Hamilton Beach 840067400 - Manual (Page 3)

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Before First Use
Unpack processor. Handle the S-blade
and Slicing/Shredding Disc carefully;
they are very sharp. Wash all parts
except the base in hot, soapy water.
Rinse then dry.
Processing Tips and Techniques
• For a uniform consistency when
chopping, leave room in the bowl for
the food to be tossed around.
• Also for a more uniform consistency,
start with pieces of food that are
similar in size. Carrots, for example,
should all be cut in 1-inch chunks.
Do not process 4-inch pieces with
1 ⁄
2
-inch pieces.
• This food processor is excellent to
chop, mix, slice, or shred most
foods. However, to maintain peak
performance, we do not recommend
the following: grinding grain, coffee
beans or spices; slicing frozen meat;
or crushing ice.
• Do not puree or mash starchy
vegetables like potatoes. They will
be over-processed in a second and
turn gummy.
• Operating time will depend on quantity
of food being processed. Most foods
can be sliced, chopped, or shredded
in seconds. Do not operate processor
for more than one minute at a time.
If processing large quantities, let the
processor rest about one minute
before continuing.
• To slice or shred cheese, select firm
cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack,
or Swiss. Place cheese in freezer
for 30 minutes to one hour before
processing. Always use highest
speed of food processor.
How to Operate the Controls
• HIGH-LOW Switch: Move the
switch to either high or low speed
before turning on the motor with the
ON-OFF-PULSE Switch.
• ON-OFF-PULSE Switch: This is
a three-position switch that gives you
a choice of ON, OFF, or PULSE.
ON runs the motor continuously until
you move the switch to OFF. The
PULSE position will run the motor
until the switch is released. Then it
automatically springs back to the
OFF position.
On
Off
Pulse
The control panel provides a
quick-reference guide to indicate
the correct blade for a job.
High
Low