Wolfgang Puck BFPR0007 User Manual

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I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. If you have any problems with this unit, contact Consumer Relations for service PHONE: [phone] or

visit our website at www.wphousewares.com Please read operating instructions

before using this product.

Please keep original box and packing materials in the event that service is required.

W.P. APPLIANCES, INC. Toll Free [phone]

Model BFPR0007 Printed in China REV 3.0

Wolfgang Puck

7 Cup Food Processor

Use and Care

All trademarks, service marks and trade names (collectively the “Marks”) are proprietary to Wolfgang Puck World Wide.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1Read all instructions.

2To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put base in water or other liquid. For detailed cleaning instructions see the section marked ‘Care and Cleaning’ in this instruction manual.

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

4Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, before removing food and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull cord.

5Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully.

6Do not use outdoors.

7Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

8Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

9Keep hands as well as spatulas and other utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing food, to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury or damage to food processor. A spatula may be used, but must be used only when food processor is not running.

10Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.

11Avoid contact with moving parts.

12Make sure motor has completely stopped before removing cover. Never use the cover interlock as a means of turning on or shutting off the motor. Only use the On button or Pulse button to operate this appliance.

13To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or discs on base without putting bowl properly in place. Store blades and discs as outlined in this instruction manual and keep the appliance out of reach of children.

14Be sure cover and feed tube are securely locked in place before operating food processor.

15Never try to override or tamper with cover interlock mechanism.

16Do not operate this, or any other motor-driven appliance, while under the influence of alcohol or other substances that affect your reaction time or perception.

17The use of attachments not recommended or sold by WP Appliances, Inc. specifically for this model may cause fire, electrical shock, personal injury, or damage to your food processor.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SHORT POWER CORD

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used with care; however, be sure the marked electrical rating is at least as great as the electrical rating of this appliance. The extension cord should be positioned such that it does not drape over the counter or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

The electrical rating of this appliance is listed on the bottom panel of the unit.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying the plug in any way.

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Additional Safety Precautions

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.wphousewares.com or contact the Wolfgang Puck Consumer Service Line at 800-275-8273.

•Always use extreme care when handling Processing Blades and cutting discs. These are extremely sharp and may cause injury if handled incorrectly. Always store Processing Blades and cutting discs as referenced in the section “Storing Your Food Processor”.

•Unplug from power outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning.

•Do not put hot liquids into the food processor, warm liquids are acceptable.

•Avoid contacting moving parts at all times.

•Place the processor bowl onto the base of the processor before fitting any attachments.

•All blades and attachments should be removed with care before cleaning.

•Do not overfill the processor. The maximum level for the 7 cup work bowl is 3 cups of liquid, or 6 cups of solids. The maximum level for the mini-bowl is 1/2 cup of liquid, or 1 cup of solids.

•Always remove the blade before emptying the processor bowl of its contents.

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Wolfgang Puck, owner of the famous Spago restaurants and one of the most influential chef-restauranteurs in America, is credited with reviving California’s rich culinary heritage. His cooking innovations, a result of blending fresh

California ingredients with his classical French techniques, are enjoyed by world leaders, stars and fellow chefs alike. He established other trend-setting restaurants like Postrio in San Francisco, Chinois on Main in Santa Monica, Trattoria del Lupo, Cut, and his latest creation, Jai, an Asian fusion restaurant in San Diego. Home chefs can also share Mr. Puck’s talents through his cookbooks, cutlery, cookware and, of course, through his appliances!

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards	1
Additional Safety Precautions	3
About Wolfgang Puck	5
Know Your Food Processor	7
Attachments for Your Food Processor	9
Before Your First Use	1 1
Assembling Your Food Processor	1 1
Assembling Your Attachments	12
Using Your Mini Bowl	14
Using Your Food Processor	14
Storing Your Food Processor	15
Helpful Hints	17
Disassembly	19
Care and Cleaning	20
Troubleshooting	21
Appetizers, Salads & Entreés	23
Pizzas	44
Sauces and Dressings	51
Dough and Crust	66
Desserts	78
Limited Warranty	90

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Know Your Food Processor

Processing cover

The processing cover activates the automatic safety system. The Food Processor will not operate unless the cover is correctly positioned on the processing bowl and locked into place.

640 watt induction motor

The base houses a powerful 640 watt motor, which provides great processing results every time. Ideal for high load applications during processing. It provides greater starting strength and maintains a constant speed throughout. Its reliable, long life and quiet performance is backed by

a 5 year guarantee.

