLEND AND JUICE FUNCTIONS

• Add your ingredients into the jug.
•  Press either the BLEND or JUICE button, then press the ON/OFF button to enter this program. The control panel will countdown the remaining time in minutes and seconds.
• The soup maker will blend the ingredients to the preset program.
• The appliance will beep several times when the cycle has finished and then enter into standby mode.

PLEASE NOTE: These functions do not heat the ingredients.

PULSE FUNCTION

•  Add your ingredients into the jug.
• Press and hold the PULSE button.
• HH: HH will appear on the screen whilst in use, the appliance will gently pulse the ingredients. This function only works with the Smooth, Steam/Boil, and Chunky functions.
•  The maximum continuous working time for the ‘Pulse’ function is 20 seconds.
• PLEASE NOTE: These functions do not heat the ingredients.

RECIPES
Please note that all spoon measurements are standard metric, so 1 tsp is 5ml and 1 tbsp is 15ml. We recommend using a set of measuring spoons for accurate results.

CHUNKY SOUPS

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM SOUP – Serves 4

WHAT YOU DO
Put chicken, mushroom, potato, and water into the jug. Cook using the ‘Chunky Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’. When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, and serve.

LEEK AND POTATO SOUP – Serves 4

Ingredients

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Ingredients

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Small leeks| 2, trimmed, chopped, and thoroughly washed
New potatoes, skins on| 350g, cleaned and chopped into small cubes
Chicken or vegetable stock| 700ml
Salt and ground black pepper| To taste

WHAT YOU DO
Put the ingredients into the jug, except the mint leaves. Cook using the ‘Smooth Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’. When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, add mint leaves to serve.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP – Serves 4

WHAT YOU DO
Put the ingredients into the jug, except the coriander leaves. Cook using the ‘Smooth Soup’ setting, see  ‘Instructions for Use’. When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, garnish with coriander leaves to serve.

CHICKEN AND SWEETCORN SOUP – Serves 4

WHAT YOU DO
Put all the ingredients into the jug.
Cook using the ‘Chunky Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, and serve.

CHORIZO AND CHICKPEA SOUP – Serves 4

WHAT YOU DO
Put the ingredients into the jug, except the parsley.
Cook using the ‘Chunky Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, add a few sprigs of chopped parsley to serve.
SMOOTH SOUPS
PUMPKIN – Serves 4

WHAT YOU DO
Put the ingredients into the jug.
Cook using the ‘Smooth Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season to serve.

TOMATO SOUP – Serves 4

WHAT YOU DO
Put the ingredients into the jug, except the crème Fraiche.
Cook using the ‘Smooth Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, add créme fraiche to serve.

GREEN PEA SOUP – Serves 4

WHAT YOU DO
Put the ingredients into the jug, except the mint leaves.
Cook using the ‘Smooth Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, add mint leaves to serve.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP – Serves 4

WHAT YOU DO
Put the ingredients into the jug, except the coriander leaves.
Cook using the ‘Smooth Soup’ setting, see ‘Instructions for Use’.
When the cooking cycle has finished, taste, season, garnish with coriander leaves to serve.

HINTS AND TIPS

• Cut meat into 2cm size pieces or smaller.
• Nuts and bones should be removed to avoid any damage to the blades.
• DO NOT use the machine for heating or steaming without water. When steaming always fill the jug with water up to the MIN mark level.
• DO NOT open the lid when the blades are spinning. There is a safety cut-off if the lid is opened when the blades are spinning. The blades will stop immediately.
• Be careful when opening the lid and always open it away from you using an oven glove, as hot steam will escape.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: Why is the Soup Maker not working?
Answer: Check that the Soup Maker is plugged in and switched on at the socket.
Then check that the jug is sitting correctly on the base unit, the notch locator on the jug needs to sit securely into the groove on the base unit, the notch locator on the jug needs to sit securely into the groove on the base unit.
The lid must be fitted correctly and firmly twisted into place, otherwise, the appliance will not work because the lid has not come into contact with the safety switch.
Question: Why is there no display of the LCD?
Answer: Check that the appliance is correctly assembled.
Question: Why has the appliance stopped working suddenly?
Answer: Check to see if the lid has become loose during operation.
Question: Why have the ingredients inside my Soup Maker not blended very well?
Answer: Check that the ingredients have not exceeded the MAX mark on the inside of the cooking jug. It may be overfilled, remove some of the ingredients. There may not be enough water or cooking liquid inside the jug to help blend the ingredients.
Question: Why is my soup burnt?
Answer: You may have selected the wrong program by accident. There may not be enough liquid in the jug, so your ingredients have come into direct contact with the base of the cooking jug, add more liquid.
Question: Why is the lid stiff to twist onto the cooking jug?
Answer: The seal is a little stiff on first use. Wash thoroughly in warm soapy water and replace securely.
The seal is a safety feature and needs to be sufficiently tight to ensure steam and hot liquid doesn’t escape when cooking and blending the contents of the jug.
Always use oven gloves when handling the lid and cooking jug.

ERROR CODES

ERROR CODE|

PROBLEM

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‘Beep’ alarm sound and error code ‘E1’
shows on the LCD display| The temperature sensor has created a short circuit or high-temperature protection.
Please DO NOT immerse the cooking jug into the water, please dry the inside of the cooking jug if there is any water inside, please return to
Lakeland customer care for professional maintenance if the problem is not resolved.
‘Beep’ alarm sound and error code ‘E2’
shows on the LCD display| The temperature probe is creating an open circuit. Please return to Lakeland customer
care for professional maintenance if the problem is not resolved.

CARE AND CLEANING

•  Clean thoroughly before using for the first time and after every use.
• Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool.
•  Always use plastic, wooden, or silicone spatulas, as metal utensils will damage the wall of the cooking jug.
•  Never immerse the base unit, jug, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.
• To clean the outer surfaces of the base unit and jug, wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly before storing.
• After you have made soup, use a cleaning brush to remove any residue stuck inside the jug. Rinse out the inside of the cooking jug with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
• Do not let the water come into contact with the electrical coupler on the base of the cooking jug.
• Wash the attachments in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
• No parts are dishwasher safe.
• Do not reach into the jug and touch the blades with your hands.
• CAUTION: The blades are very sharp, do not touch. Care must be taken when emptying the jug and during cleaning.
• Store the Digital Soup Maker with the power cable loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly around the product.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Working capacity: 1.5 Litres.
•  Power: 350W motor, 800-900W element.
•  Voltage: 220-240V.
• Frequency: -50/60Hz.
• Jug weight 1.2kg.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications.

CHANGING THE 13 AMP FUSE
Use a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA-approved fuses should be used. If you are unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.
Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a molded plug that has a fuse cover, the cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.  If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).

RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS

Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electrical products to recycling points set up around the country. Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest recycling point.

Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria, UK LA23 1BQ
Tel: +44(0)15394 88100 www.lakeland.co.uk

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