Breville BFP650 User Manual

BFP650

Food Processor Instructions

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Page Breville recommends safety first 4 Know your Breville ikon™ Food Processor 6 Assembling your Breville ikon™ Food Processor 8 Basic food processing techniques

- Chopping with the Quad

processing blade 11

- Kneading with the dough blade 14

- Pureeing with the Quad

processing blade 15

- Mixing and whipping with the Quad

processing blade 16

- Slicing, shredding and grating with the discs 17 Food processing at a glance 20 Processing tips 24 Cleaning and care 25 Storage 26 Recipes R1

Contents

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Congratulations

on the purchase of your new Breville ikon™ Food Processor

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At Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR YOUR BREVILLE

ikon™

FOOD PROCESSOR

Carefully read all instructions before operating the Breville ikon™ Food Processor for the first time and save for future reference.

Remove and safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels before using the food processor for the first time.

To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of this appliance.

Do not place the food processor near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances. Vibration during operation may cause the appliance to move.

Do not use the food processor on a sink drain board.

Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven.

Handle the food processor and attachments with care – remember the blades and discs are razor-sharp and should be kept out of reach of children.

Always make sure the food processor is completely assembled before operating. The appliance will not operate unless properly assembled.

Ensure

the OFF button has been pressed, and the food processor is switched off at the power outlet and unplugged before attaching the processing blade, dough blade, disc, or processing lid.

Always secure the processing bowl onto the motor base before attaching the processing blade, dough blade or disc.

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Always operate

the food processor with the

processing lid in position. Do not push food into the food chute with

your fingers or other utensils. Always use the food pusher provided.

Keep fingers, hands, knives and other utensils away from moving blade and discs.

Do not place hands or fingers in the processing bowl of the food processor unless the motor, processing blade, dough blade or disc has come to a complete stop. Ensure the OFF button has been pressed to switch the motor off and the appliance is switched off at the power outlet and the power cord is unplugged before removing the lid from the processing bowl.

Ensure the motor and processing blade, dough blade or disc, have completely stopped before disassembling. Ensure the OFF button has been pressed and the appliance is switched off at the power outlet and the power cord is unplugged when not in use, if left unattended and before disassembling, cleaning or storing.

Do not use attachments other than those provided with the food processor.

Do not attempt to operate the food processor by any method other than those described in this book.

Care should be taken when removing the food from the processing bowl by ensuring the motor and processing blade, dough blade or disc, have completely stopped before disassembling. Ensure the OFF button has been pressed to switch the motor off, the appliance is switched off at the power outlet and the power cord is unplugged,

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before removing the lid from the bowl. The processing bowl should then be unlocked from the motor body and the processing blade, dough blade or disc carefully removed before attempting to remove the processed food.

Some stiff mixtures, such as dough, may cause the dough blade to rotate more slowly than normal. In this unlikely event of an excessive load, do not operate the appliance continuously with excessive load for more than 30 seconds.

Do not process hot or boiling liquids - allow liquids to cool before placing into the processing bowl.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Do not move the food processor whilst in operation.

Do not leave the food processor unattended when in use.

Do not place any part of the food processor in the microwave oven.

Do not fill the bowl above the 2L Max level for wet and dry ingredients. Always add drier or thicker ingredients to the processing bowl prior to adding fluids.

Do not place anything on top of the food processor when the lid is on, when in use and when stored.

Keep the appliance clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.

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Unwind the power cord fully before use Do

not let the power cord hang over the edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.

To protect against electric shock do not immerse power cord, power plug or motor base in water or any other liquid.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

It is recommended to regularly inspect the appliance. Do not use the appliance if power cord, power plug or appliance becomes

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damaged in any way.

Return the entire appliance to the nearest authorised Breville Service Centre for examination and/or repair.

Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed at an authorised Breville Service Centre.

This appliance is for household use only. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Misuse may cause injury.

The installation of a residual current device (safety switch) is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. See your electrician for professional advice.

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CAUTION: TO AVOID POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF THE PROCESSING BOWL’S AUTO SWITCH, DO NOT PLACE THE PROCESSING LID IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS NOT IN USE.

CAUTION: THE QUAD

PROCESSING BLADE AND DISCS ARE EXTREMELY SHARP, HANDLE WITH CARE AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT PLACE HANDS, KNIVES, OR OTHER UTENSILS INTO THE FOOD CHUTE. ALWAYS USE THE FOOD PUSHER TO PUSH THE FOOD DOWN THE FOOD CHUTE.

