WestBend 5500 Instruction Manual - Page 8

5. Plug the appliance into an electrical outlet. Push the "ON" button to start chopping or pureeing. While the food processor can be used at "LOW", "MED" or "HIGH" speeds, the "MED" speed is recommended for all food processing jobs. It is recommended that one hand be placed on the food processor lid while in use to provide more stability. CAUTION: Always use the food pusher to guide food through the feed tube. Never use your fingers or other utensils because damage to the appliance or injury could occur. 6. To stop chopping or pureeing, press the "OFF" button. When the blades have stopped spinning unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet. Note: For pulse-chopping, press and release the "PULSE" button until the ingredients reach the desired consistency. The motor will run as long as you hold the "PULSE" button down. The motor stops when you release the "PULSE" button. For best results, allow enough time between pulses for the food to fall back to the bottom of the mixing container. 7. Remove the lid by turning it counter-clockwise. Note: Never try to remove the lid and the mixing container together as this can damage the appliance. 8. Be careful not to let the chopping blade fall out of the mixing container as you empty it. To prevent this from happening, carefully remove the chopping blade by lifting up on the plastic hub before attempting to pour out the processed food, or hold the top of the plastic hub in place with your finger while pouring. 9. To remove the mixing container from the motor base, turn the handle of the mixing container counter-clockwise and lift the mixing container straight up. Note: Occasionally, a piece of food may become wedged between the chopping blade and the mixing container. If this happens, unplug the appliance, remove the lid, carefully lift the chopping blade out and remove the wedged piece. HELPFUL HINTS • Cut food into approximately ¾" pieces. You will get a more even chop if you start with pieces that are all the same size. • The chopping blade should be in place before adding food into the mixing container. • You can put up to 1 cup of food in the mixing container at a time. Chop food in batches if you want to process more. • Watch the food closely. With the pulse/chopping technique you can get an even chop without over-processing the food. • For a coarse chop, pulse only a few times. • For a finer chop or puree, press the "ON" button and let the food processor run continuously at "MED" speed until the food is chopped to desired consistency. Do not operate motor base for longer than 90 seconds at a time. • Unplug the appliance and use a plastic spatula to scrape down any pieces that stick to the inside of the mixing container. 8