Black and Decker PREP BLEND MULTICHOPPER PS2000BD User Manual

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•	 Read	all	instructions.	
•	 To	protect	a\fainst	risk	of	electric	shock\b	do	not	
immerse	base\b	cord	or	plu\f	in	water	or	other	liquid.
•	 Close	supervision	is	necessary	when	any	appliance	is 	
used	by	or	near	children.
•	 Unplu\f	from	outlet	when	not	in	use\b	before	puttin\f 	
on	or	takin\f	off	parts\b	and	before	cleanin\f. 	
•	 Avoid	contactin\f	movin\f	parts.
•	 Do	not	operate	any	appliance	with	a	dama\fed	cord 	
or	plu\f	or	after	the	appliance	malfunctions\b	has 	
been	dropped\b	or	dama\fed	in	any	manner.	Call	the 	
appropriate	toll-free	number	listed	in	this	manual.
•	 The	use	of	attachments	not	recommended	by	the 	
appliance	manufacturer	may	cause	fire\b	electric 	
shock	or	injury.
•	 Do	not	use	outdoors.
•	 Do	not	let	cord	han\f	over	ed\fe	of	table	or	counter.
•	 The	blade	is	sharp.	Handle	carefully.
•	 Keep	hands	and	utensils	away	from	the	cuttin\f	blade 	
while	choppin\f	food	to	reduce	the	risk	of	severe 	
injury	to	persons	or	dama\fe	to	the	food	chopper. 	
	
•	 A	scraper	may	be	used	but	only	when	the	food 	
chopper	is	not	runnin\f.
•	 To	reduce	the	risk	of	injury\b	never	place	cuttin\f	blade 	
on	base	without	first	puttin\f	bowl	properly	in	place.
•	 Be	certain	lid	is	locked	securely	in	place	before 	
operatin\f	appliance.
•	 Do	not	open	the	appliance	until	blades	stop.
•	 Do	 not	attempt	 to	defeat	 the	lid	interlock	 mechanism.
•	 Do	not	use	this	appliance	for	other	than	intended	use.
•	 This	appliance	is	not	intended	for	use	by	persons 	
(includin\f	children)	with	reduced	physical\b	sensory 	
or	mental	capabilities\b	or	lack	of	experience	and 	
knowled\fe\b	unless	they	have	been	\fiven	supervision 	
or	instruction	concernin\f	use	of	the	appliance	by	a 	
person	responsible	for	their	safety.
•	 Do	not	place	bowls	or	lids	in	microwave	or	oven.
•	 Do	not	expose	bowls	to	extreme	
	temperature 	chan\fes.
•	 Do	not	use	bowls	if	they	are	cracked	or	chipped.
•	 Do	not	blend	hot	liquids.
•	 Never	operate	the	appliance	empty.
Please	Read	and	Save	this	Use	and	Care	Book. 	
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.
	When	usin\f	electrical	appliances\b	basic	safety	precautions	should	always	be	followed	to 	
reduce	the	risk	of	fire\b	electric	shock\b	and/or	injury\b	includin\f	the	followin\f:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
T\fis p\boduct is fo\b \fouse\fold use only.
POLARIZED PLUG (120V models only)
This	appliance	has	a	polarized	plu\f	(one 	
blade	is	wider	than	the	other).	To	reduce 	
the	risk	of	electric	shock\b	this	plu\f	is 	
intended	to	fit	into	a	polarized	outlet	only 	
one	way.	If	the	plu\f	does	not	fit	fully	into 	
the	outlet\b	reverse	the	plu\f.	If	it	still	does 	
not	fit\b	contact	a	qualified	electrician.	Do 	
not	attempt	to	modify	the	plu\f	in	any	way.
TA M P E R - R E S I S TA N T   S C R E W
Wa\bning: 	This	appliance	is	equipped 	
with	a	tamper-resistant	screw	to	prevent 	
removal	of	the	outer	cover.	To	reduce 	
the	risk	of	fire	or	electric	shock\b	do	not 	
attempt	to	remove	the	outer	cover.	There 	
are	no	user-serviceable	parts	inside. 	
Repair	should	be	done	only	by	authorized 	
service 	personnel.	
ELECTRICAL CORD
1)	
A	short	power-supply	cord	is	provided	to 	
reduce	the	risk	resultin\f	from	becomin\f 	
entan\fled	in	or	trippin\f	over	a	lon\fer	cord.
2)	Lon\fer	detachable	power	cords	or 	
extension	cords	are	available	and	may 	
be	used	if	care	is	exercised	in	their	use.
3)	If	a	lon\f	detachable	power-supply	cord 	
or	extension	cord	is	used\b
	 a)	The	marked	electrical	ratin\f	of	the 	
		extension	cord	should	be	at	least			as	\freat	as	the	electrical	ratin\f	of 			the	appliance\b
	 b)	If	the	appliance	is	of	the	\frounded 	
		type\b	the	extension	cord	should	be	a			\froundin\f-type	3-wire	cord\b	and
	 c)	The	lon\fer	cord	should	be	arran\fed	so 	
		that	it	will	not	drape	over	the			countertop	or	tabletop	where	it	can 			be	pulled	on	by	children	or	tripped			over	unintentionally.
Note: If	the	power	cord	is	dama\fed\b 	
please	contact	the	warranty	department 	
listed	in	these	instructions. 	
SAFETY	FEATURES  
						

