Chopping/Mixing Blades; Slicing/Shredding Discs - Cuisinart FP-1300WS SERIES Instruction And Recipe Booklet

CHOPPING/
MIXING BLADES
Blade Operation
The BladeLock feature is designed to keep the
blade in place during processing, pouring, lifting,
and handling tasks — but is not permanently
attached. Handle with care. Always check to be
sure the blade is securely locked before turning
the bowl upside down.
Large Blade Operation
With your Large Work Bowl
assembled on the base, grasp
the Large Chopping/Mixing
Blade by its hub, align it over
the center of the bowl, place it
onto the shaft and push down
until it locks into place. Always
check to be sure the blade is
securely locked before turning
the bowl upside down. (To
remove, first take the bowl off
the base and put it on a flat
surface. Rest the heel of your
hand on the rim of the bowl
and pull up gently and
carefully.)
Small Blade Operation
With the Large Work Bowl in
place on the base, place the
Stem Adapter onto the hub in
the center of the bowl. Next,
put the Small Work Bowl into
the Large Work Bowl,
positioning it over the Adapter.
Grasp the Small Chopping/
Mixing Blade by its hub,
placing it on the Stem Adapter.
Push down firmly to lock. (To
remove, first take the bowl off
the base and put it on a flat surface. Rest the heel of
your hand on the rim of the bowl and pull up gently
and carefully.)
Chopping
(using the Chopping/Mixing Blade)
• For raw ingredients: Peel, core and/or remove
seeds and pits. Food should be cut into even,
½- to 1-inch pieces. Foods cut into same size
pieces produce the most even results.
• Pulse food in 1- to 2- second increments to
chop. For the finest chop, either hold the Pulse
button down or press High or Low to run the
Puréeing
(using the Chopping/Mixing Blade)
• To purée fresh fruits or cooked fruits/vegetables:
Small and Large
Work Bowls
& Accessories
• To purée solids for a soup or sauce: Strain the

SLICING/SHREDDING DISCS

Disc Operation
When using the Large Work Bowl,
position the Stem Adapter onto
the shaft. If using the Adjustable
Slicing Disc, use the rotating hub
and indicator markings to select
slicing thickness from 1 to 7
(1, thin slice; 7, thick slice). Using
the plastic hub, align and insert
the disc over the Stem Adapter.
If using the Reversible Shredding
Disc, determine whether the fine
or coarse side will be used, and
use the plastic hub to twist into
position on the Stem Adapter. The
plastic hub may be used for
removal of this disc.
Using the Adjustable
Slicing and Reversible
Shredding Discs
• The Slicing Disc makes whole
• The Shredding Disc shreds most
• Always pack food in the feed
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machine continuously. Watch ingredients closely
to achieve desired consistency and scrape the
work bowl as necessary. High speed is
recommended for most chopping, processing
and slicing/shredding tasks.
Ingredients should be cut into 1-inch pieces;
a smooth purée is best achieved when all the
pieces are equal in size. Pulse to initially chop
and then process on High or Low until food is
puréed; scrape the work bowl as necessary. Do
not use this method to purée cooked white
potatoes.
solids from the liquid and process the solids
alone. Add cooking liquid through the feed tube
and process as needed.
slices. It slices fruits, vegetables
and cooked meat.
firm and hard cheeses. It also
shreds vegetables like potatoes,
carrots and zucchini.
tube evenly for slicing and
Shredding & Slicing
Accessories