Cuisinart SG-3 Salt Pepper and Spice Mill Instruction Manual

Cuisinart  SG-3 Salt Pepper and Spice Mill

Product Information

This product is a Salt, Pepper, and Spice Mill with the model number SG-3. It comes with various features and components to enhance your cooking experience.

Important Safety Measures

• Always read the instruction booklet carefully before using the product.
• Follow basic safety precautions when using an electrical appliance.
• Avoid putting the charger base or motor body in water or any other liquid.
• Do not operate the mill in the presence of explosive or flammable fumes.
• Unplug the charger base from the outlet before cleaning.
• Keep the charger base away from sinks or hot surfaces.
• Avoid using extension cords and plug the charger base adapter directly into an electrical outlet.
• Use the appliance only for its intended purpose.
• Do not use the appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it malfunctions.
• Use only recommended attachments or accessories to prevent fire, electrical shock, or injury.
• This appliance is designed for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
• Replace damaged chargers immediately.
• Use only the provided charger for the appliance and do not attempt to use it with any other product or charger.
• Avoid incinerating the mill or batteries as it can cause severe injury.
• The product contains nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries that should be recycled and disposed of properly.
• Supervise children when using the appliance.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Avoid letting the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
• Do not operate the appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet without unplugging it.

Product Usage Instructions

Follow these instructions for the proper usage of the Salt, Pepper, and Spice Mill:

Parts and Features

1. Measuring Cap: It has a capacity of 1 teaspoon for convenient portioning.
2. Removable Grinding Containers: These clear containers allow easy viewing and hold large portions, reducing the need for frequent refills.
3. Rechargeable Batteries: These batteries are not shown in the manual but are included with the product.
4. Comfort Grip Housing: The ergonomically designed housing ensures comfort and ease of use.
5. On/Off Button: Press this button to operate the mill.
6. Charging Base: Plug this base into an electrical outlet to charge the unit fully.

Ensure that you have read and understood all the safety precautions before using the Salt, Pepper, and Spice Mill. Follow these steps to use the product:

1. Ensure that the mill is fully charged by placing it on the charging base until it reaches full charge.
2. Remove the mill from the charging base once it is fully charged.
3. Add the desired salt, pepper, or spice into the removable grinding container.
4. Place the grinding container back into the mill securely.
5. Press the On/Off button to start the grinding process.
6. Hold the mill firmly and move it in a circular motion over the food or dish to dispense the desired amount of seasoning.
7. Release the On/Off button to stop the grinding process.
8. Store the mill in a safe place when not in use, ensuring it is unplugged from the electrical outlet.

Following these instructions will help you effectively and safely use the Salt, Pepper, and Spice Mill (model SG-3) to enhance your culinary creations.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. To protect against electrical shock, do not put the charger base or motor body of this appliance in water or other liquid. Never submerge any other portion of this unit. If any part falls into liquid, remove immediately. Carefully remove, clean and dry unit thoroughly before continuing.
3. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
4. Unplug charger base from outlet before cleaning.
5. Charger base should be plugged into an electrical outlet away from sink or hot surfaces.
6. Do not use an extension cord. Plug charger base adapter directly into an electrical outlet.
7. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way, or is not operating properly. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, or mechanical or electrical adjustment.
9. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock or risk of injury.
10. This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
11. Do not operate a damaged charger. Have damaged charger replaced immediately.
12. Use only with the charger provided with the appliance. Do not attempt to use this charger with any other product. Likewise, do not attempt to charge this appliance with any other charger.
13. Do not incinerate the mill, even if it is damaged. Severe injury can occur if the batteries are placed in a fire.
14. This product contains, nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, which must be recycled at the end of the life of the product and disposed of properly. (See Disposal/Recycling of Batteries, page 6.) Do not incinerate or compost batteries, as risk of severe injury can occur at high temperatures.
15. Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If the liquid, which is a 20–35% solution of potassium hydroxide, gets on the skin, (1) wash quickly with soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets into eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.
16. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
17. Avoid contacting moving parts.
18. Do not use outdoors.
19. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
20. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the electrical out-let. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Measuring Cap 1 teaspoon capacity

