KENWOOD KVL80 Chef XL Titanium Kitchen Machine Instructions

KENWOOD KVL80 Chef XL Titanium Kitchen Machine

Know your Kenwood Stand Mixer

Congratulations on buying a Kenwood. With such a wide range of attachments available, it is more than just a mixer. It is a state-of-the-art Stand Mixer. We hope you will enjoy it.

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Safety
  • Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference
  • Remove all packaging and any labels
  • If the plug or cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced by Kenwood or an authorised Kenwood repairer in order to avoid a hazard.
  • Turn the speed control to ‘O’ OFF position and unplug before fitting or removing tools/attachments, after use and before cleaning
  • Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted attachments
  • Never leave the Stand Mixer unattended when it is operating
  • Never use a damaged appliance. Get it checked or repaired: see `service and customer care’ section
  • Never operate the Stand Mixer with the head in the raised position
  • Never let the cord hang down where a child could grab it.
  • Never let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.
  • Never use an unauthorised attachment or more than one attachment at once.
  • Never exceed the quantities stated in the maximum capacity chart
  • When using an attachment, read and follow the safety instructions that are supplied with it.
  • Take care when lifting this appliance as it is heavy. Ensure the head is correctly latched in the down position and that the bowl, tools, outlet covers and cord are secure before lifting.
  • Take care when removing bowl tools after extended use as they may get hot.
  • When moving the appliance always pick up by the pedestal base and mixer head. Do not lift or carry the appliance by the bowl handle.
  • Do not move or raise the mixer head with an attachment fitted as the Stand Mixer could become unstable.
  • Do not operate your appliance near the edge or overhanging the work surface or apply force to an attachment when fitted, as this may cause the unit to become unstable and tip over, which may result in injury.
  • Ensure the cord is fully unfolded from the cord storage compartment (5 before using the Stand Mixer.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  • Do not operate your appliance near the edge of a work surface.
  • The short power-supply cord is used to reduce risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used:
    1) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; and
    2) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
    3) The extension cord should be an earthed-type 3-wire cord. The electrical rating of the appliance is listed on the bottom of the unit.
  • Appliances can 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.
  • Misuse of your appliance can result in injury.
  • This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
  • The maximum rating is based on the mini chopper/mill attachment that draws the greatest load. Other attachments may draw less power.
  • Only use the appliance for its intended domestic use. Kenwood will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions.
Before plugging in
  • Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of your machine.
  • This appliance conforms to EC Regulation 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
Before using for the first time
  • Wash the parts: see `Care and cleaning’ section.

Know your Stand Mixer


Key

Attachment outlets
① high-speed outlet
② slow-speed outlet
③ bowl tool socket     

Mixer

high speed outlet
cover mixer head
head release lever
speed and pulse control
standby button
power unit
bowl
slow speed outlet cover
in-bowl illumination
in-bowl illumination touch pad
cord storage compartment
bowl seating pad
K-beater
whisk
dough tool
spatula
⑳ head shield
㉑ splashguard
Note: Spanner shown is for illustration purposes only and is not supplied in pack.

Optional attachments
There are a range of optional attachments available to use with your Stand Mixer. See the attachment leaflet included in your pack or visit www.kenwoodworld.com to see the full range and how to buy an attachment not included in your pack.

Note: Slow Speed outlet attachments
The slow speed outlet on your Stand Mixer model features the Twist Connection System. It is designed to accept Twist Connection System attachments. When purchasing new attachments for the slow speed outlet you should check compatibility with your Stand Mixer. All Twist Connection System attachments can be identified by the product code which starts with KAX and also by the Twist logo which is visible on packaging. For more information visit www.kenwoodworld.com/twist. If you own attachments featuring the Bar Connection System you will need to use the KAT002ME adaptor to connect these to the Twist Connection System  on your Stand Mixer.
For more information visit www.kenwoodworld.com/twist.

The bowl tools and some of their uses

K-beater
For making cakes, biscuits, pastry, icing, fillings, éclairs and mashed potato.

Dough Tool
For yeast mixtures only.

Whisk
For eggs, cream, batters, fatless sponges, meringues, cheesecakes, mousses, soufflés. Do not use the whisk for heavy mixtures (e.g. creaming fat and sugar) you could damage it.

To use your bowl tools




Ensure the cord is fully unfolded from the cord storage compartment ⑭ before using the Stand Mixer.

  1. Plug in and the Standby Button ⑧ will light up.
    Note: The standby button light ⑧ will flash and the Stand Mixer will not operate if the mixer head is in the raised position or the speed control is not in the `O’ position. Before operating, check that the mixer head is correctly latched down and the speed control is in the `O’ position. If the light continues to flash refer to the `troubleshooting guide’.
  2. Push the head-lift lever ➊ down and raise the mixer head until it locks ➋. Ensure the bowl seating pad ⑮ is correctly fitted with the K symbol uppermost.
  3. Fit the bowl on the base, press down and turn clockwise to secure in position.
  4. Place the required tool into the socket. Then push up and turn the tool to lock into position.
    Note: If the K-beater or Whisk are not picking up ingredients from the bottom of the bowl refer to the “Tool Adjustment” section.
  5. Lower the mixer head by pushing the head release lever down ➏ and lower the mixer head until it locks ➐.
  6. Start the machine by turning the speed control to the desired speed setting. Use the pulse ➆ position for short bursts of maximum speed.
  7. After use, return the speed control to `O’ OFF position and unplug your Stand Mixer.
  8. Release the tool by turning clockwise to unlock from the tool socket and then remove.

