SILVERCREST SMZC 500 D1 Mini Chopper Instruction Manual

September 24, 2024
SILVERCREST

MULTIZERKLEINERER SMZC 500 D1
MINI CHOPPER SMZC 500 D1
HACHOIR MULTIFONCTION SMZC 500 D1
MINI CHOPPER

SMZC 500 D1 Mini Chopper

**http://www.lidl-service.com
Operating instructions and safety instructions
IAN 451611-2310**

Congratulations!
By purchasing this mini chopper, you have opted for a high-quality product.
Familiarise 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, for whipping cream and for emulsifying liquids. 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 authorisation 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 and anti-slip ring)
  • Blade insert with blade
  • Whisk attachment
  • Quick start guide (the complete operating manual is available online)

The inside of the cover provides a schematic of the mini chopper and all controls. The numbers identify the following parts/functions:

  1. Speed button (level 2)
  2. Speed button (level 1)
  3. Motor block
  4. Holder (for blade insert)
  5. Guide lugs
  6. Lid
  7. Cover seal
  8. Blade insert
  9. Blade
  10. Bowl
  11. Bearing axle (for blade insert)
  12. Anti-slip ring
  13. Whisk attachment
  14. Recesses (for guide lugs)
  15. Power cable

Technical data

Manufacturer TARGA GmbH
Designation SilverCrest SMZC 500 D1
Power supply 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 500 W
CO time (continuous operation time) With blade (9): 30 seconds

With whisk attachment (13): 2 minutes
Maximum capacity| Foodstuffs and liquids no further than the 500-ml mark
Protection class| II

The specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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.
3.1 Short operating 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 signal word indicates a hazard involving a high level of risk, which if not avoided, may result in severe injury or death.
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| WARNING! This signal word indicates a hazard involving a medium level of risk, which if not avoided, may result in severe injury or death.
| DANGER! This symbol indicates hazards to health and/or property posed by an electric shock, potentially including risk of death.
| Fire hazard! This symbol is a warning that fires may occur if instructions are not followed.
| This icon indicates that the motor block (3) must not be rinsed under running water or immersed in water or other liquids under any circumstances.
| 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 information on the topic.
| AC voltage
| This symbol indicates parts that are dishwasher-safe.
| Protection class II
****| Manufacturer’s address

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 food 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 insert (8) with blade (9) away from children to ensure they do not injure themselves with it. Therefore, the device should be immediately reassembled after cleaning and the blade insert (8) should be stored in the bowl (10).
    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, provided 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 want to replace the blade insert (8) or the whisk attachment (13). There is a risk of injury!
  • Do not remove the motor block (3) until the blade (9) has stopped. Never reach into the rotating blade (9). There is a risk of injury!
  • Take care when emptying the bowl (10)! The blade (9) is very sharp! Never attempt to remove food from the bowl (10) when the blade (9) is still in motion. There is a risk of injury!
  • Take care when cleaning the mini chopper. The blade (9) is very sharp! There is a risk of injury!
  • Clean device parts that come into contact with foodstuffs using 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

  • 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 cable (15) and plug must not be damaged. If the power cable (15) is damaged, there is a risk of electric shock.

  • If the device’s power cable 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 (3) since this does not contain any 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. Inhaling smoke can be harmful to your health.

  • Make sure the power cable (15) cannot be damaged by any sharp edges or hot surfaces. The power cable (15) must not get pinched or crushed. Always remove the power cable (15) from the power socket by the plug; never pull on the power cable (15) itself. Always lay the power cable (15) in such a way that nobody can stand or trip on it.

  • The device must always be disconnected from the mains network if left unattended, in the event of malfunctions and prior to assembly and disassembly or cleaning.
    Under no circumstances may the motor block (3) be immersed in water, and no liquids must ingress into the housing of the motor block (3).

  • Should liquids ingress into the housing of the motor block (3), immediately remove the plug from the power socket and contact the service department.

