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Marking Scheme SEC Home Economics

Main Session 2019

MATSEC Examinations Board

Marking Scheme (Main Session 2019): SEC Home Economics

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A. PAPER 1 1. a.

• The correct temperature (½)

• Time (½)

• Food (½)

• Moisture/Water (½) b. i.

• buy fresh ingredients that are not out of date (1)

• store food in the appropriate place as soon as possible (1) ii.

• Ensure that a separate knife and chopping board are used for the raw chicken and salad vegetables to avoid cross contamination (1)

• Wash hands often (1) Accept other valid answers.

c. Piping hot temperature is a temperature of 72˚C or higher which is hot enough to kill all food poisoning bacteria. (1)

(Total: 7 marks)

2.

a. Butter, double cream, streaky bacon, lard (½ x 4 = 2) b.

• Overweight / Obesity (1)

• Coronary heart disease / Heart attack (1)

• Accept other valid answers. c.

• Choose low fat dairy products such as skimmed milk and ricotta cheese (1)

• Remove any visible fat from food e.g. from bacon (1)

• Remove skin from chicken (1)

• Accept other valid answers. d.

• Steaming (½)

• Grilling (½)

• Accept other valid answers. e.

i.

• Use wholegrain rice/pasta (1)

• Use plenty of vegetables with their skin on where possible (1)

ii.

• Use wholemeal flour for the cake (1)

• Use dried fruit with the cake (1) Accept other valid answers.

(Total: 12 marks)


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3. a.

• To help children acquire healthy eating habits (1)

• To help children have a healthy weight/reduce child obesity (1)

• Accept other valid answers. b.

• Pasta salad (1)

• Rice salad (1)

• Couscous salad (1)

• Pitta bread with healthy filling (1)


• The packed lunch should be substantial and filling (1)

• It should be healthy and nutritious (1)

• It should have a good taste that Ben enjoys (1)

• It should include a variety of textures (1)

• Accept other valid answers.

d. Re-usable plastic lunch box. (1)

(Total: 11 marks)

4. a. Staple food is a term which is used when referring to foods that form a major part of the diet. (½)

b.

i. Breakfast Cereal 2 (½) ii.

• Breakfast Cereal 2 is lower in calories. (1)

• Breakfast Cereal 2 is lower in total fat and lower in saturated fat. (1)

• It has a lower amount of sugar. (1)

• Accept other valid answer. c.

• Baked rice (½)

• Risotto (½)

• Rice salad (½)

• Rice balls (½)


• Healthier especially since it has more fibre. (1)

• It has a good taste. (1)

• Accept other valid answers. (Total: 8 marks)


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5. a. Any four from:

High in protein, good source of fat, good source of Vitamin A, good source of Vitamin B, good source of Vitamin D, good source of calcium, high in iron. (½ x 4 = 2)

b. A Yolk, B White, C Chalazae (½ x 3 = 1½) c.

• It is the protective coating of an egg. (½)


• Whisking: cakes or sponge. (½, ½)

• Setting: Quiche Lorraine, lemon curd. (½, ½)

• Binding: Hamburgers, fish cakes, baked pasta or rice. (½, ½)

• Coating: Chicken in breadcrumbs, breaded fish. (½, ½)


e. Storage: Eggs (not cracked) should be stored in the refrigerator after purchase and not kept for long periods. (1)

Safe preparation: Eggs should be thoroughly cooked before being served. (1)

(Total: 10 marks) 6.

a.

• For the formation of strong bones and teeth (1)

• Helps blood to clot after an injury. (1)


b. Vitamin D (1)

c.

Calcium: any three Vitamin: any three

Milk, yoghurt, cheese, fish with bones Oily fish, liver, eggs, margarine/ butter

(½ x 6 = 3)

d. The effect of sunlight on the skin. (1)

e. Deficiency in childhood: Rickets (½)

Deficiency in adulthood: Osteoporosis (½) f.

