Using The Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disk Or Slicing Disk - KitchenAid KJA09 Series Manual

TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS

USING THE REVERSIBLE SLICING/SHREDDING DISK OR SLICING DISK

To slice or shred fruits or
vegetables that are long
and relatively small in diameter, such as
celery, carrots, and bananas: Cut food to
fit feed tube vertically or
horizontally, and pack so
that the food is supported�
It should not be packed so
tightly that it cannot move
freely� Process using even
pressure with the food
pusher, or use the small
feed tube in the two-piece
food pusher� Position food
vertically in the tube and
use the small food pusher
to process food�
To slice or shred fruits and vegetables
that are round, such as onions, apples,
and green peppers: Peel, core, and remove
seeds� Cut in halves or quarters to fit feed
tube� Position in feed tube� Process using
even pressure with the food pusher�
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To slice or shred fruits and vegetables
that are small, such as strawberries,
mushrooms, and radishes: Position food
vertically or horizontally in layers within the
feed tube� Fill feed tube in order to keep
food positioned properly� Process using
even pressure with the food pusher, or use
the small feed tube in the two-piece food
pusher� Position food vertically in the tube
and use the small food pusher to process
food�
To slice uncooked meat or poultry, such
as stir-fry meats: Cut or roll food to fit
feed tube� Wrap and freeze food until
hard to the touch, 30 minutes to 2 hours,
depending on thickness of food� Check to
be sure you can still pierce food with the
tip of a sharp knife� If not, allow to thaw
slightly� Process using even pressure with
the food pusher�
To slice cooked meat or poultry, including
salami, pepperoni, etc.: Food should be
very cold� Cut in pieces to fit feed tube�
Process food using firm, even pressure with
the food pusher�
To shred spinach
and other leaves:
Stack leaves� Roll up
and stand up in feed
tube� Process using
even pressure with
the food pusher�
To shred firm and soft
cheeses: Firm cheese
should be very cold� For best results with
soft cheeses, such as mozzarella, freeze
10-15 minutes before processing� Cut to
fit feed tube� Process using even pressure
with the food pusher�
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