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PREP & BLEND 
MULTI-\fHOPPER
1.	 Pulse	LOW	button
2.	 Pulse	HIGH	button
3.	 Chopper 	top
4.	 	 Splash	Guard	(Part	#	081325EB	
for	PS2000BD\b	081325XZ40	
for	PS2000R\b	081325DZ101	for	
PS2000W)
5.	 	 Removable	 handle	(Part	#:	07326EB	
for	PS2000BD\b	07326XZ40	
for	PS2000R\b	07326DZ101	for	
PS2000W) 	
	
	
6.	 Stainless	steel	Infinium	Blade™	
	 (Part	#:	770230)	
7. 	Stora\fe	lid	(also	slip-resistant	base)	
8.	 Pour 	spout
9.	 Two	5-cup	Nestable	stora\fe	bowls
	
	 (Part	#:	770229)	
10.		 Slip-resistant	base	(also	stora\fe	lid)	
	
(Part	#:	09258EZP	for	PS2000BD	
and	PS2000W\b	09258MZ153	for	
PS2000R)
	
	
Product 	may	vary 	sli\fhtly 	from	what 	
is	illustrated.	
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GETTING STARTED
•	 Remove	all	packin\f	material\b	any	stickers	from	the	product	and	the	
plastic	band	around	the	power	plu\f
•	 Remove	and	save	literature	includin\f	this	booklet
•	 Please	visit	www.prodprotect.com/applica	to	re\fister	your	warranty
•	 Before	usin\f	for	the	first	time\b	wash	the	bowls\b	Infinium	Blade™	cuttin\f 	
blade\b	and	stora\fe	lids	in	warm\b	soapy	water	and	dry	thorou\fhly.	These 	
parts	are	also	dishwasher-safe	recommended	in	the	top	rack.	Do not 
imme\bse t\fe c\foppe\b top in wate\b.
HOW TO USE
This	product	is	for	household	use	only.
ASSEMBLING THE PREP &\- BLEND  
MULTI-\fHOPPER 
1.	 Slide	the	removable	handle	under	the	base	
of	the	bowl.	Push	to	the	top	of	the	bowl	to	
secure	in	place.	(A)
2.	 Press	the	slip-resistant	base/stora\fe	lid	onto 	
the	bottom	of	the	bowl.	The	slip-resistant	base/
stora\fe	lid	prevents	the	bowl	from	slidin\f	while 	
operatin\f	the	chopper.
3.	 Carefully	slide	the	cuttin\f	blade	down	over 	
the	post	in	the	bottom	of	the	bowl	without 	
touchin\f	the	blade.	(B)	You	may	need	to	turn 	
the	blade	sli\fhtly	by	rotatin\f	the	shaft	until	it 	
fits	in	place.	(C)
CAUTION:	Blade	is	extremely	sharp.	Handle 	
carefully.
4.	 Ali\fn	the	top	of	the	blade	shaft	with	the 	
openin\f	on	the	chopper	top.	The	spout	shape 	
of	the	chopper	top	will	fit	over	the	spout	on	the 	
bowl.	Make	sure	the	chopper	top	is	secure	on	the 	
bowl	to	ensure	operation	of	the	motor.	(D)
Secure	handle.
A
Slide	blade	over	post.
B
The	blade	in	the	bowl
\f
Ali\fn	spout	shapes.
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\fHOPPING & BLENDING\- 
1.	 Place	food	to	be	chopped	or	blended	into	the	bowl	around	the	blade.
Note:	You	may	need	to	cut	some	in\fredients	into	smaller	pieces	to	fit	in	
the	bowl. 	
2.	 Assemble	the	chopper	top	onto	the	bowl	as	described	in	previous 	
assembly	instructions.
3.	 Plu\f	the	cord	into	a	standard	outlet
4.	 Rest	your	hand	comfortably	over	the 		
chopper	top	so	that	your	fin\fers	extend 		
over	the	pulse	HIGH/LOW	button	area. 		
You	may	also	rest	your	hand	on	top	with 		
fin\fers	pointin\f	back	and	use	your	thumb 		
to	control	the	pulse	buttons.	(E)
5.	 Press	and	release	pulse	buttons	to	be\fin 		
choppin\f.	One	(1)	Dot	indicates	Low	Speed	and	two	(2)	Dots	indicates 	
Hi\fh	Speed.
Note:	Avoid	runnin\f	the	motor	continuously	for	more	than	1	minute.
Note:	For	tou\fher	items	such	as	cheese\b	do	not	run	the	motor 	
continuously	for	more	than	15	seconds.
6.	 Operation	will	stop	when	you	release	the	pulse	button.	Be	sure	the 		
blade	stops	spinnin\f	before	removin\f	the	chopper	top.	Unplu\f	the	unit. 	
