SILVERCREST SMZ 260 J1 Mini Chopper Blender Instruction Manual

SILVERCREST SMZ 260 J1 Mini Chopper Blender Instruction Manual

Congratulations

By purchasing the Silver Crest SMZ 260 J1 mini chopper, hereinafter referred to as mini chopper, you have opted for a high quality product.
Familiarize yourself with the mini chopper before using it for the first time and read these operating instructions carefully. Observe the safety instructions and only use the mini chopper in the manner described in these operating instructions and for the indicated fields of application.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place. Hand over all documents in the event that you pass on the mini chopper to a third party.

Intended use

This mini chopper is a household device and is only intended for chopping small quantities of boneless foodstuffs and for whipping cream. It must not be used outside of closed rooms or in regions with a tropical climate. The mini chopper is not intended for business or commercial use. Use the mini chopper solely for private purposes in living areas; any other use is deemed improper. Always ensure that the mini chopper is firmly positioned on the surface. This mini chopper meets the requirements of all relevant standards related to CE conformity. Compliance with these standards is no longer guaranteed if a change is made to the mini chopper without the authorization of the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages or faults arising as a result. Only use the accessories provided by the manufacturer. Please observe the national regulations and/or laws of the country in which the device is used.

Package contents

Unpack the mini chopper and all of the accessories. Remove all packaging materials and check all of the components for completeness and signs of damage. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact the manufacturer.

• Motor block with power cable and plug
• Bowl (with measuring scale)
• Bowl lid
• Blade holder with blade
• Whisk attachment
• Plastic base
• These operating instructions
  

This operating manual also has a cover that can be unfolded. The inside of the cover provides a schematic of the Silver Crest mini chopper SMZ 260 J1 and all controls. This cover page can remain unfolded while you read other sections of the operating instructions. This provides you with a reference to the controls at all times. The numbers identify the following parts/functions:

Technical data

with whisk attachment: 1 minute

Length of power cable| Approx. 130 cm
maximum capacity| Food no further than the 300-ml mark Liquids no further than the 200-ml mark
Protection class| II
Dimensions (W x H):| approx. 120 x 230 mm
Weight| Approx. 800 g

The specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

CO time (continuous operation time)

The CO time (continuous operation time) specifies how long the mini chopper can be operated before the motor overheats and causes damage. After this amount of time, the mini chopper must remain out of use until the motor has cooled down.

Safety instructions

Before using the device for the first time, please read the following instructions carefully and observe all warnings, even if you are familiar with using electronic and household devices. Keep this operating manual in a safe place for future reference. If you give the device away or sell it, please ensure that you also pass on this operating manual. It is part of the device.

Key to symbols

• DANGER:  This symbol, together with the word ‘Danger’, indicates an impending dangerous situation which, if not prevented, can lead to serious injuries or even death.
• WARNING: This icon indicates important information for the safe operation of the mini chopper and user safety.
• DANGER: This symbol indicates risks to health and/or property posed by an electric shock, potentially including a risk of death.
• Risk of fire: This icon warns us that fires may occur if instructions are not followed.
• This icon indicates that under no circumstances may the motor block be rinsed under running water or immersed in water or other liquids.
• This symbol indicates products whose physical and chemical composition have been tested and found to be safe for use in contact with foodstuffs in accordance with Regulation EC 1935/2004.
• This symbol indicates further useful information on the topic concerned.
• AC voltage
• Protection class II

Foreseeable misuse

• The mini chopper must not be used to chop or mince hot foodstuffs or those which are still cooking.
• The mini chopper must not be used to chop bones or frozen foodstuffs (exceptions: ice cubes and frozen berries).
• No other materials than foodstuffs may be processed.

This mini chopper should not be operated with an external timer or a separate remote control system.

Children and people with disabilities

• This device must not be used by children. The mini chopper and its connecting cable are to be kept away from children. Children must not play with the device. Ensure that children are supervised and do not play with this device. In particular, keep the blade holder (5) with blade (7) away from children in order to prevent any injuries caused by it. With this in mind, the device should be immediately re-assembled after cleaning and the blade holder (5) retained in the bowl (6).
• DANGER: The packaging material is not a toy. Children must not play with plastic bags. There is a risk of suffocation!

Store the device out of reach of children.

• This device can be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or who lack experience and knowledge, providing they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the device and understand the resulting dangers.

Risk of injury

• Disconnect the mini chopper from the mains network if you wish to replace the blade (7) or the whisk attachment (3). There is a risk of injury!

• Do not remove the motor block (2) until the blade (7) has stopped.
  Under no circumstances should you put your hand in the bowl when the blade (7) is turning. There is a risk of injury!

