Hamilton Beach 70450 Use & Care - Page 6

840122301 ENv02.qxd:840122300 Ev03.qxd 1/19/10 3:58 PM Page 6 Processing Using Chopping/Mixing Blade The chopping/mixing blade can be used to coarsely chop, finely mince, mix, or puree food to a smooth consistency. 1. Make sure the control switch is turned to OFF (O) and the unit is unplugged. 2. Lock the bowl onto base. (See "How to Lock the Bowl" on page 5.) 3. Place the chopping/mixing blade onto motor shaft of food processor in center of bowl. Turn slowly until blade drops into place. Handle carefully: the blade is sharp. Chopping/ Mixing Blade 4. Lock cover onto bowl. (See "How to Lock the Cover" on page 5.) Insert food pusher into food chute. 5. Plug in unit and process food. The processing time will determine the finished consistency of the food. The Pulse setting can help you avoid overprocessing. WARNING! Cut Hazard: Always use food pusher to feed food into the chute. Never push food through chute with hands or fingers. Wait until blade has stopped spinning before removing cover. Motor Shaft 6