Instructions for MC3, MC5 and MC8 Food Processors
Introduction
The food processor plays an increasingly important role in the modern busy kitchen. It performs
so many functions that it has become practically indispensable. It leaves the foods’ nutritional
value, taste, smell etc. unchanged and is a “must” in every kitchen or confectioners. Few other
machines are of such help to the cook – or such a stimulus to the imagination.
Functions
With your Metcalfe food processor you can:
Shred & Grate: The food processor will uniformly and evenly shred and grate meat, fish,
salads, herbs, vegetables, fruit, hard boiled eggs, cheese, bread, mozzarella
and lots of other items in just a few seconds, without affecting the nutritional
value, taste, smell or other characteristics of the foods processed.
Chop: meat, vegetables and fruit and prepare pâtés of meat, olives, liver, ham etc.
Blend: raw and cooked fruit and vegetables, tomato purée etc.
Whisk: eggs, cream, mayonnaise and custards of all kinds.
Mix: pizza dough, pastry, cakes, custards, chocolate and various sauces.
Design Features
Some of the Metcalfe food processors’ design features are:-
Lifetime Durability. It is manufactured throughout in stainless steel with electrical components
capable of withstanding heavy loads for long periods of time.
Perfect Hygiene. Hygiene and safety are guaranteed by the use of materials which do not
absorb foods and odours, and a complete absence of any cavities where small particles of
processed foods might accumulate.
Easy Washing. All parts in contact with foods are easy to remove and can be washed in a
dishwashing machine. N.B. The drive unit should always be disconnected from the power
supply before cleaning.
Operational Safety. The whole Metcalfe range incorporates safety devices which prevent the
appliance from being used if the machine is not assembled correctly.
Installation
Select the best installation point for your working needs.
A sturdy, generously sized work surface will always form the best base. Check that the
appliance voltage indicated is the same as the mains supply.
Connect the appliance to the mains.
The appliance is started and stopped by means of the switches on the front panel.
N.B. Safety devices prevent the appliance from starting if the bowl has been removed or is
incorrectly fitted, or if the lid is not on.
Assembly
Position the stainless steel bowl on top of the drive unit, making sure that the special slots
engage properly with the three spring-loaded fixing pins located around the top of the drive unit.
Rotate the bowl anti-clockwise until it locks in position.
Fit the blade unit onto the shaft, ensuring that the bottom blade passes just above the bottom of
the bowl. N.B. If this blade sits too low, adjust the blade unit by means of the adjuster screw on
the top.
Place the lid on top of the bowl, making sure that the magnet located in the protrusion of the
cover corresponds with the side metal stud containing the safety magnetic sensor which is
located in the tube coming from the drive unit.
Switch on the power supply and the Metcalfe food processor is ready for use.
Please note: to ensure good results, the blades must always be very sharp. All Metcalfe food
processors are supplied with a sharpening stone for this purpose.
Accessories
Optional Extras:
Technical Details
Model
Capacity
(ltr)
Dimensions
Weight
(kgs)
Motor
(hp)
Speed
(rpm)
MC3
3
240 x 200 x 400
12
0.75
1400
MC5
5
330 x 270 x 480
21
1.5
1400
MC8
8
330 x 270 x 550
23
1.5
1400
Plain Blade
Serrated Blade
Perforated Blade
Plain blade unit with cutting blades for
general use, supplied with machine.
Serrated blade unit especially for chopping and grating
bread, cheese, dry fruit, candied fruit, chocolate, ice etc.
Perforated blade unit especially for whipping
cream, mayonnaise, sauces and pastes in general.
Examples of Products which can be prepared in Metcalfe Food Processors
Tomato purée
60 seconds
Breadcrumbs
60 seconds
Chopped parsley, garlic,
onion, chilli pepper
15 seconds
Mozzarella for pizzas
10 seconds
Vegetable purée
5 seconds
Mayonnaise
130 seconds
Chocolate
60 seconds
Chopped dried fruit
20 seconds
Minced meat
10 seconds
Soft dough/cake mix
60 seconds
Suggested Uses
Mayonnaise
Break eggs into the bowl with some salt and start to whisk. After a few seconds, start pouring
the oil (groundnut or sunflower seed oil ) very slowly through the in-feed hole in the lid. Finish
by adding lemon juice (or vinegar) without switching off – the mayonnaise will be ready after a
few minutes.
