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Storing Your Food Processor

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Processing Bowl storage

1Fit the Processor Bowl and Spindle as detailed previously, in figures 1, and 2.

2Place the Universal S-Blade over the Spindle and snap into place.

3Place the Variable Slicing blade over the Spindle, see figure 6, and then fit the processing cover to the processing bowl. Do not lock the cover onto the bowl, simply place it on top without locking (for storage only - see figure 7).

4Place the food pusher in the feed tube.

Cord storage

The power cord can be stored by pushing it into the back of the motor base.

figure 11

•For consistent results, you should try to process pieces of food that are approximately equal in size. When you break, cut or tear food into uniform pieces before you begin processing, the finished results will be more uniform. More consistent processing results are achieved if the container is not overloaded.

•Pre-cut meat into cubes approximately 1” square. It is best to process very cold meat (not frozen). Always use the Pulse button in 2 second increments.

•When processing vegetables such as onions, peel and quarter or cut large vegetables into eighths.

•When processing herbs or garlic cloves, best results are achieved when using the Mini Bowl (purchased separately). Herbs must be dry prior to processing.

•The quantities that can be processed within the Processing Bowl will vary with the density of the mixture.

•When various recipes require dry ingredients such as flour, add them directly into the Processing Bowl before processing. There is no need to sift ingredients when using your food processor. Liquid ingredients may be added while the processor is operating by pouring through the Feed Tube in the processor cover.

•When processing sauces or semi-liquid ingredients, stop the food processor and scrape down the container sides with the spatula provided.

•When slicing, shredding and grating, cut all ingredients to a size that fits comfortably 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.

Warning: Never use fingers to push food down the feed tube. Always use the food pusher.

•For best results when slicing, 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. When using the Variable Slicing Disc, excessive force will cause food to be sliced unevenly. Only slight pressure is needed from the food pusher when using this attachment.