Hamilton Beach Stack and Snap Food Processor manual

Hamilton Beach Stack and Snap Food Processor User Guide

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:

Read all instructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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.
This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base, motor, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
Turn the appliance OFF( ), then unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep fingers out of feed chute.
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.
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Do not use your food processor if any part is broken.
Do not use appliance outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove
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.
Blades are sharp. Handle cutting blades carefully when inserting or removing, emptying the bowl, and during cleaning. Store out of reach of children.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or disc on base without first putting bowl properly in place.
Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
Never feed food into food chute by hand. Always use the food pushers.
Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism.19. Make sure the blade
or disc has come to a full stop before removing lid.
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.
Check that the appliance is OFF (O) before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF (O ); then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
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.
The appliance is not intended for commercial, professional, or industrial use. It is designed and built exclusively for household use only.
Never use appliance for a longer period or with a larger amount of ingredients other than that recommended by appliance manufacturer.
The maximum rating of this unit is based on using the stainless steel chopping blade. Using the slicing/shredding disc may draw significantly less power.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
CAUTION! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the food processor bowl as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.
Do not fill the bowl above the marked maximum fill line (or rated capacity) to avoid risk of injury due to damage to the cover or bowl.In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer,
or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the food processor bowl as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.
Do not fill the bowl above the marked maximum fill line (or rated capacity) to avoid risk of injury due to damage to the cover or bowl.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

WARNING : Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided 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.

Wattage Information:
The wattage rating of the food processor is determined by an Underwriters Laboratory test and is based on use of the plastic dough blade and the following dough load: 730g flour, 418.5g water, 52.5g oil, 33.5g sugar, 12g salt and 14g yeast. The food processor using other attachments as recommended may draw significantly less power.

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 counter top or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Parts and Features

Before first use: Unpack Food Processor and remove protective covers from the Blade and Disc. Handle Blade and Disc carefully; they are very sharp. Wash all parts except Base in hot, soapy water. Rinse; then dry.

Cord Storage
Control Panel
Plastic Dough Blade
Stainless Steel Chopping Blade : Use to coarsely chop, grate, mince, mix, or puree food.
Reversible Slicing/ Shredding Disc : Use to shred or to slice a variety of foods (such as cheese, carrots, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers)

How to Use Stainless Steel Chopping Blade

WARNING : Laceration Hazard.
Handle blade carefully; it is very sharp. Make sure unit is turned OFF (O) and is unplugged.
NOTE: Operate using only one blade or disc at a time.

Place Bowl on Base. Carefully slide Blade down onto Motor Shaft.
Add food to Bowl. Place Lid on Bowl, aligning Pour Spout on Lid with Pour Spout on Bowl. Push Lid Latches down until they snap into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless Latches are locked. Do not force Latches to close.
Place Food Pushers in Food Chute.
NOTE: Unit will not operate until Large Food Pusher engages the protective interlock. Do not add food above MAX Fill Line on Food Chute.
WARNING Laceration Hazard. Always use food pusher to feed food into the chute. Never push food through chute with hands or other objects.
Plug into outlet. Press desired function button.
WARNING : Laceration Hazard. Always unplug unit before removing lid.
When finished, press OFF (O). Unplug.
Lift up on Lid Latches to remove Lid.
Carefully pull up on Blade to remove from Motor Shaft. Lift Bowl straight up to remove food.

How to Use Reversible Slicing/ Shredding Disc

WARNING Laceration Hazard. Handle blade carefully; it is very sharp. Make sure unit is turned OFF ( ) and is unplugged.
NOTE: Operate using only one blade or disc at a time.
WARNING Laceration Hazard. Always use food pusher to feed food into the chute. Never push food through chute with hands or other objects.

