Hamilton Beach 70450 Use & Care - Page 8

840122301 ENv02.qxd:840122300 Ev03.qxd 1/19/10 3:58 PM Page 8 Food Processing Charts ATTACHMENT Slicer Disc (slicing blade facing up) Chopping/Mixing Blade Shredder Disc (shredding teeth facing up) FOODS Cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, vegetables, potatoes, cabbage Chop nuts; mince vegetables, fruit, mushrooms, carrots Chop cooked meat, puree food, grate cheese Vegetables, cabbage Firm cheeses For best results do not exceed the following amounts when chopping, mincing, or pureeing with the Chopping/Mixing Blade. FOOD Fruits and vegetables Meats (cooked) Parmesan or Romano cheese Cheddar, Jack, or Mozzarella cheese MAXIMUM AMOUNT 1 pound or 2 to 3 cups (450 g or 500 to 750 ml) 12 ounces or 11⁄2 cups, cubed (350 g or 375 ml) 5 ounces (140 g), cubed 8 ounces (225 g), cubed 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 (2.5-cm) chunks. Do not process 4-inch (10cm) pieces with 1⁄2-inch (1-cm) pieces. • This food processor is excellent to chop, mix, slice, or shred most foods. However, to maintain peak performance, do not use your food processor for the following: grinding grain, coffee beans, or spices; slicing frozen meat; or crushing ice. 8 • Do not puree or mash starchy vegetables like potatoes. They will be overprocessed 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 1 minute at a time. If processing large quantities, let the processor rest about 1 minute before continuing. • Do not make bread dough or cookie dough in this food processor. It may damage the unit.