alpina 871125218742 Chopper Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- alpina
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alpina 871125218742 Chopper Instruction Manual
Read this booklet thoroughly before using the appliance, and save it for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Read all instructions before using the appliance.
- Do not open the appliance until the blades have stopped.
- The attached motor unit cannot be used for anything other than the intended use.
- Unplug the appliance from the power outlet when it is not in use and before cleaning it. Allow the appliance to cool before attaching or removing parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
- Do not let the cable hang over the edge of a table or work surface or touch a hot surface.
- Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
- Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade while chopping.
- food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons and damage to the food chopper. A scraper may be used but only when the food chopper is not running.
- To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury, do not immerse the cable, electric plugs or motor unit in water or any other liquid.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- The appliance is not a toy. Do not let children play with it.
- Avoid contact with the moving parts.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cable or plug or when the appliance has malfunctioned or been dropped or damaged in any way. Return the appliance to the nearest authorised service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
- Do not use the appliance for anything other than the intended use.
- Ensure that the motor unit is locked securely in place before operating the appliance.
- Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism.
- Do not use outdoors.
- This device must not be used by children.
- Keep the device and it’s connecting cable away from 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT OPEN UNTIL BLADES STOP
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
KNOW YOUR FOOD CHOPPER
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Before using this appliance for the first time, wash the bowl and blade assembly in sudsy water and dry them thoroughly; these parts are safe to clean in a dishwasher. Wipe the motor unit with a damp cloth; do not immerse the motor unit in water.
HOW TO CHOP OR MINCE FOOD
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Place the bowl on a work surface or other flat surface, then slide the blade down over the shaft in the bowl. Be careful not to touch the blade as it is extremely sharp.
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Place dry food in the bowl, referring to the chopping guide for details regarding the specific food.
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Position the motor unit on the bowl, lining up the motor unit locking tabs with the bowl locking slots so that the motor unit locks into place.
Note: For your protection, this appliance has a lid locking system. The appliance will not operate unless the tabs on the motor unit and the slots on the bowl align. Do not attempt to operate the appliance without locking the motor unit in place. -
Depress and hold the pulse button to process food.
Note: This product has a ‘pulse action’ feature. Avoid running the motor continuously in this mode for longer than 30 seconds. The longer the continuous pulse, the finer the texture. For coarsely chopped food, use short pulses. -
Ensure the blade has stopped rotating completely before removing the motor unit. Unplug the appliance. Remove the motor unit and grasp the plastic blade hub. Carefully pull the blade assembly out. Remove the bowl and empty out the processed food. Do not use the bowl for storing food.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the appliance from the power outlet before cleaning it.
Wash the bowl and blade assembly immediately after use either with warm/sudsy
water or in the dishwasher. Wipe off the motor unit with a damp cloth; do not
immerse it in water.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the finish of the appliance, do not use chemical,
steel, wooden or abrasive cleaners to clean the it.
CHOPPING GUIDE
FOOD TYPE | PREPARATION HINTS |
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Bread, fresh, toasted or stale | Use 1 slice at a time, torn into several |
pieces.
Fruits and vegetables Canned Cooked
Fresh
| Drain up to 100g and process for 15 seconds ON and 1 minute OFF until pureed
as desired. Use up to 100g, plus cooking liquid as needed, and process for 15
seconds ON and 1 minute OFF until pureed is desired.
Pulse or process up to 100g of chunked fruit or vegetables for 15 seconds ON
and 1 minute OFF until the desired chop is achieved.
Parsley and other leafy herbs| Wash and dry thoroughly then pulse or process
up to 120g for 15 seconds ON and 1 minute OFF until the desired chop is
achieved.
Nuts| Pulse or process up to 100g for 15 seconds ON and 1 minute OFF until the
desired chop is achieved.
Cookies, crackers| Pulse or process up to 120 cookies or crackers for 15
seconds ON and 1 minute OFF until the desired chop is achieved.
Fresh beef or pork
Cut into 60mm x 20mm x 20mm pieces.| Pulse or process up to 60g for 15 seconds
ON and 1 minute OFF until the desired chop is achieved.
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