Black & Decker FP1300, FP1400 User Manual

Séries FP1300/FP1400 Series

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

■ Read all instructions.

■ To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put base, cord, or plug in water or

other liquid.

■ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

■ Turn unit off and unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off

parts, and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn unit off, grasp plug, and pull from
wall outlet. Never yank on cord.

■ Avoid contacting moving parts.

■ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance

malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to an
authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.

■ The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

■ Do not use outdoors.

■ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

■ Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or Discs while processing food to

prevent the possibility of severe personal injury or damage to the food processor. A
scraper may be used, but it must be used only when the food processor is not
running.

■ Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

■ Be sure to insert or remove Chopping Blade and Slice/Shred Disc by using hubs to

avoid injury.

■ To avoid injury, never place Chopping Blade or Slice/Shred Disc on Base without first
putting Bowl properly in place. Make sure motor, Disc, and/or Chopping Blade have
stopped completely before removing cover.

■ Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.

■ Never feed food into chute by hand. Always use Food Pusher.

■ Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.

■ Do not operate this appliance in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

■ This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or

industrial use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug-one blade is wider than the other. As a safety feature, this
plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse it and try again. If it still does not fit, contact an electrician. Do not attempt to defeat

this safety feature.

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 Continuous Flow Side Chute (FP1400)

 Shield (FP1400)

 Food Pusher

 Food Fingers

 Cover with Food Chute

 Slice/Shred Disc

 Discharge Disc (FP1400)

 Chopping Blade

 Hi/Lo Speed Control

 On/Off/Pulse Control

 Base

 8-cup (1920 ml) Bowl

 Disc Stem

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TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the bottom cover.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the bottom cover. There
are no user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

ELECTRICAL CORD

The cord length of this appliance was selected to reduce hazards that may occur with a longer
cord. If more cord length is needed, an extension cord with a polarized plug may be used. It
should be rated not less than 10 amperes, 120 Volts, and have Underwriters Laboratories or
appropriate agency-approved listing. When using a longer cord, be sure it does not drape over a
working area or dangle where it could be pulled on or tripped over. Handle cord carefully for
longer life; avoid jerking or straining it at outlet and appliance connections.

Before First Use

■ When unpacking the product and removing packing material, handle the Chopping Blade and
Slice/Shred Disc carefully; they are very sharp.

■ Wash all parts except the Base. Be sure to read this Use & Care Book, paying special
attention to the sections on “How to Use” and “Care and Cleaning” to learn the correct
methods for taking the unit apart and cleaning.

NOTE ABOUT USAGE: Do not attempt to chop ice in this food processor; it will damage the
Bowl and dull the Chopping Blade. This unit will not whip cream, beat egg whites to a desirable
volume, grind coffee beans or spices with a high oil content, or slice or shred hard-cooked eggs,
marshmallows, or soft cheeses.

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Using The Food Processor

How To Slice Or Shred

1. Place the Bowl over the Center Post in the Base
with the handle at the left. Turn the bowl towards
the Base until it drops down into place. Snap the
Bowl in towards the Base and be sure the Locking
Tab locks into place (A).

2. To process into a serving/mixing bowl using the
Continuous Flow Food Chute (FP1400 Only), place
the Disc Stem onto the Center Post in the Bowl
and slip the Discharge Disc onto the Stem.
NOTE: Be sure you have the appropriate side of
the Discharge Disc up for leafy or other
vegetables. The Tabs on the Disc should be up for
leafy vegetables. Grasp the Slice/Shred Disc by
the Hub or very carefully by its edge with the
desired side (Slice or Shred) up and push it down onto the Disc Stem over the Discharge Disc.
Remember to remove the Shield from the Food Chute/Cover. To process directly into the
Bowl, follow the same procedure only do not use the Discharge Disc and be sure the Shield is
pushed down into place. Clip the Food Fingers onto the Food Chute to keep food from tilting and
help get even slices.

For models without the Continuous Flow Food Chute (FP1300), place the Disc Stem onto

the Center Post in the Bowl, then carefully grasp the Slice/Shred Disc by its Hub with the
desired side (Slice or Shred) up and push it down onto the Disc Stem.

3. Place the Food Chute/Cover onto the Bowl so that its Tab is facing the Base. Twist the Food
Chute/Cover in toward the Base to LOCK until you hear it click into place.

4. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.

5. Use the Food Guide to help you prepare food for slice/shred processing. Fill the Food Chute
with food and position the Pusher over the food.

6. Select the Hi or Lo Speed, then press down lightly but firmly on the Food Pusher while
pressing the desired Pulse or On Control.
NOTE: Let the Processor do the work. Heavy pressure will not speed up operation. Do not use
the Processor continuously for more than 3 minutes at a time.

