Bosch MCM4100 Compact Food Processor Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
MCM4100 Compact Food Processor
Compact food processor
Congratulations on the purchase of your new BOSCH appliance. In doing so, you have opted for a modern, high-quality domestic appliance. You can find further information about our products on our web page.
For your safety
Before use, read these instructions carefully in order to become familiar with important safety and operating instructions for this appliance.
If the instructions for the correct use of the appliance are not observed, the manufacturer’s liability for any resulting damage will be excluded. This appliance is designed for processing normal household quantities in the home or similar quantities in non-industrial applications.
Non-industrial applications include e.g. use in employee kitchens in shops, offices, agricultural and other commercial businesses, as well as use by guests in boarding houses, small hotels and similar dwellings. Use the appliance for processing normal amounts of food for the household; see the “Recipe examples” section.
This appliance is suitable for mixing, kneading, beating, cutting and shredding food. Other applications are possible if the accessories approved by the manufacturer are used. It must not be used for processing other objects or substances.
Use the appliance with original accessories only.
Please keep the operating instructions in a safe place.
If passing on the appliance to a third party, always include the operating instructions.
Electric shock risk
The appliance must not be used by children.
The appliance and its power cord must be kept away from children. 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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
Do not use the appliance if the power cord and/or appliance are damaged. Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning. Do not place the power cord over sharp edges or hot surfaces. To prevent injury, a damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer or his customer service or a similarly qualified person. Only our customer service may repair the appliance.
Risk of injury
Electric shock risk
If the power is interrupted, the appliance remains switched on and restarts when the power is restored.
Change accessories and tools only when the appliance is at a standstill (rotary switch on 0/off) and the mains plug has been pulled out.
Never immerse the base unit in liquids or place it under running water and do not clean in the dishwasher.
Before rectifying a fault, pull out the mains plug.
Risk of injury from the rotating tools!
While the appliance is operating, never place fingers in the mixing bowl. Always use the pusher (7a) for adding ingredients. After switching off, the drive continues running for a short time. Change tools only when the drive is at a standstill.
Risk of injury from sharp blades/rotating drive!
Never place fingers in the attached blender! A blender will not operate until the lid has been screwed on tight. Do not remove/attach the blender until the drive is at a standstill. Risk of injury from sharp blades!
Exercise particular caution when handling the attachments! Note the shape and location of the insert when inserting it into the carrier disc. Take hold of the carrier disc or chipper disc by the designated recessed grips only.
Do not place fingers in the feed tube. Only use the pusher when adding more ingredients. Grip the universal blade by the edge of the plastic handle only. When not in use, always put the universal blade back into the accessories drawer. Do not touch blender blades with bare hands. Clean them with a brush.
Risk of scalding!
If processing hot liquids, steam escapes through the funnel in the lid. Add a max. 0.4 litres of hot or frothing liquid.
Risk of injury!
Never assemble the blender on the base unit.
Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
Explanation of the symbols on the appliance or accessory
The operating instructions describe several models, see also the overview of models (Fig. ). Differences are identified. The appliance requires no maintenance.
Overview
Base unit Fig. A
- Rotary switch
An MCM41..:
0/off = Stop
M = Instantaneous switching at maximum speed, hold the switch for required blending duration.
Settings 1–2, Operating speed:
1 = low speed – slow,
2 = high speed – fast.
B MCM42..:
0/off = Stop
M = Instantaneous switching at maximum speed, hold the switch for required blending duration.
= Operating speed steplessly adjustable from low to high speed. - On/Off display (MCM42.. only)
Is lit while the appliance is operating (rotary switch on M or ).
Flashes if the appliance has been operated incorrectly, the electronic fuse has tripped or the appliance is defective – see section “Troubleshooting”. - Drive
- Accessories drawer (Fig.B)
To open the drawer, push the button on the underside of the appliance and pull out the drawer. To pull out the drawer completely tilt slightly upwards and pull out. When inserting the drawer, tilt slightly upwards and then push in all the way. Keep the accessories drawer closed while working with the appliance. - Cord store Bowl with accessories
- Bowl
- Lid
7a Pusher - Drive shaft Tools
- Tool holder
9a Universal blade
9b Whipping (beating) disc
9c Kneading hook - Carrier disc for disc inserts
10a Slicing attachment – coarse (A)
10b Slicing attachment – fine (B)
10c Shredding attachment – coarse (C)
10d Shredding attachment – fine (D) - Chipper disc (E) (some models)
- Citrus press
- Juice centrifuge (some models)
- Universal cutter (some models)
When using the accessories, follow the separate operating instructions for this accessory.
