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12 CUP / 2.8 LITRE FOOD PROCESSOR

INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPESMODEL 4KFPW760 & 4KFPM770

ROBOT CULINAIRE DE 2,8 LITRES / 12 TASSES

GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET RECETTES MODÈLES 4KFPW760 ET 4KFPM770

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Proof of Purchase & Product Registration

Always keep a copy of the salesreceipt showing the date ofpurchase of your Food Processor.Proof of purchase will assure you ofin-warranty service.

Before you use your FoodProcessor, please fill out and mailyour product registration card

packed with the unit. This card willenable us to contact you in theunlikely event of a product safetynotification. This card does notverify your warranty.

Please complete the following foryour personal records:

Model Number _______________________________________________________

Serial Number ________________________________________________________

Date Purchased _______________________________________________________

Store Name __________________________________________________________

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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION

Product Registration Card ........................................................Inside Front Cover

Food Processor Safety ........................................................................................3

Important Safeguards........................................................................................4

Electrical Requirements ......................................................................................5

FEATURES AND OPERATION

Food Processor Features ...................................................................................6

Preparing the Food Processor for Use

Before First Use ...........................................................................................8

Work Bowl Assembly .................................................................................8

Multipurpose Blade & Dough Blade Assembly ............................................9

Slicing & Shredding Disc Assembly .............................................................9

Mini Bowl Assembly..................................................................................10

Chef’s Bowl Assembly ..............................................................................10

Egg Whip Assembly & Use........................................................................11

Citrus Press Assembly & Use......................................................................11

Using the Food Processor

Before Use ................................................................................................13

Food Pusher Interlock ...............................................................................13

Maximum Liquid Level .............................................................................13

Turning the Food Processor On and Off ...................................................13

Using the Pulse Control ............................................................................14

2-Piece Food Pusher .................................................................................14

Disassembling the Food Processor ..................................................................14

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the Food Processor............................................................................16

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................17

Continued on next page

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Table of ContentsFOOD PROCESSING TIPS

Using the Multipurpose Blade ...................................................................18

Using a Slicing or Shredding Disc..............................................................19

Using the Dough Blade .............................................................................20

Using the Egg Whip..................................................................................20

Helpful Hints ...................................................................................................21

RECIPES

Appetizers ......................................................................................................23

Salads and Dressings ......................................................................................28

Soups and Sandwiches ....................................................................................32

Vegetables and Side Dishes ............................................................................37

Main Dishes.....................................................................................................41

Breads ............................................................................................................46

Desserts...........................................................................................................51

WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION

KitchenAid® Food Processor Warranty ..............................................................57

How To Arrange For Warranty Service..............................................................57

How To Arrange For Out-Of-Warranty Service ..................................................58

Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts ...................................................59

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on yourappliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt youand others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and eitherthe word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injuredif you don’t immediately followinstructions.

You can be killed or seriously injuredif you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how toreduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions arenot followed.

DANGER

WARNING

Food Processor Safety

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always befollowed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.2. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put Food Processor in

water or other liquid.3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near

children.4. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off

parts, and before cleaning.5. Avoid contacting moving parts.6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the

appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Returnappliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair,or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturermay cause fire, electric shock or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

10. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or discs whileprocessing food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage tothe Food Processor. A scraper may be used but must be used only whenthe Food Processor is not running.

11. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or discs on base

without first putting bowl properly in place.13. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.14. Never feed food by hand. Always use the food pusher.15. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.16. This product is designed for household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Electrical Requirements

Model 4KFPM770:

Volts: 120 V.A.C. onlyHertz: 60 Hz

NOTE: Model 4KFPM770 has a 3prong grounded plug. To reduce therisk of electrical shock, this plug willfit in an outlet only one way. If theplug does not fit in the outlet,contact a qualified electrician. Do notmodify the plug in any way.

Do not use an extension cord. If thepower supply cord is too short, havea qualified electrician or servicemaninstall an outlet near the appliance.

Model 4KFPW760:

Volts: 120 V.A.C. only. Hertz: 60 Hz

NOTE: Model 4KFPW760 has apolarized plug (one blade is widerthan the other). To reduce the risk ofelectrical shock, this plug will fit in apolarized outlet only one way. If theplug does not fit fully in the outlet,reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,contact a qualified electrician. Do notmodify the plug in any way.

