PowerPac PPCP513 350 Ml Electric Mini Chopper Instruction Manual

PowerPac PPCP513 350 Ml Electric Mini Chopper

Parts & Descriptions

speeds
3| Cup Cover| Connects the Motor unit to the Plastic Cup
4| Plastic Cup| Used for holding food/liquid ingredients
5| Rotor| Chops, minces and purees food ingredients as it rotates at high speeds
6| Chopping Blade| Sharp knife blades that are attached to the Rotor
7| Power Cable| Connects the appliance to the power supply

Warnings

ATTENTION :
Read this booklet carefully as it contains important instructions for a safe installation, use and maintenance.

Important instructions to be kept for future reference.

The following basic precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

The Appliance

2. This appliance must be used only for the purpose it was expressly designed; any use NOT complying with the instructions contained in the manual is considered inappropriate and dangerous. The manufacturer is NOT responsible for possible damages caused by the inappropriate and/or unreasonable use.
3. The installation/assembly of the appliance will be made in accordance with the indications of the manufacturer. A wrong procedure may cause damages to persons, animals or objects, for which the manufacturer cannot be considered responsible.
4. Before use, check the integrity of the appliance and power cable. DO NOT operate the appliance at all when the Motor unit is damaged. If the Motor unit is not damaged, but an accessory (Rotor, Plastic Cup, Cup Cover) is damaged, DO NOT operate the Motor unit in conjunction with that accessory. In case you are not sure, contact a qualified person. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer / service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a shock hazard.
5. Before powering the appliance make sure the rating (voltage and frequency) corresponding to the grid and the socket is suitable for the plug of the appliance, and that the wall socket is properly grounded.
6. Avoid the use of adapters and/or extension cables; if their use is absolutely necessary, use only materials in compliance with the current safety regulations and according to the electrical parameters of the adapters.
7. The appliance must NOT be switched on using external timers and/or other remote control appliances which are not specified in this manual.
8. Only use original components & accessories provided by the manufacturer. Any non-original components & accessories made by other manufacturers or by the same manufacturer but for other models of the same capacity or otherwise, may cause injuries to persons or damage to the appliance. Doing so will void the warranty and may cause serious injury.
9. The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, etc.) must be kept out of the reach of children or disabled persons since they represent potential sources of danger.

Location

10. This appliance is NOT suitable to be used or stored near heat sources (open flame, ovens, heaters, stoves, etc.) and/or in an explosive environment (in the presence of flammable substances such as gas, vapour, mist or dust, in atmospheric conditions when, after ignition, the combustion is spread in the air). Items containing these substances should never be placed in the appliance, and never be used to clean the appliance to avert the risk of fire or explosion.
11. Place the appliance at a proper distance from the objects or surrounding walls making sure that its functioning will not cause accidental damages. The appliance should NOT be placed on a surface, or in the vicinity of objects, which can be damaged by heat such as carpets or plastics. Never use the appliance near curtains or textiles. If the appliance is operated on wooden furniture, use a protective pad to prevent damage to delicate finishes.
12. Avoid placing the power cable on abrasive or sharp surfaces or in positions where it can be damaged easily. Avoid placing heavy objects on the cable. The cable must NOT be placed under carpets, or covered with throw rugs, runners or similar. Arrange the cable away from the high traffic area, and where it will NOT be tripped over. DO NOT pull or carry the appliance by the cable.
13. DO NOT use or store the appliance outdoors. Store and use the appliance only indoors, or in any case, protected from weathering such as rain, direct radiation of the sun and dust.