• Gender: more common in females (especially post-menopausal women) (1)

• Diet: a lack of calcium and vitamin D in the diet (1)



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7. a. Any four: eggs, peanuts, cows’ milk, wheat, fish, shellfish, nuts, soya beans and rice. (½ x 4 = 2)

b. Products: wheat, barley, oats and rye. (½ x 4 = 2)

c.

• Weight loss as the person is not absorbing food properly so cannot get enough energy and the body has to use up its fat stores. (1)

• Lack of energy and tiredness as not enough food is absorbed to provide energy. (1)

• Diarrhoea as the intestines are damaged and therefore the faeces are not properly made. (1)


d. Gluten (1)

e. Main meal: Grilled salmon with boiled vegetables and mashed potatoes (1) Dessert: Baked apples filled with raisins, nuts and cinnamon (1)

Accept any other possible answer. (Total: 10 marks)

8. a.

Food additives Function

i. Emulsifiers Help fats (e.g. oil) and water to mix (as would normally

separate).

ii. Anti-caking

agents

Stop crystals and powders like salt and cocoa from sticking

together.

iii. Stabilizer Prevent ingredients from separating after they have been

blended.

iv. Antioxidant Prevent fat in food combining with oxygen and becoming rancid.

(½ x 4 = 2) (1 x 4 = 4)

b.

• To preserve food. (1)

• To improve the colour, flavour or texture of food. (1)

c. An E-number shows that the additive has been accepted as safe by the countries of the European Union. (1)

d. Some people are sensitive to certain additives and need to avoid them. (1) (Award ½ mark if candidates write “to know what they are buying”.)

(Total: 10 marks)


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9. a. Yeast (½ mark)

b. Carbon dioxide and ethanol/alcohol (½, ½)

c. Type of flour: Strong flour (½)

Reason for choice: As the strong flour has a high gluten content (2) (Award ½ mark if candidates write “Helps dough to rise”.)

d. Warmth, moisture, food. (½ x 3 = 1½) e.

• Savoury dishes: Pizza, Focaccia. (½, ½)

• Sweet dishes: Tea ring, Qagħaq tal-Ħmira. (½, ½)


f. Any five: caraway seeds, pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, oats, bran, nuts, Chaia seeds. (½ x 5 = 2½)

(Total: 10 marks)

10. a.

• Keep the product safe and prevent it from any damage. (1)

• Keep food in a hygienic condition to make it easy to store and to transport. (1)

• Keep the product clean and prevent it from contamination. (1)


b. i.

• It is re-usable. (1)

• It is a strong material. (1)

• Can be recycled. (1) ii.

• It can break easily. (1)

• It is quite heavy. (1)

• Not as cheap as other materials to produce. (1) Accept other valid answers.

c.

• Jam (½)

• Peanut butter (½)


• Look for packaging that carries the recycling symbols. (1)

• Avoid using disposable packaging. (1)



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B. PAPER 2A Section ONE 1.

a. Organic farming is a term that refers to farming that uses traditional, non-intensive methods without the use of artificial fertilisers, pesticides or growth hormones. (2)

b.

• More natural since no artificial fertilisers and pesticides are used. (1)

• Better for our health since the products are produced without agrochemicals and other poisons that may have a negative effect on humans. (1)


• Usually harder to look after crops since they are more corruptible in illnesses because chemical fertilisers and pesticides are not used in organic farming. (1)

• May find it harder to sell his products since they are sold at a more expensive price. (1)


i. Euro Leaf (1) ii. The Euro Leaf is a label of organic products certified by the EU. (1)

e. i. GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms. (1) ii. Non-GMO foods are produced in a natural way. (1)

Accept other valid answer. (Total: 10 marks) 2.

a. i. Folic acid reduces the chances of a baby being born with a neural tube defect such as spina bifida. (1) ii.

• Potatoes (½)

• Fortified breakfast cereals (½)


Liver and liver products contain high levels of vitamin A in the form of retinol that when taken during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. (1)

c. i.

