Cuisinart SG3U User manual

Seasoning Mill
SG3U

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Important Safeguards
When using appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
2. Children should always be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with this
product.
3. Not for use by children. Keep out of reach
of children during and after use.
4. Always inspect the appliance before use
for noticeable signs of damage. Do not
use if damaged, or if the appliance has
been dropped. In the event of damage, or
if the appliance develops a fault, contact
the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (refer to
“UK After Sales Service section“ for further
information).

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For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has
been to produce the very finest kitchen
equipment.
All Cuisinart products are engineered
for exceptionally long life, and designed
to be easy to use as well as to give
excellent performance day after day.
To learn more about our products visit
our website www.cuisinart.co.uk.

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Contents
Product Description . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . 9
A ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
B CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . 11
C ADJUSTING THE GRIND . . . . . . . 12
D OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . 12
E QUICK TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
F CHARGING & BATTERY LIFE . . . . 13
Cleaning &Maintenance . . . . . . . 14
UK Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
UK After Sales Service . . . . . . . . 15

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Product Description
1. Measuring Cap
2. Removable Grinding Containers
Clear for easy viewing, and hold large portions for less
refills
3.
On/Off Button
Operates mill when pressed
4.
Charging Base
Plugs into outlet and brings unit to full recharge
5.
Grind Tray
Removable tray easily discards leftover spices
6.
Charge/Ready Light
Illuminates red when charging and blue when fully
charged.
7.
Adjustable Grind Dial
Choose from 5 set positions from coarse to fine
8.
Grind Directional Arrows
Indicates which direction to turn the adjustable grind dial
for desired setting

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Safety Cautions
Carefully read all the instructions before
using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference.
Ensure all packaging materials and
any promotional labels or stickers
are removed from the Seasoning Mill
before first use.
Do not use this appliance if the lead is
damaged. In the event of lead damage
discontinue use immediately. If the
lead is damaged it must be replaced
with a special lead available from the
manufacturer or its service agent.
(See “UK After Sales Service”).
Unplug from the mains before cleaning.
Do not use accessories or attachments
with this appliance other than those
recommended by Cuisinart.
To protect against fire, electric shock
or personal injury, do not immerse
cord, plug or unit in water or other
liquids.
Do not leave the lead hanging over the
edge of a kitchen table or worktop.
Avoid contact between the lead and
hot surfaces.
For indoor use only.
For domestic use only.
This appliance should be used only
for preparation of food as described
within the instructions for use that
accompany it. Please retain these
instructions for future reference.

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Keep hands, spatulas and other
utensils away from moving blades
whilst appliance is in operation.
Always ensure that your hands are dry
before removing the plug from the
mains outlet.
Never pull the plug out of the mains
outlet by its lead.
To avoid injury or possible fire, do not
cover the appliance when in use.
Do not connect this appliance to an
external timer or remote control system.
This appliance complies with the basic
requirements of Dir ective s 0 4 /10 8 / EC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and
06/95/EC (Safety of domestic electrical
appliances).
WARNING: Polythene bags over
the product or packaging may
be dangerous. To avoid danger of
suffocation, keep away from babies
and children. These bags are not
toys.

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The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it should
be handed over to an appropriate collection
point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
Make sure that batteries are removed from this
appliance before it is disposed of. When the
batteries have run down, they must be disposed
of safely. Please take them to a recycling centre.
If the batteries leak, do not touch them and take
them to a recycling centre. For more detailed
information about the recycling of this product,
please contact your local council office or your
household waste disposal service.

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Instructions for Use
A ASSEMBLY
Place housing and all removable parts on a
clean, flat surface. Make sure that all parts
have been cleaned and dried thoroughly before
assembling.
Attach grinding container(s)
to the unit housing. NOTE: It
is best to attach the grinding
container from the bottom
while holding the unit upright.
Line up the arrow on the
grinding container with the
arrow on the unit housing.
NOTE: Both arrows should
face each other. This will
indicate the grinding
container and unit are properly
aligned.
Gently push the grinding
container and unit housing
together. The grinding
container will fit together
comfortably with the unit
housing.
Secure the grinding container
in place by twisting the
grinding container so that
the arrow on the unit housing
is now aligned with the
lock symbol on the grinding
container. NOTE: The two
pieces will click together
indicating proper assembly.

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To attach the second
grinding container, flip the
unit housing over and repeat
assembly instructions.
Your Cuisinart Seasoning Mill
is now assembled.
For use with measuring cap:
To use the measuring cap
on either grinding container,
grasp the measuring cap and
connect to grinding container
by aligning the grooves on
the measuring cap with
the ridges in the grinding
container.
Press together until the ridge of the measuring
cap rests flat against the grinding container.
NOTE: When not in use, the measuring cap
should remain in the uppermost grinding
container, as the unit housing will not fit into
the charging base if the measuring cap is on the
lower container.
To assemble charging base for use:
Place housing, charging base and all removable
parts on a clean, flat surface. Make sure that all
parts have been cleaned and dried thoroughly
before assembling.
Place the removable grind
tray into the charging base
so that it fits securely.
NOTE: The grind tray will
only fit into the charging
base one way.

