Quad Blade Food Processor
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model EP109HA
120V, 60Hz., 400 Watts
EURO-PRO Operating LLC
94 Main Mill Street, Door 16
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Tel.: 1 (800) 798-7398
RECIPES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CREAMY TOMATO SOUP
When using your Quad Blade Food Processor, basic safety precautions should
always be observed, including the following:
Ingredients:
1
1
8
4
1
Tbsp. Vegetable oil
Onion (finely diced)
Potatoes (peeled and diced)
Tomatoes (skinned, seeded and chopped)
Tbsp. Tomato paste
1. Read all instructions before using your
food processor.
2. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
14. Make sure that the main unit is
secured in place before operating
appliance.
15. DO NOT expose glass processing jar
or chopping bowl to extreme
temperature changes.
oz.
2 ½ Cups Vegetable stock
3. To protect against electric shock, DO
5
oz.
Cream
Croutons for garnishing
NOT immerse cord, plug or any part of 16. DO NOT use glass processing jar or
the main unit in water or any other
liquids.
chopping bowl if it is cracked or
chipped.
1. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan and sauté the onion until it is soft.
2. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste and vegetable stock and cook covered for about
30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
4. Add to food processor and process until smooth.
5. Add the cream to mixture and process for 15 seconds or until it is well blended.
6. For a smoother soup, strain the mixture in a sieve.
4. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
5. DO NOT operate appliance with
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damage in any manner. Return
appliance to EURO-PRO Operating
LLC for examination, repair or
adjustment.
6. Unplug appliance from outlet when not
in use and before cleaning.
7. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner.
17. DO NOT use the appliance if chopping
blades are bent or damaged.
18. Avoid contact with moving parts at all
times. Keep hands, hair, clothing as
well as spatulas and other utensils
away from blender during operation to
prevent risk of personal injury and/or
damage to the appliance.
19. Exercise extreme caution when
blending hot liquids.
20. Immediately switch appliance OFF in
the event that the appliance
7. Serve with croutons and a splash of cream for garnish.
SPICY SALSA
Ingredients:
1
1
1
4
Onion (peeled and chopped)
Garlic clove
Jalapeno pepper (cored and seeded)
Tomatoes (chopped)
Parsley (packed)
malfunctions during use.
8. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by EURO-PRO
Operating LLC may cause fire,
electrical shock or risk of personal
injury.
9. Never place processing jar or bowls
in microwave oven.
10. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
food, water or other liquids.
11. Use this appliance on a stable work
surface away from water.
12. DO NOT remove the main unit before
the chopping blades have stopped
turning.
13. CAUTION! Chopping blades are
sharp, handle with care. When
handling the chopper blade, always
hold by the plastic hub.
21. DO NOT use outdoors.
22. DO NOT use appliance for other than
intended use.
1/4 Cup
1/2 tsp.
Cumin
This unit has a short power supply cord to
Reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a long cord. An
extension cord may be used if you are
careful in its use:
1. The electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance.
2. An extension cord with the power cord
must be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where
they can be pulled on by children or
tripped over accidentally.
1
Tbsp. Lime juice
1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
Salt
Pepper
Hot Sauce to taste
1. Add onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper to the food processor.
2. Pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped.
3. Add tomatoes, parsley, cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper.
4. Pulse until it reaches the desired texture.
5. Add hot sauce to taste.
STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE
Ingredients:
4
2
4
oz.
oz.
oz.
Vanilla ice cream
Fresh Strawberries
Milk
Strawberry for garnish
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Add vanilla ice cream, strawberries and milk to food processor.
2. Pulse until all the ingredients are well blended and the mixture is smooth.
3. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a fresh strawberry.
For Household Use Only
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
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CLEANING & TROUBLESHOOTING
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR QUAD BLADE FOOD
PROCESSOR
Cleaning
Trouble Shooting
• Do NOT immerse the power unit into
water or any other liquid. Clean with a
damp sponge and cloth and wipe dry.
• The glass processing jar, chopping
bowls and the chopping blades may be
cleaned in the upper basket of the
dishwasher.
• Use extreme caution when cleaning
the chopping blade as the blades are
very sharp.
• The safety cover/splash guard, slip
guard pad and the sealing ring may be
washed in lukewarm water and a mild
dishwashing liquid. Do NOT place
these in the dishwasher.
Food is unevenly chopped:
• Either you are chopping too much food
at one time, or the pieces are not small
enough. Try cutting the food into
smaller pieces of even size and
processing smaller amounts per batch.
Food is chopped too fine or is too
watery:
• The food has been over processed.
