IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read and save all instructions. 14. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the 2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or base, motor, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
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26. Check that the control is OFF (O) before plugging cord into 30. The maximum rating of this unit is based on using the puree/chopping blade. Using the slicing/shredding disc wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF (O); then may draw significantly less power.
Parts and Features BEFORE FIRST USE: Unpack baby food maker. Handle blade and disc(s) carefully; they are very sharp. Wash all parts except base in hot, soapy water. Rinse; then dry. Food Pusher Steaming Lid With Food Chute Basket Handle Steaming Puree/Chopping Blade Basket...
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Congratulations. You’ve taken the first steps towards making your baby’s experience with food healthy, fresh, and delicious! Hamilton Beach’s Baby Food Maker streamlines the process from slicing to steaming to pureeing. This is one appliance that can grow with you as you guide your baby from purees to toddler finger foods and on to join you at the table.
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Preparing Pureed Baby Food Step 1: Fill Reservoir and Assemble Baby Food Maker. Remove cover of water reservoir. Align bowl and base. Turn bowl Add steaming basket to bowl, Place motor shaft adapter onto Add 2/3 cup water; replace cover. clockwise to lock into place.
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Preparing Pureed Baby Food (cont.) Step 2: Slice Ingredients for Steaming. Always wash ingredients before Plug in unit. Fill chute with food. Turn control knob to SLICE/ steaming. Thoroughly scrub or PUREE. Baby food maker will peel fruits and vegetables. Precut run continuously.
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Preparing Pureed Baby Food (cont.) Step 3: Remove Slicing Disc and Reassemble. Start Steaming. WARNING! Laceration Hazard: Handle disc carefully; it is very sharp. Make sure control knob is turned to OFF (O) and unit is unplugged. Turn to OFF (O) and unplug unit. Remove lid.
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Preparing Pureed Baby Food (cont.) Step 4: Remove Steamed Food and Reserve Liquid. Unplug unit. Remove lid. Remove basket Pour steaming liquid from bowl Replace bowl on base. Place with food and motor shaft into another container and puree/chopping blade straight adapter from bowl.
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Preparing Pureed Baby Food (cont.) Step 5: Reassemble, Add Food, Liquid, and Puree. WARNING! Laceration Hazard: Handle blade carefully; it is very sharp. Make sure control knob is turned to OFF (O) and unit is unplugged. Pour food from steamer basket Plug in unit.
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Reheating in Storage Containers Remove cover of water Align bowl and base. Place food Place lid; then place food Press STEAM button. Indicator reservoir. Add 2/3 cup water; containers with lid closed in pusher in food chute. Plug light will be lit when steaming. replace cover.
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Beyond Baby Food Your Baby Food Maker is an appliance that fits your whole family. Use the following attachments to: SLICING/SHREDDING DISC PUREE/CHOPPING BLADE STEAMING BASKET Use for slicing fruits and vegetables such as Use for chopping fruits, vegetables, Use for steaming vegetables, meat, poultry, cucumbers or bell peppers and shredding garlic, nuts, or crackers.
Tips and Techniques • Only use water in the water reservoir. Fill water reservoir to • To slice or shred cheese, use only firm cheese like Cheddar MAX fill line only. or Swiss that has been chilled for at least 30 minutes. Cheese should be processed immediately after being removed from •...
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Processing Charts Disc attachments are reversible and labeled. The label should face up for the desired function. When using disc attachments, do not process past the MAX LEVEL on the bowl. ATTACHMENT FOODS Puree/Chopping Blade Chop: nuts, meat, garlic, onions, peppers, celery, herbs, bread (for crumbs), crackers Mince/Puree: vegetables, fruit Mix: salad dressings Puree: soups, sauces...
Care and Cleaning Electrical Shock Hazard. WARNING Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid. DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product. All removable parts may also be cleaned in the sink with hot, soapy water.
Troubleshooting PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION PROBLEM Food is not sliced or • Packing too much food in the food chute or pushing too hard on the food pusher may cause shredded uniformly. the processed food to be irregulary sliced or shredded. Refer to the Processing Charts for recommended sizes and quantities.
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Troubleshooting (cont.) PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION PROBLEM Unit has a burning smell. • There may be a residue left on the motor from the manufacturing process, causing a slight odor during initial use. This will go away. If a strong odor or any visible smoke appears, unplug unit IMMEDIATELY and call the Customer Service number.