7. After processing food, press the control to Off or release the Pulse Control. Allow the Disc to

CONTROLS

On — When this button is pressed, the unit will run continuously until the Off button is pressed.

Use the On position for longer processing tasks, such as making dressings, smooth
spreads, peanut butter, dips, etc.

Off — The Processor should always be left in the Off position when the unit is not in use.
Pulse — The Pulse position must be pressed and held for the unit to operate. When it is

released, the unit will stop. Use Pulse for short processing tasks, such as chopping
nuts, raw meats, or vegetables. This lets you check processed results and control the
fineness.

IMPORTANT: For your protection this unit has an Interlock System. The processor won’t operate
unless the tab on the Cover is correctly locked into the slot on the Base. Be sure the Cover is
turned fully into the slot toward LOCK until you hear it click into place. Do not attempt to operate
the unit without the Cover being correctly in place. Be sure the Bowl is locked into the Base and
the Base is on a flat, dry, clean surface before you begin processing.

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stop rotating. Twist the Food Chute/Cover toward UNLOCK to remove the Cover.

8. Carefully pull the Slice/Shred Disc (and in the case of the FP1400, the Discharge Disc) off the

Stem, remove the Stem, unlock the Bowl by turning it away from its Base, and lift the Bowl off.

How To Use The Chopping Blade

The Chopping Blade speeds up many everyday tasks and is designed to chop, crumb, grind,
mince and mix quickly.

1. Place the Bowl over the Center Post in the Base with the handle at the left. Turn the Bowl

towards the Base until it drops down into place. Snap the Bowl in towards the base and be sure
the Locking Tabs locks into place (see A).

2. Grasp the Chopping Blade by its center shaft

and slide it down onto the Center Post. (B)

3. Place the Food Chute/Cover onto the Bowl so

that its Tab is facing the Base. Twist the Food
Chute/Cover in toward the Base to LOCK until you
hear it click into place.

4. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.

5. Use the Food Guide to help you prepare food for

chopping/mincing/mixing and crumbing. Fill the
Bowl with food.

6. Select the Hi or Lo Speed, then press the

desired Pulse or On Control. When pulsing, hold
the Pulse position for about 2-3 seconds: check
results; repeat for desired consistency. It is better
to use several short operations rather than a single long one unless mixing ingredients that
require longer processing times.

7. After processing food, press the control to Off or release the Pulse button. Allow the Chopping

Blade to stop rotating. Twist the Food Chute/Cover toward UNLOCK to remove the Cover.

8. Grasp the Chopping Blade by its shaft and remove. Unlock the Bowl by turning it away from its

Base, and lift it off. Empty the processed food.

Care and Cleaning

NOTE: Do not attempt to sharpen the cutting edges of the Chopping Blade or the Reversible

Disc. They are permanently sharpened at the factory and will be ruined by attempted sharpening.

Cleaning

1. Before cleaning, be sure the unit is Off and the cord is unplugged.

2. Whenever possible, rinse parts immediately after processing for easy cleanup.

3. Wipe the Base and feet with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Stubborn spots can be removed

by rubbing with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner. Do not immerse the Base in liquid.

4. All removable parts can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher. To remove the Food Fingers,

simply pull up on the clip portion.

■ If washing by hand, wash in hot, sudsy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. If necessary, use a
small nylon bristle brush to thoroughly clean the Bowl and Food Chute/Cover; this type of
brush will also help prevent cutting yourself on the Chopping Blade and Slice/Shred Disc.

■ If washing in a dishwasher, place removable parts on the top rack only — not in or near the
utensil basket.

■ Some staining of parts may occur. Use a paste of 2 tablespoons baking soda/1 tablespoon
water — apply to stains and let stand overnight. Rinse and dry.

5. Do not use rough scouring pads or cleansers on any plastic or metal parts.

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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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USES FOR THE CHOPPING BLADE

FOOD AMOUNT SPEED COMMENTS

BABY FOOD Up to 23⁄4cups HI Add up to 21⁄2cups (600 ml) cooked vegetables and

meat to bowl, along with 1/4 cup (60 ml) cooking
liquid/broth. Process to reach desired fineness.

BREAD CRUMBS Up to 4 slices HI Break either fresh or dry bread slices into quarters.

Add to bowl and process until finely crumbed.

COOKIE/CRACKER Up to 2 cups HI Use for crumbing graham crackers, chocolate or
CRUMBS vanilla wafers. Break larger crackers into quarters.

Add up to 2 cups (480 ml) to Bowl and process
until fine.

EGGS, CHOPPED Up to 6 LOW Peel, dry and halve hard-cooked eggs. Add to Bowl.

