Kenwood FP980 manual Service & customer care, Troubleshooting guide

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all other parts

Wash by hand, then dry.

Alternatively they are dishwasher safe and can be washed on the top rack of your dishwasher. Avoid placing items on the bottom rack directly over the heating element. A short low temperature (Maximum 50°C) programme is recommended.

item

suitable for

 

dishwashing

main, midi & mini bowl, lid, pushers, spatula

 

 

liquidiser glass goblet, lid, filler cap

 

 

blade unit and seal for liquidiser and mill

glass mill jar

 

 

knife blades, dough tool, maxi blend canopy

 

 

whisk beaters

whisk drive head

 

 

discs

 

 

citrus press

centrifugal juicer

 

 

weighing tray

 

 

detachable drive shaft

juicer drive adaptor

 

 

service & customer care

If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced by Kenwood or an authorised Kenwood repairer.

If you experience any problems with the operation of the processor, before calling for assistance refer to the troubleshooting guide.

UK

If you need help with:

Using your appliance

Servicing or repairs (in or out of guarantee)

￿call Kenwood on 023 92392333 and ask for customer care. Have your model number ready - it’s on the underside of the appliance.

spares and attachments

￿call 0870 2413653.

other countries

Contact the shop where you brought the appliance.

Designed and engineered by Kenwood in the UK

Made in China

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.

At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.

It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.

Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

guarantee UK only

If your food processor goes wrong within one year from the date you bought it, we will repair it (or replace it if necessary) free of charge provided:

you have not misused, neglected, or damaged it;

it has not been modified (unless by Kenwood);

it is not second hand;

it has not been used commercially;

you have not fitted a plug incorrectly; and

you supply your receipt to show when you bought it. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

troubleshooting guide

Problem

Cause

Solution

The processor will not operate

No power - power on light not lit.

Check processor is plugged in.

 

Bowl not locked on correctly.

Check bowl is located and interlocked correctly and the handle is situated

 

 

towards the right hand side.

 

Lid not locked correctly.

Check that the lid interlock is located correctly into the handle area.

 

Large pusher not fitted.

Fit the large pusher.

 

 

The processor will not operate if the bowl, lid or large pusher

 

 

are not interlocked correctly.

 

 

If none of the above check the fuse/circuit breaker in

 

 

your home.

 

 

 

Processor stops or slows

Overload protection operated.

Switch off, unplug and allow the appliance to cool down for approximately

during processing

Processor overloaded or overheated during

15 minutes.

 

operation.

 

 

Maximum capacity exceeded.

Refer to the speed chart for maximum capacities to process.

 

 

 

Poor performance of

Refer to hints in relevant “using the attachment” section. Check attachments are assembled correctly.

tools/attachments.

 

 

 

 

 

Weighing function

 

 

Display screen freezes on [- - - -]

Quantity weighed too small.

Use teaspoon and tablespoon measures for very s mall quantities.

Weight changed on display

Power unit moved during operation.

Do not move unit during use.

screen

 

Zero the display before weighing next ingredients.

 

 

 

Power On light flashing

Normal operation

Check interlocks are engaged correctly.

 

The light will flash if the bowl, lid, liquidiser or

 

 

mill are not fitted to the power unit or not locked in

 

 

place correctly.

 

 

 

 

Auto and Power On light

Normal operation

Check interlocks are engaged correctly or press t he Auto button to switch

flashing

The light will flash if the

off the Auto function.

 

Auto selected but interlocks not engaged.

 

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Contents FP980 series Page Page Key Processor SafetyGlass liquidiser Glass multi millTo use your food processor Choosing a speed for all functionsTool/Attachment Function Speed Maximum Capacities To use the weighing function Weighing functionWeighing tray To use your liquidiserUsing the whisk Using the attachments Knife blade/ dough toolTwin beater geared whisk Maxi-blend canopyMini processor bowl Care & cleaningTo use the mini processor bowl Midi bowlTroubleshooting guide Service & customer careShortcrust pastry Recipes Fruit crumble topping mixMeringues LasagneWhite bread Carrot and coriander soupOther types of yeast follow the manufacturer’s instructions 19160/2

FP980 specifications

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