This document describes the EURO-PROX Model EP91 Food Processor, an 800-watt kitchen appliance designed for versatile food processing tasks.
Function Description
The EURO-PROX EP91 is a multi-functional food processor capable of chopping, slicing, shredding, and kneading. It features a main chopping blade, a double chopping blade, a dough blade, and various slicing and shredding blades (thin shredding, thick shredding, thin slicing, thick slicing, and a French fry disc assembly). The appliance is designed for household use and aims to provide ease of operation and convenience for a variety of food preparation needs.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: EP91
- Voltage: 120V~, 60Hz.
- Power: 800 Watts
- Capacity: 6 Cups (1.5 Liters)
- Safety Features:
- Safety Interlock Switch: The unit will not operate unless the food processor lid is securely locked in place.
- Re-settable Thermal Safety Device: This system prevents damage to the motor and drive system from overload or excessive temperature. If an overload occurs, the appliance will automatically cut power. A re-setting procedure involves turning the unit off, unplugging, removing and emptying the bowl, allowing a 30-minute cool-down period (or 1-2 hours for persistent issues), and then re-assembling and re-plugging.
- Speed Control: The food processor has a speed control dial with two settings: Low and High. It also includes a "Pulse/Turbo" button for greater control over food texture and short bursts of processing. "Pulse" is used when the unit is in the "Off" position, while "Turbo" is used when the unit is "On" for a power burst.
Usage Features
The food processor is designed for straightforward assembly and operation.
Setting Up:
- Ensure the unit is unplugged and the speed control dial is in the "Off" position.
- Place the processor bowl onto the main unit; no turning is required. The handle will fit into a slot at the base.
- Attach the desired blade or disc. For chopping, the double chopping blade can be used with one or two blades. For slicing and shredding, the chosen blade is placed on the blade holder, ensuring the longer tab is inserted first and then pressed until it clicks into place. The French fry blade comes pre-assembled to its holder.
- Fit the lid onto the bowl, turning counter-clockwise until it clicks into place and the arrow on the lid aligns with the dot on the unit.
- Plug in the processor.
Processing Examples and Capacities:
- Chopping (Double Chopping Blade):
- Meat (24.5 oz/700 gr.): High/Turbo, 15-30 seconds.
- Onions (24.5 oz/700 gr.): Low, 15-30 seconds.
- Nuts (21 oz/600 gr.): High, 15-30 seconds.
- Fish (24.5 oz/700 gr.): Pulse, 15-30 seconds.
- Cheese (24.5 oz/700 gr.): Pulse, 15-30 seconds.
- Liquids (soups) (24.5 oz/700 gr.): Pulse, 20 seconds.
- Carrots (24.5 oz/700 gr.): Pulse, 40-50 seconds.
- Bread (4 slices): Low, 40-50 seconds.
- Apples (24.5 oz/700 gr.): High, 10-30 seconds.
- Parsley (Max 4 bunches): High/Turbo, 10 seconds.
- Mayonnaise (Max 4 cups/1 liter): High, 30 seconds.
- Maximum capacity for processing food in one operation is 6 cups (1500 ml).
- Dough Blade:
- Maximum capacity for dough is 2.2 Lbs. (1 kg), based on 21 oz. (600 g) flour and 14 oz. (400 g) water.
- Recommended speed for dough making is High.
- Do not operate for longer than 20 seconds when kneading dough; wait at least 2 minutes before operating again.
- Slicing and Shredding Blades:
- Fine Slicing (Blade A): High speed for cucumbers, raw potatoes, lettuce, carrots.
- Coarse Slicing (Blade B): High speed for cabbage, carrots, onions.
- Fine Shredding (Blade C): High speed for carrots, cucumbers, cabbage.
- Coarse Shredding (Blade D): High speed for lettuce, carrots, apples.
- When shredding, place food horizontally into the feed tube. For slicing, place food vertically.
- Always use the food pusher to add food into the processor bowl. Never feed by hand.
- Pre-cut larger pieces to fit into the feed tube. For hard foods (e.g., meat, cheese), cut into 1" / 2.4 cm cubes.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning:
- Always unplug the unit and ensure the control button is "OFF" before cleaning or changing attachments.
- Never immerse the main unit, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.
- Clean the main unit with a damp cloth only.
- Only the stainless steel blades are dishwasher safe.
- All other parts should be cleaned in warm, sudsy water using regular dishwashing liquid.
- If food spills onto the main unit, use the pointy end of a spatula to clean cracks and crevices under the food processor bowl.
Blade Handling:
- Blades are sharp; handle with extreme caution.
- When handling the chopper blade, always hold it by the plastic hub.
- Remove protective blade covers before use; these covers are for storage only.
General Maintenance:
- Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if it malfunctions, has been dropped, or damaged. Return it to EURO-PRO Operating LLC for examination or repair.
- Avoid touching moving parts at all times.
- Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as this may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
- Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing food. A scraper can be used, but only when the food processor is not running and has been unplugged.
- Be certain the cover is securely locked in place before operating.
- Always operate the food processor with the cover in place.
- Do not attempt to bypass the cover interlock mechanism.
- Do not leave the appliance unsupervised when it is in the "ON" position.
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