Cuisinart BFP-703A manual General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding

General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding

Food

Long narrow foods like carrots, celery, cucumbers, and zucchini

To Prepare for Slicing

Cut into even lengths about 2.5cm shorter than height of feed tube. Stand pieces upright in feed tube, flat side down, adding enough pieces so they cannot tilt.

To Prepare for Shredding

For long shreds, cut into largest size that will fit sideways in feed tube. Stack in feed tube to about 2.5cm from top. For shorter shreds, stand pieces upright in feed tube, flat side down (as described in slicing column).

Apples, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and	Cut one end flat then cut lengthwise in halves or
other large round fruits and vegetables	quarters. Pack solidly in feed tube to prevent tilting.	Same as slicing. Place in feed tube sideways for
	Fill feed tube to about 2.5cm from top.	longer shreds, or upright for shorter shreds.
	Use light to moderate pressure.
Strawberries, mushrooms, radishes and other small,	Slice off top and bottom, leaving centre section. Place	Radishes shred well.
round fruits and vegetables	in feed tube, flat side down.	Same as slicing.
Cabbage, Iceberg Lettuce	Cut off top & bottom, leaving centre section. Cut into	Do not shred.
	wedges to fit feed tube upright. Remove core. Cut top
	& bottom pieces in similar wedges.

Uncooked meat and poultry (230g maximum at one time)

Use boneless cuts. Cut into feed-tube lengths.	Same as slicing.
Remove skin if desired. Wrap in plastic wrap and put
in freezer until it feels hard when you try to squeeze it
but is still easily pierced through with tip of sharp knife.
Remove plastic wrap and stand upright in feed tube.
Note: Chicken and beef for stir-fries should be sliced
with the grain. Boned, skinned chicken breast will
usually fit when frozen as described above and cut in
half crosswise.

Soft cheeses like Mozzarella	Do not slice	Chill in freezer for 5 minutes before processing.
		Cut into pieces to fit feed tube. Stand pieces in feed
		tube and use light pressure on pusher. Use 120g
		maximum.

Medium-hard cheeses like Cheddar and Swiss	Cut into pieces to fit feed tube. Stand pieces in feed
	tube and use light pressure on pusher.

Same as slicing. Chill 5 minutes in freezer before processing. Use 120g maximum.

Hard cheeses like Parmesan Do not slice. Do not shred.

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