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Large food pusher

for pushing food down the food chute

Food chute

used for guiding food into the processing bowl

Processing lid

locks onto the processing bowl

Fine disc

use one side for thin slicing and the other side for ﬁne shredding

Coarse disc

use one side for thick slicing and the other side for coarse shredding

Grating disc

ﬁnely grates a variety of foods

Storage container with lid

for storing discs when they are not in use

OFF button

press to stop the food processor

ON button

press to start the food processor

PULSE button

press down and hold brieﬂy for short bursts of power. The motor will automatically stop after the pulse button has been released

Power light

a red light illuminates when the food processor is connected to a power outlet and the power outlet has been switched on

Direct drive motor base

with safety braking system

Non-skid rubber feet

for added safety and stability

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Accessories not shown

Small food pusher

for pushing food down the food chute. It also doubles as a measuring cup for adding/measuring ingredients. Its primary use is to push food down the food chute

Attachment spindle

ﬁts onto the motor base shaft and is used to hold the Quad

processing blade, dough blade, discs,

processing bowl and processing lid in place

Silicone seal

reduces the chance of leakage while processing large volumes of wet ingredients

Processing bowl with handle

2 litre processing bowl for wet and dry ingredients, locks onto the motor base

Quad® processing blade

swift action for chopping, mixing, whipping and blending a variety of foods

Safety automatic switch

prevents the motor from operating unless the bowl and lid are correctly locked in position

Indented base

designed for easy lifting and manoeuvring of the food processor

Cord storage

allows the power cord to be neatly wrapped at the rear of the food processor

Dough blade

softer action for combining dough ingredients

Storage lid for processing bowl

allows food to be stored in the cupboard or in the refrigerator for short periods of time

Double ended cleaning brush

for cleaning the inside of the processing blade (small end can be used for small crevices of the Quad® blade and dough blade shafts)

Plastic spatula

for scraping the sides of the bowl and helping to process ingredients evenly

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Before using your Breville ikon™ Food Processor, become familiar with all the parts. Remove all packaging materials and promotional labels, being careful when handling the Quad® processing blade and discs as they are very sharp. Wash the processing bowl, processing lid and other attachments in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. (Refer to cleaning, care and storage section).

Step 1

Place the motor base on a dry, level work surface. Place the attachment spindle onto the motor base shaft. Place the processing bowl over the attachment spindle, with the handle in line with the ‘align handle’ symbol on the motor base.

Step 2

Turn the processing bowl clockwise until the handle locks properly into position.

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Step 3

The Quad® processing blade, dough blade, or one of the discs can now be positioned on the attachment spindle in or above the processing bowl.

Processing blades:

Carefully grasp either the Quad® processing blade or dough blade using the central plastic support and position it over the attachment spindle and push down until inserted correctly.

Discs: Carefully choose the side of the disc you wish to use so that the process you require is facing upwards. Hold the disc by the smooth edges with both hands and position the central hole above the attachment spindle and push down until inserted correctly.

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Step 4

Place the processing lid onto the processing bowl so the food chute is slightly right of the bowl handle. Holding the handle of the bowl and the food chute at the same time, turn the lid clockwise to align it with the ‘lock’ symbol on the bowl handle. The ‘locking tab’ on the lid will slot into the ‘interlocking safety catch’ on the handle. The lid should be now securely locked into position.

The ikon™ Food Processor will not operate unless both the processing bowl and lid are correctly locked into position.

Your Breville ikon™ Food Processor is equipped with a silicon seal, located in a recess around the outer rim of the food processor bowl lid, to reduce leakage while processing larger volumes of wet ingredients. The silicon seal is removable for cleaning purposes (refer to Cleaning and Care page 25).

Step 5

Insert the power plug into a 230/240 volt power outlet and switch the power outlet on.

The red power light illuminates. Your ikon™ Food Processor has ON, OFF and PULSE buttons to give total control when processing food. Press the ON button to switch the motor on and operate continuously. Press the OFF button to switch the motor off. When short bursts of power are required, press the PULSE button and hold down briefly, release, then press again. The PULSE action will automatically stop when the button is released.

Step 6

After processing, always wait until the blades or discs have stopped spinning before unlocking and removing the lid. To remove the processing lid, ensure the OFF button has been pressed, the power is switched off at the power outlet and the cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Holding the handle of the bowl and the food chute at the same time, turn the lid anti-clockwise (as indicated by the symbol) and lift off.

