6526 - Mechanical chipper WestBend - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Mechanical Chopper
Brand	WestBend
Model	6526
Power Supply	120 V AC, 60 Hz
Number of Speeds	2 (Low and High)
Pulse Function	Yes
Maximum Capacity	3 cups (approx. 700 ml)
Bowl Material	Plastic
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Safety Lock	Yes (lid with tab)
Dishwasher Safe	Bowl, lid and blade (top rack only)
Base Cleaning	Wipe with a damp cloth
Recommended Foods	Fruits, vegetables, cooked meat, hard-boiled eggs, garlic, herbs, bread, cookies, hard cheeses (parmesan, romano)
Not Recommended Foods	Ice, coffee beans, whole spices, bones, dried fruits, cheeses other than parmesan and romano
Recommended Storage	Blade stored in the bowl, cord in the back compartment
Warranty	1 year
Spare Parts	Available at www.westbend.com
Customer Service	[phone], [e-mail]
Valid Area	USA and Canada only

Frequently Asked Questions - 6526 WestBend

How to start the chopper?

Make sure the bowl and lid are properly attached (the tab must be inserted into the slot until you hear a click). Plug the appliance into a 120 V AC outlet. Place the food in the bowl and press the LO (low speed) or HI (high speed) button to chop continuously or with pulses.

What to do if the chopper does not start?

Check that the lid is correctly locked: the tab must be fully engaged in the slot on the base. If not, turn the lid clockwise until it clicks. The appliance only works if the lock is properly engaged.

Can I chop bones or very hard foods?

No, do not chop hard foods such as bones, pits, stones, or ice. This could damage the chopper. Use it only for foods that can be easily cut with a kitchen knife.

How to clean the blade?

Handle the blade with care as it is very sharp. Wash it in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher (top rack only). Do not let it soak. Rinse and dry immediately after use.

Can I chop liquids?

No, do not put liquid ingredients into the chopper as they may leak. The chopper is designed for solid foods, cut into pieces about 2.5 cm.

What is the maximum capacity of the bowl?

You can chop up to 3 cups (approx. 700 ml) of food at a time. Do not overload the bowl for consistent results.

The bowl gets stained with carrots, how to remove it?

Carrot stains on plastic are normal. To remove them, rub the bowl with a non-abrasive detergent. Avoid scouring pads that could scratch the surface.

Can I grate cheese other than parmesan or romano?

No, the chopper is only recommended for parmesan and romano (cut into 1-2 cm pieces at room temperature). Other cheeses will give poor results.

How to use the pulse function?

For impulse chopping, briefly press the LO or HI button for one to two seconds, then release. Repeat until you achieve the desired texture.

Where to find spare parts?

Order spare parts directly from www.westbend.com (spare parts section) or contact customer service by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail]. Have the model number (6526) and a description of the part.

USER MANUAL 6526 WestBend

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Register this and other West Bend® Housewares products through our website:

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Important Safeguards....2

Precautions For Use Around Children....2

Electricity Precautions....3

Using Your Food Chopper....4

Cleaning Your Food Chopper....5

Food Chopping Guide/Tips 6

Warranty....7

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION

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

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use instructions in this manual.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend® Housewares may cause injuries.
• Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade while chopping food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to food chopper. A scraper may be used but only when the food chopper is not running.
• Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place the cutting blade on base without first putting bowl properly in place.
  • Always be sure cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
• Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
  • Always avoid contacting moving parts.
• Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
• For household use only.

CAUTION

To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AROUND CHILDREN

• Always supervise children.
- Do not allow children to operate or be near the appliance, as the mechanical operation can cause a hazard.
- Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange cord to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.

CAUTION

To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.
• Do not use electric parts outdoors, or place them on or near a gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, refrigerator or freezer.
• Always unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool completely before putting or taking off parts and before cleaning.
• This appliance has a short cord as a safety precaution to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement. Position the cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other area.
• While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, make sure the cord has the same or higher wattage as the food chopper (wattage is stamped on the underside of the base). To avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other area.
• Use an electrical outlet that accommodates the polarized plug on the food chopper. On a polarized plug, one blade of the plug is wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet or extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit fully, contact a qualified electrician. Do not alter the plug.
• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or extension cord feels hot.
• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during operation.
• Do not attempt to use a voltage converter or other device to adapt your food chopper to a different outlet or voltage, as damage will occur.

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USING YOUR FOOD CHOPPER

Before using your food chopper, wash chopping bowl, bowl cover and chopping blade with hot soapy water or in a dishwasher. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Wipe surfaces of chopper base with a damp cloth and dry. NOTE: Do not submerge chopper base in water or put in dishwasher. Do not use abrasive cleaning products on any part of chopper. CAUTION: Be extremely careful while handling and cleaning the chopping blade, as blades are extremely sharp.

1. Place base on dry, level surface. Do not plug cord into electrical outlet until all parts of chopper are assembled and food added.

2. Place chopping bowl onto base with center hub over drive shaft. Turn bowl clockwise to secure in place.

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1. Place chopping blade in bowl over hub, rotating slightly if necessary to drop blade in place.

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Bowl Cover ____
Cover Tab Extension ____

Chopping Blade Handle ____
Chopping Blade ____

Chopping Bowl Center Hub —

Slot — Drive Shaft Base Tower Chopper Bas

LO Speed Button HI Speed Button

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1. Place up to 3 cups of food, cut into 1-inch or smaller pieces, evenly into bowl over chopping blade. Do not attempt to chop more than 3 cups of food at one time, as poor results will be obtained.

