Introducing the Robot Culinaire 70450

The Hamilton Beach Food Processor is a powerful kitchen appliance designed to simplify meal preparation. With a 300-watt motor, it efficiently handles various tasks such as chopping, slicing, and mixing. The processor features a pulse function for precise control over consistency and comes with dishwasher-safe components for easy cleanup. Its compact design makes it a great fit for any kitchen. Priced at approximately $39.99, it offers excellent value for everyday cooking needs.

Parts and Features

Food Pusher
Food Chute
Chopping/Mixing Blade
Bowl
Rotary Switch
Base
Motor Shaft
Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc
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.

Specifications

The Hamilton Beach 70450 comes with several key features that make it a standout in its category.

These include:

10-cup capacity bowl
Multiple speed settings for customized processing
Stainless steel blades for durability and efficiency
Shredding, slicing, chopping, and kneading functions
Compact design with easy storage options
Ergonomic handle for comfortable handling

Description

Food Processor Robot is a sleek, modern style that complements any kitchen decor. The huge 10-cup bowl is BPA-free and dishwasher safe, so cleanup is a pleasure. The stainless steel blades are long-lasting and offer perfect cuts every time. The user-friendly control panel includes several speed settings and function buttons, allowing users to seamlessly navigate between jobs.
The processor also comes with a variety of accessories, including shredding and slicing discs, making it suitable for a wide range of culinary jobs. This food processor can handle everything, from prepping ingredients for a meal to producing dough for baking.

Using Your Food Processor

How to Lock the Bowl

Align base and bowl as illustrated. Turn 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 cover as illustrated. Place cover on 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.

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Make sure the control switch is turned to OFF () and the unit is unplugged.
Lock the bowl onto base.
Place the chopping/mixing blade onto motor shaft of food processor in center of bowl. Turn slowly until blade drops into place. Handle carefully: the blade is sharp.
Lock cover onto bowl. Insert food pusher into food chute.
Plug in 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 food pusher to feed food into the chute. Never push food through chute with hands or fingers. Wait until blade has stopped spinning before removing cover.

Shredder Disc

To slice or shred cheese, select firm cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss. Place cheese in 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 motor shaft with 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.

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

Food Processing Charts

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 betossed around.
Also for a more uniform consistency, startwith pieces of food that are similar in size.Carrots, for example, should all be cut in1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks. Do not process4-inch (10- cm) pieces with ½-inch (1-cm)pieces.
This food processor is excellent to chop,mix, slice, or shred most foods. However,to maintain peak performance, do notuse 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 offood being processed. Most foods can besliced, chopped, or shredded in seconds.Do not operate processor for more than1 minute at a time. If processing largequantities, let the processor rest about 1minute before continuing.
Do not make bread dough or cookie doughin this food processor. It may damage the unit.

Setup Guide

To operate the Hamilton Beach Food:

Unbox and wash all components before first use.
Assemble the processor by placing the bowl onto the base unit and ensuring it clicks securely into place.
Insert the desired blade or disc attachment according to your task (e.g., chopping blade, shredding disc).
Add your ingredients through the feed tube while processing.
Select your desired speed setting using the control panel buttons.
Start processing by pressing the start button.

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.

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.
Wipe the base, controls, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn soil, use a mild nonabrasive cleanser.
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.

Troubleshooting

Processor Not Turning On: Check if it is properly plugged in and ensure that all parts are assembled correctly.
Clogged Blades: Stop immediately if you hear abnormal sounds or see blades jammed; remove clogs carefully.
Leaking Bowl: Ensure that bowl is securely locked onto base unit; check for any cracks or damages.

Always refer to user manual for detailed troubleshooting instructions and follow safety guidelines to avoid accidents.

Hamilton Beach Pros & Cons

Pros

High-capacity bowl for large batches
Multiple speed settings for precise control
Durable stainless steel blades
Easy-to-use interface
Affordable price point compared to similar models

Cons

Noisy operation during high-speed tasks
Attachments may require additional storage space
Some users find assembly/disassembly slightly tricky

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the Hamilton Beach Food Processor Robot Culinaire 70450 for its ease of use, powerful performance, and value for money. Many reviewers appreciate its ability to handle tough ingredients like meat and hard vegetables with ease. However, some users have noted that it can be noisy during high-speed operations and that assembly/disassembly might take some getting used to.

Common complaints

Include occasional leakage from the bowl if not properly aligned and minor issues with cleaning certain parts. Overall, however, this product has received positive feedback from most users who appreciate its versatility and efficiency in kitchen tasks.

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.

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

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