Black & Decker HC21 warranty How To Use English, Care and Cleaning, Need Help?, Chopping Guide

Pulse/On Button Pulso/Botón de encendido Touche de fonctionnement et de fonctionnement intermittent

Extended Tab

Guía del seguro de cierre Patte d’attache

Lid

Tapa Couvercle

Bowl Recipiente Bol

Knife Blade Cuchilla Couteau

Locking Tabs Guías del seguro de cierre

Ergots d’enclenchement

Base

Base

Socle

Before First Use

Wash the Bowl, Lid, and Knife Blade in warm, sudsy water or a dishwasher (top rack only) and dry thoroughly. Wipe the Base with a damp cloth; do not immerse the Base in water.

Note: For your protection this unit has a Lid interlock system. The unit will not operate unless the Extended Tab is correctly locked into the Base Slot. Do not attempt to operate the unit without the Lid being correctly placed.

How To Use – English

1.Place the Base on a counter or flat work surface. Put the Bowl on the Base and line up the Locking Tabs of the Bowl to the Base. Turn clockwise until the Bowl locks into place. (A)

2.Slide the Knife Blade down over the shaft. Be careful not to touch the Blade as it is extremely sharp.

3.Place food in the Bowl. You can process about 1/2 cup of dry food at a time (See Chopping Guide). Larger amounts should be processed in small batches.

4.Place the Lid on the Bowl, with the Extended Tab on the same side as the Base Slot. Turn the Lid clockwise into the Base Slot as far as it will go so that the two dots line up. (B)

5.Press the Pulse/On Button for a few seconds. Be careful not to overprocess. Most foods process in less than 5-25 seconds. For coarsely chopped foods, use repeated short pulses.

6.Be sure the Blade has stopped turning completely before removing the Lid or placing a spatula in the unit. Lift the Knife Blade straight up and move it away from you before emptying the contents of the Bowl. Use a spatula to remove the processed food from the unit.

If the Chopper does not operate, be sure the Locking Tabs on the Bowl and the Extended Tab on the Lid are properly positioned.

Chopping Guide

FOOD	PREPARATION HINTS
Bread	Use 1 slice at a time. Break into 8 pieces.
Carrots/Celery	Cut into 1/2” (1.27 cm) lengths. Use up to 1/2 cup (120 ml).
Chocolate –	Use 1 square. Cut into 4 pieces; 1/2 cup (120 ml) chips.
Square Chips	Pulse for desired texture.
Cookies, Crackers	Break 6-8 into Bowl at one time.
Eggs – hard cooked	Peel; cut into quarters. Use 1-2 eggs.
Garlic	Peel. Use 1 or more large cloves.
Mushrooms	Halve small ones; quarter larger ones. Use up to 1/2 cup (120 ml).
Nuts – Soft	Add up to 1 cup (240 ml) at a time; less for more coarse texture.
(pecans, walnuts)
Nuts – Hard (peanuts,	Add up to 1/2 cup (120 ml) at a time; Pulse until desired texture
almond pieces)	is reached.
Onions	Cut small/medium onion into 6-8 pieces.
Parsley	Wash; dry thoroughly. Pulse up to 1/2 cup (120 ml) until desired
	texture is reached.
Peppers – Sweet	Core and remove seeds. Cut into 1/2” (1.27 cm) pieces.
(green or red)	Add up to 2 quarters at a time.

Care and Cleaning

Always unplug the unit before cleaning. Wash the Bowl, Knife Blade, and Lid immediately after use either with warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher (top rack only). Wipe off the Base with a damp cloth — do not immerse in liquid.

Need Help?

Service, if necessary, must be performed by a Black & Decker Company- Owned or Authorized Household Appliance Service Center. The Service Center nearest you can be found in the yellow pages of your phone book under “Appliances – Small.”

If mailing or shipping your chopper, pack it carefully in a sturdy carton with enough packing material to prevent damage. Include a note describing the problem to our Service Center and be sure to give your return address. We also suggest that you insure the package for your protection.