Hamilton Beach Hamilton Beach Food Processor User manual

Food Processor
Robot culinaire
Procesador de alimentos
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read and save all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base,
motor, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
4. This appliance should not be used by children.
5. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on
or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appli-
ance manufacturer, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not use your food processor if any part is broken.
10. Do not use appliance outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
12. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blade and disc while
processing food to reduce the risk of severe personal injury
and/or damage to the food processor. A rubber scraper may be
used but ONLY when the food processor is not running.
13. The blade and disc are sharp. Handle carefully. Store out of reach
of children.
14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or disc on
base without first putting bowl properly in place.
15. Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
16. Never feed food into food chute by hand. Always use the food
pushers.
17. Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism.
18. Make sure the blade or disc has come to a full stop before
removing lid.
19. To reduce the risk of injury, be sure to insert or remove blade and
disc using hubs provided for this purpose. Use caution when
removing blade and disc from the bowl, when emptying the
bowl, and when cleaning.
20. Be sure to turn switch to OFF position after each use. Always use
the pushers to clear the food chute. When this method is not pos-
sible, turn the motor off and disassemble unit to remove the
remaining food.
21. The appliance is not intended for commercial, professional, or
industrial use. It is designed and built exclusively for household
use only.
22. Never use appliance for a longer period or with a larger amount
of ingredients other than that recommended by appliance
manufacturer.
23. The maximum rating of this unit is based on using the chopping/
mixing blade. Using the slicing/shredding disc may draw signifi-
cantly less power.
24. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven.
25. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one
wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only
one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If
the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an
electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be
used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or
greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange
the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or table-
top where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit with your food processor.
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Parts and Features
Food Pusher
Control
Switch
Lid
Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc
Use to shred cheese or to slice or shred
a variety of foods (such as potatoes,
pepperoni, carrots, or celery).
Chopping/Mixing Blade
Use to coarsely chop, mince,
knead, mix, or puree food.
Food Chute
Bowl
Motor Shaft
Before First Use: Unpack processor. Handle blade and disc(s) carefully; they are
very sharp. Wash all parts except base in hot, soapy water. Rinse, then dry. These
parts can also be placed in the top rack of a dishwasher.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
French Fry Disc
Crinkle Cut/Fine Shred Disc
To order:
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hamiltonbeach.com
1.800.267.2826 (Canada)
hamiltonbeach.ca
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How to Use Chopping/Mixing Blade
1 2 3
Align bowl and base. Turn bowl
clockwise to lock into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless
bowl is locked.
Carefully place blade onto motor
shaft.
4
Align lid and bowl.
5 6 7 8
Turn lid clockwise to lock into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless lid
is locked.
Place food pusher in food chute.
Always use food pusher to feed food
into the chute. NEVER PUSH FOOD
THROUGH CHUTE WITH HANDS.
Select O N or P ULSE on control switch.
O N :Processor will run continuously.
P ULSE :For instant on and off control.
When finished, turn to O FF and
unplug.
Laceration Hazard. Handle blade
carefully; it is very sharp.
wWARNING
Make sure control switch is turned to O FF and unit is unplugged. NOTE: Operate using only one blade or disc at a time.
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How to Use Chopping/Mixing Blade (cont.)
910 11
Always remove the lid before
removing bowl to avoid possible
damage to the appliance.
Carefully remove blade from
motor shaft.
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13
WARNING! Laceration Hazard:
Always wait until blade has
stopped moving before removing
lid.
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How to Use Slicing/Shredding Disc
1 2 3
Align bowl and base. Turn bowl
clockwise to lock into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless
bowl is locked.
Carefully place disc onto motor
shaft with desired side (Slice or
Shred is stamped on each side
of the blade) facing UP.
Align lid and bowl.
4
Turn lid clockwise to lock into
place. NOTE: Unit will not work
unless lid is locked.
5 6 7 8
Cut food to fit food chute. Fill chute
with food.
Select O N or P ULSE on control switch.
O N :Processor will run continuously.
P ULSE :For instant on and off control.
Always use food pusher to feed
food into the chute. NEVER PUSH
FOOD THROUGH CHUTE WITH
HANDS.
Laceration Hazard. Handle blade
carefully; it is very sharp.
wWARNING
Make sure control switch is turned to O FF and unit is unplugged. NOTE: Operate using only one blade or disc at a time.
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How to Use Slicer/Shredder Disc (cont.)
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Always remove the lid before
removing bowl to avoid possible
damage to the appliance.
12
Carefully remove blade from
motor shaft.
13
When finished, turn to O FF and
unplug.
14
10
WARNING! Laceration Hazard:
Always wait until blade has
stopped moving before
removing lid.
