Proctor Silex 72706 User Guide

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Mini Food Processor

Robot culinaire

miniature

Mini Procesador

de Alimentos

READ BEFORE USE

LIRE AVANT UTILISATION

LEA ANTES DE USAR

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www.proctorsilex.com

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury
to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. 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 are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

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

4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, or

base in water or other liquid.

5. Unplug 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 supply cord or

plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must
be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided
customer service number for information on examination, repair, or
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 outdoors.

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

surface, including stove.

11. Keep hands and utensils away from cutting blades while chopping

food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to
the food processor. A scraper may be used but must be used only
when the food processor is not running.

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12. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

13. This appliance is intended for processing small quantities of food for

immediate consumption. This appliance is not intended to prepare
large quantities of food at one time.

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

without first putting bowl properly in place.

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

appliance.

16. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

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with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce 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.

Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided

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Parts and Features

Before First Use: Wash cover, bowl, blade, bowl size adjuster,
and spatula in hot, soapy water. The blade is sharp; handle

carefully. Rinse and dry.

1. Cover With Oil Dispenser

2. Bowl Size Adjuster

3. Blade

4. Bowl

5. Spatula

6. Base

7. Pulse Button

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How to Use

1. Read “Processing Tips” on page 7.

2. Make sure processor is unplugged.

Lock bowl onto base by aligning bowl
handle on right side of the base.
Turn clockwise until bowl locks into
place with handle toward front.

3. Place blade in bowl over center

shaft. Turn until blade slips down
to bottom of bowl. Blade is sharp;

handle carefully.

4. Place food in bowl.

5. Place cover on bowl and rotate

clockwise until cover is locked into
place.

6. Plug into outlet.

7. To turn on unit, press and hold

the Pulse button for continuous
operation. To pulse, press and
release the Pulse button.

8. Remove cover. Unlock bowl by turning counterclockwise.

Remove bowl from base. Carefully remove blade. Blade is
sharp; handle carefully.

9. Unplug.

IF PROCESSOR DOES NOT START: Review the steps in “How

to Use” to make sure the bowl and cover are both in the
locked positions.

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Features

Cord Storage
The base of the food processor is recessed

to provide cord storage. Remove bowl and
spatula from base. Turn the base upside
down and wind the cord.

Spatula

A custom spatula is provided for scraping
the sides of the bowl. It stores in the back
of the unit.

Bowl Size Adjuster

For improved chopping performance when
chopping small quantities, place the
bowl size adjuster on top of food before
processing.

Oil Dispenser

To make salad dressing, pour oil through
the dispenser slowly while processing.
Dispenser will slowly add oil to sauces and
dressings for emulsion of the ingredients.
NOTE: Maximum liquid quantity is 1 cup
(237 ml).

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Processing Tips

• The bowl has a capacity of 3 cups (710 ml). For liquid
ingredients, do not exceed 1 cup (237 ml).

• To chop carrots, celery, mushrooms, green pepper, or onion,
cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks and place in bowl. This will
result in more uniform consistency.

• Puree small amounts of cooked fruit or vegetables for baby
food or use as a base for sauces or soups.

• Do not process coffee beans, whole squares of baking
chocolate, or whole, hard spices in the food processor. This
could damage the processor.

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Processing Chart

*Bowl size adjuster is recommended.

TO MAKE INSTRUCTIONS

Bread, Crumbs Tear bread slices (max. 3) into 6 pieces.
Cheese,

Parmesan
Chocolate,

Baking

Cookie, Crumbs

Fruit, Chopped
Garlic, Minced Peel, then process 1 or more cloves at a time.
Graham Cracker,

Crumbs
Herbs, Chopped Place up to 1 cup (237 ml) in processor.

Meat, Ground
Nuts, Chopped Place up to 1 cup (237 ml) in processor.
Parsley, Chopped

or Minced Pinch off sprigs from bunch.
Vegetables,

Chopped, Minced

Cut in 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) cubes. Process 1/2 cup
(118 ml) of cubes at a time.

Cut in 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) cubes. Do not process
more than 4 oz (113 g) at a time.

Break into pieces. Use up to 2 cups (473 ml)
of pieces.

Cut fruit into large chunks. Place up to 2 cups
(473 ml) pieces into processor.

Break into 4 pieces. Place up to 6 crackers in
processor at a time.

Cut into 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) cubes. Process
8 ounces (227 g) of cubes at a time.

Cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks. Place up to
2 cups (473 ml) in processor at a time.

Adj. *

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NOTE: Quantities listed above are the recommended maximum. Depending
on the food type, smaller amounts may improve chopping performance.

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How to Clean

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Unplug unit before cleaning. Do not immerse base, plug, or
cord in water or other liquid.

1. Unplug.

2. Wash cover, bowl, spatula, bowl size adjuster, and blade in

hot, soapy water. Blade is sharp; handle carefully. Rinse
and dry. The cover, bowl, spatula, bowl size adjuster, and
blade may also be washed in top rack of dishwasher.

3. Reassemble for safe storage.

4. To clean the base, wipe with a damp cloth. Do not use

abrasive cleaners. Do not immerse base in water.

