Black+Decker PS1000B Use And Care Book Manual

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• To protect against risk of electric shock, do not
immerse base, cord or plug in water or other liquid.

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

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

• Avoid contacting moving parts.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, has been
dropped, or damaged in any manner. Return the
appliance to the nearest authorized service center
for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment. Or, call the appropriate toll-free number
listed on this sheet.

• The use of attachments not recommended 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.

• The blade is sharp. Handle carefully.

• Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade
while chopping food to reduce the risk of severe
injury to persons or damage to the food chopper.
A scraper may be used but only when the food
chopper is not running.

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

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

• Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism.

• Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

• 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.

Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This product is for household use only.

POLARIZED PLUG (120V models only)

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.

TAMP E R- RESI S TANT SC R EW

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.

ELECTRICAL CORD

1)

A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2) Longer detachable power cords or
extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use.

3) If a long detachable power-supply cord
or extension cord is used,

a) The marked electrical rating of the

extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance,

b) The appliance is of the grounded

type, the extension cord should be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord, and

c) The longer cord should be arranged so

that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.

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

SAFETY FEATURES

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ERGO CHOPPER
with NESTABLE STORAGE BOWLS

1. Pulse HIGH button

2. Pulse LOW button

3. Chopper top

4. 2 tier stainless steel chopping blade
(Part #: PS1000-01)

5. Slip-resistant base (also storage lid)
(Part #: PS1000-02)

6. Storage lid (also slip-resistant base)

7. 3-cup Nestable storage bowl
(Part #: PS1000-03)

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GETTING STARTED

• Remove all packing material and any stickers from the product.

• Remove and save literature.

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

• Before using for the first time, wash the bowl and cutting blade in warm, soapy
water and dry thoroughly. Both of these parts and the slip-resistant base/lid
are dishwasher-safe. Wipe the chopper top with a damp cloth and dry. Do not
immerse the chopper top in water.

Note: Do not operate the appliance when empty. This appliance is
intended for processing small quantities of food. It is not intended
to prepare large quantities of food at one time. This product has a
pulse action feature. Avoid running the motor for more than 1 minute
continuously.

Warning: Do NOT place chopper bowl or lid in a microwave oven. They
are not microwave-safe.

HOW TO USE

This product is for household use only.

ASSEMBLING THE CHOPPER

1. To assemble, press the slip-resistant base/lid onto the
bottom of the bowl. This slip-resistant base prevents
the bowl from sliding while operating the chopper.

2. Carefully slide the cutting blade down over the post
without touching the blade. You may have to turn the
blade slightly by rotating the shaft until it falls into place.

Caution: blade is extremely sharp.

CHOPPING / MINCING

1. This chopper has a 3-cup (750 ml) dry food capacity
and 1 ½ cup (300 ml) liquid capacity. Do not
fill above the MAX for liquid foods.

Note: Some foods process best with smaller amounts. Larger
amounts should be processed in small batches.

2. Plug the cord into a standard outlet

3. Rest your hand comfortably over the soft-grip surface of the chopper
top so that your fingers extend over the pulse HIGH/LOW button area.

4. Press and release the button with 2 dots for HIGH speed or the button
with 1 dot for LOW speed. Pulse for a few seconds at a time. Be careful
not to overprocess. The longer you pulse, the finer the texture. For
coarsely chopped foods, use LOW and pulse for shorter times.