Hamilton Beach 72950 User Guide

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Smart Chop

TM

Food

Chopper

840278400

Hachoir Smart Chop

Picadora

de Alimentos

Smart Chop

READ BEFORE USE

LIRE AVANT UTILISATION

LEA ANTES DE USAR

English....................................... 2

USA: 1-800-851-8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com

Français ................................... 11

Canada : 1-800-267-2826
www.hamiltonbeach.ca

Español ................................... 20

EE. UU.: 1-800-851-8900
México: 01 800 71 16 100
www.hamiltonbeach.com.mx

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions.

2. 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 are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, or

base in water or other liquid.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off

parts, and before cleaning.

6. Avoid contacting moving parts. Do not remove bowl cover until

blades stop.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or

plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must
be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided
customer service number for information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.

8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance

manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot

surface, including stove.

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11. Keep hands and utensils away from cutting blades while chopping

food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the
food chopper. A scraper may be used but must be used only when
the food chopper is not running.

12. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

13. This appliance is intended for processing small quantities of food for

immediate consumption. This appliance is not intended to prepare
large quantities of food at one time.

14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base

without first putting bowl properly in place.

15. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating

appliance.

16. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

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with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric
shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by
using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a
longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used.
The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the
extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided

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Parts and Features

*To order parts:
US: 1.800.851.8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826
Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100

1. Lid*

2. S-Blade*

3. Adapter*

4. Smart Chop Attachment*

5. Attachment Tabs

6. Base Tabs

Before First Use: Wash lid, bowl,

S-blade, Smart ChopTM attachment,
and adapter in hot, soapy water.
Blade is sharp; handle carefully.
Rinse and dry.

7. Base

8. Drive Shaft

9. Spatula/Cleaning Brush*

10. Bowl*

11. Bowl Slots

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This chopper offers two ways to chop: 1. With Smart ChopTM
attachment to prevent overprocessing hard foods. 2. Without
Smart Chop attachment for soft foods, fine chopping, or
pureeing. Refer to chart on page 7 for specific foods.

How to Use Smart Chop Attachment to
Prevent Overprocessing

1. Unplug chopper. Place bowl onto

base, aligning bowl with base tabs.

2. Place adapter on drive shaft; then

turn until it is seated on base.

3. Slide attachment over adapter,

aligning attachment tabs with bowl
slots. Slide S-blade onto adapter;
turn clockwise until it drops into
place.

4. Cut food into 1.5” (3.8-cm) or less

pieces that drop freely between
S-blade hub and attachment sides.

5. Place lid on bowl.

6. Plug into outlet.

7. Press and hold. To turn off, release

lid. Do not remove lid until blade has
stopped turning.

8. Unplug.

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How to Use Without
Smart ChopTM Attachment

1. When not in use, rest Smart Chop

attachment upside down on counter
and place adapter in storage slot.

2. Unplug. Place bowl onto base,

aligning bowl with base tabs.

3. Slide S-blade onto drive shaft; turn

clockwise until it drops into place.

4. Cut food into 1.5” (3.8-cm) or less

pieces and place lid on bowl.

5. Plug into outlet.

6. Press and hold lid to chop or puree.

To turn off, release lid. Do not
remove lid until blade has stopped
turning.

7. Unplug.

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Processing Chart

NOTES:

• When using Smart ChopTM attachment, do not add food
above holes.

• Cut food into 1.5” (3.8-cm) or less pieces.

• Clear bowl has a capacity of 3 cups (710 ml). Do not add
food above MAX ( ) fill line. For liquid ingredients, do not
exceed 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) (MAX [ ] fill line on bowl).

• Do not process ice, raw meat, coffee beans, or whole, hard
spices in food chopper. This could damage chopper.

How to Process: See pages 5 and 6

FOOD SMART CHOP ATTACHMENT BOWL

Apple X
Avocado X
Broccoli/Cauliflower X
Carrots X
Celery X
Cheese X
Chickpeas X
Cucumber X
Fresh Herbs X
Garlic X
Ginger X
Green Onions X
Mushrooms X
Nuts X
Onions X
Peppers X
Toasted Bread/Crackers X
Tomatoes X
Zucchini X

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How to Clean

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Unplug unit before cleaning. Do not immerse base, plug, or
cord in water or other liquid.

1. Unplug.

2. Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water or in top rack

of dishwasher. Use spatula/cleaning brush if needed. Blade
is sharp; handle carefully. Rinse and dry.

3. Reassemble for safe storage.

4. To clean base, wipe with a damp cloth. Do not use

abrasive cleaners. Do not immerse base in water.

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Troubleshooting

Food is spinning in attachment but not chopping.

• Cut food into 1.5” (3.8-cm) or less pieces that are small
enough to fall freely between S-blade hub and sides of
attachment.

Food gets stuck in holes of attachment.

• Food may be too wet. Dry food thoroughly with paper towels
before placing in chopper.

• Foods with high moisture content, like onions and peppers,
may stick to sides of attachment. This is normal. Simply
remove attachment from bowl, turn upside down, and tap
gently on cutting board or plate to dislodge food. You may
also use included spatula/cleaning brush to remove food
from sides of attachment or bowl.

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Troubleshooting (cont.)

Food is chopped too coarsely.

• For fine chopping and pureeing, assemble chopper without
Smart ChopTM attachment, placing S-blade in clear bowl.
Pulse until desired consistency is reached.

Chopper will not turn on.

• Check to make sure chopper is properly assembled. See
page 5 or 6.

Chopper shuts off during use and will not turn back on.

• This chopper is equipped with motor overload protection
to prevent product damage due to overheating. To reset,
unplug chopper and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Plug in
and continue chopping.

S-blade does not rotate when motor is activated.

• Check to make sure S-blade is fully seated on drive shaft.
With unit unplugged, spin blade on shaft by hand until it
falls into place (you will feel a slight resistance to spinning
motion).

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LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and
Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu
of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada
and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S.During this
period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or
any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are
responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our
returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or
component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal
or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use
not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product
resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends
only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original
sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This
warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household
use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the
rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages
caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to
the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any

statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by
law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration
of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You

may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some
states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special,
incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not
apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store.
Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or
visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For
faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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