Chop & Store
Mini-Chopper
Instruction Booklet
KFP40
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Kambrook Recommends Safety First
IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.
At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer, can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.
Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Chop & Store Mini-Chopper
• Carefully read all instructions before operating
and save for future reference.
• Ensure the Mini-Chopper is switched off at
the power outlet and the power cord is
unplugged from the power outlet before
inserting the chopping blade, processing lid or
motor body.
• Remove and safely discard any packaging
material and promotional labels before using
the Kambrook Chop & Store Mini-Chopper for
the first time.
• Do not use attachments other than those
provided with the Mini-Chopper.
• To eliminate a choking hazard for young
children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover that is fitted to the power
plug of the Mini-Chopper.
• Do not attempt to operate the Mini-Chopper
by any method other than those described in
this manual.
• Do not place the Mini-Chopper near the edge
of a bench or table during operation. Ensure
the surface is level, clean and free of water,
flour, etc.
• Do not process any liquids in the Mini-Chopper.
Processing hot or boiled liquids is extremely
dangerous.
• Do not operate the Mini-Chopper continuously
for more than 1 minute.Allow the motor to rest
for 10 minutes after each 1 minute of operation.
• Do not place the Mini-Chopper on or near a
hot gas or electric burner, or where it could
touch a heated oven.
• Do not operate the Mini-Chopper with a
heavy load.The foods and food quantities
suggested in this manual are not considered a
heavy load.
• Do not use the Mini-Chopper on a sink
drain board.
• Handle the Mini-Chopper with care –
remember the chopping blade is very sharp
and should be kept out of reach of children.
• Do not operate the Mini-Chopper without the
food inside the bowl.
• Always make sure the Mini-Chopper is
completely assembled before operating.
Always operate the Mini-Chopper with the
processing lid in position.
• Always ensure that the chopping blade has
stopped rotating and that the Mini-Chopper
is switched off at the power outlet and the
power cord is unplugged from the power
outlet before removing the motor body and
processing lid.
• The appliance will not operate unless
properly assembled.
• Use the blade protector when storing the
processing blade.
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Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Chop & Store Mini-Chopper
continued
• Always ensure the Mini-Chopper is switched
off at the power outlet and the power cord
is unplugged from the power outlet before
attempting to move the appliance, when
not in use, if left unattended and before
disassembling, cleaning or storing.To protect
against electric shock do not immerse the
motor body, power cord or power plug in
water or any other liquid.
• Do not leave the Mini-Chopper unattended
when in use.
• Keep the appliance clean. Follow the
cleaning instructions provided in this
information book on page 10.
• Do not place any part of the Mini-Chopper
in the dishwasher or microwave oven.
• Do not place anything on top of the Mini-
Chopper when the lid is on, when in use
and when stored.
• Do not move the Mini-Chopper
during operation.
Important Safeguards For All
Electrical Appliances
• Carefully read all instructions before operating
the appliance and save for future reference.
• This appliance is for household use only. Do not
use this appliance for other than its intended
use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats.
Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.
• Remove and safely discard all packaging
material and promotional labels before using
the appliance for the first time.
• The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. It is advisable that a
safety switch with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for professional advice
• Fully unwind the power cord before use.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge
of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
• To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse the power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any other liquid, unless it
is recommended in the cleaning instructions.
• Always turn the appliance to the OFF
position, switch off at the power outlet
and unplug at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.
• The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance, by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Before cleaning, always turn the appliance to
the OFF position, switch off at the power outlet,
unplug at the power outlet and remove the
power cord, if detachable, from the appliance
and allow all parts to cool.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not place this appliance on or near a heat
source, such as hot plate, oven or heaters.
• It is recommended to inspect the appliance
regularly. Do not use the appliance if the
power supply cord, plug, connector or
appliance becomes damaged in anyway.
Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Kambrook Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.
• Position the appliance at a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls, curtains
and other heat or steam sensitive materials
and provide adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.
• Any maintenance other than cleaning should
be performed at an authorised Kambrook
Service Centre.
