Hamilton Beach 70450 8-Cup Food Processor Instruction Manual

Hamilton Beach 70450 8-Cup Food Processor

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1.  Read and save all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base, motor, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. This appliance should not be used by children.
5. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of attachments not recom-mended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not use your food processor if any part is broken.
10. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
12. Never feed food into food chute by hand when slicing or shredding food. Always use food pusher.
13. The blade and disc are sharp. Handle carefully. Store out of reach of children.
14. Make sure the blade or disc has come to a full stop before removing cover.
15. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
16. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or disc on base without first putting bowl properly in place.
17. 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.
18. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
19. 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.
20. Be sure to turn switch to the OFF (O) position after each use. Always use the pusher to clear the food chute. When this method is not possible, turn the motor off and disassemble unit to remove the remaining food.
21. The appliance is not intended for com-mercial, professional, or industrial use. It is designed and built exclusively for domestic use only.
22. Never use appliance for a longer period or with a larger amount of ingredients than that recommended by the appli-ance manufacturer.
23. The maximum rating of this unit is based on using the chopping/mixing blade. Using the slicing/shredding disc may draw significantly less power.
24. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
25. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Consumer Safety Information

• This appliance is intended for household use only.
  WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (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 plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an elec-trician replace the outlet.
• 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 countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
  WATTAGE/PEAK POWER INFORMATION The marked rating of the food processor is determined by Underwriters Laboratories as the maximum stabilized power consumption of the food processor at high speed under a loaded condition.
  Peak power is an average of the maximum wattage a food processor may consume during initial operation at high speed.

Before First Use

Unpack food processor. Handle chopping/mixing blade and slicing/shredding disc carefully; they are very sharp. Wash all parts except base in hot, soapy water. Rinse; then dry. These parts may also be washed in a dishwasher.

Parts and Features

1. Food Pusher
2. Food Chute
3. Chopping/Mixing Blade
4. Bowl
5. Rotary Switch
6. Base
7. Motor Shaft
8. Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc
9. Lid

Food Pusher in Food Chute

Hints!

• The bowl will hold 8 cups (1.9 L) of dry ingredients or 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid. Do not overfill.
• Do not use your food processor to crush ice.
• For consistent texture, foods should be cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes before mincing or chopping with the chopping/mixing blade.
• Do not use your food processor to make bread or cookie dough.

Using Your Food Processor

• How to Lock the Bowl Align base and bowl as illustrated. Turn the bowl clockwise until it locks into place.
  NOTE: The food processor will not work unless the bowl is locked into position.
• How to Lock the Cover Align the cover as illustrated. Place cover on the bowl and turn clockwise until it locks into place.
  NOTE: The food processor will not work unless the cover is locked into position.
• How to Operate the Controls The control is conveniently located on top of the base. Rotate the knob to select PULSE or ON (I). The processor will run continuously when set to ON. For instant on and off control, use the PULSE setting.

Processing Using Chopping/Mixing Blade

The chopping/mixing blade can be used to coarsely chop, finely mince, mix, or puree food to a smooth consistency.

1. Make sure the control switch is turned to OFF (O) and the unit is unplugged.
2. Lock the bowl onto the base. (See “How to Lock the Bowl” on page 5.)
3. Place the chopping/mixing blade onto the motor shaft of the food processor in the center of the bowl. Turn slowly until the blade drops into place. Handle carefully: the blade is sharp.
4. Lock the cover onto the bowl. (See “How to Lock the Cover” on page 5.) Insert food pusher into food chute.
5. Plug in the unit and process food. The processing time will determine the finished consistency of the food. The Pulse setting can help you avoid overprocessing.

WARNING! Cut Hazard: Always use a food pusher to feed food into the chute. Never push food through the chute with your hands or fingers. Wait until the blade has stopped spinning before removing cover.

Processing Using Slicer/Shredder Disc

• To slice or shred cheese, select firm cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss. Place cheese in the freezer for 30 minutes before processing.
• The reversible slicer/shredder disc has a slicing blade on one side and shredding teeth on the other. 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 a food chute with slices vertically. Slice again to make matchstick-cut vegetables.

1. Make sure the control switch is turned to OFF (O) and the unit is unplugged.
2. Lock the bowl onto the base. (See “How to Lock the Bowl” on page 5.)
3. Put the slicer/shredder disc on the motor shaft with the desired side facing up for either slicing or shredding. Handle carefully: the blade is sharp. Lock the cover onto the bowl. (See “How to Lock the Cover” on page 5.)
4. Cut food to fit the food chute. Pack the food chute tightly with food. Insert food pusher in the chute.
   WARNING! Cut Hazard: Always use a food pusher to feed food into the chute. Never push food through the chute with your hands or fingers.
5. Plug in the unit and process food.
6. While pressing on the food pusher, select ON (I) or PULSE to process food.
7. When the food chute is empty, select OFF (O) or release from the PULSE position.
   WARNING! Cut Hazard: Wait until the blade has stopped spinning before removing the cover.

