Breville BFP800 XL G16 Instruction Book page 18

SLICING, SHREDDING AND
GRATING WITH THE DISCS
Slicing with the Adjustable Slicing Disc
The adjustable slicer disc slices raw fruit and
vegetables to a consistent thickness, with 24
settings from fine (0.33mm) to thick (8.0mm).
For many large processing tasks, the adjustable
slicing disc will cut the processing time needed
to achieve the desired results. The result
depends on the type of food and how the food
is positioned into the feed chute.
For smaller foods, the small feed chute
provides greater control for adjustable slicing.
To adjust slicing height, hold the adjustable
slicing disc outer edge with one hand, turn the
adjustment dial on the underside of the disc
to set the height. An arrow graphic indicates
the height to which the blade is set. Place the
adjustable slicer on the disc spindle in the
processing bowl. Close the lid and insert the
large pusher to operate.
NOTE
• Use Adjustable Slicing Disc with Disc
Spindle.
• There may be slight variation in slice
thickness depending on the food being
processed and force applied with the feed
chute pusher.
• Do not overfill the feed chute before slicing.
The pusher will not activate the unit if the
chute is overfilled. A MAX level graphic
indicates the maximum fill level.
• Placing items to the far left in the large feed
chute provides stability and helps to make
more accurate slices.
WARNING
Adjustable Slicing Disc blade is sharp,
keep hands away from the blade.
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Shredding and Grating with
the Reversible Shredding Disc
Both thick and thin grating can be achieved
by using the coarse/fine shredding disc. Use
one side of the disc for coarse shredding and
the other side for fine shredding. Carefully turn
over the disc so that the process required is
facing upwards.
Slicing and shredding
1. Place the desired cutting disc onto the disc
spindle in the processing bowl.
2. Prepare food as directed in the following
food categories or recipes.
3. Pack food into the feed chute as directed in
the following food categories. For smaller
size food leave the large pusher in place
and use the small pusher instead. The food
should fit snugly so it is supported upright
in the feed chute, but not so tight that it
prevents the food from easily moving down
the feed chute when guided by the food
pusher.
4. Process using the START/PAUSE button
while at same time, gently guiding the food
down the feed chute using the food pusher.
Never force the food down as this will
damage the discs. Apply light pressure for
soft foods such as tomatoes and bananas;
medium pressure for firmer foods such as
potatoes and apples; and firm pressure for
hard foods such as Parmesan cheese and
deli meats such as salami.
5. Repeat this process until all food has been
sliced, shredded or grated.
NOTE
Use adjustable Slicing Disc with Disc Spindle.
Round Fruit and Vegetables
Prepare fruit or vegetables by washing or
peeling, and coring or seeding (if necessary).
For small fruit and vegetables (e.g. kiwi fruit,
Roma tomatoes), trim one end so the food sits
flat in the feed chute.