Place Bowl on Base. Make sure protective cover has been removed from Disc
to prevent damage and scratches to Bowl. Carefully,insert fingers into two finger holes in Disc and place onto Motor Shaft with stamped name (SLICE or SHRED) side facing up.
Place Lid on Bowl, making sure to align Pour Spout on Lid with Pour Spout on Bowl. Push Lid Latches down and in until they snap into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless Latches are locked. Do not force Latches to close.
For smaller, thinner foods: Put Large Food Pusher into place.Place food into smaller open tube and use Small Food Pusher to push food in.
NOTE: Soft cheese like mozzarella should be placed in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to processing to ensure it is firm enough for shredding.
For larger foods: Push large foods using Large and Small Food Pushers together.
NOTE: Unit will not operate until Large Food Pusher engages the protective interlock. For safety, unit will not operate until Large Food Pusher is inserted to MAX Fill Line. Do not add food above the MAX Fill Line.
Plug into outlet. Press desired function button.
When finished, press OFF ( ). Unplug.
WARNING Laceration Hazard. Always unplug unit before removing lid.
Lift up on Lid Latches and Remove Lid.
Carefully, insert fingers into two finger holes on Disc and pull up to remove from Motor Shaft.
Lift Bowl straight up and remove food.

How to Use Plastic Dough Blade

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

Place Bowl on Base. Slide Dough Blade straight down onto Motor Shaft and add dry ingredients.
Place Lid on Bowl and push Lid Latches down until they snap in place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless Latches on Bowl are locked and Food Pusher is in place.
Plug into outlet. Press Puree/Knead button.
Add liquid slowly through two small holes at bottom of Small Food Pusher, and follow recipe.
When finished, press OFF ( ) and unplug.
Lift up Lid Latches to remove Lid. Lift straight up on Dough Blade and remove food.

Tips and Techniques

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 Stainless Steel Chopping 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; 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 Food Processor rest about 4 minutes before continuing.
Do not puree or mash starchy vegetables like potatoes as they are easily over processed and will become gummy.
To slice or shred cheese, use only firm cheese like Cheddar or Swiss that has been chilled for at least 30 minutes. Cheese should be processed immediately after being removed from the refrigerator. Soft cheese like mozzarella should 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.

Processing Charts

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

ATTACHMENT	FOODS
Stainless Steel Chopping Blade	Chop: nuts, meat, garlic, onions, peppers, cauliflower, celery, herbs, bread (for crumbs), crackers
	Mince/Puree: vegetables, fruit, nuts
	Mix: salad dressings
	Puree: soups, sauces
	Grate: cheese, such as Parmesan (chilled)
Slicing Disc (SLICE side facing UP)	Cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoni, peppers, radishes, firm cheeses (chilled)
Shredding Disc (SHRED side facing UP)	Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, cheese (chilled)
Plastic Dough Blade	Bread, Cookies, Pie Crust, Pizza Dough

ATTACHMENT	FOODS
Stainless Steel Chopping Blade	Chop: nuts, meat, garlic, onions, peppers, cauliflower, celery, herbs, bread (for crumbs), crackers
	Mince/Puree: vegetables, fruit, nuts
	Mix: salad dressings
	Puree: soups, sauces
	Grate: cheese, such as Parmesan (chilled)
Slicing Disc (SLICE side facing UP)	Cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoni, peppers, radishes, firm cheeses (chilled)
Shredding Disc (SHRED side facing UP)	Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, cheese (chilled)
Plastic Dough Blade	Bread, Cookies, Pie Crust, Pizza Dough

For best results do not exceed the following amounts when chopping, mincing, or pureeing with the Stainless Steel Chopping Blade.

FOOD	MAXIMUM AMOUNT TO PROCESS
Dry ingredients such as crackers or nuts	12 cups (2.8 L)
Vegetables or fruits	3 pounds (1.4 kg)
Cheese such as Parmesan or Cheddar	40 ounces (1.2 L)
Thick sauces or dips	8 cups (1.9 L)
Liquids such as marinades or soups	7 cups (1.7 L)

Care and Cleaning

Unplug. Wipe Base, Control Panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. If necessary, use a mild, nonabrasive cleaner.
Bowl, Lid, Food Pushers, Blades, and Disc are dishwasher-safe in top-rack only, or hand-wash in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
NOTE: If food particles get trapped in the back of the Food Chute above the handle, place area under running water to rinse pieces out before putting in the dishwasher.
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 Stainless Steel Chopping Blade and Slicing/Shredding Disc.

