Hamilton Beach Micro Food Processor User manual

Micro Food Processor
840098500
Important Safeguards ...................... 2
Parts and Features............................ 3
Operating Instructions .................... 3
Cleaning.............................................. 9
Recipes.............................................. 9
Customer Service.............................. 12
In USA: 1-800-851-8900
In Canada: 1-800-267-2826

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Consumer Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read 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 used by or near children.
4. Unplug cord from outlet when not in
use, before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep
fingers out of discharge opening.
6. 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.
7. The use of attachments not recom-
mended or sold by Hamilton Beach/
Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Never feed food into food chute by
hand. Always use food pusher.
11. The blades and discs are sharp. Handle
carefully. Store out of reach of children.
12. Make sure the blade or disc has come
to a full stop before removing cover.
13. Keep hands and utensils away from
moving blades and discs while pro-
cessing 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.
14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place
cutting blade or discs on base without
first putting bowl properly in place.
15. Be certain cover is securely locked in
place before operating appliance.
16. Do not attempt to defeat the cover
interlock mechanism.
17. To reduce the risk of injury, be sure to
insert or remove blades and discs using
finger holes provided for this purpose.
This appliance is intended for household
use only.
This appliance is equipped with a polarized
plug. This type of plug has one blade wider
than the other. The plug will fit into an elec-
trical outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature intended to help reduce the risk of
electrical shock. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact a qualified electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug by
modifying the plug in any way.
The length of the cord used on this appli-
ance 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 food processor. Care must be taken
to arrange the extension cord so that it will
not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
accidentally tripped over.

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1. Food Gate/Chopping Gate Insert
2. Dry Food Gate Insert
3. Food Gate
4. Continuous Feed Chute
5. S-Blade
6. Extender Shaft
7. Bowl
8. Center Column
9. Food Pusher
10. Food Chute
11. Reversible Slicer/ Shredder Disc
12. Slinging Disc
Parts and Features
Operating Instructions
How to Assemble Bowl on Base
1. Make sure unit is off and unplugged.
2. Place the Bowl onto Base and turn
in the direction of arrow to lock.
How to Assemble Cover on Bowl
1. Make sure unit is off and unplugged.
2. Make sure the groove inside the lid
(that fits on rim of bowl) is clean and
free of food particles.
3. Place the Cover onto the Bowl and
turn Cover clockwise to lock.
NOTE: Food to be processed may
be placed in the Bowl before locking
the Cover or it may be added
through the Food Chute.

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How to Chop in Bowl
1. Hold Extender Shaft with one hand.
Using the
other hand,
place your
thumb and
forefinger
between tabs
on S-Blade
and push to
lock.
2. Place Food Gate Insert into the
Continuous
Feed Chute.
This blocks
any food
from going
through the
Continuous
Feed Chute.
3. Put food in Bowl. Place the Cover on
the Bowl and
turn the
Cover clock-
wise to lock.
Place Food
Pusher into
Food Chute
while chop-
ping.
4. When finished, turn off and unplug
unit. Hold
Extender
Shaft with
one hand.
Using the
other hand,
place your
thumb and
forefinger
between the
tabs on S-Blade and push to unlock.
NOTE: Use caution. The disc is
slippery after use.
Controls
The High Speed button is a continuous
ON button that will run until it is pushed
again to turn OFF.
The Low Speed button operates in a
pulse mode that will run only while the
button is held down.

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Tips for In-Bowl Chopping
•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 the LO or HI 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.
•Puree small amounts of cooked fruit or vegetables for baby food or use as a
base for sauces or soups.
•Do not process raw meat, coffee beans, baking chocolate, or whole, hard spices
in the food chopper. This could damage the chopper.
Processing Guide for In-Bowl Chopping
TO PROCESS
Bread Crumbs
Parmesan Cheese
Cookie Crumbs
Chopped Fruit
Minced Garlic
Graham Cracker
Crumbs
Chopped Herbs
(basil, sage, etc.)
Chopped Nuts
Chopped or Minced
Parsley
Chopped or Minced
Vegetables
INSTRUCTIONS
Tear bread slices (up to 3) into 6 pieces.
Cut in 1⁄2-inch cubes. Process 1⁄2cup of cubes at a time.
Break into pieces. Use up to 2 cups of pieces.
Cut fruit into large chunks. Place up to 2 cups pieces
into chopper.
Peel then process 1 or more cloves at a time.
Break into 4 pieces. Place up to 6 crackers in chopper
at a time.
Place up to 1 cup in chopper.
Place up to 1 cup in chopper.
Pinch off sprigs from bunch.
Cut vegetables into 1-inch chunks. Place up to 2 cups
in chopper at a time.

