KitchenAid KFP300 User manual

YIP®
Compact
Food
Processor
Instructions
1-800-541-6390
Details Inside

Total Replacement Warranty
We’re so confident the
quality of our products
meets the exacting
standards of
KitchenAid that, if
your food processor
should fail within the first
year of ownership, KitchenAid will
arrange to deliver an identical or
comparable replacement to your door
free of charge and arrange to have your
“failed” food processor returned to us.
Your replacement unit is covered by our
one year full warranty. Please follow
these instructions to receive this quality
service.
If you reside in the United States
and your KitchenAid food processor
should fail within the first year of
ownership, simply call our toll-free
Customer Satisfaction Center at
1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Saturday, Eastern time.
Give the consultant your complete
shipping address. (No P.O. Box
Numbers, please.)
Give the consultant your complete
model and serial number.
KitchenAid will arrange to deliver a
replacement food processor and have your
“failed” food processor returned to us.
Put your “failed” food processor in the
original shipping carton along with a sheet
of paper with your name and address on
it, and proof of purchase (register receipt,
credit card charge slip, etc.)
The consultant will also identify the
Authorized Service Center nearest your
location.
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Table of Contents
Total Replacement Warranty....................................................................................2
Important Safeguards................................................................................................4
Warranty...................................................................................................................6
How To Arrange For Service – USA Only....................................................7
Standard First Year Warranty.......................................................................7
How To Arrange For Service – Outside The USA........................................7
If You Need Service or Assistance...........................................................................8
Electrical Requirements...........................................................................................8
Product Registration Card........................................................................................9
How To Obtain Service.............................................................................................9
Food Processor Features.........................................................................................10
Assembling Your Food Processor...........................................................................12
Operating Your Food Processor..............................................................................14
Disassembling Your Food Processor ......................................................................15
Care and Cleaning..................................................................................................16
Food Processor Tips ...............................................................................................17
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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 put food processor in water or
other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing
food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the food
processor. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the food
processor is not running.
11. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or discs on base without
first putting bowl properly in place.
13. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
14. Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.
15. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
16. This product is designed for household use only.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol
and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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KitchenAid Food Processor Warranty — USA
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Length of
Warranty:
One Year Full warranty
from date of purchase.
KitchenAid
Will Pay For:
Total Replacement
Warranty. (See page 2
for details)
OR
Replacement parts and
repair labor costs to
correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center.
KitchenAid
Will Not Pay For:
A. Repairs when food
processor is used in
other than normal
home use.
B. Damage resulting
from accident,
alteration, misuse or
abuse.
C. Any shipping or
handling costs to
deliver your food
processor to an
Authorized Service
Center.
D. Replacement parts or
repair labor costs for
food processor
operated outside the
50 United States, the
District of Columbia
or Puerto Rico.
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This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for food
processors operated in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. For units
operated in Puerto Rico, the Standard First Year Warranty applies (see page 7) and
is a Limited Warranty because you must pay to ship the mixer to an Authorized
KitchenAid Service Center.

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Standard First Year Warranty
(Required Warranty Service for Puerto Rico)
Take the food processor or ship prepaid
and insured to the nearest Authorized
Service Center (nearest Authorized
Service Center location can be obtained
by calling 1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to
8 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Saturday, Eastern time.) Your
repaired food processor will be returned
to you prepaid and insured. During the
warranty period, all local service must
be handled by an Authorized
KitchenAid Service Center.
After the warranty period you may use
any servicer you like, but we
recommend Authorized KitchenAid
Service. If you are unable to obtain
satisfactory service in this manner,
contact the Customer Satisfaction
Center, KitchenAid Portable
Appliances, P. O. Box 218, St. Joseph,
Michigan 49085-0218. Call toll-free:
1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Saturday,Eastern time.
How To Arrange For Service — Outside The USA
To arrange for service for units operated
outside the 50 United States, District of
Columbia, consult your local KitchenAid
dealer or the store where you purchased
the food processor for information on
how to obtain service locally.
How To Arrange For Service — USA Only
If the food processor is operated in the
50 United States or the District of
Columbia, you may use either the Total
Replacement Warranty program or our
Standard First Year Warranty program.
(See page 2 or page 7.)
