Proctor Silex 72500 Durable Electric Vegetable Chopper Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Proctor Silex

Table of Contents

Proctor Silex 72500 Durable Electric Vegetable Chopper
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Parts and Features
How to Use
Chopping Tips
How to Clean
LIMITED WARRANTY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VIDEO – PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Proctor Silex 72500 Durable Electric Vegetable Chopper

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

Read all instructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
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.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
Turn the appliance OFF ( ), then unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
Avoid contacting moving parts.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surface, including stove.
Keep hands and utensils away from cutting blades while chopping food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the food processor. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the food processor is not running.
Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
This appliance is intended for processing small quantities of food for immediate consumption. This appliance is not intended to prepare large quantities of food at one time.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base without first putting bowl properly in place.
Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
Check that the appliance is OFF ( ) before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF ( ); then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the food processor bowl as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.
CAUTION! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

Parts and Features

Cover
Blade
Bowl
Base

Before First Use: Wash cover, bowl, and blade in hot, soapy water. The blade is sharp; handle carefully. Rinse and dry.

How to Use

Read “Chopping Tips.”
Make sure chopper is unplugged. Lock bowl onto base by aligning tabs on bowl with slots in base. Turn clockwise.
Place blade in bowl over center shaft. Turn until blade slips down to bottom of bowl. Blade is sharp; handle carefully.
Place food in bowl.
Place cover on bowl.
Plug into electrical outlet.
To turn unit on, turn cover to ON ( I ) position. For continuous operation, the cover must be held in the ON ( I ) position. See illustration.
To turn unit off, turn cover counter- clockwise to OFF ( ) position. Do not remove cover until blade has stopped turning.
Remove cover. Unlock bowl by turning counterclockwise. Remove bowl from base. Carefully remove blade. Blade is sharp; handle carefully.
Unplug unit from outlet when not in use.

IF CHOPPER DOES NOT START : Review the steps in “How to Use” to make sure the bowl and cover are both in the locked positions.

Chopping Tips

The bowl has a capacity of 1 1/2 cups (375 ml). For liquid ingredients, do not exceed 3/4 cup (188 ml).
For more control, process by turning the cover to ON ( I ) position briefly then releasing. Check consistency and continue if desired.
Tear bread into pieces, then process to make bread crumbs. Break crackers or cookies into pieces, then process into crumbs for use as recipe ingredients or pie crusts.
To chop carrots, celery, mushrooms, green pepper, or onion, cut into 1 inch chunks and place in bowl. This will result in more uniform consistency.
Chop nuts; mince parsley, basil, chives, or garlic.
Puree small amounts of cooked fruit or vegetables for baby food or use as a base for sauces or soups.
Do not process raw meat, cheese, coffee beans, whole squares of baking chocolate, or whole, hard spices in the food chopper. This could damage the chopper.

How to Clean

Wash cover, bowl, and blade in hot, soapy water. Blade is sharp; handle carefully. Rinse and dry. The cover, bowl, and blade may also be washed in top rack of automatic dishwasher.
Reassemble for safe storage.
To clean the base, wipe with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Do not immerse base in water.

Customer Service

If you have a question about your food chopper, call our toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that informa-tion below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your food chopper. This information will help us answer your question much more quickly.

MODEL: __
TYPE: ____
SERIES: ___

LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value. This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use.
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit proctorsilex.com in the U.S. or proctorsilex.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the brand of the electric vegetable chopper, and what is the specific model number?

The electric vegetable chopper is from Proctor Silex, and the model number is 72500.

What are the dimensions of the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper?

The chopper has dimensions of 5.13 inches in diameter, 5.44 inches in width, and 8.5 inches in height.

What color is the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper?

The chopper comes in white color.

What is the bowl capacity of the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper?

The chopper has a bowl capacity of 1.5 cups.

What is the recommended use for the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper?

The chopper is recommended for chopping various ingredients.

Are the components of the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper dishwasher safe?

Yes, the bowl, lid, and removable blades are dishwasher safe.

What components are included with the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper?

The chopper includes a blade, chopper, and base.

How is the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper powered, and what is its power source?

The chopper is powered by AC (electricity).

What is the weight of the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper?

The chopper weighs 1 pound.

What is the model name of the Proctor Silex chopper, and what does it emphasize about its durability?

The model name is Durable Electric Vegetable Chopper & Mini Food Processor, emphasizing its durability.

What is the material of the blades in the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper?

The blades are made of stainless steel.

How is the size of the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper suited for everyday use?

The chopper's small 1.5 cup capacity makes it ideal for everyday tasks such as chopping onions and garlic, making salsa, pureeing baby food, and emulsifying sauces.

What can the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper efficiently chop, puree, and emulsify?

The chopper can efficiently cut through various ingredients, including carrots, onions, garlic, and nuts for desserts.

How does the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper allow customization of food texture?

The chopper features a simple pulse speed control that allows users to customize the texture of their food, whether they want a smooth puree or chunky bits.

Is the Proctor Silex 72500 Electric Vegetable Chopper designed to save space in the kitchen?

Yes, the chopper is compact enough to leave on the countertop or easily stow in the cabinet, making it convenient for small prep jobs.