On / Off button

For easy use, the large ON / OFF button starts and stops the operation of the food processor.

Pulse

The control panel includes a Pulse feature for optimum cutting precision during processing.

Storage drawer

Unique drawer design enables attachments to be stored conveniently within the appliance when not

in use.

Photos throughout manual may differ slightly from actual product.

Food pusher

Guides food evenly down the feed tube and can also be used to close the chute while processing to prevent food from escaping through the feed tube.

Feed tube

The feed tube is used to guide ingredients down into the selected blades and allows you to add ingredients during other processing tasks.

Spindle

Drives all the food processing attachments. The Spindle must be in place to operate the food processor.

Processing bowl

The liquid-sealed processing bowl achieves a large working capacity due to the liquid seal around the base of the drive shaft and the lip of the lid.

Cord storage facility

For added convenience the unused cord length can easily be pushed into the base of the processor for storage.

Non-slip feet

Keeps the food processor secure on the countertop during use.

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Attachments for Your

Food Processor

Processing Blade

Stainless steel smooth edged processing blade is designed for cutting, chopping, kneading, and whisking.

Spindle

The Spindle holds the Processing Blade, the adjustable slicing disc as well as reversible discs. Ensure that the Processing Blade clicks into place over the Processing Blade Lock. To remove, simply depress the Processing Blade Locks on either side of the Spindle while grasping the Processing Blade by the plastic center and lifting up.

Processing Blade Lock

Reversible Shredding Disc – Fine and Coarse

Ideal control, the reversible stainless steel shredding blades allow for the choice of fine or coarse results.

Reversible Grating and Shaving Disc

Unique to processing is the shaving blade. creates thin flakes, great for parmesan and

sweet potato crisps. The other side will achieve finely grated results, ideal for hard cheeses

chocolate.

Attachments for Your

Food Processor

spatula is ideal for assisting with all food processing tasks.

Mini Bowl and Processing Blade

(Optional accessory set must be purchased separately)

Fits directly into the 7 cup work bowl and

is perfect for smaller batches such as spices, garlic cloves, etc.

Optional Accessory

Variable Slicing Blade

The variable stainless steel slicing blade allows foods to be sliced to a variety of thicknesses, from 0mm – 7mm. You can adjust the thickness by turning the outer center Spindle of the blade shaft.

blade adjustment

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Before Your First Use

Prior to using your Food Processor, wash all parts as outlined in the section “Care and Cleaning.”

Assembling Your

Food Processor

	figure 1	Before you assemble the food processor,
		ensure that the power cord is unplugged.
		1	Place the motor base facing you on a dry,
			level surface.
		2
			Place the processing bowl onto the motor
			base, the bowl will only sit correctly on the
			base when the handle is at the 3 o’clock
			position, see figure 1.
		3	Rotate the handle clockwise to lock, as
	figure 2		indicated by the graphics on the left side
			of the motor base. The bowl handle should
			be at the 6 o’clock position, see figure 2.
		4	Position the lid onto the processing bowl.
			You will notice an arrow on the lid in front
			of the feed tube. When placing the lid onto

the bowl this arrow needs to align with the arrow on the handle of the bowl. To lock, turn the lid clockwise, as indicated by the graphics on the top of the handle, until it snaps into place. See figure 3.

figure 3

Assembling Your Attachments

	figure 4	Warning: Use caution, as blades are
		extremely sharp. Always handle all blades by
		their central plastic section. Never grasp the
		cutting blade itself.
		Note: All attachments must be firmly attached
		to the Spindle. Always adjust the attachments
		until you are sure that they are correctly fitted.

Placing the Spindle

				1	Fit the Spindle onto the drive shaft,
	figure 5				see figure 4.
				Processing Blade
			1		Fit the processor bowl and Spindle as
					detailed previously in figures 1, 2 & 4.
				2 Remove the processing blade from the
					storage drawer.
	3				Fit the processing blade over the Spindle
					and press down on the plastic center until
					the blade clicks into place. It may be
					necessary to turn the blade slightly left or
					right in order to fit the blade properly
					onto the shaft. See figure 5.
4					Place ingredients into the processing bowl.
5					Fit the processing cover to the processing
					bowl (see figure 3), and place the food
					pusher in the feed tube.
6					Plug the power cord into a 120V AC
					power outlet.
7					Start processing using the On/Off or
					Pulse buttons.
8					When processing is complete, remove the
					Spindle and blade from the processing
					bowl before removing the processed food.