Carefully	remove	the	blade	before	transferrin\f	food	into	a	servin\f	dish. 	
Use	the	handle	and	pour	spout	to	serve	liquid	foods.
Impo\btant:	Blade	is	removable.	Do	not	pour	out	contents	without 	
removin\f	the	blade	first.
\fARE AND \fLEANING
This	product	contains	no	user	serviceable	parts. 	
1.	 Wash	the	bowls\b	lids\b	and	blade	in	soapy		
water	after	use.	These	parts	are	dishwasher		safe\b	
recommended	top	rack	only.
2.	 Remove	the	detachable	splash	\fuard	from		
the	bottom	of	the	chopper	top.	(F	and	G)	Wash 	
splash	\fuard	in	soapy	water	or	in	the	dishwasher. 	
3.	 Wipe	the	chopper	top	with	a	damp	cloth 		
or	spon\fe.	Do	not	immerse	chopper	top 		
in	water.
4.	 Blade	is	extremely	sharp.	Handle	very 		
carefully	and	store	it	in	the	plastic	bowl. 	
Press	button	to	operate.
E
Grasp	splash	\fuard	rim.
\b
Pull	downward	to	remove.
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STORAGE 
1.	 Store	chopped	or	blended	food	directly	in	the	
plastic	bowls.	Remove	the	slip-resistant	base	from 	
the	bottom	of	the	bowl	and	use	it	as 		
a	stora\fe	lid.
Impo\btant:	Remove	blade	before	storin\f	and 	
servin\f	prepared	foods.
2.	 When	the	appliance	is	not	in	use\b	stack/nest 	
one	plastic	bowl	inside	the	other	and	place	the 	
chopper	top	on	the	top	bowl\b	or	store	to	the	side. 	
Store	blade	inside	plastic	bowl.	(H)
OPERATING TIPS
WARNING:	Do	not	operate	the	appliance 		
while	empty.
WARNING:	Do	not	place	the	chopper	bowl	or	lid		
in	microwave	oven.	They	are	not	microwave-safe. 	
•	 This	chopper	has	a	5-Cup	dry	capacity	and 		
	 2-Cup	liquid	capacity.	Do	not	fill	above	MAX 		
	 for	liquid	foods.	(J)		 	 	
•	 Some	foods	process	best	with	smaller 		
		 amounts.	Lar\fer	amounts	should	be 	
	 processed	in	small	batches.
•	 Pulsin\f	for	a	few	seconds	at	a	time	avoids 		
	 over	processin\f.
•	 For	coarsely	chopped	foods\b	use	LOW	speed 		
	 and	pulse	for	shorter	times.
•	 For	blended	foods	or	a	finer	texture\b	use	the	HIGH	speed	button	and 		
	 hold	for	lon\fer	times.
•	 This	unit	is	not	intended	to	chop	raw	meat.
Store	blade	inside	bowl.
H
MAX	fill
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\bOOD\fHOPPER 
SPEEDPREPARATION TIPS
Onions HIGHCut	into	½	inch	pieces;	then	PULSE	chop	to	desired	
consistency.
\felery HIGHCut	into	1-inch	pieces\b	then	PULSE	chop	until	desired	
consistency.
Bread \frumbs HIGHFor	moist	crumbs\b	use	fresh	bread.	For	dry	crumbs\b	use	day	
old	dried	bread.	Tear	into	1-inch	pieces.	PULSE	2-4	times;	
then	run	continuously	until	desired	consistency.
\fookie \frumbs HIGHBreak	cookies	into	pieces.	PULSE	chop;	then	run	
continuously	until	desired	consistency.
\fracker \frumbs HIGHBreak	crackers	into	pieces.	PULSE	chop;	then	run	
continuously	until	desired	consistency.
Nuts/PeanutsHIGHPULSE	chop	2-3	times;	then	run	continuously	until	desired	
consistency.
Parsley/Herbs HIGHPULSE	chop	to	desired	consistency.
Parmesan 
\fheese HIGH
Cut	cheese	into	½-inch	pieces.	PULSE	chop	5-6	times;	then	
run	continuously	until	desired	consistency.
Dips/Spreads HIGH	then	
LOWUse	HIGH	speed	to	mix	to\fether	sour	creams\b	yo\furts	
and	cream	cheese.	Use	LOW
	speed	to	blend	in	additional	
chopped	in\fredients.
Tomatoes/Salsa LOWPULSE	chop	low	for	chunkier	pieces.
Smoothies/
Drinks HIGH
Use	HIGH	speed	continuously	to	blend	until	smooth.
\fHOPPING GUIDE  
						

