Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Duo Plus FOod Processor User Guide

Big Mouth™ Duo Plus
Food Processor

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Contents hide

1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

2 Parts and Features

3 How to Use Chopping/Mixing Blade

4 How to Use Slicing/Shredding Disc and Optional

5 Tips and Techniques

10 Documents / Resources

10.1 References

11 Related Posts

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 the 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 the risk of electric shock, do not immerse base, motor, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.

Turn the appliance OFF( O), then unplug from the 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.

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 appliances outdoors.

Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades and discs 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.

The blade and disc are sharp. Handle carefully. Store out of reach of children.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place a cutting blade or disc on base without first putting the bowl properly in place.

Be certain the lid is securely locked in place before operating the appliance.
Never feed food into food chute by hand. Always use the food pushers.

Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism.
Make sure the blade or disc has come to a full stop before removing the lid.

To reduce the risk of injury, be sure to insert or remove the blade and disc using hubs provided for this purpose. Use caution when removing the blade and disc from the bowl, when emptying the bowl, and when cleaning.
Be sure to turn OFF (O ) after each use. Always use the pushers to clear the food chute. When this method is not possible,
unplug the cord from the outlet and disassemble the 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 an appliance for a longer period or with a larger amount of ingredients other than that recommended by the appliance manufacturer. See the section titled “Processing Charts.”

The maximum rating of this unit is based on using the chopping/ mixing blade. Using the slicing/shredding disc may draw
significantly less power.
25. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

Do not use appliances other than intended use.
Check that the appliance is OFF (O ) before plugging the cord into a wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF (O ); then remove the plug from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This product is intended for household use only.
WARNING Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug 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. (one wide blade) that reduces 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 plugin 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. 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 countertop 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 processor. Handle blade and disc(s) carefully; they are very sharp. Wash all parts except the base in hot, soapy water. Rinse; then dry.

To order parts:
US: 1.800.851.8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826
Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100

Chopping/Mixing Blade
Use to coarsely chop, mince, mix, or puree food.

Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc(for use with large bowl only)
Use to shred cheese or to slice or shred a variety of foods (such as potatoes, pepperoni, carrots, celery).

Reversible Fine-Shred/Crinkle-Cut Disc (optional accessory)
Use to finely shred or crinkle-cut a variety of foods. Finely shredded cheese, cabbage, zucchini, or onions. Crinkle-cut carrots, cucumbers, beets, radishes, or peppers.

How to Use Chopping/Mixing Blade

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

Align bowl and base. Turn bowl clockwise to lock into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless the bowl is locked.

Carefully place blade onto the motor shaft.

Align lid and bowl. Turn lid clockwise to lock into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless the lid is locked.

Place large food pusher with small food pusher in food chute. Always use a food pusher to feed food into the chute. NEVER PUSH FOOD THROUGH THE CHUTE WITH FINGERS OR OTHER OBJECTS.

Push the desired speed button: LO, HI, or PULSE (P).

When finished, press the OFF (O )button.

WARNING: Laceration Hazard: Always wait until the blade has stopped moving before removing the lid.

Turn lid counterclockwise to unlock lid.

Carefully remove the blade from the motor shaft.

How to Use Slicing/Shredding Disc and Optional

Reversible Fine-Shred/Crinkle-Cut Disc (with Large Bowl only)

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

Align a large bowl and base. Turn the large bowl clockwise to lock it into place.
NOTE: The unit will not work unless the large bowl is locked. Carefully place slicing/shredding disc or optional fine-shred/crinkle-cut disc onto motor shaft with desired side facing UP. (“SLICE” or “SHRED” is stamped on each side of the blade.) Align lid and large bowl. Turn lid clockwise to lock into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless the lid is locked.

Put a large food pusher into place. Place food into the open tube of a large food pusher.

Push small, thin food with a small food pusher. NEVER PUSH FOOD THROUGH THE CHUTE WITH FINGERS OR OTHER OBJECTS.

