Introduction: Hamilton Beach 3 Cup Food Chopper Guide

The Hamilton Beach 3 Cup Food Chopper is a compact and versatile kitchen appliance designed for chopping, grinding, and mixing food ingredients. With its 3-cup capacity, this food chopper is perfect for small to medium-sized food preparation tasks. It is available for an estimated price of $20 to $30 and was launched in 2021.

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:

1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
6. Turn the appliance OFF( ), then unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Avoid contacting moving parts.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surface including stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blades while chopping food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the food chopper. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the food chopper is not running.
14. Blades are sharp. Handle cutting blades carefully when inserting or removing, emptying the bowl, and during cleaning.
15. This appliance is intended for processing small quantities of food for immediate consumption. This appliance is not intended to prepare large quantities of food at one time.
16. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base without first putting bowl properly in place.
17. Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
18. Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism.
19. Check that the appliance is OFF ( ) before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF ( ); then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
20. Do not remove cover until blade has completely stopped rotating
21. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
22. Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the food processor bowl as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.

Parts and features

Detailed Specifications

The Hamilton Beach 3 Cup Food Chopper boasts the following key features:

• 3-cup capacity for chopping and grinding food ingredients
• Stainless steel blades for durability and sharpness
• Two-speed control for precise food processing
• Easy-pour spout for mess-free transfer of chopped ingredients
• Dishwasher-safe parts for easy cleaning
• Hinged lid for easy adding of ingredients
• Small and compact design for easy storage

How to use the food chopper

IMPORTANT: Before first use, follow instructions in “Care and Cleaning.”

1. Make sure chopper is unplugged. Lock bowl onto base by turning clockwise. See illustration.

   

2. Carefully place blade in bowl over center shaft. Turn until blade slips down to bottom of bowl.
3. Place food in bowl.

4. Place lid on bowl and turn lid clockwise to lock. See illustration.

   

5. Plug into electrical outlet. Check to make sure the bowl and lid are locked. Ensure lid arrows are properly aligned as the unit will not turn on without the lid securely attached. Press Pulse button to process. To turn off, release button. Do not remove lid until blade has stopped turning.
6. Remove lid. Unlock bowl by turning counterclockwise. Remove bowl from base. Carefully remove blade.
   • IF CHOPPER DOES NOT START: Review the previous steps to make sure the bowl and lid are both in the locked positions.

Chopping tips

• The bowl has a capacity of 3 cups. For liquid ingredients, do not exceed 13⁄4 cups (MAX LIQUID FILL line on bowl).
• For more control, process by pressing Pulse button briefly, then releasing. Check consistency and continue if desired.
• Tear bread into pieces; then process to make bread crumbs. Break crackers or cookies into pieces; then process into crumbs for use as recipe ingredients or pie crusts.
• To chop carrots, celery, mushrooms, green pepper, or onion, cut into 1-inch chunks and place in bowl. This will result in more uniform consistency.
• Chop nuts; mince parsley, basil, chives, or garlic.
• Do not process raw meat, coffee beans, or whole, hard spices in the food chopper. This could damage the chopper.

Care and cleaning

WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard. Do not immerse base, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.

1. Wash lid, bowl, and cutting blade in hot, soapy water or in top rack of dishwasher. Cutting blade is sharp; handle carefully.
2. Reassemble for safe storage.
3. To clean the base, wipe with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Processing chart

Description

The Hamilton Beach 3 Cup Food Chopper is a powerful and convenient kitchen appliance that can handle a variety of food preparation tasks. Its stainless steel blades can chop, grind, and mix ingredients with ease, while its two-speed control allows for precise food processing. The easy-pour spout makes it easy to transfer chopped ingredients to your dishes, while the hinged lid lets you add ingredients while the food chopper is running. The food chopper's small and compact design makes it easy to store in your kitchen, and its dishwasher-safe parts make cleaning a breeze.

Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. and Canada.  This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any  other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Compact and versatile kitchen appliance
• Stainless steel blades for durability and sharpness
• Two-speed control for precise food processing
• Easy-pour spout and hinged lid for added convenience
• Dishwasher-safe parts for easy cleaning

Cons

• May not be suitable for large food preparation tasks
• Blades may become dull over time with heavy use
• May produce uneven chopping results with certain ingredients
• Limited 1-year warranty

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the Hamilton Beach 3 Cup Food Chopper for its compact and versatile design, easy-to-use features, and affordable price. However, some customers have noted that the food chopper may produce uneven chopping results with certain ingredients, and that the blades may become dull over time with heavy use. The food chopper also has a limited 1-year warranty, which some customers have found to be insufficient.