INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model Number GTM-8216
Food Preparation System
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Welcome
Congratulations on choosing to buy a Kuchef
®
product.
All products brought to you by Kuchef
®
are manufactured to the highest
standards of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of
customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive
3 Year Warranty.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
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Contents
02 Welcome
04 Warranty Details
05 General Safety Instructions
07 Product Overview
08 Getting Started
09 Instructions
14 FAQs
15 Other Useful Information
17 Recipes
23 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice
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The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts
for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur
within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired,
replaced or refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for
parts and labour. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition
to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer
has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and
territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.
YEAR WARRANTY
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General Safety Instructions
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this
type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the
completed warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. If applicable, pass these
instructions on to the next owner of the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when
using an electrical appliance, including the following:
Electrical safety and cord handling
• Voltage: Before connecting the power cord, make sure that your outlet
voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the voltage stated on the
appliance rating label.
• Water: To protect against electric shock, never operate this product with wet
hands. Never submerge the product, its cord or plug in water or other liquids.
• Power Cord: Do not kink, bend, squash or damage the power cord, and
protect it from sharp edges and heat. Do not let it hang over the edge of a
table or benchtop, or touch hot surfaces. Do not put any stress on the power
cord where it connects to the product, as the power cord could fray and break.
• No extension cord: Do not use an extension cord. Insert the plug directly into
an electrical outlet.
• Assembly: Do not plug the appliance into the power supply until it is fully
assembled. Always unplug the appliance before disassembling it or handling
the blade.
• Disconnect: Switch off the appliance and disconnect the plug from the power
supply before cleaning the appliance, before putting on or taking off parts and
when it is not in use. Grip by the plug, do not pull by the cord.
• Damage: Do not pick up or operate the appliance if the power supply cord,
plug or housing is damaged, or after it malfunctions or has been damaged.
A damaged cord or plug must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard. In case of damage, call our after sales
support line for advice.
• RCD: Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device (safety
switch), we recommend installing an RCD with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA to provide additional safety protection when
using electrical appliances. See your electrician for professional advice.
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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
Usage conditions and restrictions
• Intended use: This product is intended solely for non-commercial processing
of foods for human consumption. Do not use the product for any other
purpose, and only use it as described in this manual.
• No outdoor use: Do not use the product outdoors.
• Work environment: Do not use the appliance in an environment where it is
exposed to extreme temperatures, or wet and damp conditions.
• Protect from heat: Do not place it near a hot burner, or in a heated oven.
• Use of accessories: The use of accessories that are not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury.
• Children: This appliance shall not be used by children. Take particular care
when using this appliance near children. Supervise children to ensure they do
not play with the appliance.
• Unattended: Do not leave the appliance unattended when plugged in.
• Usage restriction: This appliance is not intended for use by children or other
persons without assistance or supervision if their physical, sensory or mental
capabilities prevent them form using it safely.
• Supervision and instruction: This appliance may be used by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
• Avoid contact with moving parts: Keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils
away from the blades and out of the container during operation to reduce the
risk of injury to persons or damage to the appliance. A scraper may be used,
if required, but only when the blades have stopped moving.
• CAUTION: SHARP! Take particular care when emptying the bowl and
cleaning the appliance. The blades are sharp, handle with care!
• WARNING! Improper assembly and misuse of the appliance can result
in severe injury and damage to the product. We accept no liability for
any eventual injury or damages caused by misuse of the product or
noncompliance with the instructions.
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Product Overview
1 Variable speed control
2 Speed button
3 Turbo speed button
4 Motor unit
5 Attachment release buttons
6 Blending shaft
7 Pusher
8 Cover (with feeder chute and
motor connection)
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9 Chopping blade assembly
10 Lid release button
11 Processing bowl (1250ml)
12 Slip resistant base
13 Potato masher attachment
14 Slicing blade
15 Shredding blade
16 Grating blade
17 Blade holder
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Getting Started
Before first use
• Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made
sure that all parts of your new Food Preparation System are undamaged and
in good working order. Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies
and young children, so ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach.
• Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all the parts and operating
principles of the Food Preparation System. Pay particular attention to the
safety instructions on the previous pages.
• Unwind the power cord to its full length and inspect it for damage. Then check
all parts and accessories for any damage.
WARNING: Do not operate the appliance if there is any damage to the
appliance, its cord or the accessories. Contact our after sales
support line for advice on return of the damaged product.
• To remove dust from transport and storage, clean the Food Preparation
System as described in the 'Cleaning and maintenance' section on page 15.
CAUTION!
• Make sure the appliance is disconnected from the power supply before
assembly or changing accessories.
• The blades are sharp! Handle the blending shaft, chopping blade and all
other blades with utmost care.
• Do not place the chopping bowl in a microwave oven to heat food. The
bowl is not microwave safe.
SHORT-TIME OPERATION
• This appliance is intended for short-time operation only.
• Process soft food for no longer than 1 minute per cycle.
• Process hard food for no longer than 15 seconds per cycle.
• Do not use the appliance for more than 3 cycles at a time.
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Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Instructions
Mixing and blending food and drinks
The four blade blending shaft is perfect for
preparing dips, sauces, soups, mayonnaise and
baby food, as well as for blending milkshakes,
smoothies and other drinks.
• Attach the blending shaft to the motor unit (Fig. 1)
until it locks audibly into place.
• Place the food in a blending beaker or bowl.
Do not use the supplied processing bowl for
blending. (You can use the stick mixer directly
in a saucepan, but take care with non-stick
coatings and protect yourself from splashes.)
• Plug the appliance into an electrical outlet.
• Set the variable speed control (Fig. 2) to the
appropriate speed: [1] is the lowest speed, [5]
is the highest. You can vary the speed during
operation while pressing the speed button .
• Insert the blending shaft vertically into the beaker
and, holding the motor unit firmly in your hand,
press and hold the speed button .
• Guide the blending shaft through the food using
a gentle raising and lowering motion. For an extra
boost of power, press the turbo speed button.
Pressing the turbo button will override the variable
speed and operate at maximum speed.
• When you have finished, unplug the motor unit
and press the attachment release buttons (Fig. 3)
to release the blending shaft for cleaning.
Fig. 1
TIP
• To ensure smooth and consistent results, cut
food into uniform sizes.
• When pureeing food, it is important to use
enough liquid (water, juice, milk, cream, broth
etc.) to have a smooth mixture. Add more liquid
or soft solids to adjust the consistency of the
mixture.
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Instructions (Cont.)
Chopping and mixing food
The Food Preparation System comes with various blades suitable for chopping,
slicing, shredding or grating food.
IMPORTANT!
Set the speed control to a lower setting for processing
softer food and to a higher one for hard cheese — but do
not use the appliance for chopping extremely hard foods.
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
With the chopping blade installed at the bottom of
the bowl, the system is ideal for chopping and mixing
ingredients for a dip or salsa, or for chopping cheese,
onions, garlic, herbs, vegetables, meat, nuts, etc.
• Holding the chopping blade assembly by the
upper plastic part, carefully place it on the spindle
in the centre of the bowl (Fig. 4). CAUTION: The
blade is very sharp! Always hold it by the upper
plastic part.
• Place pieces of food into the bowl, making sure
not to add more than the maximum level marked
on the bowl. For best results, do not attempt
to process more than the maximum quantities
recommended in the table on page 13.
• Place the cover on top of the bowl, aligning the
'open lock' symbol with the lid release button,
then turn it clockwise to lock (Fig. 5).
• Attach the motor unit to the lid so the controls are
facing you (Fig. 6).
• Plug the appliance into a wall outlet and set an
appropriate speed on the variable speed control.
• Press and hold the speed button to start processing. If
required, press the turbo speed button for an extra boost
of power. During processing, hold the motor unit with
one hand and the bowl with the other.
