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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
After each use and before cleaning, unplug the appliance from outlet and allow the unit to stop. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN
WHILE THE MOTOR IS RUNNING OR THE COMPONENTS ARE STILL MOVING.
CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE THE MOTOR HOUSING, CORD OR PLUG IN WATER. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE ITSELF.
ALWAYS UNPLUG BEFORE CLEANING.
?Clean the motor housing with a damp soft cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly.
?Never use excess water, treated cloths, harsh cleaning agents, or sprays.
?Wash all of the removable parts, bowl cover, blade and bowl using a sponge, warm water and mild dish detergent. Rinse and dry
carefully. You may also wash the bowl cover and bowl in the top rack of an automatic dishwasher. Use caution when handling the
blades, as they are very sharp. Do not touch the blade itself; instead handle by the plastic spindle with clean and dry hands. Dry all
parts thoroughly.
?Reassemble and store in a dry place, unplugged and away from the reach of children.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The Food Chopper will not operate.
?Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
?Is the power supply cord properly seated in the unit and the outlet?
?Are the inter-locking bowl and bowl cover secured properly?
?Is the motor housing nested properly into the bowl cover?
?Has the cord been damaged in some way? If so, DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE. Contact Customer Service for replacement
information.
The Food Chopper is vibrating.
?Are the components securely positioned in the bowl? If not, turn off the unit and reposition the components onto the bowl.
?Has the appliance been overloaded? Attempting to chop large quantities or large pieces of food may cause vibration. See section
titled “How to use your Chopper” or the Chopping Guide.
The motor housing will not seat properly.
?Is the bowl cover sitting securely on the bowl?
?If the motor housing is not sitting down into the bowl cover and resting on the support, turn it clockwise until it dips down and nests
securely in the bowl cover.
Food is unevenly chopped.
?Either you are chopping too much food at one time, or the pieces are not small enough. Try cutting food into smaller pieces of even
size and processing a smaller amount per batch.
Food is chopped too fine or is watery.
?The food is over processed. Use brief pulses, or process for less time.
Food is collecting on the sides of the bowl or container.
?You may be processing too much food. Turn machine off. When the blade stops completely, unplug then remove the cover and
scrape with a spatula, turning food inward toward the blade.
Food hangs up on the blade.
?You may be processing too much food or pieces are too large. See "Chopping Guide".
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Taylor® warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one (1) year for the original purchaser from date
of retail purchase. It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized
adjustment and/or repair. If service is required, do not return to retailer. Should this product require service (or replacement at our
option), please contact Taylor Customer Service at:
1-800-289-0944
There are no expressed warranties except as listed above. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights
which vary from state to state.
If you need replacement parts
·Use only Taylor specified parts. These specified parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used
to build every new Taylor appliance.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase for warranty purposes.
For additional product information, or warranty information in Canada or elsewhere outside the USA, please contact us through
www.taylorusa.com
Taylor® is a registered trademark of Taylor Precision Products and its affiliated companies. All rights reserved.
Made to our exact specifications in China.
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