1. Isingeniso
This manual provides essential instructions for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and care of your Oster FPSTMC3321 3-Cup Mini Chopper with Whisk. Please read all instructions thoroughly before first use and retain this manual for future reference.
The Oster FPSTMC3321 Mini Chopper is designed for various food preparation tasks, including chopping, slicing, dicing, and pureeing. Its compact design and versatile attachments make it suitable for a range of kitchen needs.
2. Imiyalelo Yezokuphepha Ebalulekile
ISEXWAYISO: Ukuze unciphise ingozi yomlilo, ukushaqeka kukagesi, noma ukulimala, hlala ulandela lezi zinyathelo zokuphepha eziyisisekelo.
- Funda yonke imiyalelo ngaphambi kokusebenzisa okokusebenza.
- Ungacwilisi isisekelo semoto emanzini noma kolunye uketshezi.
- Ukugadwa okuseduze kuyadingeka uma noma isiphi isisetshenziswa sisetshenziswa izingane noma eduze kwazo.
- Khipha ipulaki endaweni lapho ingasetshenziswa, ngaphambi kokufaka noma ukukhipha izingxenye, nangaphambi kokuhlanza.
- Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade during operation to prevent personal injury and/or damage to the food chopper.
- The blade is sharp. Handle with care when removing, inserting, or cleaning.
- Ungasebenzisi noma yimuphi umshini wentambo owonakele noma ipulagi, noma ngemuva kokungasebenzi kahle kukagesi noma ulahliwe noma walinyazwa nganoma iyiphi indlela.
- Ungasebenzisi ngaphandle.
- Ungavumeli intambo ilenge phezu konqenqema lwetafula noma ikhawunta, noma uthinte izindawo ezishisayo.
- Ungasebenzisi izinanyathiselwa ezinganconyiwe noma ezithengiswe umenzi.
- Ungazami ukwehlula indlela yokuvala isivalo.
- Qinisekisa ukuthi isivalo sikhiywe ngokuphephile endaweni ngaphambi kokusebenzisa umshini.
3. Izingxenye Nezingxenye
Familiarize yourself with the components of your Oster Mini Chopper:
- Isisekelo sezimoto: Iqukethe izinkinobho ze-motor kanye nezokulawula.
- Isitsha Somsebenzi: 3-cup capacity container for processing food.
- I-Chopping Blade: S-shaped stainless steel blade for chopping, dicing, and pureeing.
- Okunamathiselwe kwi-Whisk: For whipping cream or eggs.
- Isivalo: Secures the work bowl and features a drizzle opening.
- I-Spatula: For scraping food from the sides of the work bowl.

Image 3.1: The Oster FPSTMC3321 Mini Chopper fully assembled, showing the motor base, clear work bowl, and lid with control buttons. This illustrates the complete unit ready for use.

Image 3.2: A black spatula, designed for use with the mini chopper to scrape down ingredients from the sides of the work bowl.
4. Ukusetha nokuhlanganisa
- Ngaphambi Kokusetshenziswa Kokuqala: Wash the work bowl, lid, chopping blade, whisk attachment, and spatula in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. The motor base should be wiped with a damp indwangu.
- Place Motor Base: Position the motor base on a clean, dry, and stable surface.
- Insert Blade/Whisk: Carefully place the chopping blade or whisk attachment onto the center post inside the work bowl. Ensure it sits securely.
- Engeza Izithako: Place your desired ingredients into the work bowl. Do not overfill beyond the maximum fill line indicated on the bowl.
- Attach Work Bowl: Place the work bowl onto the motor base, aligning the tabs on the bowl with the slots on the base. Twist the bowl clockwise until it locks securely into place.
- Isivalo esivikelekile: Place the lid onto the work bowl, aligning the lid tab with the handle of the work bowl. Twist the lid clockwise until it locks into place. The unit will not operate unless the lid is properly secured.
- Xhuma: Xhuma intambo yamandla endaweni kagesi evamile.
5. Iziqondiso Zokusebenza
5.1 Ukusebenza Okujwayelekile
- Ensure the chopper is assembled correctly with the desired attachment (chopping blade or whisk) and ingredients are in the work bowl.
- Secure the lid firmly. The chopper will not operate if the lid is not locked.
- Cindezela bese ubamba noma HI (High) or LO (Low) button on the motor base to begin processing. Release the button to stop.
- For best results, use a pulsing action (press and release the button repeatedly) to achieve desired consistency and prevent over-processing.
- Always unplug the unit before removing the lid or work bowl.
5.2 Using the Chopping Blade
The stainless steel S-blade is ideal for chopping vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs, and pureeing ingredients for sauces or baby food.
- Cut larger ingredients into approximately 1-inch pieces for even processing.
- Ungalayishi kakhulu isitsha somsebenzi. Lungiselela ngamaqoqo uma kudingeka.
- Sebenzisa i- LO setting for coarser chops and the HI setting for finer results or pureeing.