Residents of Puerto Rico must use the
Standard First Year Warranty program.
You may also use the information listed
under Standard First Year Warranty to
arrange for service after your warranty
expires.

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If You Need Service or Assistance
KEEP A COPY OF THE SALES
RECEIPT SHOWING THE DATE OF
PURCHASE. PROOF OF PURCHASE
WILL ASSURE YOU OF
IN-WARRANTY SERVICE.
If your food processor should
malfunction or fail to operate,
check the following:
- Is the food processor plugged in?
- Are all the interlock switches engaged?
- Is the fuse in the circuit to the food
processor in working order? If you
have a circuit breaker box, be sure the
circuit is closed.
- Try unplugging and waiting
15-20 minutes before re-plugging
the food processor.
- If the problem is not due to one of the
above items, see “How To Arrange For
Service,” on page 7 .
- DO NOT return the food processor to
the retailer as they do not provide
service.
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Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 A.C. only.
Hertz: 60
15-amp branch circuit.
The electrical rating listed on the unit is
based on the attachment that draws the
greatest load. Other attachments might
draw significantly less power or current.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electrical shock, this plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Product Registration Card
Before you use your food processor,
please fill out and mail your product
registration card packed with the unit.
This card will enable us to contact you
in the unlikely event of a product safety
notification, and assist us in complying
with the provisions of the Consumer
Product Safety Act. THIS CARD DOES
NOT VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.
Keep a copy of the sales receipt showing
the date of purchase of your food
processor. PROOF OF PURCHASE
WILL ASSURE YOU OF
IN-WARRANTY SERVICE.
Please complete the following for your
personal records:
Model Number ______________________________________________________
Date Purchased______________________________________________________
Store Name _________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________
Phone _____________________________________________________________
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How To Obtain Service
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE FOR
UNITS OPERATED IN THE 50
UNITED STATES, DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA AND PUERTO RICO
1.Call toll-free 1-800-541-6390 to
arrange for service, or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances,
P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI
49085-0218.
2.Look in your local phone directory
Yellow Pages, under “Appliances,
Small - Repair and Service.”
3.Parts and Attachments for your mixer
can also be obtained by calling
1-800-541-6390.

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KFP300/KFP350 Food Processor Features
Sabatier*Stainless
Steel Multipurpose
Blade
Attachment stem for use
with slicing/shredding disc
and mini bowl blade
Heavy Duty
Power Base
Food Pusher
Work Bowl Cover
and Feed Tube
Work Bowl
Mini Bowl and
Sabatier*
Stainless Steel
Mini Blade
(KFP350 only)
Reversible
Slicing/Shredding Disc
Spatula
* Registered trademark of Societe Maxime Girard Due to continual product improvement, design
specifications subject to change without notice.

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KFP300/KFP350 Food Processor Features
KitchenAid quality means this food
processor was built and tested to meet
high KitchenAid standards for optimum
performance and long, trouble-free life.
The KFP300 and KFP350 have all the
quality features you expect from
KitchenAid in a compact design that
takes up less counter space.
Food Pusher fits easily into feed tube.
Work Bowl Cover and Feed Tube
are easy to assemble and clean.
Work Bowl features a smooth design
for easy assembly and cleaning, and
5 cup capacity.
Mini Bowl and
Mini Blade are
perfect for small
chopping and
mixing jobs without
soiling the large
work bowl. The
mini blade is made
of the same high quality stainless steel
as the multipurpose blade. Standard
only with the KFP350.
Reversible
Slicing/Shredding
Disc is a precision
sharp slicing blade on
one side and when
turned over can shred
most firm fruits, vegetables and cheeses
into even uniform shreds.
Attachment Shaft is designed to be
used with both the reversible
slicing/shredding disc and the mini
bowl blade.
Stainless Steel
Multipurpose Blade
is the workhorse blade
used most often. It
chops, minces, blends, mixes and
emulsifies in a matter of seconds.
Heavy Duty Power Base with Clean
Touch ON/OFF/PULSE control pads
and Electronic Processing Sensor to
give you consistent speed every time.
The smooth compact base is easy to
clean and doesn’t take up too much
counter space.

