Cuisinart SG-3 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET

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Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill	SG-3

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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.

12Use 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	10
	Illuminates red when
	charging and blue	9
	when fully charged.
9.	Adjustable Grind Dial
	Choose from 5 set
	positions from coarse
	to fine
10.	Grind Directional

Arrows	7
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	6
	in contact with food
	are BPA free.

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2

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fig.8

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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	fig.1
	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 con-	fig.2
	tainer with the arrow
	on the unit housing.
	NOTE: Both arrows
	should face each
	other. This will indi-
	cate the grinding
	container and unit
	are properly aligned.
	See fig.2.
	4. Gently push the	fig.3
	grinding container
	and unit housing
	together. The grinding
	container will fit
	together comfortably
	with the unit housing.
	See fig.3.
	5. Secure the grinding
		fig.4
	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 piec-
	es will click together	fig.5
	indicating proper
	assembly. See fig.4.
	6. To attach the second
	grinding container,
	flip the unit housing
	over and repeat
	assembly instruc-
	tions. See fig.5.

	7. Your Cuisinart® Salt,	fig.6
	Pepper and Spice
	Mill is now assembled.
	See fig.6.

For use with measuring cap:

1.To use the measuring cap on either grinding

	container, grasp the	fig.7
	measuring cap and
	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 charging base so that it fits securely. NOTE: The spice catcher will only fit into the charging base one way. See fig.8.

3. Connect power adapter to the charging base by grasping 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® Salt, Pepper and Spice Mill and charging base on page 4 to properly assemble for charging.

2. Grasp assembled unit fig.10 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.) See fig.10.

3. Place the fully	fig.11
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	fig.
into a 120v power	12
outlet. Your unit is
now charging for
use. NOTE: Unit is
properly charging if
red LED illuminates
from charging base.
See fig.12.

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 recommended 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 1-800-726- 0190 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 1-800-726- 0190 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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