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Food Processing Tips
Liquids
■ Hot liquids (not boiling) and hot foods can be processed in the Bowl.
■ Be sure to process small amounts of liquids — 3 cups or less at a time. Larger amounts may
leak from the Bowl.
Food Size, Preparation and Loading
■ When using different foods in a recipe, process dry ingredients first and moist ingredients
later. This reduces the number of times the Bowl must be washed and dried.
■ For the FP1400, you can continuously slice or shred directly into a mixing/serving bowl by
using the Continuous Food Side Chute with the Discharge Disc. This is great when making
large quantities of food such as cole slaw since you don’t have to stop to empty the 8-Cup
Bowl. It also allows you to mix your other ingredients (mayonnaise, vinegar, spices) right into
the same bowl in which you will serve the food.
■ Both the FP1300 & FP1400 are designed to let you use the Disc in combination with the
Chopping Blade. Just position the Chopping Blade in the Bowl and press the Slice/Shred Disc
with the desired side (Slice or Shred) down onto the Hub of the Chopping Blade. Using the 2
parts together can eliminate having to pre-cut foods into cubes — perfect when shredding
and chopping cheese such as parmesan to get a finer grated result.
Clogging in the Continuous Flow Side Chute: (FP1400 Only)
Occasionally sliced or shredded food may clog in the Side Chute. Follow these tips to avoid
clogging:
■ Be sure the Shield is removed entirely when using the Continuous Flow Side Chute. It is
normal for some pieces to fall into the processor bowl.
■ Use a large serving bowl to help catch spatter from the Side Chute and turn the bowl as it
fills to prevent food buildup in the exit chute.
■ Be sure to use the correct side of the Discharge Disc — for leafy vegetables (lettuce,
cabbage, etc.) and shredding (carrots, zucchini, potatoes, etc.), use the tall Tab side up; for
slicing other foods, use the short Tab side up.
■ Use the Food Fingers with the Side Chute to help steady food, keep slices whole, and allow
for continuous feeding.
■ Use Lo speed for foods that have clogged in the past. Some foods, like carrots, are prone to
clogging and you may get better results by simply processing them directly into the food
processor bowl.
■ If clogging does occur, never stick anything up the chute to try to dislodge the food. Shut off
and unplug the machine, then unscrew the Cover/Food Chute to clear a blockage.
6. Do not fill the Bowl with boiling water or place any of the parts in boiling water. Some foods,
such as carrots, may temporarily stain the Bowl. To remove stains, make a paste of 1 tablespoon
baking soda and two tablespoons warm water. Apply the paste to the stains and rub with a
cloth. Rinse in sudsy water and dry.
7. Do not allow the Chopping Blade, Slice/Shred Disc or Discharge Disc (FP1400 Only) to soak in
water for long periods of time.
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