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MAGIMIX Le Duo Plus XL Instructions For Use Manual

Summary of Le Duo Plus XL

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    Le duo.

  • Page 3: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for use introduction 2 important safeguards 3 description 5 fitting/removing the parts 7 using the citrus press 8 using the juicer 9 using the smoothie m ix 10 using the veg cutter 11 cleaning 14 fruit & vegetables golden rules 16 advice from our dieticians 17 vitamins and mineral salts...

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    2 introduction we all know just how good fruit and vegetables are for us. There are 1001 ways of preparing them, but juices are a particularly simple and enjoyable means of increasing our daily intake. This is why magimix has created le duo, a unique appliance that can turn all your fruit and vegeta...

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    Important safeguards when using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: • read through all the instructions carefully. • to avoid the risk of electric shock, never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid. • this appliance is not i...

  • Page 6: Important Safeguards

    4 important safeguards ! • press the 0 button and wait for all the moving parts to stop before removing the lid. • never use your appliance outside • this appliance is intended solely for domestic use. • the following usages are not covered by the warranty: in kitchen areas reserved for personnel in...

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    5 description citrus press ideal for citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruits. Result: quick-to-make juice with no pips and exactly the right amount of pulp. Juice extractor ideal for firm-fleshed fruit and vegetables, such as apples, carrots, melons and cucumbers. Result: a clear juice...

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    6 description pusher large citrus cone spatula citrus press basket lever arm bowl spout motor base * depending on the model ** the function is engraved on the disc: r/g = grater, e/s = slicer the numbers indicate the thickness of the cut (e.G. 2 = 2 mm) juice extractor basket removable rim small cit...

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    Fitting/removing the parts note: your appliance will only start if both the bowl and the lid (or the citrus press basket) are locked into place. When not using your appliance, only turn the lid (or the citrus press basket) partway, so that it is not locked into position. Assembly: lower the bowl ont...

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    8 using the citrus press lower the citrus press basket into the bowl and turn it anticlockwise until it locks into position. Choose the cone according to the size of your citrus fruit. The larger cone should always be fitted onto the smaller one. Lower the cone onto the motor shaft. Position the lev...

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    Using the juice extractor basket if your appliance starts to vibrate, switch it off and empty the juicer basket. For maximum yield, apply gentle pressure via the pusher so that the fruit (or vegetables) come into direct contact with the grater. At the end of the operation, wait a few seconds for the...

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    10 10 using the smoothiemix place the discharge disc at the bottom of the bowl. 3 4 insert the paddle into the juicer basket. 6 7 assembly: lay the rim flat on the edge of the basket and press it down all around until it is completely horizontal (the rim ends should be aligned). 1 2 slide the juicer...

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    Using the veg cutter lower the midi bowl onto the motor shaft inside the bowl. Slide the disc support onto the motor shaft. Position the disc on top of the disc support, with the relevant function and thickness indicators uppermost. If the disc doesn't fit correctly turn anti-clockwise until it is s...

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    12 using the veg cutter insert your fruit or vegetables. Slicing: stand long fruit and vegetables (carrots, leeks, etc.) upright and make sure they fill the feed tube. Round fruit and vegetables (apples, tomatoes, etc.) can be cut in half, if necessary. Switch the machine on and press down using the...

  • Page 15: 600 G Max

    13 maximum processing capacity 600 g max grated or sliced fruit and vegetables = = = = ¼ = = = ¼ equivalents based on medium-sized fruit and vegetables. It is very important not to exceed the maximum processing capacity. If you hear a rubbing sound, switch the appliance off immediately. Empty the bo...

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    14 cleaning always unplug your appliance before you clean it. Clean all the parts immediately after use (water and washing-up liquid). Bowl: push the spout into the cleaning position. Citrus press: unclip the lever arm by pulling the tab free. Juicer: remove the rim. Press towards the inside where i...

  • Page 18: Respect  The  Seasons.

    Golden rules respect the seasons. No more strawberries in january! Seasonal fruit, picked when ripe, near you and just before you eat it, has far more flavour and far greater nutritional value than fruit that has ripened in your fridge or in the hold of a ship. What’s more, it’s good for the planet!...

  • Page 19: Apple

    17 advice from our dieticians apple select firm fruit with good skin. There are hundreds of varieties to choose from, ranging from the tart and refreshing granny smith to the milder, sweeter golden delicious. Wash them and process them directly in the juicer without peeling or deseeding them. Benefi...

  • Page 20: Beetroot

    Advice from our dieticians beetroot choose firm ones that are not too big. Scrape and cut into pieces before processing them in the juicer. As it is often difficult to find raw beetroots in the shops, you can used cooked ones, bearing in mind that their nutritional value will be slightly lower. Bene...

