Processing Tips - Oster Versa Performance Manual

INTERLOCK FEATURE AS A SUBSTITUTE for turning the power unit "OFF"
and unplugging the power unit before disassembling and cleaning. Never put S
Blade on Adaptor without Processor Bowl. Do not operate if the flexible seal is
damaged or missing. The safety interlock could become jammed.

Processing Tips

1. Cut all fruits and vegetables, cooked meats, fish, seafoods and cheeses into
pieces 1 inch or smaller.
2. Do not exceed the quantities indicated in the Food Processing Charts.
3. Always hold hand firmly on the Cover when starting and running Motor.
4. Do not process hot liquids or frozen foods.
5. Do not process whole spices (except peppercorns) such as nutmeg or
cinnamon. They may cause damage to the surface of the Processor Bowl.
6. Process the hardest foods first, using only a few Fast Pulses to begin
chopping. Add more delicate foods and continue to process using the Fast
Pulse technique. The harder foods will continue to be chopped along with
the softer foods.
7. Processing of Parmesan cheese, dried dates or other extremely hard foods is
not recommended. If a knife cannot easily pierce the food, it should NOT be
processed in the Food Processor Accessory.
8. The Food Processor Accessory is not designed to whip cream, whip egg
whites or process dough. Use a standard mixer for those tasks.
9. If liquid leaks from Cover, there is too much liquid in the recipe. Adjust the
liquid level to prevent leakage.
10. The temperature of cheese will affect how it processes. Cheese for spreads
should be at room temperature for a smooth, creamy texture. "Grated"
cheese should be refrigerator cold.
11. Large, harder pieces of food can be processed with several Fast Pulses to
coarsely chop. Then process continuously for a fine texture.
12. Do not select High speed, Programmed settings, or Reverse with the food
processor accessory.
To Convert a Recipe
1. Total the amount of dry and liquid ingredients. If the total exceeds 5 cups,
decide if the recipe can be made easily in batches. Do not attempt to process
large recipes.
2. If total is under 1 cup (250 ml), process dry ingredients or the most finely
chopped foods first.
3. Then add remaining ingredients and combine with several Fast Pulses to mix
together.
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