Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap FP25 Manual

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 Parts and Features
2 How to Use Chopping/Mixing Blade
3 How to Use Reversible Slicing /Shredding Disc
4 Tips and Techniques
5 Processing Charts
6 Care and Cleaning
7 Troubleshooting
8 Recipes
9 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
10 Documents / Resources
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Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap FP25 Manual

Parts and Features

BEFORE FIRST USE: Unpack processor. Handle blade and disc(s) carefully; they are very sharp. Wash all parts except base in hot, soapy water. Rinse; then dry.
Parts and Features

Chopping/Mixing Blade
Use to coarsely chop, grate, mince, mix, or puree food.

Reversible Slicing/ Shredding Disc
Use to shred or to slice a variety of foods (such as cheese, carrots, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers).

How to Use Chopping/Mixing Blade

Laceration Hazard.
Handle blade carefully; it is very sharp. Make sure unit is turned OFF () and is unplugged.
NOTE: Operate using only one blade or disc at a time.

Place bowl on base.
Carefully slide blade straight down onto the motor shaft until blade snaps in place.
Place lid on bowl.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless latches on bowl are locked.
Place food pushers in food chute.
Laceration Hazard: Always use food pusher to feed food into the chute. NEVER PUSH FOOD THROUGH CHUTE WITH HANDS OR OTHER OBJECTS.
Press desired function button.
When finished, press OFF () and unplug.

Laceration Hazard: Always unplug unit before removing lid.
If desired, carefully remove blade from motor shaft. Blade stays in place while removing food.

How to Use Reversible Slicing /Shredding Disc

Laceration Hazard.
Handle disc carefully; it is very sharp. Make sure unit is turned OFF () and is unplugged.
NOTE: Operate using only one blade or disc at a time.

Place bowl on base.
Carefully place disc onto motor shaft with desired side facing UP. ("SLICE" or "SHRED" is stamped on each side of the blade.)
Place lid on bowl. NOTE: Unit will not work unless latches on bowl are locked.
Cut food to fit food chute. Fill chute with food.
NOTE: Soft cheese like mozzarella should be placed in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to processing to ensure it is firm enough for shredding.
Place food pushers in food chute.

Laceration Hazard:
Always use food pusher to feed food into the chute. NEVER PUSH FOOD THROUGH CHUTE WITH HANDS OR OTHER OBJECTS.
Press desired function button.
When finished, press OFF (¢) and unplug.

Laceration Hazard:
Always unplug unit before removing lid.
Always remove lid before removing bowl to avoid possible damage to the appliance.
Carefully remove disc from motor shaft.

Tips and Techniques

For a more uniform consistency, start with pieces of food that are similar in size. Cut food into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces before processing with chopping/mixing blade and leave room in bowl for the food to be tossed around.
This food processor is excellent to chop, mix, slice, or shred most foods. However, to maintain peak performance, do not use your food processor for the following: grinding grain, coffee beans, or spices; slicing frozen meats; kneading dough; or crushing ice.
When chopping foods, pulsing on and off will produce the best results.
Operating time will depend on quantity of food being processed. Most foods can be sliced, chopped, or shredded in seconds. If unit is operated continuously for an extended period of time, let the processor rest about 4 minutes before continuing.

Do not puree or mash starchy vegetables like potatoes as they are easily overprocessed and will become gummy.
To slice or shred cheese, use only firm cheese like Cheddar or Swiss that has been chilled for at least 30 minutes. Cheese should be processed immediately after being removed from the refrigerator. Soft cheese like mozzarella should be placed in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to processing to ensure it is firm enough for shredding.
The reversible slicing/shredding disc has a slicing blade on one side and shredding teeth on the other. The name stamped on the blade, facing up, is the function selected. Place on motor shaft with desired cutting edge facing up.
To julienne vegetables, slice and then remove from bowl. Restack the vegetables. Pack into food chute with slices vertical. Slice again to make matchstick-cut vegetables.

Processing Charts

Disc attachments are reversible and labeled. The label should face up for the desired function. When using disc attachments, do not process past the MAX LEVEL on the bowl.

ATTACHMENT	FOODS
Chopping/Mixing Blade	Chop: nuts, meat, garlic, onions, peppers, celery, herbs, bread (for crumbs), crackers Mince/Puree: vegetables, fruit Mix: salad dressings Puree: soups, sauces Grate: cheese, such as Parmesan (chilled)
Slicing Disc (slicing side facing UP)	Cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoni, peppers, radishes, firm cheeses (chilled)
Shredding Disc (shredding side facing UP)	Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, cheese (chilled)

For best results do not exceed the following amounts when chopping, mincing, or pureeing with the chopping/mixing blade. Leave some space in the bowl to allow ingredients to move for pulsing or blending.

FOOD	MAXIMUM AMOUNT
Dry ingredients such as crackers or nuts (27 oz.)	6 cup to MAX level
Vegetables cut into 2.5 cm pieces fruits quartered	6 cup to MAX level
Grated cheese such as Parmesan or Cheddar, cubed (18 oz.)	6 cup to MAX level
Thick sauces or dips (72 oz.)	6 cup to MAX level
Liquids such as marinades or soups	4 to 6 cups (48-72 oz)

Care and Cleaning

Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid.

