Black & Decker HC150B User Manual

ONE-TOUCH CHOPPER PICADOR DE UN TOQUE HACHOIR À TOUCHE UNIQUE

use and care manual manual de uso y cuidado guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

HC150

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Customer Care Line: 1-800-231-9786

For online customer service:

www.prodprotect.com/applica

Línea de Atención del Cliente: 1-800-231-9786

Para servicio al cliente en línea: www.prodprotect.com/applica

Ligne Service à la Clientèle: 1-800-231-9786

Pour le service à la clientèle en ligne:

www.prodprotect.com/applica

Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions.

• To protect against risk of electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.

• Close super vision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

• Unplug from wall outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Avoid contacting moving parts.

• Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Support at the toll-free number listed in the warranty section. This appliance has important markings on the plug blade. The attachment plug or entire cordset (if plug is molded onto cord) is not suitable for replacement. If damaged, the appliance must be replaced.

• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause ﬁre, electric shock or injury.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to ﬁt into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not ﬁt fully into 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.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of

the outer cover. To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

(120V models only)

This product is for household use only.

• Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.

• Do not open the cover until blades stop.

• Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades while chopping food to prevent possibility of severe personal injury or damage to the food chopper. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the food chopper is not running.

• To reduce the risk of injur y, never place cutting blade on base without ﬁrst putting bowl properly in place.

• Be certain cover is locked securely in place before operating appliance.

• Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.

• 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 they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

ELECTRICAL CORD

a) A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

b) Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. c) If an extension cord is used:

1) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as

the electrical rating of the appliance; and

2) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or

tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Note: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the warranty department listed in these instructions.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Cover (Part # HC150-01)

2. Cover Seal (Part # HC150-04)

3. Blade assembly (Part # HC150B-02) (Part # HC150W-02 )

4. Bowl (Part # HC150-03)

5. Base

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

GETTING STARTED

• Remove all packing material, any

stickers, and the plastic band around the power plug.

• Remove and save literature.

• Please go to www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your warranty.

• Wash all removable parts.

Caution: Do not plug chopper into outlet until fully assembled.

HOW TO USE

Place the bowl onto the base, fitting the tabs on the base of the bowl into the slots on the base.

Lift cover from bowl. Lift bowl from base. Carefully remove the blade assembly.

Place the blade assembly into the bowl, over the center shaft. Rotate the blade until it rests on the bottom of the bowl.

NOTES:

• Before first use, wash lid, bowl, and blade in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher (top rack only).

• Use the chopper with a pulsing action. Avoid running the motor continuously for periods over 1 minute. The longer the continuous pulse, the finer the texture. For coarsely chopped foods, use short pulses.

• To slowly add liquids, use the oil holes on the top of the cover.

CAUTION:

• Blade is sharp; handle carefully. Couvercle

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Place food to be processed in the bowl. Fit the lid on the bowl, making sure the seal is secure. Once assembled, plug the chopper into an outlet.

Press the textured area on the tab to pulse. Do not remove cover until blade has stopped running.

(pièce n° HC300-01)

CHOPPING GUIDE

Bread: fresh, toasted, or stale

Process 1 slice at a time, torn or broken into several pieces. Pulse at 5-second intervals to desired texture.

Fruits and Vegetables: canned or cooked

Drain up to 1 can 8oz.) Pulse at 5-second intervals to desired texture.

Nuts: with shells removed

Process up to 1 cup of nuts at a time, at 5-second intervals to desired texture.

Cookies, Crackers

Process 6-10 cookies (about 1 cup)

Parsley and other leafy herbs

Remove stems. Process up to 1 cup of herbs at 5-second intervals to desired texture.

Chocolate Squares or Chips

Process 1 square (1 oz.) of broken baking chocolate to desired texture.

CLEANING

• Wash bowl, lid, and blade assembly with hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher (top rack only).

• Wipe the base clean with a damp cloth or sponge. Do not immerse base in water.

Note:

Always unplug the chopper before assembling, disassembling, and cleaning.

Note:

Do not use any scouring pads or abrasive cleansers to clean any parts.

WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION

Two-Year Limited Warranty (Applies only in the United States and Canada)

For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800 number listed within this section. Please DO NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this manual.

What does it cover?

• Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Spectrum Brands Inc’s liability will not exceed the purchase price of product.

For how long?

• Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase.

What will we do to help you?

• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished.

How do you get service?

• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.

• Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/ applica, or call toll-free 1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.

• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.

What does your warranty not cover?

• Damage from commercial use

• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect

• Products that have been modiﬁed in any way

• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase

• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit

• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit

• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.)

How does state law relate to this warranty?

• This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

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