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Assembling Your Attachments

figure 6

figure 7

Variable Slicing Blade

continued

Reversible Grating, Shaving

and Shredding Blades

1Fit the processor bowl and Spindle as detailed previously, in figures 1, 2 and 4.

2Select the ‘Reversible’ disc of your choice - Shredding (fine or coarse), Grating or Shaving, and fit over the Spindle. See figure 6.

Warning: Use caution as the blades are sharp.

4Fit the processing cover to the processing bowl as previously shown in figure 3 and place the food pusher in the feed tube.

5Plug the power cord into a 120V AC power outlet.

6Start processing using the On/Off or Pulse buttons.

7When processing is complete, remove the disc and Spindle from the processing bowl before removing the processed food.

1Fit the processor bowl and Spindle as detailed previously in figures 1, 2 and 4.

2Fit the slicing disc over the Spindle, see figure 7.

Warning: Use caution as the blades are sharp.

3The Slicing blade will adjust from 0 - 7mm in thickness. To adjust the Slicing Blade, hold the blade by grasping the finger hole and turn the center Spindle to the desired thickness. See figure 2.

4Fit the processing cover to the processing bowl as previously shown in figure 3 and place the food pusher in the feed tube.

5Plug the power cord into 120V AC power outlet.

6Start processing using the On/Off or Pulse buttons.

When processing is complete, remove the disc and Spindle from the processing bowl before removing the processed food.

Using Your Mini Bowl

(Optional Accessory - Sold Separately)

1Fit the processor bowl and Spindle as detailed previously, in figures 1, 2 and 4.

2Place the Mini Bowl over the Spindle of the Food Processor

3Place the Mini Processing blade over the center shaft of the Mini Processing bowl.

4Fit the processing cover to the processing bowl as previously shown in figure 3 and place the food pusher in the feed tube.

5Plug the power cord into a 120V AC power outlet.

6Start processing using the On/Off or Pulse buttons.

7When processing is complete, remove the Mini Processing blade from the mini bowl before removing the processed food.

Note: You can store your ingredients in the Mini Bowl by placing the Mini Bowl lid over the bowl and pressing the center of the lid until it snaps into place. The lid of the mini bowl will not snap into place unless the mini blade has been removed.

Using Your Food Processor

Important: If the processing bowl and cover are not correctly assembled, the Food Processor will not function.

1Plug the power cord into a 120V AC power.

2Using the On/Off button on the control panel, press once to start processing. The Pulse function remains on as long as the Pulse button is pressed down. Further ingredients can also be added while processing by pouring through the feed tube once the food pusher has been removed.

3After you have completed processing, press the On/Off button to stop processing.

Note: For maximum control load the feed tube first before turning on your food processor. Always use the food pusher for more evenly processed foods and never use your fingers.

Important: The Food Processor is fitted with a safety thermal cut-out device and will shut off in the event of overload. If this occurs, press the Off button to turn the power off and unplug the food processor from the wall outlet. Wait 15 minutes and then restart.

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Storing Your Food Processor

	figure 8	The Wolfgang Puck Food Processor was
		designed so that all attachments can be stored
		within the unit itself.
		Storage Drawer
		The Processing Blade, Reversible Shredding
		Disc, Reversible Grating and Shaving Disc and
		Spatula are all stored in the storage drawer.
		(The Spindle and Variable Slicing Disc are
		stored in the Processing Bowl. See next page.)
	figure 9	1	Remove the storage drawer from the base
			of the food processor.
		2	Place the elevated end of the Processing
			Blade toward the front of the storage
			drawer as indicated in figure 8, and
			press down.
		3	Place one of the Reversible Discs in
			storage drawer as indicated in figure 9.
		4	Lie spatula on top of Reversible Disc in the
	figure 10
			storage drawer as indicated in figure 10.
		5	Place the remaining Reversible Disc in
			storage drawer as indicated in figure 11.
		6	Your food processor drawer is now
			properly assembled, as shown in figure 12.

	figure 11			figure 12

Storing Your Food Processor

continued

Processing Bowl storage

1Fit the Processor Bowl and Spindle as detailed previously, in figures 1, 2 and 4.

2Place the Variable Slicing blade over the Spindle, see figure 7, and then fit the processing cover to the processing bowl as previously shown in figure 3.

3Place the food pusher in the feed tube.

Cord storage

The power cord can be stored by pushing it into the back of the motor base.