  • Never touch the motor block (3), the power cable (15) or the plug with wet hands.

  • Disconnect the mini chopper from the mains network as soon as it has been used. The device is only de-energised once the plug has been removed.

RISK of fire
Note the short operating time! Do not operate the mini chopper for longer than 30 seconds with the blade (9) or 2 minutes with the whisk attachment (13). Wait until it has cooled down.

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 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.
The blade insert (8) and whisk attachment (13) are delivered pre-assembled. To avoid injuries caused by the blade insert (8), only remove these parts as shown in the illustration below:

  1. Gently squeeze the shaft of the whisk attachment (13).
  2. Lift the whisk attachment (13) up and out via the axis of the blade insert (8).

Initial use

7.1 Processing foodstuff

  • Place the bowl (10) on the non-slip ring (12).
  • Position the blade insert (8) on the bearing axle (11).
  • 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 (10). The edge length should not exceed 2 to 3 cm.
  • Place the prepared food in the bowl (10).
  • Familiarise yourself with the following food processing table. The processing times specified are guidelines only and may vary depending on the state of the food.
Foodstuffs Capacity Speed Processing time
Onions/garlic 150 g Level I Pulsating approx. 5-10 x 1 sec.
Tomatoes (halved) 200 g Level I Pulsating approx. 5 x 1 sec.
Carrots 200 g Level I approx. 2 x 5 sec.
Almonds 200 g Level II > coarse: 1 x 5 sec.

medium: 1 x 10 seconds
fine: 3 x 10 seconds
Cheese (Gouda, mild)*| 150 g| Level II| approx. 2 x 8 sec.
Eggs (hard boiled)| 3 pieces (approx. 150 g)| Level II| 2 x 3 sec.
Meat (diced approx. 2×2 cm)| 250 g| Level II| approx. 6 x 5 sec.
Ice cubes| 100 g| Level II| Pulsating
coarse: 10 x 1 sec.
fine: 20 x 1 sec.

*: fridge temperature, cut into pieces approx. 2 x 2 cm

  • Place the cover (6) on the bowl (10) so that the blade insert (8) protrudes through the hole in the centre of the cover (6). Make sure that one of the two guide lugs (5) on the cover (6) is pointing forward (in your direction).

  • Position the motor block (3) on the cover (6) centred from above so the speed button (2) faces toward you. The two guide lugs (5) on the cover (6) must engage in 2 of the recesses (14) provided for this purpose on the motor block (3). If necessary, move the motor block (3) slightly back and forth when positioning the cover.

  • Insert the plug into the power socket.

  • During operation, hold the bowl (10) with one hand and the motor block (3) with the other.

  • Press the desired speed button (1; 2). The blade insert (8) rotates as long as one of the speed buttons (1; 2) is pressed. As soon as you let go, the motor stops.
    – Should larger pieces of the foodstuff collect on the side of the bowl and not be fully chopped, lift the motor block (3) from the cover (10). Shake the bowl (10) vigorously and then continue chopping.
    – In the case of processing hard foods, such as hard cheese or ice cubes, pulsating is recommended. To do this, briefly press the respective speed button (1; 2) several times.

  • Once the food has been chopped accordingly, release the speed buttons (1; 2). Disconnect the plug and wait until the blade insert (8) stops rotating!
    Risk of injury! Take care when emptying the bowl (10)! The blade (9) is very sharp!
    Never attempt to remove food from the bowl (10) when the blade (9) is still in motion. There is a risk of injury! Food spraying out could also contaminate the area.

  • Remove the motor block (3) and put this to one side.

  • Lift off the cover (6).
    Risk of injury! Take care when removing the blade insert (8). The blade (9) is extremely sharp!

  • Remove the blade insert (8).

  • Remove the chopped contents.

7.2 Whipping cream
You can also use the mini chopper to whip cream (min. 200 ml, max. 400 ml). For this purpose, you need the whisk attachment (13) provided.