Do not use an extension cord. If thepower supply cord is too short, havea qualified electrician or servicemaninstall an outlet near the appliance.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire or electrical shock.

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Food Processor Features

On

Off

Pulse

Medium (4 mm)Shredding Disc

Fine (2 mm) Slicing Disc

Stainless SteelMultipurpose Blade

Dough Blade

Heavy Duty Base

2-Piece Food Pusher

Work BowlCover with UltraWide Mouth™Feed Tube

Work Bowl

4-Cup (945 ml)Mini Bowl andMini Blade

Medium (4 mm)Slicing Disc

Spatula/CleaningTool

10-Cup (2.4 l)Chef’s Bowl

CitrusPress

2-PieceCone

Disc Stem

Egg Whip

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Food Processor FeaturesWork Bowl Cover with Ultra Wide Mouth™ Feed TubeOne of the industry’s largest, theUltra Wide Mouth™ feed tubeaccommodates large items – liketomatoes, cucumbers, and potatoes –with a minimum of sectioning orslicing.

2-Piece Food PusherFor smaller items, remove the smallpusher from the central tube in thelarge pusher. The small pusher andfeed tube make it easy to processherbs, nuts, single carrots and celery.The small pusher can also be used asa convenient 4 oz. (120 ml)measuring cup.

12-Cup (2.8 l) Work BowlThe tough polycarbonate bowlprovides capacity for large jobs.

Chef’s BowlPlace the 10-cup (2.4 l) Chef’s Bowlinside the Work Bowl, and slice orshred a food item while keeping theWork Bowl clean for anotheringredient.

Mini Bowl and Mini Blade4-cup (945 ml) bowl and stainlesssteel blade are perfect for smallchopping and mixing jobs.

Fine (2 mm) Slicing DiscDisc produces approximately 1⁄16-inch(2 mm) slices of most foods, fromdelicate strawberries to partiallyfrozen meats.

Medium (4 mm) Slicing DiscDisc produces approximately 1⁄8-inch(4 mm) slices of most foods.

Medium (4 mm) Shredding DiscDisc produces approximately 1⁄8-inch(4 mm) shreds of most firm fruits,vegetables, and cheese.

Disc StemStem fits over the power shaft on thebase and into the bottom of a slicingor shredding disc.

Stainless Steel Multipurpose BladeVersatile blade chops, minces, blends,mixes, and emulsifies in a matter ofseconds.

Dough BladeThe dough blade is specially designedfor mixing and kneading yeast dough.

Egg WhipThe egg whip will quickly whip creamand egg whites for meringues,mousses, soufflés, and desserts.

Citrus PressPress consists of aStrainer Basket,

2-Piece Cone, and LeverArm. Use the removableouter cone for larger

items, such as grapefruit,and the inner cone forlemons and limes.

Heavy-Duty BaseThe base features the off, on, andpulse buttons along with the powershaft, which rotates the blades anddiscs.

Spatula/Cleaning ToolSpecial shape facilitates food removalfrom bowls, discs, and blades.

Chef’s Accessory CaseStylish and durable slim-line caseorganizes and protectsblades, discs, andaccessories.

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Before First Use

Before using your Food Processor forthe first time, wash the work bowl,work bowl cover, chef’s bowl, minibowl, feed tube pusher, discs, andblades either by hand or in thedishwasher (see “Cleaning the FoodProcessor” on page 16).

Work Bowl Assembly

1. Place the Food Processor base on adry, level countertop with thecontrols facing forward. Do notplug in the unit until it iscompletely assembled.

2. With the handle just to the left ofcenter, place the work bowl on thebase, fitting the center openingover the power shaft.

3. Grasp the work bowl handle andturn the bowl to the right until itlocks into position.

4. Insert the desired accessory intothe work bowl. See pages 9–12for accessory instructions.

5. Place the work bowl cover on thework bowl with the feed tube justto the left of the work bowlhandle. Grasp the feed tube andturn the cover to the right until itlocks into place.

NOTE: Do not attach the cover to thework bowl before the work bowl islocked on the base. Damage to thework bowl may result.6. Fit the 2-piece food pusher into

the feed tube.