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Helpful Hints

•For consistent results, you should try to process pieces of food that are approximately equal in size. When you break, cut or tear food into uniform pieces before you begin processing, the finished results will be more uniform. More consistent processing results are achieved if the container is not overloaded.

•Pre-cut meat into cubes approximately 1” square. It is best to process very cold meat (not frozen). Always use the Pulse button in 2 second increments.

•When processing vegetables such as onions, peel and quarter or cut large vegetables into eighths.

•When processing herbs or garlic cloves, best results are achieved when using the Mini Bowl. Herbs must be dry prior to processing.

•The quantities that can be processed within the Processing Bowl will vary with the density of the mixture.

•When various recipes require dry ingredients such as flour, add them directly into the Processing Bowl before processing. There is no need to sift ingredients when using your food processor. Liquid ingredients may be added while the processor is operating by pouring through the Feed Tube in the processor cover.

•When processing sauces or semi-liquid ingredients, stop the food processor and scrape down the container sides with the spatula provided.

•When slicing, shredding and grating, cut all ingredients to a size that fits comfortably into the Feed Tube. Pack the feed tube and, while holding food steady and upright with the food pusher, press down evenly until all ingredients are sliced or shredded. Do not use excessive force or you may damage the food processor.

•For best results, please follow the dough recipes and pasta recipes exactly to create the best consistency and results.

Helpful Hints

continued

Warning: Never use fingers to push food down the feed tube. Always use the food pusher.

•For best results when slicing, the Feed Tube should always be packed firmly to allow each piece of food to support the others. There will always be a small portion of food left unprocessed between the food pusher and the blade. When using the Variable Slicing Disc, excessive force will cause food to be sliced unevenly. Only slight pressure is needed from the food pusher when using this attachment.

•For best results when shredding and grating remember that softer foods such as cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or swiss) should be well chilled (not frozen) before processing. Harder foods such as Parmesan or Romano cheese should be at room temperature before processing. Never attempt to shred or grate cheese that cannot be pierced with a fork or a knife tip.

figure 13		figure 14

•The most important factor for successful slicing and shredding is the way in which the food is packed into the feed tube. To prepare shorter slices, pack the food items vertically in the feed tube, see figure 13. To prepare longer slices, pack food items horizontally in the feed tube, see figure 14.

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Disassembly of Your

Food Processor.

figure 15

Only grasp under lip

figure 16

Push in Processing Blade Locks on both sides of Spindle

figure 17

Warning: Always wait for the processing blade to stop moving completely before removing the cover. Blades are extremely sharp. Never contact cutting surfaces of blades, always use plastic center of blades and discs.

1Remove the Processing Bowl cover by turning counter-clockwise and lifting straight up.

2If using the Processing Blade, remove the Spindle with Processing Blade attached. Hold the Processing Blade by the plastic center only. With your other hand, depress the Processing Blade Locks inward while lifting up on the plastic center of the Processing Blade. See figure 16.

3If using one of the Processing Discs, remove first by grasping the center plastic section of the Disc (see figure 17). Lift straight up to remove, then remove center shaft.

4To remove the Work Bowl, grasp the handle and turn counter-clockwise to the 3 o’clock position and lift straight up.

Care and Cleaning

Ensure that your food processor is unplugged from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

Wipe the base and cord with a warm soapy cloth and wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use any abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on the housing as this will damage the finish. Wash the processing bowl, cover and all attachments (except motor base) in warm water using a mild detergent (or see dishwasher instructions below). Dry each part thoroughly before use.

Warning: Care must be taken when handling the metal blades as these items are extremely sharp.

Dishwasher Use

All plastic components deteriorate through the prolonged use of a dishwasher for cleaning. However all parts of your Food Processor are tolerant to dishwasher use, (excluding the processor body). If using the dishwasher place parts only on the top rack of your dishwasher.

Once your food processor and accessories have been cleaned and dried thoroughly, store your food processor as outlined in the section “Storing your Food Processor.”

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Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause
Food Processor does not turn on	Workbowl and/or lid are not
	properly assembled onto base
	Unit is not plugged in, or circuit
	breaker is tripped
Motor turns off while processing	Motor has overheated
Slicing blade does not provide	Too much force is being applied on
even slices	the slicing blade
Food processor liquifies ingredients	Too much processing time

Solution

Ensure that both the workbowl and the lid are locked into place on

the motor base. Your food processor is designed with a safety interlock that prevents the motor from running unless the lid and bowl are properly assembled. See the Assembling Your Food Processor section of this manual.

