Chopmix TC320 - Blender Becken - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Chopmix TC320 Becken

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Instruction's Manual

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We thank you for purchasing this product.

This appliance was submitted to several laboratorial tests, which certify its quality. To simplify the use of this appliance, this instruction manual has been provided. The instructions must ensure a quick and safe use.

Please read carefully the instructions and safety measures described in this manual.

We wish our clients great satisfaction in using their new appliance.

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Index

1. Safety Instructions 04
   1.1. Power Energy 05
   1.2. Power Cord and Other Cables 05
   1.3. Humidity and Water 05
   1.4. Cleaning 05
   1.5. General Precautions 06

2. Utilization and Functioning 11

2.1.Product Description 11

2.2.Chopper Operation 11

2.3. Motor Block and Jar Operation 13

2.4. Recommended Timeframes and Quantities 14

2.5. Useful Tips 15

1. Technical Specifications 15

2. Aftermarket 15

3. Environment Conservation 16

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1. Safety Instructions

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Attention: to avoid the risk of electric shock,do not remove the cover. The interior does notcontain any parts that may be repaired by theuser. Ask for assistance ti qualified personnel.

Important Warnings

Before using your appliance, read carefully this instruction manual and keep it in a safe place, as you may need it for future consultations.

Before you start your appliance, and to ensure a correct use, do not use it if:

• It has fallen on the ground;
• You notice any evidence of damage;
• Any anomaly occurs during its operation;

To avoid hazards and deterioration of your appliance by an incorrect use, it is advisable to read the instructions carefully and attentively.

Your appliance must not be used to other ends than the ones foreseen in the instructions manual. Your safety is only guaranteed in a household use and not for commercial use. The incorrect use will not be covered and automatically cancels the right to warranty.

Assistance

Be sure that, in case of malfunction, you take your appliance to a qualified technician for assistance.

THIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN FROM 8 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE AND PERSONS WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE

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OF THE APPLIANCE IN A SAFE WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED. CHILDREN SHALL NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SHALL NOT BE MADE BY CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.

- These instructions are also available on www.suporteworten.pt

1.1 Power Energy

Make sure the voltage of the electric network is compatible with the one of the appliance. If it does not match, consult the vendor or Customer Support Service.

1.2. Power Cord and Other Cables

Do not roll up or pull the cord to disconnect the appliance, and do not use to twine the appliance. Keep the cord far from warm surfaces.

Never use the appliance if it has a damaged cable or socket, or if it is not working properly.

In case of damage of the power cord, do not use your appliance. Take it to technical assistance for its replacement.

1.3. Humidity and Water

Do not use your appliance in humid places. Do not let your appliance to catch water under any circumstance, as it may be dangerous. TO AVOID FIRE HAZARD OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR APPLIANCE TO HUMIDITY OR WATER. Do not place your appliance under water (for example for washing).

1.4. Cleaning

Be sure to switch off from the power supply and pull out the plug before cleaning.

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Run a damp cloth over the motor block for cleaning and avoid the use of abrasive detergents.

Note: Never immerse the motor block in water or any other liquid for that matter. Never wash the motor block in the dishwasher.

Every other attachment [apart from the motor block] can be washed in warm water with standard washing liquid. The attachments are totally dishwasher-safe, as long as the temperature does not exceed 65°C.

The blades are sharp, handle them with extreme care.

Ingredients may sometimes leave color marks on the appliance attachments (for instance, streaks of orange after cutting carrots), which can be easily removed by dipping a cloth into edible oil.

Before re-connecting the plug into the power socket, make sure the appliance and all its corresponding attachments are perfectly dry.

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1.5. General Precautions

- Please follow the instructions of the user manual, which helps properly installing and operating this product and enjoying its advanced features. Please keep the instructions for future reference.

- Read all instructions before using the product.

- Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before carrying out any

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work or maintenance on it.

- Before using the appliance, make sure it is in perfect working order from a mechanical standpoint.

- After unpacking the appliance and before each use, make sure that all its mechanical part and attachments are in perfect conditions. If you have any doubt, do not use the appliance and refer to a qualified electrician.

- All packing element (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc) are potentially dangerous and should be kept out of children's reach.

- Before connecting the appliance, make sure the voltage matches the indications on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is secured to the bottom section of the motor block.

- Should the wall outlets and the unit plug be incompatible with each other, have the wall outlet replaced by an appropriate one by a qualified electrician, who in particular, shall also make sure the cross section of the wires corresponds to the absorbed power of the appliance.

- Generally, adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension cables should not be used.