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Tips and Techniques
• For a more uniform consis-
tency, start with pieces of food
that are similar in size. Cut food
into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces
before processing with
chopping/mixing blade and
leave room in the bowl for the
food to be tossed around.
• This food processor is excel-
lent to chop, mix, slice, or
shred most foods. However, to
maintain peak performance, do
not use your food processor
for the following: grinding
grain, coffee beans, or spices;
slicing frozen meat; or crush-
ing ice.
• When chopping foods, pulsing
on and off will produce the
best results.
• Operating time will depend
on quantity of food being
processed. Most foods can be
sliced, chopped, or shredded
in seconds. If unit is operated
for 2 minutes continuously, let
the processor rest about 4
minutes before continuing.
• Do not puree or mash starchy
vegetables like potatoes as
they are easily overprocessed
and will turn gummy.
• To slice or shred cheese, select
firm cheese like cheddar,
Monterey Jack, or Swiss. For
best results, process cheese
that is well-chilled.
• The reversible slicing/shredding
disc has a slicing blade on one
side and shredding teeth on
the other. The name stamped
on the blade, facing up, is the
function selected. Place on
motor shaft with desired cut-
ting edge facing up.
• To julienne vegetables, slice
and then remove from bowl.
Restack the vegetables. Pack
into food chute with slices
vertical. Slice again to make
matchstick-cut vegetables.
Processing Charts
ATTACHMENT FOODS
Chopping/Mixing Blade Chop: nuts, meat, garlic, onions, peppers, celery,
herbs, bread (for crumbs), crackers
Mince/Puree: vegetables, fruit
Mix: salad dressings
Puree: soups, sauces
Grate: cheese such as Parmesan (chilled)
Slicing Disc Cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes,
(slicing side facing UP) cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoni, peppers, radishes,
firm cheeses (chilled)
Shredding Disc Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, cheese (chilled)
(shredding side facing UP)
FOOD MAXIMUM AMOUNT
Fruits and 2 to 3 cups (500 ml to 750 ml)
Vegetables (cut in 1” [2.5-cm] cubes)
Meats 1 lb. (450 g) (cut in 1” [2.5-cm] cubes)
Parmesan or Romano 5 ounces (140 g) (cut in 1” [2.5-cm] cubes)
Cheddar, Jack, Mozzarella 8 ounces (226 g) (cut in 1” [2.5-cm] cubes)
Crackers 10 cups (2.3 L) (can fill bowl and lid up into chute)
Disc attachments are reversible and labeled. This label should face
UP for the desired function. When using disc attachments, do not
process past the MAX LEVEL on the bowl.
For best results do not exceed the following amounts when
chopping, mincing, or pureeing with the chopping/mixing blade.
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Cleaning and Care
1
Wipe base, control switch, and
cord with a damp cloth or
sponge. To remove stubborn soil,
use a mild nonabrasive cleanser.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug,
or base in any liquid.
wWARNING
3DISHWASHER-SAFE
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Space-Saving Storage
1
Place food pusher in food chute.
3
2
Place chopping/mixing blade on
motor shaft. Flip lid upside down and place in bowl. Slide slicing/shredding disc onto
motor shaft.
CAUTION! Laceration Hazard.
Store sliding/shredding disc with
slicing side down. Handle carefully.
4
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POTENTIAL PROBLEM
Unit does not operate
on any speed or Pulse.
Food is not sliced or
shredded uniformly.
Unit stops and will
not come back on.
Unit has a burning smell.
Motor seems weak.
PROBABLE CAUSE
• Is the unit plugged in? Does the outlet work?
• Are the bowl and lid locked in place? See How to Use sections.
• Packing too much food in the food chute or pushing too hard on the food pushers may cause the
processed food to be irregularly sliced or shredded. Refer to the food processing charts for
recommended sizes and quantities.
• Are the bowl and lid locked in place? They may have moved slighty during processing. See How to
Use section.
• Is the outlet still working? Check it by plugging in a working lamp or other appliance. You may have
overloaded the circuit and blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker.
• Turn unit OFF, allow to stand for 3 to 4 minutes, and then turn back ON. If none of these suggestions
correct the problem, DO NOT attempt to repair the unit. Call the Customer Service number to get the
name of your nearest Authorized Service Center.
• There may be a residue left on the motor from the manufacturing process, causing a slight odor
during initial use. This will go away. If a strong odor or any visible smoke appears, unplug unit and
IMMEDIATELY call the Customer Service number.
• Are you using the recommended food size and quantity to be processed? Refer to the Processing
Charts for recommended food sizes and speeds.
Troubleshooting
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Limited 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.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the
product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift
recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product
is used for other than single-family household use.
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability
is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such
warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have
other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or
special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada
or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers
on your appliance.
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