Hints

  • The fold function can be used for folding light ingredients into heavier mixtures for example meringues, mousses, fruit fools, Genoese sponges and soufflés, and to slowly incorporate flour and fruit into cake mixtures. The mixer will operate at a constant slow speed.

Important
Ensure that no bowl tools are fitted or stored in the bowl when using other outlets.

Recommended Usage Chart

Tool Recipe/ Process Maximum Capacities
* (Minutes)
Hints and Tips
Chef Chef XL
K-beater
Creaming butter/margarine and sugar 2.72kg (9 Egg mix) 4.55kg (15 Egg mix) Min → Max 4
  • To avoid splashing of ingredients gradually increase the speed.
  • When creaming fat and sugar for cake mixes, always use the fat at room temperature or soften it first.
  • To fully incorporate the ingredients stop mixing and scrape down the bowl with the spatula frequently.
  • Use cold ingredients for pastry unless your recipe says otherwise.
Beating eggs into cake mixes Min → Max 1 – 4
Folding in flour, fruit etc Min → 1 30 – 60 secs
Pastry & Biscuits – rubbing fat into flour Flour Weight 680g 910g Min → 2 2
All In one cake mixes Total Weight 2kg 5kg Min → Max 45 – 60 secs
Whisk
Egg whites 12 (455g) 16 (605g) Min → Max 1½ – 2 Important
  • To avoid splashing of ingredients gradually increase the speed.
  • The whisk is not suitable for making all in one cake mixes as these mixes are too heavy and will damage it.
  • Best results achieved when eggs are at room temperature.
  • Before whisking egg whites, make sure there is no grease or egg yolk on the whisk or the bowl.
Fatless sponges 620g

(6 Egg Mix)

930g

(9 Egg Mix)

4 – 6
Cream
(Fresh whipping cream used, 38% fat content. Processing times may vary, depending on fat content of cream)
1L 2L Min → 4-6 1½ – 3
Mayonnaise Egg yolk 2 Max 1 – 1½
  • For best results scrape down the bowl after the addition of the oil and run for a further 10 secs at max speed.
Mustard 10g
Vegetable Oil 200ml
Pancake Batter Flour 250g ‘Min’ speed for 10 secs. Then increase to max speed for 45 – 60 secs 1
  • Add flour to the bowl first, followed by the wet ingredients.
  • Mix on minimum speed to incorporate ingredients.

Eggs sizes used = medium sized (Weight 53 ­ 63g)
* This is for guidance only and will vary depending on the exact recipe and ingredients being processed.

Tool

Recipe/ Process

Maximum Capacities

 
* (Minutes)
Hints and Tips
Chef

Chef XL

Dough Tool (For Yeast- ed Dough Mixes)
Bread Dough (stiff yeasted) Flour Weight 350g – 1.36kg 350g – 1.6kg Min 60 secs Important
  • Never exceed the maximum capacities stated – you may overload the machine.
  • If you hear the machine laboring, switch off, remove half the dough and do each half separately.
  • The ingredients mix best if you put the liquid in first.

Yeast

  • Dried yeast (the type that needs reconstituting): pour the warm water into the bowl. Then add the yeast and the sugar and leave to stand for about 10 minutes until frothy.
  • Fresh yeast: crumble into the flour.
  • Other types of yeast: follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Put the dough into a greased polythene bag or a bowl covered with a tea towel. Then leave somewhere warm until doubled in size.
1 3 – 4
Total Weight 564g – 2.18kg 564g – 2.58kg Re-knead Speed 1 60 secs
Soft yeasted dough (enriched with butter and eggs Flour Weight 250g – 1.3kg 250g – 1.6kg Min 60 secs
Total Weight 478g – 2.5kg 478g – 3.1kg 1 3 – 4
Re-knead Speed 1 60 secs

Eggs sizes used = medium sized (Weight 53 ­ 63g)
* This is for guidance only and will vary depending on the exact recipe and ingredients being processed

To use your in-bowl illumination

  • Your Stand Mixer is fitted with an in-bowl illumination feature ⑫ located on the underside of the mixer head.
  • To turn on and off, lightly press the in-bowl illumination touch pad ❽.

To remove and fit outlet covers

High-speed outlet cover ④

  1. To remove the cover, use the grip on the side and lift upwards.
  2. To fit, place the cover over the outlet and push downwards.

Slow-speed outlet cover ⑪

  1. To remove the cover, use the grip on the underside and pull outwards.
  2. To fit, locate the catch at the top of the cover into the outlet recess and push to clip into position.