  • Page 21: Carrot

    Advice from our dieticians 19 carrot select very hard carrots with a smooth, undamaged skin. There is no need to peel them, providing you scrub them well before cutting them into pieces. Make sure you always have a supply of fresh carrots to hand, as carrot juice serves as the basis for a host of co...

  • Page 22: Coconut

    Benefits: citrus fruit are extremely valuable for combating stress and tiredness. Although they taste acidic, they actually have a useful alkalinizing effect in the system, neutralizing the acid ash left by all the meat we consume. Coconut choose a coconut that is heavy for its size and does not hav...

  • Page 23: Ginger

    Advice from our dieticians ginger only use firm, fresh roots with no wrinkles. You only need a small piece of ginger root and this must always be processed in the juicer before the other fruit and vegetables, when making zingy cocktails. Benefits: ginger is rich in minerals, but poor in sodium. It i...

  • Page 24: Lychee

    Advice from our dieticians benefits: all lettuce varieties (except for the iceberg) contain high levels of vitamin k, which promotes blood coagulation. Lychee choose lychees with pink or red husks. Tinned lychees are easy to find, but the flavour of fresh fruit is vastly superior. Remove the husks a...

  • Page 25: Passion Fruit

    Advice from our dieticians 23 passion fruit choose fruit that is heavy in the hand, with slightly wrinkled skin (if it is too wrinkled, the flesh will be dry). Cut in half and scoop the flesh out with a tsp. Its very fragrant taste will enhance many different cocktails. Benefits: passion fruit is hi...

  • Page 26: Pineapple

    Advice from our dieticians of lycopene, are thought to protect the cardiovascular system. Persimmons have a high mineral content, including potassium, which has a mildly diuretic effect. Pineapple choose one that is heavy and fragrant. A pineapple is ripe if you can easily pull a leaf away from the ...

  • Page 27: Tomato

    Advice from our dieticians 25 damp kitchen paper (washing them in a bowl of water makes them watery), then hull them. Benefits: these early summer fruits replace citrus fruit (winter fruits) as a source of vitamin c. Tomato select ripe tomatoes with a good red colour. Wash them and remove their stal...

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    26 the benefits of vitamins and minerals nutrients benefits vitamin c vitamin e vitamin k calcium magnesium sodium zinc good for eyesight, growth and skin. Provitamin a protects the organism against free radicals. By stimulating our organism’s defences against infectious agents (bacteria or viruses)...

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    27 which are the best sources of these vitamins and minerals? Nutrients which fruit and vegetables contain the most?* vitamin b9 vitamin c vitamin d vitamin e vitamin k calcium iron magnesium potassium sodium zinc carrot, parsley, spinach, fennel, sorrel, mango, green cabbage, watercress, pumpkin, m...

  • Page 30

    Kids’ corner getting your kids to eat fruit and vegetables can sometimes be a struggle. Here are a few useful tips! Spark their curiosity: take them to the market to introduce them to different types of fruit and vegetables. Get them to taste them, touch them or guess their identity (with or without...

  • Page 31

    Spring.

  • Page 32: Cucumber, Carrot & Lime

    30 serves 2 glasses ½ cucumber 3 medium-sized carrots ½ lime wash and peel the vegetables. Peel the lime. Put all the ingredients through the juicer, starting with the lime, and drink immediately. Not only refreshing, but good for your skin. Cucumber, carrot & lime preparation: 5 min spring serves 2...

  • Page 33: Apple & Strawberry

    31 spring serves 2 glasses 2 apples 200g strawberries wash and hull the strawberries. Set two aside for decoration. Wash the apples and cut into pieces. Put the strawberries through the smoothie m ix first, followed by the apples. Combine and serve straightaway. For a novel twist, add a few basil le...

  • Page 34: Gazpacho

    32 spring serves 400ml 1 / 2 cucumber 250g greek yoghurt chives mint salt & pepper 1 dash lemon juice wash and roughly peel the cucumber. Cut into pieces and put through the juicer or smoothie m ix . Whisk the cucumber juice with the yoghurts, add the chopped mint and chives according to taste, and ...

  • Page 36: Asparagus Foam

    34 spring equipment: espuma gun (soda siphon) serves 6 1 bunch green asparagus chicken stock 250ml single cream 2 sheets gelatine wash and peel the asparagus spears, discarding the tough, woody bases. Set six spears aside. Chop the remainder into small pieces. Immerse the asparagus in a pan of hot c...

  • Page 38: Homemade Ketchup

    36 spring serves ½ litre of coulis (after reduction) 1kg ripe tomatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp sugar 2 garlic cloves 1 bunch fresh basil salt & pepper wash the tomatoes and cut into pieces. Pour the olive oil into a large frying pan and briefly fry the crushed garlic cloves with the sugar, salt and p...