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Your Mini-Chopper
1. Large easy touch ‘POWER’
3. Stainless steel chopping blades
for processing vegetables, herbs,
nuts, hard cheese, breadcrumbs,
garlic, etc.
button for fast processing
2. Motor body sits on top of the
glass processing bowl and
processing lid for easy and
effective processing
4. 1L glass processing bowl with
plastic lid for convenient strorage
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Using Your Mini-Chopper
Before First Use
Before using your mini-chopper,
remove and safely discard all
packaging materials and promotional
labels. Be very careful when handling
the chopping blade, as it is very
sharp.Wash the processing bowl,
processing lid and chopping blade in
warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly.
Fig. 2
Operating your
Mini-Chopper
1. Place the glass processing bowl
on a dry, level surface. Insert the
chopping blade onto the centring
shaft in the processing bowl. Be
careful when handling the sharp
blades (Fig. 1).
4. Ensure the power is switched off at
the power outlet and the power
plug is unplugged from the power
outlet. Place the motor body on
top of the processing lid so it fits
properly into place (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3
Fig. 1
5. Insert the power plug into a 230V
or 240V power outlet and switch
on at the power outlet.
6. To operate, press the ‘POWER’
button with either the palm
2. Add food to be processed into
the glass processing bowl.For types
of food and quantities refer to
page 9.
3. Insert the processing lid onto the
glass processing bowl.The top
of the chopping blade spindle
should be centred through the
hole of the processing lid (Fig. 2).
of your hand or your fingers.
Processing will begin once the
‘POWER’ button has been pressed.
(Fig. 4). Refer to page 9 for
approximate processing times.
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Using Your Mini-Chopper
continued
Fig. 4
NOTE: The mini-chopper will not
operate unless the processing
lid and motor body are
correctly assembled.
7. When the food has been
processed, turn off the appliance
at the power outlet and remove
the cord. Remove the motor body
and lid. Carefully remove the
stainless steel chopping blades
from the glass processing bowl.
For information on storage and
cleaning, please see page 10.
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Hints & Tips
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Do not overload by putting too
much food into the mini-chopper
(Refer to the table below for
quantities). Do not exceed the
‘MAX’ marking on the glass
processing bowl.
Chop larger items into small
pieces and process in batches;
do not exceed recommended
maximum quantities.
Do not operate continuously for
more than one minute.
Always remove the stainless steel
chopping blade before removing
food.
they are as dry as possible.
To avoid damage to the
chopping blade, do not process
hard items such as frozen foods,
ice, cereals and rice.
Do not process chocolate.
Do not process soft or semi-hard
cheeses.
Only process hard cheeses such
as Parmesan or Romano.
Do not process liquids such as
water or milk.
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Do not process raw or
cooked meats.
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To ensure even chopping results,
cut food into small pieces of
similar size, up to 2cm square.
When chopping herbs, ensure
Recommended Food, Quantities and Times
Type of Food
Preparation
Max. Amount at
One Time
Approximate
Time
Garlic
Peel
10 cloves
50gm
15-20 seconds
15-20 seconds
Fresh chilli
Trim, remove seeds
if desired. Cut into
2cm pieces
Fresh herbs
Dried herbs
Wash and dry well.
Remove stalks/stems
if necessary
15gm
20gm
20-30 seconds
15-20 seconds
Remove stalks/stems
if necessary
Nuts
Shells removed
75gm
40gm
75gm
60 seconds
20 seconds
60 seconds
Breadcrumbs
Cut into 2cm cubes
Cut into 2cm cubes
Hard cheese
(Parmesan,
Romano)
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Care, Cleaning and Storage
Motor Base
Storage
Always ensure the mini-chopper is
switched off at the power outlet and
that the power cord is unplugged
from the power outlet before
cleaning.
Before storing, thoroughly clean and
dry all parts.
Always ensure the mini-chopper is
switched off at the power outlet and
the power cord is unplugged from the
power outlet before storing.
Store the mini-chopper assembled
with the chopping blade inserted
inside the bowl, on the kitchen bench
or in an easy to access cupboard.
