Silvercrest SMZ 400 A1 Operating Instructions Manual

Brand: Silvercrest

Model: SMZ 400 A1

Category: Small kitchen appliances

Type: Operating Instructions Manual

Silvercrest SMZ 400 A1: Effortlessly chop, blend, and whip ingredients with this versatile mini chopper. Featuring a powerful motor and sharp blade unit, it makes quick work of fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, and more. Create delicious dips, sauces, salsas, and smoothies in seconds. Use the purée disc to whip cream or egg whites to perfection. Compact design for easy storage. Safety features include non-slip feet and overheat protection.

Mini Chopper SMZ 400 A1

Mini Chopper

Operating instructions

ID: SMZ 400 A1_11_V1.2

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Overview

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Contents

1. Safety instructions .................................................................................................3

2. Items supplied ........................................................................................................4

3. Cleaning ..................................................................................................................4

4. Assembly ................................................................................................................5

5. Operation ................................................................................................................5

6. Storage ....................................................................................................................6

7. Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................7

8. Disposal ..................................................................................................................7

9. Technical data ........................................................................................................7

10. Warranty .................................................................................................................8

11. Table of processing times .....................................................................................8

12. Recipes ...................................................................................................................9

Overview

1 One-touch button

2 Sealing ring

3 Lid

4 Container (max. 450 ml)

5 Blade unit

6 Power base

7 Mains cable with plug

8 Cable storage

9 Purée disc

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1. Safety instructions

• Before using the appliance, carefully

read through these operating instruc-

tions and ensure you comply with the

safety instructions in all respects!

• This appliance should only be used for

its intended purpose as described in

these instructions.

• Do not discard these instructions.

• If you pass the appliance on to some-

one else, please include the operating

instructions.

Intended purpose

The multi chopper is designed solely for

chopping and puréeing foodstuffs.

The appliance is intended for use in the home

environment. It must be used indoors only.

This appliance must not be used for com-

mercial purposes.

Possible misuse

WARNING! Do not use the appli-

ance to chop particularly hard

foodstuffs such as frozen food,

bones, nutmeg, grain, coffee

beans or spices.

Warnings

If necessary, the following warnings will be

used in these operating instructions:

DANGER! High risk: failure to ob-

serve this warning may result in in-

jury to life and limb.

WARNING! Moderate risk: failure to ob-

serve this warning may result in injury or

severe material damage.

CAUTION: Low risk: failure to observe this

warning may result in minor injury or mate-

rial damage.

NOTE: Points and special considerations

which should be remembered when using

the appliance.

DANGER for children

• Packaging material is not a toy. Chil-

dren must not play with the plastic

bags. There is a risk of suffocation.

• This appliance is not designed to be

used by people (including children)

with limited physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or people without adequate

experience and/or understanding

unless they are supervised by some-

one responsible for their safety or are

instructed by same how to use the

appliance.

• Children must be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

• The appliance should be kept out of

the reach of children.

DANGER of electric shock

due to moisture

• Do not immerse the power base, the

mains cable or the power plug in water

or any other liquid.

• Protect the power base from moisture,

dripping and splashes.

• If liquid gets into the power base,

remove the power plug immediately.

Have the appliance checked before

using it again.

• Never operate the appliance with wet

hands.

DANGER of electrocution

• Only plug the power plug into a socket

when the appliance has been assem-

bled and filled.

• Only connect the power plug to a prop-

erly installed wall socket that is easily

accessible and delivers voltage match-

ing the rating plate. The wall socket

must also be easily accessible after

connection.

• Take care that the mains cable is not

damaged by sharp edges or hot sur-

faces. Do not wind the mains cable

around the appliance.

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• The appliance is not completely dis-

connected from the mains even after

being switched off. To do this, remove

the power plug.

• When using the appliance, make sure

that the mains cable is not trapped or

crushed.

• When removing the power plug from

the wall socket, always pull the plug,

never the cable.

• Disconnect the power plug from the

wall socket …

… if there is a fault,

… if you are not using the multi chopper,

… before assembling the multi chopper

or taking it apart,

… before you clean the multi chopper and

… during thunder storms.

• If there is visible damage to the appli-

ance or the mains cable, do not use the

appliance.

• To avoid any risk, do not make modifica-

tions to the product. The mains cable

must not be replaced by a non-specialist.

Repairs must be carried out by a special-

ist workshop or at the Service Centre.

• This appliance is not designed to be

operated with an external timer or a

separate telecontrol system.