- However, if necessary, only use single or multiple adapters and extension cables, which comply with the existing safety standards, making sure the current carrying capacity limits, marked on the single adapter and on the extension cables, as well as the maximum power limit marked on the multiple adapter, are not exceeded.

- This appliance must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e., as a food mincing appliance.

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- Any other use is deemed inappropriate and therefore, hazardous. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any damages whatsoever arising from any improper, unfit and unreasonable use of the product.

- The use of electric appliance involves compliance with certain basic rules, in particular:

. Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
. Never use the appliance with bare feet.
. Never pull the power cord or the appliance to remove the plug from the wall socket.
. Never leave the appliance outdoors where it can be exposed to the weather conditions [rain, wind, etc].

- Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, disconnect the appliance from the power source by removing the plug from the power socket or by turning OFF the appliance switch.

- Turn the appliance off and do not tamper with it in any way if it becomes faulty and/or operates in an incorrect way.

- Repairs must only be carried out by the manufacturer.

- Always insist on genuine spare parts. Failure to comply with these recommendations could impair the safety of the appliance.

- Should you decide to stop using an appliance of this type, remember to render it unusable by cutting off the power cord after having removed the plug from the power socket. Also make sure that all parts of the appliance liable to constitute a danger are made harmless, particularly for children who could decide to use an old appliance as a toy.

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- Installation shall take place in accordance with the manufacturer's directions. Any improper installation may result in damages to persons, pets or objects for which the manufacturer shall not be held accountable.

- To avoid dangerous overheating, always fully unwind the power cord and use the appliance as recommended.

- Never leave the appliance plugged in unnecessarily.

- Remove the plug from the mains socket whenever the appliance is not used for a long period of time.

- Do not block the openings, air intakes or heat outlets.

- If the line cord shows signs of wear and tear, have it replaced only by an authorized customer service centre, as this procedure requires special tooling.

- The motor block, the receptacle, the blade and the jar should show no breaks or cracks.

- The sheath and the power cord plug should have no scratches or parting. If there are sign of scratches or any other damage, immediately unplug the appliance from the mains outlet and take it to an authorized Customer Service Centre for necessary checking.

- Never immerse the motor block [1] in water or any other liquid for that matter. After use, thoroughly clean the various attachments on contact with food. To achieve this, comply with the instructions detailed in the "Cleaning" section.

- Do not put food in the work bowl [2] or the jar [7] whose temperature rises above 50°C.

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- Food should never exceed 2/3 of the work bowl capacity [2].

- Do not put liquid or juicy foods in the work bowl [2].

- Do not crush hard or frozen foods [coffee, shells/hulls, bones, etc].

- Never let the appliance run idly.

- To avoid getting cut, do not slip your fingers into the working bowl [2] or into the jar [7], by the blade.

- Never use your fingers to remove leftovers, use appropriate attachments instead.

- Once the lid [4] has been removed, wait for the blade to come to a complete standstill before opening the lid.

- Neither mount nor retrieve the jar [7] on/from the motor block without first disconnecting the plug from the power socket.

- In order to prevent the appliance from overheating, both the quantities and timeframes reported in the corresponding table should be respected for each mixing cycle. Let the appliance rest for 2 minutes at least after each break. Whenever blending substantial quantities, make sure to alternate work with appropriate breaks.

- Always disconnect the plug from the power socket after use.

- Blades are particularly sharp so you should handle them with the utmost care.

- Do not put the working bowl [2] or the jar [7] in the microwave oven.

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2. Utilization and Functioning

2.1. Product Description

Chopper

1. Motor block.
2. Work bowl.
3. Blade group.
4. Lid.
5. Spatula.
6. On/Off switch.

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Motor Block and Jar

1. Motor block.
2. On/Off switch.
3. Jar [Optional].
4. Flange ring.
5. Lid.
6. Plug.
7. Blade group.

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2.2. Chopper Operation

• Fasten the work bowl [2] to the motor block [1] [picture C].
• Secure the blade group [3] to the rotating pin [1a], making sure it clicks into place [picture C].

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Note: Blades [3] are sharp so you should handle them with the utmost care. Put the food in the working bowl [2] [making sure to comply with the quantities reported in the "Quantities and Timeframes" table].

Note: Do not put liquid or juicy foods [tomatoes, for instance] in the work bowl [2]. Pour thinly sliced pieces of food in the work bowl [2].

• Place the lid [4] over the motor block [1] (picture D).
• Connect the plug to the power socket.
• Turn the appliance On by exerting a slight pressure on the lid [4] with the palm of your hand (picture D).

Note: If the appliance fails to start once this operation is concluded, is possible that certain pieces of food are stuck between the lid [4] and the edge of the work bowl [2], thus preventing the lid [4] from sliding in.

