Proctor-Silex 70935-CN, Use & Care Manual

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8
Cleaning and Storage
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning� Do not immerse Spiralizer,
cord, or plug in any liquid�
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CAUTION
Cut Hazard.
Blades are sharp; handle cones with care�
1. Unplug� Disassemble the Spiralizer by removing the food pusher
from the food chute�
2. Turn food chute counterclockwise until it unlocks from the base�
3. Carefully remove the cone from the cone holder by pushing
upward from the bottom of the cone to avoid contact with the
blade� Remove cone holder from the base�
4. Wipe base with a damp cloth� Never place in water or rinse under
running water or other liquid�
5. Wash container, food pusher, lid, and cones in hot, soapy water or
place in top rack of the dishwasher� To prevent injury from blades
in cones, never place cones in sink of soapy water where they are
not visible�
6. Use the brush to clean the cones� Rinse and dry�
7. For storage, place cones point-side up
in bowl and flip the food chute upside
down into the base� Insert pusher into
chute� For models with bowl lid, store
cones in bowl and place lid on top of
food chute and pusher�
Troubleshooting
Unit will not turn on.
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Food chute is not locked in place� Ensure that the cone is level
inside the cone holder� Tabs must be inserted between notches�
Place food chute onto base� Turn clockwise until it locks into place�
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This machine is equipped with motor overload protection� If the
motor stops during operation due to overheating, unplug and allow
it to cool down for 15 minutes� Plug machine back in to resume
normal operation�
No food is coming out of the cone.
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The food pusher grip is not securely pressed into the food� Press
firmly and make sure grip is inserted into food� If grip is spinning on
top of food, the food pusher has lost its grip on the food� Stop the
motor� Remove the food, cut a flat edge on the food, and try again�
Excessive force is required to process food or no food is coming out
of the cone.
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Pulp has clogged the blade� Carefully remove cone as directed in
the “Cleaning and Storage” section� Clean with the brush and try
again� Or, the food pusher has lost its grip on the food� See above�
Food won ’ t spiralize. Food mashes or breaks apart.
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Some soft or overripe foods may not be suitable for spiralizing�
Choose firm foods� See Foods to Spiralize on page 7 for suggestions�
A success tip is to think of foods that can be grated on a manual food
grater� If a food can be grated, it is appropriate for spiralizing�
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Not pressing hard enough or pressing too hard� Apply light,
constant pressure to food pusher while spiralizing� Allow the
Spiralizer to work at its own pace� NOTE: Pressing harder will not
speed up the process or make the Spiralizer cut better�
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Food is not centered in the food chute� Stop the motor� Cut a flat
edge and try again� Best results occur when the food most closely
fits the size of the food chute and when it is held vertically with the
food pusher securely inserted in the end, not allowing the food to
fall over on its side