• Breast milk does not need to be mixed and cannot be prepared incorrectly. (1)

• The milk contains antibodies that help to protect babies against infections. (1) ii.

• May be too tiring and demanding for the mother. (1)

• Unless milk is expressed, only the mother can feed the baby. (1) Accept other valid answers.

d.

• Maternity leave (½)

• Parental leave (½)

• Accept other valid answers. e.

• He can change the baby’s nappy. (1)


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• He can help in washing and in changing/putting on the baby’s clothes. (1)


3.

a.

• The name and description of the food (1)

• An ingredients list (1)

• The date mark (1)


i. No (½) ii. This is because a strawberry yoghurt must be made with real strawberries. On the other hand, if it

is strawberry flavoured, it means it has no strawberries in it at all. (2) iii. Yoghurt tub A (½)

c. i.

• You can do it any time from the comfort of your own home. (1)

• Ideal for people who have a very busy lifestyle. (1) ii.

• You would be missing out on the actual shopping experience. (1)

• You need quite some time to actually do the shopping online. (1) Accept other valid answers.


a. A physical disability is a limitation on a person's body functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina. (1)

b. Special equipment has to be bought; siblings may feel neglected; extra money may be needed; activities for the family may be limited; constant care is needed; can lead to a lot of stress and worry on the family.

(½ x 6 = 3) c.

i.

• doing some shopping. (1)

• staying with the child whilst the parents carry out some errands. (1) ii.

• passing some free time with the child perhaps playing a game together. (1)

• inviting the child at home. (1) Accept other valid answers.

d. Advantage:

• He may become fully independent (1) Disadvantage:

• He may need help to do some tasks/chores at home (1) Accept other valid answers.

(Total: 10 marks)


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Section TWO 5. a.

i. Advantage: clothes can be added after the wash has started (1) Disadvantage: uses more kitchen or wash room space as it cannot have a worktop built over it (1)

ii. Advantage: gentle clothes including woollen items can be washed (1) Disadvantage: low lather detergent needs to be used (1)

Accept other valid answers. b.

• Child locks stop children’s fingers altering programme settings once a wash has started and the washing machine door locks to stop children from opening the door. (1)

• Overflow and leak prevention systems detect any potential problems and cuts off the water supply if it detects something wrong preventing floods. (1)

• Accept other valid answers. c. A washing powder or liquid helps to make the water ‘wetter’ so that it soaks into fabric immediately,

breaks up grease, dirt and particles. (1) d.

• biological detergents, synthetic detergent, heavy duty detergent, cool water detergent, light duty or soft detergent, low lather detergent, non-ionic detergent.

(½ mark) e. Any two: enzymes/ optical brighteners/ perfume/ suds stabilisers/ phosphates/ bleaches. (½, ½)

f.

Enzymes – to break up proteins stains. (1) Optical brighteners – to make whites look brighter. (1) Accept other correct answers.

g. Any two: phosphate free detergent/ biodegradable detergent/ concentrated detergent/ recycled or refillable bottles/ chlorine free/ low in surfactant content. (1, 1)

h. i. To ensure that zips keep fasten smoothly after washing and they do not tear other clothes in the

same washing load whilst washing. (1) ii. So that all items such as tissues, coins, paper money etc. could be removed before washing as

these will end up in the machine and damage it. (1) iii. As the new garment can run colour on other clothes. (1) iv. To turn hard water into soft water and make the detergent more efficient whilst at the same

time help washing machines not to form scum inside. (1)

i. Benefit: (Any one) dry up clothes quickly/ will save time and effort/ dry clothes on a rainy day (1) Weakness: (Any one) add up an extra cost of machine / uses up a considerable amount of electricity (1) Accept other correct answers.

j. Alternative method to dry laundry: Line dry clothes outside (½) Reason: costs nothing and drying clothes outside would benefit from the bleaching effect of the sun. (1)

(Total: 20 marks)


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6. a.