WARNINGCut Hazard

Handle blades carefully.

Failure to do so can result in cuts.

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7. Plug into a proper electrical outlet(see “Electrical Requirements” onpage 5).

NOTE: Your Food Processor will notoperate unless the work bowl andwork bowl cover are properly lockedon the base, and the pusher isinserted to the maximum fill line onthe feed tube.

Do not remove the work bowl fromthe base without first removing thework bowl cover. Damage to thework bowl may result.

Multipurpose Blade and Dough Blade Assembly

Place the blade on the power shaft.Rotate the blade so it falls into placeon the shaft.

Slicing and Shredding DiscAssembly

1. Place the disc stem on the powershaft.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire or electrical shock.

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2. Fit the disc over the metal pin onthe disc stem, then rotate the discuntil it falls fully onto the stem.

Mini Bowl Assembly

1. Place the mini bowl inside thework bowl over the power shaft.Rotate the mini bowl until it fallsinto place. When properly seatedin the work bowl, the mini bowlcannot be rotated.

2. Fit the mini blade on the powershaft. It may be necessary torotate the blade until it falls intoplace.

The mini bowl can also be placedin the chef’s bowl in a similarmanner.

3. To remove the mini bowl afterprocessing, lift the bowl using thetwo finger grips located along thetop edge of the bowl.

Chef’s Bowl Assembly

Place the chef’s bowl inside the workbowl over the power shaft. Rotatethe chef’s bowl until it falls intoplace. When properly seated in thework bowl, the chef’s bowl cannotbe rotated.

The chef’s bowl can only be usedwith the slicing and shredding discs –the multipurpose blade cannot beused. To remove the chef’s bowl afterprocessing, lift the bowl using thetwo finger grips located along thetop edge of the bowl.

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Preparing the Food Processor for UseEgg Whip Assembly and Use

The egg whip is designed to whipegg whites or heavy cream to createtoppings or soft meringues. For thebest results, at least 1 cup (235 ml) ofheavy cream or 3 egg whites shouldbe whipped at a time. Whippingsmaller quantities may not result inmaximum volume.

To assemble:

The egg whip consists of 4 pieces –the egg whip stem, stem cover, whippaddle, and cap.

1. Place the egg-whip stem on thepower shaft. Slowly turn the stemuntil it drops fully onto the shaft.

2. Align the L-shaped notch on thewhip paddle with the small poston the stem cover, and slide thepaddle onto the cover. Turn slightlyto lock paddle.

3. Fit the stem cover and paddle overthe egg whip stem. Pushdownward to engage the ridges ofthe stem with the gears of thepaddle.

4. Fit the egg whip cap over the eggwhip stem. Push downward tolock it into place.

5. Place the work bowl cover on thework bowl with the feed tube justto the left of the handle. Makesure the center pin of the eggwhip fits into the center openingof the cover. Grasp the feed tubeand turn the cover to the right tolock it into place. Insert the pusherinto the feed tube. The egg whipis now ready to operate.

6. Press the On Button and whipingredients to the desired textureand volume. Press the Off Buttonwhen finished.

To disassemble:

1. Unplug the base from theelectrical outlet. Remove the workbowl cover with a clockwise turn.

2. Lift the egg whip assembly off thepower shaft. Remove whippedingredients from the work bowl.

3. Pull the cap from the egg whipassembly. Push downward on thestem pin to remove stem from thestem cover. Turn the egg whippaddle to unlock, and slide thepaddle from the stem cover.

Citrus Press Assembly and Use

1. Position and lock the work bowlon the base.

2. Place the strainer basket in thebowl with the locking clip to theleft of the work bowl handle.

3. Turn the basket counter-clockwiseuntil the clip locks into the handle.

Cap

Stem

Whip Paddle

Stem Cover


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Preparing the Food Processor for Use4. The 2-piece cone offers two sizes;

choose the right size for the fruityou are juicing. Use the outer conefor grapefruit, oranges and otherlarge fruits. Remove the outer coneto reveal a smaller inner cone that’sperfect for lemons and limes.

5. Open the lid and place the coneinside the strainer basket over the power shaft. It may benecessary to rotate the cone untilit falls into place.

