MINIMIXEUR 629001 - Food processor LAGRANGE - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric chopper / Mini food processor
Brand	LAGRANGE
Model	MINIMIXEUR 629001
Rated voltage	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power	120 W
Bowl capacity	130 ml
Bowl material	Acrylonitrile styrene (SAN)
Body material	Polypropylene
Control type	Push button (pulse operation)
Maximum operating time per cycle	15 seconds (max 60 cumulative seconds before 2 minute pause)
Safety	Lid lock (starts only when locked), sharp blades
Thermal protection	Shut-off by thermal protection in case of overheating (cooling required)
Power cord	H03VVH2-F
Electrical class	Class II (double insulation)
Usage	Domestic use only
Removable parts	Lid, cutting unit, bowl, protective cap
Cleaning of removable parts	Hot water and dish soap (do not put in dishwasher)
Cleaning of motor unit	Wipe with a damp cloth (never immerse)
Included accessories	Spatula
Manufacturer warranty	2 years (extendable to 3 years by registering at www.lagrange.fr)
Spare parts availability	5 years from manufacturing date
After-sales service	LAGRANGE, email: [e-mail]

Frequently Asked Questions - MINIMIXEUR 629001 LAGRANGE

How to use the MINIMIXEUR 629001 chopper?

Make sure the appliance is unplugged. Mount the bowl on the body, place the cutting unit, add food (do not exceed max level), close and lock the lid. Plug in and press the start button with pulses of 15 seconds maximum.

What foods can I chop?

You can chop onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, almonds, nuts, meat, apples, parsley, etc. Consult the preparation guide in the manual for recommended quantities and durations.

What is the maximum bowl capacity?

The bowl capacity is 130 ml. Do not exceed the maximum mark on the bowl to avoid overflow or malfunction.

How to clean the appliance?

Unplug the appliance. Remove the lid, cutting unit, and bowl. Clean the removable parts with hot water and a little dish soap, rinse and dry. Wipe the motor unit with a damp cloth. Never immerse the motor unit or put it in the dishwasher.

Can I wash the parts in the dishwasher?

No. The removable parts (lid, bowl, cutting unit) must be hand washed with hot water. Do not put in the dishwasher as it could damage them.

What to do if the chopper does not start?

Check that the lid is properly locked: the tab must be inserted and turned clockwise. The chopper only starts if the lid is properly closed. Also check that the appliance is plugged in and the socket works.

What is the maximum operating time?

Each pulse must not exceed 15 seconds. After 4 consecutive pulses (i.e. 60 cumulative seconds), let the appliance cool down for at least 2 minutes before using again.

Is the appliance under warranty?

Yes, the manufacturer warranty is 2 years. You can get an extra free year by registering on www.lagrange.fr. The warranty covers manufacturing defects, but not damage due to improper use.

Where to find spare parts?

Spare parts are available for 5 years from the manufacturing date of the appliance. Contact LAGRANGE after-sales service by email at [e-mail].

Can I chop hot food?

No. Never introduce hot oil or fat into the chopper. Food must be at room temperature or cold. Do not exceed recommended quantities and durations.

USER MANUAL MINIMIXEUR 629001 LAGRANGE

CONDITIONS DE GARANTIE

BESCHRIJVING VAN HET APPARAAT

Read these instructions carefully and keep them so that you can refer to them as needed.

• This unit is only intended for household use.
• Put your unit on a flat surface.
• Never put your unit on a hot surface or near a flame.
• Always unwind the cord completely.
• Before plugging in the unit, make sure that the voltage is compliant with the range indicated on the nameplate.
• Connect the power cord to a 10/16 A socket.
• This unit must not be used by children. Keep the unit and its cord out of reach of children.
• Children must not play with this unit.
• This unit is not intended for use by people, including children who are at least eight years old, whose physical, sensorial or mental capacities are reduced or who do not have the necessary knowledge or experience, unless they are trained and supervised for the safe use of this unit and are aware of the risks involved. Do not allow children to play with

the unit. Children over the age of eight can clean and maintain the unit with adult supervision.

• Keep the unit and the power cord out of reach of children under 8 years of age.
• Always unplug the unit from the wall socket if it is to be left unsupervised, and also before assembling, dismantling or cleaning it.
• Turn off and unplug the unit before replacing accessories or touching parts that are normally moving during functioning.
• Unplug the unit when it is not in use, before moving it or before putting in food items.
• The unit may still be hot after use. Be careful when handling the product.
• For your safety, never use or leave the unit in a place that is exposed to foul weather and moisture. Do not use the unit outside.
• Do not put the main body of the unit, including the motor unit, the cord or the socket in water or any other liquid.
• Do not use this unit when your hands are wet. Dry your hands with a towel before plugging in the unit.

• Do not move the unit when it is operating.

• Do not embed the unit.

