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HSN_4CupFoodProcManual
8/3/07
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Helpful Hints
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For consistent results, you should try to process pieces of food that
are approximately equal in size. When you break, cut or tear food
into uniform pieces before you begin processing, the finished results
will be more uniform. More consistent processing results are also
achieved if the container is not overloaded.
•
Before processing, cut meat into cubes approximately 1" square. It is
best to process very cold meat (not frozen). Always use the PULSE
button in 2 second increments.
•
When processing vegetables such as onions, peel and quarter or cut
large vegetables into eighths.
•
When processing herbs or garlic cloves, best results are achieved
when using the PULSE button in short increments. Herbs must be
dry prior to processing.
•
The quantities that can be processed within the Processing Bowl will
vary with the density of the mixture.
•
When various recipes require dry ingredients such as flour, add
them directly into the Processing Bowl before processing. There is
no need to sift ingredients when using your food processor. Liquid
ingredients may be added while the processor is operating by
pouring through the Feed Tube in the processor cover.
•
When processing sauces or semi-liquid ingredients, stop the food
processor and scrape down the container sides with a spatula.
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When slicing, shredding and grating, cut all ingredients to a size that
fits comfortably into the Feed Tube. Pack the Feed Tube and, while
holding food steady and upright with the Food Pusher, press down
evenly until all ingredients are sliced or shredded. Do not use
excessive force as you will get inconsistent results and you may
damage the food processor.
•
Follow the dough recipes exactly to create the best consistency
and results.
•
When shredding soft cheese, ensure that it is fully chilled but not
frozen. This will prevent cheese from getting clogged between the
Shredding Disc and Ejector Disc.
Warning! Never use fingers to push food down the Feed Tube. Always
use the Food Pusher.
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Helpful Hints
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For best results when slicing, the Feed Tube should always be
packed firmly to allow each piece of food to support the others.
There will always be a small portion of food left unprocessed
between the Food Pusher and the Blade. When using the Slicing
Disc, excessive force will cause food to be sliced unevenly. Only
slight pressure is needed from the food pusher when using
this attachment.
•
For best results when shredding and grating remember that
softer foods such as cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or swiss) should
be well chilled (not frozen) before processing. Harder foods such as
Parmesan or Romano cheese should be at room temperature before
processing. Never attempt to shred or grate cheese that cannot be
pierced with a fork or a knife tip.
figure 20
figure 19
• The most important factor for successful slicing and shredding is the
way in which the food is packed into the Feed Tube. To prepare shorter
slices, pack the food items vertically in the feed tube, see figure 19. To
prepare longer slices, pack food items horizontally in the Feed Tube,
see figure 20.
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