Black and Decker Handy Chopper MincerChopper HC20 User Manual

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HandyChopper™
Mincer/Chopper
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MODEL HC20 
Type 3 
						

							When using electrical appliances, basic safety precau-
tions should always be followed, including the follow-
ing:
Read all instructions.
To protect against risk of electric shock, do not
immerse cord, plug, or any non-removable parts in
water or other liquid.  To clean, wipe exterior with a
damp cloth.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance
is used by or near children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.  To
unplug, grasp plug and pull from electrical outlet.
Never pull cord.
Avoid contacting moving parts.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, has
been dropped, or damaged in any manner.  Return
the appliance to the nearest authorized service cen-
ter for examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of attachments not recommended or by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 
						

							Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter
or touch hot surfaces.
The Blade is sharp.  Handle carefully.  Store out of
reach of children.
To avoid injury, never place Knife Blade on Base
without first putting Bowl properly in place.  Make
sure Motor and Knife Blade have stopped complete-
ly before removing Lid.
Be certain Lid is locked securely in place before
operating appliance.  Do not attempt to defeat the
Lid interlock mechanism.
This appliance is intended for processing small
quantities of food; it is not intended to prepare large
quantities of food at one time.
Avoid running the motor continuously for periods
over 1 minute.
Do not operate the appliance when empty.
Check Bowl for presence of foreign objects before
operating.
This appliance is intended for household use only,
not for commercial or industrial use.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
						

							This appliance has a polarized plug—one
blade is wider than the other. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified elec-
trician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature by modifying the plug in any way.
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POLARIZED
PLUG 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Parts of the HandyChopper
TMMincer/Chopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
To Assemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
To Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Care And Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Chopping Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Need Service Or Accessories? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Full Two-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 
						

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How To Use
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Wash Bowl, Lid, and Knife Blade in
warm, sudsy water or dishwasher and dry
thoroughly.  All of these parts are dishwash-
er-safe.
Lid
Extended Tab
Non-Slip 
Rubber Feet
Pulse/On
Button
Base
Slot
Curly
CordLocking TabsBase Unit
Bowl
Knife Blade 
						

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2. Wipe off the
Base/ Motor Housing
with a damp cloth; do
not immerse Base in
water.
TO ASSEMBLE
1. Place the Base
Unit on a counter, or
other flat work sur-
face.  The rubber feet
will prevent the unit
from slipping during
operation.
2. Grasp the Bowl firmly and place it on the
Base.  Line up the Locking Tabs on the Bowl
and the Base and turn clockwise until the
Bowl locks into place. (Figure A)
3. Slide the Knife Blade down over the
shaft.  Be careful not to touch the Blade as it
is extremely sharp
.
4. Place the Lid on the Bowl, with the
Extended Tab on the same side as the Base
Slot.Turn the Lid clockwise into the Base
Slot as far as it will go.
Figure A
Locking 
Tabs 
						

							NOTE:For your protection this unit has a Lid
interlock system.  The unit will not operate
unless the Extended Tab is correctly locked
into the Base Slot.  Do not attempt to oper-
ate the unit without the Lid being correctly
placed.
TO USE
1. Place food in Bowl.
The HandyChopper™
Mincer/Chopper is
designed to process
about 1/2 cup of dry
food at a time.  (See
“Chopping Guide”,
page 10.)  Larger
amounts should be
processed in small
batches.
2. Place the Lid on the
Bowl, with the
Extended Tab on the
same side as the 
Base Slot. Turn the
Lid clockwise into the
Slot as far as it will
go. (Figure B)
Figure B
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							3. Depress the
Pulse/On Button for a
few seconds.  Be
careful not to over-
process as most
foods process in less
than 6 seconds.
(Figure C)
NOTE:The longer the
processing cycle, the
finer the consistency.
For coarsely chopped
foods, use repeated
short pulse action
until the proper con-
sistency is reached.
If the Chopper does
not operate, review
the “To Use” proce-
dure.  Check to be
sure the Locking Tabs
on the Bowl and the
Extended Tab on the
Lid are properly posi-
tioned.
8 Figure C 
						

							4. Be sure the Blade has stopped turning
completely before removing the Lid or plac-
ing a spatula in the unit.
5. Lift the Blade straight up by the Blade
Shaft and move it away from you before
emptying the contents of the Bowl.
6. Use a spatula to remove the processed
food from the unit.
It is a good idea to wash out the Bowl, Knife
Blade, and Lid immediately after usage
either with warm, sudsy water or in the
dishwasher.  Wipe off the Base with a damp
cloth - do not
immerse in liquid.
The Bowl, Knife Blade, and Lid are all dish-
washer-safe.
Your HandyChopper™ Mincer/Chopper will
always be ready to use whether you leave it
sitting on a countertop or store it in a draw-
er.  When the unit is not in use, leave it
unplugged.  Since the Knife Blade is
extremely sharp, store it safely in the unit.
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CARE 
AND 
CLEANING
STORAGE 
						

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FOOD PREPARATION HINTS
Bread Use 1 slice at a time.  Break 
into 8 pieces.
Carrots or Celery Cut into 1/2” lengths.  Use up 
to 1/2 cup.
Chocolate - Square Chips Use 1 square.  Cut into 8 
pieces; 1/2 cup chips.  Pulse 
until desired texture is reached.
Cookies, Crackers Break 6-8 into Bowl at one 
time.
Eggs - hard cooked Peel; cut into quarters.  Use 1-
2 eggs.
Garlic Peel.  Use 1 or more large 
cloves.
Mushrooms Halve small ones; quarter larger
ones.  Use up to 1/2 cup.
Nuts - Soft 
(pecans, walnuts)Add up to 1 cup at a time; less 
for more coarse texture.
Nuts - Hard 
(peanuts, almond pieces)Add up to 1/2 cup at a time; 
pulse to desired texture. 
Onions - 
white, red, yellowPeel 1 small or medium onion.  
Cut into 6-8 pieces.
Parsley Wash; dry thoroughly.  Pulse 
up to 1/2 cup until desired tex-
ture is reached.
Chopping Guide