• Take care when emptying the bowl (6). The blade (7) is very sharp. Never attempt to remove food from the bowl (6) when the blade (7) is still in motion. There is a risk of injury!

• Take care when cleaning the mini chopper. The blade (7) is very sharp. There is a risk of injury!

• Clean device parts that come into contact with food with hot water, washing up-liquid and a soft cloth or the fine side of a washing-up sponge. You can also clean the canister using a soft
  washing-up brush. Then rinse the parts thoroughly with clean water to fully remove any detergent residue.

DANGER of electric shock

• The user does not have to do anything to switch the product between 50 and 60 Hz. The product is suitable for both 50 and 60 Hz supplies.

• Only plug in the mini chopper to a power socket, which is accordingly installed and easily accessible, whose mains voltage corresponds with the rating plate specifications. Once the device is plugged in, the power socket must be kept easily accessible so that the plug can be pulled out quickly in an emergency.

• The power cord and plug must not be damaged. Never replace a damaged power cord. Instead, contact the service department (see ‘Warranty information’ section). If the power cord is damaged, there is a risk of electric shock.

• If the device’s power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, their service department or by a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any hazards.

• Never open the housing of the motor block (2), as this contains parts to be maintained. If the housing is open, there is a risk of electric shock.

• If you notice any smoke, unusual noises or smells, remove the plug from the power socket immediately. If this happens, you must stop using the mini chopper until it has been checked by a specialist. If the device catches fire, do not inhale any resulting smoke. If you do inhale any smoke, seek medical attention. Smoke inhalation can be harmful to your health.

• Ensure that the power cord cannot be damaged by sharp edges or hot surfaces. The power cord must not get jammed or squashed. Always remove the power cord from the power socket by the plug, never pull on the cable itself. Always lay the power cord in such a way that nobody can stand or trip on it.

• The device must always be disconnected from the mains network filet unattended, in the event of malfunctions, prior to assembly and disassembly or cleaning.
  Under no circumstances may the motor block (2) be immersed in water and no liquids must ingress into the housing of the motor block (2).

• Should liquids ingress into the housing of the motor block (2), immediately remove the plug from the power socket and contact the service department (see ‘Warranty information’ section).

• Never touch the motor block (2), the power cord and the plug with wet hands.

• Disconnect the mini chopper from the mains network as soon as it has been used. T

DANGER of fire

Do not leave the mini chopper running for longer than 1 minute (CO time). Wait until it has cooled down.

Copyright

All contents of this operating manual are subject to copyright law and are provided to the user solely as a source of information. Any form of copying or reproduction of data and information without the express written permission of the author is prohibited. This also concerns commercial use of the content and data. The text and illustrations correspond to the technical standards at the time of printing. Subject to alterations.

Before initial use

Remove the SMZ 260 J1 mini chopper and all accessories from the packaging and check the completeness of the delivery. Remove the packaging material and keep it away from children. Dispose of it in an environmentally-friendly manner.
Prior to using it for the first time, the mini chopper must be cleaned as described in the “Cleaning” section.

Initial use

Processing foodstuff

• Position the bowl (6) onto the plastic appliance base (9).
• Position the blade holder (5) on the bearing axle (8).
• Prepare the food to be chopped. Remove hard shells or skins, e.g. from nuts, take meat of the bone and remove any stringy pieces. Cut large pieces into smaller ones so that they do not become stuck in the bowl (6). The edge length should not exceed 2 to 3 cm.
• Place the prepared food in the bowl (6).
• Familiarize yourself with the following food processing table. The processing times specified are guidelines only and may vary depending on the state of the food.

§  medium: 2 x 10 seconds
§  fine: 3 x 10 seconds
Cheese (Gouda, mild) *| 150 g| TURBO| 2 x 10 seconds
Eggs (hard boiled)| 3 eggs (150 g)| TURBO| 2 x 4 seconds
Meat| 200 g| TURBO| 6 x 5 seconds
Ice cubes| 100 g| TURBO| pulsating, 15 x 1 second
Cream| 100 ml

200 ml

| NORMAL| 30 seconds **

30–40 seconds ***

: fridge temperature, cut into pieces approx. 2 x 2 cm
: with the whisk attachment (3)
: with the whisk attachment (3) at a 180 degree angle

• Place the lid (4) onto the bowl (6). Ensure that the two plastic lugs on the lid (4) engage with the recesses provided for them on the edge of the bowl. Turn the lid (4) in a clockwise direction until it snaps into place.

• Position the motor block (2) on the lid (4) centered from above and insert the plug.

• Press the motor block (2) downwards (see figure B ). The motor turns at normal speed.
  

• In order to work at a higher motor speed, in addition to pressing the motor block (2), press and hold the TURBO button (1) (see Figure C ).
  

