Hamilton Beach 70740 User Guide

READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR

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este instructivo antes de usar su
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Food Processor

Robot culinaire

Procesador de Alimentos

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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 any appliance is used by or

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.

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 service 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 broken.

10. Do not use appliance outdoors.

11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot

surfaces.

12. 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.

13. The blade and disc are sharp. Handle carefully. Store out of reach

of children.

14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or disc on

base without first putting bowl properly in place.

15. Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating

appliance.

16. Never feed food into food chute by hand. Always use the food

pushers.

17. Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism.

18. Make sure the blade or disc has come to a full stop before

removing lid.

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. Check that the control is OFF (O) before plugging cord into wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF (O); then remove
plug from wall outlet.

21. Be sure to turn switch to OFF (O) position after each use. Always
use the pushers to clear the food chute. When this method is not
possible, unplug cord from outlet and disassemble unit to
remove the remaining food.

22. The appliance is not intended for commercial, professional, or
industrial use. It is designed and built exclusively for household
use only.

23. Never use appliance for a longer period or with a larger amount
of ingredients other than that recommended by appliance
manufacturer.

24. The maximum rating of this unit is based on using the chopping/
mixing blade. Using the slicing/shredding disc may draw
significantly less power.

25. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven.

26. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Other Consumer Safety Information

This product is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one

wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only
one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter.
If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

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 appliance. 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.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high­wattage appliance on the same circuit with your food processor.

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Parts and Features

BEFORE FIRST USE: Unpack processor. Handle blade and disc(s)
carefully; they are very sharp. Wash all parts except base in hot,
soapy water. Rinse; then dry.

Lid

Food Pusher

Food Chute

Nonremovable
Motor Shaft

Control Knob

Bowl

Chopping/Mixing Blade

Use to coarsely chop, mince,

mix, or puree food.

Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc

Use to shred cheese or to slice or shred

a variety of foods (such as potatoes,

pepperoni, carrots, celery).

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

Crinkle Cut/Fine Shred Disc

To order:

1.800.851.8900 (US)

1.800.267.2826 (Canada)

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How to Use Chopping/Mixing Blade

w WARNING

Laceration Hazard.

Handle blade carefully; it is very
sharp.

Make sure control knob is turned
to OFF (O) and unit is unplugged.

NOTE: Operate using only one
blade or disc at a time.

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Carefully place blade onto motor
shaft.

Place food pusher in food chute.

4

Align lid and bowl.

Align bowl and base. Turn bowl
clockwise to lock into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless
bowl is locked.

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Turn lid clockwise to lock into
place. NOTE: Unit will not work
unless lid is locked.

WARNING! Laceration Hazard:
Always use food pusher to feed
food into the chute. NEVER
PUSH FOOD THROUGH CHUTE
WITH HANDS OR OTHER
OBJECTS.

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How to Use Chopping/Mixing Blade (cont.)

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Always remove lid before
removing bowl to avoid possible
damage to the appliance.

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Select 1, 2, or P on control knob.
1 or 2: Processor will run
continuously. P (PULSE): For instant
on and off control.

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Carefully remove blade from
motor shaft.

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When finished, turn OFF (O) and
unplug.

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WARNING! Laceration Hazard:
Always unplug unit before
removing lid.

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How to Use Slicing/Shredding Disc

w WARNING

Laceration Hazard.

Handle blade carefully; it is very
sharp.

Make sure control knob is turned
to OFF (O) and unit is unplugged.

NOTE: Operate using only one
blade or disc at a time.

1 2 3

Align bowl and base. Turn bowl
clockwise to lock into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless
bowl is locked.

Carefully place disc onto motor
shaft with desired side facing UP.
(“SLICE” or “SHRED” is stamped
on each side of the blade.)

Align lid and bowl.

4

Turn lid clockwise to lock into
place. NOTE: Unit will not work
unless lid is locked.

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Cut food to fit food chute. Fill chute
with food.

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WARNING! Laceration Hazard:
Always use food pusher to feed
food into the chute. NEVER PUSH
FOOD THROUGH CHUTE WITH
HANDS OR OTHER OBJECTS.

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How to Use Slicing/Shredding Disc

(cont.)

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Select 1, 2, or P on control knob.
1 or 2: Processor will run
continuously. P (PULSE): For instant
on and off control.

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Carefully remove disc from
motor shaft.

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When finished, turn OFF (O) and
unplug.

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WARNING! Laceration Hazard:
Always unplug unit before
removing lid.

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Always remove lid before
removing bowl to avoid
damage to the appliance.

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Tips and Techniques

Processing Charts

• For a more uniform
consistency, start with pieces
of food that are similar in size.
Cut food into 1-inch (2.5-cm)
pieces before processing with
chopping/mixing blade and
leave room in bowl for the
food to be tossed around.

• This food processor is
excellent to chop, mix, slice,
or shred most foods. However,
to maintain peak performance,
do not use your food processor
for the following: grinding
grain, coffee beans, or spices;
slicing frozen meats; kneading
dough; or crushing ice.