DANGER of injury from cuts

• Never reach inside when the blades are

rotating. Do not hold spoons or similar

items in rotating parts. If your hair is long,

make sure it does not get caught. The

same applies to loose clothing.

• The blade unit is sharp. Please take

care when handling it. When washing

in the sink, the water should be clear

enough for the blades to still be visible.

• Under no circumstances must the appli-

ance be operated without the container.

WARNING about material damage

• The maximum capacity is 450 ml.

• To prevent damage to the appliance,

always stop blending when the blade

unit / purée disc is no longer turning or

has slowed down. Unplug and check

whether something is blocking the con-

tainer or the food is too tough. Also

check whether the appliance has been

properly assembled.

• Only use genuine accessories.

• Do not use any astringent or abrasive

cleaning agents.

2. Items supplied

1 power base 6

1 container 4

1 lid 3

1 sealing ring 2

1 blade unit 5

1 purée disc (two parts) 9

1 set of operating instructions

3. Cleaning

Clean the appliance before using for the

first time!

DANGER! Remove the power

plug 7 from the socket before

cleaning the multi chopper.

• Do not immerse the power base 6, the

mains cable or the power plug 7 in

water or any other liquid.

• When washing in the sink, the water

should be clear enough for the blade

unit 5 to still be visible.

WARNING! Do not use any astringent or

abrasive cleaning agents.

• If necessary, wipe the power base 6

and the mains cable 7 with a slightly

damp cloth. Make sure that the power

base 6 is fully dry before using it again.

• All accessories, with the exception of

the power base 6, can be cleaned by

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hand or in the top rack of the dish-

washer.

• Leave all parts to dry completely before

you tidy them away.

A few tips on cleaning

• Clean the appliance as soon as possi-

ble after use so that food residue does

not dry on.

• Whenever processing very salty foods,

wash the blade unit 5 at once.

4. Assembly

DANGER! Only plug the power

plug 7 into a socket when the multi

chopper is fully assembled and

filled.

1. Place the container 4

on the power base 6.

Twist the container 4

anticlockwise.

2. Insert the sealing

ring 2 into the lid 3.

Make sure that the

sealing ring 2 is posi-

tioned in the intend-

ed groove so that the

lid 3 seals properly.

3. Before using for the

first time, fit the two

parts of the purée

disc 9 together.

NOTE: It will not be

possible to take the

purée disc apart

again.

4. Now insert the blade

unit 5 or purée disc 9

as required into the

container 4.

Use the blade unit to

chop harder food-

stuffs and the purée

disc to blend, for ex-

ample, dips and

sauces.

• To remove, twist the container 4 clock-

wise and lift it off the power base 6.

5. Operation

DANGER!

Never reach inside

when the blades are rotating. Do

not hold spoons or similar items in

rotating parts. If your hair is long,

make sure it does not get caught.

The same applies to loose clothing.

• Do not open or untwist the lid 3 or con-

tainer 4 until the blade unit 5 or purée

disc 9 has come to a complete stop.

WARNING!

• To prevent damage to the appliance,

always stop blending when the blade

unit

/ purée disc

is no longer turning

or has slowed down. In this case, unplug

the power plug

and check whether

something is blocking the container

the food is too tough. Also check

whether the appliance has been prop-

erly assembled.

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Uses

CAUTION: Depending on the hardness

and consistency of the food, do not fill the

container 4 to the maximum mark as other-

wise the blade unit 5 might jam. Follow the

instructions in the section "Table of

processing times" on page 8.

• The multi chopper is suitable for purée-

ing, for example, fruit and vegetables,

soups, dips and sauces, as well as for

mixing drinks and making milkshakes.

• You can also use the purée disc 9 to

whip cream or egg whites.

• The maximum capacity is 450 ml.

Preparing foodstuffs

• Wash or wipe the foodstuff.

• Chop the food into small cubes

(approx. 2-3 cm edge length).

• Shell nuts. The seedcoat, such as on

almonds, may be left on as required.

• Strip herbs from their stems and tear

them into small pieces when dry.

• Remove bones, sinew and skin from

meat.

Chopping / blending

1. Fill the container 4

with the prepared

foodstuffs.

The maximum ca-

pacity is 450 ml.

2. Place the lid 3 on the

container 4. Twist the

lid 3 anticlockwise

and check that the

container 4 is proper-

ly closed.

3. Insert the power plug

into a wall socket.

4. Press the one-touch

button 1 and then re-

lease it. Chop / blend

the foodstuff in short

pulses (approx.

1 second). The num-

ber of pulses required

will vary according to

the amount and con-

sistency of the food-

stuff.

