Hamilton Beach 70722-CN, Manual

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Tips and Techniques

•  For a more uniform consistency, 

start with pieces of food that 

are similar in size. Cut food 

into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces 

before processing with  

chopping/mixing blade and 

leave room in bowl for the 

food to be tossed around.

•  This food processor is 

excellent to chop, mix, slice, 

or shred most foods by using 

chopping/mixing blade and 

reversible/shredding disc.  Use 

dough blade for kneading 

dough.  However, to maintain 

peak performance, do not 

use your food processor for 

the following: grinding grain, 

coffee beans, or spices; slicing 

frozen meats; or crushing ice.

•  When chopping foods, pulsing 

on and off will produce the 

best results.

•  Operating time will depend  

on quantity of food being 

processed. Most foods can be 

sliced, chopped, or shredded 

in seconds. If unit is operated 

continuously for an extended 

period of time, let the processor 

rest about 4 minutes before 

continuing.

•  Do not puree or mash starchy 

vegetables like potatoes as 

they are easily overprocessed 

and will become gummy.

•  To slice or shred cheese, use 

only firm cheese like Cheddar 

or Swiss that has been chilled 

for at least 30 minutes. 

Cheese should be processed 

immediately after being 

removed from the refrigerator. 

Soft cheese like mozzarella 

should be placed in the 

freezer for 30 minutes prior to 

processing to ensure it is firm 

enough for shredding.

•  The reversible slicing/shredding 

disc has a slicing blade on one 

side and shredding teeth on 

the other. The name stamped 

on the blade, facing up, is the 

function selected. Place on 

motor shaft with desired  

cutting edge facing up.

•  To julienne vegetables, slice 

and then remove from bowl. 

Restack the vegetables. Pack 

into food chute with slices 

vertical. Slice again to make 

matchstick-cut vegetables.

Processing Charts

Disc attachments are reversible and labeled. The label should face  

up for the desired function. When using disc attachments, do not 

process past the MAX LEVEL on the bowl.

For best results do not exceed the following amounts when  

chopping, mincing, or pureeing with the chopping/mixing blade. Leave some 

space in the bowl to allow ingredients to move for  

mixing

ATTACHMENT

Chopping/Mixing Blade 

Slicing Disc 

(slicing side facing UP) 

Shredding Disc 

(shredding side facing UP)

FOODS

Chop: nuts, meat, garlic, onions, peppers, 

celery, herbs, bread (for crumbs), crackers

Mince/Puree: vegetables, fruit

Mix: salad dressings

Puree: soups, sauces

Grate: cheese, such as Parmesan (chilled)
Cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, carrots, 

potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoni, 

peppers, radishes, firm cheeses (chilled)
Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, cheese 

(chilled)

FOOD

Dry ingredients such as crackers or nuts
Vegetables cut into 2.5cm pieces, fruits quartered
Grated cheese such as Parmesan or Cheddar, 

cubed
Thick sauces or dips
Liquids such as marinades or soups

MAXIMUM MOUNT

6 cup to MAX level
6 cup to MAX level
6 cup to MAX level 

6 cup to MAX level
4 to 6 cups