WARNING : Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid.

Troubleshooting

Unit does not operate on any speed or Pulse.

Is the unit plugged in? Does the outlet work?
Is the Lid latched in place? See “How to Use” sections. Place Lid on Bowl, making sure to align the Pour Spout on the Lid with the Pour Spout on the Bowl.
Is the Large Food Pusher in the Food Chute? The Large Food Pusher must be in place to operate.
Is the Food Chute overfilled? Do not add food above the MAX Fill Line. The Large Food Pusher must be in the Food Chute to operate.

Food is not sliced or shredded uniformly.

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 “Processing Charts” for recommended sizes and quantities.

Unit stops and will not come back on.

Is the Lid latched in place? See “How to Use” sections. Place Lid on Bowl, making sure to align the Pour Spout on the Lid with the Pour Spout on the Bowl.
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 ( ), 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. Unit has a burning smell.
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 IMMEDIATELYand call the Customer Service number. Motor seems weak.
Are you using the recommended food size and quantity to be processed? Refer to “Processing Charts” for recommended food sizes and speeds. Cheese is not shredding well.
Cheese should be processed immediately after being removed from the refrigerator. Soft cheese like mozzarella should be placed in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to processing to ensure it is firm enough for shredding. Vegetables are not shredding or slicing.
Store vegetables with high water content in the refrigerator prior to processing. Room-temperature vegetables are less firm and do not perform as well. Food particles stuck in the back of the Food Chute above the handle.
Place back of the Food Chute under running water to rinse out thefood before placing in the dishwasher.

Recipes

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

2 cloves garlic
2 green onions, white portion and half of green tops
1 can (15 oz. [425 g]) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 jar (14 oz. [397 g]) roasted red peppers, drained
1/4 cup (59 ml) tahini (sesame paste), stirred
2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
2 teaspoons (10 ml) olive oil
1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) ground cumin Dash cayenne pepper Salt and pepper to taste Dash paprika Pita chips or cut vegetables

Directions

Using Stainless Steel Chopping Blade and with Food Processor running, drop garlic cloves and onions into Food Chute.
Add garbanzo beans, roasted red peppers, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper. Continue to process until smooth. Scrape Bowl as needed.
Place in serving bowl and garnish with paprika.
Serve with pita chips and/or vegetables. Refrigerate to store.

Fresh and Spicy Salsa

1 onion, peeled
1 clove garlic
1 hot pepper (jalapeño or finger hot), cored, seeded, and quartered 4 tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup (59 ml) cilantro, packed
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cumin
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice Salt and pepper to taste Hot sauce, optional

Directions

Using Stainless Steel Chopping Blade and with Food Processor running, drop onion, garlic clove and hot pepper through the Food Chute and chop until finely minced. Scrape Bowl as needed.
Add tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until desired texture, scraping Bowl as needed. Add hot sauce if desired.

Cilantro Butter

1 bunch cilantro
1 cup (237 ml) unsalted butter, softened Juice from one lemon Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Wash cilantro and separate leaves from stems. Discard stems. Add Stainless Steel Chopping Blade to Food Processor Bowl. Mix cilantro and butter until light and fluffy
Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Process to blend.Scrape Bowl as needed.
Use for grilled dishes. Delicious with grilled salmon, swordfish or tuna. Refrigerate to store.

