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16
CONTROLLING THE INGREDIENTS
It is important to position the food in the
chute to gain maximum control and best
results.
The chute can be packed to fill the width of
the chute. The food should fit snugly so it is
supported in an upright position in the chute,
but not so tight that it could prevent the food
from moving down the chute.
For long thin foods such as carrots,
cucumbers, zucchini, etc., use the small feed
chute. This will avoid the ingredient from
tipping over during slicing.
Pressure
When processing, never force the food down
the chute as this can damage the discs.
Apply light pressure for soft foods such as
tomatoes and bananas.
Apply medium pressure for firmer foods such
as potatoes and apples.
Apply firm pressure for hard foods such
as parmesan cheese and deli meats such
as salami.
Round fruit and vegetables
Prepare fruit or vegetables by washing and
peeling (if necessary).
Small fruit and vegetables should be trimmed
on one end so the food sits flat inside the
feed chute.
Large fruit and vegetables may need to be cut
in half to fit in the chute.
Long fruit and vegetables
Prepare fruit or vegetables by washing and
peeling (if necessary).
Ingredients can be cut cross-sectionally to
create circular results. Use the small and
medium feed chute, or pack ingredients
vertically in the large feed chute.
Ingredients can be cut lengthwise to create
ribbons. Use the large feed chute, and trim
ingredients if necessary to encourage them to
sit flat in the feed chute when the disc starts.
Pack the large feed chute horizontally.
Leafy vegetables
Cut cabbage into wedges to fit the feed chute.
For lettuce, separate leaves, then roll up and
pack vertically in the feed chute.
Cheese
Caution should be taken when processing
cheese in a food processor. For soft cheese
such as mozzarella, partially freeze it until
firm. This will help prevent jamming the disc.
Round cheeses such as mozzarella should be
trimmed at one end to encourage them to sit
flat in the feed chute with the disc starts.
Hard cheeses such as parmesan must be
checked first to ensure they are not too hard
(to avoid damaging blade edges). The cheese
should slice easily with a sharp knife and
remove the rind before processing.
Wedged shaped cheeses such as parmesan
can be packed side by side to form a
rectangular shape in the chute.
Deli meats
Cut in lengths to fit the height of the feed
chute. The length must not be higher than
MAX CHUTE FILL graphic. Pack with the
cut side facing down. For hard cured sausages
like salami and pepperoni trim on one end
and process one sausage at a time through
the small or medium feed chute, depending
on size.
Grated chocolate
Break a block of chocolate into small pieces,
and chill until firm. Pack into the small feed
chute, and then grate using either the coarse
or fine side (do not use Quad blade or
adjustable slicer).
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