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Mini Food Chopper
MODEL WST2025ZE
OWNER’S MANUAL
ROBOT CULINAIRE
COMPACT
MODÈLE WST2025ZE
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plugs, or appliance 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.
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 5 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use and Care Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance. 2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only. 3. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use. 4. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately press the ON/OFF/PULSE Switch to the (O) OFF position and unplug the cord. Do not use
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 7 POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade 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 in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resultin
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 9 BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME CAUTION: Use extreme care when handling the Blade. Always insert or remove Blade by using the Hub. Do not touch the Blades with your fingers. The Blades are very sharp and can cause injury if touched. Carefully unpack the Mini Food Chopper and remove all packaging materials. Handle the Knife Blade and Slicing/Shredding Disc carefully; they are very sharp. Set the Base on a clean, dry countertop or table. Wash all
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WESTINGHOUSE WST2025ZE MINI FOOD CHOPPER 1. PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS 1. Food Pusher: (P/N 70799) The Food Pusher fits into the Food Chute. By varying the pressure put 2. on the Food Pusher, the speed and quality of processing can be controlled. 2. Food Chute/Cover: (P/N 70796) The Food Chute/Cover positions ingredients for processing. 3. The Locking Tabs on the Food Chute/Cover are part of an Interlock Sys
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 13 PROCESSING CONTROLS Figure 2 USING THE ON/OFF/PULSE SWITCH The ON/OFF/PULSE Switch is conveniently located on the top of the Mini Food Chopper. The three positions operate as follows: ON When the Switch is pressed to the ON position, the unit will begin operation. It will continue to operate until the Switch is pressed to the OFF position. Use the ON position for longer processing tasks, such as making salad dressings or dips. PULSE When the Swit
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO SLICE OR SHRED IN THE CONTAINER TO ASSEMBLE (Refer to Figure 3): 1. Take the Container and place it on the Base. Line up the Locking Tabs and turn clockwise until the Container locks into place. 2. Lower the Disc Post onto the Center Post in the Container. 3. Center the Slicing/Shredding Disc with desired side facing upward (SLICE or SHRED) on Disc Post. 4. Line up the Food Chute/Cover with the Locking Tabs on the C
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 17 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued HOW TO CHOP ONLY IN THE CONTAINER The Knife Blade’s special design processes food quickly and evenly. It can perform a variety of tasks, including chop, grind, mix, crumb and mince. TO ASSEMBLE (Refer to Figure 4): 1. Take the Container and place it on the Base. Line up the Locking Tabs and turn clockwise until the Container locks into place. 2. Grasp the Knife Blade by the plastic part and lower it onto the C
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued HOW TO SLICE/SHRED AND CHOP IN THE CONTAINER In some particular recipes, you may wish to slice or shred a food and then chop it into much finer parts. This can be accomplished in one continuous action with the Slicing/ Shredding Disc and the Knife Blade used together. Food passes through the Slicing/Shredding Disc with final processing being accomplished by the Knife Blade. TO ASSEMBLE (Refer to Figure 5): 1. Ta
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 21 PROCESSING CHART The 3 functions of your Mini Food Chopper allow you to chop, shred or slice a wide variety of food quickly and effortlessly. Blade Attachment Food Result Knife Blade Bread Crumbs Carrots Chopped Celery Chopped/Diced Onions Chopped/Diced Chocolate Grated Garlic Minced Eggs (Hard Boiled) Chopped Nuts Chopped, Ground Parsley, Fresh Herbs Chopped Hard Fruits Chopped Sauces/Salad Dressings Blended Slicing Disc Apples, Pears Sliced Car
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 23 CHOPPING CHART Approx. Food Quantity Preparation Time (seconds) Bread 1-2 slices Two slices of bread 5-7 cut into 3/4” cubes Parsley/Herbs Handful Wash, dry thoroughly 30 Onion 1-2 small Peel onions, 4-6 cut into 6-8 pieces Garlic 1 or more Peel 5-7 large cloves Mushrooms 4 small Cut in half PULSE 3 1-1/2 oz. Pepper 1 medium Clean and quarter 5-6 to fit Container Eggs Up to 3 eggs Peel, cut into quarters 4-6 (Hard Boiled) Chocolate 1 or 2 pcs Bre
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 25 USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning, must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician. CLEANING 1. Unplug appliance and allow it to cool. 2. Wash Container, Cover, Knife Blade, Food Chute/Cover, Food Pusher, Slicing/Shredding Disc and Disc Post in warm, soapy water and
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WST_WST2025ZE_IB_7-7-05 7/7/05 4:48 PM Page 27 LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty is extended only to the original consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable. For a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase of the product, our Repair Center will, at its option, either (1) repair the product or
