P R E P A R I N G F O O D F O R
S L I C I N G A N D S H R E D D I N G
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Round fruits and vegetables Before processing onions, apples and other large, round fruits and vegetables, trim them with a knife. Cut the bottom ends flat, to make the food lie stable on the disc.
Place the food in the feed tube, flat side down. Position it as far left as possible, to prevent it from tilting when being processed.
Choose fruits that are firm and not too ripe. Always remove large hard pits and seeds from fruits before processing. Seeds from citrus fruits need not be removed. You may remove the rind before slicing or shredding, or leave the rind on.
Whole peppers are an exception Remove the stem and cut the stem end flat. Remove the core and scoop out the seeds. Leave the end opposite the stem whole, to keep the structure stiff. This ensures round, even slices.
Large fruits like pineapple and cantaloupe
Cut them in half and remove the seeds or core. If necessary, cut the halves into smaller pieces to fit the feed tube. Remember to cut the ends flat.
Cabbage and iceberg lettuce Turn the head on its side and slice off the top and bottom, leaving a center section about
3 inches deep. Remove the core and cut the center section into wedges to fit the feed tube. Remove the core from the bottom piece and cut it and