Food Processing Charts

ATTACHMENT	FOODS
Slicer Disc (slicing blade facing up)	Cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, vegetables, potatoes, cabbage
Chopping/Mixing Blade	Chop nuts; mince vegetables, fruit, mushrooms, carrots
	Chop cooked meat, puree food, grate cheese
Shredder Disc (shredding teeth facing up)	Vegetables, cabbage
	Firm cheeses

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	1 pound or 2 to 3 cups (450 g or 500 to 750 ml)
Meats (cooked)	12 ounces or 11⁄2 cups, cubed (350 g or 375 ml)
Parmesan or Romano cheese	5 ounces (140 g), cubed
Cheddar, Jack, or Mozzarella cheese	8 ounces (225 g), cubed

Processing Tips and Techniques

• For a uniform consistency when chopping, leave room in the bowl for the food to be tossed around.
• Also for a more uniform consistency, start with pieces of food that are similar in size. Carrots, for example, should all be cut in 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks. Do not process 4-inch (10- cm) pieces with 1⁄2-inch (1-cm) pieces.
• 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 meat; or crushing ice.
• Do not puree or mash starchy vegetables like potatoes. They will be overprocessed in a second and turn gummy.
• Operating time will depend on quantity of food being processed. Most foods can be sliced, chopped, or shredded in seconds. Do not operate processor for more than 1 minute at a time. If processing large quantities, let the processor rest about 1 minute before continuing.
• Do not make bread dough or cookie dough in this food processor. It may damage the unit.

Cleaning

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock.

1. Wash the bowl, lid, chopping/mixing blade, slicing/shredding disc, and food pusher in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. These parts may also be washed in a dishwasher.
   NOTE: Do not store the food processor with the lid on the locked position, since this may put strain on the interlock tab.
2. Wipe the base, controls, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn soil, use a mild nonabrasive cleanser.
3. To store, place bowl on base. Then place the chopping/mixing blade or slicing/shredding disc onto the motor shaft. Place lid on bowl but do not lock.

Recipes

Hummus

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 green onions, white portion and half of green top
• 15-ounce (425-g) can garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained
• 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) tahini (sesame paste), stirred
• 3 to 4 tablespoons (45 to 60 ml) lemon or lime juice
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cumin
• Dash cayenne
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dash paprika
• Pita bread or cut-up vegetables, optional

Using chopping/mixing blade and with processor running, drop garlic cloves and onion into food chute. Then add garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon or lime juice, olive oil, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Continue to process until smooth, scraping bowl as needed. Place into serving bowl and garnish with paprika. Serve with pita bread and/or vegetables. To store, refrigerate. Makes about 2 cups (500 ml).

Salsa

• 1 onion, peeled and quartered
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 hot pepper (jalapeno or finger hot), cored, seeded, and quartered
• 4 tomatoes, quartered
• 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) cilantro, packed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cumin
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste Hot sauce, optional

Using chopping/mixing blade and with processor running, drop onion, garlic clove, and hot pepper through the food chute and chop until finely minced. Stop processor. Add tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until desired texture. Add hot sauce if desired. Makes 2 to 3 cups (500 to 750 ml).

Potato Leek Soup

• 3 pounds (1.35 kg) potatoes, peeled
• 3 to 4 leeks, both root and leaf ends trimmed
• 8 ounces (225 g) bacon
• 2 quarts (2 L) water
• 11⁄2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) pepper
• 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) milk
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) flour

Using slicer/shredder disc, slicing side up, slice potatoes. Remove to large mixing
bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside. Slice leeks. To clean leeks, place in a colander and toss gently under running water. In a soup pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. Add the leeks to the bacon grease in the pot. Cook and stir occasionally over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Increase heat to high and add water, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring soup to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together milk with flour. Slowly stir milk mixture into simmering soup and simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with crumbled bacon bits. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Lentil Soup

• 1⁄2 pound (225 g) bacon
• 1 large onion
• 6 parsnips, peeled, ends removed, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces
• 8 celery ribs with leaves
• 6 carrots, ends removed
• 16-ounce (450-g) bag lentils
• 2 quarts (2 L ) water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
• Sour cream, optional

In a soup pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and reserve 4 slices of bacon to be used as garnish. Leave bacon drippings in pot. Using chopping/ mixing blade, chop onions and parsnips. Add chopped onions and parsnips to bacon drippings in pot and cook over medium heat until softened, about 7 minutes. Using slicer/shredder disc, slicing side up, slice celery and carrots. Add the celery, carrots, lentils, water, bay leaf, and salt to onion mixture. Bring to boil; then reduceheat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes. At serving time, garnish with sour cream and crumbled bacon. Makes 8 servings.

NOTE: Lentils do not need to be soaked overnight.

