Cuisinart SG-3 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION
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BOOKLET
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Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
SG-3
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. To protect against electrical shock, do not
put the charger base or motor body of this
appliance in water or other liquid. Never
submerge any other portion of this unit. If
any part falls into liquid, remove immediately. Carefully remove, clean and dry unit
thoroughly before continuing.
3. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
4. Unplug charger base from outlet before
cleaning.
5.
Charger base should be plugged into an electrical outlet away from sink or hot surfaces.
6. Do not use an extension cord. Plug charger base adapter directly into an electrical
outlet.
7. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or has
been dropped or damaged in any way,
or is not operating properly. Return the
appliance to the nearest Cuisinart
Repair Center for examination, repair,
or mechanical or electrical adjustment.
9.
The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire,
electrical shock or risk of injury.
10. This appliance is intended for household
use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
11. Do not operate a damaged charger. Have
damaged charger replaced immediately.
12 Use only with the charger provided with
the appliance. Do not attempt to use this
charger with any other product. Likewise,
do not attempt to charge this appliance
with any other charger.
13. Do not incinerate the mill, even if it is
damaged. Severe injury can occur if the
batteries are placed in a fire.
14. This product contains, nickel-metal hydride
(NiMH) batteries, which must be recycled
at the end of the life of the product and
disposed of properly. (See Disposal/
Recycling of Batteries, page 6.) Do not
incinerate or compost batteries, as risk
of severe injury can occur at high temperatures.
15. Leaks from battery cells can occur under
extreme conditions. If the liquid, which is a
20–35% solution of potassium hydroxide,
gets on the skin, (1) wash quickly with
soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild
acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the
liquid gets into eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10
minutes. Seek medical attention.
16. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
17. Avoid contacting moving parts.
18. Do not use outdoors.
19. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
20. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When
storing in an appliance garage always
unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire,
especially if the appliance touches the
walls of the garage or the door touches the
unit as it closes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Quick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Charging & Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Disposal/Recycling of Batteries . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Measuring Cap
1 teaspoon capacity
2. Removable Grinding Containers
Clear for easy viewing, and hold
large portions for less refills
3. Rechargeable Batteries (Not Shown)
4. Comfort Grip Housing
Ergonomically designed for comfort
and ease of use
5. On/Off Button
Operates mill when pressed
6. Charging Base
Plugs into outlet and
brings unit to full
recharge
7. Spice Catcher
Removable tray easily
discards leftover spices
8. Charge/Ready Light
Illuminates red when
charging and blue
when fully charged.
9. Adjustable Grind Dial
Choose from 5 set
positions from coarse
to fine
10. Grind Directional
Arrows
Indicates which
direction to turn the
adjustable grind dial
for desired setting
11. Cord Storage
(not shown)
12. BPA Free (not shown)
All materials that come
in contact with food
are BPA free.
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ASSEMBLY
To assemble your Cuisinart® Salt,
Pepper and Spice Mill for use:
1. Place housing and all removable parts
on a clean, flat surface. Make sure that
all parts have been cleaned and dried
thoroughly before assembling.
2. Attach grinding
container(s) to the
unit housing. NOTE:
It is best to attach the
grinding container
from the bottom
while holding the unit
upright.
See fig.1.
3. Line up the arrow
on the grinding container with the arrow
on the unit housing.
NOTE: Both arrows
should face each
other. This will indicate the grinding
container and unit
are properly aligned.
See fig.2.
4. Gently push the
grinding container
and unit housing
together. The grinding
container will fit
together comfortably
with the unit housing.
See fig.3.
5. Secure the grinding
container in place by
twisting the grinding
container clockwise
so that the arrow on
the unit housing is
now aligned with the
lock symbol on the
grinding container.
NOTE: The two pieces will click together
indicating proper
assembly.
See fig.4.
6. To attach the second
grinding container,
flip the unit housing
over and repeat
assembly instructions.
See fig.5.
fig.1
fig.2
fig.3
fig.4
fig.5
7. Your Cuisinart® Salt,
Pepper and Spice
fig.6
Mill is now assembled.
See fig.6.
For use with
measuring cap:
1. To use the measuring
cap on either grinding
container, grasp the
measuring cap and
fig.7
connect to grinding
container by aligning
the grooves on the
measuring cap with
the ridges in the
grinding container.
See fig.7.
2. Press together until the ridge of the
measuring cap rests flat against the
grinding container. NOTE: When not in
use, the measuring cap should remain
in the uppermost grinding container,
as the unit housing will not fit into the
charging base if the measuring cap is
on the lower container.
To assemble charging base for use:
1. Place housing, charging base and all
removable parts on a clean, flat surface.
Make sure that all parts have been
cleaned and dried thoroughly before
assembling.
2. Place the removable
spice catcher into the
fig.8
charging base so
that it fits securely.
NOTE: The spice
catcher will only fit
into the charging
base one way.
fig.8.
3. Connect power
adapter to the charging base by grasping
See
fig.
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the pin on the power
adapter and inserting
it vertically into the
back of the charging
base until secure.
NOTE: Do not insert
power adapter into the charging base
while power adapter is plugged into a
power source.
See fig.9.
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CHARGING
INSTRUCTIONS
To charge your Cuisinart® Salt, Pepper
and Spice Mill for use:
1. Follow assembly instructions for the
Cuisinart
and charging base on page 4 to properly
assemble for charging.
2. Grasp assembled unit
securely and make
sure it is facing
upright. The Salt,
Pepper and Spice
Mill is facing upright
when the Cuisinart
logo on the front of
the unit is in proper
reading orientation
(easy to read and
horizontal.)
