Tips For Great Results; Using A Slicing Or Shredding Disc - KitchenAid KSM2FPA Instructions Manual

TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS

Using a slicing or_ shr_edding disc
To slice or_ shr_ed fr_uits or_
vegetables that ar_e long
and r_elatively small in
diameter_, such as car_r_ots
and bananas:
Cut food to fit feed
tube vertically and
pack feed tube
securely to keep
food positioned
properly. Process
using even pressure
with the food
pusher. Or use the
small feed tube in
the two-piece food
pusher. Position
food vertically in the
tube and use the
small food pusher to process food.
To slice or_ shr_ed fr_uits and vegetables
that ar_e r_ound, such as onions, and
apples:
Peel, core, and remove seeds. Cut in halves
or quarters to fit feed tube. Position in feed
tube. Process using even pressure with the
food pusher.
To slice or_ shr_ed fr_uits and vegetables
that ar_e small:
Position food vertically or horizontally in
layers within the feed tube. Fill feed tube
in order to keep food positioned properly.
Process using even pressure with the
food pusher. Or use the small feed tube
in the two-piece food pusher. Position
food vertically in the tube and use the
small food pusher to process food.
To slice cooked meat or_ poultr_y,
such as pepper_oni:
Food should be very cold. Cut in pieces
to fit feed tube. Process food using firm,
even pressure with the food pusher.
To shr_ed spinach and other_ leaves:
Stack leaves. Roll up and stand up in feed
tube. Process using even pressure with
the food pusher.
To shred firm and soft
cheeses:
Firm cheese should be very cold. For best
results, thoroughly freeze soft cheeses,
such as mozzarella, before processing. This
may take several hours to achieve proper
firmness for best processing.
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