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1. Before using your food processor for
the first time, wash the work bowl,
work bowl cover, mini bowl, feed
tube pusher and blades either by
hand or in the dishwasher, see Care
and Cleaning, page 16.
2. Place power base on a dry level
counter with the controls facing
forward. Do not plug unit in until
completely assembled.
3. Place work bowl on power base,
fitting the center opening over the
power base shaft, making sure the
handle is just to the left of center.
4. Grasp the work bowl handle and turn
to the right until it locks into
position.
5. Select blade or disc.
–To use the multipurpose blade,
place the blade on the power base
shaft. It may be necessary to rotate
the blade slightly so that it is
properly aligned and falls into place.
–To use the reversible slicing/
shredding disc,
grasp the disc
with fingers
away from
slicing or
shredding
blades. Use
care; blades
are sharp. Fit
center opening
of disc over top of attachment stem.
Turn stem counterclockwise to lock
into place. Place assembled disc on
power base
shaft. It may
be necessary
to rotate the
disc slightly so
that it is
properly
aligned and
falls into
place.
Assembling Your Food Processor
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Cut Hazard
Handle blades carefully.
Failure to do so can result in
cuts.
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MODEL KFP350 ONLY
–To use Mini Bowl, position Mini
Bowl on power base shaft. Fit center
opening of mini blade over top of
attachment stem. Use caution; blades
are sharp. Turn stem counter-
clockwise to lock into place. Place
assembled mini blade on the power
base shaft. It may be necessary to
rotate bowl and blade slightly so that
it is properly aligned and falls into
place.
6. Place the work bowl cover on the
work bowl with the feed tube just to
the left of the work bowl handle.
Grasp the feed tube and turn the
cover to the right until it locks into
place.
NOTE: Your KitchenAid Food
Processor features a double interlock
safety system to insure that the unit
will not operate unless the work bowl
and the work bowl cover are properly
aligned with the power base.
NOTE: Never attach the cover to the
work bowl before the work bowl has
been positioned on the power base.
Damage to the work bowl may result.
7. Fit the pusher into the feed tube and
plug the unit into an electrical outlet.
NOTE: Never try to remove the work
bowl before unlocking the work
bowl cover (turning the work bowl
cover to the left). Damage to the
work bowl may result.
Assembling Your Food Processor
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• Before operating the food processor,
be sure the work bowl, blades and
work bowl cover are properly
assembled on the power base (see
page 12).
• The Clean Touch OFF/ON/PULSE
control pads take just a touch of your
finger for optimum control and
convenience in operating the food
processor. By touching the ON control
pad, the unit will run continuously
until you touch the OFF control pad.
• The PULSE control pad helps to
better regulate the degree of
processing. By alternately pressing
and releasing the PULSE pad, the
food processor will be quickly turned
on and off. This allows you to control
the exact length and frequency of
processing since the KitchenAid food
processor performs in just a matter of
seconds.
NOTE: If unit fails to operate, check
to be sure that both the work bowl
and cover are properly positioned on
the power base. See Assembling Your
Food Processor, page 12.
• To stop your food processor, press the
OFF control pad. Wait until the blade
or disc has come to a complete stop
before removing the work bowl cover.
Be sure you push the OFF pad before
removing the work bowl cover or
unplugging the unit.
AUTOMATIC BRAKE: When the
food processor is turned OFF, the
automatic brake stops the action of the
blade or disc within seconds. The brake
provides an additional measure of safety
as you remove the work bowl cover.
• Cut food to fit feed tube vertically or
horizontally. Pack feed tube securely
in order to keep food positioned
properly. Use the food pusher to apply
even downward pressure to process
the food.
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Operating Your Food Processor
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Rotating Blade Hazard
Always use food
pusher.
Keep fingers out of
openings.
Keep away from
children.
Failure to do so can
result in amputation or
cuts.
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Disassembling Your Food Processor
1. Turn the work bowl cover to the left
and remove.
2. Remove multipurpose blade or disc
before removing bowl. To remove
disc, place two fingers under each
side of the disc and lift straight up.
Remove multipurpose blade by lifting
straight up.
3. Turn the work bowl to the left to
unlock it from the base. Lift up to
remove.