2. Removable Grinding Containers Clear for easy viewing, and hold large portions for less refills

3. Rechargeable Batteries (Not Shown)

4. Comfort Grip Housing Ergonomically designed for comfort and ease of use

5. On/Off Button
   Operates mill when pressed

6. Charging Base
   Plugs into outlet and brings unit to full recharge

7. Spice Catcher
   Removable tray easily
   discards leftover spices

8. Charge/Ready Light Illuminates red when charging and blue when fully charged.

9. Adjustable Grind Dial Choose from 5 set positions from coarse to fine

10. Grind Directional Arrows
    Indicates which direction to turn the adjustable grind dial for desired setting

11. Cord Storage (not shown)

12. BPA Free (not shown) All materials that come in contact with food are BPA free.

ASSEMBLY

To assemble your Cuisinart® Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill for use:

1. Place housing and all removable parts on a clean, flat surface. Make sure that all parts have been cleaned and dried thoroughly before assembling.

2. Attach grinding container(s) to the unit housing. NOTE: It is best to attach the grinding container from the bottom while holding the unit upright. See fig.1.

3. Line up the arrow on the grinding container with the arrow on the unit housing. NOTE: Both arrows should face each other. This will indicate the grinding container and unit are properly aligned. See fig.2.

4. Gently push the grinding container and unit housing together. The grinding container will fit together comfortably with the unit housing. See fig.3.

5. Secure the grinding container in place by twisting the grinding container clockwise so that the arrow on the unit housing is now aligned with the lock symbol on the grinding container.
   NOTE: The two pieces will click together indicating proper assembly. See fig.4.

6. To attach the second grinding container, flip the unit housing over and repeat assembly instructions. See fig.5.

7. Your Cuisinart® Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill is now assembled. See fig.6.

For use with measuring cap:

1. To use the measuring cap on either grinding container, grasp the measuring cap and connect to grinding container by aligning the grooves on the measuring cap with the ridges in the grinding container. See fig.7.
2. Press together until the ridge of the measuring cap rests flat against the grinding container.
   NOTE: When not in use, the measuring cap should remain in the uppermost grinding container, as the unit housing will not fit into the charging base if the measuring cap is on the lower container.

To assemble charging base for use:

1. Place housing, charging base and all removable parts on a clean, flat surface. Make sure that all parts have been cleaned and dried thoroughly before assembling.

2. Place the removable spice catcher into the charging base so that it fits securely.
   NOTE: The spice catcher will only fit into the charging base one way. See fig.8.

3. Connect power adapter to the charging base by grasping the pin on the power adapter and inserting  it vertically into the back of the charging base until secure.
   NOTE: Do not insert power adapter into the charging base while power adapter is plugged into a power source. See fig.9.

CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
To charge your Cuisinart® Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill for use:

1. Follow assembly instructions for the Cuisinart® Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill and charging base on page 4 to properly assemble for charging.

2. Grasp assembled unit securely and make sure it is facing upright. The Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill is facing upright when the Cuisinart® logo on the front of the unit is in proper reading orientation
   (easy to read and horizontal.) See fig.10.

3. Place the fully assembled Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill in the charging base so that the recessed area on the back of the unit housing fits comfortably with the protrusion on the charging base.
   See fig.11.

4. Plug charging base into a 120v power outlet. Your unit is now charging for use.
   NOTE: Unit is properly charging if red LED illuminates from charging base. See fig.12.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place housing and all removable parts on a clean, flat surface. Make sure that all parts have been cleaned and dried thoroughly and properly assembled before use.

2. Attach grinding container(s) to the unit housing with sea salt, peppercorns, or desired dried spice.
   NOTE: It is best to attach the grinding container from the bottom while holding the unit upright.

3. Line up the arrow on the grinding container with the arrow on the unit housing.
   NOTE: Both arrows should face each other. This will indicate the grinding container and unit are properly aligned.

4. Gently push the grinding container
   and unit housing together. The grinding container will fit together comfortably with the unit housing.

5. Twist the grinding container clockwise so that the arrow on the unit housing
   is now aligned with the lock symbol on the grinding container. NOTE: The two pieces will click together indicating proper assembly.

6. To attach the second grinding container, flip the unit housing over and repeat operating instructions.

7. Press the On/Off button in the center
   of the unit housing to begin grinding.
   NOTE: Only the bottom container will yield any grinding results. Even though the grinding container facing upward will rotate, no grinding will actually take place.

