1. Introdución
Thank you for choosing the KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper. This appliance is designed for convenient food preparation, offering the flexibility of cordless operation. Powered by a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, it allows you to chop, whip, and puree ingredients without being tethered to an outlet. This manual provides essential information for safe and effective use of your food chopper.
2. Garantías importantes
Cando se utilicen aparellos eléctricos, sempre deben seguirse as precaucións básicas de seguridade, incluíndo as seguintes:
- Read all instructions before using the food chopper.
- To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the motor base, charger, or electrical cord in water or other liquid.
- É necesaria unha estreita supervisión cando calquera aparello é usado por nenos ou preto de eles.
- Desenchufe da toma cando non estea en uso, antes de poñer ou quitar pezas e antes de limpar.
- Evite o contacto coas pezas móbiles.
- 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. Contact KitchenAid for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- O uso de accesorios non recomendados ou vendidos por KitchenAid pode provocar incendios, descargas eléctricas ou lesións.
- Non use ao aire libre. Só para uso en interiores.
- Non deixes que o cable colgue sobre o bordo da mesa ou o mostrador.
- Non deixes que o cable entre en contacto con superficies quentes.
- Be careful when handling the sharp processing blades, emptying the bowl, and during cleaning.
- Asegúrese sempre de que a tapa estea ben pechada no seu lugar antes de poñer en funcionamento o aparello.
3. Pezas e características
Familiarize yourself with the components of your KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper.
- Base do motor: Contains the rechargeable battery and motor.
- 5-Cup Work Bowl: Recipiente transparente para procesar ingredientes.
- Tapa: Secures the work bowl and contains the lid handle.
- Lámina multiusos: Stainless steel blade for chopping and pureeing.
- Accesorio batedor: For whipping ingredients.
- Cargador: Universal charger for the battery.
Image 1: The KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper, showing the main unit, work bowl, lid, and the included charger.
Imaxe 2: Lateral view of the KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper, highlighting its cordless design.
4. Configuración
4.1 Carga da batería
- Conecte o cargador a unha toma de corrente.
- Plug the charger into the charging port located on the motor base of the food chopper.
- The battery indicator lights on the motor base will illuminate to show the charging status. A full charge allows for chopping up to 40 onions (based on 90-110 gram onions). A quick 10-minute charge can process up to 11 onions.
- Unha vez cargado completamente, desconecte o cargador.
4.2 Asemblea
- Coloque a base do motor sobre unha superficie limpa, seca e plana.
- Carefully place the multi-purpose blade or whisk accessory onto the drive pin inside the work bowl.
- Add your ingredients to the work bowl. Do not overfill.
- Place the lid onto the work bowl, aligning the lid tab with the handle of the work bowl. Twist the lid clockwise until it locks securely into place.
- Place the assembled work bowl and lid onto the motor base, ensuring it is seated correctly.
5. Instrucións de funcionamento
The KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper features a simple control dial for operation.
Image 3: A user operating the KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper to chop onions, demonstrating its portability.
5.1 Funcionamento xeral
- Ensure the food chopper is properly assembled and the lid is locked.
- Turn the control dial to the desired speed setting (1 or 2).
- Process ingredients until the desired consistency is achieved. For coarse chopping, use short pulses. For finer results, process continuously.
- Once finished, turn the control dial to '0' (Off) and wait for the blade to stop completely before removing the lid.
5.2 Chopping, Whipping, and Pureeing
The multi-purpose blade is ideal for chopping vegetables, nuts, and herbs, as well as pureeing fruits and cooked foods. The whisk accessory is designed for whipping cream or eggs.
Imaxe 4: Exame visualamples of results from chopping (salsa), whipping (whipped cream), and pureeing (sauce) using the food chopper.
- Picar: Use the multi-purpose blade. Cut larger ingredients into 1-inch pieces before adding to the bowl. Use pulse action for best control over consistency.
- Azoutando: Use the whisk accessory. This is suitable for whipping cream or egg whites. Ensure the bowl is clean and dry for optimal results.
- Puré: Use the multi-purpose blade. Add liquids as needed to achieve desired puree consistency.
6. Coidados e Limpeza
Proper cleaning ensures the longevity and hygiene of your food chopper.
- Always unplug the charger and ensure the unit is off before cleaning.
- The work bowl, lid, multi-purpose blade, and whisk accessory are dishwasher-safe (top rack recommended).
- To clean the motor base, wipe it with a damp pano. Non mergulle a base do motor en auga nin en ningún outro líquido.
- Asegúrate de que todas as pezas estean completamente secas antes de volvelas montar ou gardalas.
7 Solución de problemas
If you experience issues with your food chopper, refer to the following common problems and solutions.
| Problema | Causa posible | Solución |
|---|---|---|
| O picador non se acende. | Battery is depleted. Unit not assembled correctly. | Charge the battery. Ensure the work bowl and lid are securely locked onto the motor base. |
| Food is not chopping evenly. | Work bowl is overfilled. Ingredients are too large. | Reduce the amount of food in the bowl. Cut ingredients into smaller, uniform pieces. Use pulse action. |
| A batería non se está cargando. | Charger not properly connected. Faulty outlet. | Ensure the charger is firmly plugged into both the unit and a working electrical outlet. Try a different outlet. |
| Lid is difficult to remove or attach. | Lid or bowl not aligned correctly. | Ensure the lid tab aligns with the work bowl handle before twisting to lock or unlock. |
8. Especificacións
Technical details for the KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper.
- Modelo: KFCB529Q
- Capacidade: 5 cuncas
- Fonte de enerxía: Batería recargable de iones de litio
- Material da lámina: Aceiro inoxidable
- Dimensións do produto: 6.61" D x 5.51" W x 10.39" H
- Peso do artigo: 4.12 libras
- Cor: ónix negro
- Instrucións de coidado: Dishwasher Safe (select parts)
9. Garantía e soporte
For warranty information or product support, please contact KitchenAid customer service. Details regarding your specific warranty coverage can typically be found in the product packaging or on the official KitchenAid website. Please have your model number (KFCB529Q) and proof of purchase available when contacting support.
