Sunbeam FC8600 - Manual (Page 9)

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Chopping Guide
The table below provides a guide to chopping times for a variety of foods. Sunbeam
recommend you use short bursts or pulses to avoid over-processing.
Ingredient Maximum Quantity Chopping Time Blade type
Onions 400g 5-10 pulses Quad
Garlic 400g 5-10 pulses Quad
Tomatoes - for chopped 500g 6 pulses Quad
Tomatoes - for puree 500g 10 pulses Quad
Herbs 100g 5-10 pulses Quad
Soup 750g 5-10 pulses Quad
Raw Meat 400g 15 pulses Quad
Cheese 200g 10-15 pulses Lower
Nuts 250g 5-10 pulses Quad
Fruits - soft 300g 5-10 pulses Quad
Thickened Cream 300ml 2 x 7 seconds Whisk
Baby Food 400g 2 x 7 seconds Quad
Ice Cubes 8-10 small 10 pulses Quad
Chocolate 200g 3 x 7 seconds Quad
Mayonnaise 450g 15 x 7 seconds Whisk
Note 1: Chopping times may vary according to the result you want to achieve. It is important to
remember not to process for longer than 7.5 seconds at any one time.
Note 2: Recommended pulse duration is 2 seconds on and 2 seconds or longer off.