How to Chop Continuously
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How to Slice or Shred in Bowl
1. Place Extender Shaft into Bowl.
2. Place Slicer/Shredder Disc onto
Shaft with
desired side
facing up.
3. Place Food Gate Insert into the
Continuous
Feed Chute.
This blocks
any food
from going
through the
Continuous
Feed Chute.
4. Place the Cover on Bowl and turn
the Cover
clockwise to
lock.
NOTE: The micro food processor
should not be used to process meats.
1. Place Extender Shaft in Bowl. 2. Hold Slinging Disc with one hand with
continuous
chopping
side up.
Using the
other hand,
place thumb
and forefinger
between tabs
on S-Blade
and push to
lock.

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3. Place Slinging Disc onto Shaft with
continuous
chopping
side and
S-Blade
facing up.
4. Place desired Gate Insert into the
Continuous
Feed Chute.
Chopping Gate Insert: for chopping
vegetables
or cheese.
Dry Food Gate Insert: for chopping
coarse or
fine for nuts,
crackers, or
cookies.
5. Place the Cover on Bowl and
turn Cover
clockwise to
lock.
6. For best results, food should be cut
into 1⁄2-inch
pieces and
slowly added
to the food
chute.
7. When finished, turn off and unplug
unit. Hold
Slinging Disc
with one
hand. Using
the other
hand, place
thumb and
forefinger
between tabs
on S-Blade and push to unlock.
NOTE: Use caution. The disc is
slippery after use.

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How to Slice or Shred Continuously
1. Place Extender Shaft in Bowl.
2. Place Slinging Disc onto Shaft with
slicing/shred-
ding side up.
3. Place Slicer/Shredder Disc onto
Shaft with
desired side
facing up.
4. Place the Cover on Bowl and turn
Cover clock-
wise to lock.
There should
be NO gate
in the
Continuous
Feed Chute.
5. Place a container under Continuous
Feed Chute.
6. For best results, food should be cut
to fit inside
the food
chute (if nec-
essary) and
pushed firmly
with the food
pusher.
NOTE: The micro food processor
should not be used to process meats.
Processing Guide for Continuous Chopping
TO PROCESS
Carrot (1⁄2to 1" pieces)
Celery (1⁄2to 1" pieces)
Potato (1⁄2to 1" pieces)
Onion (1⁄2to 1" pieces)
Crackers (whole)
Pecans, Walnuts (whole)
Almonds, Cashews,
Peanuts (whole)
GATE INSERT
Chopping Gate Insert
Chopping Gate Insert
Chopping Gate Insert
Chopping Gate Insert
Dry Food Gate Insert (Fine or Coarse)
Dry Food Gate Insert (Fine or Coarse)
Dry Food Gate Insert (Fine)
SPEED
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
HIGH

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Recipes
Cleaning
1. Turn off and unplug unit.
2. Handle blades carefully. Blades are
sharp. Wash the bowl, cover, blades,
discs, food gates and extender shaft
in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
3. Wipe body with a damp cloth.
Salsa
Half of small onion
2 cloves garlic
1⁄4cup cilantro leaves
1 mild banana pepper, seeded
Combine onion and garlic in the chopper bowl. Pulse on HI until minced. Place in
microwave-safe bowl and microwave on High 1 minute. Place cilantro and peppers
in chopper bowl. Pulse on HI until minced. Add to onion mixture. Place tomatoes
into chopper bowl and pulse on LO until coarsely chopped. Add to onion mixture.
Add lemon juice and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for an hour or more before serving.
Brie with Apple Chutney
1⁄4cup pecans
2 Winesap or Granny Smith apples,
peeled, cored, and cut in chunks
2 tablespoons butter
Chop pecans and set aside. Place chunks of apple in chopper and pulse on HI until
coarsely chopped. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter then add apples. Cook
about 5 minutes. Add the raisins, brown sugar, and vinegar to the apples in the skillet.
Stir to mix then cook 5 minutes longer. Place the round of Brie on a lightly greased
ovenproof plate. Bake at 350ºF for 8 minutes or until soft. Remove from oven. Spoon
apple chutney over Brie then sprinkle with pecans. Serve with crackers.
NOTE: Brie is covered with a flour-based rind. This should be left on the Brie to
bake and is edible.
Crispy Catfish Fillets
21⁄2ounces parmesan cheese
(1⁄2cup, grated)
20 buttery crackers, like Ritz or Townhouse
Cut cheese into 1⁄2-inch cubes. Place cheese cubes in chopper and pulse on HI until
finely grated. Put grated cheese in a shallow bowl. Place crackers and parsley in
chopper. Process until finely ground. Mix cracker mixture with cheese. Dip fillets in
butter then place in cracker mixture to coat. Lay fillets on nonstick or aluminum foil-
lined baking sheet. Bake at 400ºF for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes: 4 servings.
1 chili or jalapeno pepper, seeded
2 tomatoes, peeled
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1⁄4cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
13-ounce round of Brie
1⁄3cup fresh parsley sprigs
1⁄4cup butter, melted
4 catfish fillets, about 8 ounces each