6. Halve the fruit to be juiced.7. Place fruit half on cone.8. Close the lid of the strainer basket.

Hold the lever arm down firmlywith an open palm to maintaineven pressure. Operate the citruspress only when the lever arm is inthe down position, holding thefruit on the cone.

NOTE: Use of the citrus press without the clip-on lever arm is notrecommended. If you do use itwithout the lever arm, remove thelever arm from the basket (see Step 13).

9. Operate the citrus press bypressing the On Button or thePulse Button.

10. When juice is fully extracted, Pressthe Off Button.

NOTE: Do not exceed the maximumliquid level line on the work bowl, orjuice will leak from the bowl. 11. Unlock the strainer basket by

turning it clockwise. Removejuiced fruit, cone, and strainerbasket from the work bowl.

12. Remove the work bowl from FoodProcessor and pour juice intodesired container.

13. To detach the clip-on lever armfrom the strainer basket forthorough cleaning, pull the clip atthe bottom of the basket awayfrom the basket side and removethe lever-arm from the basket.

14. When reattaching the lever armto the strainer basket, make surethe tabs on the clip snap securelyinto a pair of holes in the bottomof the basket.

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Before Use

Before operating the Food Processor,be sure the work bowl, blades, andwork bowl cover are properlyassembled on the Food Processorbase (see “Preparing the FoodProcessor for Use” starting on page 8).

Food Pusher Interlock

The food pusher is part of the safetyinterlock system. The Food Processorwill not run unless the pusher isinserted to the maximum fill line onthe feed tube.

Maximum Liquid Level

This line on the work bowl indicatesthe maximum level of liquid that canbe processed by the Food Processor.

Turning the Food Processor On and Off

1. To turn on the Food Processor,press the On Button. The unit willrun continuously and the indicatorlight will glow.

2. To stop the Food Processor, pressthe Off Button. The indicator lightwill go out and an automaticbrake will stop the action of theblade or disk within seconds.

3. Wait until the blade or disk comesto a complete stop beforeremoving the work bowl cover. Besure to turn off the Food Processorbefore removing the work bowlcover, or before unplugging theunit.

NOTE: If the unit fails to operate,make sure the work bowl and coverare properly locked on the base, andthe food pusher is inserted to themaximum fill line on the feed tube(see “Preparing the Food Processorfor Use“ starting on page 8).

On

Off

Pulse

WARNING

Rotating Blade Hazard

Always use food pusher.

Keep fingers out of openings.

Keep away from children.

Failure to do so can result in amputation or cuts.

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Using the Pulse Control

The pulse control allows precisecontrol of the duration and frequencyof processing. It’s great for jobswhich require a light touch. Just pressand hold the Pulse Button to startprocessing, and release it to stop. Theindicator light will glow each time thePulse Button is pressed.

The 2-Piece Food Pusher

To slice or shred small items, insertthe 2-piece food pusher into the feedtube, then turn the small centerpusher clockwise to unlock andremove. Use the center feed tube andpusher to process small or slenderitems, or to add liquid while the FoodProcessor is running. When not usingthe small feed tube, lock the smallpusher into place by turning itcounter-clockwise.

Disassembling the Food Processor

NOTE: If you have difficulty removingthe pusher from the feed tube, it islikely that food particles have becomelodged in the interlock system. To freethe pusher, soak the work bowl coverin warm water or wash it in adishwasher.

1. Turn the work bowl cover to theleft and remove.WARNING

Cut Hazard



WARNING

Rotating Blade Hazard

Always use food pusher.

Keep fingers out of openings.

Keep away from children.

Failure to do so can result in amputation or cuts.

2. If using a disc, remove it beforeremoving the bowl. Place twofingers under each side of the discand lift it straight up. Remove thedisc stem.

3. If using the mini bowl or chef’sbowl, grasp and remove the bowlusing the finger grips locatedalong the top edge of the bowl.

4. Turn the work bowl to the left tounlock it from the base. Lift toremove.

5. The multipurpose blade can beremoved from the work bowlbefore the contents are emptied.The blade can also be held inplace as you remove food: graspthe work bowl from the bottomand place one finger through thecenter opening to grip the bladeshaft. Then remove food from thebowl and blade with a spatula.