3. Place the fully
assembled Salt,
Pepper and Spice
Mill in the charging
base so that the
recessed area on the
back of the unit
housing fits
comfortably with the
protrusion on the
charging base.
See fig.11.
4. Plug charging base
into a 120v power
outlet. Your unit is
now charging for
use. NOTE: Unit is
properly charging if
red LED illuminates
from charging base.
See fig.12.
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Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill
fig.10
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See fig.10.
fig.11
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OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place housing and all removable parts
on a clean, flat surface. Make sure that
all parts have been cleaned and dried
thoroughly and properly assembled
before use.
2. Attach grinding container(s) to the unit
housing with sea salt, peppercorns, or
desired dried spice. NOTE: It is best to
attach the grinding container from the
bottom while holding the unit upright.
3. Line up the arrow on the grinding
container with the arrow on the unit
housing. NOTE: Both arrows should face
each other. This will indicate the grinding
container and unit are properly aligned.
4. Gently push the grinding container
and unit housing together. The grinding
container will fit together comfortably
with the unit housing.
5. Twist the grinding container clockwise
so that the arrow on the unit housing
is now aligned with the lock symbol on
the grinding container. NOTE: The two
pieces will click together indicating
proper assembly.
6. To attach the second grinding container,
flip the unit housing over and repeat
operating instructions.
7. Press the On/Off button in the center
of the unit housing to begin grinding.
NOTE: Only the bottom container will
yield any grinding results. Even though
the grinding container facing upward will
rotate, no grinding will actually take place.
For use with measuring cap:
To use the measuring cap on either grinding
container, grasp the measuring cap and
connect to grinding container by aligning the
grooves on the measuring cap with the ridges
in the grinding container. Press together until
the ridge of the measuring cap rests flat
against the grinding container. NOTE:
The measuring cap can be used on either
container during operation only. When not
in use, the measuring cap should remain in
the uppermost grinding container as the unit
housing will not fit into the charging base if
the measuring cap is on the lower container.
ADJUSTING THE GRIND
To adjust the grind from
fine to coarse, use the
adjustment dial on the
underside of the mill.
Clockwise for a finer grind
and counterclockwise for
a coarser grind.
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QUICK TIPS
•
Before first use, the batteries must be charged
for 13 hours.
•
To clear a peppercorn that is stuck in the
grinding wheel you may either:
1. Turn the mill upside down and shake gently
while pressing the On/Off power button.
2.
Turn the mill upside down and position the
grind selector to coarse, then hold over a
plate and grind until peppercorn is dislodged.
•
Never use moist or wet spices in the mill. This
will clog the grinding mechanism. We recommend using only store-bought dried spices.
•
To improve battery performance, it is recom-
mended that you occasionally unplug the
charging base and run the mill until its battery
is fully discharged and it stops operating. Once
discharged, plug the charging base back into
the electrical outlet and recharge the mill for 13
hours. This procedure improves battery capacity
and should be repeated every 2–3 months.
•
Clean the mill and base by simply wiping
all parts with a damp cloth and thoroughly
drying. Do not place in the dishwasher.
Avoid wetting battery contacts.
CHARGING & BATTERY LIFE
Your Cuisinart® Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill
is equipped with NiMH batteries. We have selected these batteries to give you maximum battery
life and long running times.
If batteries should run down completely, it will
take between 8 and 13 hours to fully recharge
them. Normally, you won’t run batteries down
completely, since the running time with a full
charge is up to 20 minutes. It varies depending
on your usage, but most grinding tasks take only
about 5 seconds. If your battery is no longer
charging, it is time to replace the battery. Please
call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-7260190 for instructions on returning your unit for
battery replacement.
CONTINUOUS CHARGING
The unit is designed so that the batteries may
remain on continuous charge. It is recommended
that the Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill charger be
kept plugged into a wall socket, so that the mill
will always be ready to use. Leaving the unit on
continuous charge is inexpensive in terms of the
amount of electricity being used.
Use only with the charger provided with the
appliance. Do not attempt to use this charger
with any other product. Likewise, do not attempt
to charge this appliance with any other charger.
HOLDING THE CHARGE
The batteries hold most of their charge even
when not plugged in and charging, losing only
about 30% of total charge per month.
SHORT RUN TIMES
If, after repeated use, the run time seems to get
shorter and the Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill has
less power, remove the plug from the wall outlet
and continue to use mill until it is fully discharged and stops operating. Plug base back
into wall outlet and recharge the unit for 13
hours or overnight for a full new charge. This
procedure improves battery capacity and should
be repeated once every 2 –3 months to ensure
optimum performance.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Simply wipe all parts with a damp cloth then
dry thoroughly. Do not place in the dishwasher.
Avoid wetting battery contacts. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.
DISPOSAL/RECYCLING
OF BATTERIES
This product uses four NiMH rechargeable and
recyclable batteries. At the end of the batteries’
useful life, they should be recycled. These batteries must not be incinerated or composted.
NiMH batteries should not be put in municipal
waste systems. Contact your local waste collection agency for proper recycling and disposal
information for your area.
Please do not attempt to dismantle the mill to
replace these batteries on your own. Damage
could result to the unit.
When it is time to replace and/or recycle the batteries, or to receive additional instructions for disposing of old batteries, call toll-free 1-800-7260190 for instructions on how to ship your Salt,
Pepper and Spice Mill back to Cuisinart. Or send
the Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill to: Cuisinart,
7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ
85307.
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