Store the mini-chopper out of reach
of children. Store the appliance
upright. Do not store anything on top
of the appliance.
Wipe the motor body with a clean
damp cloth after each use.
Other Parts
Wash the glass processing bowl,
processing lid and stainless steel
chopping blade in warm soapy water
using a mild detergent. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Do not use steel wool, scouring pads
or abrasive cleaners, as these will
scratch the surfaces.
NOTE: The chopping blade is
very sharp, use extreme care
when storing.
NOTE: The chopping blade
is very sharp so handle with
care at all times. Use extreme
care when washing. To avoid
accidental cuts, do not leave
the chopping blade to soak in
sudsy water.
CAUTION: Never immerse
the motor body, power
cord or power plug in
water or any other liquid.
Do not place the motor
body in the dishwasher.
Food Stains and Odours
Food such as spices may leave a stain
on plastic parts whilst other foods such
as garlic will leave a strong odour.
To remove, process 1 slice of white
bread for 15 seconds.Then clean the
glass processing bowl and stainless
steel blades as per the cleaning
instruction above.
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Troubleshooting Table
Problem
Solution
The motor doesn’t start or the stainless steel
chopping blades do not rotate
Check that the glass processing bowl,
processing lid, and motor body are
assembled correctly and securely in place.
Check that the power plug is securely
inserted into the power outlet and switched
‘ON’.
Food is unevenly chopped
Either too much food is being chopped 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. For best results the food should be
chopped into pieces no larger than 2cm.
Food is chopped too fine
The food is over processed. Next time use
brief pulses or process for a shorter time.
Food collects under the processing lid or
around sides of processing bowl
Processing too much food. Turn the
mini-chopper off at the power outlet and
unplug.
When the chopping blade stops rotating,
remove the motor body and processing lid.
Clean the processing bowl and processing
lid with a spatula. Reduce quantity of food
to be processed.
Food sticks to chopping blade
Processing too much food.Turn the mini-
chopper off at the power outlet and unplug.
When the chopping blade stops rotating,
remove the motor body and processing
lid. Carefully remove the blade. Remove
the food from the chopping blade with
a spatula. Reduce quantity of food and
continue processing.
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Recipes
Old Fashioned Mustard
Olive Tapenade
Makes 8 servings
Makes 8 serves
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 tablespoon iced water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Pinch salt
3 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon rock salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
8 basil leaves
Pinch sugar
1. Place all ingredients into the chopper
bowl and process for 15 seconds.
1. Place all ingredients into the chopper
bowl and process for 15 seconds.
Green Curry Paste
2. Serve with crusty bread dunked in
good quality olive oil.
Makes 8 Serves
Satay Sauce
2 small eschalots, diced
4cm lemon grass, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Makes 8 serves
10mm piece of ginger, chopped
2 small green chillis, sliced
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, washed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons peanuts
2 tablespoons coconut cream
1 small red chilli, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon kecap manis
2 teaspoons lime juice
1. Place all ingredients into the chopper
bowl and process for 15 seconds.
1. Place all ingredients into the chopper
Kambrook Dukkah
bowl and process for 15 seconds.
2. Serve over chicken skewers or on
Makes 8 serves
vegetable burgers.
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon hazelnuts
1 tablespoon almonds
Basil and Cashew Dip
Makes 8 serves
2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon cashew nuts
1 teaspoon rock salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1. Place all ingredients into the chopper
bowl and process for 15 seconds.
2. Serve with crusty bread dunked in
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated
good quality olive oil.
1. Place all ingredients into the chopper
bowl and process for 15 seconds.
2. Serve with biscuits, vegetable batons
or bread.
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Kambrook - Australia
Kambrook - New Zealand
Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate
1A Hale Street
Private Bag 94411
Botany, Manukau
Botany NSW 2019
Auckland 2163
Australia
New Zealand
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax 1800 621 337
Customer Service Line/
Spare Parts 0800 273 845
Customer Service Fax 0800 288 513
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