Russell Hobbs RHPK1002 Product information sheet

Food Processor
Model RHPK1002
Instructions & Guarantee

Read the instructions before use and keep them safe. If you pass the processor
on, make sure to pass on the instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep
it till you’re satisfied the processor is working.
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 food processor in
water or other liquid.
3. This appliance must only be used by a responsible adult.
4. Unplug the unit from the power supply when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination,
repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing
food to reduce the risk of severe injury to person or damage to the food
processor. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the food
processor is not running.
11. Blades are sharp. Handle with care.
12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or discs on base
without first putting bowl properly in place.
13. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
14. Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.
15. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
16. This product is designed for household use only.
17. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirmed persons.
18. This appliance is not a toy.
19. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or it’s service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
(Contact Salton Customer Service).
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20. Care is needed when handling cutting blades, especially when removing the
blade from the bowl, emptying the bowl and during cleaning.
21. When using this appliance, do not exceed 50 seconds on maximum power.
household use only
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Food processor features
Bowl Lid and Pusher are easy to assemble and clean.
Bowl features a smooth design for easy assembly and cleaning.
Slicing Blades can slice the food into 2 mm thickness or 4 mm thickness.
Shredding Blades can shred most firm fruits, vegetables and cheeses into fine
or coarse size.
Multi propose Blade can chop, mince, blend and mix in a matter of seconds.
Blade Holder is removable for easy cleaning.
Operating Your Food Processor
WARNING
Rotating Blade Hazard
Always use food pusher…
Keep fingers out of opening.
Keep away from children.
•Before operating the food processor, be sure the work bowl, blades and
work bowl cover are properly assembled on the food processor power base.
•2 speeds control: I – low speed, II – High speed, P – Pulse, 0 – Off.
•The PULSE control helps to better regulate the degree of processing.
By alternately rotating the knob to the PULSE position, the food processor
will be quickly turned on and off.
NOTE: If unit fails to operate, check that both the work bowl and cover are
properly positioned on the power base.
•To stop your food processor, rotate the knob to the OFF position. Wait until
the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the work bowl cover.
Be sure the knob is at the OFF position before removing the work bowl cover
or unplugging unit.
AUTOMATIC BRAKE: When the food processor is turned OFF, the automatic
brake stops the action of the blade or disc within seconds. The brake provides
an additional measure of safety as you remove the work bowl cover.
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Disassembling Your Food Processor
WARNING
Cut Hazard
Handle blades carefully.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.
•Turn the work bowl cover to the left and remove.
•If using a slicing blade or shredding blade, remove it with blade holder before
removing the bowl.
•Turn the work bowl to the left to unlock it from the base. Lift up to remove.
•If using the multipurpose blade, you can remove it from the work bowl before
emptying the contents, or grasp the work bowl from the bottom placing one
finger through the center opening to hold the blade in place. Remove contents
of work bowl with spatula. If food sticks to blade, remove it with the spatula.
Care and Cleaning
WARNING
Cut Hazard
Handle blades carefully.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.
•Always make sure the knob is turned to the off position and unplug food
processor before cleaning. Wipe food processor base with warm soapy cloth;
wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.
•All the other parts of your food processor are dishwasher safe. Be sure to load
them away from exposed heating elements in the dishwasher. If washing the
food processor parts by hand, avoid the use of abrasive cleansers or scouring
pads. They may scratch or cloud the work bowl and cover. Thoroughly dry all
parts after washing.
•Wipe cord with warm, soapy cloth; then wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Dry with a soft cloth. Re-coil cord in cord storage area on bottom of food
processor base.
•Always store the work bowl and work bowl cover in the unlocked position
when not in use to prevent damage to the interlock system.
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1. Processing blade
Stainless steel edged processing blade
is designed for cutting and kneading.
2. Slicing blade
2mm or 4mm thickness
The stainless steel slicing blade allows
foods to be sliced into 2mm or 4mm
thickness.
2.0mm 4.0mm
Slicing thickness Slicing thickness
3. Shredding disc
fine and coarse
Ideal control, the stainless steel
shredding blades allow for the choice
of fine or coarse results.
Fine Coarse
4. Spatula
The spatula is ideal for assisting with
all food processing tasks.
5. Blade holder
The plastic holder is used for fitting
slicing blade or shredding blade.
Attachment for the Food Processor
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Using the Food Processor
Before using your Food Processor
• Wash the processing bowl, cover and
all attachments in warm water using
a mild detergent. Dry each part
thoroughly before use.
• Before you assemble the food
processor, ensure that the power
cord is unplugged.
1. Place the motor base facing you on
a dry, level surface.
2. Place the processing bowl onto the
motor base, the bowl will only sit
correctly on the base when the
handle is positioned to the
left, see figure 1.
Fig 1
3. Rotate the handle anticlockwise to
lock, as indicated by the graphics on
the right side of the motor base, see
figure 2.
Fig 2
4. Position the lid onto the processing
bowl. To lock, turn the lid anti
clockwise, as indicated by the
graphics, on the top of the handle,
see figure 3.
Fig 3
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Using your Food Processor
1. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC
power outlet.
2. Using the rotary knob, turn to I or II
to start processing.
The Pulse function remains on as
long as the knob is held to P.
Further ingredients can also be added
whilst processing by pouring through
the feed tube once the food pusher
has been removed.
3. After you have completed
processing, turn the rotary knob to 0
position to stop processing.
Note: For maximum control when
using your food processor, before
turning on your food processor load
the feed tube. Always use the food
pusher for more evenly processed
foods and never use your fingers.
Using the Food Processor (continued)
Important: If the processing bowl and cover are not correctly assembled,
the Food Processor will not function.
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Processing Blade
1. Fit the processor bowl as detailed
previously in figures 1 & 2.
2. Fit the processing blade over the
spindle, see figure 4.
Fig 4
Warning: Use caution, as blades are
sharp. Always handle the processing
blade by its plastic section.
3. Place food into the processing bowl.
4. Fit the processing cover to the
processing bowl, see figure 3 and
place the food pusher in the feed
tube.
5. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC
power outlet.
6. Start processing using the rotary
knob.
7. When processing is complete,
remove the blade from the
processing bowl before removing
the processed food.
Slicing blade and Shredding blades
1. Fit the processor bowl as detailed
previously, in figures 1 and 2.
2. Select the slicing or shredding
blade.
3. Fit the blade into blade holder,
see figure 5 & 6.
Fig 5
Fig 6
Fitting/using the tools on the Food Processor
Note: Always adjust the attachments until you are sure that they are correctly
fitted.
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4. Fit the blade holder with blade over
the spindle, see figure 7
Warning: Use caution as the blades
are sharp
Fig 7
5. Fit the processing cover to the
processing bowl as previously shown
in figure 3 and place the food pusher
in the feed tube.
6. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC
power outlet.
7. Start processing using the rotary
knob.
8. When processing is complete,
remove the chopping blade from the
processing bowl before removing
the processed food.
Cord Storing
The Food Processor was designed for
cord storage within the unit itself,
see figure 8.
Fig 8
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