Care and Cleaning
Wipe base, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. If necessary, use a mild nonabrasive cleanser.

DISHWASHER-SAFE

DO NOT use the "SANI" setting when washing in the dishwasher. "SANI" cycle temperatures could damage your product. All removable parts may also be cleaned in the sink with hot, soapy water. Use caution when washing chopping/mixing blade and slicing/shredding disc.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	PROBABLE CAUSE
Unit does not operate on any speed or Pulse	Is the unit plugged in? Does the outlet work? Is the lid locked in place? See "How to Use" sections.
Food is not sliced or shredded uniformly	Packing too much food in the food chute or pushing too hard on the food pusher may cause the processed food to be irregulary sliced or shredded. Refer to the Food Processing Charts for recommended sizes and quantities.
Unit stops and will not come back on	Is the lid locked in place? See "How to Use" sections. Is the outlet still working? Check it by plugging in a working lamp or other appliance. You may have overloaded the circuit and blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker. Turn unit OFF ( ), allow to stand for 3 to 4 minutes, and then turn back ON. If none of these suggestions correct the problem, DO NOT attempt to repair the unit. Call the Customer Service number to get the name of your nearest Authorized Service Center.
Unit has a burning smell	There may be a residue left on the motor from the manufacturing process, causing a slight odor during initial use. This will go away. If a strong odor or any visible smoke appears, unplug unit IMMEDIATELY and call the Customer Service number.
Motor seems weak	Are you using the recommended food size and quantity to be processed? Refer to the Food Processing Charts for recommended food sizes and speeds.
Cheese is not shredding well	Cheese should be processed immediately after being removed from the refrigerator. Soft cheese like mozzarella should be placed in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to processing to ensure it is firm enough for shredding.
Vegetables are not shredding or slicing	Store vegetables with high water content in the refrigerator prior to processing. Room-temperature vegetables are less firm and do not perform as well.

Recipes

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
2 cloves garlic
2 green onions, white portion and half of green tops
1 can (15 oz./425 g) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 jar (14 oz./397 g) roasted red peppers, drained
1/4 cup (59 ml) tahini (sesame paste), stirred
2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
2 teaspoons (10 ml) olive oil
1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) ground cumin
Dash cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash paprika
Pita chips or cut vegetables

Directions

Using S-blade and with processor running, drop garlic cloves and onion into food chute.
Add garbanzo beans, roasted red peppers, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper. Continue to process until smooth.
Place in serving bowl and garnish with paprika.
Serve with pita chips and/or vegetables. Refrigerate to store.

Serves: 4 to 6

Fresh and Spicy Salsa
1 onion, peeled
1 clove garlic
1 hot pepper (jalapeno or finger hot), cored, seeded, and quartered
4 tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup (59 ml) cilantro, packed
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cumin
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot sauce, optional

Directions

Using S-blade and with processor running, drop onion, garlic clove and hot pepper through the food chute and chop until finely minced. Scrape bowl as needed.
Add tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until desired texture, scraping bowl as needed. Add hot sauce if desired.

Serves: 6 to 8

Cilantro Butter
1 bunch cilantro
1 cup (237 ml) unsalted butter, softened
Juice from one lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Wash cilantro and separate leaves from stems. Combine butter and cilantro leaves in food processor. Blend until light and fluffy.
Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Process to blend.
Use for grilled dishes. Delicious with grilled salmon, swordfish or tuna. Refrigerate to store.

Serves: 4 to 6

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This product is intended for household use. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

Read all instructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. C hildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance should not be used by children.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning.
Avoid contacting moving parts.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. I f the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Do not use your food processor if any part is broken.
Do not use appliance outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Keep hands and utensils away from moving blade and disc while processing food to reduce the risk of severe personal injury and/ or damage to the food processor. A rubber scraper may be used but ONLY when the food processor is not running.
The blade and disc are sharp. H andle carefully. S tore out of reach of children.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or disc on base without first putting bowl properly in place.
Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
Never feed food into food chute by hand. A lways use the food pushers.
Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism.
Make sure the blade or disc has come to a full stop before removing lid.
To reduce the risk of injury, be sure to insert or remove blade and disc using hubs provided for this purpose. U se caution when removing blade and disc from the bowl, when emptying the bowl, and when cleaning.
Check that the control is OFF ( ¢ ) before plugging cord into wall outlet. T o disconnect, turn the control to OFF ( ¢ ); then remove plug from wall outlet.
Be sure to turn switch to OFF ( ¢ ) position after each use. A lways use the pushers to clear the food chute. W hen this method is not possible, unplug cord from outlet and disassemble unit to remove the remaining food.
The appliance is not intended for commercial, professional, or industrial use.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base, motor, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
Never use appliance for a longer period or with a larger amount of ingredients other than that recommended by appliance manufacturer.
The maximum rating of this unit is based on using the chopping/ mixing blade. U sing the slicing/shredding disc may draw significantly less power.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
Do not operate more than 2 minutes ON at a time
Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the food processor as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to sudden steaming.

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Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. This machine is equipped with motor overload protection. If the motor stops during operation due to overheating, unplug and allow it to cool down for 30 minutes. Plug machine back in after 30 minutes to resume normal operation. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another highwattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.