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Recipes

Pesto
Ingredients:

1 cup (237 ml) fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup (59 ml) pine nuts
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup (59 ml) olive oil
1/4 cup (59 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
Dash of salt

Directions:

Place basil, pine nuts and garlic in food processor bowl.
Process until almost a puree. Add oil, Parmesan cheese
and salt. Process until mixture is well blended. Toss with hot
pasta, spread on grilled chicken, or use as a sandwich spread.
Makes: 2/3 cup (158 ml)

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Recipes (cont.)

Brie With Apple Chutney

Ingredients:

1/4 cup (59 ml) pecans
2 Winesap or Granny Smith

apples, peeled, cored, and

cut in chunks
2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
1/4 cup (59 ml) golden raisins

Directions:

Heat oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Chop pecans and set aside.
Place chunks of apple in food processor and pulse until coarsely
chopped. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and then add
apples. Cook about 5 minutes. Add the raisins, brown sugar and
vinegar to the apples in the skillet. Stir to mix; then cook 5 minutes
longer. Place the round of Brie on a lightly greased ovenproof plate.
Bake for 8 minutes or until soft. Remove from oven. Spoon apple
chutney over Brie; then sprinkle with pecans. Serve with crackers.
NOTE: Brie is covered with a flour-based rind. This should be left
on the Brie to bake and is edible. Serves: 16

Blue Cheese Dressing
Ingredients:

1 clove garlic
2 ounces (57 g) blue cheese
1 cup (237 ml) mayonnaise

Directions:

Place garlic clove in the processor bowl and pulse. Add
cheese and process for 10 seconds. Add mayonnaise, sour
cream, lemon juice and sugar. Process until smooth. Keep
refrigerated. Serves: 12

2 tablespoons (30 ml) brown

sugar

1 tablespoon (15 ml) cider

vinegar

13 -ounce (375 g) round of

Brie

1/4 cup (59 ml) sour cream
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh

lemon juice

1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar

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Recipes (cont.)

Salsa
Ingredients:

Half of small onion
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup (59 ml) cilantro leaves
1 mild banana pepper, seeded

Directions:

Add onion and garlic to the bowl. Pulse until minced. Add cilantro
and peppers to the bowl. Pulse until minced. Add to onion mixture.
Place tomatoes into bowl and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add to
onion mixture. Add lemon juice and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for
an hour or more before serving. Serves: 4

Crispy Catfish Fillets
Ingredients:

2 1/2 ounces (71 g) Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup [118 ml]

grated)
20 buttery crackers
1/3 cup (79 ml) fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup (59 ml) butter, melted
4 (about 8 ounces [227 g] each) catfish fillets

Directions:

Heat oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Cut cheese into 1/2-inch
(1.3-cm) cubes. Place cheese cubes in processor and pulse
until finely grated. Put grated cheese in a shallow bowl. Place
crackers and parsley in processor. Process until finely ground.
Mix cracker mixture with cheese. Dip fillets in butter and then
place in cracker mixture to coat. Lay fillets on nonstick or
aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes
or until fish is cooked through. Serves: 4

1 chili or jalapeno pepper,

seeded
2 tomatoes, peeled
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon

juice

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Recipes (cont.)

Fettuccine With Spinach & Prosciutto
Ingredients:

2 1/2 ounces (71 g) Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup [118 ml]

grated)
8 ounces (227 g) uncooked fettuccine
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
4 to 6 ounces (113 to 170 g) thinly sliced prosciutto,

chopped
1 package (10 ounce [283 g]) fresh spinach
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon (.6 ml) black pepper

Directions:

Cut cheese into 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) cubes. Process until grated;
set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions,
omitting any salt. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl,
reserving 1/2 cup (118 ml) of cooking liquid. Place garlic in
bowl and pulse until minced. Heat olive oil in a large
skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for
15 seconds. Place prosciutto into bowl and process until
coarsely chopped. Add prosciutto and spinach to skillet. Cook
over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until spinach has
wilted. Combine reserved 1/2 cup (118 ml) of cooking
liquid and egg in bowl and process until completely mixed.
Add pasta and egg mixture to skillet and stir well to mix. Cook
and stir over low heat for about 4 minutes or until egg mixture
is slightly thick. Stir in 1⁄4 cup (59 ml) cheese and pepper.
Serve immediately, sprinkling with remaining cheese.
Serves: 4

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Recipes (cont.)

Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients:

2 teaspoons (10 ml) vegetable oil
1 large onion, cut in chunks
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon (15 ml) chili powder
1 teaspoon (5 ml) Italian seasoning
1 can (16 ounces [454 g]) Great Northern beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces [425 g]) kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces [425 g]) black beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces [425 g]) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 ounces [411 g]) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces [425 g]) vegetable broth

Directions:

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the
oil. Place onions into the bowl and pulse until completely
chopped. Add the onion to the saucepan and let cook while
chopping peppers. Repeat process with peppers. Place garlic
clove in bowl and pulse until minced. Add garlic to onion
and peppers and cook 1 minute. Add chili powder, Italian
seasonings, beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and
vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and
simmer for 1 hour. Serves: 3

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LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and
Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu
of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this
period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or
any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are
responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our
returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or
component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal
or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use
not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product
resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends
only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original
sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This
warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household
use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the
rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages
caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to
the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any

statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by
law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration
of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You

may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some
states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special,
incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not
apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store.
Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or
visit proctorsilex.com in the U.S. or proctorsilex.ca in Canada. For faster
service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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