Tips For Use; Chopping Or Puréeing; Slicing And Shredding - Cuisinart FP12DCSE Instructions Manual

4. TIPS FOR USE

A. Chopping or Puréeing
Large chopping/mixing blade
Chopping/mixing blade
• To chop food, use the chopping/mixing blades.
Insert these as described in section 3C.
• Make sure the ingredients are precut before adding them to the
feed tube.
• Push and release the
that the food falls to the bottom of the bowl each time.
• Wait until the motor has stopped.
• Use the spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl if necessary.
• Processing this way the food will be chopped finely.
• Frequently check the texture to avoid over processing.
• To purée, chop the food roughly then press
you have the desired texture. (note: Do not use this function to
purée cooked potatoes).
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• Make sure the quantities used do not exceed those recommended
in this booklet.
• Always wait until the blade has stopped turning before removing
the lid.
• Never touch the sharp elements and always handle the blades
by their hubs.
• To chop hard foods, remove the small pusher, press
then slide the food through the opening. Small pieces of food
can be added whole. Cut other food into 3 cm pieces.
• To chop fresh herbs and aromatic herbs, the bowl and the blade
should be perfectly clean and dry. Cut the stems off and use
only the leafy parts. Place the herbs in the bowl and press
several times, until the herbs are chopped enough. If dried well
before being chopped, aromatic herbs can be kept 4 to 5 days in
the refrigerator.
• To chop meat, poultry, fish and seafood, the food must be very
cold but not frozen. Cut the items into 3 cm pieces. Press
to chop roughly. Make sure the quantities do not exceed those
Fine
button several times, making sure
and hold until
recommended in this booklet. To chop finely, press
the motor run for a few seconds. If necessary, use the spatula to
scrape food from the sides.
• To chop nuts, place the nuts in the bowl and press
times. Frequently check that the nuts don't stick to each other in
the bowl. Use the spatula to distribute them around the bowl.
B. Slicing and Shredding
Medium
Shredding disc
Adjustable slicing disc
• To slice average sized round fruit and vegetables like apples or
onions, cut the ends so that the fruit or vegetable can lie flat on
the disc.
• Select fruit or vegetables that are firm and not too ripe.
• Remove the core and seeds or stones before slicing.
• Fill the crescent-moon shaped feed tube according to the
desired result.
• For long slices or strips, cut the food lengthwise equal to
the length of the feed tube and fit the pieces into the tube
horizontally.
• Do not exceed the MAX level indicated on the lid. To cut into
rounds (carrots, cucumbers and other long vegetables), cut the
food to the height of the tube and place the pieces vertically.
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Make sure you don't fill the chute too tightly to avoid blocking
and
the pusher. Do not press the pusher too firmly so as not to
damage the appliance. To shred or slice soft fruits or vegetables,
like bananas, mushrooms, strawberries or tomatoes, press very
lightly so as to avoid squashing these.
Always use the pusher to shred or slice foods.
never put your fingers or the spatula into the feed tube.
• To slice raw meat or poultry, cut the food to the size of the
opening. Place the pieces in the freezer until they are hard to
the touch but still easy to pierce with the tip of a knife. Place the
food in the opening, flat side down, and press on the pusher to
slice.
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