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USING THE FOOD CHOPPER
MULTIPURPOSE BLADE RECOMMENDATIONS CHART
SUGGESTED FOOD FOOD PREPARATION AMOUNT SETTING
RAW FRUITS
AND VEGETABLES Cut into 1-inch pieces Up to 3 cups 2
COOKED FRUITS
AND VEGETABLES Cut into 1-inch pieces Up to 2�5 cups 2
MEAT
Meat should be raw, and cut into
1-inch pieces for best processing
results�
Up to 0�7 pound
(317g) at one
time
2
HERBS AND SPICES Add herbs and spices as they are;
no preparation needed� Up to 4 cups 2
BREAD, COOKIES,
OR CRACKERS
Break bread, crackers, or cookies
into pieces that fit into the bowl
before processing�
Up to 4 cups 2
NUTS Add shelled nuts as they are; no
preparation needed (up to 3 cups)� Up to 2�5 cups 2
TIP: For better consistency, or to achieve coarsely chopped results, use the Pulse operation�
Use the multipurpose blade to chop raw fruits, vegetables, or nuts and to
mince parsley, chives, or garlic for easy preparation in your favorite recipes�
Purée cooked fruit or vegetables to make baby food, or to use as bases for
soups or sauces� You can also make bread crumbs or grind raw meat�
NOTE: For best results, larger food items should be cut to approximately 1-inch cubes before
processing� This step also allows processing of more food at a single time�
IMPORTANT: Do not process coffee beans or hard spices such as nutmeg, which may damage
the Food Chopper�
NOTE: Do not exceed continuous 30 seconds continuous operation�
WHISKING ACCESSORY RECOMMENDATIONS CHART
The whisking accessory can be used to incorporate air into foods such as
eggs, egg whites, heavy cream, mayonnaise, etc� Use the drizzle basin and
pour spout to easily make mayonnaise or dressings�
SUGGESTED FOOD FOOD PREPARATION AMOUNT SETTING
EGGS AND EGG WHITES
Remove eggs from shells; separate
yolks from whites as needed; use
1/8 tsp cream of tartar per egg�
Up to 1�5
cups 1
HEAVY CREAM Add cream and desired flavors to
work bowl� Up to 1 cup 2
EMULSIONS
(MAYONNAISE, AIOLI,
SALAD DRESSING)
Add ingredients to work bowl; use
the drizzle basin while mixing to
add oils�
Up to 1�5
cups 2
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE FOOD CHOPPER:
Visit www.kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring
recipes, and tips on how to use your Food Chopper�
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