GE 840074400 User Manual
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Food Processor
Food Processor Safety .......................... 2
Parts and Features.................................. 4
Using Your Food Processor.................. 5
User Guide................................................ 9
For Customer Assistance Please Call: 1-877-207-0923
Cleaning .................................................. 10
Recipes.................................................... 10
Customer Assistance .......................... 18
840074400
Food Processor Safety
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read and save all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical
shock, do not immerse base, motor,
cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when using
this appliance near children.
4. This appliance should not be used by
children.
5. Unplug cord from outlet when not in
use, before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep
fingers out of discharge opening.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Call our
toll-free customer assistance number for
information on examination, repair or
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of attachments not
recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not use your food processor if any
part is chipped, cracked or broken.
10. Do not use appliance outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
12. Never feed food into food chute by hand
when slicing or shredding food. Always
use food pusher.
13. The blade and disc are sharp. Handle
carefully. Store out of reach of children.
14. Make sure the blade or disc has come to
a full stop before removing cover.
15. Be certain cover is securely locked in
place before operating appliance.
16. To reduce the risk of injury, never place
cutting blade or disc on base without first
putting bowl properly in place.
17. Keep hands and utensils away from
moving blade and disc while processing
food to reduce the risk of severe
personal injury and/or damage to the
food processor. A rubber scraper may be
used but ONLY when the food processor
is not running.
18. Do not attempt to defeat the cover
interlock mechanism.
19. To reduce the risk of injury, be sure to
insert or remove blade and disc using
hubs provided for this purpose. Use
caution when removing blade and disc
from the bowl, when emptying the bowl,
and when cleaning.
20. Be sure to turn switch to OFF position
after each use. Always use the pusher to
clear the food chute. When this method
is not possible, turn the motor off and
disassemble unit to remove the
remaining food.
21. The appliance is not intended for
commercial, professional or industrial
use. It is designed and built exclusively
for domestic use only.
22. Never use appliance for a longer period
or with a larger amount of ingredients
other than that recommended by the
appliance manufacturer.
23. The maximum rating of this unit is
based on using the S-blade. Using the
Slicing/Shredding Disc may draw
significantly less power.
24. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.
25. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household
use only.
This appliance is equipped with a polarized
plug. This type of plug has one blade wider
than the other. The plug will fit into an
electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature intended to help reduce the risk
of electrical shock. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact a qualified electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug by
modifying the plug in any way.
Before First Use
Unpack processor. Handle the S-Blade
and Slicing/Shredding Disc carefully;
they are very sharp. Wash all parts
Processing Tips and Techniques
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do
not use another high wattage appliance on
the same circuit with your food processor.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of
becoming tangled in, or tripping over a
longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an
approved extension cord may be used. The
electrical rating of the extension cord must
be equal to or greater than the rating of the
food processor. Care must be taken to
arrange the extension cord so that it will
not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
accidentally tripped over.
except the base in hot, soapy water.
Rinse then dry. These parts can also be
placed in the dishwasher.
• For a uniform consistency when
chopping, leave room in the bowl for
the food to be tossed around.
• Also for a more uniform consistency,
start with pieces of food that are
similar in size. Carrots, for example,
should all be cut in 1-inch chunks.
Do not process 4-inch pieces with
1
⁄2- inch pieces.
• This food processor is excellent to
chop, mix, slice, or shred most
foods. However, to maintain peak
performance, we do not recommend
the following: grinding grain, coffee
beans or spices; slicing frozen meat;
or crushing ice.
• Do not puree or mash starchy
vegetables like potatoes. They will
be overprocessed in a second and
turn gummy.
• Operating time will depend on quantity
of food being processed. Most foods
can be sliced, chopped, or shredded in
seconds. Do not operate processor for
more than one minute at a time.
If processing large quantities, let the
processor rest about one minute
before continuing.
• To slice or shred cheese, select a
firm cheese like cheddar, Monterey
Jack, or Swiss. Place cheese in freezer
for 30 minutes before processing.
Always use highest speed of food
processor.
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Parts and Features
Food Pusher
1
Food Chute
2
Food Gate – leave in cover
3
for regular processing; remove
for continuous processing.
Continuous Feed Chute
4
Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc
5
Motor Shaft
6
Base
7
1
2
3
4
Pull-Out User Guide
8
Control Panel
9
Bowl
10
Continuous Feed Disc – must be used
11
for continuous processing; this disc
“throws” the food through the
Continuous Feed Chute.
S-Blade
12
Dosing Cup (see inset)
13
Cord Storage
14
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10
6
9
7
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Using Your Food Processor
NOTES:
• Always lock the bowl onto base before
putting on any blade or disc. Make
sure blade or disc is securely
in place before using.
• With this food processor you can
use the continuous feed chute for
slicing and shredding into a separate
container. The continuous feed chute
allows slicing or shredding foods not
limited to the processor bowl capacity.