Use brief pulses or process for shorter
time. Let blade stop completely
between pulses.
Food collects on splash guard/safety
cover or on the sides of the glass
bowl:
• You may be processing too much food.
Turn the machine off. When the blade
stops rotating, remove the power unit
and the splash guard/safety cover.
Remove some of the food being
processed. Maximum capacity for
processing is 6 cups (1500 ml).
Trouble Shooting
Motor doesn't start or blade doesn't
rotate:
• Check that the plug is securely
inserted into the electrical outlet.
• Check that the splash guard/safety
cover and power unit are securely
in place.
1. On/Off Pulse Button
2. Power Unit
3. Safety Cover / Splash Guard
4. Sealing Ring
7. Blade Locating Pin
8. Slip Guard Pad
9. Upper Blade
10. Main Blade
5. Glass Processing Jar /
Chopping Bowl Lid
6. Processing Jar
11. Chopping Blade
12. Plastic Chopping Bowl
13. Glass Chopping Bowl
14. Whisking Disc
Illustrations may differ from actual product.
IMPORTANT: Remove protective chopping blade
cover(s) before use. Protective blade covers to
only be used for storage.
Technical Specifications
Voltage:
Power:
120V., 60Hz.
400 Watts
Processing Jar Capacity: 6 Cups (1500 ml)
Chopping Bowl Capacity: 2 Cups (500 ml)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PROCESSING EXAMPLES WITH THE PROCESSING JAR
The Quad Blade Food Processor is an indispensable kitchen tool for blending, chopping,
mixing or pureeing when preparing your favorite recipes. For best results, be sure to
carefully read all the instructions contained in this book before using this appliance.
The processing times indicated below are approximate and also depend on the quantity
of the food to be processed and the degree of fineness you require.
400 Watt Power Unit
The 400 Watt Power Unit operates on
120V., 60Hz. electrical power. Never
allow the power unit to become wet when
plugged into an electrical outlet.
Warning: The power unit should
never be immersed in water.
INGREDIENTS
Parsley
MAXIMUM QUANTITIES
OPERATION TIMES
2.5 oz. (70 gr.)
14 oz. (400 gr.)
10-15 seconds
10-15 seconds
Carrots
Tomato (cut in small
pieces)
22.9 oz. (650 gr.)
10 seconds
Caution: Make sure that the
power unit is unplugged from
power source and the blades have
stopped turning before attaching or
Fruits (Cut in small pieces)
Nuts
17.5 oz. (500 gr.)
10.5 oz. 300 gr.)
10 -15 seconds
5-10 seconds
Meats* (cut in small
pieces)
removing any accessory.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
10.5 oz. (300 gr.)
7 oz. (200 gr.)
10 seconds
To operate the power unit, press on the
On/Off pulse button located on the top of
the unit. The power unit will stop
operating when you remove your finger
from the pulse button. (Fig. 7)
Onions (cut in small
pieces)
5-10 seconds
Baby foods*
Chopping Ice
10.5 oz. (500 gr.)
2 cups (450 gr.)
10 seconds
15 seconds
Important: Do NOT operate the appliance
when empty.
* Always allow food to cool before placing in the bowl.
* Remove all bones before processing.
Using the Food Processor
Caution - Blades are sharp. Use
Fig. 3
extreme caution when handling the
blade, always hold it by the plastic hub.
Do not immerse the power unit in water.
PROCESSING EXAMPLES WITH THE CHOPPING BOWL
Fig. 4
The processing times indicated below are approximate and also depend on the quantity
of the food to be processed and the degree of fineness you require.
Note: The food processor can be used either
with both blades or with the main blade only.
• Place the glass processing jar onto the
slip guard pad. (Fig. 1)
• Remove the protective blade covers before
using the blades.
• Insert the main blade onto the blade
locating pin in the glass processing jar and
then slide the upper blade onto the shaft of
the main blade. (Fig. 2)
• Do NOT try to place the blades onto the
power unit and then into the glass
processing jar. (Fig. 3)
• Add ingredients to be processed.
• Fit the safety cover/splash guard in
position on the glass processing jar.
(Fig. 4 & 5) Make sure that the safety
cover/splash guard is secure in the glass
processing jar.
INGREDIENTS
Onions / Garlic
MAXIMUM QUANTITIES
OPERATION TIMES
5.25 - 7 oz.
7 - 10.5 oz.
1.4 - 1.75 oz.
3.5 - 5.3 oz.
3.5 - 5.3 oz.
3.5 - 7 oz.