• These units are not intended for operation by exterior timers or by remote-control systems.
• Never cover the unit with a cloth when it is operating.
• Remove the cutting unit before cleaning.
• Always check to be sure that the blender is perfectly clean before using it. For instructions for the cleaning of surfaces in contact with food, please refer to the "Cleaning and Upkeep" section.
• Always clean the parts used for preparation thoroughly after each use.
• The blades are very sharp. Handle them carefully, particularly when emptying the bowl and during cleaning.
• WARNING! Risk of injury in the event of inappropriate use of this unit.
• Never put hot oil or fat into your blender. Follow the instructions in the preparation guide.
• Never put ingredients into the bowl of the blender when the unit is in operation.
• The capacity of the ingredients must not exceed the maximum graduation that appears on the bowl of the blender. For the ingredients, refer to the table of

the "Preparation Guide" section and do not exceed the maximum quantities and times indicated.

• The blender must be activated by pulses of 15 seconds (maximum) and must not operate for more than 60 seconds (4 consecutive pulses). After continuous functioning for 60 seconds (4 consecutive pulses of 15 seconds), let the blender cool down for about 2 minutes before using it again.
• Do not use the blender continuously for long periods of time. The motor can overheat. If the surface of the unit is very hot, it may take a certain time for it to cool down. The unit can be used again once it has returned to room temperature.
• Avoid all contact with moving parts.
• Keep fingers, hair, clothes and utensils away from the moving parts.
• This unit must be used in compliance with the recommendations.
• If your unit is damaged, do not use it and contact the LAGRANGE After Sale Service Department.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized technician or

a person with the same qualifications in order to eliminate any danger.

• Do not use the unit if the power cord or the socket is damaged, nor after a malfunction, after the falling of the unit, or after any damage to the unit. Send the unit to the nearest authorized service center so that it can be checked and repaired, or receive electrical or mechanical adjustments.
• For your safety, use only LAGRANGE accessories and spare parts adapted to your unit

DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT

1. Cover
2. Cover locking tab
3. Oil spout
4. Cutting unit
5. Protective cap for blades
6. Bowl for foods
7. Drive shaft
8. Anti-skid plastic foot
9. Start button
10. Cover locking slot
11. Body of the blender
12. Power cord
13. Bowl locking slot
14. Spatula

Hachoir "Minimixeur" Type 629.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Polypropylene body
• Styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) bowl and covers
• 130 ml bowl
• 230 Volts - 50 Hz - 120 Watts - Class 2.

CORD

Examine the power cord carefully before using it. If it is damaged, you must not use the unit. The cord should only be replaced by LAGRANGE, its after-sale service department or a qualified person approved by LAGRANGE in order to avoid danger for the user. The cord used is a H03VVH2-F.

These units are in compliance with directives 2014/30/UE, 2014/35/UE, WEEE 2012/19/UE, RoHs 2011/65/UE and the CE food contact regulation 1935/2004.

ENVIRONMENT

Protection of the environment - DIRECTIVE 2012/19/UE DEEE

In order to protect our environment and our health, electrical units at the end of their working lives must be disposed of according to very specific rules requiring the involvement of everyone, both suppliers and users.

That is why your unit, as indicated by the symbol on its nameplate, must not be put into a public or private garbage can intended for household wastes.

At the time of its disposal, it is your responsibility to bring your unit to a public collection center designated for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. If you need information about centers for the collection and recycling of discarded units, please contact the local authorities in your region, the household waste collection services or the store where you bought your unit.

START-UP AND USE

FIRSTUSE

• When unpacking your unit, carefully remove all of the packaging materials and remove the protective cap put on the blades of the blender and keep it.
• Make sure that all of the parts and accessories are present and intact.
• Before using the unit, thoroughly clean all of the parts (refer to the "Cleaning and upkeep" section).

START-UP

• Make sure that your unit is unplugged before any handling.
• Warning! The blades are very sharp. Handle them with care.
• Remove the protective cap from the blades of the blender and keep it.
• Put the bowl for food on the body of the blender. Lock the bowl in place by turning it clockwise until the end of the locking slot of the bowl (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

Install the cutting unit in the bowl for the food (Fig. 2). Put the cutting unit on the drive shaft, holding the plastic upper end of the cutting unit until it is fully inserted.

Fig. 2

• Put the food into the bowl (without exceeding the maximum level indicated).
• Put the cover on the bowl containing the food. Lock the cover by completely by inserting the cover locking tab into the locking slot of the cover and turning it clockwise (Fig. 3).

Note: the blender will not start unless the cover is correctly locked.

Fig. 3

• Plug in and then press the start button. The unit will start.

Note: It is possible to add oil to the foods in the bowl with the oil spout (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4

• When the chopping is finished, let go of the start button and then unplug the unit from the socket.

Warning! The continuous operating time must be less than 15 seconds.

If your blender jams, stop it and unplug it in order to remove whatever is jamming it.

• After use, unplug the unit and then remove the cover by turning it counter-clockwise up to the unlocking marker. Remove the cutting unit from the bowl by taking hold of the plastic upper edge. Remove the bowl containing the food from the body of the blender by turning it counter-clockwise until you reach the other end of the locking slot, then pour out the food.