Pulse to chop, checking fineness after 2 - 3 pulses.
GARLIC, MINCED Up to 5 HI Drop clove(s) down food chute while unit is running.
MEAT, CHOPPED Up to 1 cup HI Cut meat into 1” (2.54 cm) cubes. Add to Bowl and

(RAW OR COOKED) pulse to chop.
NUTS, CHOPPED 2 cups HI Add to Bowl and process to chop.
ONIONS, CHOPPED 1 LOW Quarter, and add to Bowl. Pulse 1 or 2 times to

coarsely chop. For green onions, cut into 1” (2.54 cm)

pieces and add up to 1 cup.
PARMESAN OR Up to 5 oz . (148 ml) HI Allow cheese to reach room temperature. Cut into 1”

ROMANO CHEESE, (2.54 cm) cubes. Add to Bowl and process to desired
GRATED fineness.

PARSLEY, CHOPPED Up to 2 cups HI Add to Bowl and pulse to chop to desired fineness,

about 10-15 seconds. Process other herbs in same

manner (basil, cilantro, mint).
PEPPER, GREEN Up to 1 cup LOW Cut into 1” (2.54 cm) pieces. Add to Bowl and pulse

CHOPPED to chop.
PIE DOUGH HI Follow food processor recipe for 1 or 2 standard size

pie crusts.
SOUPS, PUREED 3 cups LOW Add up to 3 cups (720 ml) hot (not boiling) vegetable

OR CREAMED soup for pureeing and creaming. Process to desired

smoothness.
SQUASH Up to 3 cups, LOW Add up to 3 cups (720 ml) cooked, cubed squash to

(BUTTERNUT), 1” (2.54 cm) cubes Bowl. Process to puree. Works for pumpkin and
MASHED sweet potatoes, also.

STRAWBERRIES, 2 cups HI Hull and halve large berries. Add to Bowl and
PUREED process to chop.

TOMATOES, 2 medium HI Quarter tomatoes. Add up to 2 and pulse to desired
CHOPPED fineness.

FOODS TO SHRED

FOOD SPEED COMMENTS

CABBAGE HI Use shredding disc for very fine cabbage or slaw. Cut into pieces

to fit chute. Shred using light pressure. Empty Bowl as cabbage

reaches disc.
CARROTS HI Position in chute and shred.
CHEESE, CHEDDAR HI Cut to fit chute. Cheese must be well chilled.
CHEESE, MOZZARELLA HI Cut to fit chute. Cheese must be chilled in freezer for 30 minutes

prior to shredding. Use light pressure.
POTATOES HI Position in chute. Cut large potatoes in half or quarters.
ZUCCHINI LOW Cut to fit chute, either lengthwise or horizontally.

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Need Service Or Accessories?

Service, if necessary, must be performed by a Black & Decker Company-Owned or Authorized
Household Appliance Service Center. The Service Center nearest you can be found in the yellow
pages of your phone book under “Appliances — Small.”

If mailing or shipping your Processor, pack it carefully in its original carton or any sturdy carton
with enough packing material to prevent damage. Include a note describing the problem to our
Service Center and be sure to give your return address. We also suggest that you insure the
package for your protection.

FOODS TO SLICE

FOOD SPEED COMMENTS

APPLE HI Quarter and stack horizontally in chute. Use firm pressure.
CABBAGE HI For coarsely shredded results, use slicing side of disc. Cut into

pieces to fit chute. Empty Bowl as cabbage reaches disc.

CARROTS HI Cut into 4” (10.2 cm) lengths and pack in chute, alternating thick

and thin ends.
CELERY HI Remove strings. Cut stalks into thirds. Pack chute for best results.
CUCUMBER HI Cut to fit chute if necessary.
MUSHROOMS LOW Cut a thin slice off cap of 2 mushrooms and position lengthwise,

cut side flat on disc. Stack chute with additional mushrooms on

their sides for lengthwise slices.
NUTS HI For coarsely chopped results, fill chute with nuts and slice.
ONIONS HI Quarter and fill chute, positioning onions upright for coarsely

chopped results.
PEACHES/PEARS LOW Halve or quarter and core. Position upright in chute and slice

using light pressure.
PEPPERS, GREEN LOW Halve and seed. Fit pepper up bottom of chute, squeezing slightly

to fit if necessary. Cut large ones into quarters. Slice using

moderate pressure.
PEPPERONI HI Cut into 3” (7.6 cm) lengths. Remove inedible casing. Slice 1

piece at a time using firm pressure.
POTATOES HI Peel if desired. Position in chute, cutting large potatoes in halves

or thirds.
STRAWBERRIES LOW Hull. Arrange berries on their sides for lengthwise slices.
TOMATOES HI Use small tomatoes for whole slices; halve if necessary. Use

gentle, but firm pressure.
TURNIPS HI Peel. Use small turnips for whole slices or cut larger turnips to fit

chute.
ZUCCHINI LOW Slice off ends. Use small squash for whole slices; halve larger

ones to fit chute.

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