Slicing/Shredding Discs - Cuisinart Elemental FP-13DC Series Instruction And Recipe Booklet

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 (1.25 to 2.5 cm) 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 machine
continuously. Watch ingredients closely to achieve
desired consistency and scrape the work bowl
as necessary. Low speed is recommended
for making doughs and batters. High speed is
recommended for most other chopping,
processing and slicing/shredding tasks.
Puréeing
(using the Chopping/Mixing Blade)
• To purée fresh fruits or cooked fruits/vegetables:
Ingredients should be cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm)
pieces; a smooth purée is best achieved when all
the pieces are equal in size. Pulse to initially chop
and then process High or Low until food is puréed;
scrape the work bowl as necessary. Do not use
this method to purée cooked white potatoes.
• To purée solids for a soup or sauce: Strain the
solids from the liquid and process the solids
alone. Add cooking liquid through the feed tube
and process as needed.

SLICING/SHREDDING DISCS

Disc Operation
When using the large 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.
NOTE: Always use the pusher when slicing
or shredding. Never put your fingers in the
feed tube while unit is running.
Using the Adjustable Slicing and
Reversible Shredding Discs
• The slicing disc makes whole
slices. It slices fruits and
vegetables, cooked meat and
semi-frozen raw meat. The
shredding disc shreds most firm
and hard cheeses. It also shreds
vegetables like potatoes, carrots
and zucchini.
• Always pack food in the feed
tube evenly for slicing and
shredding. The food will dictate
the amount of pressure: Use
light pressure for soft foods,
medium pressure for medium
foods and firm pressure for
harder foods. Always process
with even pressure.
• For round fruits or vegetables,
slice a thick piece off base so it
sits upright in feed tube. Slice to
fit tube if necessary.
• For small ingredients like
mushrooms, radishes or
strawberries: Trim the ends so
the food sits upright in the feed
tube.
• When slicing or shredding
cheese, be sure that
it is well chilled.
• To shred leafy vegetables like
lettuce or spinach: Roll leaves together and
stand them up in feed tube. Process with even
pressure.
NOTE: Always use the pusher when slicing
or shredding. Never put your fingers in the
feed tube while unit is running.
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Shredding & Slicing
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