• When you have finished, unplug the motor unit, press the
release buttons and lift the motor unit off the cover.
• Press the lid release button and turn the lid anticlockwise
to open the bowl. Carefully take out the blade, then
remove the food from the bowl.
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Slicing, shredding and grating food
With the appropriate blade attached to the blade holder, the system is ideal for
slicing, shredding or grating food such as potatoes, cucumbers, onions, carrots,
cabbage, zucchini, or any other food you want evenly sliced, shredded or grated.
Instructions (Cont.)
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig.10
• Holding the appropriate blade by the latch at the
side, carefully place it in the space provided in the
blade holder and push down to lock it in place
(Fig. 7). CAUTION: The blades are sharp! Handle
with care.
• Place the blade holder with the blade onto the
spindle in the middle of the chopping bowl (Fig. 8).
• Place the cover on top of the bowl, aligning the
'open lock' symbol with the lid release button,
then turn it clockwise to lock (Fig. 9).
• Attach the motor unit to the lid so the controls are
facing you (Fig. 10).
• Plug in the appliance and set an appropriate speed.
• Put the food to be sliced/shredded/grated into the
feeder chute.
• Press and hold the speed button to start. Guide
the pieces gently down the chute with the pusher.
WARNING: Never use your fingers or a utensil to
push food down the chute.
• When you have finished, unplug the motor unit,
press the release buttons and lift the motor unit off
the motor connection on the cover.
• Press the lid release button and turn the lid anti-
clockwise to open the
bowl. Carefully take out
the blade, then remove
the food from the bowl.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure the cover
is securely locked
before operating the
appliance.
Fig. 9
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Instructions (Cont.)
Mashing potatoes
The potato masher attachment helps you turn cooked potatoes into light and
fluffy potato mash with little fuss.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
TIP
• For light and tasty potato mash, add a little
hot milk and butter to the mash during
processing.
• Add a little grated nutmeg or garlic for a taste
variation.
• Peel potatoes and cut into pieces. Boil
potatoes in a pot of salted water until cooked.
Drain and cover the pot.
• Push the potato masher attachment onto the
motor unit (Fig. 11) until it locks into place.
• Plug the appliance into an electrical outlet.
• Set the variable speed control (Fig. 12) to
a lower speed. You can increase the speed
during operation while pressing the speed
button .
• Insert the potato masher attachment vertically
into the pot of boiled potatoes and, holding
the motor unit firmly in your hand, press and
hold the speed button .
• Guide the attachment through the potatoes
using a gentle raising and lowering motion.
Increase speed as required.
• Add a little hot milk and butter to taste for a
light and fluffy consistency.
• When you have finished, unplug the motor
unit and press the release buttons (Fig. 13) to
release the attachment for cleaning.
• Turn the plastic blade clockwise to release
it from the attachment for cleaning. To
reinstall the clean, dry blade, turn the blade
counterclockwise.
Fig. 13
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Instructions (Cont.)
Processing guide
(for the processing bowl and chopping blade)
Food
Maximum
quantity
Processing
time
Meat (cut into 1~2cm cubes) 200g 15 seconds
Herbs 50g 8 seconds
Nuts (such as cashews) 150g 15 seconds
Cheese (cut into 1~5cm cubes) 100g 10 seconds
Bread (cut into 1~2cm cubes) 75g 8 seconds
Onions (cut into halves) 150g 8 seconds
Biscuits (broken into smaller 1cm pieces) 150g 8 seconds
Soft fruit (cut into 1~2cm cubes) 200g 10 seconds
IMPORTANT!
Do not use the chopping blade assembly for chopping extremely hard foods,
such as ice cubes, nutmeg, coffee beans or whole grains.
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FAQs
Which accessory do I use for different processing tasks?
• The stick mixer (blending shaft attached to the motor unit) is perfect for
mixing and processing softer foods such as soup, fruit and vegetable puree,
baby food or smoothies.