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Care and Cleaning
• Always make sure OFF pad has been
pushed and unplug food processor
before cleaning. Wipe food processor
base with a warm, sudsy cloth. Wipe
clean with a damp cloth. Dry with a
soft cloth.
• All other parts of your KitchenAid
food processor are dishwasher safe.
Be sure to load them away from
exposed heating elements in the
dishwasher. If washing the processor
parts by hand avoid the use of
abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.
They may scratch or cloud the work
bowl and cover. Use care when
washing blades and discs by
hand; they are very sharp.
Thoroughly rinse and dry all parts
after washing.
• Wipe cord with warm, sudsy cloth;
then wipe with a damp cloth. Dry with
a soft cloth.
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• Always store the work bowl and work
bowl cover in the unlocked position
when not in use to prevent damage to
the interlock system. Store
disassembled discs and blades in a
safe location, out of the reach of
children.
• If any plastic parts should discolor
due to the types of food processed,
simply clean with a light bleach
solution, following the directions on
the bleach container.
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Cut Hazard
Handle blades carefully.
Failure to do so can result in
cuts.
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Food Processing at a Glance
USING THE MULTIPURPOSE BLADE
Type of Food
To chop fresh fruits or
vegetables.
To mince garlic or to
chop fresh herbs or small
quantities of vegetables.
To chop cooked or raw
meat, poultry or seafood.
To grate hard cheeses,
such as Parmesan or
Romano.
To chop nuts or make nut
butters.
To puree cooked fruits
and vegetables (except
potatoes).
To chop dried or sticky
fruits.
To make bread, cookie or
cracker crumbs.
To finely chop citrus peel.
Preparation
Peel, core and/or remove
seeds. Cut into 3⁄4-inch
pieces.
Peel garlic. Be sure fresh
herbs are dry.
Be sure food is very cold.
Cut into 3⁄4-inch pieces.
Never attempt to process
cheese that cannot be
pierced with the tip of a
sharp knife. Cut cheese
into 1⁄2-inch pieces.
Add 1⁄4cup liquid from
recipe per cup of food.
Be sure food is cold. Add
1⁄4cup flour from recipe
per 1⁄2cup fruit.
Break food into 1 to
2-inch pieces.
With sharp knife, peel
colored portion (without
white membrane) from
citrus. Cut into small
strips.
Processing
Process food to desired
size using short pulses.
With processor running,
add food through feed
tube. Process until
chopped. For best results,
be sure work bowl is dry.
Process up to 1⁄2pound at
a time using short pulses,
1 to 2 seconds each time.
Process up to 4 ounces at
a time, using short pulses
until coarsely chopped.
Process continuously
until finely grated.
Process up to 11⁄2cups of
nuts to desired texture
using short pulses. For
nut butters, pulse several
times first, then
continuously until
smooth. Store in
refrigerator.
Process food using short
pulses until finely
chopped. Process
continuously until desired
texture is reached.
Process fruit using short
pulses until desired
texture is reached.
Process until fine. For
larger pieces, pulse 2 to 3
times first, then process
until fine.
Combine peel with at
least 1⁄2cup granulated
sugar from recipe.
Process until finely
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HELPFUL TIPS FOR THE MULTIPURPOSE BLADE
Food Processing at a Glance
• Organize processing tasks to minimize
bowl cleanup. Process dry or firm
ingredients before liquid ingredients.
• Do not overfill the work bowl or mini
bowl. For thin mixtures, fill work bowl
up to 1⁄3to 1⁄2full. For thicker mixtures,
fill work bowl up to 2⁄3full. The
maximum amount of liquid which can
be processed is 2 cups. The work
bowl can hold up to 11⁄2cups of solid
foods to be chopped. Use the mini
bowl for up to 2⁄3cup of liquid or
3⁄4cup of solids.
• Let food drop to the bottom of the
work bowl between pulses. This will
allow food to redistribute and give
more even and uniform results.
• Liquid can be added to foods during
processing by adding it through the
open feed tube.
• To capitalize on the speed of the
processor, drop ingredients to be
chopped through the feed tube while
the processor is running, whether
using the work bowl or the mini bowl.
• To prepare mashed potatoes, shred
hot cooked potatoes using the
shredding disc. Exchange shredding
disc for multipurpose blade. Add
softened butter, milk and seasonings.
