Oster FPSTFP4263-DFL - 14 CUP FOOD PROCESSOR Manual

LEARNING ABOUT YOUR DEVICE

1. Small Food Pusher
2. Large Food Pusher
3. Food Chute Lid
4. Bowl Cover
5. Slice/Shred Disc
6. Disc Stem
7. Chopping Blade
8. Bowl
9. Center Post
10. Base Lock Switch
11. Control Panel
12. Small Chopping Blade
13. Small Bowl
14. Slide button

1. Pulse - The Pulse button must be pressed and held for unit to operate. When released, unit will stop. Use PULSE for short processing tasks, such as chopping nuts, raw meats, or vegetables. This lets you check processed results and control the consistency.
2. Shred - When this button is pressed, unit runs continuously on low speed until "Off " button is pressed.
3. Chop - When this button is pressed, unit runs continuously on high speed until "Off " button is pressed.
4. Off - Processor should always be left in the OFF position when not in use.

NOTE: When slicing or shredding use high speed. When using chopping blade use lower speed to control size of chopped food.

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. Rinse them dry.
  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.

HOW TO

Using Your Device

NOTE: Do not attempt to chop ice in this food processor; it will damage the bowl and dull the Chopping 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 hard-cooked 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 and cover is properly locked onto the bowl. Do not attempt to operate the unit without the bowl cover, bowl and food chute lid correctly in place. Be sure base is on a fl at, dry and clean surface before you begin processing.
NOTE: Before you begin, PLEASE BE SURE THAT THE ELECTRIC CORD IS UNPLUGGED.

How To Assemble the Large Bowl

Align the base and bowl as illustrated below. Align the bowl handle with the UNLOCK mark on the base. Turn the bowl counter-clockwise until it clicks onto the base. The bowl handle should now align with the LOCK mark on the base. (The bowl handle will be positioned on the front-right corner of the base.)

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

How to Lock the Cover

Place the cover onto the bowl. Align the UNLOCK mark on the cover and the UNLOCK mark on the bowl. Twist the cover counter-clockwise towards the LOCK until it clicks onto the bowl. The LOCK mark on the cover should now align with the LOCK mark on the bowl.

NOTE: When the cover is locked into position, the safety mechanism on the cover and bowl will align. The unit will not operate if the cover is not locked onto the bowl.

NOTE: BOWL MUST BE LOCKED INTO BASE BEFORE COVER CAN BE LOCKED INTO POSITION.

How to Lock the Food Chute Lid

1. The Food Chute lid hinges onto the back of Food Chute.
   
2. Push down the Large Food Pusher into the Food Chute.
   
3. Push down on the tab of Large Food Pusher to latch the Food Chute lid onto the Food Chute.
   

NOTE: Unit will not operate if the Food Chute lid does not latch onto the Food Chute

How to Open the Food Chute Lid

1. Pull Side Release button out.
   
2. Pull up the Large Food Pusher.
   
3. Pull back the food chute lid and Large Food Pusher.
   

NOTE: Before opening Food Chute lid, turn the unit OFF and unplug the cord.

How to Chop Using the Large Work Bowl

NOTE: 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.

1. Lock the large bowl onto base. (See "How to assemble the large bowl")
2. Grasp the chopping blade by its stem and slide it onto the center post.
   
3. Place food into bowl.
4. Lock cover onto bowl. (See "How to Lock the cover")
5. Lock the Food Chute Lid. (See "How to Lock the Food Chute Lid").
6. Plug the cord into an electric outlet. Use the Food Guide to prepare food for chopping.
7. Press the Chop or Shred button for continuous processing or the PULSE button for short processing tasks. When using the PULSE setting, hold the PULSE button for about 2-3 seconds at a time, check results and repeat if desired.
8. When finished processing, press the Off button and allow the chopping blade to stop rotating.
9. Twist the cover towards the UNLOCK mark to remove lid.
10. Hold the Chopping Blade by its stem and remove. Unlock the bowl by turning it clockwise towards the UNLOCK mark, and lift off. Empty the processed food.

NOTE: Chopping Blade is very sharp, use caution when handling.