  •  Should larger pieces of the foodstuff collect on the side of the bowl and not be fully chopped, lift the motor block (2) from the lid (6). Shake the bowl (6) vigorously and then continue with the chopping.
  • In the case of processing hard foods, such as hard cheese or ice cubes, pulsating is recommended. To do so, briefly press the TURBO button (1) repeatedly in addition to the motor block (2).

• Once the food has been chopped accordingly, release the motor block (2) and TURBO button (1). Remove the plug and wait until the blade (7) no longer rotates!

• Risk of injury: Take care when emptying the bowl (6)! The blade (7) is very sharp! Never attempt to remove food from the bowl (6) when the blade (7) is still in motion. There is a risk of injury! Food spraying out could also contaminate the area.

• Remove the motor block (2) and put this to one side.

• Remove the lid (4) by rotating it anti-clockwise

• Risk of injury: Take care when removing the blade holder (5). The blade (7) is extremely sharp!

• Remove the blade holder (5).

• Remove the chopped contents.

  • Over time chopping hard foods can cause the bowl (6) to take on a cloudy appearance.
    This does not affect the functioning of the appliance.

  • After you have finished processing the foodstuffs in the bowl (6), you can use the appliance base (9) as a cover for the bowl (6). This will help to keep the processed foodstuff fresh for longer.

Mixing liquids

Use only the blade holder (5) with blade (7) if you want to mix liquids. Fill the device with a maximum of 200 ml of liquid.
There is a risk of liquids escaping when using the whisk attachment (3).

Whipping cream

You can also use the mini chopper to whip cream. For this purpose, you need the whisk attachment (3) provided.

• Position the bowl (6) onto the plastic appliance base (9).
• Slide the whisk attachment (3) onto the blade holder (5) until it locks into place.

 | ·        For 100 ml of cream, slide the whisk attachment (3) onto the blade holder (5) so that it rests on the two blades (7) and engages.|
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·        For 200 ml of cream, slide the whisk attachment (3) onto the blade holder (5) at a 180° degree angle. In this case, only one of the blades (7) is covered and the whisk attachment (3) is positioned higher in the bowl (6).| |

• Position the blade holder (5) with the whisk attachment (3) on it on the bearing axle (8).
• Pour the desired amount of cream in (maximum of 200 ml).
• Place the lid (4) onto the bowl (6). Ensure that the two plastic lugs on the lid (4) engage with the recesses provided for them on the edge of the bowl. Turn the lid (4) in a clockwise direction as far as it will go.
• Now position the motor block (2) on the lid (4) centered from above and insert the plug.
• Press the motor block (2) downwards (see figure B). The motor turns at normal speed.
  • To whip cream optimally, it should be sufficiently cooled (fridge temperature).
  • We recommend whipping cream at the normal speed. For 100 ml of cream we recommend a whipping time of approx. 30 seconds and for 200 ml approx. 30–40 seconds. The times may vary greatly however depending on the temperature of the cream, the outdoor temperature or the fat content of the cream. Keep an eye on the cream whilst whipping it and adjust the processing time to the conditions and your requirements.
• Once you are satisfied with the results, remove the plug from the power socket and wait until the blade (7) with the whisk attachment (3) has stopped rotating!
• Remove the motor block (2) and put this to one side.
• Remove the lid (4) by rotating it anti-clockwise.
• Remove the blade holder (5) with the whisk attachment (3).
• You can now remove the whipped cream or keep it in the bowl (6). In this case, you can use the appliance base (9) as a cover for the bowl (6).

Cleaning

• Risk of electric shock: Always remove the plug from the power socket before cleaning commences. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock. Under no circumstances may the motor block (2) be cleaned in the dishwasher, immersed in water or held under running water.
  Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock and a fire hazard due to short circuits.

• Risk of injury:  Take care when cleaning the blade (7). It is extremely sharp!

• Warning of damage to property: Do not use any scratching or abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive objects (such as a metal scourer) for cleaning purposes. Otherwise the mini chopper may be damaged.

• Remove the plug from the socket.

• Clean the motor block (2) with a damp cloth or a well squeezed out sponge. Use some washing upliquid, if necessary. Then dry the motor block (2) well.

• The remaining parts can be cleaned in a rinsing bath. After cleaning, rinse all the parts with plenty of lean water to remove any detergent residue. Dry all the parts well.

• Alternatively, you can wash all components in the dishwasher, except the motor block (2).

Storing the device when not in use

If the mini chopper will not be used for a longer period of time, store it in a clean and dry place.

Troubleshooting

If your mini chopper does not work accordingly, first of all use the following instructions to try and solve the problem. If working through the following tips does not eliminate the fault, please contact our hotline (see the ‘Warranty information’ section).

