ADESSO CH-1101 Mini Chopper Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Adesso

Table of Contents

CH-1101 Mini Chopper
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
CARE AND CLEANING
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
Documents / Resources

Mini Chopper
CH-1101
instruction manual

CH-1101 Mini Chopper

ADESSO CH 1101 Mini Chopper

Please keep your sales docket, including cash register receipt, in a safe place as the docket will prove the commencement of the period of this warranty. If you wish to make a claim specifically under this manufacturer’s warranty, you will be required to provide proof of purchase, preferably your sales docket.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time.

Always use the appliance from a power outlet of the same voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.
Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug – do not pull on the cord.
Turn the power off and remove the plug from power outlet when appliance is not in use, before putting on or removing parts and before cleaning.
Handle the blade and attachments with care. The blades are razor sharp and should be kept out of reach of children.
Do not immerse the motor or control unit into water or other liquids.
After cleaning the appliance, ensure that it is completely dry before using again.
Ensure the appliance lid is in place before operating the unit.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
The appliance shall not be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
Do not let the power cord of appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface.
Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a heated oven. Do not place on top of any other appliance.
Keep fingers well away from moving parts.
Do not remove the cover until the blade has stopped.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance without the cover in place.
For additional protection, it is recommended to use appliance with a residual current device (safety switch) with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the power socket which supply power to the appliance.
Do not leave the power cord near the edge of a bench top where children may touch or pull it.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance by any method other than those described in this user manual to avoid potential injury from misuse.
This appliance is not suitable for use by persons (including children) who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities, or by persons who have a lack of experience and/or lack of knowledge unless they are supervised by a person in charge for their security or receive instructions by them on how to use the appliance.
Do not move the appliance while switched on.
Always operate the appliance on a flat, level surface.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance by any method other than those described in this user manual to avoid potential injury from misuse.
Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
Do not use outdoors.
The use of accessories or attachments not supplied with the appliance is not recommended.
Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away from the appliance during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons, and/or damage to the appliance.
Do not continuously operate the appliance for too long. The motor may overheat. It can be operated without interruption for a maximum of 1 minute and should be allowed to cool down for approximately 3 minutes before the next operation.
Take care when handling the sharp blades and during cleaning.
Never process very hot liquids. DANGER OF SCALDING!
Never fill the bowl with liquids of any kind.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorised service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
Do not use the appliance with an extension power board.
Always clean the appliance components thoroughly when changing between ingredients, particularly after chopping meat.
Do not use the unit to chop hard ingredients such as coffee beans, ice cubes, mixtures containing fruit stones cereals and chocolate in lumps as these may damage the blades.

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

Lid
Blade assembly
Bowl
Power switch
Motor body

ADESSO CH 1101 Mini Chopper - FEATURES

UNPACKING
Unpack the mini chopper from the carton.
Retain the carton and packing for future use. If you have to dispose of the carton and packing, please do so responsibly.
The carton should contain
1 x CH-1101 Mini chopper
1 x Owner’s handbook.

ASSEMBLY

The Mini chopper is assembled from four components – the motor body, bowl, lid and blade assembly.
Always disconnect mains power before assembly or disassembly of the chopper.
Removing the lid
To remove the lid, twist the handle anti-clockwise and lift it off.

Fitting the lid
To re-fit the lid, place the lid on the bowl as shown, then turn the lid clockwise to lock it in place.

When correctly fitted, the pointer on the lid will line up as shown. NOTE: The lid will only fit on the bowl in one position, never force it into place. If the lid is not fully locked, the chopper will not operate. This is a safety feature.

Blade assembly
CAUTION: Always handle the blade assembly by the plastic spindle, never touch the blades as they are sharp.
To remove the blade assembly, first remove the lid. Lift the blade assembly out of the bowl. To re-fit the blade assembly, drop the blade assembly over the central guide in the bowl. Rotate the blade assembly a little until it drops fully into place.

Removing the bowl

Remove the lid and blade assembly.
Turn the bowl anti-clockwise to align the arrow on the bowl with the unlock symbol
Lift the bowl off the motor body.

Fitting the bowl

Drop the bowl onto the motor body with the arrow aligned to the unlock symbol on the housing.
Rotate the bowl clockwise until the arrow aligns with the lock symbol as shown and the bowl locks in place.
NOTE: Check that the bowl is fitted with the measuring scale visible.

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OPERATION

First use
Before using your chopper for the first time you should ensure that the bowl, lid and blade assembly are thoroughly cleaned.

Remove the bowl, lid and blade assembly.
Carefully remove any protective packaging from the blade assembly.
Hand-wash the bowl, lid and blade assembly in hot soapy water. Take care when washing the blade as it is sharp.
Dry thoroughly before re-assembly.