- To stop the appliance, just release the lid [4].

Note: Locking latches have been supplied to stop the blade group [3] almost immediately. Wait until the blades come to a complete standstill before removing the lid [4].

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- To retrieve the blade group [3], press the central switch [3a] and lift the work bowl [2] simultaneously (picture E).

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Note: Before pulling out the lid [4], always disconnect the plug from the power socket.

2.3. Motor Block and Jar Operation

- Before fitting the jar [7] onto the motor block [1], remove the blade group [3] and the work bowl [2].

- Put the food to be minced in the jar [7].

Note: Preparations should be made with the jar [7] pulled out of the motor block [1] or else, with the plug disconnected from the power socket.

- Set the jar [7] on the motor block; whirl it slightly so that the blade driving screw [1la] can be easily wedged on the rotating pin [1a] [picture E].

Note: Never operate the appliance with the jar [7] empty or without the lid [9].

Note: Do not chop food in the jar [7] whose temperature rises above 50°C.

Note: Blades [11] are particularly sharp so you should handle them with the utmost care.

- Place the lid [9] over the jar [7] and the plug [10] over the lid [9]; turn it clockwise for fastening purposes (picture F).

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- Drive the plug into the power socket.

- Run the appliance by simultaneously pressing both sides of the flange ring (8) [picture G].

- To stop the appliance, just release the flange ring [8].

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Note: Locking latches have been supplied to stop the blade group [11] almost immediately. Wait until the blades come to a complete standstill before removing either the lid [9] or the jar [7] from the motor block [1].

- If you wish to pour more ingredients into the jar [7] during the mixing cycle, just pull out the plug [10].

2.4. Recommended Timeframes and Quantities

The recommended maximum timeframes and quantities are:

Ingredients	Max. Quantity of Food	Max. Mixing Time	Operating Mode
Parsley	20 g	6 sec.	Slight pressure
Onions	150 g cut into pieces	9 sec.	Slight pressure
Shallot	150 g cut into pieces	9 sec.	Slight pressure
Cabbage	50 g cut into pieces	10 sec.	Slight pressure
Meat	90 g cut into pieces	15 sec.	Slight pressure

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2.5. Useful Tips

• To chop solid food, do not forget to add liquid [water, broth, milk, etc] without filling the jar (7) to the brim [see maximum level indicated] [picture H].
• Suitable for blending:

. vegetable cream soups;
. mayonnaise;
. milk-shakes;
. beverages;
. and others.

- Unsuitable for:

. whipping egg whites.
. crushing mashed potatoes;
. mincing raw food.

• The blending results depend on how long the appliance has been running.
• To obtain tiny and consistently chopped ingredients, exert a slight pressure on the lid and remove, if needed, any piece of food reclined against the work bowl wall, using the spatula [5] to bring it back to the centre.
• If chopping consistency tends to diminish after a long period of operation, replace the blade.

3. Technical Specifications

Power Rating: 445W.

Mincer:

Full appliance dimensions [LxPxH]: 17 x 17 x 24 cm

Work bowl capacity: 200g

Mincer and Jar:

Full appliance dimensions (LxPxH): 18,5 x 17 x 44,5 cm.

Jar capacity: 1,251.

4. Aftermarket

Becken has designed this appliance in order to guarantee the maximum reliability. However, if a problem occurs, by following

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the procedures suggested in this section you may be able to determine its cause.

Do not attempt to open the appliance – there is a risk of electrical shock.

If you are not able to solve the problem, please contact your seller or manufacturer.

All users must be familiarized with this section. Knowing what could go wrong can help you avoid the occurrence of problems.

WARNING: any attempt of fixing the appliance without contacting the manufacturer will nullify the warranty.

In case the problem persists, take your appliance to an aftermarket section of any Worten, Modelo or Continente store in order to solve the problem.

Worten Equipamentos para o Lar ensures for a period of 2 years, counting from the date of purchase of this appliance, a warranty against any found manufacturing defect. The warranty supposes a correct use and maintenance of the appliance, namely according to the instructions expressed in this manual. In case otherwise identified, the malfunctions will not be under the warranty.

The repairing of electrical appliances must only be made by qualified technicians, as otherwise there may occur future complications on the appliances.

To avoid unnecessary risks, in case there are any malfunctions on the wires or on another type of components, repairing must be made on the specialized locations of technical assistance, as appropriate tools are needed.

5. Environment Conservation

Aiming to protect the environment, we try to reduce to a maximum the volume of the packages which are confined to three easy separation materials: cardboard, paper and plastic.

The appliance is made of recyclable material, once disassembled by a specialized company. Follow the local legislation concerning recycling of all materials.

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