Cuisinart DOKITCHAPP5541044 BFP-703 Manual - Page 14

General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding Food Long narrow foods like carrots, celery, cucumbers, and zucchini Apples, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and other large round fruits and vegetables To Prepare for Slicing To Prepare for Shredding 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). 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. 14