Tomato Sauce
Remove the seeds from the tomatoes, place in the bowl and blend for a few minutes.
Vegetable Minestrone
Clean the vegetables thoroughly and cut up the largest pieces. Place in the bowl and chop in
short bursts (1-2 seconds) until of the size required.
Cream of Vegetable Soup
Cut the vegetables into pieces and place in the bowl. Blend to cream (adding water if required),
then boil with the appropriate ingredients.
Chopped Parsley
Wash and dry the parsley, remove the hardest part of the stems and cut the remainder in half,
place in the bowl and blend for a few seconds.
Dried Fruit
Place the dried fruit in the bowl and chop to the size required.
Minced Meat
Cut the meat into pieces and place in the bowl and chop, switching on and off continuously.
The meat with be ready for use in a ragout after a few seconds.
Mozzarella (for pizzas)
Cut the mozzarella into pieces and chop, switching on and off continuously, until of the size
required.
Cake Mixes
Place the eggs, sugar and butter in the bowl and mix until perfectly blended. Add flour, baking
powder and milk and mix for another 20-30 seconds.
METCALFE WARRANTY
All Metcalfe products are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for
a period of one year from date of Invoice, except where specially noted.
The Company's obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing,
without charge, any part or parts found to be defective under normal use, in
accordance to the specified operations manual and capacity ratings.
On all return to factory warranty items, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to
return the entire unit to the factory, properly packed and labelled.
All repairs, alterations or replacement of materials or parts not authorised by Metcalfe
will automatically void all warranties in their entirety.
There is a limited 6-month warranty on the following:
Mixer attachments (beater, whisk and dough hook)
Parts purchased or supplied for the repair of Metcalfe equipment
This warranty does not cover the following:
Failure due to neglect, abuse, careless handling or misuse of machine
Failure caused due to improper maintenance
Blender clutches
Knives and gears on can openers
Sharpening of slicer blades
Metcalfe and its suppliers reserve the right to make changes in design and
specification to any product without prior notification.
Electrical PAT Certificate
Test Detail
Results
Test Detail
Results
Item:
Item:
Class:
Class 1 / Class 2
Class:
Class 1 / Class 2
Date:
/ /
Date:
/ /
Appliance ID:
Appliance ID:
User ID:
M.C.E.
User ID:
M.C.E.
Visual:
Visual:
Earth Current:
amps
Earth Current:
amps
Class 1 Earth Result/RPE:
Ω
Class 1 Earth Result/RPE:
Ω
RISO:
MΩ
RISO:
MΩ
1 EA:
MA
1 EA:
MA
Class 2 RISO:
MΩ
Class 2 RISO:
MΩ
1 EA:
MA
1 EA:
MA
Insulation (500V):
MΩ
Insulation (500V):
MΩ
Load:
KVA
Load:
KVA
Leakage:
MA
Leakage:
MA
Polarity (leads only):
Polarity (leads only):
Electrical PAT Certificate
Test Detail
Results
Test Detail
Results
Item:
Item:
Class:
Class 1 / Class 2
Class:
Class 1 / Class 2
Date:
/ /
Date:
/ /
Appliance ID:
Appliance ID:
User ID:
M.C.E.
User ID:
M.C.E.
Visual:
Visual:
Earth Current:
amps
Earth Current:
amps
Class 1 Earth Result/RPE:
Ω
Class 1 Earth Result/RPE:
Ω
RISO:
MΩ
RISO:
MΩ
1 EA:
MA
1 EA:
MA
Class 2 RISO:
MΩ
Class 2 RISO:
MΩ
1 EA:
MA
1 EA:
MA
Insulation (500V):
MΩ
Insulation (500V):
MΩ
Load:
KVA
Load:
KVA
Leakage:
MA
Leakage:
MA
Polarity (leads only):
Polarity (leads only):
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