Gastroback 40962 User Manual

GASTROBACK

Operating Instructions

DESIGN FOOD PROCESSOR

®

Art.-Nr. 40962

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

• WARNING: To avoid injury to persons and damage, always turn the appliance OFF,
wait for the motor to stop completely and unplug the appliance, immediately after
operation and before assembling/disassembling or cleaning the appliance.

• WARNING: The blades and shredding and slicing discs are very sharp. Pay attention
when handling the units. Only touch the discs and blades on the edge and handle with
care when cleaning.

• While proceeding do not push the food pusher too hard down to avoid overloading the
motor. If the motor stalls or stucks during operation or if the fibre of the food blocks the
blade, immediately turn `OFF` the appliance and unplug the power connector. Check
whether there is any obstruction in the container, and remove it (see ‘Care and Cleaning’).

• Remove uneatable and hard parts of the food: stalks, skins and shells, seeds, bones,
gristle, and tendons. They could wedge the blade.

• WARNING: Do not push products into the feed chute with your fingers or foreign
objects. Always use the food pusher provided. Never use force.

• NOTE: The appliance will not turn ‘ON` unless the lid is properly attached and the
appliance is properly assembled.

• Security lock: You can only take the bowl off the motorblock when you remove the lid
first. Otherwise the lid and the bowl are securily locked on the motorblock.

• WARNING: With the blade mounted in the container, do not insert your fingers in the
container. Always use a wooden or plastic spoon or similar cooking utensils for filling in and
taking out your food.

• ATTENTION: Never hold your face or other body parts over the feed chute when
the motor is running because little pieces of food could be thrown out of the feed chute.

• NOTE: Do not forget to take the food pusher out of the feed chute when you refill
the feed chute.

• WARNING: Do not overfill the container. Possibly, take some food out of the container,
using a wooden or plastic spoon, before starting the appliance again.

• ´Pulse` button: The appliance is working in intervals. The motor is only running as long as
you hold the bottom down. Releasing the button the motor turns ´OFF` automatically.

• ´ON`: The motor is running permanently until you press the ´OFF` button.

• ATTENTION: Do not use the appliance in continuous operation for more than 3 minutes
to avoid overheating. If processing large quantities of food, regularly interrupt operation
and unplug the appliance for at least 1 minute, to let the motor cool down.

• Do not chop extremely hard food, such as ice, coffee beans or nutmeg.

• CAUTION: DO NOT place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher
or pour boiling water over it.

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The Gastroback Design Food Processor is designed for chopping, shredding and slicing
fruit, vegetables, meat, herbs, nuts and almonds and for stirring batter. The Design Food
Processor is perfectly suited for processing raw fruit and vegetables and for a time-saving
preparation of the ingredients for your meals.

Important Safeguards

Carefully read all instructions before operating and save the instructions for further
reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use,
described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injury or
damage by electric shock, fire or moving mechanical parts. These instructions is an
essential part of the appliance. When passing on the appliance to a third person, ensure
to include these instructions.

Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other
than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service
centre. Please contact your vendor.

Safeguards for Daily Operation

• The appliance is designed for normal household quantities. Do not operate or store
the appliance outdoors or in damp or wet areas. Do not operate the appliance in
continuous operation for more than 3 minute to avoid overheating. If processing large
quantities of food, regularly interrupt operation and unplug the appliance for at least 1
minute, to let the motor cool down and avoid overheating.

• Do not attempt to operate the appliance using any parts or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer (i.e. knife insert). Do not operate the appliance,
when the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric
shock or any other damage or injury to persons. Do not attempt to open the motor hous­ing or to repair the power cord. Check the entire appliance regularly for proper opera­tion. The appliance is likely to be damaged if the appliance was subject to inadmissible strain
(i.e. overheating, mechanical, or electric shock) or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed
parts, distortions or the motor stalls or sticks. In this case, immediately unplug the appli­ance and return the entire appliance (including all parts and accessories) to an autho­rised service centre for examination and repair.

• Do not lift, pull or carry the appliance by the power cord. To move or operate the
appliance, always grasp the motor housing by the dark non-slip grips.

• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children. Do
not let young children play with any parts of the appliance or the packing. The blades
of the shredding and slicing discs and the blade are extremely sharp. The appliance is
NOT intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision. Take care that
no one will pull the appliance by the power cord, especially when young children are
near. Always place the appliance on a clean, dry and stable surface where it is protected

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from inadmissible strain (i.e. mechanical or electric shock, overheating, frost, moisture)
and where young children cannot reach it.

• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, and suitable large surface.
Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces (heater, gas burner,
grill, or oven). Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter or on
inclined or wet surfaces or where it can fall. Keep the entire appliance away from direct
sunlight and sharp edges.

