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Troubleshooting Guide

Before calling the Customer Service Number, carefully check the list below for a possible solution to your question.

POTENTIAL PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

 

 

 

Unit does not operate

•

Is the unit plugged in? Does the outlet work?

on any speed or Pulse.

•

Are the bowl, bowl lid, and food chute lid all

 

 

 

locked in place? See pp. 4-5 “How to

 

 

Assemble.”

Food is not chopped,

•

Packing too much food in the food chute, or

sliced or shredded

 

pushing too hard on the food pusher may cause

uniformly.

 

the processed food to be irregulary sliced or

 

 

shredded. Refer to the food processing charts

 

 

for recommended sizes and quantities.

 

•

Are you using the recommended speed? See

 

 

pp. 8-9 “Food Processing Charts.”

 

 

 

Unit stops and will

•

Are the bowl, bowl lid, and food chute lid all

not come back on.

 

locked in place? They may have moved slighty

 

 

during processing. See pp. 4-5 “How to

 

 

Assemble.”

 

•

Is the outlet still working? Check it by plugging

 

 

in a working lamp or other appliance. You may

 

 

have overloaded the circuit and blown a fuse or

 

 

tripped the circuit breaker.

 

•

Turn unit OFF, allow to stand for 3 to 4 minutes,

 

 

then turn back ON.

 

 

If none of these suggestions correct the prob-

 

 

lem, DO NOT attempt to repair the unit. Call the

 

 

Customer Service number to get the name of

 

 

your nearest Authorized Service Center.

 

 

 

Unit has a burning smell.

•

There may be a residue left on the motor from

 

 

the manufacturing process, causing a slight odor

 

 

during initial use. This will go away. If a strong

 

 

odor or any visible smoke appears, unplug the

 

 

unit IMMEDIATELY and call the Customer

 

 

Service number.

 

 

 

Motor seems weak.

•

Are you using the recommended speed for the

 

 

item you are processing? See pp. 8-9 “Food

 

 

Processing Charts.”

 

•

Are you using the recommended food size and

 

 

quantity to be processed? Refer to the food

 

 

processing charts for recommended food sizes

 

 

and speeds. See pp. 8-9 “Food Processing

 

 

Charts.”

 

 

 

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840170100, 70590CR, 70590H, 70595H specifications

Hamilton Beach is well-regarded for creating high-quality kitchen appliances, and the Hamilton Beach food processors 70595H, 70590H, 70590CR, and 840170100 exemplify this reputation. These models are designed to make food preparation faster and more efficient, boasting a blend of innovative features and user-friendly technologies.

The Hamilton Beach 70595H features a powerful 450-watt motor, providing ample power for a variety of tasks, from chopping vegetables to mixing dough. It comes with a large 12-cup capacity bowl, making it suitable for family meals or meal prepping. The processor has a stack-and-lock lid system that ensures easy assembly, while the bowl and lid are designed for easy cleaning. This model includes a reversible slicing/shredding disc, allowing users to switch between thin slices and fine shreds without needing to change out the disc.

The Hamilton Beach 70590H is another versatile food processor with a similar 450-watt motor and a slightly smaller bowl capacity of 10 cups. It features a compact design that is easy to store yet still offers powerful performance for chopping, slicing, grating, and mixing. The 70590H also emphasizes safety with its interlocking bowl and lid system, ensuring that the processor cannot be operated unless properly assembled.

For those seeking an appealing aesthetic along with functionality, the Hamilton Beach 70590CR comes in a striking red color. This model shares many attributes with the 70590H, including the same powerful motor and ease of use. Its sleek design can make a stylish addition to any kitchen countertop, and like the other models, it boasts a reversible shredding disc for versatile food preparation.

Lastly, the Hamilton Beach 840170100 offers users a more compact option with a 3-cup capacity, perfect for small kitchens or quick tasks. Its lightweight design makes it incredibly portable, while still powering through basic chopping and pureeing tasks with ease. This model is ideal for those who don’t need the large capacity of the other food processors but still want the convenience of a reliable kitchen appliance.

Overall, the Hamilton Beach food processors 70595H, 70590H, 70590CR, and 840170100 bring an array of impressive features to the kitchen, enhancing efficiency and convenience in food preparation. They are engineered with user safety in mind and provide a reliable solution for various culinary tasks, making them excellent additions to any home chef’s arsenal.
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