• Through play, children learn various things about what is around them. (1)

• When playing with others they learn to socialise. (1)


• Choose toys that are suitable for the child’s age and ability. (1)

• Make sure toys do not have any sharp edges. (1)

• Ensure that paint is non-toxic. (1)

• Check that there aren’t any small parts that can easily be removed. (1)


• He can learn the shapes. (1)

• He can learn the colours. (1)

• He can learn to count. (1)


d.

Toy Recommended age group

Activity learning table 1 to 3 years

Cot mobile 0 to 1 year

Baby walker 1 to 3 years

Papers and scissors 3 to 5 years

(½ x 4 = 2) e.

Safety gadget Accident being prevented

Safety gates near stairs Falls

Rubber corner covers Bruises

Electric plug socket covers Electric shock

(1, 1, 1) f.

i.

• The child must sit up with the head tilted slightly forward. (1)

• Apply pressure on the bridge of the nose using dressing gauze. (1) ii.

• Remove clothing from the injured part and apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth on the injured area. (1)

• Seek medical care. Do not allow the child to eat, in case surgery is needed. (1)

g.

• Encourage them to wash their teeth at least twice a day. (1)

• Take them for regular dental check-ups. (1)



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7. a. Labour saving devices are small electrical appliances used to prepare or cook food in a short time and facilitate the task. (1)

b.

Equipment and Name Correct purpose One dish or beverage

Microwave oven

Reheats food quickly. Also cooks

a wide variety of foods very

quickly.

Reheating a pasta dish.

Liquidiser/Blender

Reduces solids to either liquids

or smooth pates.

Vegetable soup, banana

milk shake, hummus.

Hand-held mixer Beats and whisks in mixtures Sponge cake, Swiss roll.

Food steamer

Food is cooked by steam

generated by water.

Fish with steamed rice

and steamed vegetables.

Name (½ x 4 = 2)

Purpose (1 x 4 = 4) Dish / beverage (½ x 4 = 2)

c. i. Advantage: (Any one) can whisk, cream, makes dough, kneads pastry and mixes. (1) Disadvantage: (Any one) expensive to purchase/ may take up a lot of work space. (1)

Accept other valid answers. ii.

Name: K-Beater

Use: for combining any mixture that has a normal to heavy consistency such as cakes,

biscuits, pastry.

Name: Dough hook

Use: Suitable for kneading all kinds of dough and heavier pastries.

Name: Balloon whisk

Use: to whisk for whisking egg whites, whipping, creaming ingredients or for light cake

mixtures and batters.

Name (½ x 3 = 1½) Use (1 x 3= 3)

iii.

• Use appropriate attachment for making different tasks. (1)

• Ensure to carry out maintenance and arrange faulty parts. (1)


i. Keeping the water warm would be useful if the office has to provide tea/ coffee to visitors/ for meetings. (1)

ii. Clear view allows someone with hearing difficulties to view when water is boiling. (1)

Accept other valid answers. e. Kitemark (½)

(Total: 20 marks)


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C. PAPER 2B Section ONE

1. a. i. Organic farming uses traditional non-intensive methods, without artificial fertilisers, pesticides or

growth hormones. (1) b. i. Organic farming:

• More natural since no artificial fertilisers and pesticides are used. (1)

• Better for our health since the products are produced without agrochemicals and other poisons that may have a negative effect on humans. (1)

ii. Traditional farming methods:

• Plants grown in this way are less corruptible in illness because of the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides. (1)

• Such produce is easy to sell. (1) Accept other valid answers.

c. i. Euroleaf (1) ii. The Euro Leaf is a label of organic products certified by the EU. (1) iii. True (1)

d. ii. Scientists alter genes and change certain features of a plant. (1)

e. Non-GMO foods are produced in a natural way. (Accept other valid answers) (1) (Total: 10 marks) 2. a.

