Oster FPSTFPMP-TS - 10-CUP TOUCH SCREEN FOOD PROCESSOR Manual

LEARNING ABOUT YOUR 10 CUP FOOD PROCESSOR

1. Food Pusher
2. Food Chute Lid
3. Reversible Slice/Shred Disc
4. Disc Stem
5. Multi-purpose Blade
6. Dough Blade
7. Bowl
8. Base
9. Control panel

BEFORE USING YOUR OSTER^® FOOD PROCESSOR

• When unpacking the product and removing packing material, handle the chopping blade and slice/shred discs carefully; they are very sharp.
• Wash all parts except the base in hot, soapy water. These parts can also be placed in the dishwasher. Be sure to read the Care & Cleaning Section of this manual to learn the correct methods for taking the unit apart and cleaning.

Using Your Food Processor

Liquids should be processed at a low speed. Do not operate on high when liquids are at max fill line.

NOTE: Do not attempt to chop ice in this food processor; it will damage the bowl and dull the blade. This unit will not whip cream, beat egg whites, grind coff ee beans, spices or other items with high oil content, or slice or shred hardcooked eggs, marshmallows, or soft cheeses.

For your protection, this unit has an interlock system. The processor will not operate unless the bowl is properly locked onto the base, cover is properly locked onto the bowl. Do not attempt to operate the unit without the bowl lid, bowl and food chute correctly in place. Be sure base is on a flat, dry and clean surface before you begin processing.

Figure 1

1. Turning the food processor ON: Turn on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button after assembly. The food processor will not operate unless completely assembled. You can select the desired function after the unit is powered on.
2. Using the PULSE control: You can control the texture of processed foods better by using the PULSE button on your food processor. Simply press and release to quickly turn the food processor on and off. This allows you to check processed results and control the consistency. For longer processing, continue pressing the PULSE button.
3. Using the additional buttons: Add ingredients through the feed tube; remove the pusher and fill the feed tube as directed (see How to Slice or Shred). Engage the pusher and press the desired speed. The motor will start. Press the Pusher firmly down until all ingredients have passed into the work bowl. Remove the pusher and refill ingredients as needed. Press the LOW or HIGH button again when finished.
4. OFF Setting: Press the OFF button in between jobs to stop the food processor. When not in use, the appliance should always be unplugged.

NOTE: Touchscreen display is sensitive to inadvertent food and body contact.

How to Assemble the Bowl

Be sure the unit is unplugged before putting on or taking off any parts.

Put the bowl on top of the food processor base, with the work bowl handle to the right. Turn the bowl clockwise until the bowl clicks into place. The handle should now be to the right of the control panel. (Figure 2)

Figure 2

Select the appropriate attachment and assemble onto food processor as directed in the chopping, kneading or slicing/shredding sections. Place food or dough in bowl if using multipurpose blade or dough blade.

NOTE: There is only one position for the bowl to lock onto the base. The unit will not operate if the Figure 2 bowl does not lock onto the base.

How to Lock the Cover

To assemble the lid, align the line on the lid to the unlock symbol on the work bowl. Turn the lid clockwise until the line aligns with the lock symbol. (Figure 3)

Figure 3

How to Chop

Make sure the unit is turned OFF and unplugged before use. Never use hand to push food into processor. Do not use the processor continuously for more than 3 minutes at a time.

Multipurpose Blade: Use multipurpose blade for chopping, mixing, blending, pureeing and preparing puff pastry, crumbs and short crust pastry.

1. Lock the bowl onto base. (See "How to Assemble the Bowl")
2. Take the disc stem and slide it onto the center post. Then grasp the multipurpose blade by its stem and slide over the disc stem. (Figure 4)
   
   Figure 4

Chopping Blade is very sharp, use caution when handling.

3. Place food into bowl.
4. Lock cover onto bowl. (See "How to Lock the Cover")
5. Place the food pusher into the feed tube.
6. Plug the cord into an electric outlet. Use the Food Guide to prepare food for chopping.
7. Press the ON/OFF button.
   
8. Press the High, Low, and Pulse. When using the Pulse setting, hold down the Pulse button for about 2–3 seconds at a time, check results and repeat if desired.
9. When finished processing, press the LOW or HIGH button again and allow the chopping blade to stop rotating.
10. Twist the cover counter-clockwise to remove lid.
11. Hold the disc stem with multi purpose blade attached by its stem and remove. Unlock the bowl by turning it counter- clockwise towards the UNLOCK mark, and lift off. Empty the processed food.

How to Knead Dough

NOTE: Never try to process dough that is too stiff to knead comfortably by hand.

Make sure the unit is turned OFF and unplugged before use. Never use hand to push food into processor. It is recommended that no more than 3¼ cups of flour and 225 ml water are mixed in one batch. Do not use the processor continuously for more than 3 minutes at a time and allow it to rest before continuing.

Dough Blade: Use the dough blade for kneading bread dough and for mixing batters and cake mixtures.

1. Lock the bowl onto base. (See "How to Assemble the Bowl")
2. Take the disc stem and slide it onto the center post. Then grasp the dough blade by its stem and slide over the disc stem (Figure 5).
   
