Cookworks Coffee and Herb Grinder - Stainless Steel User guide

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Stainless Steel Coffee & Herb Grinder

Model No. CG9100

Care & Instruction Manual

For household and indoor use only

Please read these instructions before use and retain for

future reference

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• You should only plug the appliance into a 220V‐240V AC,

50Hz supply. Connecting it to other power sources may
damage the appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.

• Switch off and unplug when not in use and before cleaning

the appliance.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children

less than 8 years.

• Do not allow children to use the appliance without

supervision.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years

and above and 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. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

• Keep motor housing, cable, and plug dry and away from

areas where it is likely to get splashed. Never immerse in
water.

• Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from the mains

supply.

• Do not operate the coffee grinder if damaged or after it

malfunctions. In the event the supply cord is damaged, it
must only be replaced by a qualified service engineer, with a
suitably approved part.

• This appliance must be positioned so that the plug is

accessible and the plug socket is within easy reach of the
power cord

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WARNING!

• This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic

households. It is not suitable for commercial use.

• Always unplug the motor housing of the coffee grinder if

unattended and before assembling, disassembling or
cleaning.

• Only use with the parts supplied and fully assembled.

• The grinder blades are sharp, take care when emptying the

bowl and cleaning.

• Suitable for chopping dry brittle foods such only. Not suitable

for chopping anything moist, hard or oily.

• Do not leave unattended during use.

• Do not attempt to operate the grinder without the cover fitted.

• Do not cover the grinder and allow the motor housing to cool

fully before storing.

• This appliance can cause personal injury if misused.

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PARTS

GRINDING TIPS

• For the most flavourful coffee, grind only enough for the pot /

cup that you are making.

• Keep coffee beans in an airtight container in the fridge to help

retain flavour.

• The coarseness of grind required will depend on the type of

coffee maker to be used.

Coarse grind

Percolators and coffee urns

Medium
grind

Drip coffee makers and steam-type
espresso machines

Fine grind

Espresso machines with an electric pump.

For a coarse grind, grind for a short time. As the time increases,

the grind will get finer.

Grooves

Motor housing

Transparent cover

On / Off button

Grinding bowl

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TO USE

1. Dismantle and clean thoroughly before first use – see

cleaning section.

2. Place the motor housing on a stable, flat surface.

3. Fill the desired quantity of coffee beans or spices into the

grinding bowl. Do not fill past the maximum line marked.

4. Fit the grinding bowl onto the motor housing. Align the

grooves in the collar of the grinding bowl with the lugs in the
top of the motor housing and turn clockwise firmly in the

direction of the ‘locked’ padlock symbol marked on the rim

of the motor housing.

5. Fit the transparent cover onto the motor housing.

6. Fully unwind the coffee grinder cable and plug in.

7. Press down on the ON / OFF button to start the grinder.

Grind for a maximum of 30 seconds.

8. To switch off, release the button and allow the blade to come

to a complete stop before checking the fineness of the grind.
If satisfactory, remove the cover and bowl from the motor
housing.

9. If further grinding is required, wait a few seconds before

restarting.

10. After using the grinder for 2 x 30 second cycles, a short

rest interval (e.g. 3 minutes) is required before using the
grinder again.

11. To stop or interrupt the grinding process, release the ON

/ OFF button or turn off at the mains.

Note:

• Do not run the grinder empty / without the blades covered.

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CLEANING
Clean the coffee grinder after each use.

1. Switch off and unplug.

2. Lift of the transparent cover.

3. Twist the grinding bowl anticlockwise (in the direction of the

‘unlocked’ padlock) and remove from the motor housing,
taking care not to touch the blades. Wipe with a damp lint
free cloth.

4. Wipe the outside of the motor housing with a damp cloth; do

not use detergents or abrasives as these may scratch the
surface. Never immerse the motor housing, cable or plug in
water.

5. Wash the transparent cover in hot water with a little washing

up liquid. Rinse and wipe dry. Not suitable for the dishwasher.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Cookworks Stainless Steel Coffee & Herb Grinder

Model

CG9100

Cat no.

8208251

Rated Voltage & Frequency

220 - 240V AC 50 - 60Hz

Rated Power Input

180 - 220W

Capacity

60g

Class rating

II (double insulated)

BS 1362 fuse

3A

Product dimensions (external)

122 x 122 x 209mm

Product weight (net)

0.98 kg approx.

RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and
in doing so help the environment.
This symbol means an electrical product should not be
disposed of with normal household waste. Please
ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when
finished with.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk, click on “bank locator”
and enter your postcode to find your nearest recycling
site.

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PLUG / WIRING ADVICE
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL

BROWN = LIVE

Non-rewireable plug

This appliance may be fitted with a “non‐rewireable” plug. If you
need to change the fuse in a “non‐rewireable” plug, the fuse

cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the
appliance must not be used.

Rewireable plug
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in a rewireable plug. Rewireable plugs should only be
replaced by a suitably competent person. If in doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.

The BLUE wire must be connected
to the terminal marked with the
letter N

The BROWN wire must be
connected to the terminal marked
with the letter L

Produced in China.

Argos Limited, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard,
Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW.

Argos (N.I.) Ltd, Forestside Shopping Centre,
Upper Galwally, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT8
6FX.

Argos Distributors (Ireland) Limited, Unit 7,
Ashbourne Retail Park, Ballybin Road,
Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland

www.argos.co.uk/cookworks
Tel: [phone]

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