Chopping/Mixing Blades; Slicing/Shredding Discs - Cuisinart FP-13D Series User Manual

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 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 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 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;
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scrape the work bowl as necessary. Do not use
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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. Using the plastic hub,
align and insert the disc over the
stem adapter.
If using the reversible shredding
disc, determine whether the fine
or medium 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
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
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