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Disassembling the Food Processor

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Cleaning the Food Processor

1. Press the Off Button and unplugthe Food Processor beforecleaning.

2. Wipe the base and cord with awarm, sudsy cloth, and wipe cleanwith a damp cloth. Dry with a softcloth. Do not use abrasivecleansers or scouring pads.

3. All the other parts of the FoodProcessor are dishwasher safe. Besure to load them away fromexposed heating elements in thedishwasher. If washing the FoodProcessor parts by hand, avoid theuse of abrasive cleansers orscouring pads. They may scratchor cloud the work bowl and cover.Thoroughly dry all parts afterwashing.

4. To prevent damage to the interlocksystem, always store the workbowl and work bowl cover in theunlocked position when not inuse.

5. Wrap the power cord around thework bowl. Secure the plug byclipping it to the cord.

6. Disassembled discs, shafts, andblades should be stored in theprovided storage case, and in alocation out of the reach ofchildren.

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Troubleshooting• If your Food Processor should

fail to operate, check thefollowing:

– Make sure the work bowl and workbowl cover are properly locked onthe base, and the food pusher isinserted to the maximum fill line onthe feed tube.

– See if the power cord is pluggedinto a proper electrical outlet (see “Electrical Requirements” onpage 5). If it is, unplug the FoodProcessor, then plug it into thesame outlet again. If the FoodProcessor still does not work, checkthe fuse or circuit breaker on theelectrical circuit the Food Processoris connected to and make sure thecircuit is closed.

• If the Food Processor shuts offwhile it is running:

– The Food Processor may beoverheated. If the motor exceeds acertain temperature, it willautomatically shut off to preventdamage. This should be anextremely rare occurrence. If ithappens, press the Off Button andwait 15 minutes for the FoodProcessor to cool before resuming.If the Food Processor still refuses torun, wait an additional 15 minutesfor the Food Processor to cool.

• If you have difficulty removingthe food pusher from the feed tube:

– Food particles are probably lodgedin the interlock system. To free thepusher, soak the work bowl cover inwarm water or wash it in adishwasher.

If the problem cannot be correctedwith the steps in this section, see theKitchenAid Warranty and Servicesection on pages 57-58. Do notreturn the Food Processor to theretailer – they do not provide service.

For assistance throughout Canada callKitchenAid Consumer InteractionCentre toll-free 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.(EST): 1-800-461-5681 or write to:Consumer Relations Centre KitchenAid Canada 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga, ON L5N 3A7

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Food Processing TipsUSING THEMULTIPURPOSE BLADE

To chop fresh fruits orvegetables:

Peel, core, and/or remove seeds. Cutfood in 1 to 11⁄2-inch (2.5 to 3.75 cm)pieces. Process food to desired size,using short pulses, 1 to 2 secondseach time. Scrape sides of bowl, ifnecessary.

To puree cooked fruits andvegetables (except potatoes):

Add 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) liquid from recipeper cup of food. Process food, usingshort pulses, until finely chopped.Then process continuously untilreaching desired texture. Scrape sidesof bowl, if necessary.

To prepare mashed potatoes:

Insert chef’s bowl into the workbowl. Using the shredding disc, shredhot, cooked potatoes. Remove thechef’s bowl with potatoes. Placemultipurpose blade in work bowl,and add shredded potatoes, softenedbutter, milk, and seasonings. Pulse 3to 4 times, 2 to 3 seconds each time,until milk is absorbed and texture issmooth. Do not overprocess.

To chop dried (or sticky) fruits:

The food should be cold. Add 1⁄4 cup(60 ml) flour from recipe per 1⁄2 cup(120 ml) dried fruit. Process fruit,using short pulses, until reachingdesired texture.

To finely chop citrus peel:

With sharp knife, peel colouredportion (without white membrane)from citrus. Cut peel in small strips.Process until finely chopped.

To mince garlic or to chop fresh herbs or small quantities of vegetables:

With processor running, add foodthrough the small feed tube. Processuntil chopped. For best results, makesure work bowl and herbs are verydry before chopping.

To chop nuts or make nut butters:

Process up to 3 cups (710 ml) of nutsto desired texture, using short pulses, 1 to 2 seconds each time. For acoarser texture, process smallerbatches, pulsing 1 or 2 times, 1 to 2seconds each time. Pulse more oftenfor finer texture. For nut butters,process continuously until smooth.Store in refrigerator.

