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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
Using a slicing or_ shr_edding disc
To slice or_ shr_ed fr_uits and vegetables
that ar_e small, such as str_awber_r_ies,
mushr_ooms, and r_adishes:
Position food vertically or horizontally in
layers within the feed tube. Fill feed tube
in order to keep food positioned properly.
Process using even pressure with the
food pusher. Or use the small feed tube
in the two-piece food pusher. Position
food vertically in the tube and use the
small food pusher to process food.
To slice uncooked meat or_ poultr_y,
such as stir_-fr_y meats:
Cut or roll food to fit feed tube. Wrap
and freeze food until hard to the touch,
30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on
thickness of food. Check to be sure you
can still pierce food with the tip of a sharp
knife. If not, allow to thaw slightly. Process
using even pressure with the food pusher.
To slice cooked meat or_ poultr_y,
including salami, pepper_oni, etc.:
Food should be very cold. Cut in pieces
to fit feed tube. Process food using firm,
even pressure with the food pusher.
To shr_ed spinach and other_ leaves:
Stack leaves. Roll up and stand up in feed
tube. Process using even pressure with
the food pusher.
To shred firm and soft
cheeses:
Firm cheese should be very cold. For best
results with soft cheeses, such as mozzarella,
freeze 10 to 15 minutes before processing.
Cut to fit feed tube. Process using even
pressure with the food pusher.
To slice or_ shr_ed fr_uits or_
vegetables that ar_e long
and r_elatively small in
diameter_, such as celer_y,
car_r_ots, and bananas:
Cut food to
fit feed tube
vertically or
horizontally, and
pack feed tube
securely to keep
food positioned
properly. Process
using even
pressure with
the food pusher.
Or use the small
feed tube in the
two-piece food
pusher. Position
food vertically in the tube and use the small
food pusher to process food.
To slice or_ shr_ed fr_uits and vegetables
that ar_e r_ound, such as onions, apples,
and gr_een pepper_s:
Peel, core, and remove seeds. Cut in halves
or quarters to fit feed tube. Position in feed
tube. Process using even pressure with the
food pusher.
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