How to Use, Controls, Chopping Blade E | Black & Decker FP1611SCKT

How to Use

This product is for household use only.

•Before first use, unpack the product and remove packing material. Handle sharp chopping blade and slice/shred discs carefully.

•Wash all parts except base.

Important: For warranty verification, please do not remove line cord sticker.

Note: Do not attempt to chop ice in this food processor; it will damage container and dull chopping blade. This unit will not whip cream, beat egg whites to a desirable volume, grind coffee beans or spices with a high oil content, or slice or shred hard-cooked eggs, marshmallows, or soft cheeses.

CONTROLS

HIGH or LOW — When these buttons are pressed, unit runs continuously until OFF button is pressed.

OFF — Processor should always be left in OFF position when unit is not in use. PULSE — PULSE button must be pressed and held for unit to operate. When released, unit will stop. Use PULSE for short processing tasks, such as chopping nuts, raw meats, or vegetables. This lets you check processed results and control the fineness.

Important: For your protection, this unit has an Interlock system. The processor won't operate unless container is properly locked onto base. Be sure to to attach the container to the base before attaching the food chute/cover. The tab on cover must be correctly locked into the slot on base. Be sure cover is turned fully into slot toward LOCK until you hear it click into place. Do not attempt to operate unit without container and cover correctly locked in place. Be sure base is on a flat, dry, clean surface before you begin processing.

SLICING/SHREDDING DISCS

Either the slice/shred disc or the extra-thin slice/fine shred disc may be used for slicing or shredding, depending on

consistency desired.

1. Place container over center post in base with handle at left. Turn container toward base until it drops down into

A place. Turn container counterclockwise until it locks into place (Handle aligns with High speed button) (A).

	2. Place the disc stem onto the center post in the container,
	then grasp the slice/shred disc by its hub and push it
B	down onto the disc stem.

For slicing - Slicing blade is raised (B).

	For shredding – Shredding holes are raised (C).
	3. Place food chute/cover onto container with food tube to
C	the left of the handle. Twist food chute/cover
	counterclockwise until you hear it click into place and
	LOCK. Arrow on handle aligns with arrow on the chute/
	cover (D).

4.Plug cord into an electrical outlet. Use the Food Guide to help you prepare food for slice/shred processing.

5.Fill food chute with food and position the pusher over food.

6.Firmly press the HIGH or LOW speed button, then press down lightly but firmly on food pusher.

Note: Let processor do the work. Heavy pressure will not speed up operation.

7.After processing food, press the control to OFF. Allow disc to stop rotating. Twist food chute/cover clockwise to UNLOCK and remove.

8.Carefully pull slice/shred disc off the stem, remove stem, unlock container by turning it clockwise, and lift it off.

CHOPPING BLADE (E)

1. Place container over center post in base with handle at the left. Turn container toward base until it drops down into place. Turn container counterclockwise until it locks into place (Handle aligns with High speed button) (A).

2. Grasp chopping blade by its center shaft and slide it down onto center post (F).

E	3. Place food into container.

4. Place food chute/cover onto container with food tube to the left of the handle. Twist food chute/cover

counterclockwise until you hear it click into place and

LOCK (D).

5. Plug cord into an electrical outlet.

		6. Press HIGH, LOW or PULSE. When pulsing, hold pulse
		position for about 2-3 seconds at a time. Check results
	F	and repeat for desired consistency. It is better to use
	F	several short operations rather than a single long one,
		several short operations rather than a single long one,
		unless mixing ingredients that require longer processing
		times.

7.After processing food, press control to OFF or release PULSE button. Allow chopping blade to stop rotating. Twist food chute/cover clockwise to UNLOCK and remove cover.

8.Grasp blade by its shaft and remove. Unlock container by turning it clockwise, and lift it off. Empty the processed food.

Note: You can empty the contents of the container without removing the chopping blade. From the bottom place one finger through the center opening to hold the blade in place. Invert container or use a spatula to remove food.

DOUGH BLADE (G)

Important: Follow the instructions under "CHOPPING BLADE" to install and remove the dough blade.

	1. The dough blade can be used to make yeast breads,
	pizza dough, or yeast rolls that are made with 3 cups
	(750 ml)
G	of flour or more. Use the 2 dough recipes in this manual
G	as a guide when making bread or pizza dough. Be sure
	to add liquid ingredients slowly as the dough will not form
	properly if liquid is added too fast.

2.You may have to stop the unit at times to scrape down the sides of the processing bowl.

3.Do NOT use the dough blade to make pie crust. Use the chopping blade for pie pastry (see recipes).

FP1611SCKT specifications

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