As a safety feature, the food processor will automatically switch off when the lid is unlocked, however, it is good practice to manually switch off the food processor using the OFF button before removing the lid.

Step 7

Remove the processing bowl (before removing blade or discs) by turning it anti-clockwise until the handle is in line with the ‘unlock’ symbol. Lift the bowl off the attachment spindle.

CAUTION: THE QUAD® PROCESSING BLADE AND DISCS ARE EXTREMELY SHARP, HANDLE WITH CARE AT ALL TIMES.

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Step 8

When removing the discs - carefully remove

the disc by placing one hand on each side of the smooth edge and by lifting the disc above the attachment spindle on the motor shaft.

When removing the processing blades

carefully remove the Quad® processing blade or dough blade by grasping the central plastic support and lifting above the attachment spindle on the motor shaft.

Reassemble the ikon™ Food Processor

by locking the bowl into position before

attaching blades, disc or lid.

Care should be taken when removing the

food from the processing bowl by ensuring

the motor and Quad

processing blade, dough blade or disc, have completely stopped before disassembling. Ensure the OFF button is pressed to switch the motor off, the appliance is switched off at the power outlet and it is unplugged, before removing the lid from the bowl. The processing bowl should then be unlocked from the motor body, then the Quad® processing blade, dough or disc carefully removed before attempting to remove the processed food.

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OVERLOAD PROTECTION SYSTEM

The motor is protected from burning out by an automatic, temperature operated, cutout switch. If the ikon™ Food Processor is overloaded or operated continuously for too long, the motor may overheat. If this happens, the power on light will continue to illuminate even though the safety cut-out switch will prevent the food processor from operating. To operate the food processor again, you must switch off, unplug and allow to cool for approximately 30 minutes. Once the motor has fully cooled, it is ready for use again.

If the blades or discs should jam while processing, ensure the OFF button is pressed to switch the motor off and the food processor is switched off at the power outlet and the power cord is unplugged. Remove the processing lid and adjust any food wedged between the blade and the bowl or in the disc. Replace the lid and proceed as normal. If this occurs again, the processing bowl may be overloaded, so remove some of the food and process in smaller batches.

The ikon™ Food Processor is designed so the motor will not operate without the processing bowl and lid correctly locked into position. In the event that the food processor starts without the lid correctly locked into position, immediately disconnect at the power outlet and return to your local Breville Service Centre for examination.

The ikon™ Food Processor can process foods in a variety of ways depending on which blade or disc you choose.

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Basic Food Processing Techniques

CHOPPING WITH THE QUAD® PROCESSING BLADE

The Quad® processing blade chops raw and cooked food to the consistency required, from coarsely chopped to minced. For many large processing tasks, the four blades will reduce the processing time needed to achieve the desired results. The result depends on the type of food and how long the food is processed. Always remember to place the Quad

processing blade into the processing bowl before adding the food.

To avoid over-processing check the consistency frequently when the food being chopped requires a coarse or thick texture. If necessary, press the OFF button, unlock the lid and use the spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even processing.

Raw vegetables, fruit and cooked meats

Trim and cut food into 2.5cm cubes. Process no more than 2 cups at a time using the Pulse button at 1-2 second intervals until chopped to desired size or consistency.

Spanish onion wedges Chopped Spanish onion

Raw meat, chicken and fish

Trim and cut food into 2.5cm cubes. Ensure all bones are removed. Chill well until firm as this will help the processing blade to cut through the food more readily. Process no more than 2 cups at a time using the ON button until chopped or minced to desired size or consistency.

Cubed beef Minced beef

Garlic, chilli and ginger

For garlic, peel cloves and leave whole. For chilli, leave whole (remove seeds for milder chilli). For ginger, peel and cut into 2.5cm cubes. Process until chopped to desired consistency. Store chopped garlic or chilli mixed with a little oil in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Mix ginger with a little sherry. If adding garlic, chilli or ginger to other ingredients, drop whole pieces down food chute while motor is running.

Whole chillies Chopped chillies

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Herbs

Wash and dry herbs thoroughly. Remove any coarse stems. Process no more than 2 bunches (approx. 4 cups) at a time using the PULSE button at 1-2 second intervals until chopped to desired size or consistency.

Basil leaves Chopped basil

Nuts

Process no more than 2 cups (250g) shelled nuts at a time using the PULSE button at 1-2 second intervals until chopped to desired size.