• When chopping foods, pulsing
on and off will produce the
best results.

• Operating time will depend
on quantity of food being
processed. Most foods can be
sliced, chopped, or shredded
in seconds. If unit is operated
continuously for an extended
period of time, let the processor
rest about 4 minutes before
continuing.

• Do not puree or mash starchy
vegetables like potatoes as
they are easily overprocessed
and will become gummy.

• To slice or shred cheese,
select firm cheese like
Cheddar or Swiss. For best
results, process cheese that
is chilled. Cheese should be
processed immediately after
being removed from the
refrigerator. Soft cheese like
mozzarella must be placed in
the freezer for 30 minutes prior
to processing to ensure it is
firm enough for shredding.

• The reversible slicing/shredding
disc has a slicing blade on one
side and shredding teeth on
the other. The name stamped
on the blade, facing up, is the
function selected. Place on
motor shaft with desired
cutting edge facing up.

• To julienne vegetables, slice
and then remove from bowl.
Restack the vegetables. Pack
into food chute with slices
vertical. Slice again to make
matchstick-cut vegetables.

Disc attachments are reversible and labeled. The label should face
up for the desired function. When using disc attachments, do not
process past the MAX LEVEL on the bowl.

ATTACHMENT

Chopping/Mixing Blade

Slicing Disc
(slicing side facing UP)

Shredding Disc
shredding side facing UP)

For best results do not exceed the following amounts when
chopping, mincing, or pureeing with the chopping/mixing blade.

FOOD

Fruits and Vegetables

Meats
Parmesan or Romano,

chilled
Cheddar, Jack,

Mozzarella, chilled
Crackers

FOODS

Chop: nuts, meat, garlic, onions, peppers,
celery, herbs, bread (for crumbs), crackers

Mince/Puree: vegetables, fruit
Mix: salad dressings
Puree: soups, sauces
Grate: firm cheese, such as Parmesan (chilled)

Cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, carrots,
potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoni,
peppers, radishes, firm cheeses (chilled)

Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, firm cheese
(chilled)

MAXIMUM AMOUNT

2 to 3 cups (500 to 750 ml)
(cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes

0.7 lb. (350 g) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes)
5 ounces (140 g) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes)

8 ounces (226 g) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes)

10 cups (2.3 L) (can fill bowl and lid up into chute)

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Cleaning and Care

w WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse
cord, plug, or base in any liquid.

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Wipe base, control knob, and
cord with a damp cloth or
sponge. If necessary, use a mild
nonabrasive cleanser.

DISHWASHER-SAFE (TOP RACK ONLY)

DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher.
“SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product. All removable
parts may also be cleaned in the sink with hot, soapy water. Use
caution when washing chopping/mixing blade and slicing/shredding
disc.

Space-Saving Storage

Place slicing/shredding disc onto
motor shaft.

Place chopping/mixing blade on
motor shaft. Flip lid upside down

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and place in bowl. Place food
pusher in food chute.

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WARNING! Laceration Hazard.
Store sliding/shredding disc
with slicing side down. Handle
carefully.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Unit does not operate
on any speed or Pulse.

Food is not sliced or
shredded uniformly.

Unit stops and will
not come back on.

Unit has a burning smell.

Motor seems weak.

It is difficult to remove
bowl from base.

Cheese is not shredding
well.

Vegetables are not
shredding or slicing.

PROBABLE CAUSE

• Is the unit plugged in? Does the outlet work?

• Are the bowl and lid locked in place? See “How to Use” sections.

• Packing too much food in the food chute or pushing too hard on the food pusher may cause the
processed food to be irregulary sliced or shredded. Refer to the Food Processing Charts for
recommended sizes and quantities.

• Are the bowl and lid locked in place? They may have moved slightly during processing. See “How to
Use” sections.

• Is the outlet still working? Check it by plugging in a working lamp or other appliance. You may have
overloaded the circuit and blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker.

• Turn unit OFF (O), allow to stand for 3 to 4 minutes, and then turn back ON. If none of these
suggestions correct the problem, DO NOT attempt to repair the unit. Call the Customer Service number
to get the name of your nearest Authorized Service Center.

• There may be a residue left on the motor from the manufacturing process, causing a slight odor
during initial use. This will go away. If a strong odor or any visible smoke appears, unplug unit
IMMEDIATELY and call the Customer Service number.

• Are you using the recommended food size and quantity to be processed? Refer to the Food Processing
Charts for recommended food sizes and speeds.

• Rub a small amount of vegetable oil on the snaps, located on the base. Do not lock bowl and lid during
storage.

• Cheese should be processed immediately after being removed from the refrigerator. Soft cheese like
mozzarella must be placed in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to processing to ensure it is firm enough
for shredding.

• Store vegetables with high water content in the refrigerator prior to processing. Room-temperature
vegetables are less firm and do not perform as well.

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