To chop cooked or raw meat,poultry or seafood:

The food should be very cold. Cut in1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Process up to1 pound (455 g) at a time to desiredsize, using short pulses, 1 to 2seconds each time. Scrape sides ofbowl, if necessary.

To make bread, cookie, or cracker crumbs:

Break food into 11⁄2 to 2-inch (3.75 to5 cm) pieces. Process until fine. Forlarger pieces, pulse 2 to 3 times, 1 to2 seconds each time. Then processuntil fine.

To melt chocolate in a recipe:

Combine chocolate and sugar fromrecipe in work bowl. Process untilfinely chopped. Heat liquid fromrecipe. With processor running, pourhot liquid through the small feedtube. Process until smooth.

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Food Processing TipsTo grate hard cheeses, such asParmesan and Romano:

Never attempt to process cheese thatcannot be pierced with the tip of asharp knife. You can use the multi-purpose blade to grate hard cheeses.Cut cheese in 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces.Place in work bowl. Process, usingshort pulses, until coarsely chopped.Process continuously until finelygrated. Pieces of cheese can also beadded through the small feed tubewhile the processor is running.

USING A SLICING ORSHREDDING DISC

NOTE: When cutting andpacking food items in the

Ultra Wide Mouth™ feed tube, donot exceed the maximum fill line. Thiswill permit the pusher to engage theinterlock and the unit to operate.

To cut julienne, or match stick,strips of vegetables and fruits:

Cut food to fit feed tube horizontally.Position food horizontally in feedtube. Process, usingeven pressure to makeplank-like slices. Re-stackslices and positionvertically or horizontallyin feed tube. Process,using even pressure.

To slice or shred fruits orvegetables that are long andrelatively small in diameter, suchas celery, carrots, and bananas:

Cut food to fit feedtube vertically orhorizontally, and packfeed tube securely tokeep food positionedproperly. Process usingeven pressure. Or use the small feedtube in the 2-piece food pusher.Position food vertically in the tubeand use the small food pusher toprocess food.

To slice or shred fruits andvegetables that are round, such as onions, apples, and green peppers:

Peel, core, and/or remove seeds. Cutin halves or quarters to fit feed tube.Position in feed tube. Process, usingeven pressure.

To slice or shred fruits andvegetables that are small, such asstrawberries, mushrooms, andradishes:

Position food vertically or horizontallyin layers within the feed tube. Fillfeed tube in order to keep foodpositioned properly, but do notexceed the maximum fill line. Process,using even pressure. Or use the smallfeed tube in the 2-piece food pusher.Position food vertically in the tubeand use the small food pusher toprocess food.

To shred spinach and other leaves:

Stack leaves. Roll up and stand up infeed tube.Process, usingeven pressure.

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Food Processing TipsTo slice uncooked meat orpoultry, such as stir-fry meats:

Cut or roll food to fit feed tube. Wrapand freeze food until hard to thetouch, 30 minutes to 2 hours,depending on thickness of food.Check to be sure you can still piercefood with the tip of a sharp knife. Ifnot, allow to thaw slightly. Process,using even pressure.

To slice cooked meat or poultry,including salami, pepperoni, etc.:

Food should be very cold. Cut inpieces to fit feed tube. Process foodusing firm, even pressure.

To shred firm and soft cheeses:

Firm cheese should be very cold. Forbest results with soft cheeses, such asmozzarella, freeze 10 to 15 minutesbefore processing. Cut to fit feedtube. Process, using even pressure.

USING THE DOUGH BLADE

The dough blade isspecially designed for mixing andkneading yeast dough quickly andthoroughly. For the best results, donot knead recipes which use morethan 2-3 cups (475-710 ml) of flour.

USING THE EGG WHIP

To make soft eggwhite meringue:

Place 3 egg whites and 1⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) cream of tartar in work bowlfitted with egg whip. Process untilfoamy, about 30 to 45 seconds. Withprocessor running, slowly add 1⁄3 cup(80 ml) sugar through the small feedtube. Process until stiff peaks form,about 21⁄2 to 3 minutes. Stopprocessor as necessary to checktexture of mixture.