Operation

14. If you are using the appliance for the first time, you should:
    a. Clean the exterior of the Motor unit with a damp cloth. Use a little detergent, if necessary, and wipe dry. The Motor unit may NOT be immersed in water. Wash the Cup Cover, Plastic Cup and Rotor (with Chopping Blade attached) and utensils you wish to use with water & detergent with a non- abrasive sponge. DO NOT use metal scouring pads nor use solvents like paint thinners or acetone. Dry the accessories thoroughly.
    b. Place the Motor unit on a flat, dry and heat-resistant surface. Insert the Rotor into the Plastic Cup according to the instructions listed in the section (“How to Use”) below. before you start using the appliance.
    c. Make sure the blades are in place and are running smoothly.
    d. Add food or liquids into the Plastic Cup, not exceeding three-quarters of the maximum capacity of the Plastic Cup. Attach the Cup Cover onto the Plastic Cup making sure that the Rotor is aligned with the Rotor Holder at the top of the Plastic Cup. and lock the onto the Motor unit.
    e. Check that the Plastic Cup is securely fitted to the Motor unit and the Rotor, through the driving connector, before you start using the appliance. Release the ON/OFF Button at the top of the Motor unit, plug the power cable and switch it on. Press the ON/OFF Button to operate.
    Chop for NOT more than 30 seconds without interruption, resting for 2 minutes with a maximum of 3 cycles before resting for 10 minutes.
    On completion of chopping, release the ON/OFF Button, switch off the wall switch and unplug the power cable. Wait for the blades to stop turning and detach the Plastic Cup from the Motor unit. The chopped food ingredients can be removed from the Plastic Cup.
    f. Make sure to remove any label or protective sheet which may prevent its proper functioning.
    DO NOT:
    • cover the appliance during functioning;
    • insert objects or body parts inside the protection cover of the appliance;
    • overload the Plastic Cup by overfilling it. This is generally below ¾ of the total volume of the Plastic Cup;
    • use the appliance to process very hard ingredients such as meat with
    attached bones, coffee beans, soybeans, rice, ice cubes or other frozen foods, fruits with hard cores, hard seeds, thick skins or hard shells or foods or liquids with a temperature greater than 60 ºC;
    • allow hands, hair, clothing, curtains, spatulas and any other objects to come into contact with the appliance’s motor and accessories to avoid personal injury or damage to the machine when the appliance is in operation;
    • use the appliance without any food items in the Plastic Cup;
    • use the Rotor with any other container other than the Plastic Cup and Cup Cover;
    • place the appliance in the microwave oven or refrigerator to avoid damaging it;
    • touch the blades as they are VERY SHARP! Hold the Rotor of the Chopping Blade while installing, removing or cleaning;
    • operate the appliance for more than 30 seconds without interruption. Let the appliance rest for 2 minutes for between processing cycles. After 3 processing cycles, allow an interval of 10 minutes to let the appliance cool down before the next use so as to prolong its service life. DO NOT allow the appliance to idle while in operation;
    • press the ON/OFF Button too forcefully to avoid any damage;
    • detach the Plastic Cup while the appliance is in operation or if the Power Cable is still attached to the appliance; Safety feature – the appliance will immediately stop working as the power is disconnected. Even so, the Rotor will still be rotating at high speeds for some time before stopping.
    • leave the appliance unsupervised during operation.

15. During operation, DO NOT touch the appliance with wet body parts, and it is recommended to have between you and the standing surface, an isolating element (for example, wearing shoes with rubber soles).

16. DO NOT soak the Motor unit in water or other liquids, wash it under the tap, or let any liquid flow into the internal casing of the appliance to prevent electric  shock. In case of accidental fall in water, DO NOT try to take it out, but first of all switch the appliance off.

17. Before plugging & unplugging the appliance, release the ON/OFF Button. Plug and unplug the power cable firmly holding it with dry hands. Always unplug the power cable before changing accessories; to avoid overheating; if it is NOT used for a long period and before storing, cleaning or performing any maintenance operation. Remember that the blades may still be moving after the power cable is unplugged! Prior to the latter, leave to cool for at least 10 minutes.

18. Wash the Plastic Cup, Cup Cover, Rotor and utensils immediately after usage to avoid build-up of bacteria. (Warning: Blades are sharp!).

19. In the event the mixing of the food items produce bubbles, stop the operation immediately and wait until the production of bubbles ceases before resuming chopping.

20. In case of malfunction or anomaly during the functioning such as smoke coming out of the appliance, switch the appliance off immediately, turn off the power and check the cause of the anomaly, if possible, with the support of a qualified person.

