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USING YOUR MINI CHOPPER
PULSE CONTROL | CHOPPING | GRINDING |
•Now plug in the unit, the mini chopper is ready for use
•There are two speeds on the rocker switch: one bar is for slow speed, and two bars for a faster speed which is suitable for softer ingredients. For runny
and hard ingredients
use the slower speed. | Low | |
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Press the rocker switch |
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with one hand, and |
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hold the mini chopper |
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with the other, |
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especially when |
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chopping solids, | High | |
e.g. chocolate | ||
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Note: The Dualit mini chopper is equipped with a safety locking system to increase safety during operation. The mini chopper will not work if the chopper bowl, chopper blades and chopper bowl lid are not properly locked in place.
The “Low” and “High” pulse buttons are used for chopping, pureeing and mixing foods.
•Ensure that the chopper bowl, blade and lid are in proper position
•This function is also excellent for chopping soft foods like herbs, celery, onions, garlic, sauces and preparing salad dressing
•Normally, 2 or 3 pulses are enough for chopping. Several pulse actions will help the food to drop to the bottom for a better chop
•Check the food frequently to prevent over processing
•Make sure that the chopping bowl, blade and bowl lid are in proper position.
See our recipes section starting on page 9 for ideas and inspiration.
The “Low” pulse button should also be used for grinding. Products such as coffee beans, dry fruits, seeds, hard cheeses and chocolate can be ground effortlessly in the chopper.
•Use short pulses for a longer period of time
•The grinding time for preparing seeds or ground coffee will always depend on personal taste but 20 to 40 seconds is normally enough.
DRIZZLE HOLES
You can add liquids holes into the bowl while the appliance is running.
This is useful when making dressings, mayonnaise or dips requiring oils or flavourings to be mixed in.
Note: Pour liquid into one side of the opening at a time. The other opening needs to be clear for air to escape. If all holes are blocked the liquid will not flow freely into the bowl.
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