Food suitable for chopping
The chopper can be used to chop meat, fruit, vegetables, fresh garlic and ginger, hard cheeses, nuts and herbs (coarse chop).
Do not use the unit to chop hard ingredients such as coffee beans, ice cubes, mixtures containing fruit stones cereals and chocolate in lumps as these may damage the blades.
Never chop any food such as soups etc which have liquid content.
Never chop any hot food.

Food preparation

The food may need some preparation before chopping. Refer to the table and prepare the food.

Food	Qty	Food size	Chopping time
Nuts	1 cup	–	60 seconds
Fresh herbs	1 loosely packed cup	–	60 seconds
Hard cheeses	55-85 g	15mm cubes	60 seconds
Garlic cloves	1 cup cloves, peeled	–	20 seconds
Onion	1 cup	20mm cubes	20 seconds
Meat	200 g	20mm cubes	30 seconds
Carrot	100 g	15mm cubes	30 seconds
Sun-dried tomatoes in oil	1 cup	15mm cubes	30 seconds

Always observe the maximum quantities. If you have more food to chop than the maximum quantity, split it into smaller batches.

Chopping
Check that the power is disconnected.

Assemble the bowl and blade to the motor body.
Place the chopper on a level, flat surface.
Place the food to be chopped in the bowl.
Fit the lid.
Connect the power cable to a mains outlet.
Steady the bowl with one hand.
Press and hold the power switch.

The chopper will operate.

Release the power switch at any time to stop the chopper and check progress through the side of the transparent bowl.
Approximate chopping times are listed in the food preparation table.
If you need to distribute the food around the bowl, release the power switch, disconnect from mains power, remove the lid and use a spoon to distribute the food. Never use your fingers.

Maximum chopping time
You can run the chopper for a maximum of one minute continuously or total for a series of bursts.
If it has run for a minute, leave it to cool for three minutes before using it again. When you have finished chopping

When the food is chopped as you want it, release the power switch and disconnect the power cable.
Wait until the blades have stopped and remove the lid.
Lift out the blade assembly.
Remove the bowl containing the chopped food ready to use.

After use

Follow the instructions in the Care and Cleaning section to clean the chopper components.
When the components have dried, re-assemble the chopper.
Coil the power cable loosely and store the chopper in a safe place out of the reach of children.

CARE AND CLEANING

Disconnect the chopper from mains power before cleaning it.
Dismantle the bowl, lid and blade assembly.
Wash these components in a mild detergent solution. Take extreme care when washing the blade as it is very sharp.
Wipe the motor body with a damp cloth.
Dry all components thoroughly.
Re-assemble the chopper. The chopper components are not dishwasher-safe. Never clean the chopper components with scourers, abrasive pads or chemicals.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply —————-220 – 240V—, 50-60Hz
Power consumption———– 120W
Weight ————————–0.77kg

**** Class II double insulated.

WARRANTY

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Where a failure does not amount to a major failure, Woolworths is entitled to choose between providing you with a repair, replacement or refund. To obtain compensation, you would need to provide documentary evidence of the loss or damage suffered, and documentary evidence that such loss or damage was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of a failure by Woolworths to comply with a consumer guarantee under the Australian Consumer Law. Such evidence may include photographs, statutory declarations, receipts or reports (eg from your doctor), depending on the loss or damage.
In addition to all rights and remedies to which you may be entitled under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Commonwealth), and any other relevant legislation, the manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects
in materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
In order to claim under this warranty you will need to bring the product to any Woolworths store, along with proof of purchase (typically this will be a receipt). Any cost incurred by you in bringing the product to the service desk will be borne by you. We will then, at our option, either repair or replace the product, or refund your money and take back the product – in accordance with our Returns Policy, a copy of which is available at www.woolworths.com.au (and click on tab for About Us, Our Services, In Stores Services).
Our liability under this manufacturer’s warranty is subject to us being satisfied that a defect was caused by defective workmanship or materials, and was not caused by or substantially contributed to by other factors, or circumstances beyond our control, including (but not limited to) defective installation, maintenance or repair, alteration or modification of the product in a manner not recommended by the manufacturers or any neglect, misuse or excessive use.
The benefits conferred by this manufacturer’s warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies conveyed by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Commonwealth), and any other statutory rights to which you may already be entitled, and this warranty does not exclude, restrict or modify any such rights or remedies that are implied by law.
This warranty is provided by Woolworths Limited of 1 Woolworths Way, Bella Vista NSW 2153, Phone: 1300 767 969.