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CAULIFLOWER MASH 1	medium	cauliflower\b	cut	into	flowerettes	(about	6	cups)
2	cups	chicken	broth
1	Tbsp.	butter
2	cloves	\farlic
1	Tbsp.	cream	cheese
¼	cup	Parmesan	cheese
Steam	or	cook	cauliflower	with	chicken	broth	10	min.	or	until	fork	tender. 	
Drain	well;	pat	dry.
Place	cooked	cauliflower\b	butter\b	\farlic\b	cream	cheese	and	Parmesan	cheese 	
into	work	bowl.	Pulse	3-4	times.	Continue	mixin\f	until	creamy.
Makes	2	cups
VARIATION:	Substitute	3	strips	cooked	bacon	crumbled	and	¼ 	cup	Shredded	
Cheddar	cheese	for	Parmesan	cheese.	Pulse	3-4	times	or	until	mixed	in.
HUMMUS
1	can	(15	oz.)	\farbanzo	beans	(chickpeas)\b	drained
2	\farlic	cloves
¼	cup	lemon	juice
3	Tbsp.	tahini	(sesame	paste)
1	roasted	red	pepper	piece\b	cut	into	½ 	-inch	pieces
2	Tbsp.	olive	oil
½ 	tsp.	salt
¼ 	tsp.	freshly	\fround	black	pepper
Pulse	chop	\farbanzo	beans	and	\farlic	3-4	times	or	until	coarsely	chopped. 	
Add	remainin\f	in\fredients;	process	until	creamy.
Makes	1	¼ 	cup.
Se\bving Suggestion: 	
•	 Serve	as	a	dip	with	raw	ve\fetables	or	pita	chips
•	 Use	in	place	of	mayonnaise	on	bread\b	tortillas	or	pitas	for	a	\freat 		
	 sandwich	spread
•	 Serve	as	a	condiment	with	\frilled	meats	and	poultry  
						

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MOCHA FRAPPE FOR TW\CO1	cup	stron\f	coffee\b	chilled
1	cup	milk
1	Tbsp.	su\far
1	Tbsp.	chocolate	syrup
1	cup	ice	cubes	(about	6)
Whipped	toppin\f
Place	all	in\fredients	into	bowl	with	blade.	Blend	on	HIGH	until	smooth.	Pour 	
into	\flasses	and	top	with	whipped	toppin\f.
Yield:	2	½ 	cups
Makes	2	servin\fs
How to: To	make	stron\f	coffee\b	use	2	Tbsp.	\fround	coffee	for	each	cup	of 	
w a t e r.
PESTO
1	cup	pine	nuts\b	toasted
2	oz.	bulk	Parmesan	cheese\b	cut	into	pieces
1	cup	loosely	packed	fresh	basil	leaves
1	clove	\farlic\b	crushed 	
¾ 	cup	olive	oil
1	Tbsp.	fresh	lemon	juice
Place	all	in\fredients	in	bowl.	Pulse	chop	to	desired	consistency.
Store	in	refri\ferator	for	up	to	1	week.
Makes	about	1	cup
Se\bving suggestions:
•	 Toss	with	your	favorite	cooked	pasta	(tortellini\b	fettuccine\b	etc)
•	 Use	it	as	a	sandwich	spread
•	 Drizzle	it	over	cooked	meats	or	ve\fetables
•	 Substitute	walnuts	for	pine	nuts
Tip:	To	freeze	small	amounts	of	pesto\b	fill	ice	cube	trays	with	pesto	and	freeze. 	
Place	frozen	cubes	into	plastic	freezer	ba\fs	to	create	individual	size	portions.  
						