21. This appliance is NOT intended for commercial use but to be used in households and similar applications, such as:
    • Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
    • By clients in dormitories hotels, motels and other residential environments;
    • Bed and breakfast type environments

22. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall NOT play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall NOT be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cable out of reach of children less than 8 years old.

23. Save these instructions.

Safety Protection

If the appliance overheats, the thermal switch will be activated, leading to the motor being shut off. Release the ON/OFF Button. Switch the appliance off and unplug the power cable from the wall socket. Allow the appliance to cool for at least 15 minutes before using the appliance.

How to use

1. Clean the Motor unit and accessories before using. Refer to the section “How to clean and maintain” immediately following this section.
2. Place the Motor unit on a flat, dry and heat-resistant surface. Insert the Rotor into the Plastic Cup.
3. Before adding ingredients, make sure the blades are in place and are running smoothly.
4.  Add food or liquids into the Plastic Cup, not exceeding three-quarters of the maximum capacity of the 350 ml Plastic Cup. DO NOT overload the Cup, otherwise the blades may not rotate when the appliance is switched ON. If this occurs, remove some of the food ingredients.
   Food| Weight (g)| Operating time(s)| Remarks
   ---|---|---|---
   Meat (Beef / Pork)| < 300| 30| First cut meat to less than 2 x 2 x 3 cm
   Remove bones, skin & tendons before mincing
   Garlic| 100| 15|
   Chili| 100| 15|

Carrot

|

100

|

30

| Cut carrot to less than 2 x 2 x 3 cm
Celery| 100| 15| Add sufficient amount of liquids before chopping
Sweet Potato| 50| < 30
Cooked Carrot| 50| < 30
Soft Fruit| 100| < 30
5. Attach the Cup Cover onto the Plastic Cup. Make sure that the Rotor is aligned with the Rotor Holder at the top of the Cup Cover. Install the Plastic Cup onto the Motor unit. Check that the Motor unit is securely fitted to the Plastic Cup and the Rotor, through the driving connector, before you start using the appliance. 6. Check that the ON/OFF Button (at the top of the Motor unit) is OFF, plug the power cable and switch it on. Press the ON/OFF Button to operate.
Place one hand on top of the Plastic Cover to stabilise the appliance. DO NOT operate the appliance for more than 30 seconds without interruption. Let the appliance rest for 2 minutes between processing cycles. After 3 processing cycles, allow an interval of 10 minutes to let the appliance cool down before the next use, so as to prolong its service life. DO NOT allow the appliance to idle while in operation.

7. On completion of chopping, release the ON/OFF Button, switch off the wall switch and unplug the power cable. Wait for the blades to stop turning and detach and Plastic Cup from the Motor unit. Remove the Plastic Cover from the top of the Plastic Cup. The chopped food ingredients can be removed from the Plastic Cup.
8. After rinsing the Plastic Cup with water, you may fill the cup with more washed ingredients.

only if a Jam occurs: DO NOT continue chopping if the blade is jammed.

Release the ON/OFF Button. Switch off the wall socket and unplug the power cable.

Wait for the blades to stop turning. Detach the Plastic Cup from the Motor unit.

Clear the jam.

Once the Jam is cleared, perform steps 5 – 8 again.

How to clean

1. Release the ON/OFF Button. Switch off the wall socket and unplug the power cable from the wall socket.

2. Before cleaning, please make sure the blades have stopped running.

3. Clean the Motor unit with a damp cloth. DO NOT immerse the Motor unit in water or other liquids and avoid spraying water, in order to avoid damage or leakage.

4. Wash the Plastic Cup, Cup Cover, Rotor and utensils before and after use with water & detergent with a non-abrasive sponge to avoid build-up of bacteria. Blades are sharp! Dry the components with a soft, dry cloth.
   DO NOT use a steel wire sponge, abrasive cleaners or corrosive liquids such as gasoline or acetone to clean the appliance & accessories.
   Never attempt to sterilise any part of this appliance with hot water or steam by utilising a steamer, frying pan, oven, microwave oven, kettle, etc.
   For more effective cleaning, you can apply a proper amount of detergent and clean it with a non-abrasive cleaning pad in warm water.