Check the result repeatedly after every few

pulses. Guidelines for different foodstuffs

may be found in the

section "Table of

processing times" on page 8.

5. Remove the power plug 7 from the

socket after chopping.

6. Twist the container 4 clockwise, lift it off

and place it on the work surface.

7. Hold the container 4 firmly. Twist the

lid 3 clockwise and remove.

8. Carefully remove the blade unit 5 /

purée disc 9.

9. Empty the container 4.

6. Storage

DANGER! The appliance should

be kept out of the reach of children.

•

To prevent accidents, the

power plug 7

must not be plugged into

a socket dur-

ing storage.

• Choose a place where neither heat nor

moisture can affect the appliance.

• Wrap the mains cable 7 around the

cable storage 8 provided on the bottom

of the power base 6.

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7. Troubleshooting

If your appliance fails to function as re-

quired, please try this checklist first. Per-

haps there is only a minor problem and you

can solve it yourself.

DANGER! Do not attempt to re-

pair the appliance yourself under

any circumstances.

8. Disposal

The symbol showing a

wheelie bin crossed through

indicates that the product

requires separate refuse

collection in the European

Union. This applies to the

product and all accessories

marked with this symbol. Products identi-

fied with this symbol may not be discarded

with normal household waste, but must be

taken to a collection point for recycling

electric and electronic appliances. Recy-

cling helps to reduce the consumption of

raw materials and protect the environment.

Packaging

When disposing of the packaging, make

sure you comply with the environmental

regulations applicable in your country.

9. Technical data

Subject to technical modifications.

Fault Possible causes/Action

function

• Is the power supply

reliable?

• Check the connection.

• Have all the accesso-

ries been correctly

assembled?

Blade unit 5 no

longer turning

or has slowed

right down

• Switch off immedi-

ately and check:

- Is something block-

ing the container?

- Is the food too

tough or hard?

- Is the appliance

assembled prop-

erly?

The con-

tainer 4 looks

cloudy due to

hard foodstuffs

• This is normal and

does not impair func-

tion.

Model: SMZ 400 A1

Mains voltage: 220-240V ~ 50Hz

Protection class: II

Power: 400 W

max. continuous

operation (KB):

After a maximum of

1 minute continuous

operation, the re-

quired period before

next use is 5 min-

utes.

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10. Warranty

The warranty for your appliance is valid for

3 years from the date of purchase. The ap-

pliance has been manufactured in accord-

ance with strict quality guidelines and

tested before delivery. Should operational

errors occur despite this, however, please

phone the service centre ¿rst. Our custom-

er consultants will gladly assist you, and ar-

range with you how to proceed. The

warranty will be invalidated if the appliance

is incorrectly connected, if parts from differ-

ent manufacturers are used, in the case of

normal wear and tear, upon the use of

force, independent attempts at repairing

the appliance or improper use.

Contact details GB:

Service hotline (freephone):

00800/4212 4212

(Monday to Friday

between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CET)

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact details CY:

Service hotline (freephone):

800/94400

(Monday to Friday

between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CET)

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact details IE:

Service hotline (freephone):

00800/4212 4212

(Monday to Friday

between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CET)

E-mail: [email protected]

11. Table of processing

times

Ingredients

Recom-

mended

quantity

Recommen-

ded number

of pulses

Onions

(quartered)

150 g

approx.

5 pulses

Garlic

(whole

cloves)

100 g

approx.

10 pulses

Herbs

(bunch,

leaves

stripped)

200 g

approx.

10 pulses

Walnuts

50 g

approx.

4 pulses

100 g

approx.

7 pulses

200 g

approx.

9 pulses

Hazelnuts

50 g

approx.

4 pulses

100 g

approx.

8 pulses

200 g

approx.

10 pulses

Almonds /

pistachios

50 g

approx.

10 pulses

100 g

approx.

15 pulses

200 g

approx.

15 pulses

Meat

(tender, raw)

250 g

approx.

20 pulses

Soft cheese

(e.g.

Emmental/

Gouda)

100 g

approx.

10 pulses

Hard cheese

(Parmesan)

100 g

approx.

30 pulses

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NOTE: The number of pulses stated here

are for guidance only.

• The number of pulses required will vary

according to the amount and consist-

ency of the foodstuff.

• Depending on how coarse or fine you

wish the food to be,

check the result

repeatedly after every few pulses.

12. Recipes

WARNING! Depending on the ingredients

used, some foodstuffs may need to be con-

sumed shortly after preparation and should

not be stored for longer, even in a refriger-

ator.

NOTE: Ingredients should be at room tem-

perature.

