BRAUN CH301 Easy Prep Mini 4 Cup Chopper User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Braun
Table of Contents
BRAUN CH301 Easy Prep Mini 4 Cup Chopper
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and/or personal injury including the following:
- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
- After removing the packaging, make surethe product is complete and undamaged.If in doubt, do not use the appliance andcontact a qualified professional only.
- The plastic bag containing the applianceshould be kept away from children as itmay represent a suffocation hazard.
- To protect against the risk of electricalshock do not put the power unit, cord orplug in water or other liquid.
- Unplug from the outlet when not in use,before assembling or disassembling partsand before cleaning. To unplug grasp theplug and pull from the outlet. Never pullby the power cord.
- 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 theappliance to the nearest authorizedservice facility for examination, repair oradjustment.
- Avoid contacting moving parts. Do not attempt to defeat any safety interlockmechanisms.
- The blades are sharp, handle with care. Always hold the knife blade at the top, away from the cutting edge, when handling the sharp cutting blades, emptying the bowl and duringcleaning.
- Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade while chopping food to reduce the risk of severe injury to person or damage to the food chopper. A scraper may be used but only when the food chopper is not running.
- To reduce the risk of injury, never placecutting blade on base without first putting bowl properly in place.
- DO NOT process hot ingredients.
- Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the mini chopper bowl as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to sudden steaming.
- When processing heavy loads such as meat do not operate continuously for longer than 10 seconds. Leave to cool for 2 minutes in between each 10 second operation.
- Do not exceed the maximum capacities stated in the processing guide (refer toE F illustration ).
- Be certain cover is securely in placebefore operating appliance.
- Always wait for the blades to completely stop before removing the power unit fromthe bowl.
- Always remove the knife blade(s) beforeemptying or pouring contents from thebowl.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Braun maycause fire, electric shock or injury.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. Do not let cord contact hotsurface, including the stove.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not operate the food chopper if thebowl is empty.
- Never operate the food chopper with the bowl filled with liquid.
- Do not use the bowl as a storage container.
- Never leave the appliance on unattended.
- Misuse of your food chopper can result in injury. Never use an unauthorised attachment. 146588 Iss 1 CH3012BK LV USA/Cananda.Braun.PB.indd 3 24/03/
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
- Only use the appliance for its intended domestic use. Braun will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions.
Cleaning
Refer to Illustrations
- Always switch off and unplug before cleaning.
- Do not immerse the power unit in water. Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
- Always separate the blades before cleaning.
- Handle the blade with care – it is extremely sharp.
- Wash the parts by hand, then dry. Alternatively they can be washed in your dishwasher.
- The parts are unsuitable for use in a Steam Sterilizer. Instead use a sterilizing solution in accordance with the sterilizing solutions manufacturer’s instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Household use only
K| ****| |
---|---|---|---
Chocolate| | 3.5oz/100g| P (2)| 10 – 30
Parmesan Cheese|
3/4″
| 3.5oz/100g| P (2)| 10 – 30
Bread|
3/4″
| 1.5oz/40g| 2| 10 – 15
Meat|
3/4″
| 5.5oz/150g| 2| 10
Fish and Poultry|
3/4″
| 5.5oz/150g| 2| 10
Ginger|
1/2″
| 3.5oz/100g| P (2)| 5 – 10
Herbs
| 3 cups/1oz/30g| 1 – 2| 10
Nut| 1-1½ cup/5.5oz/150g| 2| 15 – 20
Cookies Biscuits| 1 cup/ 3.5oz/100g| 1 – 2
P (2)
| 10 – 15
Onions and Vegetables| 5.5oz/150g| P (2)| 5 – 10
Cooked Fruit Fruits| 11oz/300g| P| 10 – 20
Baby food| 12.5oz/350g| 2| 20 – 30
Garlic| 3-5 bulbs/5.5oz/150g| P (2)| 5 – 10
Ice Cubes| 4-5 cubes/3-3.5oz/ 80 – 100g| P (2)| 10
Mayonnaise| Egg,| 1 Egg| 2| 30
Oil,| 4 fl oz/125ml
Before plugging in
- Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of the appliance.
- his appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
**Before using for the first time
**
- Remove all packaging and any labels including the plastic blade covers from the knife blade. Take care the blades are very sharp. These covers should be discarded as they are to protect the blade during manufacture and transit only.
- Wash the parts: see ‘Cleaning’.
Key
- Speed selector
- Power unit
- cover
- Upper knife blade
- Finger grip
- Lower knife blade
- Bowl
- Locating pin
- Anti-slip ring
- Mayonnaise dripper (if supplied)
- Cord clip
- Spatula (if supplied)
To Use Your Mini Chopper
Anti-slip ring
-
Before use, fit the Anti-slip ring to stop the bowl sliding on the worktop.
