KRUPS GVA2 - Mini Chopper Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

• Read all instructions carefully before using.
• Use appliance only for its intended use.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the base in water or any other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. This appliance is not intended for use by children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons, and/or damage to the appliance.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to an authorized KRUPS Service Center for examination or repair.
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  The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KRUPS may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
• Blades are extremely sharp. Handle carefully.
• Bowl must be in place before replacing blades.
• The appliance is intended for processing small quantites of food for immediate consumption, and is especially recommended for preparing baby food.
• The appliance is not intended to prepare large quantites of food at one time.
• A rubber/plastic spatula or wooden spoon may be used, when the appliance is in "off" position and unplugged.
• This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by an authorized KRUPS Service Center.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• This appliance complies with applicable technical rules and standards at the time of manufacture.
• Do not leave the appliance within reach of children.
• The blades supplied with this appliance are sharp, young children or severely disabled persons should always be supervised when using this appliance.
• An electrical appliance is not a toy and should be kept out of reach of children.
• This appliance is intended for household use only. Do not use it for commercial purposes. Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by the nearest authorized KRUPS Service Center.
• Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated by the name plate agrees with your voltage.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
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  To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the base. No user serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be done by an authorised KRUPS Service Center only.
• Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts during operation.
• Never clean with harsh or abrasive cleaners or sponges. Clean using gentle dishwashing liquid and warm water. Dry all parts carefully before next use.
• Do not place or use the appliance on hot surfaces such as stoves, hotplates, or near open gas flames.
• Do not unplug the unit by pulling on the cord. Instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
• Only use the appliance on a stable working surface away from water splashes.
• Do not use to chop or mix hot foods or liquids. Allow foods to cool, then process.
• Do not attempt to override the locking lid. For safety purposes, the chopper is designed so that unless the bowl and lid are properly installed, the chopper cannot be operated.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

1. We do not recommend using an extension cord with this device.
2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary,
   1. the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the machine,
   2. the longer cord should be arranged so that it will notdrape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
3. This machine has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
   To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

In the interest of improving products, Krups reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.

DESCRIPTION

1. Base
2. Bowl
3. Lid seal
4. Lid
5. Emulsifying disk (according to model)
6. Blade
7. Spatula (according to model)

USING YOUR DEVICE

• Place the plastic bowl (B) on the base and lock in place by turning counter-clockwise
  Then remove the lid, and slide the blade in place on the bowl axis.
  
  
  BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP!
• Next, assemble the emulsifying disk by clipping the axis into place onto the disk
  
  NOTE: Once the emulsifying disk has been assembled, the axis cannot be separated from the disk.
• Add ingredients to the bowl.
  Note the max fill line shown on the bowl (12 oz).
  
  DO NOT EXCEED MAX FILL LINE. DO NOT PROCESS HOT FOODS OR LIQUIDS. NEVER REACH INTO THE BOWL WHILE THE CHOPPER IS PLUGGED IN.
• Install the lid seal into the lid. Place lid on top of bowl and lock in place by turning counter-clockwise.
  
  NOTE: CHOPPER CANNOT BE OPERATED IF EITHER THE BOWL OR LID IS NOT SECURELY LOCKED IN PLACE.
• Press on the lid to start chopping. To prevent damage to the bowl, the chopper should not be operated empty.
  

SUGGESTED FOODS

• The measuring markings on the bowl take into account the blade and are provided as a guide only. Note the max fill line which should never be exceeded.
• The chopper is excellent for chopping, blending, and pureeing small quantities of foods.
• For best results, cut large foods into small pieces before adding to the bowl to prevent jamming.
• Pulse foods using short bursts of power, using the spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and re-distribute foods around the bowl before continuing.
• Use the emulsifying disk for homemade mayonnaise, creamy dressings, or fresh whipped cream.
• Mince fresh herbs, garlic, and onion with the chopping blade, then blend with oil and vinegar for salad dressings
• Puree fruits for dessert sauces or cooled, cooked vegetables for baby foods
• Make dips and appetizers: guacamole, salsa, hummus, bruschetta or crostini toppings
• Chop hard boiled eggs for egg salad sandwiches or ham, vegetables, cheese and herbs for filled omelets
• Chop small amounts of nuts for baking

CLEANING YOUR DEVICE

• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the base in water or any other liquid, or place under running water to clean.
• Wipe clean with a damp sponge and a small amount of gentle dishwashing liquid if necessary.
• Never clean with harsh or abrasive cleaners or sponges. Dry all parts carefully before next use.
  