Shelled peanuts Chopped peanuts

Dried fruit

As dried fruit can be sticky, place in freezer for about 10 minutes (this prevents the fruit sticking to the blades). Process no more than 2 cups at a time using the PULSE button at 1-2

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second intervals until chopped to desired size or consistency.

If chopping fruit to add to cake batter, process the fruit before making batter, adding a little flour from recipe quantity to prevent fruit sticking to processing blade.

Whole dried fruit Chopped dried fruit

Citrus peel

Remove the peel from the fruit using a vegetable peeler and cut into 2.5cm pieces. Process no more than 2 cups at a time together with ½ cup granulated sugar and using the PULSE button at 1-2 second intervals until chopped to desired size.

The white pith between the skin and citrus flesh is bitter, so carefully remove the citrus peel ensuring the pith remains on the fruit.

Hard boiled eggs

After cooking eggs to hard boiled stage, allow to cool then remove shells and cut eggs in half. Process no more than 12 eggs at a time using the PULSE button at 1-2 second intervals until chopped to desired size or consistency.

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Soft breadcrumbs

Break stale bread into chunks (fresh bread will stick to blades). Process no more than 2 cups at a time using the PULSE button at 1-2 second intervals until crumbed to desired consistency.

700g packet sliced bread yields approximately 10 cup soft breadcrumbs. Freeze in 1 cup portions.

Processing sliced bread with crusts removed will yield fine breadcrumbs whilst processing sliced bread with crusts attached will yield coarser breadcrumbs.

Dried breadcrumbs

Break bread into chunks and toast in oven until golden and crisp. Do not over brown. Process no more than 2 cups at a time using the PULSE button at 1-2 second intervals until crumbed to desired consistency.

Biscuit crumbs

Break biscuits into quarters, measure quantity and place into processing bowl. Process no more than 2 cups at a time using the PULSE button at 1-2 second intervals until crumbed to desired consistency.

Sweet or savoury biscuit crumbs can be used as an alternative to pastry for sweet or savoury pies.

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Whole biscuits Biscuit crumbs

Cake crumbs

Cut cake into small pieces, measure quantity and place into processing bowl. Process no more than 2 cups at a time using the PULSE button at 1-2 second intervals until crumbed to desired consistency.

Crushed ice

Place ice cubes into bowl ensuring blades are completely covered. Process using the PULSE button at 1-2 second intervals until ice is crushed to desired consistency. To make slurpies and cocktails, add fruit juice or syrup and/or liqueur through food chute while motor is running.

Ice cubes Crushed ice

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KNEADING WITH THE DOUGH BLADE

The edges of the plastic blade provide a softer action for combining dough ingredients.

Pastry and scone dough

Place flour and cubed, chilled butter into the bowl. Do not process a mixture with more than 3 cups/450g flour. Process using PULSE button until butter is absorbed into flour. While motor is running, quickly add liquid through food chute, processing until mixture forms a ball of

dough.

Flour and butter Pastry dough

Bread dough

Use instant active dry yeast and include with the dry ingredients in the processing bowl. Do not process a mixture with more than 3 cups/450g flour. Add softened, cubed butter and process using the ON button until the butter is absorbed into the flour. If using oil, with the motor running, add the oil through the food chute and process until the mixture forms a soft, elastic ball of dough. Do not over process.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 20 minutes or until soft and pliable. Place dough into large, greased mixing bowl and stand covered in a warm place until doubled in size. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead again until smooth and elastic. Shape the dough, allow to rise in a warm area then bake in a hot oven.

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Egg sauces - Mayonnaise, Hollandaise, Bearnaise

Place a minimum of 6 egg yolks or 4 whole eggs into the processing bowl with seasonings and vinegar. Process using ON button until mixture is light and creamy (about 2 minutes).

Mayonnaise:

With

the motor running, slowly add oil through food chute until mixed to desired consistency. Do not exceed Max liquid level.

Hollandaise or Bearnaise:

With

the motor running, slowly add hot, melted butter through food chute until mixed to desired consistency. Do not exceed Max liquid level.

Dips and spreads

Place ingredients into the processing bowl and process using the ON button until ingredients are mixed to desired consistency. If necessary, during processing remove the lid and scrape the mixture from the sides of the bowl.

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Biscuit dough

Place softened butter and sugar into the processing bowl. Process using the ON button until lightly creamed. With the motor running, add eggs one at a time down the food chute, mixing well after each addition. Place dry ingredients into the processing bowl and use the PULSE button until ingredients are just combined. Add dried fruit, nuts, etc. through the food chute and use the Pulse button until the additions are folded through evenly.