Cajun Veggie Gratin

3 medium zucchini, sliced in Food Processor
1 red onion, sliced in Food Processor
6 plum tomatoes, sliced in Food Processor
2 teaspoons (10 ml) extra virgin olive oil1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
1 teaspoon (5 ml) freshly ground pepper Cooking spray Topping:
1 cup (237 ml) bread crumbs
1/2 cup (118 ml) Parmesan
cheese, chopped finely in Food Processor
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Cajun seasoning

Directions

Heat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray 8-in. (20-cm) square baking pan with cooking spray.
Using Slicing/Shredding Disc with “SLICE” side facing up, slicezucchini, onion and tomatoes.
Heat oil in large sauté pan over medium heat.
Add sliced zucchini and onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until beginning to soften.
Add sliced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper to pan.
Sauté mixture, stirring gently, for 8 to 10 minutes until all vegetables are softened and heated through. Place vegetable mixture in prepared pan.
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning. Sprinkle evenly over top of vegetables.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until topping is brown and crispy.

Bleu Cheese Dressing

1 clove garlic
8 ounces (227 g) Bleu cheese
1 cup (237 ml) mayonnaise
1/2 cup (118 ml) milk
1/2 cup (118 ml) sour cream
1/4 cup (59 ml) white vinegar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) black peppe

Directions

Using Stainless Steel Chopping Blade and with Food Processor running, drop garlic clove into the Food Chute and mince.
Add Bleu cheese and process for 10 seconds.
Add remaining ingredients. Process until blended, but still chunky

Cranberry Orange Relish

12 oz. (340 g) cranberries (fresh with stems removed, or frozen)
1 cup (237 ml) sugar
1 small navel orange, washed, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons (44 ml) Grand Marnier® liqueur or orange juice Dash of ground cloves

Directions

Using Stainless Steel Chopping Blade, place cranberries, sugar, orange, Grand Marnier® or orange juice and cloves into the work Bowl.
Process until cranberries are almost smooth, yet a bit chunky.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Basic White Bread

2 ¾ cups (675ml) or 356g all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon (5ml) or 5g salt
1 ½ tablespoons (22.5ml) or 18g sugar
1 teaspoon (5ml) or 3.6g instant or active dry yeast
1 cup (237ml) warm water (100°F-110°F), divided
2 tablespoons (30ml) or 28.4g butter, melted

Directions

Using the food processor fitted with the plastic dough blade, pulse to combine flour and salt.
In a medium bowl, stir together sugar, yeast and ¼ cup warm water until well blended. Let stand 5 minutes. Add remaining water and butter and stir until blended.
With food processor running, pour yeast mixture through food chute and process until the dough forms a ball and the sides of the food processor bowl are clean.
Press KNEAD and process for 1 minute. Transfer dough to floured countertop and knead for 2 to 3 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
Grease a large bowl. Add dough and turn to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Punch dough down and shape into aball. Place in prepared pan and let rise until doubled in size, about 1hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is browned and loaf sounds hallow when tapped. Internal temperature should be 190°F (88°C).

Easy Pepperoni Pizza

2 1/2 cups (591 ml) or 325g allpurpose flour
1 envelope pizza crust yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) or 10g sugar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) or 5g salt
1 cup (237 ml) very warm water (120° to 130°F [49°–54°C])
1/4 cup (59 ml) vegetable oil 2/3 cup (158 ml) pizza sauce 8 ounces (227 g) chilled mozzarella cheese
1 small (2-ounce [57-g]) stick pepperoni
1 small green pepper, sliced into rings, divided
2 large mushrooms, sliced,divided

Directions

Assemble Food Processor with Plastic Dough Blade. Place 2 cups (473 ml) flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in work bowl.Pulse a few times to blend ingredients.
Add water and oil. Process 1 minute. Add additional flour until mixture forms a soft dough.
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
Place dough on floured counter and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
Assemble Food Processor with Slicing/Shredding Disc with “SHRED” size up. Shred mozzarella; set aside.
Assemble Food Processor with Slicing/Shredding Disc with “SLICE”
side up. Set to thin slice. Slice pepperoni; set aside.
Spray pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Shape dough into a 15- to 16-inch (38.1- to 40.6-cm) round pizza pan. Add toppings.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is browned and cheese is
melted.

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 five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. 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 merchant ability 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
hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.