Hitachi FPR1 Manual page 4

How to use your food processor
Read all safety instructions before using the food processor for the first time.
Unpack the product and remove the packing material, handle the Chopping Blade, and
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Slice/Shred Discs carefully, they are very sharp.
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Wash all parts except the Base. Be sure to read this Use & Care Book, paying special
attention to the sections on "How to Use" and "Care and Cleaning" to learn the correct
methods for taking the unit apart and cleaning.
The unit is fitted with a protection device that prevents the motor from overheating in the
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event of over use. If the unit fails to operate at any time, unplug from the wall socket and
leave to cool down (1 hour). After the rest period, insert the mains plug and begin to
operate the appliance.
How to Slice or Shred
Important: Let the Processor do the work. Heavy pressure will not speed operation.
Do not use the Processor continuously for more than 3 minutes at a time. Allow a
rest period of 2 minutes between working cycles.
Place the Bowl over the Center Post in the Base with the Handle at the left . Turn the
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Bowl towards the right until it drops down into place. Snap the Bowl in so that the
Handle lines up straight Over the control panel; be sure it locks into place (A).
2. Slide the Disc Stem onto the Center Post in the Bowl, Then carefully grasp the
Slice/Shred Disc (it's sharp!!!) With the desired side (Slice or Shred) up and push it Down
onto the disc Stem.
3. Place the Cover onto the Bowl so that the Food Chute is just to the right of the Bowl
Handle. Twist the Food Chute/Cover toward LOCK until you hear it click into place (B).
Ensure the appliance is switched off by pressing the off button, then insert the plug into an
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electrical outlet. Use the Food Guide to help you prepare food for slice/shred processing.
Fill the Food Chute with food and place the Pusher over the food
5. Press down lightly but firmly on the Food Pusher while pressing the Pulse (or press ON
for continuous processing).
6. After processing food, release the Pulse, or if you were using continuous ON, press OFF.
Allow the Disc to stop rotating. Twist the Food Chute/Cover toward UNLOCK to remove
the Cover.
Grasp the Disc and lift out, Carefully pull out the Disc Stem, unlock the Bowl by turning
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the Handle to the left. This releases the bowl.
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(A)
(B)