Proctor-Silex 72500, 72588 Read Before Use

Food Chopper

READ BEFORE USE

Hachoir

LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION

Picadora de alimentos LEA ANTES DE USAR

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

USA: 1-800-851-8900

Français ................................................ 8

Canada : 1-800-267-2826

Español ............................................... 15

En México: 01-800-71-16-100
Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este
instructivo antes de usar su aparato.

840128803

840128803 ENv01.indd 1840128803 ENv01.indd 1 4/26/14 10:47 AM4/26/14 10:47 AM

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plug,

or base in water or other liquid.

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

or near children.

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

off parts, and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,

or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service
number for information on
mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Hamilton

Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

surface including stove.

10. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades while

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

11. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

12. 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.

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

without first putting bowl properly in place.

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

appliance.

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

examination, repair, or electrical or

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

840128803 ENv01.indd 2840128803 ENv01.indd 2 4/26/14 10:22 AM4/26/14 10:22 AM

2

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for household use only.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug has
one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical outlet
only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk
of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a qualified
electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug by modifying the plug in any way.

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 food chopper. 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.

Parts and Features

1. Cover

2. Blade

3. Bowl

4. Base

Before First Use:

Wash cover, bowl, and
blade in hot, soapy water.

The blade is sharp; handle
carefully. Rinse and dry.

840128803 ENv01.indd 3840128803 ENv01.indd 3 4/26/14 10:22 AM4/26/14 10:22 AM

3

How to Use

1. Read “Chopping Tips.”

2. Make sure chopper is unplugged. Lock bowl onto base by

aligning tabs on bowl with slots in base. Turn clockwise.

3. Place blade in bowl over center shaft. Turn until blade
slips down to bottom of bowl. Blade is sharp; handle

carefully.

4. Place food in bowl.

5. Place cover on bowl.

6. Plug into electrical outlet.

7. To turn unit on, turn cover to ON ( I )

position. For continuous operation,
the cover must be held in the ON
( I ) position. See illustration.

8. To turn unit off, turn cover counter­clockwise to OFF ( O ) position.
Do not remove cover until blade
has stopped turning.

9. Remove cover. Unlock bowl by
turning counterclockwise. Remove bowl from base.

Carefully remove blade. Blade is sharp; handle
carefully.

10. Unplug unit from outlet when not in use.

IF CHOPPER DOES NOT START : Review the steps in

“How to Use” to make sure the bowl and cover are both
in the locked positions.

On

Off

840128803 ENv01.indd 4840128803 ENv01.indd 4 4/26/14 10:22 AM4/26/14 10:22 AM

4

Chopping Tips

• The bowl has a capacity of 1 1/2 cups (375 ml). For liquid

ingredients, do not exceed 3/4 cup (175 ml).

• For more control, process by turning the cover to ON ( I ) 

position briefly then releasing. Check consistency and
continue if desired.

• Tear bread into pieces, then process to make bread

crumbs. Break crackers or cookies into pieces, then
process into crumbs for use as recipe ingredients or pie
crusts.

• To chop carrots, celery, mushrooms, green pepper, or

onion, cut into 1 inch chunks and place in bowl. This will
result in more uniform consistency.

• Chop nuts; mince parsley, basil, chives, or garlic.

• Puree small amounts of cooked fruit or vegetables for

baby food or use as a base for sauces or soups.

• Do not process raw meat, cheese, coffee beans, whole

squares of baking chocolate, or whole, hard spices in the
food chopper. This could damage the chopper.

840128803 ENv01.indd 5840128803 ENv01.indd 5 4/26/14 10:22 AM4/26/14 10:22 AM

5

How to Clean

1. Wash cover, bowl, and blade in hot, soapy water. Blade
is sharp; handle carefully. Rinse and dry. The cover,

bowl,
and blade may also be washed in top rack of automatic
dishwasher.

2. Reassemble for safe storage.

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

abrasive cleaners. Do not immerse base in water.

Customer Service

If you have a question about your food chopper, call our
toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note
the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that informa­tion below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of
your food chopper. This information will help us answer your
question much more quickly.

MODEL:__________ TYPE:____________ SERIES: ___________

840128803 ENv01.indd 6840128803 ENv01.indd 6 4/26/14 10:22 AM4/26/14 10:22 AM

6

This warranty applies to products purchased 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 one (1) year from the date of original
purchase. 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.

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 proctorsilex.com in the U.S. or proctorsilex.ca in Canada. For
faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your
appliance.

LIMITED WARRANTY

840128803 ENv01.indd 7840128803 ENv01.indd 7 4/26/14 10:22 AM4/26/14 10:22 AM

7

PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES

Lors de l’utilisation d’appareils électriques, des précautions d’usage
doivent être respectées, y compris les instructions suivantes :

1. Lire toutes les instructions.

2. Pour prévenir le risque de choc électrique, ne pas immerger la

base, le cordon ou la fiche dans l’eau ou d’autres liquides.

3. Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire lors de l’utilisation de

l’appareil par des enfants ou à proximité d’eux.

4. Débrancher de la prise murale lorsque l’appareil ne sert pas,

avant d’y ajouter des pièces ou d’en retirer, ainsi qu’avant de
procéder à son nettoyage.

5. Éviter de toucher les pièces mobiles.

6. Ne pas faire fonctionner un appareil présentant une fiche ou un

cordon endommagé, après une panne, une chute ou encore
après tout endommagement.
à la clientèle sans frais d’interurbain pour des renseignements
concernant l’examen, la réparation ou l’ajustement électrique ou
mécanique.

7. L’utilisation de pièces accessoires non recommandées ou non

vendues par le fabricant risque de provoquer un incendie, un
choc électrique ou des blessures corporelles.

8. Ne pas utiliser à l’extérieur.

9. Ne pas laisser le cordon pendre d’un bord de table ou d’un

comptoir, ou entrer en contact avec une surface chaude, y
compris une cuisinière.

10. Garder mains et ustensiles à l’écart des lames mobiles pendant

le traitement des aliments pour réduire le risque de blessures
corporelles graves ou d’endommagement du hachoir. On peut
se servir d’un racloir à condition que l’appareil ne soit pas en
marche.

11. Les lames sont coupantes, les manipuler avec précaution.

Composer notre numéro de service

840128803 FRv01.indd 8840128803 FRv01.indd 8 4/26/14 10:23 AM4/26/14 10:23 AM

8