Blender
If an accessory is not included in the scope of supply, it can be ordered from customer service. - Blender jug
- Lid
16a Funnel
16b Refill opening
Operation
Before operating the appliance and accessories for the first time, clean thoroughly; see
“Cleaning and servicing”.
Preparation
- Place the base unit on a smooth, clean surface.
- Pull the cord out of the cord store to the required length.
- Insert the mains plug.
- Keep the accessories drawer closed while working with the appliance.
– Use only the rotary switch to switch the appliance on or off. Never switch the appliance off by rotating the bowl, the blender or a tool.
– Do not switch the appliance on unless tools or accessories have been completely attached.
Bowl with accessories/tools
While the appliance is operating, never place fingers in the mixing bowl. Always use the pusher (7a) for adding ingredients. After switching off, the drive continues running for a short time. Change tools only when the drive is at a standstill.
When working with the bowl, the appliance cannot be switched on until the bowl has been attached and the lid has been attached and screwed on tight.
Universal blade (9a)
For cutting, chopping and stirring.
Grip the universal blade by the edge of the plastic handle only. When not in use, always put the universal blade back into the accessories drawer.
Whipping (Beating) disc (9b)
for cream, egg white, and mayonnaise.
Kneading hook (9c)
for kneading dough and mixing-in ingredients that ought not be cut (e.g. raisins and chocolate chips).
Fig.C
- Attach the bowl (arrow on bowl on dot on the appliance) and rotate as far as possible in a clockwise direction.
- Press the drive shaft into the tool holder until it locks into position.
- Inserting tools:
— Insert the tool holder into the bowl.
— Insert a universal blade, whisking disc or kneading hook into the tool holder and release.
Add ingredients to be processed always after the tool has been inserted.
- Add ingredients
- Attach the lid with pusher (match arrow on lid on the dot on the bowl) and rotate in a clockwise direction. Lid lug must be located fully in the slot in the bowl handle.
- Set the rotary switch to the desired setting.
- To add more ingredients, set the rotary switch to 0/off.
- Remove the user and add ingredients through the teed tube.
Cutting attachments (10a-10d)
Exercise particular caution when handling the attachments! Note shape and location of the insert when inserting it into the carrier disc. Take hold of carrier disc or chipper disc by the designated recessed grips only.
Slicing attachment – coarse (A)
Set rotary switch to low speed for slicing: cucumbers, carrots.
Slicing attachment – fine (B)
Set rotary switch to high speed for slicing: cucumbers, carrots.
Shredding attachment – coarse (C)*
Set rotary switch to high speed for grating: apples, carrots. cheese.
Shredding attachment – fine (D)
Set rotary switch to high speed for grating: carrots. cheese.
Chipper disc (E)
for slicing French fries (chips) and fruit salad ingredients.
Warning!
The chipper disc is not suitable for processing hard cheese. nuts. horseradish and similar foods.
Fig .D
- Attach the bowl (arrow on a bowl on dot on the appliance) and rotate as far as possible in a clockwise direction.
- Insert drive shaft into the bowl. Depending on the required use:
- Insert the required insert into the carrier disc. Note the form and the location (Fig. -541
- Attach the carrier disc to the drive shaft. or:
- Attach chipper disc to the drive shaft. Attach the lid with a pusher (match arrow on the lid to the arrow on the bowl) and rotate in a clockwise direction. The lid lug must be located fully in the slot in the bowl handle.
Do not place fingers in the feed tube. Only use the pusher when adding more ingredients.
- Set the rotary switch to the desired setting
- Fill with contents that are to be sliced or shredded.
- When adding contents that are to be sliced or shredded. apply only light pressure to the pusher.
- Remove the pusher and add ingredients through the feed tube.
Warning! Empty the bowl before it becomes so full that the sked or grated contents reach the carrier disc or the chipper disc.
Citrus press (12)
Fig. for pressing the juice out of citrus fruits. e.g. oranges. grapefruits. lemons.
- Attach the bowl (arrow on a bowl on dot on the appliance) and rotate as far as possible in a clockwise direction.
- Insert drive shaft into the bowl.
- Attach the citrus press to the drive shaft (arrow on citrus press on arrow on the bowl) and rotate in a clockwise direction. The lug on the strainer basket must be located fully in the slot in the bowl handle.
- Attach and press on the pressing cone.
- To extract juice from the fruits. set the rotary switch to low speed and press the fruit onto the pressing cone.
Warning!
Note the level in the bowl.