2. Place cover onto bowl with tab extension to left of base tower. Turn cover clockwise to secure tab in slot of base. You will hear a "click" when tab is fully engaged in slot. The chopper

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will not operate unless cover tab is correctly located in slot. Do not attempt to operate chopper without bowl and cover correctly in place.

1. Plug cord into a 120 volt AC electrical outlet ONLY. Your chopper offers two speeds, LO and HI. You may wish to start chopping at the LO speed, then increase to HI using either a pulse or continuous on operation.

To Pulse, simply depress the LO or HI button for a second or two, and then release. Repeat pulsing action until food appears to be of desired size. Release button to turn chopper off.

To run continuously, hold the LO or HI button down until food appears to be of desired size. Release button to turn chopper off. Note: When chopping harder foods such as carrots, you may need to secure chopper by placing hand on top of cover while using.

If bowl needs to be scraped during chopping, turn off and make sure blade has stopped completely before removing cover. Note: Use a scraper or spatula to scrape food. Never use your hand or fingers as injury can occur.

1. When finished chopping, unplug cord from electrical outlet. Allow blade to stop completely before removing cover. Turn cover counterclockwise to remove. If necessary, scrape food off chopping blade with scraper or spatula before lifting out of bowl. Turn bowl counterclockwise to remove from base.

CLEANING YOUR FOOD CHOPPER

1. Always unplug cord from electrical outlet before removing parts for cleaning.
2. All parts, with the exception of base, may be washed in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Do not use any abrasive scouring pads or cleanser on parts as scratching will occur. CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, handle chopping blade carefully as it is sharp. Do not leave cutting blade in dishwater to soak. Wash, rinse and dry immediately after use.

Note: All parts with exception of the chopper base may be cleaned in an automatic dishwasher, TOP RACK ONLY. Wipe base with a damp cloth and dry.

Note: Some food, such as carrots, will stain the plastic parts. To remove these stains, scour with a non-abrasive cleanser.

Storing the Food Chopper: Store chopping blade inside covered chopping bowl on base. Push cord into cord storage area on back of base.

Note: The chopping blade is made of stainless steel to maintain its sharp cutting edge. Do not attempt to sharpen the cutting edge of blade, as damage will occur.

FOOD CHOPPING GUIDE

	Suggested Foods General Instructions
Chop/Mince	Fruits, vegetables, cooked meat, hard cooked eggs, garlic, parsley and other herbs, pickles, olives	Place up to 3 cups of food into chopping bowl, cut into 1-inch or smaller pieces. Chop until desired size.
Crumb/Grate	Bread, cookies, crackers, Parmesan or Romano cheese	For bread, cookies and crackers, break into 1-inch pieces. Chop up to 3 cups until desired size.For Parmesan or Romano cheese, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces and bring to room temperature before grating up to 3 cups.Pulse to break up pieces, and then run continuously at HI speed until fine texture is obtained about 2 to 3 minutes. Do not attempt to grate any other type of cheese in chopper, as poor results will be obtained.

FOOD CHOPPING TIPS

• Always cut, tear or break food into 1-inch or smaller pieces to obtain uniform chopping results.
• Never overload chopper with food. Food should be placed loosely in chopper and never packed down.
• If chopping more than 1 food consecutively, begin with dry food if possible to eliminate cleaning of the bowl and blade between uses.
• Do not chop hard foods that cannot be easily cut with a normal kitchen knife or foods that contain pits, stones, bones or hard shells, as damage to the chopper will occur. Foods not recommended for chopping include dried fruits, ice, hard sausage, coffee beans, whole spices, cheese other than Parmesan and Romano, whole wheat, corn or rye kernels for making flour.
• Liquid ingredients should not be mixed in chopper, as leakage will occur.
• The sides of chopping bowl may become cloudy in appearance after frequent use, which is normal.
• If chopper does not turn on when LO or HI button is depressed, the cover is not completely engaged in slot. Turn cover clockwise to fully engage tab in slot for operation.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

West Bend® Housewares, LLC warrants this appliance from failures in the material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of original purchase, provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the West Bend® Housewares, LLC Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at West Bend® Housewares, LLC discretion. This warranty applies to household use only.

The West Bend® Housewares, LLC warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. The West Bend® Housewares, LLC warranty is null and void, as determined solely by West Bend® Housewares, LLC, if the appliance is damaged through accident, misuse or abuse, scratching, overheating, or if the appliance is altered in any way or if used outside of an household setting.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL WEST BEND® HOUSEWARES, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE, INCIDENTAL, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ITS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please contact the West Bend® Housewares Customer Service Department at [phone] or e-mail us at [e-mail]. Return shipping fees are non-refundable. Hand-written receipts are not accepted. West Bend Housewares is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts (if available) may be ordered direct from West Bend® Housewares, LLC by ordering online at www.westbend.com: Replacement Parts. Or you may call or e-mail the service department at the number/e-mail address listed above, or by writing to us at:

West Bend Housewares, LLC

Attn: Customer Service

P.O. Box 2780

West Bend, WI 53095

Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back of the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to West Bend Housewares, LLC. Call Customer Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state's sales tax and a shipping/processing fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your new West Bend® Housewares, LLC product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: ____

Where purchased and price, if known: ____

Item Number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product): ____

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West Bend Housewares, LLC

Attn: Customer Service

P.O. Box 2780

West Bend, WI 53095

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West Bend Housewares, LLC

Attn: Customer Service

P.O. Box 2780