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User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable
parts. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be
performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
CAUTION: The Blades are sharp! Handle with care! Use extreme
care when handling the Blades. Do not touch the Blades with your
fingers. The Blades are very sharp and can cause injury if touched.
CAUTION: Never place Processor Power Base in water or any
other liquid.
1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning. Make sure the Chopping
Blade or Blade Holder Assembly has completely stopped before any
disassembly.
2. Remove all attachments.
3. Wash the Processor Bowl, Lid with Feed Chute, Food Pusher, Blade
Holder, Blade Holder Stem, Slicing/Shredding Blades, Chopping
Blade and Spatula in warm soapy water. Removable parts may also
be cleaned in the dishwasher. Load parts on the top rack away from
the dishwasher heating coil.
4.
Never immerse the Processor Power Base in water or any
other liquid.
If necessary, wipe exterior surface with a soft, damp
cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly.
Storage
Unplug and clean the unit. Push the cord into the Cord Storage area
located on the underside of the appliance. Never wrap the cord around
the appliance. The appliance should be stored in a clean, dry place.
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Food Processing Hints
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Chopping
- For best results, cut or tear food into pieces approxi-
mately equal in size before processing. The finished results will be
more uniform. Consistent processing results are achieved if the con-
tainer has 2 to 8 cups of fruits or vegetables.
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Mincing
- Pre-cooked meat into cubes approximately 1-inch square.
•
Fruits and Vegetables
- Before processing fruits and vegetables,
clean and cut into 1-inch pieces.
•
Mixing
- Quantities that can be processed within the Processing Bowl
will vary depending upon the density of the ingredients being used.
•
Adding Ingredients
-Liquid ingredients may be added while the
processor is operating by pouring through the Feed Tube in the Cover.
•
Using the Feed Tube
- The most important factor for successful slic-
ing and shredding is the way in which the food is packed into the
Feed Tube. The Feed Tube should always be packed firmly to allow
each piece of food to support the others. There will always be a small
portion of food left unprocessed between the Food Pusher and the
Blade.
Caution:
Never use fingers or other utensils to push food down the
Feed Chute. Always use the Food Pusher.
•
Slicing and Shredding
- Cut all ingredients to a size that fits com-
fortably into the Feed Tube. Pack the Feed Tube and, while holding
food steady and upright with the Food Pusher, press down evenly
until all ingredients are sliced or shredded. Do not use excessive force
or you may damage the Food Processor.
Long Slices:
Pack food items horizontally in Feed Tube.
Short Slices:
Pack food items vertically in Feed Tube.
Shredding:
For best results remember that softer foods such as
cheese (Cheddar, mozzarella or Swiss) should be well chilled before
processing. Harder foods such as Parmesan or Romano cheese
should be at room temperature before processing.
Note:
When grat-
ing Parmesan cheese do not apply excessive pressure to the Food
Pusher.