How to Lock the Bowl
Hints!
• The bowl will hold 9 cups of dry
ingredients or 2 cups of liquid.
Do not overfill.
• Do not use your food processor to
crush ice.
• For consistent texture, foods should
be cut into 1-inch cubes before
mincing or chopping with the
S-blade.
Place the bowl on processor base and
turn counterclockwise until the bowl
locks into place.
NOTE: The food processor will not work
unless the bowl is locked.
How to Lock the Cover
Place cover on bowl and turn the cover
counterclockwise until the cover locks
into place.
NOTE: The food processor will not work
unless the cover is locked.
Tip!
When the bowl and the cover are
properly locked and the unit is
plugged in, the Ready light should
be on.
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Processing with the Slicer/Shredder
• To slice or shred cheese,
select a firm cheese like
cheddar, Monterey Jack, or
Swiss. Place cheese in the freezer for 30
minutes before processing. Always use
the highest speed of food processor.
• The Reversible Slicer/Shredder Disc
has a slicing blade on one side and
shredding teeth on the other. Place on
motor shaft with desired cutting edge
facing up.
• To prepare julienne vegetables, slice
then remove from bowl and restack
the vegetables. Pack into food chute
with slices vertical. Slice again to make
matchstick cut vegetables.
1. Make sure the Control Switch is turned
OFF and the unit is unplugged.
2. Lock the bowl onto base. (See “How
to Lock the Bowl” on page 5.)
3. Put Slicer/Shredder Disc on motor
shaft with the desired side facing up
for either slicing or shredding. Lock
cover onto bowl. (See “How to Lock
the Cover” on page 5.)
4. Cut food to fit food chute. Pack food
chute tightly with food. Insert food
pusher in chute. Always use the food
pusher to feed food into the chute.
NEVER PUSH FOOD THROUGH CHUTE
WITH HANDS.
5. Plug in unit and process food.
6. Select speed. While pressing on food
pusher, push ON or PULSE to
process food.
7. When food chute is empty, push
OFF or release from PULSE position.
Wait until blade has stopped rotating
before removing cover.
Slicer/Shredder
Disc
Motor Shaft
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How to Operate the Controls
On/Off
Pulse
Speed
Dial
Processing with the S-Blade
The controls are conveniently located
on top of the base. Rotate the center
knob to select a Low, Medium, or High
variable speed. If the bowl and cover are
properly locked the Ready light should
be on.
The S-blade can be used
to coarsely chop, finely mince,
mix, or puree food
to a smooth consistency.
1. Make sure the Control Switch is
turned OFF and the unit is
unplugged.
2. Lock the bowl onto base. (See “How
to Lock the Bowl” on page 5.)
3. Place the S-blade onto motor shaft
of food processor in center of bowl.
Turn slowly until blade drops into
place. Handle carefully; the blade
is sharp.
S-Blade
Motor Shaft
4. Lock cover onto bowl. (See “How to
Lock the Cover” on page 5.) Insert
food pusher into food chute.
5. Pull all of cord out of cord storage.
This will help air flow and keep the
motor cool. Plug in unit and process
food. The processing speed and time
will determine the finished consistency of the food. The Pulse button can
help you avoid overprocessing.
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Continuous Processing
IMPORTANT: When using
the continuous feed chute
the food gate must be
removed and the continuous feed
disc must be in place.
1. Make sure the Control Switch is
turned to OFF and the unit is
unplugged.
2. Lock the bowl onto base. (See “How
to Lock the Bowl” on page 5.)
3. Place the continuous feed disc, ribbed
side up, onto the motor shaft. Turn
the disc slowly until it drops into
position (level with top of bowl).
Continuous
Feed Disc
Motor Shaft
4. Select desired side of reversible
slicing/shredding disc and place that
side up on the motor shaft.
5. REMOVE FOOD GATE FROM
CONTINUOUS FEED COVER TO
PREVENT DAMAGE TO UNIT.
6. Lock on cover. (See “How to Lock the
Cover” on page 5.) Place bowl under
feed chute.
7. Plug in unit and select speed. Process
food. Check the continuous feed
chute frequently to make sure the
opening is not blocked. If blocked,
turn unit off and unplug. Clear
blockage, then reassemble and
continue processing.
NOTE: When using the continuous feed
chute, some food may fall into the food
processor bowl.
Hint!
Do not use the continuous feed chute
feature when shredding root vegetables
such as carrots and potatoes. As with
most continuous feed processors, the
shredded moist vegetables may clog in
the chute. It is best to shred these
vegetables into the food processor
bowl. Slicing these root vegetables
while using the continuous feed chute
will not present a problem.
