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Food Chopper
Instruction Manual
Item # AC-1250-BL
120V ~ 60Hz 200W
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USING.
To protect against electrical shock do not immerse or rinse cord, plugs or this appliance in water or
any other liquid.
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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.
Avoid all contact with moving parts and blades.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has
been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to Taylor ® (see warranty) for
examination, repair or adjustment.
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Do not use attachments that are not supplied for this appliance from Taylor®. The use of attachments
is not recommended by Taylor and may cause a risk of injury to persons, or permanently damage this
product.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces including a stove.
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Keep hands and utensils out of the chopper bowl while chopping to reduce the risk of severe injury to
persons or damage to the appliance. A scraper may be used but only when the Food Chopper is not
running.
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Blades are sharp; handle very carefully. Remove the blade before emptying food from the chopping
bowl.
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Ensure the unit is completely assembled before using.
Do not attempt to remove the cover until blades have come to a complete stop.
Do not blend liquids in the food chopper.
Make sure the motor stops completely and the electrical cord is unplugged before disassembling or
cleaning.
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To disconnect, be sure the unit is off, then remove the plug from the wall outlet by grasping the plug
and pulling. Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
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Do not place this appliance near a hot gas or electric burner or in an oven.
Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
The Food Chopper does its work in seconds. Never run continuously for more than 20 seconds. Stop
the chopper and allow it to cool for one minute in-between each 10 second operation.
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Do not operate the Food Chopper while it is empty.
Before using, check that there are no unwanted objects inside the chopper bowl.
Do not attempt to defeat the cover's interlock mechanism, as serious injury may result.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Make sure the voltage in your outlet is the same as the voltage indicated on the appliance. This appliance is for
a 120 –Volt AC electrical outlet only.
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The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or
tripping over a long cord. For safety, it is not recommended to use an electrical extension cord with this
appliance.
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Do not immerse motor housing of unit, plug or cord in water or other liquids.
Use with wall receptacle only.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself.
INTRODUCTION
Now you can learn how to prepare and enjoy great tasting, healthy meals in minutes using your The Biggest Loser™ Food
Chopper by Taylor®. You will learn how to make the delicious and easy recipes that cut out calories, but leave in all the
taste. The food chopper and recipes are great tools to get you on track. There are over 125 more healthy and delicious
recipes that you can find in the Biggest Loser Cookbook. When you start eating right, you may feel better, have more
energy and feel empowered. For more information on NBC's The Biggest Loser, or to join The Biggest Loser Club,
please visit the official Biggest Loser web site at www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser.com or www.biggestloserclub.com.
DESCRIPTIVE DIAGRAM
1. Motor housing
2. Support
3. Bowl cover
4. Blade
5. Chopping bowl
6. Base
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USING YOUR FOOD CHOPPER
BEFORE FIRST USE
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Make sure the voltage in your outlet is the same as the voltage indicated on the appliance. This appliance is for a
120 –Volt AC electrical outlet only.
Remove any bags, labels or stickers from the appliance.
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Clean the motor housing with a damp soft cloth
Wash all of the removable parts – chopping bowl, bowl cover and blade using a sponge, warm water and mild
dish detergent. Rinse and dry carefully.
NOTE: do not immerse the motor housing in water when cleaning.
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How to use your Food Chopper
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Place the unit on a flat, sturdy surface (i.e., do not place on carpeting or other soft surfaces). This appliance is
not for use in convection or conventional ovens, microwaves, or on a stovetop.
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Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
Wash and dry all components thoroughly.
Assemble chopper components by placing the blades onto the pin in the chopper bowl. Chopper blades are
extremely sharp; never touch the cutting edge of blades. Use the plastic spindle to position the blades in the
bowl. Do not use wet or slippery hands when handling the blade assembly.
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Clean and wash the food to be used.
Add food ingredients to the chopping bowl, distributing them evenly with a spatula (not included). When
chopping larger foods, pre-cut them into pieces of an even size, approximately ½ inch to ¼ inch pieces (see
CHOPPING GUIDE).
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Place the bowl cover onto the chopper bowl. NEVER OPERATE THE CHOPPER UNLESS THE COVER AND
BOWL ARE CORRECTLY POSITIONED. Place the motor housing onto the bowl cover. The motor housing
will only fit correctly in 2 positions. Turn the motor housing clockwise until it sets firmly into the bowl cover.
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Plug the appliance into the power outlet.
Start the chopper by pushing one of the 2 speed buttons intermittently. The chopper operates with pulse control
– press the button and the chopper will operate; release the button and it will stop. Try chopping on the lower
speed first. If that is not adequate, try the high speed.
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If the chopper is laboring, turn off the unit, unplug it, remove some of the mixture and continue to process in
smaller batches.
A spatula can be used to scrape ingredients toward the center of the bowl, but only if the unit is unplugged first
and the blades have stopped.
Hard ingredients such as coffee beans and ice will damage the blade. Do not use the food chopper for hard
ingredients.
The chopper does its work in seconds. Do not operate for longer than 20 continuous seconds at a time. Stop
the chopper and allow it to cool for 1 minute after 10 seconds of continuous operation.
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After completion of chopping, unplug the unit.
Reverse the above procedure to remove the motor housing, bowl cover, blade and bowl.
CHOPPING GUIDE
Maximum Preparation
Quantity
Food Type
8.5 oz.
8.5 oz.
2.5 oz.
3.5 oz.
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Peeled and cored then cut into 1 inch pieces
Cooked crisp and drained
Cut into ½ inch cubes
Cut into ¼ inch cubes
Hard boiled and quartered
Apples
Bacon strips
Bread
Cheese (soft, cheddar, etc.)
Eggs
10.5 oz.
1.5 oz.
7 oz.
Remove stems and stalks
Remove stalks
Remove bones, fat and gristle, cut into ½ inch cubes
Use halved or in pieces, scrape down side of bowl to ensure even
chopping
Fruit (soft, berries, etc.)
Herb/Parsley
Meat
10.5 oz.
Nuts (soft, almonds, etc.)
Cut into ¼ inch pieces
8.5 oz.
Onions
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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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