• Chill the container 4 and blade unit 5 /

purée disc 9 in cold water before prep-

aration.

• The number of pulses depends on

which recipe you use.

Mayonnaise

2 egg yolks

1 tablespoon vinegar

100 ml vegetable oil

1 teaspoon lemon juice

salt

pepper

attachment: purée disc 9

1. Put the egg yolks and vinegar into the

container 4. Fit the lid 3 and blend.

2. Add a few drops of oil and continue

blending until the oil is no longer visi-

ble. Repeat this procedure until the

mixture gradually becomes firmer.

3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Add lemon juice to taste.

Adjust the flavour of the mayonnaise if

wished with a teaspoonful of mustard.

Pesto (red)

150 g tomatoes (dried)

1 bunch of basil

1 red onion (quartered)

2 tablespoons pine kernels

1-2 cloves of garlic

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

5 tablespoons olive oil

salt

pepper

attachment: blade unit 5

1. Put the tomatoes, stripped basil

leaves, pine kernels, garlic and onion

into the container 4. Fit the lid 3 and

purée finely.

2. Add vinegar and oil and blend.

3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Keep the pesto in a screw-top jar covered

with a layer of olive oil. That way it will keep

for up to a month in the refrigerator.

Vegetables/

fruit (raw)

100 g

approx.

5 pulses

200 g

approx.

10 pulses

Vegetables/

fruit

(cooked)

100 g

approx.

10 pulses

200 g

approx.

15 pulses

Chocolate

(e.g. dark/full

milk)

100 g

approx.

10 seconds

Ingredients

Recom-

mended

quantity

Recommen-

ded number

of pulses

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Pesto (green)

1-2 bunches of fresh basil

1-2 cloves of garlic

2 tablespoons pine kernels

150 ml olive oil

2 tablespoons Parmesan

salt + freshly ground black pepper

attachment: blade unit 5

1. Put the basil, garlic, pine kernels and

olive oil into the container 4. Fit the

lid 3 and purée finely.

2. Add Parmesan at the end. Season to

taste with salt and pepper.

Keep the pesto in a screw-top jar covered

with a layer of olive oil. That way it will keep

for up to a month in the refrigerator.

Guacamole

2 avocados (very ripe)

2 cloves of garlic

½ lemon

½ teaspoon mustard

1 teaspoon oil

1-2 tomatoes (quartered)

1 tablespoon cream cheese

sugar

salt

pepper

Tabasco

attachment: blade unit 5

1. Peel the avocado, remove the stone

and put the flesh into the container 4.

2. Then put the garlic, lemon juice, mus-

tard, oil, tomatoes and cream cheese

into the container 4. Fit the lid 3 and

purée finely.

3. Season to taste with salt and pepper

and then adjust the flavour with

Tabasco.

Barbecue sauce

200 g tomatoes (quartered)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

salt

garlic salt or fresh garlic cloves

50 ml tomato ketchup

30 g tomato purée

2 tablespoon vinegar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon sugar

cinnamon

attachment: blade unit 5

1. Put the quartered tomatoes, oil, salt

and garlic into the container 4. Fit the

lid 3 and blend for 2-3 brief pulses.

2. Take off the lid 3 and season to taste.

The garlic flavour has to be very strong.

3. Add the ketchup, tomato purée, vine-

gar, lemon juice, sugar and a pinch of

cinnamon. Fit the lid 3 and blend the

sauce until the mixture is smooth.

4. Take off the lid 3 and season to taste.

5. Put the sauce into a pan. Simmer for

about 45 minutes at a low temperature

until the mixture thickens.

If required, adjust the flavour of the barbe-

cue sauce with chilli powder.

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Herb dip / tzatziki

250 g quark or yoghurt

1 packet herbs (e.g. freezer pack) /

2-3 finely chopped cloves of garlic

2-3 tablespoons mineral water

salt

pepper

attachment: purée disc 9

1. Put the quark or yoghurt, herbs / garlic

and 1 tablespoonful of mineral water

into the container 4. Fit the lid 3 and

purée well.

2. If required, add 1-2 tablespoonfuls of

mineral water.

3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

NOTE: If you wish to use fresh herbs, first

use the blade unit 5 to chop the herbs and

then add the quark or yoghurt.

Fruit dream

100-200 g vanilla ice cream

fruit (fresh or frozen)

attachment: blade unit 5

• Put the vanilla ice cream and fruit into

the container 4. Fit the lid 3 and purée

finely until the fruit is fully mixed into

the ice cream.

To make a milkshake, add 100 ml milk.

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