To whip cream:

Place heavy cream in work bowl fittedwith egg whip. Process 30 seconds.With processor running, add 2tablespoons (30 ml) powdered sugarthrough the small feed tube. Processjust until soft peaks form, about 30to 40 seconds. Stop processor asnecessary to check texture of mixture.With processor running, add 1⁄2teaspoon (2 ml) vanilla, if desired,through the small feed tube. Processjust until mixed. Do not overprocess.

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Helpful Hints

1. When cutting and packing fooditems in the Ultra Wide Mouth™feed tube, do not exceed themaximum fill line. This will permitthe pusher to engage the interlockand the unit to operate.

2. Never process any food that is sohard or firmly frozen that it cannotbe pierced with the tip of a sharpknife. Hard food can cause damageto the blade or motor. If a piece ofhard food, such as carrot, becomeswedged or stuck on the blade, stopthe processor and remove theblade. Carefully remove food fromthe blade.

3. Do not overfill work bowl or minibowl. For thin mixtures, fill workbowl up to 1⁄2 to 2⁄3 full. For thickermixtures, fill work bowl up to 3⁄4full. For liquids, fill up to themaximum level as described onpage 13. When chopping, thework bowl should be no morethan 1⁄3 to 1⁄2 full. Use the minibowl for up to 1 cup (235 ml) ofliquid or 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) solids.

4. Position slicing discs so the cuttingsurface is just to the right of thefeed tube. This allows the blade afull rotation before contacting the food.

5. To capitalize on the speed of theprocessor, drop ingredients to bechopped through the small feedtube while the processor is running.

6. Different foods require varyingdegrees of pressure for bestshredding and slicing results. Ingeneral, use light pressure for soft,delicate foods (strawberries,tomatoes, etc.), moderate pressurefor medium foods (zucchini,potatoes, etc.), and firmerpressure for harder foods (carrots,apples, hard cheeses, partiallyfrozen meats, etc.).

7. Soft and medium-hard cheesemay spread out or roll up on theshredding disc. To avoid this,shred only well-chilled cheese.

8. Sometimes slenderfoods, such ascarrots or celery,fall over in thefeed tube,resulting in anuneven slice. Tominimize this, cut food in severalpieces and pack the feed tubewith the food. For processingsmall or slender items, the smallfeed tube in the 2-piece foodpusher will prove especiallyconvenient.

9. When preparing a cake or cookiebatter or quick bread, use themultipurpose blade to cream fatand sugar first. Add dryingredients last. Place nuts andfruit on top of flour mixture toprevent overchopping. Processnuts and fruits, using shortpulses, until blended with otheringredients. Do not overprocess.

10. When shredded or sliced foodpiles up on one side of the bowl,stop the processor and redistributethe food using a spatula.

11. When food quantity reaches thebottom of a slicing or shreddingdisc, remove the food.

12. A few larger pieces of food mayremain on top of the disc afterslicing or shredding. If desired, cutthese by hand and add to mixture.

13. Organize processing tasks tominimize bowl cleanup. Processdry or firm ingredients beforeliquid ingredients.

14. To clean ingredients from themultipurpose blade easily, justempty the work bowl, replace thelid, and pulse 1 to 2 seconds tospin the blade clean.

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Helpful Hints15. After removing the work bowl

cover, place it upside down onthe counter. This will help keepthe counter clean.

16. To remove the contents of thework bowl without removing themultipurpose blade, grasp thework bowl from the bottom andplace one finger through thecenter opening to hold the bladein place. Then remove food fromthe bowl and blade with aspatula.

17. Your Food Processor is notdesigned to perform thefollowing functions: • grind coffee beans, grains, or

hard spices• grind bones or other inedible

parts of food• liquefy raw fruits or vegetables• slice hard-cooked eggs or

unchilled meats18. If any plastic parts should

discolour due to the types offood processed, clean them withlemon juice.

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Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms1 bakery croissant or

white bread slice,torn into pieces

1 shallot, cut intoquarters

1 clove garlic15 large (about 14 oz.

[395 g]) mushrooms,cleaned

6 ounces (170 g)ground sausage

1 teaspoon (5 ml)Worcestershire sauce

1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) drymustard

1⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) hotpepper sauce

1 cup (235 ml)shredded Cheddarcheese

2 tablespoons (30 ml)snipped fresh chives, if desired

Position mini bowl and mini blade in work bowl.Add croissants. Process until finely crumbled, 10 to20 seconds. Remove and set aside.

