Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70730 Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read and save all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base, motor, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. This appliance should not be used by children.
5. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not use your food processor if any part is broken.
10. Do not use appliance outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
12. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blade and disc while processing food to reduce the risk of severe personal injury and/ or damage to the food processor. A rubber scraper may be used but ONLY when the food processor is not running.
13. The blade and disc are sharp. Handle carefully. Store out of reach of children.
14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or disc on base without first putting bowl properly in place.
15. Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
16. Never feed food into food chute by hand. Always use the food pushers.
17. Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism.
18. Make sure the blade or disc has come to a full stop before removing lid.
19. To reduce the risk of injury, be sure to insert or remove blade and disc using hubs provided for this purpose. Use caution when removing blade and disc from the bowl, when emptying the bowl, and when cleaning.
20. Check that the control is OFF (O) before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF (O); then remove plug from wall outlet.
21. Be sure to turn switch to OFF (O) position after each use. Always use the pushers to clear the food chute. When this method is not possible, unplug cord from outlet and disassemble unit to remove the remaining food.
22. The appliance is not intended for commercial, professional, or industrial use. It is designed and built exclusively for household use only.
23. Never use appliance for a longer period or with a larger amount of ingredients other than that recommended by appliance manufacturer.
24. The maximum rating of this unit is based on using the chopping/ mixing blade. Using the slicing/shredding disc may draw significantly less power.
25. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
26. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Other Consumer Safety Information

This product is intended for household use only.

Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another highwattage appliance on the same circuit with your food processor.

Parts and Features

BEFORE FIRST USE: Unpack processor. Handle blade and disc(s) carefully; they are very sharp. Wash all parts except base in hot, soapy water. Rinse; then dry.

Chopping/Mixing Blade
Use to coarsely chop, grate, mince, mix, or puree food.

Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc
Use to shred or to slice a variety of foods (such as cheese, carrots, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers).

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
Crinkle Cut/Fine Shred Disc
To order:
1.800.851.8900 (US)
1.800.267.2826 (Canada)

How to Use Chopping/Mixing Blade

Laceration Hazard.
Handle blade carefully; it is very sharp. Make sure control knob is turned to OFF (O) and unit is unplugged.

NOTE: Operate using only one blade or disc at a time.

1. Align bowl and base. Turn bowl clockwise to lock into place. NOTE: Unit will not work unless bowl is locked.
   
2. Carefully place blade straight down onto the interlock shaft.
   
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4. OPTIONAL: Add bowl scraper if ingredients to be processed will stick to sides of bowl and need to be processed further or blended with rest of mixture.
   
5. Align lid and bowl. Turn lid clockwise to lock into place. NOTE: Unit will not work unless lid is locked.
   
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7. Place food pusher in food chute.
   

Laceration Hazard: Always use food pusher to feed food into the chute. NEVER PUSH FOOD THROUGH CHUTE WITH HANDS OR OTHER OBJECTS.

8. Select 1, 2, or P on control knob. 1 or 2: Processor will run continuously. P (PULSE): For instant on and off control.
   
9. Turn bowl scraper handle on top of lid back and forth to remove food from sides of bowl. Bowl scraper can be used when unit is running or when it is OFF.
   
10. When finished, turn to OFF (O) and unplug.
    
    Laceration Hazard: Always unplug unit before removing lid.
    
11. Always remove lid before removing bowl to avoid possible damage to the appliance.
    
12. Remove bowl scraper, if used.
    
13. Carefully remove blade from motor shaft.
    
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How to Use Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc

Laceration Hazard.
Handle disc carefully; it is very sharp.
Make sure control knob is turned to OFF (O) and unit is unplugged.
NOTE: Operate using only one blade or disc at a time.
Bowl scraper cannot be used with the reversible slicing/shredding disc.

1. Align bowl and base. Turn bowl clockwise to lock into place. NOTE: Unit will not work unless bowl is locked.
   
2. Carefully place disc onto motor shaft with desired side facing UP. ("SLICE" or "SHRED" is stamped on each side of the blade.)
   
3. Align lid and bowl.
   
4. Turn lid clockwise to lock into place. NOTE: Unit will not work unless lid is locked.
   
5. Cut food to fit food chute. Fill chute with food.
   

NOTE: Soft cheese like mozzarella must be placed in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to processing to ensure it is firm enough for shredding.

6. Select 1, 2, or P on control knob. 1 or 2: Processor will run continuously. P (PULSE): For instant on and off control.
   
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   Laceration Hazard: Always use food pusher to feed food into the chute. NEVER PUSH FOOD THROUGH CHUTE WITH HANDS OR OTHER OBJECTS.
8. When finished, turn OFF (O) and unplug.
   
   
   Laceration Hazard: Always unplug unit before removing lid.
9. Always remove lid before removing bowl to avoid possible damage to the appliance.
   
10. Carefully remove disc from motor shaft.
    
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Tips and Techniques

• Add the bowl scraper to bowl before processing ingredients that will stick to the sides of the bowl.
• For a more uniform consistency, start with pieces of food that are similar in size. Cut food into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces before processing with chopping/mixing blade and leave room in bowl for the food to be tossed around.
• This food processor is excellent to chop, mix, slice, or shred most foods. However, to maintain peak performance, do not use your food processor for the following: grinding grain, coffee beans, or spices; slicing frozen meats; kneading dough; or crushing ice.
• When chopping foods, pulsing on and off will produce the best results.
• Operating time will depend on quantity of food being processed. Most foods can be sliced, chopped, or shredded in seconds. If unit is operated continuously for an extended period of time, let the processor rest about 4 minutes before continuing.
• Do not puree or mash starchy vegetables like potatoes as they are easily overprocessed and will become gummy.
• To slice or shred cheese, use only firm cheese like Cheddar or Swiss that has been chilled for at least 30 minutes. Cheese should be processed immediately after being removed from the refrigerator. Soft cheese like mozzarella must be placed in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to processing to ensure it is firm enough for shredding.
• The reversible slicing/shredding disc has a slicing blade on one side and shredding teeth on the other. The name stamped on the blade, facing up, is the function selected. Place on motor shaft with desired cutting edge facing up.

Processing Charts

Disc attachments are reversible and labeled. The label should face up for the desired function. When using disc attachments, do not process past the MAX LEVEL on the bowl.

For best results do not exceed the following amounts when chopping, mincing, or pureeing with the chopping/mixing blade.

Cleaning and Care

Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid.

Wipe base, control knob, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. If necessary, use a mild nonabrasive cleanser.

DO NOT use the "SANI" setting when washing in the dishwasher. "SANI" cycle temperatures could damage your product. All removable parts may also be cleaned in the sink with hot, soapy water. Use caution when washing chopping/mixing blade and slicing/shredding disc.

Storage (To Keep All Parts Together)

1. Place chopping/mixing blade and then bowl scraper on motor shaft.
   
2. Flip lid upside down and place in bowl. Place food pusher in food chute.
   
3. Place slicing/shredding disc onto motor shaft.
   
   
   Laceration Hazard. Store sliding/shredding disc with slicing side down. Handle carefully.

Troubleshooting