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Helpful Hints Food Processor1Never attempt to process any food that cannot be cut with a
sharp knife.
2When mincing garlic, fresh herbs or small quantities of foods, add to
feed tube with multipurpose blade in place and processor running.
Make sure bowl and all parts are very dry before processing garlic or
fresh herbs.
3To chop nuts, use the chopping blade and the pulse setting. Use
short pulses. Process smaller batches for coarser texture.
4Let hard cheeses, such as Parmesan and Romano, come to room
temperature before processing. For best results, chill soft cheeses in
the freezer, such as cheddar and mozzarella, for 10 to 15 minutes
before processing.
5Make sure uncooked meats and poultry are very cold before
processing.
6Do not overfill processing bowl. Fill no more then 1/3 to 1/2 full when
chopping. The bowl can hold up to 3 cups of dry ingredients or 2
cups liquid.
7Position the slicing and shredding disks so that cutting surfaces are
to the right of the feed tube. This will allow one full rotation of the
blade before contacting food.
8If any part becomes stained or discolored after processing, clean
with bleach and water solution.
9When processing several slices or pieces of food, put as many pieces
as will fit in feed tube together to help hold each other in place.
10 This food processor is NOT designed to crush ice.
11 Most foods can be processed in 10 to 30 seconds, depending on the
quantity. For large quantities, process in several batches. Let the
processor rest about 1 minute between batches.
12 If the food processor suddenly stops running, turn the unit OFF and
unplug. Let the unit cool down for 15 minutes and restart.
13 A food processor is not recommended for making Italian meringue
(a meringue made by using hot sugar syrup).
14 In the P(ulse) mode, the Processing Blade rotates at its maximum
speed as long as the button is pressed.
15 If the ingredients stick to the blade or to the inside of the Mixing
Bowl, switch the appliance off, unplug from wall outlet and remove
the Lid and the blade. The ingredients can then be scraped off using
a spatula.
16 Cut the ingredients into small pieces before placing them in the
Mixing Bowl.
17 The machine chops very quickly. Make sure the machine does not
chop for too long! It is better to chop briefly a number of times using
the P(ulse) mode.
18 Do not chop hard ingredients in the Mixing Bowl, such as coffee
beans, nutmeg or ice cubes.
Processing Guide Food Attachment Comments
APPLES Slicing Side Up Stack 2 quarters horizontally
in chute. Use moderate pressure.
BANANAS Slicing Side Up Peel and cut in half; use light pressure.
BREAD Chopping blade Use up to 2 slices/broken into pieces.
Pulse speed.
CABBAGE Shredding Side Up Cut to fit chute; shred into bowl.
Add slaw ingredients (mayo,
vinegar, salt, etc.)
CARROTS Slicing Side Up Cut into 4" lengths and pack in chute,
alternating thick and thin ends.
CELERY Chopping blade Up to 2 cups cut into 1/2" lengths.
(chopped) Pulse to desired texture.
CHEESE Shredding Side up cut chilled cheese
(cheddar) to fit chute/shred.
CHEESE Chopping blade Cut into 1/2" cubes and
(parmesan) pulse up to 1 cup at a time.
CHOCOLATE Chopping blade Use 1-2 squares cut into 8 pieces
(grated) Chop to desired texture.
CUCUMBER Slicing Side Up Cut to fit chute; use light pressure.
EGGS Chopping blade Quarter up to 3 eggs and pulse to
(Hard boiled) desired texture. Add mayo, salt, and
seasoning for egg salad
NUTS Chopping blade Add up to 2 cups; pulse to
(chopped) desired fineness.
ONIONS Chopping blade Quarter and fill chute, position
onions upright for coarsely
chopped results. Pulse.
PEPPERONI Shredding Side Up Cut into 4" (10 cm) lengths. Slice 1
piece at a time using firm pressure.
POTATOES Shredding Side Up Cut to fit chute. After shredding,
place in cold water to prevent
darkening before frying.
SQUASH Shredding Side Up Cut to fit chute; shred, salt and drain.
(shredded) Fries well in butter or oil. Position in
chute & shred.
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