Max. quantity: 500 ml.
Empty the bowl without delay.
Juice centrifuge (13) Fig.
IR For squeezing the juice out of pip fruits (e.g. apples. and pears). berries. pitted stone fruits. vegetables (e.g. carrots. tomatoes).
- Attach the bowl (arrow on a bowl on dot on the appliance) and rotate as far as possible in a clockwise direction.
- Insert drive shaft into the bowl.
- Screw on the grater with the filter basket as far as possible in a clockwise direction.
- Attach lid for juice centrifuge and rotate in a clockwise direction. The lid lug must be located fully in the slot in the bowl handle.
- Turn the rotary switch to a low-speed setting.
- Add fruit or vegetables through the fill tube and only gently push forward with the pusher. Cut beforehand if necessary.
- After processing, set the rotary switch briefly to high speed and leave the appliance running until all the fruit pulp has been squeezed out.
Warning!
Note the level in The bowl. Maximum processing quantity: 250 g fruit or vegetables.
Blender Fig.H
Never place fingers in the attached blender! A blender will not operate until the lid has been screwed on tight.
Do not remove/attach the blender until the drive is at a standstill.
If processing hot liquids. steam escapes through the funnel in the lid. Add a max. 0.4 litres of hot or frothing!Quid.
Warning! The blender may be damaged. Do not process deep-frozen ingredients (except ice cubes). Do not operate the blender when empty.
- Attach the blender jug (match the arrow on the jug to the arrow on the appliance) and rotate as far as possible in a clockwise direction.
- Add ingredients. Maximum capacity. liquid = 1.25 litres (frothing or hot liquids max. 0.4 litres). Optimal processing capacity – solids = 80 g. • Attach lid and rotate in a clockwise direction. Lid lug must be located fully in the slot in the blender handle.
- Set the rotary switch to the desired setting.
- To add more ingredients. set the rotary switch to 0/off. Remove the lid and add ingredients
- remove the funnel and gradually add solid ingredients through the refill opening or
- pour liquid ingredients through the funnel.
After using the appliance
- Set the rotary switch to 0/off.
- Remove mains plug.
- Remove tool or accessory according to the following description.
- Clean all parts. see “Cleaning and servicing”. Remove the bowl with accessories/tools:
- Rotate the lid in an anti-clockwise direction and remove.
- Remove tool:
– Take tool holder together with universal blade. whisking disc or kneading hook out of the bowl. Remove the tools from the tool holder.
– Grip the carrier disc or the chipper disc by the recessed grips and lift it out of the bowl.
– Turn the carrier disc over and carefully press out the insert from the underside (Fig. E) - Rotate the bowl in an anti-clockwise direction and remove.
Remove the citrus press
- Unscrew the citrus press and remove the bowl.
Remove the juice centrifuge:
- Rotate the lid on the juicer in an anti-clockwise direction and remove.
- Take the grater out of the bowl.
- Remove the bowl.
Remove the blender
- Rotate the blender in an anti-clockwise direction and remove.
- Rotate the lid in an anti-clockwise direction and remove.
Tip: It is recommended to clean the blender immediately after use sees “Cleaning and servicing*. Cleaning and servicing
Never immerse the base unit in water or place it under running water.
Warning!
Surfaces may be damaged. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. Note: If processing e.g. carrots and red cabbage. the plastic parts will become discoloured by a red film which can be removed with a few drops of cooking oil.
Cleaning the base unit
- Remove mains plug.
- Wipe the base unit with a damp cloth. If required. use a little detergent.
- Then dry the base unit.
- Rinse the accessories drawer under running water and leave it to dry. Do not clean in the dishwasher!
Cleaning the bowl and accessories
Grip the universal blade by the edge of the plastic handle only. When not in use. always put the universal blade back into the accessories drawer.
All parts are dishwasher-proof.
Do not wedge plastic parts in the dishwasher as they could warp.
Cleaning the blender
It is recommended to clean the blender immediately after use. This will prevent residue from drying on and attacking the plastic (e.g. by essential oils in herbs). The blender jug (without blade insert). lid and funnel are dishwasher-proof. Do not clean the blade insert in the dishwasher. but under running water (do not soak in water). Tip: Pour a little water and washing-up liquid into the attached blender. Switch to setting M for several seconds. Pour out the water and rinse the blender with clean water.
Taking the blender apart Fig. 11
- Upon the wings. rotate the blade insert in an anti-clockwise direction. The blade insert is released.
- Take blade insert out and remove a sealing ring.
Putting the blender together
Never assemble the blender on the base unit.