Pulse 3 to 4 times, 2 to 3 seconds
each time, until smooth and milk is
absorbed. Do not overprocess.
• When preparing a cake or cookie
batter or quick bread, use the
multipurpose blade to cream fat and
sugar first. Add dry ingredients last.
Place nuts and fruit on top of flour
mixture to prevent overchopping.
Process nuts and fruits, using short
pulses, until blended with other
ingredients. Do not overprocess.
• To melt chocolate, combine chocolate
and sugar from recipe in work bowl.
Process until finely chopped. Heat
liquid from recipe. With processor
running pour hot liquid through feed
tube. Process until smooth.
NOTE: Your food processor is not
designed to perform the following
functions:
-Grind coffee beans, grains or hard
spices.
-Grind bones or other inedible parts
of food.
-Liquefy raw fruits or vegetables.
-Slice hard-cooked eggs or unchilled
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Type of Food
To slice or shred fruits or
vegetables that are long
and slender, such as
celery, carrots or
bananas.
To slice or shred fruits or
vegetables that are round,
such as onions, apples or
green peppers.
To slice or shred fruits or
vegetables that are small,
such as strawberries,
mushrooms or radishes.
To shred spinach or other
leaves.
To shred firm and soft
cheeses.
To slice uncooked meat
or poultry.
Preparation
Cut food to fit feed tube
vertically or horizontally.
Pack feed tube securely
in order to keep food
positioned properly.
Peel, core and/or remove
seeds. Cut into halves or
quarters to fit feed tube.
Some foods are easier to
insert onto tube from the
bottom.
Position food vertically or
horizontally in layers in
feed tube. Fill feed tube
in order to keep food
positioned properly.
Stack leaves. Roll up and
stand in feed tube.
Firm cheese should be
very cold. For best results
with soft cheeses, such as
mozzarella, freeze 10 to
15 minutes before
processing. Cut to fit feed
tube.
Cut or roll food to fit feed
tube. Wrap and freeze
food until firm to the
touch, about 30 minutes
to 2 hours, depending
upon thickness of food.
Check to be sure you can
still pierce food with the
tip of a sharp knife. If not,
allow to thaw slightly.
Processing
Process using even
pressure.
Process using even
pressure.
Process using even
pressure.
Process using even
pressure.
Process using even
pressure.
Process using even
pressure.
USING THE SLICING OR SHREDDING DISC
Food Processing at a Glance
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HELPFUL HINTS FOR THE SLICING/SHREDDING DISC
Type of Food
To slice cooked meat or
poultry, including salami,
pepperoni, etc.
To julienne or match
stick strips of vegetables
and fruits.
Preparation
Food should be very cold.
Cut in pieces to fit feed
tube.
Cut food to fit tube
horizontally. Process
using even pressure to
make plank-like slices.
Restack slices and
position vertically or
horizontally in feed tube.
Processing
Process using firm, even
pressure.
Process using even
pressure.
USING THE SLICING OR SHREDDING DISC
• Position slicing or shredding disc so
that cutting surface is just to the right
of the feed tube to allow blade a full
rotation before contacting food.
• Different foods require varying
degrees of pressure for best shredding
and slicing results. In general, use
light pressure for soft, delicate foods
( strawberries, tomatoes, etc.),
moderate pressure for medium foods
(zucchini, potatoes, etc.) and firmer
pressure for harder foods ( carrots,
apples, hard cheeses, partially frozen
meats, etc.).
• Soft and medium-hard cheeses may
spread out or roll up on the shredding
disc. To avoid this, shred only well-
chilled cheese.
• When shredded or sliced food piles
up on one side of the bowl, stop the
processor and redistribute food using
the spatula.
• When food quantity reaches rim of
work bowl, remove it and then
continue processing.
• A few larger pieces of food may
remain on top of the disc after slicing
or shredding. If desired, cut these by
hand and add to mixture.
• Sometimes single foods, such as
carrots or celery, fall over in the feed
tube, resulting in an uneven slice. To
minimize this, position food at the
right side of the feed tube, or cut food
in several pieces and put all pieces in
feed tube together to help hold each
other in position.
Food Processing at a Glance