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PRESSURE
• When processing, never force the food down the chute as this can
damage the discs.
• Apply light, even pressure for soft foods such as tomatoes and bananas.
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Apply medium, even pressure for firmer foods such as potatoes
and apples.
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Apply firm, even pressure for hard foods such as parmesan cheese and
deli meats such as salami.
ROUND FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
• Small fruit and vegetables should be trimmed on one end so the food sits
flat inside the feed chute.
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Large fruit and vegetables may need to be cut in half to fit in the chute.
LONG FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
• Ingredients can be cut cross-sectionally to create circular results.
Use the small and medium feed chute, or pack ingredients vertically in
the large feed chute.
• Ingredients can be cut lengthwise to create ribbons. Use the large
feed chute, and trim ingredients if necessary to encourage them to sit
flat in the feed chute when the disc starts. Pack the large feed chute
horizontally.
LEAFY VEGETABLES
Cut cabbage into wedges to fit the feed chute. For lettuce, separate leaves,
then roll up and pack vertically in the feed chute.
CHEESE
• Caution should be taken when processing cheese in a food processor.
For soft cheese such as mozzarella, partially freeze it until firm. This will
help prevent jamming the disc.
• Round cheeses such as mozzarella should be trimmed at one end to
encourage them to sit flat in the feed chute when the disc starts.
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Hard cheeses such as parmesan must be checked first to ensure they
are not too hard (to avoid damaging blade edges). The cheese should
slice easily with a sharp knife and remove the rind before processing.
• Wedged shaped cheeses such as parmesan can be packed side by side
to form a rectangular shape in the chute.
DELI MEATS
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Cut in lengths to fit the height of the feed chute. The length must not
be higher than MAX CHUTE FILL graphic. Pack with the cut side
facing down.
• For hard cured sausages like salami and pepperoni trim on one end and
process one sausage at a time through the small or medium feed chute,
depending on size.
CHOCOLATE
Break a block of chocolate into small pieces, and chill until firm. Pack into
the small feed chute, and then shred.
MINI BOWL AND BLADE
• The mini processing bowl is used inside the main processing bowl.
It is for better control when processing small quantities of food, or herb/
spice mixes. It can be used for chopping, mixing and blending a variety
of ingredients.
• The mini blade cannot be used inside the main processing bowl.
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The main processing attachments will not fit inside the mini bowl.
CARE & CLEANING
When finished processing, switch the food processor off at the power outlet
and unplug the power cord.
MOTOR BASE
• Wipe the motor base with a clean, damp cloth after each use.
• Dry thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth.
PROCESSING BOWL, LID AND FOOD PUSHER
Hand wash in hot, soapy water using a mild detergent. Do not use a
scourer or abrasive cleaners as they will scratch the plastic surface.
The plastic parts may occasionally be washed in the dishwasher (top shelf
only). It is not recommended on a regular basis. Do not place food pusher
in the dishwasher as the heat may deform it.
2 BLADE PROCESSOR, DOUGH BLADE AND DISCS
• Hand wash the bowl and lid. Use the cleaning brush accessory to scrub
stubborn foods off the blades and discs. The handle end of the brush is
designed for scraping.
• To avoid accidental cuts, do not leave dual blade processor or discs to
soak in sudsy water. The Quad
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blade processor, dough blade, discs and
spindle can also be washed in the dishwasher (top shelf only).
FOOD STAINS AND ODOURS
Foods such as carrot may leave a stain on plastic parts whilst other foods
such as garlic may leave a strong odour. To remove either, soak the parts
for 5 minutes in 2 Litres of water with ½ cup lemon juice added. Rinse and
wash as normal.
STORAGE
• Place the large food pusher (with medium and small pushers inserted)
into the feed chute for storage.
• Store your food processor upright, with the bowl and lid resting in
position, but not locked. Locking the bowl and lid can put unnecessary
strain on the safety interlock.
• All accessories should be kept in the storage container and out of the
reach of children to avoid accidental cuts. It is not recommended to store
the discs in a drawer with other utensils.
• Do not place anything else on top of your food processor.
