Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap 8-Cup Food Processor (Model 70820) Instruction Manual

Introdución

The Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap 8-Cup Food Processor, Model 70820, is designed for versatile food preparation tasks including chopping, pureeing, slicing, shredding, and kneading dough. Its unique Stack & Snap design simplifies assembly, eliminating the need for twist-locking. This manual provides comprehensive instructions for safe and efficient use of your appliance.

Garantías importantes

Cando se utilicen aparellos eléctricos, deben seguirse sempre as precaucións básicas de seguridade para reducir o risco de incendio, descarga eléctrica e/ou lesións ás persoas, incluíndo as seguintes:

• Lea todas as instrucións antes de facer funcionar o aparello.
• Non mergullo a base do motor en auga ou outros líquidos.
• É necesaria unha estreita supervisión cando calquera aparello é usado por nenos ou preto de eles.
• Desenchufe da toma cando non estea en uso, antes de poñer ou quitar pezas e antes de limpar.
• Evite o contacto coas pezas móbiles.
• Non faga funcionar ningún aparello cun cable ou enchufe danados, ou despois de que o aparello funcione mal ou se caia ou estea danado de calquera xeito.
• O uso de accesorios non recomendados ou vendidos polo fabricante do aparello pode provocar incendios, descargas eléctricas ou lesións.
• Non use ao aire libre.
• Non deixe que o cable colgue do bordo da mesa ou do mostrador nin toque superficies quentes.
• Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades during operation to prevent severe personal injury and/or damage to the food processor. A scraper may be used but only when the food processor is not running.
• As láminas son afiadas. Manéxao con coidado.
• To reduce the risk of injury, ensure the lid is securely locked in place before operating the appliance.
• Non intente derrotar o mecanismo de bloqueo da tapa.
• Non procesar líquidos quentes.

Pezas e características

Your Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap Food Processor comes with several components designed for various food preparation tasks. Familiarize yourself with each part before use.

• Base do motor: A unidade principal que alberga o motor e os controis.
• 8-Cup Bowl: The transparent processing bowl with measurement markings.
• Lid with Feed Chute: The cover for the bowl, featuring a large opening for adding ingredients.
• Empuxador de alimentos: Úsase para guiar os alimentos a través da canle de alimentación.
• S-Blade: Para picar, mesturar e facer puré.
• Adjustable Slicing Disc: Allows for slicing ingredients to various thicknesses.
• Reversible Shredding Disc: Provides options for fine or coarse shredding.
• Folla de masa: Deseñado especificamente para amasar masa.
• Built-in Bowl Scraper: Integrated into the lid to scrape down the sides of the bowl during processing.
• Estuche de almacenamento: A convenient case for organizing and storing attachments.

Image: The Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap Food Processor shown with its various attachments and the storage case.

Configuración e montaxe

The Stack & Snap design makes assembly straightforward, requiring no difficult twisting or locking.

1. Coloque a base do motor sobre unha superficie limpa, seca e estable.
2. Position the 8-cup bowl onto the motor base. It should stack easily without twisting.
3. Insert the desired attachment (S-blade, slicing disc, shredding disc, or dough blade) onto the center post in the bowl. Ensure it is seated correctly.
4. Place the lid onto the bowl. The lid will click into place, securing the bowl and attachment.
5. Insira o empuxador de alimentos na ranura de alimentación da tapa.

Image: Demonstrates the simple Stack & Snap assembly process, showing the bowl being placed on the base and the lid snapping into position.

Instrucións de funcionamento

The food processor features two speeds (HI/LO) and a pulse function for precise control over your processing tasks.

Funcionamento xeral:

1. Ensure the food processor is properly assembled and the lid is securely clicked into place.
2. Enchufe o aparello nunha toma de corrente.
3. Add ingredients to the bowl or through the feed chute, depending on the task.
4. Select the desired speed (HI or LO) or use the PULSE function for intermittent processing.
5. When finished, switch the appliance OFF and unplug it before disassembling or removing food.

Image: Close-up of the control panel showing the HI/LO speed settings and the ON/OFF/PULSE switch.

Funcións específicas:

• Chopping, Mixing, Pureeing (S-Blade): Use the S-blade for tasks like chopping vegetables, mixing ingredients, or pureeing sauces and soups. The function guide on the base indicates the appropriate speed.


Image: The S-blade in action, chopping red onions in the food processor bowl.

• Slicing (Adjustable Slicing Disc): Insert the adjustable slicing disc. Adjust the thickness as desired. Use the large feed chute for whole blocks of cheese or larger vegetables to save prep time.

Image: Demonstrates slicing cucumbers into various thicknesses using the adjustable slicing disc.
• Shredding (Reversible Shredding Disc): Place the reversible shredding disc with the desired side (fine or coarse) facing up. Shred cheese, carrots, or other ingredients.


Image: Close-up of the reversible shredding disc, indicating the coarse and fine sides.

• Kneading Dough (Dough Blade): Attach the dough blade. Add ingredients for dough and use the appropriate speed setting to knead.


Image: The food processor kneading dough using the specialized dough blade attachment.

The built-in bowl scraper can be twisted during operation to keep ingredients moving towards the blades, reducing the need to stop and use a spatula.

Image: A hand twisting the integrated bowl scraper to clear food from the sides of the bowl during processing.

The fully sealed 8-cup bowl with a pour spout helps prevent leaks when processing liquids like smoothies, soups, and vinaigrettes.

Image: The 8-cup bowl with its pour spout, demonstrating its ability to prevent spills when pouring liquids.

Coidados e Mantemento

Proper cleaning and storage will ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your food processor.

Limpeza:

• Desenchufe sempre o aparello antes de limpar.
• The bowl, lid, and all attachments are dishwasher safe.
• Alternatively, wash parts in warm, soapy water. Handle blades with extreme care due to their sharpness.
• Limpe a base do motor cun anuncioamp pano. Non mergullo a base do motor na auga.
• Asegúrese de que todas as pezas estean completamente secas antes de volver a montar ou almacenar.

Almacenamento:

The food processor includes a convenient storage case for its attachments. This case can be stored in multiple ways, including vertically or horizontally, to save space.

Image: The food processor with its attachment storage case, demonstrating how it can be stored compactly.

Image: A close-up of the attachment storage case, showing the slicing disc, shredding disc, and dough blade neatly organized inside.

Resolución de problemas

If you encounter issues with your food processor, refer to the following common troubleshooting tips:

• O aparello non se acende:
  • Asegúrese de que o cable de alimentación estea ben conectado a unha toma de corrente que funcione.
  • Verify that the bowl and lid are correctly assembled and securely clicked into place. The appliance has safety interlocks that prevent operation if not properly assembled.
• Food is not processing evenly:
  • Ensure you are using the correct attachment for the task.
  • Do not overfill the bowl. Process in smaller batches if necessary.
  • Use the built-in bowl scraper to push ingredients towards the blades during operation.
  • For slicing/shredding, ensure food is cut to fit the feed chute and the food pusher is used to apply even pressure.
• Loud noise or unusual odor during operation:
  • Immediately turn off and unplug the appliance.
  • Check for any obstructions or improperly assembled parts.
  • Ensure the motor base is on a stable, flat surface.
  • Se o problema persiste, deixe de usar e póñase en contacto co servizo de atención ao cliente.

Especificacións

Garantía e Soporte

Para obter información sobre a garantía ou atención ao cliente, consulte a tarxeta de garantía incluída co produto ou visite o sitio web oficial de Hamilton Beach. websitio. Garde o recibo da compra como xustificante de compra para reclamacións de garantía.