Refer to Illustrations – -
Your Mini Chopper will not operate unless the bowl and lid are correctly interlocked.****
To avoid overloading the chopper and for best results, do not fill
the bowl above the 2 cup/500ml maximum level.
Speed 1| Use for coarser chopping.
Push and hold the speed selector halfway down.
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Speed 2| Use for finer chopping and pureeing.
Push and hold the speed selector all the way down.
To pulse – use a start/stop action instead of holding the button down.
Hints Important
- If preparing food for babies or young children, always check that the ingredients are thoroughly processed before feeding.
- If the chopper labours, remove some of the mixture and continue processing in several batches, otherwise you may strain the motor.
- Chopping hard foods such as coffee beans, spices, chocolate or ice will wear the knife blades faster.
- Beware of over processing some ingredients. Stop and check the consistency frequently.
- Some spices such as cloves, and cumin seeds can have an adverse effect on the plastic of your food chopper.
- To ensure even processing, stop and scrape down the bowl.
- The best results are obtained by cutting food into small pieces and chopping small quantities at a time.
- Herbs will chop better when clean and dry.
- For breadcrumbs, the best results are achieved with stale bread.
To use the mayonnaise dripper
(if supplied)
Refer to Illustrations –
Please refer to the mayonnaise recipe in the recipe section for information on
how to assemble and use the mayonnaise dripper.
Cord storage
- Wrap excess cord around the power unit, securing the cord in the cord clip ****
Service and Customer Care
- If you experience any problems with the operation of your appliance, before requesting assistance refer to the “Troubleshooting guide” section in the manual or visit www.braunhousehold.com.
- Warranty & Service – for detailed information see separate warranty and service leaflet or visit www.braunhousehold.com.
- Made in China.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
Troubleshooting guide
Problem| Cause| Solution
Appliance does not operate.| No Power.| Check appliance is plugged in.
Lid not locked on correctly.| Check that the lid is interlocked correctly.
Appliance starts to slow or labor during processing.| Recommended quantity
exceeded.| Refer to recommended processing guide for quantities to process.
Recommended operating time exceeded.| When processing heavy loads such as meat
do not operate continuously for longer than 10 seconds. Leave to cool for 2
minutes in between each 10 second operation.
Poor chopping results.| Recommended quantity exceeded.| Refer to hint section
and
follow processing guide K . Do not fill the bowl above the 500ml maximum level.
Plastic parts discolored after processing.| Some foods may discolor the plastic. This is perfectly normal and will not harm the plastic or affect the flavour of your food.| Rub with a cloth dipped in vegetable oil to remove the discoloration.
Recipe
Fit both blades to the bowl (unless stated otherwise) when carrying out the following recipes.
Guacomole
½ small red onion 1 tomato, skinned and seeds removed 1 small green chilli (seeded) ½ garlic clove, crushed few coriander sprigs 1 ripe avocado (peeled and pitted) 1tbsp/15ml lime juice salt and pepper
- Cut the onion, tomato and chilli into 2cm pieces.
- Add to the bowl with garlic and coriander. Pulse 10 times or until finely chopped. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Cut the Avocado into 2 cm pieces and add to the bowl with the lime juice. Pulse 5 times or until a fine puree is achieved
- Combine the 2 mixes and season to taste.
Tomato salsa
1 cup/½ oz/15g fresh coriander 1 small red onion 1 green chilli (seeded) 4 firm tomatoes, skinned and seeds removed juice of 1 lime salt and pepper
- Process the coriander on Speed 2 for 5 seconds or until finely chopped. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Cut the onion and chilli into ¾ inch pieces and add to the the bowl. Pulse 5 times or until finely chopped.
- Add to the coriander.
- Cut the tomato into pieces and coarsely chop on Speed 2 for 5 seconds..
- Add to the coriander mix and combine with lime juice, salt and pepper.
Strawberry slushie
4-5 ice cubes 8 strawberries, hulls removed and cut in half 10ml superfine sugar, approximate
- Place the ice cubes and strawberries into the bowl and pulse 10 times or until the ice is coarsely chopped.
- Add the sugar and pulse 5 times or until incorporated.
- Transfer to a glass and serve immediately.
(using the mayonnaise dripper when supplied)
4 fl oz/125ml olive oil
- whole egg
- drops lemon juice salt and pepper
Refer to Illustration –
- Fit the lower knife blade and add all the ingredients apart from theoil.
- Fit the mayonnaise dripper and add the oil to the recess. Quickly fit the cover and power unit. Process on Speed 2 for 40 seconds or until all of the oil is incorporated.
Note: Some oil will remain in the mayonnaise dripper after use, this is normal.