• Visit the doctor regularly for her ante-natal check-ups. (1)

• Follow the advice given to her during these check-ups. (1)

• If she smokes, she should give it up or at least cut down. (1)


i.

• It provides all the nutrients the baby needs, in exactly the right amounts and in a form that the baby can easily digest and absorb. (1)

• Breast milk does not need to be mixed and cannot be prepared incorrectly. (1) ii.

• May be too tiring and demanding for the mother. (1)

• Unless milk is expressed, only the mother can feed the baby. (1) Accept other valid answers.

c. Parental leave / Career break (½)

d. Weaning is the changeover from milk to solid foods. (1)

e. At 6 months. (½)


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f.

• He can change the baby’s nappy. (½)

• He can help in washing and in changing/putting on the baby’s clothes. (½)


3. a.

• The date mark. (1)

• Storage instructions. (1)


• To help them to make wise food choices. (1)

• To be able to compare food products for value for money. (1)


Symbol Name of symbol

Freezing symbol

Litterman symbol

Gluten free symbol

Microwave symbol

(½ x 4 = 2) d. i.

• It may help them to save time as there are no queues. (1)

• Suitable for them if they do not drive. (1) ii.

• They might not benefit from certain offers/promotions that would be available in store. (1)

• They might need to pay a service charge unless they spend a certain amount of money.(1) Accept other valid answers.


a. A physical disability is a limitation on a person's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina.

(½ x 3 = 1½) b. Any five: special equipment has to be bought, siblings may feel neglected, activities for the family

may be limited, constant care is needed, can lead to a lot of stress and worry on the family, may need a specially adapted car, it may involve extra hard work, may eat special diets.

(½ x 5 = 2½)


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c. i.

• staying with the child whilst the parents carry out some errands. (1)

• going out with the child for walks (1) ii.

• inviting the child at home. (1)

• going out with the child to places of interest. (1) Accept other valid answers.

d. Advantage: any one May become fully independent/ may be free to do whatever the person would like to do. (1) Disadvantage: any one May need help to do some tasks at home/ may need help to do shopping/may feel lonely/ there is no one to help if something happens to him. (1)

(Total: 10 marks)


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Section TWO: Answer all questions 5. a.

i. Advantage: (Any one) clothes can be added after the wash has started/ any washing powder can be used/ easier to use especially for people who struggle to bend down/ tend to accommodate more clothes. (1) Disadvantage: (Any one) uses more kitchen or wash room space as it cannot have a worktop built over it/ there is not always a glass door on a top loader so laundry cannot be monitored. (1)

ii. Advantage: (Any one) gentle clothes including woollen items can be washed/ can be fitted under a kitchen or washroom worktop/ front loading washing machine have glass door so laundry could be monitored/ most of the front loading washing machine have economical washing programs. (1) Disadvantage: (Any one) low lather detergent needs to be used/ no laundry could be added once the wash has started/bending down to get clothes. (1)

b.

• Overflow and leak prevention systems detect any potential problems and cuts off the water supply if it detects something wrong preventing floods. (1)

• Excessive amount of detergent to a wash can cause an overflow of foam or bubbles. Anti-foam technology prevents this as it automatically adjusts the length of the cycle to compensate. (1)

c. A washing powder or liquid helps to make the water ‘wetter’ so that it soaks into fabric

immediately, breaks up grease, dirt and particles. (1) d. Any one:

biological detergents, synthetic detergent, heavy duty detergent, cool water detergent, light duty or soft detergent, low lather detergent, non-ionic detergent. (1)


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e.

Ingredient Function

i Perfume iii to break up proteins stains.

ii Optical brighteners v to makes the washing process more

efficient.

iii Enzymes vi to remove stains on white laundry.

iv Suds stabilisers vii to protect the corrosion of metals.

v Phosphates i to make clothes with nice smell.

vi Bleaches iv to keep lather down.

vii Metal protectors ii to make whites look brighter.