Vegetable Lasagna

• 8 ounces (225 g) reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
• 1 medium onion, peeled, cut into chunks
• 4 garlic cloves
• 4–6 ounces (115 to 170 g) fresh mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 zucchini, approximately 6 inches (15 cm) each, cut into chunks
• 2 ounces (50 g) Parmesan cheese, cut into 1⁄2-inch (1-cm) chunks (about 1⁄3 cup [80 ml] grated)
• 8-ounce (225-g) package light cream cheese, cut into chunks
• 3⁄4 cup (175 ml) skim milk ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) light sour cream
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) dried Italian seasoning
• 26-ounce (735-g) can spaghetti sauce
• 6 lasagna noodles, cooked

Using slicer/shredder disc, shredding side up, shred mozzarella. Place in a small bowl and set aside. Using chopping/mixing blade, place onion and garlic cloves into work bowl. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Add mushrooms to bowl. Continue to pulse until mushrooms are coarsely chopped. Place chopped vegetables in a large skillet with oil, over medium heat. Using chopping/mixing blade, place zucchini in work bowl. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Add zucchini to skillet. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes; set aside. Without washing the work bowl, using chopping/mixing blade, place Parmesan cheese chunks in bowl and process until coarsely chopped. Add the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, sour cream, egg, and Italian seasonings and process until creamy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Grease a 9- x 13-inch (23- x 33-cm) baking dish. Layer half each of noodles, cream cheese mixture, chopped vegetable mixture, and spaghetti sauce. Repeat layers once. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake, covered, at 350ºF (180ºC) for 25 minutes. Uncover and cook an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.

NOTE: Mozzarella cheese will shred easier if placed in freezer for one hour before shredding.

Baked Pineapple Bread Pudding

• 12 slices of white bread, torn into strips to fit food chute
• 20-ounce (565-g) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (250 ml) half ’n half cream
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) melted butter or margarine
• 11⁄2 cups (375 ml) sugar
• 3 pineapple slices, drained

Insert chopping/mixing blade into food processor bowl and, with processor running, drop bread through food chute to make soft breadcrumbs. Pour into a greased 2-quart (2-L) casserole dish. Place pineapple chunks in food processor bowl with chopping/mixing blade. Process pineapple for 20 seconds. Add eggs, cream, vanilla, melted butter or margarine, and sugar. Process until mixed. Pour pineapple mixture over soft breadcrumbs. Garnish with three pineapple rings overlapping in center. Bake at 350ºF (180ºC) for 1 hour or until golden. Makes 8 servings.

Apple Crisp

• 6 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored and cut to fit in food chute (6 cups [1.5 L] sliced)
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) flour
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) nutmeg

Topping:

• 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) butter, melted
• 1 cup (250 ml) flour
• 1 cup (250 ml) sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon

Using slicer/shredder disc, slicing side up, slice apples. Put apples in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice over apples. Sprinkle apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to mix; then put apples in ungreased 2-quart (2-L) baking dish. Using chopping/mixing blade, place topping ingredients in work bowl and pulse untilmixed. Crumble topping over apples. Bake at 375ºF (190ºC) for 30 minutes. Serve topped with vanilla ice cream. Makes 6 servings.

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 one (1) year from the date of original purchase. 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 it 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 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 series numbers on your appliance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the brand and model of this food processor?

The brand is Hamilton Beach, and the model is 70450.

What are the product dimensions of the Hamilton Beach 70450 8-Cup Food Processor?

The dimensions are approximately 8.63 x 10.63 x 13.25 inches.

What is the special feature of this food processor?

It has interchangeable blades for versatile food preparation.

Is this food processor dishwasher safe?

Yes, all removable parts are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

What is the blade material used in this food processor?

The blades are made of stainless steel for durability and efficiency.

What are the included components with this food processor?

The included components are a reversible disc, a chopping blade, and a clear food pusher with measurement marks.

What types of foods can be prepared using the reversible disc and chopping blade?

A wide variety of foods like hash browns, chopped nuts, coleslaw, salsa, or shredded cheese can be prepared using these accessories.

How is the food processor operated?

It can be operated by rotating the knob conveniently located on top of the base, and the processor will run continuously.

What is the function of the Pulse setting?

The Pulse setting provides instant on/off control for precise processing.

Is there a feature for storing blades when not in use?

Yes, the food processor has in-bowl blade storage to keep things tidy when not in use.

How does Hamilton Beach describe its approach to product design?

Hamilton Beach products are thoughtfully designed to make life easier, using consumer insights, research, and testing to deliver the best solutions.

What is the weight of this food processor?

The item weight is approximately 0.01 ounces.

What is the capacity of this food processor?

The capacity of this food processor is 8 cups.

Does this food processor have any safety features?

The processor has a simple operation with a knob for control and a Pulse setting for instant on/off control.

What is Hamilton Beach known for in terms of its product quality?

Hamilton Beach is known for creating products with consumer needs in mind, backed by over 100 years of experience in delivering quality solutions.

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References

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