A food processor can quickly increase your kitchen’s possibilities. A food processor can perform many functions, including chop, mince, puree and slice.
This allows you to spend more time creating delicious culinary creations. The possibilities are endless when you know how to use it.
This guide will show you how to use it to its maximum potential.
Instructions for Use of a Food Processor
You must first put the food processor together before you can use it. You will need to put it together, no matter if you are starting with a smaller food processor like the 3.5 Cup Food Chopper, or something larger like the 13 Cup Food Processing.
1. SET UP THE BASE
This is the largest part of the food processor and contains the motor. Place your model on a stable, flat surface.
2. ATTACH THE WORK BOWL
This clear plastic container attaches to the base of your food processor. They are available in a variety of sizes depending on how large your food processor is.
There are models from food processor manufacturers that range in size from 3.5 to 5-cup food choppers, 7 to 9-cup, and 13-cup food processors. For easy assembly, the work bowls of the 7, 9 and 13-cup comes with the best food processor.
You can fix them into place. If the work bowl isn’t securely attached, your food processor won’t function properly. You will need to align your bowl 90 degrees from the insertion points.
Then twist the bowl until it falls onto the base. There are many models that you can choose from if you want to make a change to more efficient designs.
3. INSERT THE DRIVE ADAPTOR
Many models have a removable drive shaft adaptor, which your discs and blades can slide over. The drive adaptor should be placed in the work bowl and inserted onto the drive pin.
This adaptor will not click or lock into place on it. Simply slide it on the drive pin. Done, you got the way of inserting the drive adaptor in your model.
4. CHOOSE A BLADE
Slicer/Shredder Disc
Most food processors include a reversible cutter, shredder/grater disk or multiple discs to make thicker or thinner slices.
First, slide the adaptor over the central drive pin and push it down as far it can. Place the disc onto the drive shaft adaptor by inserting the hole at the center of it. The drive adaptor will support the disc at the top of your bowl.
Multi-Purpose (or “S” Blade)
This iconic food processor accessory fits over both the drive pin at the base and work bowl. The shaft has two sharply angled blades, one opposite the other.
To lock the KitchenAid(r), 3.5- or 5-cup food processor, press down. The blade will click audibly. Attach the drive adapter to larger KitchenAid(r), then slide the multipurpose blade over it, pushing down as much as you can.
Dough Blade
Some food processors include a special blade for kneading and similar tasks. This blade’s smooth edges make it easy to knead dough, such as for creating pie crusts with your food processor. The attachment of this blade is the same as that of the multi-purpose knife.
5. ATTACH THE WORKBOWL COVER
It’s an important part of what is a food processor. After attaching your blades, the clear plastic lid will secure to your work bowl. The lid must be securely attached to the work bowl to allow the food processor’s to function.
The lid of all KitchenAid(r), newer food processors is hinged to attach to the bowl. To seal the lid, flip it over and cover the bowl with the locking tab. For older models, place the lid on the bowl and twist it until it aligns with the bowl.
Larger food processors often include multiple feed tubes to add ingredients and/or a food pushing device to push an ingredient slowly towards the blades.
The smaller feed tubes/food pushingers should be inserted into the larger, built-in feeding tube until it is flush. Some models have an audible click that locks the food pusher in place. Preethi Food Processor models with newer brands have the feed tube and pushers stacked inside each other.
6. CHOOSE A FOOD PROCESSOR TABLE
Once your food processor has been assembled properly, you can start creating culinary magic by chopping and pureeing or shredding your ingredients. You can choose food processor functions like:
- Chop – Chop, mince, or chop vegetables, fruits and meats.
- Pulse – Quick burst operation to precision chop or puree.
- Puree – Make smooth paste or puree from cooked fruits and veggies
- High – The food processor runs at high speeds continuously
- Low – The food processor runs at a low speed.
To find out the functions of your food processor, refer to your specific model. The KitchenAid(r), 3.5-cup and 5-cup food processors have a lever that allows you to switch between puree and chop, as well as a pulse function. The larger models, such as the 7-cup or 9-cup, have three buttons to control high speed, low speed, and pulse.
Conclusion
It is a useful kitchen tool that you should have. The versatile countertop appliance has many capabilities, making it easy to prepare your next meal.
Even a small model can make a wonderful addition to your kitchen. The culinary possibilities are limitless when you have a food cutter or processor in your arsenal.
FAQs
What should you spend on your food processor?
What size food processor is needed to make bread?
What’s the difference between a processor & a chopper?
A food processor usually uses one blade to cut, purée and mix small batches. However, some models have a whisk attachment. A food processor is larger with a feed tube and multiple blades to make different cuts.