  • Page 40: Spring Clafoutis

    38 spring serves 4 3 eggs 500ml single cream 1 small courgette 1 carrot 1 small turnip ½ red pepper 1 onion 8 cherry tomatoes chives, thyme pinch ground nutmeg 1 knob butter salt & pepper preheat your oven to 170 °c (gas mark 3). Wash the vegetables and peel them if necessary. Using the 4mm grater, ...

  • Page 42: Sour Jam

    40 spring serves 2-3 jars 350g rhubarb 150g green tomatoes 10g ground cinnamon 350g jam sugar wash and peel the rhubarb. Slice the rhubarb and green tomatoes, using the 4-mm slicing disc. Place the rhubarb and tomatoes in a large bowl, cover with the sugar and cinnamon and set aside for 2 hours. Tra...

  • Page 43

    Summer.

  • Page 44: Apricot, Plum & Lemon

    42 serves 2 glasses 4 apricots 4 plums ½ lemon wash and stone the apricots and plums. Peel the lemon. Process the apricots and plums in the smoothie m ix . If the mixture is too thick for your liking, dilute it with a little cold water. Enjoy. Apricot, plum & lemon preparation: 5 min serves 2 glasse...

  • Page 45: Milkshake

    43 summer serves 2 large glasses 1 pear 150g blueberries 200ml milk 2 tsp honey 1 tbsp wheat germ 1 tbsp ground almonds wash the pear and cut into pieces. Wash the blueberries. Put the fruit through the smoothie m ix. Transfer the resulting fruit nectar to a jug and whisk in the remaining ingredient...

  • Page 46: Fuchsia Pink

    Serves 4 glasses ¼ watermelon 6 large strawberries 1 lime 200ml cold earl grey tea mint leaves brew a cup of weak earl grey tea and chill. Remove the skin of the watermelon and cut the flesh into pieces (no need to remove the pips). Peel and quarter the lime. Gently wipe the strawberries with a piec...

  • Page 48: Watermelon Gazpacho

    46 serves 6 ½ watermelon 1 cucumber 3 tomatoes 1 bunch mint 1 tsp red wine vinegar 3 tbsp olive oil salt & pepper peel the watermelon and cucumber. Wash, destalk and halve the tomatoes. Process all the above ingredients in the smoothie m ix (or juicer) starting with the mint, then the tomatoes. Stir...

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    48 serves 4 1 large melon 300g raspberries ½ lemon 3 tbsp icing sugar fresh mint cut the melon into quarters and remove the rind and seeds. Slice the flesh in the veg cutter with the 4-mm slicing disc. Set aside. Briefly wash the raspberries and process them in the smoothie m ix . Add a dash of lemo...

  • Page 52: Blueberry Sorbet

    50 serves approximately 1 litre 600g blueberries 50g caster sugar 300ml water boil the sugar and 300ml water in a saucepan. When it reaches a syrupy consistency, remove from the heat. Wash the blueberries and place them in the syrup while it is still hot. Process in the smoothie m ix and leave to co...

  • Page 54: Plum Fruit Paste

    52 serves approx. 60 squares 600g plums ½ lemon 700g sugar pectin* wash the plums and poach in simmering water. Drain and stone. Process the fruit in the smoothie m ix , then add a dash of lemon juice. If using powdered pectin, mix it in a bowl with 75g sugar. Sprinkle it over the coulis and stir in...

  • Page 55

    Autumn.

  • Page 56: Beetroot, Apple & Fennel

    54 serves 2 glasses 1 small cooked beetroot 1 granny smith apple 1 small fennel bulb peel the cooked beetroot. Wash the apple and fennel and cut into pieces. Set aside a few fennel plumes for decoration. Put all the ingredients through the juicer, starting with the beetroot. Serve immediately and en...

  • Page 58: Fennel, Tomato & Lemon

    56 serves 2 glasses ½ bunch watercress ½ bunch parsley 4 carrots 1 lemon wash the vegetables. Peel the carrots if they are not organic, and top and tail them. Peel the lemon. Process all the ingredients in the juicer, starting with the watercress and parsley and ending with the carrots. A very stimu...

  • Page 59: Orange, Fennel & Mint

    Serves 2 glasses 3 oranges 1 fennel bulb 10 mint leaves wash the fennel and cut into large pieces. Wash the mint leaves and put 6 of them through the juicer with the fennel. Set aside the juice. Next, juice the oranges in the citrus press. Combine the two juices and serve immediately. Decorate with ...

  • Page 60: Pear & Celery

    Serves 2 glasses 3 pears 1 celery stick ground ginger wash the pears and celery. Process in the juicer or the smoothie m ix . Sprinkle with a little ground ginger and enjoy. You can also process a small piece of fresh ginger with the fruit for some extra punch. Pear & celery preparation: 5 min or se...