  Handle the blade with care as the blades are extremely sharp.
• The plastic bowl, blade, and emulsifying disk can be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher. Take care when reaching into the dishwasher to remove the blades as they are extremely sharp.
• When cleaning the lid, the seal can be removed to clean inside the groove. Reposition the seal in the lid before next use.
  

RECIPES

Apple Compote
3 cup cooked apples, half a lemon, 2/3 cup superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon of rum.

Place the warm (but not hot) cooked apples, the lemon juice, sugar and rum in the bowl. Blend using the blade for 15 to 20 seconds.
Leave to cool and serve. Process in batches as necessary to avoid exceeding the capacity of the bowl.

Pesto sauce
1½ cup Parmesan cheese, 5 sprigs of fresh basil, 3 cloves of garlic, 15 walnut halves, ½ cup of olive oil

Place the basil and the garlic cloves and cloves into the bowl. Blend finely. Add the Parmesan cheeses in small lumps along with the walnut halves and chop finely for about 20 seconds. Add the olive oil and blend to obtain an even paste

Guacamole
1 large avocado, 1 clove of garlic, ½ a peeled tomato, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 chilli peppers, ½ onion, 3 sprigs of cilantro, 1 dash of lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.

Chop the garlic, onion, cilantro and chilli peppers finely.
Peel the avocado, remove the pit and cut it up before putting in the bowl. Blend for 20 seconds to obtain a smooth purée. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Anchovy Paste
15 fillets of anchovies in oil, 2 cloves of garlic, 3 hard-boiled egg yolks, 3 tablespoons of olive oil

Chop the garlic cloves finely. Add the anchovies and mix again. Blend in the egg yolks with 3 tablespoons of oil. Blend to obtain a cream. Add oil to achieve the desired consistency.

USING THE EMULSIFYING DISK

according to model

Whipped cream
3/4 cup +2 tbsp heavy cream. 1½ tbsp superfine sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla sugar (optional).

Tips to obtain stiff whipped cream:
Use very cold whipping cream straight from the refrigerator and ensure that both blades and bowl are completely clean. Replace the blades with the emulsifying disk. Pour in all ingredients, lock on the lid, and process continuously for 30 seconds. Check the consistency of the whipped cream and process for another 10 seconds if necessary.

If heavy cream is whipped too far it will turn into butter.

MAYONNAISE
Tips to make stiff mayonnaise:

• Use ingredients at room temperature
• Clean both the bowl and the disk with cold water
• Measure the quantities of the ingredients carefully

Note: For best results, use olive oil, sunflower oil or a combination of both.

Mayonnaise with mustard
Fit the emulsifying disk to the bowl.
Add the ingredients: l egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of French mustard, ½ tablespoon each of wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Measure out 3 tablespoons of oil and set aside.

Lock the lid and run for 15 seconds. Pour in about 1 tablespoon of oil, process briefly then add the rest of the oil and process continuously for about 20 to 30 seconds.

Traditional Mayonnaise
Use the above recipe, replacing mustard with 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Pancake mix
For 12/3 cups of mix:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, ½ teaspoon of table salt, 2/3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon of oil.

Put all the ingredients in the bowl and pulse until you obtain an even mix (about 10 to 15 seconds).

Waffle mix
2/3 cup plain flour, 1 teaspoon Easybake or Fast Action dried yeast, 1 egg, ½ cup milk, 2½ tbsp melted butter, 1 tablespoon of vanilla sugar.

Put all the ingredients into the bowl and blend for about 15 to 20 seconds until you get a smooth mix, then leave to stand for 1 hour. conds until you get a smooth mix, then leave to stand for 1 hour. DISPOSING OF YOUR APPLIANCE

DISPOSING OF YOUR APPLIANCE

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recycled.
Consult your local waste collection center for correct disposal procedure and recycling options.

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