Black & Decker FP1500 Care & Cleaning, Chopping Guide, Bread Making Tips for the Dough Blade

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3.Do NOT use the Dough Blade to make pie crust. Use the Chopping Blade for pie dough (see recipes).

Bread Making Tips for the Dough Blade

1.For best results, use ingredients at room temperature and be sure the butter is soft.

2.Check the date on the yeast package to be sure it hasn’t expired. Measure flour accurately by spooning it into a measuring cup designed for dry ingredients. Level it off with the straight side of a knife or metal spatula. Do not pack flour by tapping the cup when measuring.

3.Use the amount of liquid and flour in the bread recipe provided as a guide. You can experiment with other favorite yeast bread recipes.

4.You may use bread flour, if you’d prefer. Breads will be taller.

Food Processing Tips/Liquids

•Hot liquids (not boiling) and hot foods can be processed in the Bowl.

•Be sure to process small amounts of liquids - 2 cups or less at a time. Larger amounts may leak from the Bowl.

Care & Cleaning

NOTE: Do not attempt to sharpen the cutting edges of the Chopping Blade or the Reversible Disc. They are permanently sharpened at the factory and will be ruined by attempted sharpening.

1.Before cleaning, be sure the unit is Off and the cord is unplugged.

2.Whenever possible, rinse parts immediately after processing for easy cleanup.

3.Wipe the Base, Control area, and feet with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Stubborn spots can be removed by rubbing with a damp cloth and a mild, non- abrasive cleaner. Do not immerse the Base in liquid.

4.All removable parts can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher, top rack.

•If washing by hand, 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 Slice/Shred 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.

CHOPPING GUIDE

FOOD	AMOUNT	COMMENTS
BABY FOOD	Up to 4 cups	Add up to 4 cups cooked vegetables
		and meat to Bowl, along with
		1/2 cup cooking liquid/broth.
		Process to reach desired fineness.
BREAD CRUMBS	Up to 10 slices	Break either fresh or dry bread
		slices into quarters. Add to Bowl
		and process until finely crumbed.
COOKIE/CRACKER	Up to 10 cups	Use for crumbing graham crackers,
CRUMBS		chocolate or vanilla wafers. Break
		larger crackers into quarters. Add
		to Bowl and process until fine.
CRANBERRIES, MINCED	3 cups	Pulse to chop to desired fineness.
		Can also add sugar to make
		cranberry relish.
EGGS, CHOPPED	Up to 12	Peel, dry and halve hard-cooked
		eggs. Add to Bowl. Pulse to chop,
		checking fineness after 4 - 5 pulses.
GARLIC, MINCED	Up to 5	Drop clove(s) down food chute
		while unit is running.
MEAT, CHOPPED	Up to 2 cups	Cut meat into 1" (2.54 cm) cubes.
(RAW OR COOKED)		Add to Bowl and pulse to chop.
MUSHROOMS, CHOPPED	Up to 20 medium	Halve large ones and add to Bowl.
		Chop to desired fineness.
NUTS, CHOPPED	10 cups	Add to Bowl and process to chop.
ONIONS, CHOPPED	Up to 3 large	Quarter, and add to Bowl. Pulse 1 or
		2 times to coarsely chop. For green
		onions, cut into 1" (2.54 cm) pieces
		and add up to 3 cups.
PARMESAN OR ROMANO	Up to 1-1/2 cups	Allow cheese to reach room
CHEESE, GRATED		temperature. Cut into 1" (2.54 cm)
		cubes. Add to Bowl and process to
		desired fineness.
PARSLEY, CHOPPED	Up to 2 cups	Add to Bowl and pulse to chop to
		desired fineness, about 10 - 15
		seconds Process other herbs in
		same manner (basil, cilantro, mint).
PEPPER, GREEN	Up to 1 pepper	Cut into 1" (2.54 cm) pieces. Add to
CHOPPED		Bowl and pulse to chop.

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