Melt ‘n’ mix biscuits

Place melted ingredients, followed by liquid ingredients then dry ingredients into the processing bowl. Process ingredients using the PULSE button until just combined. If necessary, interrupt the processing, remove the lid and scrape the mixture from the sides of the bowl. Replace the lid and continue but do not overprocess the mixture. Add dried fruit, nuts etc. after this step using PULSE button until folded through evenly.

PUREEING WITH THE QUAD® PROCESSING BLADE

The Quad® processing blade purees raw and cooked food to the consistency required, including baby food. For many large processing tasks, the four blades will cut the processing time needed to achieve the desired results. Always remember to place the Quad® processing blade into the bowl before adding the food.

After pureeing the food, carefully remove the Quad® processing blade and use the spatula to scrape any food adhering to the blade and the processing bowl.

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Cooked vegetables

Peel and cut vegetables into 2.5cm cubes. Ensure vegetables are well cooked and softened before processing. Process no more than 2 cups at a time using the ON button until food is pureed to desired consistency.

After processing vegetables, add stock through the food chute, if necessary, to make a smoother puree.

Creamed vegetable soups

Use same process as for cooked vegetables above then with motor running, gradually add no more than 2 cups stock and cream or milk through the food chute. Do not exceed MAX liquid level.

Cooked pumpkin Pureed pumpkin

Cooked meat and patés

Trim and cut cooked meat into 2.5cm cubes. For chicken liver paté, leave livers whole. Process no more than 2 cups at a time using the ON button until pureed to desired consistency. For paté, add cream through food chute while motor is running.

Add pan juices during processing if mixture becomes too stiff.

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MIXING AND WHIPPING WITH THE QUAD® PROCESSING BLADE

The Quad® processing blade mixes ingredients for cakes, batters, and egg-based sauces such as mayonnaise. It also whips egg whites and cream. Always remember to place the Quad® processing blade into the processing bowl before adding the food.

Butter cakes

Place softened butter and sugar into the processing bowl. Process using the ON button until mixture is lightly creamed. With the motor running, add eggs one at a time down the food chute, mixing well after each addition. Add liquid and dry ingredients to the mixture in the processing bowl and process using the PULSE button until folded through evenly. If necessary, interrupt the processing, remove the lid and scrape the mixture from the sides of the bowl. Replace the lid and if adding dried fruit, nuts etc. using PULSE button until folded through evenly.

Creamed butter & sugar Buttercake batter

Quick-mix cakes and batters

Use this method for melt ‘n’ mix cakes, packet cakes and crepe batters. Place all ingredients (starting with the liquid ingredients) into the processing bowl ensuring not to exceed MAX liquid level.

Peanut butter

Process shelled peanuts, no more than 2 cups (250g) at a time, using the ON button until pureed to desired consistency. Note: mixture will form into a ball.

2 cups peanuts will yield approximately 1 cup peanut butter. The natural oil in the butter will separate on standing. Stir before use.

Shelled peanuts Peanut butter

Fresh Fruit

Peel and cut fruit into 2.5cm cubes. Ensure any pips or stones are removed. For hard or firm fruit such as apples and pears, cook until soft before processing. Process no more than 2 cups at a time using the ON button until pureed to desired consistency.

Baby food

Trim and cut cooked food (meat and/or vegetables) into 2.5cm cubes. Process no more than 2 cups at a time using the ON button until pureed to desired consistency.

Add stock, milk or gravy during processing if mixture becomes too stiff. If required, freeze excess mixture in ice-cube trays, then re pack in freezer bags ready for use.

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Process using the ON button until mixed to a smooth consistency. If necessary, interrupt the processing, remove the lid and scrape the mixture from the sides of the bowl. Replace the lid and continue but do not over-process the mixture.

Egg whites

Ensure the processing bowl and Quad® processing blade are clean, dry and free of any fat residue.

Place a minimum of 6 egg whites and a pinch of salt into the processing bowl. Process using the ON button until egg whites are foamy (about 1 minute). With the motor running, slowly add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to help stabilise the egg white foam.

The foamed egg whites are not recommended for making meringue or Pavlova (Refer to processing tips).

Egg whites Egg white foam

Sorbet

Place ripe fruit and a sugar syrup into the processing bowl and process until smooth. Transfer this mixture to a plastic dish and freeze until just starting to set. Return frozen mixture to the processing bowl and process using PULSE button until smooth. Return mixture to freezer as before and repeat process 2-3 times to break down large ice crystals.