5. Ensure that the appliance & accessories are clean, dry, and placed in dry and well-ventilated storage. Avoid direct sunlight.

6. Reassemble the Rotor into the Plastic Cup. Attach the Cup Cover onto the Plastic Cup, making sure that the Rotor is aligned with the Rotor Holder at the top of the Cup Cover. Attach the Cup Cover onto the Plastic Cup and install the Plastic Cup onto the Motor unit. Check that the Plastic Cup and the Rotor is securely fitted to the Motor unit, through the driving connector.
   Auto Clean

7. Fill the Plastic Cup with warm water.

8. Press the ON/OFF Button for a few seconds to clean the Plastic Cup, Cup Cover and Rotor very quickly and safely.

PROBLEM SOLVING

After the Plastic Cup is installed, the machine does not work after pressing the switch| The Motor unit and Plastic Cup are not connected perfectly| Reconnect the Motor unit and Plastic Cup
The motor is damaged or stuck| Turn the motor shaft. If it still does not work, please send to the nearest service centre for inspection
Check if the power cable is loose.| If the appliance still does not work, replace with a new power cable
When using the appliance for the first few times, the motor gives off an unpleasant smell| It is a normal phenomenon when a new motor is initially used| The smell will disappear with use
The blades get stuck| The blades are entangled or stuck by ingredients| Remove the Plastic Cup from the Motor unit, take out the ingredients, and cut the ingredients into smaller pieces or put less ingredients
Refer to “only if a Jam occurs” in “How to Use” section for step-by-step instructions
The appliance stops working after a few processing cycles| The motor was not given enough time to cool down between processing cycles / the motor was allowed to idle while in operation| Wait half an hour before using the appliance. If it still does not work, please send to the nearest service centre for inspection. **** This is NOT covered by Warranty

ENVIRONMENTAL TIP

This appliance, along with all other electronic appliances, should, when it is no longer capable of functioning, be disposed with the least possible environmental damage according to the local regulations in your area. In most cases you can discard the appliance at your local recycling centre.

DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.

SPECIFICATION

WARRANTY

Warranty Conditions

1. This warranty provides against defective materials and manufacturing faults throughout for two years from the date of purchase of the appliance. The warranty on the Compressor is 10 years subject to the same conditions as above.
2. This warranty also does not cover normal wear and tear, replacement of consumable materials and accessories, and the cost of maintenance of the appliance.
3. This warranty does not cover the repair or replacement of part/s damaged by misuse, accidents, negligence, alterations, or modifications in any way, or repairs done by any repair organisation without the prior consent of PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd.
4. Repair and service are to be performed at: 5 Changi South Lane #03-01 Singapore 486045. A transport fee will be charged for personal doorstep service.
5. The original purchaser of the appliance must furnish proof of purchase to our Service Centre with the email or number as registered during submission of warranty when this appliance is sent for repair/service. Failure to do so may delay the receipt of said repair/service by the customer.
6. Under no circumstances whatsoever shall the serial number be erased, defaced or altered by the customer and/or his representatives, or the dealer and/or his agents. Failure to ensure this shall invalidate the warranty.
7. This warranty is deemed to be void if the defect is cause by the attack of household pests, fire, lightning, natural disasters, pollution, abnormal voltage or the usage of generators.
8. This warranty is valid in Singapore only.
9. This warranty will be honoured subject to the customer’s registration of the warranty inclusive of original invoice or valid purchase receipt. Failure to present these documents will result in denial of service. However, if the customer still requests that the defective appliance be repaired, PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd may, at its discretion, repair the appliance but impose a labour charge, as well as the costs of the replacement parts, to be borne solely by the customer.
10. Please refer to the attached picture for the location of one of our appliance’s serial number, as an example.

Please complete the on-line registration warranty form available on our website. There is no further requirement to send us any hard copy as part of our efforts to save the environment.
In accordance with the terms and conditions of this limited warranty as stated above, PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd, at its expense shall provide free services for the appliance within the warranty period from its date of purchase from our Authorised dealers.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>