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First cut into 3/4"(1.9cm) pieces. Pulse/chop until pea-sized, then process continuously. You can chop it as coarse or as fine as you want. Simply run machine longer for finer chop. Process up to 3 ounces (85g) at one time. Whipping cream Processor-whipped cream works well for most purposes. It is excellent as a topping for desserts or hot drinks. Cream must be at refrigerator temperature. You can whip up to 1 cup (250ml) at a time. Parsley and other fresh herbs Work bowl and metal blade must be clean and dry. Remove stems; use leaves only. Dry herbs completely. The more herbs you chop at once, the finer chop you can get. Chopped herbs keep for several days in the refrigerator in airtight bags, or can be frozen for months. General Guidelines for Preparing Foods for Slicing and Shredding. wedged piece. Empty the bowl, reinsert the blade and lock the cover into place. Process smaller amounts of the food at one time. SLICING AND SHREDDING 1. Assemble clear work bowl on collar and base in the usual way. (Seesteps 1 and 2 on page 7.) 2. Pick up adapter stem. Hold stem by side that has the octagon shape (eight sided) and push rounded side down as far as it will go on motor shaft. 3. Place the reversible slicing/shredding disc with the desired cutting edge facing up onto the adapter stem. Always handle slicing/shredding disc by the rim. Never touch sharp cutting blades. 4. Put cover on work bowl, lock it into place by twisting it clockwise and insert food in feed tube. 5. Insert pusher. Use moderate pressure to push down on pusher with one hand while using your other hand to push the On button, Pulse button, and hold down the Food Processor button. Slicing and shredding only take a few seconds. Wait until disc stops spinning before removing cover. When it stops, remove cover before removing work bowl. Never try to remove cover and work bowl together; this could damage work bowl. 6. Remove slicing/shredding discbefore removing work bowl. Toremove it, grasp flat top section ofadapter stem and lift it straight up. Holding work bowl collar, turnwork bowl counterclockwise and lift it straight up to remove it frombase. Food To Prepare for Slicing To Prepare for Shredding Long narrow foods like Cut into even lengths about 1"(2.5cm) For long shreds, cut intocarrots, celery, cucumbers, shorter than height of feed tube. Standlargest size that will fit and zucchini pieces upright in feed tube, flat side down, sideways in feed tube. Stack adding enough pieces so they cannot tilt. in feed tube to about 1”(2.5cm) from top. For shorter shreds, stand pieces upright in feedtube, flat side down (asdescribed in slicing column). Apples, onions, potatoes, Cut one end flat and cut lengthwise inSame as slicing. Place in peppers, tomatoes and halves or quarters. Pack solidly in feedfeed tube sideways for longerother large round fruits tube to prevent tilting. shreds, or upright for shorterand vegetables shreds. Fill feed tube to about 1"(2.5cm) from top. Use light to moderate pressure. Strawberries, mushrooms, Slice off top and bottom, leaving centerRadishes shred well. radishes and other small, section. Place in feed tube, flat side down. Same as for slicing. round fruits and vegetables Cabbage, Iceberg Lettuce Cut off top & bottom, leaving center Do not shred. section. Cut into wedges to fit feed tubeupright. Remove core. Cut top & bottompieces in similar wedges. Uncooked meat Use boneless cuts. Same as slicing. and poultry Cut into feed-tube lengths. Remove skin (8 oz.(250g) maximum at one time) if desired. Wrap in plastic wrap and put in freezer until it feels hard when you tryto squeeze it but is still easily piercedthrough with tip of sharp knife. Removeplastic wrap and stand upright in feedtube. Note: Chicken and beef for stir-fries should be sliced with the grain. Boned, skinned chicken breast will usually fitwhen frozen as described above and cut in half crosswise. Soft cheeses like Do not slice Chill in freezer for 5 minutes Mozzarella before processing. Cut intopieces to fit feed tube. Standpieces in feed tube and use light pressure on pusher. Use 4 oz.(112g) maximum. Same as slicing. Cheddar and Swiss Medium-hard cheese like Cut into pieces to fit feed tube. Stand Chill 5 minutes in freezer on pusher. pieces in feed tube and use light pressure before processing. Use 4 oz.(112g) maximum. Hard cheeses like Parmesan Do not slice. Same as for slicing. RECIPE TIPS You’ll find many easy ways to prepare savory, healthful meals with your Cuisinart ® SmartPowerDuet ® Blender/Food Processor. The simple recipes that follow include some old Cuisinart favorites as well as some creative combinations that are sure to please your friends and family. Thanks to the superior ice crushing power of the SmartPowerDuet ® Blender/Food Processor, you’ll also be able to make delicious frozen drinks. RECIPE TIPS FOR USING YOUR SMARTPOWER DUET ® BLENDER: Chopping Nuts Pulse 1/2 cup (125ml) of nuts (shells removed) on Chop 4-5 times. Turn blender OFF; sc...