Lumme Salad Spinner Vegetable Chopper D650GR Instruction Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Lumme Salad Spinner Vegetable Chopper. This multifunctional kitchen gadget is designed to simplify your food preparation by efficiently washing and drying salad greens, as well as chopping various fruits and vegetables. Please read this manual carefully before use to ensure proper operation and maintenance.

2. Safety Instructions

• Always handle sharp blades with extreme care. Store blades safely when not in use.
• Keep the appliance out of reach of children.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the spinning mechanism beyond normal cleaning procedures.
• Ensure all parts are properly assembled before use.
• Use only for its intended purpose: washing and drying greens, and chopping vegetables/fruits.
• Avoid placing hands inside the bowl or near blades while operating.
• This product is not intended for commercial use.

3. Package Contents

Please check the package to ensure all items are present:

• Outer Bowl (Clear)
• Inner Colander Basket
• Spinner Lid with Handle
• Chopping Lid
• Blade Inserts (4 types)

Image: Assembled Lumme Salad Spinner, showing the outer bowl, inner colander, and spinner lid.

Image: The chopping lid component with different blade inserts for various cutting styles.

4. Setup

4.1 Assembling the Salad Spinner

1. Place the inner colander basket inside the clear outer bowl.
2. Position the spinner lid securely on top of the outer bowl, ensuring the clips (if present) engage.

4.2 Assembling the Vegetable Chopper

1. Select the desired blade insert for your chopping needs.
2. Carefully insert the blade into the designated slot on the chopping lid. Ensure it clicks into place.
3. Place the chopping lid onto the outer bowl.

5. Operating Instructions

5.1 Using the Salad Spinner

1. Wash your salad greens or vegetables thoroughly under running water.
2. Place the washed greens into the inner colander basket. Do not overfill.
3. Place the colander basket into the outer bowl.
4. Secure the spinner lid onto the outer bowl.
5. Grip the outer bowl firmly and rapidly turn the handle on the lid. The centrifugal force will spin the water off the greens into the outer bowl.
6. Once spinning slows, press the brake button (if available) or wait for it to stop.
7. Remove the lid and colander basket. Pour out any accumulated water from the outer bowl. Your greens are now dry and ready.

5.2 Using the Vegetable Chopper

1. Ensure the desired blade insert is securely in place on the chopping lid.
2. Place the chopping lid onto the outer bowl.
3. Cut vegetables or fruits into pieces that fit onto the blade grid.
4. Place a piece of vegetable/fruit onto the blade grid.
5. Firmly press down on the chopping lid's plunger or top section to push the food through the blades into the bowl below.
6. Repeat until all desired food is chopped.

Image: Illustration of the Lumme Salad Spinner and Chopper in use, demonstrating both salad spinning and vegetable chopping functions.

6. Maintenance and Cleaning

• Before First Use: Wash all components with warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
• After Each Use:
  1. Disassemble all removable parts (outer bowl, inner basket, lids, blades).
  2. Wash all parts by hand with warm, soapy water. Use a brush for blade inserts to remove food particles safely.
  3. Alternatively, most components are top-rack dishwasher safe. Refer to product specifications for details.
  4. Rinse thoroughly and allow to air dry completely before storing.
• Storage: Store all parts together in a clean, dry place. Ensure blades are stored safely to prevent injury.

7. Troubleshooting

8. Specifications

9. Customer Support

For any questions, concerns, or assistance with your Lumme Salad Spinner Vegetable Chopper, please contact our customer support team. Refer to your purchase documentation or the retailer's website for contact information.

Please retain this manual for future reference.