5-10 pulse
Soup
10 seconds continuous
10 pulse
Parsley
Raw meat fat free)*
Cheese - hard
Nuts
10 pulse
5-10 pulse
5-10 pulse
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fruits
8.8 - 10.5 oz.
8.8 - 10.5 oz.
5-10 pulse
Baby foods*
5-10 pulse
* Always allow food to cool before placing in the bowl.
* Remove all bones before processing.
• Place the power unit on top of the safety
cover/splash guard making sure that it is
securely in place. (Fig. 6) Do NOT attempt
to operate the unit without the safety
cover/splash guard in place.
Fig. 7
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Using the Food Processor
• Place the power unit on top of the
safety cover/splash guard making
sure that it is securely in place and
does not wobble around. (Fig. 11)
• In order to obtain a better quality of
chopping, operate the appliance by
using a "pulse" method. If the
ingredients stick to the sides of the
bowl, dislodge the pieces with a
spatula and operate 2 or 3 times using
the "pulse" method. (Fig. 12)
• Do NOT operate the appliance
continuously for more than 15
seconds.
• Remove the power unit, safety
cover/splash guard and the chopping
blade carefully and cover the chopping
bowl with the lid for storage. (Fig. 13)
Using the Whisking Disc
• In order to obtain a better quality of
chopping, operate the appliance by using a
"pulse" method. (Fig. 7 on page 3) If the
ingredients stick to the sides of the jar,
dislodge the pieces with a spatula and
operate 2 or 3 times using the "pulse"
method.
• In order to obtain a better quality of
chopping, operate the appliance by
using a "pulse" method. If the
ingredients stick to the sides of the
bowl, dislodge the pieces with a
spatula and operate 2 or 3 times using
the "pulse" method. (Fig. 17)
• Do NOT operate the appliance
continuously for more than 15
seconds.
• Remove the power unit, safety
cover/splash guard and the chopping
blade carefully and cover the chopping
bowl with the lid for storage. (Fig. 18)
• Place the whisking disc into the glass
bowl onto the blade locating pin.
• Add ingredients to be whisked.
• Fit the safety cover/splash guard in
position on the glass bowl.
• Place the power unit on top of the
safety cover/splash guard making sure
that it is securely in place and does not
wobble around.
• When making whipped cream, make
sure that your whipping cream, glass
bowl and whisking disc are cold before
starting.
• Do NOT operate the appliance
continuously for more than 15
seconds.
• Do NOT operate the appliance
continuously for more than 20 seconds.
CAUTION: Never place food
processor jar in microwave or over
direct heat.
NOTE: The bowl lid can
be used on the glass
processing jar if you
wish to store
something. (Fig. 8)
Using the Power Unit with the Plastic
Chopping Bowl
Warning: The power unit should
never be immersed in water.
Caution: Make sure that the
power unit is unplugged from
power source and the blades have
stopped turning before attaching or
removing any accessory.
To operate the power unit, press on the
On/Off pulse button located on the top of
the unit. The power unit will stop
operating when you remove your finger
from the pulse button.
Fig. 8
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Using the Power Unit with the Glass
Chopping Bowl
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Warning: The power unit should
never be immersed in water.
Caution: Make sure that the
power unit is unplugged from
power source and the blades have
stopped turning before attaching or
removing any accessory.
To operate the power unit, press on the
On/Off pulse button located on the top of
the unit. The power unit will stop
operating when you remove your finger
from the pulse button.
Important: Do NOT operate the appliance
when empty.
Caution - Blades are sharp. Use
extreme caution when handling
the blade, always hold it by the plastic
hub.
• Place the glass chopping bowl onto the
slip guard pad.
• Place the chopping blade into the glass
bowl onto the blade locating pin.
(Fig. 9)
• Add ingredients to be chopped.
• Fit the safety cover/splash guard in
position on the glass bowl. (Fig. 10)
CAUTION: Never place food
processor bowls (glass or plastic)
in microwave or over direct heat.
Important: Do NOT operate the appliance
when empty.
CAUTION: Never place food
processor bowls (glass or plastic)
in microwave or over direct heat.
Caution - Blades are sharp. Use
extreme caution when handling
the blade, always hold it by the plastic
hub. Always remove the protective
blade covers before using the blades.
• Place the chopping blade into the
plastic bowl onto the blade locating pin.
(Fig. 14)
• Add ingredients to be chopped.
• Fit the safety cover/splash guard in
position on the plastic bowl. (Fig. 15)
• Place the power unit on top of the
safety cover/splash guard making
sure that it is securely in place and
does not wobble around. (Fig. 16)
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 18
Fig. 13
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