4.
It is highly recommended that all removable parts are washed by hand. However,
the removable parts can be washed in a dishwasher
–
Wash in hot, sudsy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. If necessary, use a small
nylon bristle brush to thoroughly clean the bowl and food chute/cover. This
type of brush will also help prevent cutting yourself on the chopping blade and
the slicing/shredding disc.
–
If washing in a dishwasher, place removable parts on the top rack only
– not
in or near the utensil basket
5.
Do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on any plastic or metal parts.
6.
Do not fill the bowl with boiling water or place any of the parts in boiling water.
Some foods, such as carrots, may temporarily stain the bowl. To remove stains,
make a paste of 1 tablespoon baking soda and two tablespoons warm water. Apply
the paste to the stains and rub with a cloth, rinse in sudsy water and dry the baking
soda.
SHREDDING GUIDE
FOOD
COMMENTS
CABBAGE
Use shredding disc for very fine cabbage or slaw. Cut into pieces to fit
chute. Shred using light pressure. Empty bowl as cabbage reaches disc.
CARROTS
Position in chute and shred.
POTATOES
Position in chute. Cut large potatoes in half or quarters.
ZUCCHINI
Cut to fit chute, either lengthwise or horizontally.
SLICING GUIDE
FOOD
COMMENTS
APPLE
Quarter and stack horizontally in chute. Use firm pressure.
CABBAGE
For coarsely shredded results, use slicing side of disc. Cut into pieces
to fit chute. Empty bowl as cabbage reaches disc.
CARROTS
Cut into 10cm lengths and pack in chute, alternating thick and thin
ends.
CELERY
Remove string, cut stalks into thirds, pack chute for best results.
CUCUMBER
Cut to fit chute if necessary.
NUTS
For coarsely chopped results, fill chute with nuts and slice.
ONIONS
Quarter and fill chute, positioning onions upright for coarsely chopped
results.
PEACHES/PEARS
Halve or quarter and core. Position upright in chute and slice using
light pressure.
PEPPERS, GREEN
Halve and seed. Fit pepper up bottom of chute, squeezing slightly to fit
if necessary. Cut large ones into quarters or strips, depending on
desired results. Slice using moderate pressure.
PEPPERONI
Cut into 8cm lengths. Remove inedible casing. Slice 2 pieces at a time
using firm pressure.
POTATOES
Peel if desired. Position in chute, cutting large potatoes in halves or
thirds.
STRAWBERRIES Arrange berries on their sides for lengthwise slices.
TOMATOES
Use small tomatoes for whole slices, halve if necessary. Use gentle, but
firm pressure.
TURNIPS
Peel. Cut turnips to fit chute.
ZUCCHINI
Slice off ends. Use small squash for whole slices; halve larger ones to
fit chute.