Kenwood Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2NH, UK www.kenwoodworld.
instructions KM260 series
know your Kenwood kitchen machine ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● important - UK only ● ● ● ● ● safety Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing tools, after use and before cleaning. Never let the cord hang down where a child could grab it. Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted tools. Never put your fingers etc in the hinge mechanism. Never leave the machine on unattended. Never use a damaged machine. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service’, page 5.
before using for the first time 1 Remove all packaging. 2 Push excess cord in the cord storage compartment in the back of the mixer. 3 Wash the parts: see ‘care and cleaning’, page 8.
the mixer beater ● whisk ● dough hook ● the mixing tools and some of their uses For making cakes, biscuits, pastry, icing, fillings, éclairs and mashed potato. For eggs, cream, batters, fatless sponges, meringues, cheesecakes, mousses, soufflés. Don’t use the whisk for heavy mixtures (eg creaming fat and sugar) - you could damage it. For yeast mixtures. to use your mixer 1 Press down on the head release lever and raise the mixer head until it locks into position.
hints ● ● ● ● ● ● important beater points for bread making ● Never exceed the maximum capacities stated - you will overload the machine. ● Some movement of the mixer head is normal when mixing heavy loads such as bread dough. ● The ingredients mix best if you put the liquid in first. ● At intervals stop the machine and scrape the mixture off the dough hook.
electronic speed sensor control Your mixer is fitted with an electronic speed sensor control that is designed to maintain the speed under different load conditions, such as when kneading bread dough or when eggs are added to a cake mix. You may therefore hear some variation in speed during the operation as the mixer adjusts to the load and speed selected - this is normal. to fit and use the splashguard 1 Fit the bowl into the base and add the ingredients.
the attachments available To buy an attachment not included in your pack, see service and customer care. attachment attachment code liquidiser 1.5 l acrylic AT262 1.
cleaning and service ● power unit ● ● bowl, tools, splashguard, removable guard on dough hook ● ● ● ● care and cleaning Always switch off and unplug before cleaning. Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry. Never use abrasives or immerse in water. Wash by hand, then dry thoroughly or wash in the dishwasher. Never use a wire brush, steel wool or bleach to clean your stainless steel bowl. Use vinegar to remove limescale. Keep away from heat (cooker tops, ovens, microwaves).
recipe ingredients ● ● ● ● ● ● ● method 1 2 3 4 5 carrot and coriander soup 25g butter 1 onion chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 750g carrot cut into 1.5 cm cubes (alternatively for a lighter soup use 600g carrot cut into 1.5 cm cubes) cold chicken stock 10-15ml ground coriander salt and pepper Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and garlic and fry until soft. Place the carrot into the liquidiser, add the onion and garlic. Add sufficient stock to reach the 1.5 level marked on the goblet.