• Always IMMEDIATELY turn the appliance ´OFF`, wait for the slicing and shredding
disc or blade to stop completely, and then unplug the appliance, if the appliance is not
in use (even for a short break) and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

• Do not push products into the feed chute with your fingers or foreign objects. Always
use the food pusher provided. While proceeding do not push the food pusher too hard down.

• Do not immerse the motor housing or power cord in water or any other liquid. Do
not pour or drip any liquids on the motor housing or power cord. When liquids are spilled
on the motor housing, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to
avoid risk of electric shock or fire. Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids are
on or in the motor housing.

• Do not place the appliance in an automatic dishwasher!

• To avoid damage, do not use any abrasive cleaners, corrosive chemicals (i.e.
disinfectants, bleach) or cleaning pads for operation or cleaning. Do not use any hard
or sharp utensils for operation or cleaning.

• The appliance is intended for cutting and chopping food. Do not use the appliance for
any other purpose. Do not chop extremely hard food, such as ice, coffee beans or nutmeg.

• Before use, always make sure that the appliance is assembled properly and completely
(see Operation). Do not leave any food dry on the surfaces of the appliance. Always
handle the entire appliance and all parts of it with care and without violence.

• Always make sure the appliance is properly and completely assembled before connecting to
power outlet and operating. The unit will not turn ‘ON’ unless properly assembled.

• Reparation and technical maintenance of the appliance or line cord are just allowed
to be accomplished by an authorised specialist reparation shop.

• Do not use the appliance if it is damaged or units of the appliance are damaged. Do
not use the appliance if it does not function properly or if it was excessively loaded.
The appliance is likely damaged if the appliance or units of the appliance show cracks,
exorbitant wearing down, alterations or leaks. It is also likely damaged if the drive wheel of the
motorblock moves slowly. Take the appliance for technical maintenance and repair to an
authorised specialised reparation shop.

• Only use units, spare parts and supplies which are provided and recommended by
the manufacturer. Damaged or improper units may break in use, damage the appliance
or cause injury.

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Important Safeguards for all Electrical Appliances

• Always operate the appliance near a suitable wall power outlet and connect the
appliance directly to the power outlet. Do not use any extension cords or a multiple desk
outlet.

• Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage
requirements of the appliance (220/230 V, 50 Hz, AC). Always connect the appliance
directly to a mains power supply wall socket with protective conductor (earth/ground)
connected properly. The installation of a residual current safety switch with a maximum
rated residual operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is strongly
recommended. If in doubt, contact your local electrician for further information.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended while connected to the power supply. Always
turn the appliance ´OFF` and IMMEDIATELY unplug the appliance after operation and
if it is not in use (even for a short break) and before cleaning and/or assembling or
disassembling. Always grasp the plug to disconnect the appliance from the power outlet.

• Always handle the power cord with care. Do not pull or strain the power cord. The
power cord may never be knotted or squeezed. Do not let the power cord hang over
the edge of the table or counter. Take care not to entangle in the power cord. Do not
touch the appliance with wet hands to avoid risk of electric shock. Do not touch the
appliance, if it is damp or wet or is touching wet surfaces while connected to the mains
power supply. In this case, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the appliance (see
‘Care and Cleaning’).

Movable and sharp-edged units – risk of injury

• Never put fingers, wooden spoons or other foreign substance (such as hair, clothing,
brushes, cloths) into the feed chute when the appliance is plugged into the power point.

• Only use the provided food pusher to push food through the feed chute.

• Always turn the appliance off, wait for the motor to stop moving and then pull the
plug before taking off the lid of the appliance.

• Never hold your face or other body parts over the feed chute when the motor is running
because little pieces of food could be thrown out of the feed chute.

• The blades and shredding and slicing discs are very sharp. Pay attention when handling
the units. Only touch the discs and blade on the edge and handle with care when
cleaning. Only store the appliance completely assembled. This way the blades and discs
will be out of reach.

• Never put foreign substance or hard objects into the feed chute. Remove all
inedible parts (such as stem, hard peeling and seeds) of the food before putting
them into the feed chute.

• The motor pursues running for a little while after turning the appliance off. Wait until
the motor stops running completely before you open or move the appliance.

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Know your Gastroback Design Food Processor

Handle

Feed chute

Lid with feed chute

Bowl

Motor

Control panel

A

C

A/B: Slicing and shredding disc

B

2 and 3 mm - for thin and thick

vegetable sticks or slices
C: Slicing disc for French Fries
D: Dough blade
E: Universal chopping blade

G

F

D

E

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F: Disc stem
G: Food pusher