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Tips and Techniques
•
For a more uniform consistency,
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
bowl for the food to be tossed
around.
• This food processor is excellent
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 meats; kneading dough;
or crushing 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
continuously for an extended
period of time, 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 become gummy.
• To slice or shred cheese,
use only firm cheese like
Cheddar or Swiss that has
been chilled for at least 30
minutes. Cheese should be
processed immediately after
being removed from the
refrigerator. Soft cheese like
mozzarella should be placed in
the freezer for 30 minutes prior
to processing to ensure it is firm
enough for shredding.
• 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 cutting
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
Disc attachments are reversible and labeled. The 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. Leave some
space in the bowl to allow ingredients to move for mixing.
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
(slicing side facing vUP) Cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, carrots,
potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoni,
peppers, radishes, firm cheeses (chilled)
Shredding Disc
(shredding side facing UP) Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, cheese (chilled)
FOOD MAXIMUM AMOUNT
Dry ingredients such as crackers or nuts 6 cup to MAX level
Vegetables cut into 2.5cm pieces, fruits quartered 6 cup to MAX level
Grated cheese such as Parmesan or Cheddar,
cubed 6 cup to MAX level
Thick sauces or dips 6 cup to MAX level
Liquids such as marinades or soups 4 to 6 cups