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USING YOUR MINI CHOPPER | SERVICING |
TIPS FOR SUCCESS | CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE |
•We recommend using one hand to hold the unit during operation.
•Never use the mini chopper continuously for more than 1 minute at a time. After 1 minute, unplug and let the unit rest for 5 minutes
•The bowl is made of a high quality Lexan. However it may become scratched when you use it for grinding dry fruits, beans, or some herbs. These scratches will not affect the performance or the hygiene of the bowl
•Before chopping nuts, herbs or breadcrumbs , ensure that the bowl, lid and blade are dry
•When processing food for babies or young children, always check the ingredients are thoroughly blended before feeding
•Secure the lid before attaching the bowl to the base
•Put the blade in first, before the food. Remove the blade before emptying out the food
•Do not over fill the bowl. Two thirds full is the reccomended maximum for soft and juicy ingredients. For dry ingredients, such as onion or breadcrumbs, half full is recommended
•Always switch off the machine and remove the bowl before taking off the lid
•Allow hot ingredients to cool slightly before putting in the mini chopper bowl
•If the mix sticks to the sides of the bowl, stop the chopper from time to time, and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula
•When drizzling oil in through the holes in the lid, do it slowly to prevent oil escaping down the sides of the bowl, which will make it slippery
•Always switch off and unplug before cleaning. Disassemble the chopper bowl from the main unit
•We recommend washing the chopper bowl, lid and blades immediately after each use with warm soapy water. Rinse
all parts and dry.
•Take care when washing blades as they are very sharp
•Wipe the main unit with a damp cloth. Dry it immediately. Never immerse the main unit in water or other liquids
•Some foods may discolour the plastic. This is normal and will not harm the plastic or affect the flavour of your food.
•Rub with a cloth dipped in vegetable oil to remove discolouration on bowl
If treated with care, your mini chopper will last for years and years.
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