Warning! The edges of the blades are very sharp, do not touch them. Always turn off and unplug the unit before cleaning. Refer to the instructions in the "Cleaning and upkeep" section.

PREPARATION GUIDE

To help you with your food preparation, we recommend that you refer to the table below. In no event should a discrepancy with your particular taste be considered a defect of the unit.

Food	Operating time (in seconds)	Quantity and size
Onion	10	100 g cut into quarters
Garlic	15	100 g of entirely peeled cloves
Ginger	15	100 g cut into thumb-sized pieces
Carrots	15	100 g cut into thumb-sized pieces
Almonds	25	150 g to be chopped for an additional 10 seconds in order to obtain a powder
Walnuts	15	100 g of walnut kernels
Meat	20	200 g cut into 2 cm cubes
Apple	10	100 g cut into quarters
Parsley	15	100 g of parsley leaves

CLEANING AND UPKEEP

WARNING!

• Never put the body of the unit or the socket into water. Always unplug it before cleaning it.
• Remove in order the cover, the cutting unit and the bowl for the foods.
• Body of the unit: Clean it with a moist sponge. Dry thoroughly. Do not use rough or abrasive cloths or products in order to protect plastic.

Warning! Never put the body of the unit in a dishwasher.

Wipe the body of the blender (and the motor unit) with a moist cloth. Warning! Do not immerse the motor unit in water or any other liquid.

• Cover, bowl and cutting unit: All of the moving parts can be cleaned with a cleaning brush and some hot water with a little dishwashing liquid. Then rinse them under running water. They must be completely dry before putting them back in place in the unit. Do not use rough or abrasive cloths or products in order to protect plastic.

Warning! Be very careful when cleaning the blades because they are extremely sharp.

• Dry the unit thoroughly before storing it.
• Put the protective cap back on the blades of the blender.
  *Remark: Store the unit with the cover closed.

RECIPES

PESTO

30 grams of fresh basil - 12 clove of garlic - 25 grams of pine nuts - 50 grams of grated parmesan - 30 ml of olive oil

Put the basil and the garlic into the bowl. Chop for 15 seconds. Put the pine nuts into the bowl and chop them for 15 seconds. If necessary, bring the food that has become attached to the sides back to the center of the bowl using the spatula provided. Then chop again for a few seconds until you obtain the consistency that you prefer. Add the parmesan and chop in short intervals of 5 seconds. Very gradually add the olive oil through the oil spout and blend regularly without going beyond pulses of 15 seconds. Pour the pesto into a hermetic recipient and keep it refrigerated.

MAYONNAISE

1 egg yolk - 1 tablespoon of mustard - 1 tablespoon of vinegar - 1 tablespoon of water at room temperature - 200 ml oil in 3 stages - salt - pepper

Put the egg yolk, mustard, vinegar, water and a little bit of oil into the bowl. Chop for 5 seconds. Pour the oil not through the oil spout but rather by opening the cover so that you can add a greater volume of oil. Blend for about 10 seconds and repeat this operation 3 times until the mayonnaise has formed. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour the mayonnaise into a hermetic recipient and keep it refrigerated.

HUMMUS

150 grams of cooked chick peas - 12 lemon - 1 tablespoon of olive oil - 12 clove of garlic - 1 teaspoon of cumin - 2 tablespoons of Tahini - salt

Put in the garlic and chop it briefly. Add the chick peas and blend for 15 seconds. Put in the Tahini, lemon, cumin and a pinch of salt and blend for 15 seconds. Pour the olive oil gradually into the oil spout without exceeding pulses of 15 seconds until you have a creamy sauce. Pour the sauce into a hermetic recipient and keep it refrigerated.

STATEMENT OF WARRANTY

Guarantees for LAGRANGE household appliances.

Your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years.

In order to receive an additional year of guarantee free of charge, register on the LAGRANGE web site (www.lagrange.fr) The guarantee includes parts and labor and covers manufacturing defects. The guarantee does not cover damage due to misuse, failure to follow the user instructions, or dropping the appliance.

THIS GUARANTEE APPLIES TO HOUSEHOLD USES. IT CANNOT APPLY TO PROFESSIONAL OR SEMI-PROFESSIONAL USES..

The legal guarantee due from the seller does not in any way exclude the legal guarantee due from the Manufacturer for manufacturing flaws or defects according to articles 1641 et seq. of the French Civil Code.

In the event of a breakdown or malfunction, contact your retailer. In the event of technical defects observed within one week of purchase, the units will be exchanged.

Beyond this period, they will be repaired by the LAGRANGE after-sale service.

To benefit from this guarantee, the user must present a copy of the invoice specifying the date of purchase of the unit.

Duration of availability of spare parts

In accordance with article L 111-2 of the consumer code, the availability of spare parts that we provide for a repairable product is 5 years as of its date of manufacturing.

However, this availability is only guaranteed in the country where the product was purchased.

Shipping costs for returns

After the first year which benefits from the dealer's guarantee, you will only have to pay the costs for returning the product to the factory. We will ship it back to you at our expense as quickly as possible.

If you have any other questions about our products, you can contact us at the following address:

LAGRANGE