Beat egg whites until foamy (see Egg Whites in this section). Add frozen fruit puree to egg white foam and process using PULSE button until folded through evenly. Freeze until ready to serve.

Milkshakes

Place milk, flavourings and ice-cream into the processing bowl and process using ON button until frothy. Do not exceed MAX liquid level.

Whipped cream

Place 600ml well-chilled cream into the processing bowl and process using PULSE button until whipped to desired consistency.

SLICING, SHREDDING AND GRATING WITH THE DISCS

Both thick and thin slicing can be achieved by using either the Coarse or Fine Slicing/ Shredding Discs. Use one side of the Coarse disc for thick slicing and the other side for coarse shredding. Use one side of the Fine Disc for thin slicing and the other side for fine shredding. Carefully turn the required disc so that the process required is facing upwards. When fine grating, is required use the Fine Grating Disc.

Place either the Coarse or Fine Slicing/ Shredding or Fine Grating disc into the processing bowl.

Prepare food as directed in the following food categories or recipes.

Pack food into the food chute as directed in the following food categories. The food should fit snugly so it is supported upright in the food chute, but not so tight that it prevents the food from easily moving down the food chute when guided by the food pusher.

Process

using the ON button whilst at same time, gently guiding the food down the food chute using the food pusher. Never force the food down as this will damage the discs. Apply light pressure for soft foods such as tomatoes and bananas; medium pressure

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Apples in chute Sliced apples

Long fruit and vegetables

Prepare fruit or vegetable by washing or peeling. Cut the food to fit the length of the food chute (no more than 10cm). If food fits without needing to cut it, trim one end so that it sits flat in food chute.

Pack food vertically into the food chute with cut side facing disc.

For more controlled slicing of long thinner vegetables insert the large food pusher into the food chute, remove the small food pusher and use to guide food down narrower opening of the large food chute.

Zucchini in chute Sliced zucchini

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for firmer foods such as potatoes and apples; and firm pressure for hard foods such as Parmesan cheese and deli meats such as salami.

Repeat this process until all food has been sliced, shredded or grated.

WARNING: WHEN SLICING, SHREDDING AND GRATING, ALWAYS USE THE FOOD PUSHER TO GUIDE FOOD DOWN THE FOOD CHUTE. NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS OR SPATULA INTO THE FOOD CHUTE. ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE DISC TO STOP SPINNING BEFORE REMOVING THE LID.

Round fruit and vegetables

Prepare fruit or vegetables by washing or peeling, and coring or seeding (if necessary). For small fruit and vegetables (e.g. kiwi fruit, Roma tomatoes), trim one end so the food sits flat in the food chute.

For large fruit and vegetables (e.g. apples), cut in half or quarter to fit food chute. Pack into the food chute with cut side facing disc.

Tomatoes in chute Sliced tomatoes

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Leafy vegetables

For cabbage, wash and shake off excess water. Cut into wedges to fit food chute. For lettuce, separate leaves, wash and dry thoroughly, then roll up and pack vertically into food chute. Slice or shred.

Slicing or shredding is not recommended for spinach. To process spinach, wash and dry thoroughly, tear into pieces and use chopping blade.

Lettuce in chute Sliced lettuce

Cheese

For soft cheese such as Mozzarella and Bocconcini, partially freeze until firm otherwise it will jam in the blades. For hard cheese such as Parmesan, check first that it is not too hard otherwise it will damage the blades - the cheese should slice easily with a sharp knife.

For round cheese such as Mozzarella and Bocconcini, slice one end and pack into the food chute so the flat end is facing the disc.

For wedge-shaped cheese, pack 2 pieces side by side into chute to form a rectangular shape (one piece with tip facing down, other piece with tip facing up). Slice or shred.

Deli meats

Cut the meat to fit the length of the food chute (no more than 10cm).

Pack into the food chute with cut side facing disc.

Salami in chute Sliced salami

Raw meat

Partially freeze trimmed meat that has been cut to fit the food chute until firm. Recommended cuts: pork and lamb fillet, thickly cut boneless sirloin.

Pack into the food chute vertically. Slice.

Suet

Remove skin from suet and cut into pieces large enough to fit food chute. Partially freeze until firm otherwise it will stick to the blades causing them to jam. Pack into the food chute. Shred.

Chocolate

Break block of chocolate into pieces. Chill until firm. Pack into the food chute. Shred.

For more information about preparation of food and how to process, refer to Basic Processing Techniques.

or specific recipes, refer to the recipe section.

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