TROUBLESHOOTING
Food Processing
1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed.
Solution:
•The ingredients should be cut evenly into 1- to
•Process in batches to avoid overloading.
2. Problem: Slices are uneven or slanted.
Solution:
•Place evenly cut food into the feed tube.
•Apply even pressure on the pusher.
3. Problem: Food falls over in feed tube.
Solution:
•Feed tube must be packed full for best results.
4. Problem: Some food remains on top of the disc.
Solution:
•It is normal for small pieces to remain; cut remaining bits by hand and add to processed ingredients.
Dough Kneading
1.Problem: Motor slows down.
Solution:
•Amount of dough may exceed maximum capacity of your food processor. Remove half and process in two batches.
•Dough may be too wet (see number 8).
If motor speeds up, continue processing. If not, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time until the motor speeds up. Process until dough cleans the sides of the work bowl.
2.Problem: Blade doesn’t incorporate ingredients.
Solution:
•Always start the food processor before adding liquid. Add liquid in a slow, steady stream, allowing the dry ingredients to absorb it. If too much liquid is added, wait until ingredients in the work bowl have mixed, then add remaining liquid slowly (do not turn off the machine). Pour liquid onto dough as it passes under feed tube opening; do not pour liquid directly onto bottom of the work bowl.
3.Problem: Blade rises in work bowl.
Solution:
•Excessively sticky dough can cause blade to rise. Reinsert blade and immediately add 2 tablespoons of flour through the feed tube while the machine is running.
4.Problem: Dough doesn’t clean inside of the work bowl.
Solution:
•Amount of dough may exceed maximum capacity of your food processor. Remove half and process in two batches.
•Dough may be too dry (see number 7).
•Dough may be too wet (see number 8).
5.Problem: Nub of dough forms on top of blade and does not become uniformly kneaded.
Solution:
•Stop machine, carefully remove dough, divide it into 3 pieces and redistribute them evenly in the work bowl.
6.Problem: Dough feels tough after kneading.
Solution:
•Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and redistribute evenly in bowl. Process 10 seconds or until uniformly soft and pliable.
7.Problem: Dough is too dry.
Solution:
•While machine is running, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough cleans the inside of the bowl.
8.Problem: Dough is too wet.
Solution:
•While machine is running, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time until dough cleans the inside of the bowl.
Technical
1.Problem: The motor does not start.
Solution:
•There is a safety interlock to prevent the motor from starting if it is not properly assembled. Make sure the work bowl and work bowl cover are securely locked into position.
•If the motor still will not start, check the power cord and outlet.
2.Problem: The food processor shuts off during operation.
Solution:
•The cover may have become unlocked; check to make sure it is securely in position.
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