To fit and use your Splashguard

To assemble

The splashguard assembly consists of 2 pieces: the head shield ⑳ and the splashguard ㉑.
The splashguard cannot be fitted to the bowl unless the shield is fitted.

  1. Raise the mixer head until it locks.
  2. Clip the head shield upwards onto the underside of the mixer head ❾ until fully located.
  3. Fit the bowl onto the base.
  4. Lower the mixer head.
  5. Rest the splashguard on the bowl rim and then slide forward until fully located ❿.
    • During mixing, ingredients can be added directly to the bowl via the feed chute.
  6. To remove the splashguard simply slide it away from the mixer bowl.
  7. To remove the head shield, raise the mixer head until it locks. Remove the tool if fitted, then pull the head shield downwards from the underside of the mixer head.
    Note: Only fit or remove the splashguard when the mixer head is in the locked position.
    We recommend that the head shield is removed regularly from the mixer head for cleaning.

Tool Adjustment

K-beater & Whisk

The tools are set to the correct height for the bowl supplied in the factory and should not require adjustment. However, if you wish to adjust the tool use a suitable sized spanner:
TYPE: KVC70 = 15mm
TYPE: KVL80 = 19mm

Then follow the instructions below:

  1. Unplug the appliance.
  2. Raise the mixer head and insert the whisk or beater.
  3. Lower the mixer head. If the clearance needs to be adjusted, raise the mixer head and remove the tool. Ideally the whisk and K-beater should be almost touching the bottom of the bowl ⓫.
  4. Using a suitable spanner loosen the nut sufficiently to allow adjustment of the shaft ⓬. To lower the tool closer to the bottom of the bowl, turn the shaft anticlockwise. To raise the tool away from the bottom of the bowl turn the shaft clockwise.
  5. Re-tighten the nut.
  6. Fit the tool to the mixer and lower the mixer head. (Check its position see points above).
  7. Repeat the above steps as necessary until the tool is set correctly. Once this is achieved tighten the nut securely.
  • Note: Spanner ⓬ shown is for illustration purpose only.

Dough Tool
This tool is set at the factory and should require no adjustment.

Care & Cleaning

  • Always switch off and unplug before cleaning.
  • A little grease may appear at the slow speed outlet ② when you first use it. This is normal -­ just wipe it off.

Power Unit And Outlet Covers

  • Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
  • Never use abrasives or immerse in water.
  • Store excess cord into the cord storage compartment ⑭ at the back of the machine.

Bowl 

  • 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).

Tools & Splashguard

  • Wash by hand, then dry thoroughly or wash in the dishwasher.

recipe

Prune Marinade
275g Clear Runny Honey
30g Soft Prunes
50ml Water

  1. Place all ingredients into the mini chopper/mill. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. Fit the attachment to the Stand mixer.
  3. Switch to pulse for 4 seconds.
  4. Use as required.

Service and Customer Care

  • If you experience any problems with the operation of your appliance, before requesting assistance refer to the “troubleshooting guide” section in the manual or visit www.kenwoodworld.com.
  • Please note that your product is covered by a warranty, which complies with all legal provisions concerning any existing warranty and consumer rights in the country where the product was purchased.
  • If your Kenwood product malfunctions or you find any defects, please send it or bring it to an authorised KENWOOD Service Centre. To find up to date details of your nearest authorised KENWOOD Service centre visit www.kenwoodworld.com or the website specific to your Country.
  • Made in China.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
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.

Troubleshooting guide

Problem Cause Solution
The whisk or K-beater knocks against the bottom of the bowl or not reaching the ingredients in the bottom of the bowl. Tool at the wrong height and needs adjusting. Adjust the height using a suitable spanner – see “Tool Adjustment” section.
Slow speed attachment cannot be fitted. Check your attachment is compatible for use with your model.
Twist connection system required (Model KAX)
Attachment must have the KAX twist connection system to fit the outlet.
If you own attachments featuring the Bar Connection System you will need to use the KAT002ME adaptor to connect these to the Twist Connection System on your Stand Mixer.
For more information visit www.kenwoodworld.com/twist.
Standby light flashing when Stand Mixer first plugged in. Speed control not in the ‘O’ position.
Mixer head in the raised position or not locked down correctly.
Check and turn speed control to the ‘O’ position.
Check Stand Mixer head is locked down correctly.
The Stand Mixer stops during operation. Standby light flashing rapidly. Overload protection or overheat system activated.
Maximum capacity exceeded.
Unplug and check for obstruction or overloading.
Turn the speed control to “O” and then restart.
If the machine will not operate, remove some of the ingredients to reduce the load and restart.
If this still does not resolve the problem, unplug and allow to stand for 15 minutes. Plug in and reselect the speed.
If the machine does not restart following the above procedure contact “customer care” for further advice.
Standby light off whilst machine plugged in. Stand Mixer has been left plugged in for more than 30 minutes without being operated and has gone into Standby mode. Press the Standby button once to reset.