(½ x 6 = 3)

f. Any two:

phosphate free detergent/ biodegradable detergent/ concentrated detergent/ recycled or refillable bottles/ chlorine free/ low in surfactant content / recycled or refillable bottles. (1, 1)

(1, 1, 1, 1)

g.

Drying clothes in a tumble drier Drying clothes outside

Benefit:

• dry up clothes quickly.

Benefit:

• costs nothing.

Weakness: any one

• add up an extra cost of machine.

Weakness: any one

• may not be able to dry clothes outside due to weather.

Accept other valid answers. (1 x 4 = 4)

(Total: 20 marks)

Wash at 30oC

Cool iron

Do not wring

Dry flat


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6. a.

• They learn to cope with different emotions such as anger and fear. (1)

• They learn to improve their coordination, balance and motor skills. (1)


b. (i) and (iii) (½, ½) c.

• Any warnings such as for small detachable parts. (1)


d. Award ½ mark for correct name of symbol and 1 mark for correct meaning. (1½)

Symbol (i) – Lion Mark Meaning: The Lion Mark indicates that the toy has been made by a member of the British Toy & Hobby Association. It means that consumers can be assured that toys bearing the Lion Mark have been made by a member who believes in making good quality, safe toys. Symbol (ii) – Flammable Meaning: The flammable labels indicates that the product contains material that ignites easily and burns rapidly with a flame. Symbol (iii) – CE marking Meaning: CE marking is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area.

e.

Toy Recommended age group

Activity learning table 1 to 3 years

Cot mobile 0 to 1 year

Baby walker 1 to 3 years

Papers and scissors 3 to 5 years

(½ x 4 = 2) f.

i.

• That it is suitable for the child’s age. (1)

• That it is safe by checking that it has safety marks. (1) ii.

• He can learn how to cycle. (1)

• He can learn balancing. (1) Accept other valid answers.

g.

Name of safety gadget Accident being prevented

Safety gate Falls

Rubber corner cover Bruises

Electric plug socket cover Electric shock

Name (½ x 3 = 1½)


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Use (1 x 3= 3) h.

i.

• The child must sit up with the head tilted slightly forward.

• Apply pressure on the bridge of the nose using dressing gauze. (2) ii.

• Remove clothing from the injured part and apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth on the injured area.

• Seek medical care. Do not allow the child to eat, in case surgery is needed. (2)


a. Labour saving devices are equipment used to prepare or cook food in a short time or to facilitate other household chores. This means that labour saving devices help us in the kitchen as they save us a lot of time and energy. (½ x 4 = 2)

b. Microwave oven, Liquidiser/blender, Hand held mixer, Food steamer, Toaster, Orange/Citrus juicer,

Hand held blender, Can opener. (½ x 8 = 4)

c. i.

Food mixer

Uses:

• creams cake mixtures,

• rubs fat into flour,

• whips cream or egg white,

• accept other valid answers.

Food processor

Uses:

• Slicing/chopping vegetables.

• Grinding items such as nuts, seeds (e.g. spices), meat, or dried fruit.

• Shredding or grating cheese or vegetables.

• accept other valid answers.

Name (½ x 2 = 2) Uses (1 x 6= 6)

ii. Advantage:

• A food mixer is speedy compared to the conventional procedures. (1) Disadvantage: any one or any other correct answer

• Money needed for initial outlay and repairs. (1) Accept other valid answers.

iii.

K-Beater: for combining any mixture that has a normal to heavy consistency such as cakes,

biscuits, pastry.

Dough hook: Suitable for kneading all kinds of dough and heavier pastries.

Balloon whisk: to whisk for whisking egg whites, whipping, creaming ingredients or for light cake

mixtures and batters.

(1 x 3 = 3)

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/slicing

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/chopping

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetable

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dried_fruit

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/shredding


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iv.

• Do not insert your fingers in the processor or food mixer while it is on. (1)

• Always turn off the appliance before cleaning or taking apart the device. (1)


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