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Fresh Herb Linguine
21⁄2ounces fresh parmesan cheese
(1⁄2cup grated)
1⁄4cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves
1 carrot
1 small onion
Cut cheese into 1⁄2-inch cubes. Place in chopper and pulse on HI until grated. Set
aside. Place basil and oregano in chopper and pulse on LO until chopped. Set
aside. Place garlic in chopper and pulse on HI until minced. Cut carrot and onion
into 1-inch chunks. Place in chopper with garlic and pulse until coarsely chopped.
Place oil in large skillet and heat over medium heat until hot. Add carrots, onion,
and garlic. Cook 2 minutes or until onion is soft. Add tomatoes and cook an addi-
tional 5 minutes. In a saucepan, cook linguine to desired doneness, then drain. Add
linguine, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to skillet. Toss gently to mix. Arrange on
serving platter and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.
Hot Chicken Salad
1 slice bread
1 pound cooked chicken (about 3 cups chopped)
1 rib celery, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 small green pepper, cored seeded, cut in chunks
3 hard cooked eggs, peeled, cut in fourths
3⁄4cup almonds
1⁄2cup mayonnaise
10 3⁄4ounce can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
Tear bread into 6 pieces. Place in chopper and process into crumbs; set aside.
Place half of cooked chicken in chopper bowl. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Place
in mixing bowl. Repeat with remaining chicken. Place celery and green pepper in
chopper and pulse on HI. Add to mixing bowl. Place eggs in chopper and pulse on
LO until chopped. Add to mixing bowl. Place almonds, mayonnaise, and chicken
soup in chopper. Process on LO until mixed. Add to mixing bowl and mix well.
Place in a greased 21⁄2-quart casserole dish. Top with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350ºF
for 25 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
Blue Cheese Dressing
1 clove garlic
2 ounces blue cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
Place garlic clove in the chopper bowl and Pulse on HI. Add cheese and process
for 10 seconds. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and sugar. Process until
smooth. Keep refrigerated. Makes: 1
1⁄2
cups.
1⁄4cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
8 ounces uncooked linguine
1⁄2teaspoon salt
1⁄4teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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Fettuccine with Spinach & Prosciutto
21⁄2ounces parmesan cheese
(1⁄2cup grated)
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
Cut cheese into 1⁄2-inch cubes. Process on HI until grated; set aside. Cook pasta
according to package directions, omitting any salt. Drain pasta in a colander over
a bowl, reserving 1⁄2cup of cooking liquid. Place garlic in chopper and pulse on HI
until minced. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and
cook for 15 seconds. Place prosciutto into chopper and process until coarsely
chopped. Add prosciutto and spinach to skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for
3 minutes or until spinach has wilted. Combine reserved 1⁄2cup of cooking liquid
and egg in chopper and process until completely mixed. Add pasta and egg mix-
ture to skillet and stir well to mix. Cook and stir over low heat for about 4 minutes
or until egg mixture is slightly thick. Stir in 1⁄4cup cheese and pepper. Serve
immediately, sprinkling with remaining cheese. Makes 4 servings.
Vegetarian Chili
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, cut in chunks
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut
into chunks
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut
into chunks
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon chili powder
Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil. Place onions into the
chopper and pulse on HI until completely chopped. Put chopped onion into
saucepan and let cook while chopping peppers. Repeat process with peppers.
Place garlic clove in chopper and process until minced. Add garlic to onion and
peppers and cook 1 minute. Add chili powder, Italian seasonings, beans, tomato
sauce, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to
low and simmer for 1 hour. Makes about 3
1⁄2quarts.
4 to 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto,
chopped
10 ounce package fresh spinach
1 egg
1⁄8teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
16-ounce can Great Northern beans
15-ounce can kidney beans
15-ounce can black beans
15-ounce can tomato sauce
14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
15-ounce can vegetable broth

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Customer Service
If you have a question about your micro food processor, call our toll-free customer
service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers
and fill in that information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of
your food processor. This information will help us answer your question much
more quickly.
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of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products or one (1) year for Hamilton Beach
products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we
will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY
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AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with
respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product: glass parts, glass
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