Technical data

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let the pieces drop to the bottom of the
bowl before you pulse again. This puts
them in the path of the blade each time
the motor starts.
• Using the pulse/chopping technique, you
get an even chop without overprocessing.
Check the texture frequently by looking
through the cover. If you want a finer chop,
press and release the PULSE button until
you achieve the desired texture. Onions
and other food with a high water
content will quickly end up as a purée,
unless examined through the work bowl
after each pulse to make sure they are
not overprocessed.
Try chopping other food like meat for
hamburger or sausage. Then make
mayonnaise, pastry or bread, as described
in the following sections. To obtain consistent
results:
• Be sure all the pieces you add to the bowl
are about the same size.
• Be sure the amount you process is no
larger than amount recommended on the
inside cover of this booklet.
Before you do anything, wait for the blade
to stop spinning. Once it does, turn the cover
clockwise to unlock, and remove by lifting
it off.
Remove the bowl from the base of the
machine before removing the blade. This
creates a seal to prevent food from leaking.
Turn the bowl clockwise to unlock from the
base, and lift straight up to remove.
To prevent the blade from falling from the
work bowl onto your hand when emptying
the work bowl, use one of the following
methods:
Be sure your hands are dry. Grab the
blade hub, and remove the metal blade
before tilting the bowl, using a spatula to
scrape off any food. Then carefully lift the
blade out of the work bowl. Or insert your
finger through the hole in the bottom of
the work bowl, gripping the blade from
the bottom, and grip the outside of the
work bowl with your thumb. Or hold the
blade in place with your finger or spatula
while pouring out food.
TECHNIQUES FOR
CHOPPING, MIxING AND
PURÉEING WITH THE
METAL BLADE
To chop raw fruits and vegetables:
First, cut the food into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces.
You get a more even chop when all pieces
are about the same size.
Put no more than the recommended amount
of food into the work bowl (see table
inside front cover). Lock the cover in place.
Press the PULSE button at the rate of 1
second on, 1 second off, until the food is
coarsely chopped. For more finely chopped
results, hold the PULSE button, letting the
machine run continuously until the desired
consistency is reached. Check frequently to
avoid overprocessing. Use the spatula
to scrape down the sides of the work bowl
if necessary.
To purée fruits and cooked vegetables:
First, cut the food into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces.
You get a smoother purée faster when all
pieces are about equal in size.
Put no more than the recommended amount
of food in the work bowl (see table inside
front cover). Lock the cover in place. PULSE
to chop coarsely, then press the ON button
and process continuously until food is
puréed. (NOTE: Cooked potatoes are an
exception to this procedure. They develop
a gluey texture when processed with the
metal blade.)
When making soup, you will want to purée
vegetables that have been cooked in liquid.
Don’t add the liquid to the work bowl,
add just the cooked vegetables; remove
vegetables with a slotted spoon. They will
purée faster and smoother without liquid.
Then add just enough liquid to make the
purée pourable. Return to the soup liquid
and stir to combine.
To dislodge food:
Occasionally, a piece of food may become
wedged between the blade and the work
bowl. If this happens, unplug the machine,
remove the cover, lift the blade out carefully
and remove the wedged piece. Empty the
bowl, reinsert the blade and lock the cover
and pusher into place. Press the ON button