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ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP\C1	jar	(15	oz.)	roasted	red	peppers\b	packed	in	water\b	drained
½	cup	sour	cream
1	(4	oz.)	pk\f.	cream	cheese\b	softened
1	clove	\farlic
½ 	tsp.	salt
¼ 	tsp.	freshly	\fround	black	pepper
Place	all	in\fredients	in	bowl.	Process	on	HIGH	until	smooth.
Refri\ferate	2	hours	to	allow	flavors	to	blend.
Serve	with	assorted	raw	ve\fetables	or	whole	\frain	crackers.
Makes	about	1	½ 	cups
SMOKEY SALMON SPREAD 2	pk\fs.	(8	oz.)	cream	cheese\b	softened
3	Tbsp.	lemon	juice
½	tsp.	Worcestershire	sauce
2	Tbsp.	milk
1	tsp.	dill	weed
1	clove	\farlic 	
	2	pouches	(7.1	oz)	salmon
3-4	\freen	onions\b	sliced
3-4	drops	liquid	smoke	flavorin\f
Place	cream	cheese\b	lemon	juice	\b	Worcestershire	sauce	\b	milk	dill	weed	and 	
\farlic	in	bowl.	Mix	on	HIGH	speed	until	creamy.
Add	remainin\f	in\fredients	and	mix	on	LOW	settin\f	until	thorou\fhly 	
combined.
Cover	and	refri\ferate	several	hours	to	allow	flavors	to	blend.
Makes	about	3	½ 	cups
Tip:	Serve	as	a	spread	with	whole	\frain	crackers\b	crostini	or	other	crusty 	
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For	service\b	repair	or	any	questions	re\fardin\f	your	appliance\b	call	the	
appropriate	800	number	 listed	within	 this	section.	 Please	DO NOT	 return	the	
product	to	the	place	of	purchase.	Also\b	please	DO NOT	mail	product	back	to	
manufacturer\b	nor	brin\f	it	to	a	service	center.	You	may	also	want	to	consult	
the	website	listed	on	the	cover	of	this	manual.
Two-Year Limited Warranty  
(Applies only in th\-e United States and \fanada)  
What does it cover?
•	 Any	defect	in	material	or	workmanship	provided;	however\b	Spectrum	Brands\b	Inc’s	
liability	will	not	exceed	the	purchase	price	of	product.
\bor how long?
•	Two	years	from	the	date	of	ori\final	purchase	with	proof	of	purchase.
What will we do to help you?
•	Provide	you	with	a	reasonably	similar	replacement	product	that	is	either	new	or	
factory	refurbished.
How do you get service?
•	Save	your	receipt	as	proof	of	date	of	sale.
•	 Visit	the	online	service	website	at	www.prodprotect.com/applica\b	or	call	toll-free	
	
1-800-231-9786\b	for	\feneral	warranty	service.
•	 If	you	need	parts	or	accessories\b	please	call	1-800-738-0245.
What does your warranty not cover?
•	Dama\fe	from	commercial	use
•	 Dama\fe	from	misuse\b	abuse	or	ne\flect
•	 Products	that	have	been	modified	in	any	way
•	 Products	used	or	serviced	outside	the	country	of	purchase
•	 Glass	parts	and	other	accessory	items	that	are	packed	with	the	unit
•	 Shippin\f	and	handlin\f	costs	associated	with	the	replacement	of	the	unit
•	 Consequential	or	incidental	dama\fes	(Please	note\b	however\b	that	some	states	do	
not	allow	the	exclusion	or	limitation	of	consequential	or	incidental	dama\fes\b	so	
this	limitation	may	not	apply	to	you.)
	
How does state law relate to this warranty?
•	This	warranty	\fives	you	specific	le\fal	ri\fhts.	You	may	also	have	other	ri\fhts	that	
vary 	from	state	to	state	or	province	to	province.
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