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overloAd protectIon system
•
The food processor has an overload protection
system to prevent damage to the motor.
If activated, the food processor will go into
STANDBY mode, and the buttons will flash.
•
Unplug and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
Once cooled, you will be able to use the food
processor as usual again.
•
Note that some stiff mixtures (such as bread
dough) may cause the blade to rotate more
slowly than normal. If this happens, do not
process for more than 1 minute.
•
If the blades or discs jam with food while
processing, immediately unplug from the
power outlet before clearing the wedged food.
If this happens more than once, the bowl may
be overloaded. Try processing in smaller
batches.
choppInG WIth the
QUAd
®
BlAde
The micro-serrated Quad
®
blade chops raw and
cooked food to the consistency required, from
coarsely chopped to minced. The blades process
very efficiently, and may take less time than
expected to process many large tasks.
Always remember to place the spindle and
Quad
®
blade into the processing bowl before
adding the food.
Avoid over-processing by checking the
consistency frequently. For many tasks, we
recommend using the PULSE button, as it may
only take a few seconds to fully process food to
your desired consistency.
If necessary, turn the POWER off and use a
spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to
encourage even processing.
raw vegetables, fruit and cooked meats
Trim and cut food into 2.5cm cubes. Process
no more than 5
½
cups at a time using the
PULSE button at 1–2 second intervals until
chopped to desired size or consistency.
raw meat, chicken and fish
Trim excess fat and cut food into
2.5cm cubes. Ensure all bones are removed.
Chill well in freezer until firm as
this will help to cut through the food more
readily. Process no more than 800g of raw
meat at a time. At this capacity the motor
should run for no more than 30 seconds at
a time. Use a combination of the START |
PAUSE and the PULSE button until chopped
or minced to the desired consistency.
Garlic, chili and ginger
Peel garlic cloves and process them whole.
Leave chilies whole, or remove seeds for
milder chili. Peel and cut ginger into 2.5cm
cubes.
For other solid herbs like lemongrass or
galangal, peel and cut into cubes or pieces
between 1 and 2cm in size.
Size should be made smaller for harder or
more dense herbs.
Process using the PULSE button at
1–2 second intervals until chopped to the
desired consistency.
If adding garlic, chili or ginger to other
ingredients, drop whole pieces down the
small feed chute while the motor is running.
leafy herbs
Wash and dry herbs thoroughly. Remove
any coarse stems. Process no more than
2 bunches of herbs (approx. 4 cups) at a
time using the PULSE button at 1–2 second
intervals until chopped to the desired
consistency.
Use leafy herbs immediately for the most
aromatic results in your recipe.
nuts
Process no more than 4 cups of shelled nuts
at a time using the PULSE button at 1–2
second intervals until chopped to the desired
consistency.