The mini chopper is not working

• The plug is not inserted. Insert the plug into the power socket.
• The power socket is faulty. Try the device in another power socket that definitely works.

The blade (7) does not rotate

• The blade (7) is blocked as too much food is in the bowl (6). Reduce the amount of food.
• The blade (7) is blocked, as the pieces of food in the bowl (6) are too large. Only add food with a maximum edge length of 2 to 3 cm.

Environmental and waste disposal information

| Devices marked with this symbol are subject to the European Union Directive 2012/19/EU. Electrical and electronic devices may not be put in the household waste, but must be disposed of via designated public disposal centers. By properly disposing of the old device, you can avoid environmental damage and hazards to health. Further information regarding proper disposal of the old device can be obtained from your local authority or the shop where you purchased the device.
Contact your local waste management company for more information.
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| Think about environmental protection. Used batteries do not belong in normal domestic waste. You must dispose of them at a collection point for old batteries. Please note that you should only dispose of batteries in collection containers for old batteries when they are fully discharged. If the batteries are not completely dead, you need to take precautionary measures before disposal to prevent short circuits.
****| Make sure that the packaging is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Cardboard packaging can be put out for waste-paper collection or taken to public collection points for recycling. The plastic packaging used for your device will be collected by your local waste management company and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

ES/PT

**| Relevant for France only:
The product can be recycled, is subject to an extended producer responsibility and is collected separately.
**| **** Please pay attention to the labels on packaging materials when you separate waste; these are marked with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) that mean the following:

1–7: Plastics/20–22: Paper and cardboard/80–98: Composite materials.

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Symbol| Material| This product contains the following packaging components
| Polyethylene terephthalate| —
| High-density polyethylene| —
| Polyvinyl chloride| —
| Low-density polyethylene| —
| Polypropylene| —
| Polystyrene| —
| Other plastics| —
| Corrugated cardboard| Sales packaging
| Other cardboard| —
| Paper| Tissue paper inside the packaging
| Paper/Cardboard/ Plastics| —
| Paper/Cardboard/ Plastics/Aluminium| —

Marks of conformity

This product meets the requirements specified in applicable European and national regulations. This product’s conformity has been verified. The declarations and documents are stored with the manufacturer.

This product fulfils the requirements specified in the applicable national policies for the Republic of Serbia.
This product fulfils the requirements specified in the applicable national policies for the United Kingdom.

You can download the full EU declaration of conformity at the following link:
https://www.targa.gmbh/downloads/conformity/388862_2107.pdf

Warranty information

Warranty of TARGA GmbH
Dear Customer,
This device is sold with three years warranty from the date of purchase. In the event of product defects, you have legal rights towards the seller. These statutory rights are not restricted by our warranty as described below.

Warranty conditions
The warranty period commences upon the date of purchase. Please keep the original receipt in a safe place as it is required as proof of purchase. If any material or manufacturing faults occur within three years of purchase of this product, we will repair or replace the product free of charge as we deem appropriate.

Warranty period and legal warranty rights
The warranty period is not extended in the event of a warranty claim. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts. Any damage or defects discovered upon purchase must be reported immediately when the product has been unpacked. Any repairs required after the warranty period will be subject to charge.

Scope of warranty

The device was carefully manufactured in compliance with stringent quality guidelines and subjected to thorough testing before it left the works. The warranty applies to material and manufacturing faults. This warranty does not cover product components which are subject to normal wear and which can therefore be regarded as wearing parts, or damage to fragile components such as switches, rechargeable batteries or components made of glass. This warranty is void if the product is damaged, incorrectly used or serviced. To ensure correct use of the product, always comply fully with all instructions contained in the user manual. The warnings and recommendations in the user manual regarding correct and incorrect use and handling of the product must always be observed and complied with. The product is solely designed for private use and is not suitable for commercial applications. The warranty is rendered void in the event of incorrect handling and misuse, if it is subjected to force, and also if any person other than our authorized service technicians interfere with the device. No new warranty period commences if the product is repaired or replaced.

Submitting warranty claims

To ensure speedy handling of your complaint, please note the following:

• Before using your product for the first time, please read the enclosed documentation carefully.
  Should any problems arise which cannot be solved in this way, please call our hotline.

• Always have your receipt, the product article number as well as the serial number (if available) to hand as proof of purchase.

• If it is not possible to solve the problem on the phone, our hotline support staff will initiate further servicing procedures depending on the fault.

Customer Support

Service

Phone: 0800 404 7657
E-Mail: [email protected]

IAN: 388862_2107

Manufacturer

Please note that the following address is not a service address. First contact the service point stated above.
TARGA GmbH
Coesterweg 45
59494 Soest
GERMANY

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