Position mini bowl and mini blade in work bowl.Add shallot and garlic. Process until finely chopped,5 to 10 seconds. Remove stems from mushrooms;add 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) stems to shallot mixture in minibowl. Pulse 3 to 4 times, about 1 second each time,or until chopped.

In medium skillet over medium heat, cook sausageuntil thoroughly heated and no longer pink. Drain.Add mushroom mixture; cook 2 to 4 minutes, oruntil tender, stirring often.

Exchange mini bowl and mini blade formultipurpose blade in work bowl. Add sausagemixture, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce,mustard, pepper sauce, and cheese. Process untilmixed, 3 to 5 seconds.

Arrange mushrooms cap side down in 13 x 9 x 2-inch (33 x 23 x 5 cm) baking pan. Spoon and presssausage mixture into openings, mounding stuffing.Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or untilmushrooms are tender. Sprinkle with chives, ifdesired.

Yield: 5 servings (3 mushrooms per serving).

Tip: Filling may be made up to one day in advance;refrigerate. Warm to room temperature beforestuffing mushrooms.

Per Serving: About 230 cal, 11 g pro, 10 g carb, 17 g total fat, 8 g sat fat, 45 mg chol, 390 mg sod.

APPETIZERS

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Cheddar Wheat Crackers2 ounces (55 g)

sharp Cheddarcheese, chilled

1 ounce (30 g)Parmesan cheese,room temperature

3⁄4 cup (175 ml) rolled oats

1⁄2 cup (120 ml) (about4 oz. [115 g])walnut pieces

1 cup (235 ml) all-purpose flour

2⁄3 cup (160 ml) whole wheat flour

2 teaspoons (10 ml)sugar

3⁄4 teaspoon (4 ml) salt1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml)

baking soda2 tablespoons (30 ml)

shortening1 tablespoon (15 ml)

butter or margarine,slightly softened

1⁄2 cup (120 ml)buttermilk

1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon (15 ml)

water1 teaspoon (5 ml)

coarse salt, divided2 tablespoons (30 ml)

black sesame seeds*,divided

2 tablespoons (30 ml)white sesameseeds*, divided

Position 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl. AddCheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Process to shred.Remove and set aside.

Exchange shredding disc for multipurpose blade inwork bowl. Add oats and nuts. Pulse 3 to 4 times,about 5 seconds each time, or until finely ground.Add all-purpose and whole wheat flours, sugar, salt,and baking soda. Process until mixed, 5 to 10seconds. Add shortening and butter. Pulse 4 to 5times, about 2 seconds each time, or until crumbly.Add cheeses. Pulse 2 to 3 times, about 2 secondseach time, or until mixed. With processor running,add buttermilk through the small feed tube. Processuntil stiff dough forms, 20 to 25 seconds, scrapingsides of bowl if necessary.

In small bowl, combine egg and water. Set aside.

Remove dough to lightly floured work surface. Forminto a ball; divide into 2 portions. Cover 1 portion;roll 1 portion into a 10 x 10-inch (25 x 25 cm)square. Place in center of large lightly greasedbaking sheet. Roll evenly into a 12 x 12-inch (30.5 x30.5 cm) square. Brush with egg mixture. Sprinklewith 1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) coarse salt, 1 tablespoon(15 ml) black sesame seeds, and 1 tablespoon (15ml) white sesame seeds. Roll lightly with rolling pin.With pastry wheel, pizza cutter, or sharp knife, scoreto form 36 squares, or other desired shape. Do notseparate. Repeat with remaining dough, eggmixture, salt, and sesame seeds.

Bake at 350°F (177°C) for about 25 minutes, oruntil deep golden brown. Outside crackers may startto brown first. Remove them to a cooling rack, andcontinue baking until center crackers are deepgolden brown. Remove to cooling rack.

Yield: 6 dozen (about 6 crackers per serving).

*Other cracker toppings might include garlicpowder, onion powder, sliced almonds, poppyseeds, or sunflower seeds.

Per Serving: About 200 cal, 7 g pro, 20 g carb, 11 g total fat, 3 g sat fat, 30 mg chol, 470 mg sod.

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