  • Page 62: Grape & Raspberry Yoghurt

    60 serves 4 glasses 300g raspberries 1 large bunch black grapes 300g creamy yoghurt 100ml milk ½ tsp white pepper 2 tsp honey briefly rinse the raspberries and set a few aside for decoration. Wash the grapes and strip them from the bunch. Process the fruit in the smoothie m ix . Whisk the yoghurt, m...

  • Page 64: With Orange & Carrot

    62 serves 6 1 small hokkaido squash 5 carrots 2 potatoes 1 orange chicken stock 100ml single cream 10g butter ground cinnamon ground ginger salt & pepper wash and peel the potatoes, carrots and squash. Slice the vegetables with veg cutter attachment, using the 4-mm slicer (remember to empty the midi...

  • Page 66: Persimmon Chutney

    64 serves 400ml 1 onion 2 large, ripe persimmons 1 sprig thyme 1 bayleaf 1 tsp sherry vinegar 1 tbsp honey 25g toasted pine nuts 10g butter wash the persimmons, remove the calyces and cut the fruit into large pieces. Process in the smoothie m ix . Soften the chopped onion in butter and add the persi...

  • Page 67

    Winter.

  • Page 68: Pineapple, Mango & Kiwi

    66 serves 2 glasses ½ medium-sized pineapple 1 small mango 1 kiwi fruit peel the fruit and stone the mango. Cut the flesh into large pieces. Put all the fruit through the smoothie m ix , ending with the pineapple. You can also use the juicer, but the yield will be lower. If you find this juice too t...

  • Page 69: Apple Milk Drink

    Serves 2 glasses 2 kiwi fruit 1 granny smith apple 150ml milk 1 tbsp mint syrup peel the kiwi fruit and wash the apple. Cut the fruit into pieces and put through the juicer. Transfer the juice to a jug and whisk in the milk and mint syrup. Drink immediately. Apple milk drink preparation: 5 min serve...

  • Page 70: A Taste Of Thai

    68 serves 2 glasses 10 lychees ¼ pineapple 1 apple 200ml coconut milk 1cm lemongrass* peel and stone the lychees. Peel the pineapple and cut into large pieces. Wash the apple. Process the lemongrass in the smoothie m ix , followed by the lychees, then the pineapple and lastly the apple. Stir in the ...

  • Page 72: Pomegranate Syrup

    70 serves approx. ½ litre syrup 3 pomegranates sugar ½ lemon peel the pomegranates and collect the seeds, making sure you remove all the bitter white pith. Put the seeds through the juicer. Combine the pomegranate juice with an equal volume of sugar in a small, thick-bottomed saucepan. Bring to the ...

  • Page 74: Herby Sweet Potato Salad

    72 serves 6 6 ‘golden ball’ turnips 1 tsp sugar 100ml single cream 40g butter 1 vanilla pod salt peel the turnips and cut into pieces. Slit the vanilla pod lengthways and scrape the seeds out. Cook the turnip for 20 minutes in 1 litre water, with the sugar, salt and half the butter. Process the turn...

  • Page 76: Spicy Citrus Sauce

    74 serves 4 2 juice oranges 1 grapefruit 1 lemon 1 generous pinch ground saffron 1 pinch ground espelette pepper 1 tbsp honey juice the fruit in the citrus press. Transfer the juice to a thick-bottomed saucepan. Add the honey, saffron and espelette pepper. Reduce over a low heat for approximately 15...

  • Page 78

    76 serves 3-4 jars 1.5kg granny smith apples 1kg sugar pectin* 1 lemon 1 orange 1 tsp cinnamon wash the apples. Blend half in the juicer, empty the basket, then blend the rest of the apples. Juice the orange and lemon with the citrus press and add their juice to that of the apples. Weigh the juice. ...

  • Page 80: Spring

    78 index of recipes spring cucumber, carrot and lime p. 30 power cocktail p. 30 strawberry and banana nectar p. 30 apple and strawberry p. 31 kitchen garden p. 31 greek-style cream of cucumber p. 32 gazpacho p. 32 asparagus foam p. 34 passata di pomodori (tomato coulis) p. 36 homemade ketchup p. 36 ...

  • Page 81: Autumn

    79 index of recipes autumn beetroot, apple and fennel p. 54 broccoli and pineapple p. 54 detox juice p. 54 watercress, parsley, carrot and lemon p. 56 fennel, tomato and lemon p. 56 guava, apple and raspberry p. 57 orange, fennel and mint p. 57 pear and celery p. 58 grape, carrot and lemon p. 58 pop...

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