Cuisinart SmartPower Duet SMT0025IB-1-1 - Manual (Page 14)

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General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding
Food To Prepare for Slicing To Prepare for Shredding
Long narrow foods like carrots, celery,
cucumbers, and zucchini
Cut into even lengths about 1 inch shorter than height
of feed tube. Stand pieces upright in feed tube, flat
side down, adding enough pieces so they cannot tilt.
For long shreds, cut into largest size that will fit sideways
in feed tube. Stack in feed tube to about 1 inch from top.
For shorter shreds, stand pieces upright in feed tube, flat
side down (as described in slicing column).
Apples, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes
and other large round fruits and vegetables Cut one end flat, then cut lengthwise in halves or
quarters. Pack solidly in feed tube to prevent tilting. Same as slicing. Place in feed tube sideways for longer
shreds, or upright for shorter shreds.
Strawberries, mushrooms, radishes and other
small, round fruits and vegetables
Slice off top and bottom, leaving center section. Place
in feed tube, flat side down.
Fill feed tube to about 1 inch from top. Use light to
moderate pressure.
Radishes shred well.
Cabbage, iceberg lettuce
Cut off top and bottom, leaving center section.Cut
into wedges to fit feed tube upright. Remove core.
Cut top and bottom pieces in similar wedges.
Same as slicing.
Uncooked meat and poultry
(8 oz. maximum at one time)
Use boneless cuts. Cut into feed-tube lengths.
Remove skin if desired. Wrap in plastic wrap and put
in freezer until it feels hard when you try to squeeze it
but is still easily pierced through with tip of sharp
knife. Remove plastic wrap and stand upright in feed
tube. Note: Chicken and beef for stir-fries should be
sliced with the grain. Boned, skinned chicken breast
will usually fit when frozen as described above and
cut in half crosswise.
Do not shred.
Soft cheeses like mozzarella Do not slice
Chill in freezer for 5 minutes before processing. Cut into
pieces to fit feed tube. Stand pieces in feed tube and use
light pressure on pusher. Use 4 oz. maximum.
Medium-hard cheeses like Cheddar and Swiss
Cut into pieces to fit feed tube. Stand pieces in feed
tube and use light pressure on pusher. Same as slicing. Chill 5 minutes in freezer before
processing. Use 4 oz. maximum.
Hard cheeses like Parmesan Do not slice. Do not shred.