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CHOPPING GUIDE
FOOD
AMOUNT
COMMENTS
BABY FOOD
Up to 4 cups
Add up to 4 cups (1000 ml)
(1000 ml)
cooked vegetables and/or meat to
container, along with ¼ cup
(60 ml) liquid per cup of solid
food, process continuously
to desired fineness.
BREAD CRUMBS
Up to 5 slices
Cut either fresh or dry bread slices
into 1½-2 inch pieces
(3.75 & 5 cm). Add to container
and process to fine crumbs.
COOKIE/CRACKER
Up to 5 cups
Use for crumbing graham
CRUMBS
(1250 ml)
crackers, chocolate or vanilla
wafers. Break larger crackers into
1½-2 inch (3.75 & 5 cm) pieces.
Add to container and process
until fine.
CRANBERRIES,
3 cups
Pulse to chop to desired fineness.
MINCED
(750 ml)
Can also add sugar to make
cranberry relish.
EGGS, CHOPPED
Up to 12
Peel, dry and halve hard-cooked
eggs. Add to container. Pulse to
chop, checking fineness after
4 - 5 pulses.
GARLIC, MINCED
Up to 12
Be sure container is dry.
Drop clove(s) down food Chute
while unit is running.
MEAT, CHOPPED
Up to 2 cups
Cut the very cold meat into 1"
(RAW OR COOKED)
(500 ml)
(2.54 cm) cubes. Add to bowl
and pulse to chop.
MUSHROOMS,
Up to 12 medium Halve large ones and add
CHOPPED
to container. Pulse to desired
fineness.
NUTS, CHOPPED
3 cups
Add to container and pulse
(750 ml)
to chop.
• If washing in a dishwasher, place removable parts on top rack only.
• Some staining of parts may occur. Use a paste of 2 tablespoons (60 ml)
baking soda 1 tablespoon (30 ml) 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.
Bread Making Tips for the Dough Blade
1. For best results, use ingredients at room temperature and be sure the butter
is soft.
2. Check the date on the yeast package to be sure it hasn’t expired. Measure
flour accurately by spooning it into a measuring cup designed for dry
ingredients.
Level it off with the straight side of a knife or metal spatula. Do not pack flour
by tapping the cup when measuring.
Note:
Maximum amount of flour to be used is 6 cups (1500 ml) of all-purpose or
bread flour or 3 ½ cups (875 ml) of whole grain flour.
3. You may use bread flour, if you’d prefer. Breads will be taller.
FOOD PROCESSING TIPS
Liquids
• Hot liquids (not boiling) and hot foods can be processed in container.
• Be sure to process small amounts of liquids — 2 cups or less at a time.
Larger amounts will leak from container.
Dry Ingredients
• When preparing cookie, cake batter or quick bread, use the chopping blade
to cream butter or shortening and sugar first. Add dry ingredients last. Place
nuts and fruits on top of dry ingredients to prevent over chopping. Process
using short pulses until blended. Do not over process.
Meat
• When using the chopping blade for processing meat, cut the meat into
1" (2.54cm) cubes. Do not put more than ½ lb. (227g) of meat into the
container at a time. Chop on pulse to the size desired.
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.
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.
• 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.
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