- Apply sealing ring on blade insert.
- Insert blade insert from below into blender jug.
- Firmly screw on the blade inserted by the wings in a clockwise direction. Rotate the blade insert at least until a wing covers the mark on the blender jug (position -> Fig. 0 6).
Cleaning the citrus press
Ali parts are dishwasher-proof. It is recommended to rinse the pressing cone immediately after use on all sides under running water. Doing so prevents residue from drying on. Cleaning the juice centrifuge Fig. K
To clean the juice centrifuge remove the filter basket from the disc holder. Pre-rinse parts under running water. Carefully clean the slats of the filter basket so as not to damage them.
Storing the appliance Fig. L
- Remove mains plug.
- Stow the cord in the cord store.
- Stow the tools in the accessories drawer.
- Attach the bowl.
Take all accessory parts out of the bowl and/or blender before use. Only insert the parts needed.
Troubleshooting
Before rectifying a fault, pull out the mains plug.
The Operating indicator flashes if the appliance has been operated incorrectly or the electronic fuse has tripped or the appliance is defective.
Base unit Fault:
The appliance does not work.
Possible cause:
The appliance was overloaded (e.g. tool jammed by food) and the electronic fuse has tripped.
Remedial action:
- Set the rotary switch to 0/off.
- Remove mains plug.
- Eliminate the cause of the overload.
- Switch the appliance on again.
Possible cause:
An attempt was made to attach the bowl or blender to the appliance while switched on.
Remedial action:
Set the rotary switch to 0/off.
Attach the bowl or blender.
Switch the appliance on again.
Accessories
Fault:
The appliance does not start.
Possible cause:
Accessory not correctly attached.
Remedial action:
Set the rotary switch to 0/off.
Attach accessories according to the appropriate instructions in this manual.
Important information
Instructions on disposal
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about the current means of disposal.
Warranty conditions
The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.
Recipes/Ingredients/Processing
| Tool | Speed | Time | Recipes/Ingredients/Processing |
| low/high | approx. 1-2 min | Yeast dough Max. 500 g flour 25 g yeast or 1 packet of dried yeast 225 ml lukewarm milk 1 egg 1 pinch of salt 80 g sugar 60 g fat (lukewarm) The grated rind of half a lemon Add all ingredients (except the milk) to the bowl. Set rotary switch to a low speed for 10 seconds. Add milk and mix at high speed. Ingredients should be at the same temperature. When the dough has a smooth appearance, placed in a warm location. | |
| M | Onions, garlic Amount: from 1 onion, quartered, up to 300 g from 1 clove of garlic up to 300 g Process the onion/garlic until it has been chopped to the required size. | ||
| high | Meat, liver (for mince, steak tartare, etc.) Amount: 50 g–500 g Remove bones, gristle and sinews. Dice the meat. Making sausage meat, stuffing and pâté: Put the meat (beef, pork, veal, poultry, or even fish, etc.) together with other ingredients and spices into the bowl and mix into a dough. |
| Tool | Speed | Time | Recipes/Ingredients/Processing |
| high | approx. 1.5 min— 2 min | Strawberry sorbet 250 g frozen strawberries 100 g icing sugar 180 ml cream •Put all ingredients in the bowl. Switch on immediately, otherwise, the mixture will go lumpy. Mix until a creamy sorbet form. | |
| low/high | Beaten egg white Amount: 2 to 6 egg whites •Whisk at high speed. Set low speed to fold in ingredients. | ||
| low/high | Whipped cream Amount: 200 g-400 g •Whisk at high speed. Set low speed to fold in ingredients. | ||
| highIM | Nuts, almonds Amount: 200 g-400 g •Remove shells completely, otherwise the blender blade will be blunted. Process the onion/garlic until it has been chopped to the required size. | ||
| Pureeing fruit or vegetables (Apple sauce, spinach, carrot and tomato purée; raw or cooked) •Put ingredients and spices into the blender and purée. | |||
| low/high | Mayonnaise 1 egg 1 tsp. mustard 150-200 ml oil 1 tbs. lemon juice or vinegar 1 pinch of salt 1 pinch of sugar Ingredients should be at the same temperature. •Mix all ingredients (except oil) for several seconds at setting 1. •Switch blender to Setting 2, pour the oil slowly through the funnel and mix until the mayonnaise emulsifies. Eat the mayonnaise immediately, do not store it. | ||
| Chocolate-milk 80 g-100 g chocolate approx. 400 ml hot milk •Chop up the chocolate in the blender, add the hot milk and mix briefly. |
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