FIRST AUSTRIA FA-5114 Food Chopper Instruction Manual

FIRST AUSTRIA FA-5114 Food Chopper

Product Information

The FA-5114 Food Chopper is a kitchen appliance designed for chopping food ingredients quickly and easily. The chopper comes with a motor unit, a bowl, a lid, and a blade assembly consisting of a main and secondary blade. The chopper is operated by placing the bowl on a stable surface, assembling the blade, filling the ingredients into the bowl, closing the lid, and pressing the trigger button to start chopping. The chopper is equipped with a safety switch in the base of the motor unit that prevents the unit from operating when it is not placed correctly on the lid. Thechopper can be easily cleaned and maintained by following the instructions provided in the user manual.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Remove any packaging material and clean the bowl and lid before first use according to the chapter CLEANING & MAINTENANCE in the user manual.
2. Place the bowl on a dry, flat, and stable surface.
3. Assemble the main blade and secondary blade. Lock them both together by turning them clockwise.
4. Place the blade assembly on the shaft at the bottom of the bowl.
5. Fill the ingredients into the bowl. Cut large ingredients into max. 2 x 2 cm pieces. For best results, use no more than half of the available space in the bowl.
6. Close the lid properly. Turn it clockwise to snap it in place.
7. Align and place the motor unit on the center of the lid. Ensure that it is placed correctly on the lid to activate the safety switch in the base of the motor unit.
8. Connect the power cord to a power outlet.
9. Press the trigger button to start chopping.
10. After use, turn off the chopper and unplug it from the power outlet.
11. Clean the bowl, lid, and blade assembly according to the chapter CLEANING & MAINTENANCE in the user manual.
12. Dispose of non-working electrical equipment at an appropriate waste disposal center to protect the environment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety of electrical appliances from FIRST Austria complies with the recognized technical directives and legal regulations for safety. Nevertheless, you and the other users of the appliance should observe the following:

• Please read these instructions carefully before using this appliance for the first time and keep them for further reference.

• This product has not been designed for
  any other uses than those specified in this manual.

• Before connecting the appliance to the power source, check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds with the mains voltage in your home. If this is not the case, contact your dealer and do not use the appliance.

• If the appliance is grounded (protection class I), the wall outlet and any extension to which it is connected must also be grounded.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces.

• To protect from electrical hazard, do not immerse this appliance or cordset in any liquids.

• If the appliance or the power cord shows any signs of damage, do not operate it! Take the product to an authorized and qualified service center for inspection or repair.

• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

• This device is intended for home use only, do not use it commercially.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• Do not touch any moving parts while the appliance is operating.

• Always disconnect the appliance from power after use, before cleaning and in the event of a malfunction.

• Do not pull directly on the power cord, rather pull on the plug to disconnect the appliance from the power source.

• Be careful when handling sharp blades.

• The 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 cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

• We are excluded of liability for all damages that may arise if the appliance is used for purposes other than originally intended or if it is used inappropriately.

• Repairs and other work undertaken on the unit must only be done by authorised specialist personnel!

DESCRIPTION

1. Operation Button
2. Motor unit
3. Lid
4. Blade assembly (Main and secondary blade)
5. Bowl

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove any packaging material and clean the bowl and lid according to the chapter “CLEANING & MAINTENANCE”.

OPERATION

1. Place the bowl on a dry, flat and stable surface.
2. Assemble the main blade and secondary blade. Lock them both together by turning them clockwise.
3. Place the blade assembly on the shaft at the bottom of the bowl.
4. Fill the ingredients into the bowl. We recommend to cut large ingredients in max. 2 x 2 cm pieces. For best results, use no more than half of the available space in the bowl.
5. Close the lid properly. Turn it clockwise to snap it in place.
6. Align and place the motor unit on the center of the lid. There is a safety switch in the base of the motor unit that prevents the unit from operating when it is not placed correctly on the lid.
7. Connect the power cord to a power outlet.
8. Press the trigger button to start chopping.
9. For best results, operate the chopper in short pulses.
10. Do not run the motor for more than 20 seconds at a time. After 20 seconds of continuous operation, allow the motor to cool down to room temperature.
11. It may be necessary to stop the machine and scrape the food off the bowl wall to chop everything evenly.
12. After use, unplug the appliance and clean the parts.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

• Always unplug the appliance from power before cleaning.
• Never immerse the motor unit or power cord in water.
• Do not let the electrical parts come into contact with moisture.
• Wash the bowl, lid and blades with a combination of mild detergent and warm water, then wipe it dry. Be careful when handling the blades.
• Wipe the motor unit with a soft damp cloth

Note : Some foods may discolor the plastic parts, but this will not harm the plastic or affect the taste of your food.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• 220-240 V
• 50-60 Hz
• 400 W

Environment-friendly disposal
You can help protect the environment!
Please remember to respect the local regulations: hand in the non-working electrical equipment to an appropriate waste disposal center.

TIMETRON Raimundgasse 1/8, A-1020 Vienna, Austria

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