   Figure 5
   
   
   Dough blade is sharp; handle with care.
3. Place all the dry ingredients into the bowl.
4. Lock cover onto bowl.
   (See "How to Lock the Cover")
5. Plug the cord into an electric outlet.
6. Press the ON/OFF button.
7. Press the Low/High for continuous processing or the Chop/Pulse button for short processing tasks. When using the Chop/Pulse setting, hold down the PULSE button for about 2-3 seconds at a time, check results and repeat if desired.
   NOTE: All liquid ingredients should be added through the food chute while unit is processing. Add liquid in a slow, steady stream for even distribution. It is important to add enough liquid to make the dough soft enough to knead. Kneading dough that is too stiff can strain the machine.
8. When finished processing, press the LOW or HIGH button again and allow the dough blade to stop rotating.
9. Twist the cover counter-clockwise to remove lid.
10. Hold the disc stem with dough blade attached by its stem and remove. Unlock the bowl by turning it counter- clockwise towards the UNLOCK mark, and lift off. Empty the processed food.

How to Slice or Shred

Reversible Slicing and Shredding Disc: Use these discs for slicing and shredding meats, fruits, vegetables, cheeses and more.

1. Lock the bowl onto base. (See "How to Assemble the Bowl")
2. Slide the Disc Stem onto the center post of the base. With the desired side facing up (slicing or shredding), push the slice/shred disc onto the disc stem (Figure 6).
   
   Figure 6
   
   
   Use caution when handling disc, blades are extremely sharp.
3. Lock cover onto bowl. (See "How to Lock the Cover")
4. Plug the cord into an electric outlet. Turn machine on by pressing the ON/OFF button. Press LOW or HIGH buttons to start.
5. Put ingredients in the feed tube and press the food pusher lightly onto the ingredients (Figure 7).
   
   Figure 7
6. When finished processing, press the LOW or HIGH button again and allow the disc to stop rotating. Twist the cover counter-clockwise to remove lid.
7. Carefully remove the Shredding Disc. Unlock the bowl by turning it counter- clockwise towards the UNLOCK mark and lift off. Empty the processed food.

NOTE: Use GENTLE force to press down on the food pusher. Excessive force could cause damage to the disc.

• Press the ingredients down slowly and steadily with the pusher.
• When necessary, precut large chunks of food to fit the size of the feed tube.
• For best results, fill the feed tube evenly.
• When processing large quantities, process small batches at a time and empty the bowl between batches.

Helpful Hints

• Never attempt to process any food that cannot be cut with a sharp knife.
• When mincing garlic, fresh herbs or small quantities of foods, add to feed tube with multipurpose blade in place and processor running. Make sure bowl and all parts are very dry before processing garlic or fresh herbs.
• To chop nuts, use multipurpose blade and the pulse setting. Use short pulses. Process smaller batches for coarser texture.
• Let hard cheeses, such as Parmesan and Romano, come to room temperature before processing. Freeze soft cheeses, such as cheddar and mozzarella, for 10 to 15 minutes before processing.
• Make sure uncooked meats and poultry are very cold before processing.
• Do not overfill processing bowl. Fill no more then 1/3 to 1/2 full when chopping. The bowl can hold up to 10 cups of dry ingredients or 2 cups liquid.
• Position the slicing and shredding discs so that cutting surfaces are to the right of the feed tube. This will allow one full rotation of the blade before contacting food.
• When processing several slices or pieces of food, put as many pieces as will fit in feed tube together to help hold each other in place.
• This food processor is NOT designed to grind coff ee beans or spices or crush ice.
• Most foods can be processed in 10 to 30 seconds, depending on the quantity. For large quantities, process in several batches.
  Let the processor rest about 1 minute between batches.
• If the food processor suddenly stops running, turn the unit OFF and unplug. Let the unit cool down for 15 minutes and restart.
• A food processor is not recommended for making Italian meringue (a meringue made by using hot sugar syrup).
• Hot liquids (less than 176˚F) and hot foods can be processed in the bowl.
• Be sure to process small amounts of liquids —2 cups or less at a time.
  Larger amounts may leak from the bowl.

Care & Cleaning

NOTE: Do not attempt to sharpen the cutting edges of the chopping blade or the reversible disc. They are permanently sharpened at the factory and will be ruined by attempted sharpening.

Cleaning

1. Before cleaning, be sure the unit is switched off and the cord is unplugged.
2. Whenever possible, rinse parts immediately after processing for easy cleanup.
3. Wipe the base, control panel, and feet with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Stubborn spots can be removed by rubbing with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
   
   Do not immerse the base in liquid.
   
4. All removable parts can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher, top rack.
   
   Blades are sharp, handle carefully.
   • If washing by hand, wash in hot sudsy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. If necessary, use a small nylon bristle brush to thoroughly clean the bowl and food chute/cover, this type of brush will also help prevent cutting yourself on the sharp chopping blade and slice/shred disc.
   • If washing in a dishwasher, place removable parts on the top rack only – not in or near the utensil basket.
5. Do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on any plastic or metal parts.
6. Do not fill the bowl with boiling water or place any of the parts in boiling water. Some foods, such as carrots, may temporarily stain the bowl. To remove stains, make a paste of 2 tablespoons (30ml) baking soda and 1 tablespoon (15ml) warm water. Apply the paste to the stains and rub with a cloth. Rinse with sudsy water and dry.

Care

This appliance has no user serviceable parts. Any servicing beyond that described in the Cleaning Section should be performed by an Authorized Service Representative only.

Chopping Guide

Shredding Guide

Slicing Guide

Kneading Guide

For product questions contact:
Sunbeam Consumer Service
USA: 1.800.334.0759
www.oster.com

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