Slicer/Shredder
Disc
Motor Shaft
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Processing with the Dosing Cup
User Guide
LOW MEDIUM HIGH
Slicing Disc (blade up)
Mushrooms Apples All cheeses
Cucumbers Julienne vegetables
All fruits Pureed food Chopped meat
All vegetables Chopped nuts Grated Parmesan
Bread crumbs Fine grated foods
The Dosing Cup opening in the cover
of the food processor allows you to add
liquids in a gradual, continuous flow.
To use, slowly pour the liquid through
the Dosing Cup while the processor is
running. The gradual adding of the
liquid assures a uniform consistency or
a perfect emulsion in salad dressings.
S-Blade
Shredding Disc (teeth up)
Cabbage Zucchini All cheeses
Apples Shredded vegetables
Onions
For best results do not exceed the following amounts when chopping, mincing, or
pureeing with the S-blade.
FOOD MAXIMUM AMOUNT
Fruits and Vegetables
Meats
Parmesan or Romano Cheese
Cheddar, Jack, or Mozzarella Cheese
1 pound or 2 to 3 cups
12 ounces or 11⁄2 cups, cubed
5 ounces, cubed
8 ounces, cubed
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Cleaning
1. Wash the bowl, cover, blade, discs,
food gate, and food pusher in hot,
soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
These parts may also be washed in the
top rack of a dishwasher.
NOTE: Do not store the food
processor with the cover in the
locked position, as this may put
strain on the interlock tab.
2. Wipe the base, control panel, and
cord with a damp cloth or sponge.
To remove stubborn soil, use a mild
non-abrasive cleanser.
NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE IN WATER
OR OTHER LIQUID.
3. To store, place bowl on base. Then
place onto the motor shaft, the
S-blade, continuous feed disc and
slicing/shredding disc. Place cover
on bowl but do not lock.
Recipes
Blue Cheese Dressing
2 cloves garlic
4 ounces blue cheese
2 cups mayonnaise
Using S-blade, with processor running, drop the garlic cloves into the food chute
and mince. Add cheese and process for 10 seconds. Add mayonnaise, sour cream,
lemon juice, and sugar. Process until smooth. Keep refrigerated. Makes 3 cups.
1
⁄2 cup sour cream
1
⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
Sweet & Sour Salad Dressing
1
⁄4 cup sugar
1
⁄4 cup cider vinegar
1
⁄4 cup boiling water
3
⁄4 teaspoon salt
Assemble food processor with S-blade. Place all ingredients in the food processor
except vegetable oil. Process on Low and slowly add the vegetable oil through the
dosing cup. Continue processing until all oil is mixed. Let stand at room temperature
for several hours and then shake well before using. Makes about 1 cup.
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3
⁄4 teaspoon celery seeds
1
⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1
⁄3 cup vegetable oil
Green Goddess Salad Dressing
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1
2 cup loosely packed parsley sprigs
⁄
1
2 cup loosely packed tarragon leaves
⁄
1
4 cup loosely packed chives
⁄
Combine vinegar and lemon juice in a small measuring cup. Set aside. Assemble food
processor with S-blade. Put remaining ingredients into food processor. Process on
Medium while adding the cider vinegar and lemon juice through the dosing cup.
Process until thoroughly mixed. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes about 2 cups.
1 green onion
1 small garlic clove, peeled
1 cup mayonnaise
1
2 cup sour cream
⁄
Hummus
2 cloves garlic
2 green onions, white portion and
half of green top
15 ounces garbanzo beans (chickpeas),
drained, reserving 1⁄
1
4 cup tahini (sesame paste), stirred
⁄
4 cup liquid
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
Using S-blade and with processor running, drop garlic cloves and onion into food
chute. Then add garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon or lime juice, olive oil, cumin,
cayenne, salt, and pepper. Continue to process until smooth, scraping bowl as needed. Place into serving bowl and garnish with paprika. Serve with pita bread and/or
vegetables. To store, refrigerate. Makes about 2 cups.
2 teaspoons olive oil
1
⁄4 teaspoon cumin
Dash cayenne
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash paprika
Pita bread or cut up vegetables, optional
Salsa
1
1 onion, peeled and quartered
1 clove garlic
1 hot pepper (jalapeno or finger hot),
cored, seeded, and quartered
4 tomatoes, quartered
⁄4 cup cilantro, packed
1
⁄2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot sauce, optional
Using S-blade and with processor running, drop onion, garlic cloves, and hot pepper
through the food chute and chop until finely minced. Stop processor and add
tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until desired texture.
Add hot sauce if desired. Makes 2 to 3 cups.
Cranberry Orange Relish
12 ounces fresh cranberries, stems
removed, or frozen
1 cup sugar
1 small navel orange, washed and
cut into wedges
Using S-blade, place cranberries, sugar, orange, Grand Marnier, and cloves into the
work bowl. Process until cranberries are almost smooth, yet a bit chunky. Cover and
refrigerate overnight. This will thicken as it sits. Makes about 2
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur
or orange juice
Dash ground cloves
1
⁄2 cups.
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