Euro-Pro BP101H3 Cleaning & Maintenance, Hints & Tips, Re-settable Thermal Safety Device, REV /05

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Make sure that the unit is unplugged from power source and control button is on “OFF” before inserting or removing any attachments and before cleaning.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read Instruction Manual Before Use

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using

9. Do not use outdoors.

•Never immerse the unit, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

•Clean the main unit with a damp cloth only.

•Only the stainless steel blades can be washed in the dishwasher.

•All other parts can be cleaned in warm sudsy water using regular dishwashing liquid.

•If food has spilled over on to the main unit, use the pointy end of the spatula to clean the cracks and crevices of the base under the food processor bowl. (Fig. 16)

Fig. 16

Hints & Tips:

• The double chopping blade can be

used for chopping meat, fish,

vegetables, cheese, etc. setting

the speed to maximum.

• For finer chopping, increase the

length of time you process.

• For coarser chopping, use the pulse

button for a few seconds and monitor

food texture.

• Pre-cut larger pieces to make them fit

into the feed tube. When chopping

Re-settable Thermal Safety Device

Your Food Processor has been designed with a unique safety system which prevents damage to the unit’s motor and drive system, should you inadvertently overload your appliance. The safety system will automatically cut the electric power to the appliance when the device senses an overload or excessive temperature in the motor or drive system. Should this occur during use and the appliance stops functioning, follow the re-setting procedure below:

1.	Turn the “ON/OFF” speed control
	to the “OFF” position
2.	Unplug the unit from the wall
	receptacle.
3.	Remove and empty the processor
	bowl. Ensure that no food is
	jamming the cutting blades or
	attachments.
4.	Allow the appliance to cool down
	for a minimum of 30 minutes.
5.	Re-install the processor bowl and
	re-plug appliance in the wall outlet.
6.	Proceed to use the appliance as
	before. Should the appliance still
	fail to operate, turn the “ON/OFF”
	speed control to the “OFF” position
	and unplug from the wall outlet.
	Allow the appliance to cool down
	for an additional 1 to 2 hours. After
	this time has passed, repeat the
	restart procedure, steps 5 and 6
	above.

	the appliance. It is suggested
	that you keep these instructions
	in a safe place for future
	reference.
2.	Your voltage must correspond to
	the voltage printed on the bottom
	of the appliance.
3.	To protect against electrical
	shock, do not immerse the motor
	housing (base), cord, or plug in
	water or other liquid.
4.	Close supervision is necessary
	when the appliance is used by or
	near children.
5.	Unplug appliance from outlet
	when not in use, before putting
	on or taking off parts and before
	cleaning.
6.	Avoid touching moving parts at
	all times.
7.	Do not operate the appliance with
	a damaged cord or plug, or after
	the appliance malfunctions, has
	been dropped or damaged in any
	manner. Return the appliance to
	EURO-PRO Operating LLC for
	examination, repair, electrical or
	mechanical adjustment.
8.	The use of attachments including
	canning jars not recommended
	by the manufacturer may cause
	fire, electric shock or injury to
	persons.

10.	Do not let cord hang over edge of
	table or counter or touch hot
	surfaces.
11.	Keep hands and utensils away
	from moving blades or discs
	while processing food to reduce
	the risk of severe injury to
	persons or damage to the food
	processor. A scraper may be
	used but must be used only when
	the food processor is not running.
12.	Blades are sharp. Handle
	carefully. When handling the
	chopper blade always hold it by
	the plastic hub.
13.	To reduce the risk of injury, never
	place cutting blades or discs on
	the base without first putting bowl
	properly in place.
14.	Be certain cover is securely
	locked in place before operating
	appliance.
15.	Never feed food by hand. Always
	use food pusher.
16.	Do not attempt to by-pass the
	cover interlock mechanism.
17.	Always operate food processor
	with the cover in place.
18.	Always remove protective blade
	cover(s) before use. Protective
	blade covers to be used only for
	storage.

hard foods (e.g. meat, cheese) cut

into 1 “/2.4 cm cubes.

• For shredding, place food horizontally

into the feed tube, for slicing place the

food vertically.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

8 1 REV. 05/05