OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Bravetti Food Processor is an indispensable kitchen tool for blending, chopping, mixing or pureeing when preparing your favorite recipes. For best results, be sure to carefully read all the instructions contained in this book before using this appliance.
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The 400 Watt Power Unit operates on |
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120V., 60Hz. electrical power. Never |
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allow the power unit to become wet when |
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plugged into an electrical outlet. |
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Warning: The power unit should never |
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be immersed in water. |
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Caution: Make sure that the power |
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unit is unplugged from power source |
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and the blades have stopped turning |
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before attaching or removing any |
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accessory. |
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To operate the Power Unit, press on the |
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On/Off Pulse button located on the top of |
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the unit. The Power Unit will stop |
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operating when you remove your finger |
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from the pulse button. (Fig. 7) |
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Important: Do NOT operate the appliance |
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when empty. |
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Using the Food Processor |
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Caution - Blades are sharp. Use extreme |
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caution when handling the blade, always |
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hold it by the plastic hub. Always remove |
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protective blade cover(s) before use. Do |
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not immerse the power unit in water. |
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PROCESSING EXAMPLES WITH THE CHOPPING BLADE:
The processing times indicated below are approximate and also depend on the quantity of the food to be processed and the degree of fineness you require.
INGREDIENTS | MAXIMUM QUANTITIES | OPERATION TIMES | |
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Parsley | 2.5 oz. (70 gr.) | ||
Carrots | 14 oz. (400 gr.) | ||
Tomato (cut in small | 22.9 oz. (650 gr.) | 10 seconds | |
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Fruits (Cut in small pieces) | 17.5 oz. (500 gr.) | 10 | |
Nuts | 10.5 oz. 300 gr.) | ||
Meats* (cut in small | 10.5 oz. (300 gr.) | 10 seconds | |
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Onions (cut in small | 7 oz. (200 gr.) | ||
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Baby foods* | 10.5 oz. (500 gr.) | 10 seconds | |
Chopping Ice | 2 cups (450 gr.) | 15 seconds |
*Always allow food to cool before placing in the bowl.
*Remove all bones before processing.
CLEANING & TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: The Food Processor can be used either with both blades or with the main blade only.
•Place the glass jar onto the
•Insert the main blade onto the blade support in the glass jar and then slide the upper blade onto the shaft of the main blade. (Fig. 2)
•Do NOT try to place the blades onto the power unit and then into the glass jar.
(Fig. 3)
• Add ingredients to be processed.
• Fit the Safety Cover/Splash Guard inFig. 6 position on the glass jar. (Fig. 4 & 5) Make sure that
the Safety Cover/Splash Guard is secure in the glass jar.
•Place the power unit on top of the Safety Cover/Splash Guard making sure that it is securely in place. (Fig. 6) do not attempt to operate the unit without the safety cover/splash guard in place.
•In order to obtain a better quality of chopping, operate the appliance by using a "pulse" method. (Fig. 7) If the ingredients stick to the sides of the jar, dislodge the pieces with a spatula and operate 2 or 3 times using the "pulse" method.
•Do NOT operate the appliance continuously for
Cleaning
•Do NOT immerse the power unit into water or any other liquid. Clean with a damp sponge and cloth and wipe dry.
•The glass jar and the chopping blades may be cleaned in the upper basket of the dishwasher.
•Use extreme caution when cleaning the chopping blade as the blades are very sharp.
•The safety cover/splash guard,
Trouble Shooting
Motor doesn't start or blade doesn't rotate:
•Check that the plug is securely inserted into the electrical outlet.
•Check that the splash guard/safety cover and power unit are securely in place.
Trouble Shooting (cont.)
Food is unevenly chopped:
•Either you are chopping too much food at one time, or the pieces are not small enough. Try cutting the food into smaller pieces of even size and processing smaller amounts per batch.
Food is chopped too fine or is too watery:
•The food has been over processed. Use brief pulses or process for shorter time. Let blade stop completely between pulses.
Food collects on splash guard/safety cover or on the sides of the glass bowl:
•You may be processing too much food. Turn the machine off. When the blade stops rotating, remove the power unit and the splash guard/safety cover. Remove some of the food being processed. Maximum capacity for processing is 6 cups (1500 ml).
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