Introduction of Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70730

The Hamilton Beach Food Processor is a versatile and powerful kitchen appliance designed to make food preparation faster and easier. This food processor is perfect for chopping, mixing, pureeing, and shredding a variety of ingredients, making it an essential tool for any home cook. With an estimated price of around $70, this food processor is a great value for its features and performance. The Hamilton Beach Food Processor was launched in 2021, and it has quickly become a popular choice among home cooks and professional chefs alike.

Detailed Specifications

The Hamilton Beach Food Processor features a powerful 10-cup work bowl, a reversible slicing/shredding disc, and a chopping blade. It has a simple and easy-to-use control panel with two speeds and a pulse function. The food processor also has a large feed chute that can accommodate large ingredients, reducing the need for pre-cutting. The appliance measures 14.8 x 10.5 x 15.2 inches and weighs 9.7 pounds, making it easy to store in a kitchen cabinet or on a countertop.

Description

The Food Processor 70730 is designed to handle a variety of food preparation tasks, from chopping vegetables and mixing dough to pureeing soups and shredding cheese. The large work bowl and powerful motor make it easy to process large quantities of food quickly and efficiently. The reversible slicing/shredding disc is a versatile tool that can be used to create thin slices or coarse shreds, depending on your needs. The chopping blade is perfect for chopping nuts, herbs, and other small ingredients. The simple control panel makes it easy to adjust the speed and pulse function, giving you complete control over the food preparation process.

Parts and Features

Chopping/Mixing Blade

Use to coarsely chop, grate, mince, mix, or puree food.
Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc

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Use to shred or to slice a variety of foods (such as cheese, carrots, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers).

How to Use Chopping/ Mixing Blade

Align bowl and base. Turn bowl clockwise to lock into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless bowl is locked.
Carefully place blade straight down onto the interlock shaft.
OPTIONAL: Add bowl scraper if ingredients to be processed will stick to sides of bowl and need to be processed further or blended with rest of mixture.
Align lid and bowl. Turn lid clockwise to lock into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless lid is locked.
Place food pusher in food chute.
WARNING: Laceration Hazard: Always use food pusher to feed food into the chute. NEVER PUSH FOOD THROUGH CHUTE WITH HANDS OR OTHER OBJECTS.
Select 1, 2, or P on control knob. 1 or 2: Processor will run continuously. P (PULSE): For instant on and off control.
Turn bowl scraper handle on top of lid back and forth to remove food from sides of bowl. Bowl scraper can be used when unit is running or when it is OFF.
When finished, turn to OFF (0) and unplug.
WARNING Laceration Hazard: Always unplug unit before removing lid.
Always remove lid before removing bowl to avoid possible damage to the appliance.
Remove bowl scraper, if used.
Carefully remove blade from motor shaft.

How to Use Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc

WARNING: Laceration Hazard. Handle disc carefully; it is very sharp.Make sure control knob is turned to OFF (0) and unit is unplugged.
NOTE: Operate using only one blade or disc at a time. Bowl scraper cannot be used with the reversible slicing/shredding disc.

Align bowl and base. Turn bowl clockwise to lock into place. NOTE: Unit will not work unless bowl is locked.
Carefully place disc onto motor shaft with desired side facing UP. (“SLICE” or “SHRED” is stamped on each side of the blade.)
Align lid and bowl.
Turn lid clockwise to lock into place.
NOTE: Unit will not work unless lid is locked.
Cut food to fit food chute. Fill chute with food.

NOTE: Soft cheese like mozzarella must be placed in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to processing to ensure it is firm enough for shredding.
Select 1, 2, or P on control knob. 1 or 2: Processor will run continuously. P (PULSE): For instant on and off control.
WARNING: Laceration Hazard: Always use food pusher to feed food into the chute. NEVER PUSH FOOD THROUGH CHUTE WITH HANDS OR OTHER OBJECTS.
When finished, turn OFF (0) and unplug.
WARNING: Laceration Hazard: Always unplug unit before removing lid.
Always remove lid before removing bowl to avoid possible damage to the appliance.
Carefully remove disc from motor shaft.

Tips and Techniques

Add the bowl scraper to bowl before processing ingredients that will stick to the sides of the bowl.
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 and leave room in bowl for the food to be tossed around.
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 quantity of food being processed. Most foods can be sliced, chopped, or shredded in seconds. If 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 or Swiss that has been chilled for at least 30 minutes. Cheese should be processed immediately after being removed from the refrigerator. Soft cheese like mozzarella must be placed in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to processing to ensure it is firm enough for shredding.
The reversible slicing/shredding disc has a slicing blade on one side and shredding teeth on the other. The name stamped on the blade, facing up, is the function selected. Place on motor shaft with desired cutting edge facing up.

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 (slicing side facing UP)	Cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoni, peppers, radishes, firm cheeses (chilled)
Shredding Disc (shredding side facing UP)	Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, firm cheese (chilled)

FOOD	MAXIMUM AMOUNT
Fruits and Vegetables	2 to 3 cups (500 to 750 ml) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes)
Meats	0.7 lb. (350 g) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes)
Parmesan or Romano, chilled	5 ounces (140 g) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes)
Cheddar, Jack, Mozzarella, chilled	8 ounces (226 g) (cut into 1-in. [2.5-cm] cubes)
Crackers	10 cups (2.3 L) (can fill bowl and lid up into chute)

Cleaning and Care

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

Wipe base, control knob, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. If necessary, use a mild nonabrasive cleanser.

DISHWASHER-SAFE (TOP RACK ONLY)

DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product. All removable parts may also be cleaned in the sink with hot, soapy water. Use caution when washing chopping/mixing blade and slicing/shredding disc.

Storage

Place chopping/mixing blade and then bowl scraper on motor shaft.
Flip lid upside down and place in bowl. Place food pusher in food chute.
Place slicing/shredding disc onto motor shaft.

WARNING: Laceration Hazard. Store sliding/shredding disc with slicing side down. Handle carefully.

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 and lid locked in place? See “How to Use” sections.
Food is not 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. Refer to the Food Processing Charts for recommended sizes and quantities.
Unit stops and will not come back on.	- Are the bowl and lid locked in place? 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 (O), 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 bowl from base.	- Rub a small amount of vegetable oil on the snaps, located on the base. Do not lock bowl and lid during storage.
Cheese is not shredding well.	- Cheese should be processed immediately after being removed from the refrigerator. Soft cheese like mozzarella must be placed in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to processing to ensure it is firm enough for shredding.
Vegetables are not shredding or slicing.	- Store vegetables with high water content in the refrigerator prior to processing. Room-temperature vegetables are less firm and do not perform as well.

Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70730 Warranty

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 with a similar one of equal or greater value.

Pros & Cons about Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70730

Pros

Powerful 10-cup work bowl
Reversible slicing/shredding disc
Chopping blade for chopping small ingredients
Simple and easy-to-use control panel
Large feed chute for accommodating large ingredients

Cons

May be too large for some kitchens
Can be noisy when in use
Some users may find the lid difficult to remove
Not suitable for heavy-duty use

Customer Reviews

Customers who have purchased the Hamilton Beach Food Processor have praised its powerful motor, large work bowl, and versatile slicing/shredding disc. Many users have also commented on the ease of use and simple control panel. However, some users have noted that the appliance can be noisy and that the lid can be difficult to remove. The most common complaint is that the food processor is not suitable for heavy-duty use and may break down with extended use.

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