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PREPARE THE CHOPPER FOR USE
CAUTION: Ensure the appliance is unplugged from the wall power outlet.
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Lift the motor unit off the bowl.
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Fit the splash guard to the underside of the motor unit, to avoid penetration by liquids.
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Holding the blade unit by the top end of the shaft, lower it over the spindle in the bottom
of the bowl - you may need to turn it slightly to fit over the flanges on the spindle.
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The blade unit is spring-loaded so you will feel some resistance as you push it down.
NOTE: The storage lid can be used as an anti-slip base. Place the lid on the table top
with the top side of the lid facing up and press the bowl down on it.
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Place the food in the bowl.
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Do not fill above the ‘-max-’ mark.
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Do not fill above
the mark with liquids or soft foods like cheese.
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Do not process hard foods, i.e., anything that cannot be cut easily with a kitchen
knife.
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Do not try to chop raw meat
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Cut food into pieces no larger than 1.8cm to be processed.
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Lower the motor unit onto the bowl, ensuring it is correctly seated and aligned with the
pouring spout on the bowl.
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Place your hand on top of the lid to hold the chopper steady.
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Plug the cord into a wall power outlet and switch the outlet on.
THE SPEED BUTTONS
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Press the • button for low speed, release it to switch off.
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Press the •• button for high speed, release it to switch off.
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Start with 2 or 3 half-second bursts, before operating for longer times (maximum 15
seconds).
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Generally, large quantities, thick mixes, and a high ratio of solids to liquids suggest longer
timings and slower speeds.
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Smaller quantities, thinner mixes, and more liquids than solids suggest shorter timings
and higher speeds.
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When done, lift the motor unit off the bowl.
CAUTION: Make sure the chopping blades have stopped spinning completely before
removing the motor unit.
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Holding the top of the blade unit shaft, lift it upwards and out of the bowl while turning
slightly to free it from the spindle flanges.
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Tip the processed contents out of the bowl or fit the storage lid to the bowl.
