unplugged. Don’t leave it with the pusher
assembly in the locked position; this could
damage the on-off mechanism.
Store the blades and discs as you would
sharp knives, out of the reach of children.
The Disc and Blade Holders are optional
accessories which offer safe and conve-
nient storage.
All parts except the housing base are dish-
washer safe, and we recommend washing
them in the dishwasher. Insert the work
bowl upside down. Remember to unload
the dishwasher carefully wherever you
place sharp blades and discs.
To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl,
cover, pusher assembly and blade or disc
immediately after use so food won’t dry
on them. Openings at the bottom of the
large pusher provide drainage and make
cleaning easy. If food lodges in the pusher,
remove it by running water through it, or
use a bottle brush.
If you wash blades and discs by hand, do
it carefully. Avoid leaving them in soapy
water where they may disappear from
sight. To clean the metal blade, fi ll the work
bowl with soapy water, hold the blade by
its plastic centre and move it rapidly up
and down on the centre shaft of the bowl.
Use of a spray attachment is also effective.
If necessary, use a brush.
The work bowl is made of Lexan
®
(plastic),
which is shatter resistant and heat resis-
tant. It should not be placed in a micro-
wave oven, as the aperture at the front
of the pusher houses the metal rod that
activates the motor.
TIP :
When preparing a meal, make the
dishes with the least amount of wet
ingredients fi rst. For example, make the
bread fi rst; then you don’t need to wash
the bowl before making the salad. In many
cases, wiping the bowl with a paper towel
between recipes is suffi cient.
Chopping certain foods may scratch or
cloud the work bowl. These foods include
ice, whole spices, coffee beans and oils
like wintergreen. If you like to prepare your
own spice blends, you may want to keep a
second bowl just for that purpose.
The housing base is made of a tough plas-
tic with high impact resistance. Its smooth
surface will look new for years. Keep a
sponge handy as you work, and wipe spills
from the base.
Four rubber feet on the underside keep
the base from moving on most work
surfaces when the machine is processing
heavy loads. If the feet leave spots on the
counter, spray them with a spot remover
and wipe with a damp sponge. If any trace
of the spot remains, repeat the procedure
and wipe the area with a damp sponge
and nonabrasive cleaning powder.
To clean the inside of the detachable stem,
slide the stem release button on the side
up as far as it will go and hold it there as
you run water through the stem.
IMPORTANT:
Never store any blade or
disc on the motor shaft. No blade or disc
should be placed on the shaft except when
the processor is about to be used.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Like all powerful electrical appliances, a
Premier™ Series Food Processor should
be handled with care. Follow these guide-
lines to protect yourself and your family
from misuse that could cause injury.
Handle and store metal blades and discs
carefully. Their cutting edges are very
sharp.
Always place discs on fl at stable surface
before connecting detachable stem.
Never put blades or discs on the motor
shaft until the work bowl is locked in place.
Always be sure that the blade or disc is
down on motor shaft as far as it will go.
Always insert chopping blade and dough
blade in the work bowl before putting
ingredients in bowl.
When slicing or shredding food, always
use the pusher.
Never put your fi ngers or spatula into feed
tube.
Always wait for the blade or disc to stop
spinning before you remove the pusher as-
sembly or cover from the work bowl.
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