• The chopping blade inside the processing bowl is ideal for chopping and
mixing ingredients for a dip or salsa, or for chopping cheese, onions, garlic,
herbs, vegetables, meat (without bone and cut into cubes) and nuts such as
cashews.
• The blade holder holds the slicing, grating or shredding blades in place for
even slicing or shredding of vegetables or for grating food.
• The potato masher attached to the motor unit will turn cooked potatoes into
fluffy mash.
Can I use the processing bowl for making a cake?
No. This Food Preparation System is intended for short-time operation only,
and the blades are designed to chop, slice or grate food, not for mixing dough.
However, the chopping blade in the processing bowl may be used for short
bursts of chopping/mixing, for example, when making a crumble.
Can I blend hot soup with the stick mixer?
Yes, the blending shaft is suitable for blending soups. You can use the stick
mixer directly in a saucepan, but take care with non-stick coatings and protect
yourself from hot splashes.
Can I grind coffee in the processing bowl?
No, the chopping blade is unsuitable for crushing very hard foods such coffee
beans, ice cubes, hard spices such as nutmeg or whole grains.
Are the accessories dishwasher safe?
Except for the motor unit and lid of the processing bowl, all other accessories
can be washed in the dishwasher, see opposite for more details.
How do I lock/unlock the lid of the processing bowl?
• To lock the lid, place the cover on top of the bowl, aligning the 'open lock'
symbol with the lid release button on top of the handle, then turn it clockwise to
lock. The lid release button is now aligned with the 'close lock' symbol.
• To unlock the lid, press the lid release button on top of the handle and turn the
lid anticlockwise to the 'open lock' symbol to open the bowl.
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Other Useful Information
Cleaning and maintenance
Motor unit and chopping bowl cover
Clean the motor unit and chopping bowl cover only with a damp cloth. Do not
immerse the motor unit or bowl cover in water! If the bowl cover requires
more thorough cleaning, wipe off food splashes with a wet cloth and a little mild
detergent, but take care NOT to immerse it in water.
Dishwasher cleaning
Except for the motor unit and chopping bowl lid, all other parts can be cleaned in
the dishwasher. However, after processing very salty food, make sure to rinse the
blades straightaway, and do not to use more than the recommended amount of
dishwasher detergent.
Hand-washing
If hand-washing, take care with the sharp blades. Use a mild dish detergent and a
soft sponge or dish brush. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.
Discolouration
When processing food with an intense natural colour, such as carrots, the plastic
parts of the appliance may become discoloured. If this happens, wipe these parts
with vegetable oil before placing them in the dishwasher.
WARNING!
• Make sure the appliance is disconnected from the power supply before
cleaning or changing accessories.
• Never immerse the motor unit or lid in water.
• The blades are sharp! Handle the blending shaft and all other blades
(chopping, slicing, grating, shredding) with utmost care.
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Responsible disposal
At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household
rubbish. Electrical and electronic products contain substances which can
have a detrimental effect on the environment and human health if disposed of
inappropriately. Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical
consumer goods and dispose of the unit appropriately for recycling. Contact
your local authorities for advice about recycling facilities in your area.
Other Useful Information (Cont.)
Technical specifications and features
Model GTM-8216
Rated Input Voltage 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Rated Power Input 1000W
Protection Class II
Degree of Protection IP20
Number of Speeds 2
Speed Control Variable
Stick Mixer Blade Stainless Steel
Parts of the Food
Preparation System
1 Motor Unit
1 Blending Shaft
1 Processing Bowl (1250ml)
1 Bowl Cover with Feeder Chute & Motor Connection
1 Pusher
1 Chopping Blade Assembly
1 Slicing Blade
1 Shredding Blade
1 Grating Blade
1 Blade Holder
1 Potato Masher Attachment
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Recipes
Roasted pumpkin soup
Ingredients (serves 4)
1kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and chopped
1 small onion, quartered
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
¼ cup sour cream, to serve
Preparation
• Place the pumpkin, onion and garlic on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and
sprinkle with salt.