  • Place the bowl (10) on the non-slip ring (12).
  • Slide the whisk attachment (13) onto the blade insert (8) until it locks into place.
  • Position the blade insert (8) with the whisk attachment (13) on it on the bearing axle (11).
  • Pour in the desired amount of cream (maximum 400 ml).
Foodstuffs Capacity Speed Processing time
Cream *  400 ml Level I approx. 40 sec.
  • : With mounted whisk attachment (13)
    – To whip cream optimally, it should be sufficiently cooled (fridge temperature).
    – If you are whipping a large amount of cream, adjust the whipping time accordingly. 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.

  • Place the cover (6) on the bowl (10) so that the blade insert (8) protrudes through the hole in the centre of the cover (6). Make sure that one of the two guide lugs (5) on the cover (6) is pointing forward (in your direction).

  • Position the motor block (3) on the cover (6) centred from above so the speed button (2) faces toward you. The two guide lugs (5) on the cover (6) must engage in 2 of the recesses (14) provided for this purpose on the motor block (3). If necessary, move the motor block (3) slightly back and forth when positioning the cover.

  • Insert the plug into the power socket.

  • During operation, hold the bowl (10) with one hand and the motor block (3) with the other.

  • Press the desired speed button (1; 2). The blade insert (8) with whisk attachment (13) rotates as long as one of the speed buttons (1; 2) is pressed. As soon as you let go, the motor stops.

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 (3) 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 (9). 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.
  • Take the mini chopper apart to clean it. Pull the cover seal (7) off the cover (6) and remove the rubber disc located at the upper end of the blade insert (8).
  • Clean the motor block (3) with a damp cloth or a well squeezed out sponge. Use some washing up- liquid, if necessary. Then dry the motor block (3) well.
  • The remaining parts can be cleaned in a rinsing bath. After cleaning, rinse all the parts with plenty of clean water to remove any detergent residue. Dry all the parts well.

Alternatively, the following parts can also be cleaned in the dishwasher:

  • Bowl (10)
  • Blade insert (8) with blade (9)
  • Whisk attachment (13)
  • Cover (6) with cover seal (7)
  • Anti-slip ring (12)
  • After cleaning, push the cover seal (7) back onto the collar of the cover (6) so that the flat side lies flat.
  • Place the rubber ring back on the upper end of the blade insert (8).
  • Now reassemble the mini chopper completely. This prevents the risk of injury from the exposed blade (9).

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, out of reach of children.

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.
The mini chopper is not working

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

The blade insert (8) does not rotate

  • The blade (9) is blocked because too much food is in the bowl (10). Reduce the amount of food.
  • The blade (9) is blocked because the pieces of food in the bowl (10) 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 centres. 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.
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| 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.

Relevant for France only:
‘Sorting made easier’
This product, including all accessories, its printed material and packaging components, can be recycled.
They are subject to an extended producer responsibility and are sorted and 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
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| Low-density polyethylene| Plastic bag to protect the device
| Polypropylene| Sticker to seal the packaging
| Polystyrene| Moulding material to hold the device in place in the packaging
| Corrugated cardboard| Sales packaging

Marks of conformity

This product meets the requirements specified in the applicable European and national policies. This product’s conformity has been verified. The declarations and documents are stored with the manufacturer.
This product meets the requirements specified in the applicable national policies for the United Kingdom.
You can download the full EU declaration of conformity under the following link: https://www.targa.gmbh/downloads/conformity/451611_2310.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 authorised 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.
– You can find this and many more manuals, product videos and installation software available for download at www.lidl-service.com.
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Service

Phone: 0800 404 7657
E-Mail: targa@lidl.co.uk
Phone: 1800 101010
E-Mail: targa@lidl.ie
Phone: 800 62230
E-Mail: targa@lidl.com.mt
Phone: 8009 4241
E-Mail: targa@lidl.com.cy

IAN: 451611_2310
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
Stand der Informationen Last Information Update
03/2024-Ident.-No.: SMZC 500 D1 032024-1

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