Image 5.1: The Oster Mini Chopper containing freshly chopped tomatoes and herbs, demonstrating its capability for preparing ingredients like salsa or bruschetta.
5.3 Using the Drizzle Hole
The lid features a small opening that allows you to add liquids like water or oil while the chopper is running, ensuring smooth and consistent results for dressings, mayonnaise, or purees.
- With the chopper operating, slowly pour liquid through the drizzle hole.
- Do not remove the lid while the unit is running.

Image 5.2: A hand carefully drizzling olive oil into the Oster Mini Chopper through the lid's opening while the unit is in operation, ideal for emulsifying or creating smooth mixtures.
5.4 Ukusebenzisa Okunamathiselwe Kwe-Whisk
Replace the chopping blade with the whisk attachment for tasks requiring aeration, such as whipping cream or beating eggs.
- Ensure the whisk attachment is securely placed on the center post.
- Sebenzisa i- HI setting for optimal whipping results.

Image 5.3: The Oster Mini Chopper with the whisk attachment in use, demonstrating its ability to whip cream to a fluffy consistency.
6. Ukunakekela kanye Nokuhlanza
Proper cleaning ensures the longevity and hygiene of your mini chopper.
- Khipha: Ngaso sonke isikhathi khipha ipulaki emshinini kagesi ngaphambi kokuhlanza.
- Hlukanisa: Remove the lid, then the chopping blade or whisk attachment, and finally the work bowl from the motor base.
- Izingxenye Zokugeza: The work bowl, lid, chopping blade, whisk attachment, and spatula are dishwasher-safe (top rack recommended) or can be washed by hand in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.
- Hlanza Isisekelo Sezimoto: Sula isisekelo semoto ngesikhangisoamp indwangu. Ungacwilisi isisekelo semoto emanzini noma kunoma yiluphi olunye uketshezi.
- Yomisa: Qinisekisa ukuthi zonke izingxenye zome ngokuphelele ngaphambi kokuhlanganisa kabusha noma ukugcinwa.
- Phatha ama-Blades ngokucophelela: The chopping blade is very sharp. Exercise extreme caution when handling and cleaning to prevent injury.
7. Isitoreji
For convenient and safe storage:
- Ensure the unit is clean and dry before storing.
- The power cord can be neatly tucked away into the cord storage area located at the base of the unit.
- Store the chopping blade and whisk attachment safely within the work bowl to prevent loss and protect the blades.
- Store the assembled unit in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat.
8. Ukuxazulula izinkinga
| Inkinga | Imbangela Engenzeka | Isixazululo |
|---|---|---|
| Iyunithi ayivuli. | Not plugged in; Lid or work bowl not properly locked; Power outage. | Ensure unit is plugged into a working outlet. Verify lid and work bowl are securely locked. Check household circuit breaker. |
| Food is not chopping evenly. | Work bowl is overloaded; Ingredients are too large; Insufficient processing time. | Process smaller batches. Cut ingredients into uniform 1-inch pieces. Use pulsing action for better control. |
| Injini iyahluleka noma iyama. | Work bowl is overloaded; Ingredients are too dense or hard. | Reduce the amount of food in the bowl. Cut hard ingredients into smaller pieces. Do not process extremely hard items like coffee beans or whole spices. |
| Liquid leaks from the bowl. | Work bowl or lid not properly secured; Overfilled. | Ensure work bowl and lid are twisted and locked into place. Do not exceed the maximum liquid fill line. |
9. Imininingwane Yomkhiqizo
- Ibhrendi: I-Oster
- Imodeli: FPSTMC3321
- Amandla esitsha: 3 izinkomishi
- I-Motor Wattage: 150 Watts
- Inombolo Yezivinini: 2 (Hi/Lo)
- I-Blade Material: Insimbi engagqwali
- Ubukhulu bomkhiqizo: 9.2 x 5.8 x 8.1 amayintshi
- Isisindo Sento: 2.59 amakhilogremu
- Izici ezikhethekile: Cord Storage, Drizzle Hole on Lid
- Ukunakekelwa Komkhiqizo: Dishwasher Safe parts (Work Bowl, Lid, Blade, Whisk, Spatula)
- Izingxenye ezifakiwe: Chopping Blade, Whisk Attachment, Work Bowl, Lid, Spatula
10. Iwaranti kanye Nokwesekwa Kwekhasimende
For information regarding product warranty, please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase or visit the official Oster website. If you have any questions, require technical assistance, or need to report a problem with your Oster FPSTMC3321 Mini Chopper, please contact Oster customer support through their official channels.