• Roast the vegetables in a 200°C oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and soft.
• Place the roasted vegetables into a bowl and add the stock.
• Use the blending shaft attached to the motor unit to blend the soup on speed
setting 5 until smooth.
• Pour the soup into a saucepan and heat through.
• Serve with sour cream.
Sun-dried tomato & cashew dip
Ingredients
150g sun-dried tomatoes, drained
150g raw cashews
½ red capsicum, deseeded and quartered
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese *
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
Preparation
• Place all ingredients into the processing bowl, cover the bowl and attach the
motor unit to the lid.
• Process the ingredients using the turbo speed button for a few short bursts
until you have a chunky style dip.
* The parmesan cheese may be grated using the grating blade.
Stick Mixer
Chopping Blade
Assembly
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Recipes (Cont.)Recipes (Cont.)
Hommus
Ingredients
1 can (440g) chickpeas
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp tahini paste
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 pinch paprika (optional)
Preparation
• Drain the chickpeas, preserving some of the liquid. Rinse the chickpeas in a
colander under running water.
• Place the chickpeas and all other ingredients into a blending beaker.
• With the blending shaft attached to the motor unit, blend the mixture on speed
setting 4-5 until very smooth. Use the turbo speed button on occasion for extra
power, if required. You may need to stop blending occasionally and push the
mixture down the sides of the beaker with a spatula.
• If the hommus is too thick, add some of the preserved liquid from the can of
chickpeas until you have your desired texture.
• Serve with flat bread, crackers or carrot and celery sticks.
Guacamole
Ingredients
1 avocado
1 small tomato, chopped
2 tbsp minced onion
1 pinch salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
Preparation
• Scoop out the avocado flesh and place it in a blending beaker and add the
onion and lemon juice.
• With the blending shaft attached to the motor unit, blend on speed setting 4-5
for approximately 30 seconds, or until mixed.
• Add the tomato and salt and blend again briefly using the turbo speed button
until smooth. Ensure the mixture is neither too thick nor too liquid.
• Serve with corn chips.
Stick Mixer
Stick Mixer
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Recipes (Cont.)
Caesar salad dressing
Ingredients
2 egg yolks
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
½ tbsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp anchovy, mashed up
¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp white pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
Preparation
• Place the egg yolks into the processing bowl, cover, attach the motor unit to
the lid and pulse five times using the turbo speed button.
• Add the remaining ingredients, except for the oil, and pulse to blend for
20 seconds.
• Add the oil and mix again on speed setting 5 for 30 seconds, or until emulsified
and creamy.
• Place in a covered container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Basil pesto
Ingredients
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp pine nuts
2 tsp Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/8 tsp salt
Preparation
• Place all ingredients into the chopping bowl.
• Cover the processing bowl, attach the motor unit to the lid and process using
the turbo speed button for a few short bursts until the pesto sauce has a
chunky consistency. Do not overprocess.
Chopping Blade
Assembly
Chopping Blade
Assembly
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Recipes (Cont.)
Orange booster
Ingredients
2 oranges, juiced
1 banana, sliced
300ml pineapple juice (unsweetened), or 200g pineapple, peeled, trimmed, cubed
3-4 large basil leaves
Preparation
• Place the orange juice, banana and pineapple juice (or pieces) into a blending
beaker.
• With the blending shaft attached to the motor unit, blend on speed setting 5 for
approximately 30 seconds, or until smooth.
• Tear basil leaves, add to the juice and blend until leaves are chopped.
• Serve immediately.
Strawberry smoothie
Ingredients
180g fresh strawberries, washed and cut into small pieces
180g plain yogurt
50g brown sugar (or adjust the quantity according to your taste)
Preparation
• Place all ingredients into a blending beaker.
• With the blending shaft attached to the motor unit, blend on speed setting 5 for
approximately 30 seconds, or until smooth.
• Taste and add more sugar for a sweeter taste, or more yoghurt for a tangier
taste.
• Pour into a chilled glass to serve.
Stick Mixer
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