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Connect power adapter to
the charging base by grasping
the pin on the power adapter
and inserting it vertically into
the back of the charging base
until secure. NOTE: Do not
insert power adapter into the
charging base while power
adapter is plugged into a
power source.
B CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
To charge your Cuisinart Seasoning Mill for use:
Follow the assembly instructions on page 9.
Grasp assembled unit securely
and make sure it is facing
upright. The Seasoning Mill
is facing upright when the
Cuisinart logo on the front of
the unit is in proper reading
orientation (easy to read and
horizontal.)
Place the fully assembled
Seasoning Mill in the charging
base so that the recessed
area on the back of the unit
housing fits comfortably
with the protrusion on the
charging base.
Plug charging base into a
power socket. The unit is now
charging for use. NOTE:
Unit is properly charging if
the red LED illuminates on
the charging base. When the
unit is fully charged, the LED
indicator will change to blue.
NOTE: Before first use, the batteries must be
charged for 12 hours.

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C ADJUSTING THE GRIND
To adjust the grind from fine to
coarse, use the adjustment dial
on the underside of the mill.
Clockwise for a finer grind and
anticlockwise for a coarser grind.
D OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Assemble the Cuisinart Seasoning Mill as
detailed in Section A.
Ensure the unit is fully charged as detailed in
Section B
Hold the unit with the end that you wish to
grind from facing downwards.
Press the On/Off button in the centre of the
unit housing to begin grinding. NOTE: Only the
bottom container will yield any grinding results.
Even though the grinding container facing
upward will rotate, no grinding will actually
take place.
To grind from the other end of the unit - simply
flip the unit over.
E QUICK TIPS
Before first use, the batteries must be charged
for 12 hours.
To clear a peppercorn that is stuck in the
grinding wheel you may either:
a Turn the mill upside down and shake gently
while pressing the On/Off power button.
a Turn the mill upside down and position
the grind selector to coarse, then hold
over a plate and grind until peppercorn is
dislodged.
Never use moist or wet spices in the mill. This will
clog the grinding mechanism. We recommend
using only store-bought dried spices.
To improve battery performance, it is
recommended that you occasionally unplug the
charging base and run the mill until its battery
is fully discharged and it stops operating. Once

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discharged, plug the charging base back
into the electrical outlet and recharge the
mill for 12 hours. This procedure improves
battery capacity and should be repeated
every 2–3 months.
Clean the mill and base by simply wiping
all parts with a damp cloth and thoroughly
drying. Do not place in the dishwasher.
F CHARGING & BATTERY LIFE
Your Cuisinart Seasoning Mill is equipped
with NiMH batteries. We have selected these
batteries to give you maximum battery life
and long running times. Avoid wetting battery
contacts.
If batteries should run down completely, it will
take between 8 and 12 hours to fully recharge
them. Normally, you won’t run batteries down
completely, since the running time with a full
charge is up to 20 minutes. It varies depending
on your usage, but most grinding tasks take
around 5 seconds.
CONTINUOUS CHARGING
The unit is designed so that the batteries may
remain on continuous charge. It is recommended
that the Seasoning Mill charger be kept plugged
into a wall socket, so that the mill will always
be ready to use. Leaving the unit on continuous
charge is inexpensive in terms of the amount
of electricity being used. Use only with the
charger provided with the appliance. Do not
attempt to use this charger with any other
product. Likewise, do not attempt to charge
this appliance with any other charger.
HOLDING THE CHARGE
The batteries hold most of their charge even
when not plugged in and charging, losing only
about 30% of total charge per month.

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SHORT RUN TIMES
If, after repeated use, the run time seems to get
shorter and the Seasoning Mill has less power,
remove the plug from the wall outlet and
continue to use mill until it is fully discharged
and stops operating. Plug base back into wall
outlet and recharge the unit for 12 hours or
overnight for a full new charge. This procedure
improves battery capacity and should be
repeated once every 2– 3 months to ensure
optimum performance.
Cleaning &Maintenance
Never immerse the full appliance in water
or any other liquid or place in a dishwasher.
To clean the main unit, use a clean, dry cloth.
Do not expose the appliance to moisture.
Do not use detergents to clean it.
To clean the grinding chambers, simply
unlock the container, remove and wash
with warm soapy water. Dry thoroughly
and replace.
Only wipe the outside with a soft, dry, dust
free cloth.
UK Guarantee
This Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for
consumer use for 3 years. This guarantee
covers defects under normal use from date of
purchase and ceases to be valid in the event of
alteration or repairs by unauthorised persons.
If the appliance does not perform satisfactorily
due to defects in materials or manufacture, it
will be repaired or replaced through Conair UK
After Sales Service. No responsibility will be
accepted for any damage caused in transit. The
Conair Group Ltd reserves the right to amend
terms and specifications without prior notice.
This guarantee in no way affects your statutory
rights.

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UK After Sales Service
For further advice on using the appliance,
contact the Conair Customer Care Line on
0370 240 6902 (09:00 to 17:00 Monday
to Friday) or email your enquiry to
[e-mail]
If you should need to return your appliance to
us please send it to the following address:
Customer Care Centre
Conair Logistics
Unit 4
Revolution Park
Buckshaw Avenue
Buckshaw Village
Chorley
PR7 7DW
Please enclose your name and address, together
with a copy of proof of purchase and details of
the fault.

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