Note:
Let processor do the work. Heavy pressure will not speed up operation
8. After processing food, press the control to OFF or release pulse control. Allow
disc to stop rotating. Twist food chute/cover toward UNLOCK to remove.
9. Carefully pull slice/shred disc and discharge disc if used, off the stem, remove
stem, unlock container by turning it away from its base, and lift container off.
TO USE THE CHOPPING BLADE
1. Place container over center post in base with handle at the left. Turn container
towards base until it drops down into place. Snap bowl in towards base and be
sure locking tab locks into place (A).
2. Grasp chopping blade by its center shaft and slide it down onto center post (B).
3. Place food chute/cover onto container so that its tab is facing base. Twist food
chute/cover in toward base to LOCK until you hear it click into place.
4. Plug cord into an electrical outlet.
5. Place food into container.
6. Press HI, LO or PULSE. When pulsing, hold pulse position for about 2-3
seconds. Check results and repeat for desired consistency. It is better to use
several short operations rather than a single long one unless mixing ingredients
that require longer processing times.
7. After processing food, press control to OFF or release PULSE button. Allow
chopping blade to stop rotating. Twist food chute/cover toward UNLOCK to
remove cover.
8. Grasp blade by its shaft and remove. Unlock container by turning it away from
its base, and lift it off. Empty the processed food.
FOOD PROCESSING TIPS
Liquids
• Hot liquids (not boiling) and hot foods can be processed in container.
• Be sure to process small amounts of liquids — 3 cups or less at a time. Larger
amounts may leak from container.
Meat
• When using the chopping blade for processing meat, cut the meat into
1" (25.4mm) cubes. Do not put more than 10.5 ounces (300g) of meat into
the container at a time.
Food Size, Preparation and Loading
• When using different foods in a recipe, process dry ingredients first and moist
ingredients later. This reduces the number of times container must be washed
and dried.
• You can use the disc in combination with the chopping blade. Just position
chopping blade in bowl and press slice/shred disc with desired side (slice or
shred) down onto hub of chopping blade. Using the 2 parts together can
eliminate having to pre-cut foods into cubes — perfect when shredding and
chopping cheese such as parmesan to get a finer grated result.
Clogging in the continuous flow side chute (Models FP1445, FP1445C, FP1435)
Occasionally sliced or shredded food may clog in the side chute. Follow these
tips to avoid clogging:
• Be sure the stopper is removed entirely when using continuous flow side
chute. It is normal for some pieces to fall into processor container.
• Use a large serving bowl to help catch spatter from side chute and turn bowl as
it fills to prevent food buildup in the exit chute.
• Be sure to use correct side of discharge disc — for leafy vegetables (lettuce,
cabbage, etc.) use tall tab side up; For slicing and shredding other foods, use
short tab side up.
• Clip the food fingers inside the food chute to keep food from tilting and help
achieve even slices.
• If clogging does occur, never stick anything up chute to try to dislodge food.
Shut off and unplug unit. Then unscrew cover/food chute to clear a blockage.
Care and Cleaning
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service
personnel.
Note:
Do not attempt to sharpen the cutting edges of the blades or discs. They are
permanently sharpened at the factory and will be ruined by attempted sharpening.
CLEANING
1. Before cleaning, be sure unit is off and cord is unplugged.
2. Whenever possible, rinse parts immediately after processing for easy cleanup.
3. Wipe base and feet with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Stubborn spots can
be removed by rubbing with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
Do not immerse base in liquid.
4. All removable parts can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher. To remove
food fingers, pull up on clip portion.
• If washing by hand, wash in sudsy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
If necessary, use a small nylon bristle brush to thoroughly clean container
and food chute, continuous flow side chute /cover.
• If washing in a dishwasher, place removable parts on top rack only — not in
or near utensil basket.
• Some staining of parts may occur. Use a paste of 2 tablespoons baking soda/
1 tablespoon water. Then apply to stains and let stand overnight. Rinse and dry.
5. Do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on any plastic or metal parts.
6. Do not allow blades, or discs to soak in water for long periods of time.
Storage
For keeping just processed foods fresh use the included storage lid (models
FP1445 and FP1445C).
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