For use with measuring cap:
To use the measuring cap on either grinding container, grasp the measuring cap and connect to grinding container by aligning the grooves on the measuring cap with the ridges in the grinding container. Press together until the ridge of the measuring cap rests flat against the grinding container.

NOTE:
The measuring cap can be used on either container during operation only. When not in use, the measuring cap should remain in the uppermost grinding container as the unit housing will not fit into the charging base if the measuring cap is on the lower container.

ADJUSTING THE GRIND
To adjust the grind from fine to coarse, use the adjustment dial on the underside of the mill. Clockwise for a finer grind and counterclockwise for a coarser grind.

QUICK TIPS

• Before first use, the batteries must be charged for 13 hours.
• To clear a peppercorn that is stuck in the grinding wheel you may either:
  1. Turn the mill upside down and shake gently while pressing the On/Off power button.
  2. Turn the mill upside down and position the grind selector to coarse, then hold over a plate and grind until peppercorn is dislodged.
• Never use moist or wet spices in the mill. This will clog the grinding mechanism. We recom-mend using only store-bought dried spices.
• To improve battery performance, it is recom-mended that you occasionally unplug the charging base and run the mill until its battery is fully discharged and it stops operating. Once discharged, plug the charging base back into the electrical outlet and recharge the mill for 13 hours. This procedure improves battery capacity and should be repeated every 2–3 months.
• Clean the mill and base by simply wiping all parts with a damp cloth and thoroughly drying. Do not place in the dishwasher.
  Avoid wetting battery contacts.

CHARGING & BATTERY LIFE
Your Cuisinart® Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill is equipped with NiMH batteries. We have selected these batteries to give you maximum battery life and long running times.
If batteries should run down completely, it will take between 8 and 13 hours to fully recharge them. Normally, you won’t run batteries down completely, since the running time with a full charge is up to 20 minutes. It varies depending on your usage, but most grinding tasks take only about 5 seconds. If your battery is no longer charging, it is time to replace the battery. Please call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 for instructions on returning your unit for battery replacement.

CONTINUOUS CHARGING
The unit is designed so that the batteries may remain on continuous charge. It is recommended that the Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill charger be kept plugged into a wall socket, so that the mill will always be ready to use. Leaving the unit on continuous charge is inexpensive in terms of the amount of electricity being used.

Use only with the charger provided with the appliance. Do not attempt to use this charger with any other product. Likewise, do not attempt to charge this appliance with any other charger.

HOLDING THE CHARGE
The batteries hold most of their charge even when not plugged in and charging, losing only about 30% of total charge per month.

SHORT RUN TIMES
If, after repeated use, the run time seems to get shorter and the Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill has less power, remove the plug from the wall outlet and continue to use mill until it is fully dis-charged and stops operating. Plug base back into wall outlet and recharge the unit for 13 hours or overnight for a full new charge. This procedure improves battery capacity and should be repeated once every 2 –3 months to ensure optimum performance.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Simply wipe all parts with a damp cloth then dry thoroughly. Do not place in the dishwasher. Avoid wetting battery contacts. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

DISPOSAL/RECYCLING OF BATTERIES
This product uses four NiMH rechargeable and recyclable batteries. At the end of the batteries’ useful life, they should be recycled. These batter-ies must not be incinerated or composted.
NiMH batteries should not be put in municipal waste systems. Contact your local waste collec-tion agency for proper recycling and disposal information for your area.
Please do not attempt to dismantle the mill to replace these batteries on your own. Damage could result to the unit.
When it is time to replace and/or recycle the bat-teries, or to receive additional instructions for dis-posing of old batteries, call toll-free 1-800-726-0190 for instructions on how to ship your Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill back to Cuisinart. Or send the Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill to: Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.

WARRANTY

Limited Three-Year Warranty
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website, www. cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.
If your Cuisinart® Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number 1-800-726-0190 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product.
Please pay by check or money order (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty. Please be sure to include your return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product model number (located on bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any other information pertinent to the product’s return.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart® products of the same type. The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the above two options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty.
California residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such products under warranty.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART® PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart® product, we suggest that you call our Cuisinart® Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product to be serviced. If servicing is needed, a representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.
Your Cuisinart® Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as use with accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary household use. This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.

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References

• Cuisinart's Kitchen Appliances for Professional and Home Chefs
• Cuisinart's Kitchen Appliances for Professional and Home Chefs

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