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

Introducción

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.

Medidas de seguridad importantes

Al utilizar aparatos eléctricos, siempre se deben seguir precauciones básicas de seguridad para reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga eléctrica y/o lesiones a las personas, incluidas las siguientes:

• Lea todas las instrucciones antes de operar el aparato.
• No sumerja la base del motor en agua u otros líquidos.
• Es necesaria una estrecha supervisión cuando cualquier aparato sea utilizado por niños o cerca de ellos.
• Desconéctelo del tomacorriente cuando no esté en uso, antes de colocar o quitar piezas y antes de limpiarlo.
• Evite el contacto con piezas móviles.
• No opere ningún electrodoméstico con un cable o enchufe dañado, o después de que el electrodoméstico no funcione correctamente o se haya caído o dañado de alguna manera.
• El uso de accesorios no recomendados o vendidos por el fabricante del aparato puede provocar incendios, descargas eléctricas o lesiones.
• No utilizar en exteriores.
• No deje que el cable cuelgue del borde de la mesa o mostrador ni que toque superficies calientes.
• 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.
• Las cuchillas son afiladas. Manipular con cuidado.
• To reduce the risk of injury, ensure the lid is securely locked in place before operating the appliance.
• No intente anular el mecanismo de bloqueo de la tapa.
• No procese líquidos calientes.

Partes y 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 del motor: La unidad principal que alberga el motor y los controles.
• 8-Cup Bowl: The transparent processing bowl with measurement markings.
• Tapa con tolva de alimentación: The cover for the bowl, featuring a large opening for adding ingredients.
• Empujador de comida: Se utiliza para guiar los alimentos a través del conducto de alimentación.
• Hoja S: Para picar, mezclar y hacer puré.
• Disco de corte ajustable: Allows for slicing ingredients to various thicknesses.
• Disco triturador reversible: Provides options for fine or coarse shredding.
• Cuchilla para masa: Diseñado específicamente para amasar masa.
• Built-in Bowl Scraper: Integrated into the lid to scrape down the sides of the bowl during processing.
• Caja de almacenamiento: 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 y montaje

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

1. Coloque la base del motor sobre una superficie limpia, seca y 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. Inserte el empujador de alimentos en el conducto de alimentación de la tapa.

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

Instrucciones de funcionamiento

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

Operación general:

1. Ensure the food processor is properly assembled and the lid is securely clicked into place.
2. Conecte el aparato a una toma de corriente.
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.

Funciones 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.

Cuidado y mantenimiento

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

Limpieza:

• Desenchufe siempre el aparato antes de limpiarlo.
• 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.
• Limpie la base del motor con un anuncioamp paño. No sumerja la base del motor en agua.
• Asegúrese de que todas las piezas estén completamente secas antes de volver a montarlas o guardarlas.

Almacenamiento:

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.

Solución de problemas

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

• El aparato no se enciende:
  • Asegúrese de que el cable de alimentación esté bien enchufado a un tomacorriente 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.
• Los alimentos no se procesan de manera uniforme:
  • Ensure you are using the correct attachment for the task.
  • No llene demasiado el recipiente. Procese en tandas más pequeñas si es necesario.
  • 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.
  • Si el problema persiste, suspenda su uso y comuníquese con el servicio de atención al cliente.

Presupuesto

Garantía y soporte

Para obtener información sobre la garantía o asistencia al cliente, consulte la tarjeta de garantía incluida con su producto o visite el sitio web oficial de Hamilton Beach. webSitio. Conserve su recibo de compra como comprobante para reclamaciones de garantía.