Ensure that your processor is plugged into a proper 120 VAC outlet. If your unit still does not turn on, check the circuit breaker or fuse for the outlet you are using and ensure that it is closed.

Ensure that you have not overloaded your food processor or that you are using the correct ratio of ingredients according to this manual. Should your motor become overheated, it is designed to turn itself off to protect itself from permanent damage. Press the OFF button to turn the power off and unplug the food processor from the wall outlet. Wait 15 minutes and then restart.

A steady gentle pressure is all that is required to process ingredients using the slicing blade.

For precision processing, use the Pulse button to desired consistency. Do not pulse the processor using the On/Off button.

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Appetizers,

Salads and

Entreés

Potato Latkes

Serves 12

The ever-popular potato pancakes of the Jewish kitchen make a wonderful appetizer, side dish, or even a vegetarian main course.

INGREDIENTS

8 medium baking potatoes, peeled

1 medium onion, peeled Lemon juice

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1egg

1tablespoon baking powder

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Peanut oil

Freshly grated nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Watercress, for garnish

Caviar, for garnish (optional) Applesauce, for garnish (optional) Crème fraiche or sour cream, for garnish

METHOD

1With the shredding blade large side up in your food processor shred the potatoes and onions and transfer into a large mixing bowl. Toss them with a squeeze of lemon juice. A handful at a time, squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the shreds.

2In another mixing bowl, stir together the flour, milk, egg, baking powder, and nutmeg. Stir this batter into the potatoes and then stir in the melted butter.

3Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add an even film of peanut oil about 1/4 inch deep and, when it is hot, form pancakes about 1 heaping tablespoonful large, spreading out and smoothing the top surface with the back of the spoon. When the undersides are golden brown, about 3 minutes, use a metal spatula to flip the pancakes over and cook until their other sides are browned.

4Serve the pancakes as a side dish or appetizer, garnished with watercress. If serving as an appetizer, also accompany the pancakes with your choice of caviar or applesauce, along with some crème fraiche or sour cream.

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

Makes about 2 cups, 4 - 6 servings

Who said dip has to be a trip back to the fifties and a bunch of canned ingredients blended with cream cheese? Creamy mascarpone, goat cheese and Parmesan combine with artichokes and spinach to make this fabulous party dip. All it needs is hot, crusty French bread as an accompaniment to make a great summer appetizer or hors d’oeuvre.

INGREDIENTS

3 bunches spinach, washed, stems removed

1 10 - ounce package

frozen artichoke hearts, thawed 1 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup mascarpone cheese 1/3 cup crème fraiche

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons goat cheese

2 tablespoons roasted garlic

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Topping

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

1/4 teaspoon paprika

METHOD

1In large metal sieve, blanch one bunch of spinach for about 1 minute in large pot of boiling water. Transfer in sieve to bowl of iced water and leave for 30 seconds. Remove sieve from water and with the back of a large metal spoon drain out excess water. Set aside. Repeat with remaining bunches of spinach.

2Place artichokes in bowl of your food processor fitted with the Processing Blade. Process for about 5 to 7 seconds or until very coarsely chopped. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.

3Add mayonnaise, mascarpone cheese, crème fraiche, Parmesan, goat cheese, roasted garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Process for another 5 seconds or until combined.

4Add blanched spinach and pulse a few times or until well blended. The dip should still have some texture and not be completely smooth. Spoon into a shallow ovenproof dish.

5In small bowl combine all ingredients for topping and sprinkle over spinach dip. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown. Serve hot surrounded by slices of crispy French bread or crackers.

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck

Black and Green Tapenade

with Goat Cheese Crostini

Makes 1 heaping cup

Crostini are thin versions of the classic Italian Bruschetta. Tapenade is the great olive spread of Provence. It's a perfect combination.

INGREDIENTS

For the Tapenade

1 cup Niçoise olives, pitted

1 cup small green French olives (Picholine), pitted

1/4 cup Oven-Dried Tomatoes (see separate recipe opposite page), drained

1 tablespoon capers

1 garlic clove

1 anchovy fillet

1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

For the Crostini

1 loaf crusty French bread, cut into slices on a bias Goat cheese

METHOD

1In your food processor fitted with the Processing Blade, combine all the ingredients for the tapenade except the olive oil. Using the pulse button, process until coarsely chopped and well blended.

Continue to process, slowly adding the olive oil. Refrigerate in a covered container. Use as needed for up to 1 month.

2Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

3Place bread slices on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

4Spread crostini toast with a thin layer of goat cheese, and then add tapenade. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck

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