1. Introduction
The INALSA Fiesta 650-Watt Food Processor is a versatile kitchen appliance designed to simplify various food preparation tasks. Equipped with a powerful 100% pure copper motor, it efficiently handles chopping, dough kneading, slicing, shredding, grating, blending, juicing, and grinding. This manual provides essential information for safe and effective operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
2. Product Components
Your INALSA Fiesta Food Processor comes with the following components:
- Food Processor Base Unit
- Processing Bowl (Unbreakable Polycarbonate, 1L capacity)
- Bowl Cover with Food Pusher
- Blender Jar with Lid (1.5 liters, Break Resistant Polycarbonate)
- Multipurpose Stainless-Steel Jar with Lid (1 liter)
- Chopping Blade
- Kneading Blade (Plastic Blade)
- Egg Whisker / Whisking Disc
- Slicing Cutter
- Fine Shredder
- Coarse Shredder
- French Fry Cutter
- Coconut Shredder
- Cutter Holder Disc with Stem Rod
- Centrifugal Juicer Assembly with Filter
- Citrus Juicer Assembly
- Spatula
- Instruction Manual & Warranty Card
This image displays the main unit, including the blender jar, processing bowl, and various blades and attachments such as the chopping blade, kneading blade, whisking disc, slicing cutter, shredding cutters, French fry cutter, and juicer components.
3. Safety Features
The INALSA Fiesta Food Processor is designed with multiple safety features to ensure user protection during operation:
- Lid Interlock System: The appliance will not operate unless the processing bowl lid and blender jar lid are correctly locked into place. This prevents accidental operation and ensures safety.
- Food Pusher Design: The food pusher is specifically designed to prevent hands from reaching the blades during operation, even accidentally.
- Overload Protector: An overload protector is integrated to automatically shut down the appliance if the motor overheats due to excessive load. This protects the motor from damage. After activation, allow the unit to cool down before pressing the reset button to resume operation.
- Unbreakable Jars: The processing bowl and blender jar are made from unbreakable polycarbonate material, enhancing durability and safety.
This diagram highlights the importance of ensuring jars are properly locked before operation and refers to the user manual for assembly details. It also indicates the operating noise level.
This image clearly shows the difference between an unlocked and correctly locked processing bowl, demonstrating how the safety mechanism prevents operation if not properly secured.
This image points out the location of the overload protector reset button on the base of the food processor.
Video 1: Demonstrates the unbreakable jar and safety features like the food pusher and lid interlock system, ensuring the appliance only runs when securely assembled.
4. Setup and Assembly
Before first use, ensure all parts are clean. Follow these general steps for assembly:
- Place the main unit on a stable, flat surface.
- Attach the desired jar (processing bowl, blender jar, or multipurpose jar) to the base unit. Ensure it clicks into place.
- Insert the appropriate blade or attachment into the jar.
- Secure the lid onto the jar, aligning the markings and rotating until it locks. The appliance will not start if the lid is not properly locked.
- Plug the appliance into a suitable power outlet.
5. Operating Instructions
The INALSA Fiesta offers three speed settings and a pulse function for precise control over your food preparation.
5.1. Chopping
Use the chopping blade in the processing bowl for tasks like chopping onions, ginger, garlic, chillies, or cauliflower. The double-bladed knife is also effective for mincing meat.
Video 2: Demonstrates mincing meat and chopping onions, ginger, garlic, chillies, and cauliflower using the chopping blade.
5.2. Slicing
Attach the slicing cutter to the cutter holder disc and place it in the processing bowl. Use the food pusher to guide vegetables like cucumbers, cabbage, or potatoes for uniform slices.
This image shows the different types of blades available for various cutting needs.
Video 3: Shows how to use the slicing cutter for cucumbers, cabbage, and potatoes.
5.3. Shredding
Select either the fine or coarse shredding cutter based on your recipe. This is ideal for shredding vegetables like lauki (bottle gourd), carrots, or mooli (radish).
Video 4: Demonstrates shredding lauki, carrots, and mooli using the shredding cutters.
5.4. Kneading Dough
Use the plastic kneading blade in the processing bowl. Add flour and gradually add water through the food pusher opening while the appliance is running on a low speed or pulse function until a smooth dough forms. This is suitable for wheat, maize, millet flour, and gram flour.
Video 5: Shows the process of kneading dough using the plastic blade, highlighting how to adjust consistency by adding water or flour.
5.5. Blending
The 1.5L blender jar is ideal for milkshakes, smoothies, purees (e.g., tomato puree), and batters for vadas, idlis, and dosas. Ensure the lid is securely fastened before operating.
Video 6: Shows the blending jar being attached to the main unit.
Video 7: Demonstrates preparing batter for vadas, idlis, and dosas, and making milkshakes.
5.6. Juicing
Use the centrifugal juicer assembly for extracting juice from fruits and vegetables like carrots and oranges. The citrus juicer assembly is specifically for citrus fruits.
Video 8: Shows the process of making carrot and orange juice using the centrifugal juicer.
5.7. Grinding
The 1L multipurpose stainless-steel jar is designed for dry grinding spices (masala) and wet grinding for chutneys. It can also be used for making onion paste.
Video 9: Demonstrates dry grinding spices for masala and preparing chutney, as well as making onion paste.
6. Cleaning and Maintenance
Proper cleaning and maintenance ensure the longevity and hygiene of your food processor:
- Always unplug the appliance before cleaning.
- Wash all removable parts (jars, lids, blades, attachments) with warm, soapy water immediately after use.
- Rinse thoroughly and dry completely before storing.
- The main unit (motor base) should be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Never immerse the motor base in water.
- The appliance is not dishwasher safe.
Video 10: Shows how easily the processing bowl can be cleaned with water after use.
7. Troubleshooting
If you experience a burning smell when running the unit for the first time, this is normal. It is due to the motor varnish heating up for the first time and should not recur in subsequent uses. If the appliance stops due to overheating, allow it to cool down, then press the overload protector reset button located at the bottom of the unit.
8. Specifications
- Brand: Inalsa
- Model Name: Fiesta
- Power: 650 Watts (100% Pure Copper Motor)
- Power Source: Electric (AC 230 V)
- Product Dimensions: 32.1D x 37.7W x 44.3H Centimeters
- Color: White and Grey
- Bowl Capacity: 1 Liters (Processing Bowl)
- Blender Jar Capacity: 1.5 Liters
- Multipurpose Jar Capacity: 1 Liter
- Number of Speeds: 3 + Pulse Function
- Blade Material: Stainless Steel
- Special Feature: Built-in Grinder, Overload Protector
- Item Weight: 7 kg 710 g
9. Warranty and Support
The INALSA Fiesta Food Processor comes with a 5-year warranty on the motor and a 2-year warranty on the product. For any support or queries, please contact customer care at 9773982065, or email customercare@inalsa.co.in. You can also visit their website at inalsaappliances.com. Support is available from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
