cookworks CH1117BN Mini Chopper Instruction Manual

cookworks CH1117BN Mini Chopper

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• You should only plug the appliance into a 220V-240V AC, 50Hz supply.
• Connecting it to other power sources may damage the appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.
• This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• This appliance can be used by 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.
• Keep motor housing, cable, and plug dry and away from areas where it is likely to get splashed. Never immerse in water.
• Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from the mains supply.
• Do not operate the appliance if damaged or after it malfunctions.
• In the event the supply cord is damaged, in order to avoid a hazard it must only be replaced by a qualified service engineer, with a suitably approved part.
• This appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible and the plug socket is within easy reach of the power cord.
• Do not cover or block the ventilation holes.

WARNING

• This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic households. It is not suitable for commercial use.
• Always unplug the motor housing of the mini chopper if unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
• Only use with the parts supplied and fully assembled.
• The mini chopper blades are sharp, take care when emptying the bowl and cleaning.
• Never use hot liquids in the mini chopper, always allow liquids to cool to room temperature before blending.
• Do not leave unattended during use.
• Do not exceed the quantities shown in the guideline table.
• Never place hands or utensils inside the bowl whilst the chopper is in use. Only use a scraper / spatula when the mini chopper is not in operation.
• Do not attempt to operate the mini chopper without the bowl in place.
• Do not cover the mini chopper and allow the motor housing to cool fully before storing.
• This appliance can cause personal injury if misused.

FOOD SAFETY

• Keep raw meat and poultry separate from cooked foods.
• Always wash hands after handling raw meat and poultry, before handling any ready to eat foods.
• Wipe and disinfect surfaces that have been in contact with raw meat and poultry.
• Use separate utensils for handling raw meat/poultry and cooked food or wash them thoroughly between uses.

PARTS

Assembly

TO USE

1. Dismantle and clean thoroughly before first use – see cleaning section.
2. Place the chopping bowl on a stable, flat surface.
3. Place the blade onto the metal pin in the base of the chopping bowl.
4. Place the food to be chopped into the bowl on top of the blades.
5. Do not overfill, no more than 500ml is recommended, cut into 15mm cubes.
6. Fit the inner cover onto the blade assembly.
7. Fit the motor housing onto the chopping bowl assembly.
8. Please note that if the motor housing is incorrectly aligned and the switch lever is not depressed by the rim of the bowl, the motor will not start.
9. Fully unwind the cable and plug in.
10. Press down on the On / Off button to start the chopper.
11. Chop for a maximum of 30 seconds.
12. To switch off, release the button and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before checking the fineness of the chop.
13. If satisfactory, lift off the motor housing, remove the the inner cover and blade.
14. If further chopping is required, wait 2 minutes before restarting.
15. After using the chopper for 3 x 30 second cycles, a rest interval of 30 minutes is required before using the chopper again to allow the unit to fully cool down.
16. To stop or interrupt the chopping process, release the button or turn off at the mains.

Notes

• Do not run the chopper empty (without the blade covered by food
• If using to chop fruit and vegetables, remove the skins, peel or stones and cut into small pieces before chopping. It may be necessary to add a few ml of water when chopping vegetables or fruit.
• The chopping bowl fit with the motor housing is not water tight. Therefore significant amounts of liquid ingredients should not be used as the liquid may overflow.

CLEANING

Clean the mini chopper after each use.

1. Switch off and unplug.
2. Lift the motor housing from the chopping bowl and lift out the inner cover and blade assembly.
3. Wipe the outside of the motor housing with a damp cloth do not use detergents or abrasives as these may scratch the surface.
4. Never immerse the motor housing, cable or plug in water.
5. Wipe the underside of the motor housing with a damp cloth (not wet) dishcloth soaked in washing up water and remove any food debris.
6. Wipe again with a damp dishcloth, this time soaked in clean water and dry thoroughly with paper kitchen towel.
7. The bowl, inner cover and blade assembly are suitable to be cleaned in a dishwasher or washed in hot water with a little washing up liquid.
8. Rinse and wipe dry.
9. Following use and cleaning, the motor housing and bowl/blade assembly should be stored separately from each other (i.e. without the motor housing on the bowl to allow any odors from the previous food to dissipate.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Cookworks Mini chopper

Model| CH1117BN
Rated Voltage & Frequency| 220 – 240V AC 50/60Hz
Rated Power Input| 200W
Capacity| 500ml max
Maximum work time| 30 seconds
Class rating| 2 double insulated
BS 1362 fuse| 3A
Product dimensions external| Ø 112.5 x 214.5 mm
Product weight net| 0.7 kg approx.

RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so help the environment. This symbol means an electrical product should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when finished with. Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk click on bank locator and enter your postcode to find your nearest recycling site.

PLUG / WIRING ADVICE

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE

Non rewireable plug

This appliance may be fitted with a “non-rewireable” plug. If you need to change the fuse in a non rewireable plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the appliance must not be used.

Rewireable plug

The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in a rewireable plug. Rewireable plugs should only be replaced by a suitably competent person. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

• The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N.
• The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L.

Produced in China
Argos Limited, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW. Argos (N.I.) Ltd, Forestside Shopping Centre, Upper Galwally, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT8 6FX. Argos Distributors (Ireland) Limited, Unit 7, Ashbourne Retail Park, Ballybin Road, Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland www.argos.co.uk/cookworks Tel: 0345 640 3030

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