How to Chop Using the Small Work Bowl

(Do not use slice/shred disc with small work bowl.)

NOTE: 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.

1. Lock the large bowl onto base. (See "How to assemble the large bowl")
2. Insert Small work bowl into large work bowl and twist inner bowl until it is seated into the large work bowl.
3. Grasp the small chopping blade by its stem and slide it onto the center post.
4. Place food into bowl.
5. Lock cover onto bowl. (See "How to Lock the cover")
6. Lock the Food Chute Lid. (See "How to Lock the Food Chute Lid").
7. Plug the cord into an electric outlet.
8. Press the Chop or Shred button for continuous processing or the PULSE button for short processing tasks. When using the PULSE setting, hold the PULSE button for about 2-3 seconds at a time, check results and repeat is desired.
9. When finished processing, press the Off button and allow the chopping blade to stop rotating.
10. Twist the Lid towards the UNLOCK mark to remove.
11. Hold the Chopping Blade by its stem and remove. Lift small work bowl out of the larger work bowl. Empty processed food.

NOTE: When using chopping blade use slower speeds to control size of chopped food. Chopping Blade is very sharp, use caution when handling.

How to Slice or Shred Using the Large Work Bowl

NOTE: 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.

Processing Large Amounts of Food

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. Use caution when handling disc, blades are extremely sharp.
   
3. Lock cover onto bowl. (See "How to Lock the cover")
4. Fill the Food Chute with large food such as a chunk of cabbage, green pepper, whole tomato.
   Lock the food chute lid. (See "How to Lock the Food Chute Lid"). Use the Food Guide to help you prepare food for slice/shred processing.
   
5. Slide the Small Food Pusher into the Large Food Pusher, plug the cord into an electric outlet.
6. Press the desired speed setting button, then press down lightly but firmly on the Food Pusher.
   
7. When finished processing, press the Off button and allow the disc to stop rotating.
   Twist the Bowl cover towards the UNLOCK mark to remove the cover.
8. Carefully remove the Shredding Disc. Unlock the bowl by turning it clockwise towards the UNLOCK mark and lift off. Empty the processed food.

NOTE: Shredding Disc is very sharp, use caution when handling.

Processing Long and Thin Foods

NOTE: 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.

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. Use caution when handling disc, blades are extremely sharp.
   
3. Lock cover onto bowl. (See "How to Lock the cover")
4. Lock the food chute lid. (See "How to Lock the Food Chute Lid". Food Chute Lid can be locked before locking cover onto the bowl).
5. Fill the Large Food Pusher with long and thin food such as potato, pepperoni, carrots and celery.
6. Insert Small Food Pusher into Large Food Pusher, plug the cord into an electric outlet.
   
7. Press one of the preset speed buttons, then press down lightly but firmly on the Small Food Pusher.
8. When finished processing, press the Off button and allow the disc to stop rotating.
   Twist the Bowl cover towards the UNLOCK mark to remove the cover.
9. Carefully remove the Shredding Disc. Unlock the bowl by turning it clockwise towards the UNLOCK mark and lift off. Empty the processed food.

NOTE: Shredding Disc is very sharp, use caution when handling.

Food Processing Tips/Liquids

1. Hot liquids (no hotter than 176˚F) and hot foods can be processed in the bowl.
2. 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. Blades are sharp.
5. All removable parts can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher, top rack.
   • 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.

NOTE: For easier cleaning, the Wide Mouth Food Chute can be removed from the lid.

How To Remove The Wide Mouth Food Chute:

• Pull Slide Release Button out and pull up the Large Food Pusher.
• Pull back the Food Chute lid and Large Food Pusher.
• Push in the white horizontal hinge pin and lift off the Wide Mouth Food Chute.
  

How To Re-Attach the Wide Mouth Food Chute:

• Line up the white horizontal hinge pin with the notches.
• Push in to lock into place.
  

6. Do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on any plastic or metal parts.
7. 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.

For product questions contact:
Jarden Customer Service
USA: 1.800.334.0759
Canada: 1.800.667.8623 www.oster.com

©2013 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431. Sunbeam Products, Inc.is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE:JAH).

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