For larger foods: Push large foods using large and small food pushers together. NOTE: The unit will not operate until a large food pusher engages the protective interlock. Do not add food above the MAX fill line.
WARNING LACERATION HAZARD: ALWAYS USE A FOOD PUSHER TO FEED FOOD INTO THE CHUTE. NEVER PUSH FOOD THROUGH CHUTE WITH HANDS OR OTHER OBJECTS.

Push the desired speed button: LO or HI.
NOTE: LO is recommended for most foods when using the slicing/shredding disc or fine-shred/ crinkle-cut disc. When finished, press the OFF (O) button. WARNING: Laceration Hazard: Always wait until the blade has stopped moving before removing the lid.

Turn the lid counterclockwise to unlock the lid.

Carefully remove the blade from the motor shaft.

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 chopping/ mixing blade.
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; kneading dough, or crushing ice.
When chopping foods, pulsing on and off will produce the best results.

Operating time will depend on the quantity of food being processed. Most foods can be sliced, chopped, or shredded in seconds. If the unit is operated continuously for an extended period of time, let the processor rest about 4 minutes before continuing.
Do not puree or mash starchy vegetables like potatoes as they are easily overprocessed and will become gummy.
To slice or shred cheese, use only firm cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss that has been chilled for at least 30 minutes.

The reversible slicing/shredding disc and reversible fine-shred/ crinkle-cut disc have a slicing blade on one side and shredding teeth on the other and can only be used with the large bowl. The name engraved on the blade, facing up, is the unction selected. For slicing, the word “SLICE” should face up; for shredding, the word “SHRED” should face up. Place on the motor shaft with the desired cutting edge facing up.
To julienne vegetables, slice, remove from bowl and 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 label should face up for the desired function. When using disc attachments, do not process past the MAX LEVEL on the bowl.

ATTACHMENT	FOODS
Chopping/Mixing Blade	Chop: Nuts, meat, garlic, onions, peppers, celery, herbs, bread (for crumbs), crackers Mince/Puree: Vegetables, fruit Mix: Salad dressings Puree: Soups, sauces Grate: Cheese, such as Parmesan (chilled)
Slicing Disc or Optional Crinkle-Cut Disc (“SLICE” side facing UP)	Cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoni, peppers, radishes, firm cheeses (chilled)
Shredding Disc or Optional Fine-Shred Disc (“SHRED”side facing UP)	Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, cheese (chilled)

For best results do not exceed the following amounts when chopping, mincing, or pureeing with the chopping/mixing blade.

FOOD	MAXIMUM AMOUNT
Fruits and Vegetables	2 to 3 cups (500 to 750 ml) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes
Meats	2 lb. (900 g) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes)
Parmesan or Romano	5 ounces (140 g) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes)
Cheddar, Jack, Mozzarella	8 ounces (226 g) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes)
Crackers	Full bowl

Cleaning and Care

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

Wipe base, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. If necessary, use a mild non-abrasive cleaner.

DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher.
“SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product. Removable parts may also be washed by hand in hot, soapy water. Use care when hand-washing sharp edges.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	PROBABLE CAUSE
Unit does not operate on any speed or Pulse.	Is the unit plugged in? Does the outlet work? Are the bowl(s) and lid locked in place and a large food pusher in the food chute? See “How to Use” sections.
Food is not chopped, 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 irregularly sliced or shredded. Recommended speed for slicing and shredding disc should be LO for cheeses and LO or HI for vegetables or fruit. Refer to the food processing charts for recommended sizes, speeds, and quantities.
Unit stops and will not come back on.	Are the bowl(s) and the lid locked in place and large food pusher in the food chute? They may have moved slightly during processing. See “How to Use” sections. 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 to get the name of your nearest Authorized Service Center.
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 IMMEDIATELY and call the Customer Service number.
Motor seems weak.	Are you using the recommended food size and quantity to be processed? Refer to the Food Processing Charts for recommended food sizes and speeds.
It is difficult to remove lid from bowl(s) or bowl(s) from base.	After washing in the dishwasher, allow parts to return to room temperature prior to placing on base. A small amount of vegetable oil may be placed on snaps for easy removal.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased 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., 120V ~ 60 Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by a 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 merchantability 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 serial numbers on your appliance.