OWNER S MANUAL
Model No. MJFP8W and RHFP8B
8 C U P F O O D P R O C E S S O R
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this
Owner s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord of this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet only.
3. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
4. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately turn
the unit OFF and unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair
the malfunctioning appliance.
5. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water! Do not use
this appliance after it has fallen into or becomes immersed in
water.
6. To reduce the risk of injury to persons or property, never use this
appliance in an unstable position.
7. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
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Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to
fit into 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. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
Short Cord Instructions
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.
Electric Power
If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
seperate electrical circuit from other appliances.
Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of
the countertop, tabletop or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC
coaster or placemats between the appliance and the finish of the
countertop, tabletop or other furniture.
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent
blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
8 CUP FOOD PROCESSOR
PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS
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1. Food Processor Body
2. 8-Speed Control Dial
3. Pulse Button
10. Interlock Mechanism
11. Lock Tabs
12. Latch
4. Lid with Food Chute (P/N 71155)
5. Food Pusher (P/N 71034)
6. Drive Shaft
13. Cord
14. Discharge Disc
(White: P/N 71037)
(Black: P/N 71037B)
15. Chopping Blade
(White: P/N 71038)
(Black: P/N 71038B)
7. Shield
(White: P/N 71035)
(Black: P/N 71035B)
8. Continuous Flow Side Chute
16. Slicing/Shredding Disc
(White: P/N 71039)
9. 8-Cup Processor Bowl
(White: P/N 71036)
(Black: P/N 71039B)
(Black: P/N 71036B)
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Before Using For The First Time
1. Remove all packaging material before using.
2. Wash Lid, Chopping Blade, Processing Bowl,
Food Chute, Shield, Food Pusher and Discs, in warm soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly, see CARE AND CLEANING.
CAUTION: BLADES ARE SHARP, HANDLE WITH CARE.
CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE FOOD PROCESSOR BODY
IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
Operating Instructions
How to Slice or Shred Food:
Picture A
1. Attach the 8-Cup Processor Bowl to the
Food Processor Body by placing on Drive
Shaft. Turn 8-Cup Processor Bowl counter-
clockwise until it clicks into place. (See
Picture A)
NOTE: For Slicing or Shredding Food the
Chopping Blade is not needed.
2. Place the Discharge Disc onto the Drive Shaft. (See Picture B)
NOTE: The Discharge Disc is only used when processing out of
Continuous Flow Side Chute.
Picture B
3. Place the Slicing/Shredding Disc on the Drive Shaft.
(See Above Picture B)
NOTE: Both sides of the Slicing/Shredding Disc indicate
which Function it will perform.
CAUTION: Use extreme care when handling the Slicing/Shredding
Disc. Do not touch the cutting edges with your fingers. The cutting
edge is very sharp and can cause injury if touched.
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Operating Instructions (Cont.)
4. Place Lid with Food Chute so each Interlock Mechanism is to the
left of the Tabs. Press gently on the Lid, turning counter-
clockwise until you hear or feel the Latch lock. Do not force the
Interlock Mechanism. (See Pictures C & D)
Picture C
Picture D
5. Make sure unit is in the OFF position. Plug
your 8-Cup Food Processor into a 120 V AC
electrical outlet.
6. Set Speed Control to level 1.
NOTE: To process food into 8-Cup Food
Processor make sure that Shield is closed.
To process food using the Food Chute
make sure the Shield is open,
Picture E
(See Picture E) and place a bowl/ container
under the chute to catch processed food.
7. Using constant, even pressure on the
Food Pusher, feed food into the Food Chute.
For more power, slowly increase Speed
Control from 1 to a higher number or turn to
OFF and press Pulse Button. (See Picture F)
Picture F
8. After processing food, move speed Control
Dial to OFF and unplug unit.
9. Remove the Lid with Food Chute by turning it clockwise.
Carefully remove Slicing/Shredding disc and Discharge disc.
Grasp handle of the 8-Cup Processor Bowl and turn clockwise to
remove. Clean according to directions under User Maintenance.
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How to Chop Food
Picture G
1. Attach the 8-Cup Processor Bowl to the
Food Processor Body by placing on Drive
Shaft. Turn 8-Cup Processor Bowl counter-
clockwise until it clicks into place. (See
Picture A on previous page)
2. Carefully place Chopping Blade on Drive
Shaft with the Chopping Blades sliding
down first. (See Picture G)
CAUTION: Use extreme care when handling the Blade. Always
insert or remove Blade by using the Hub. Do not touch the Blades
with your fingers. The Blades are very sharp and can cause injury if
touched.
3. Food should be cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces, before placing in
8-Cup Food Processor.
4. Place Lid with Food Chute so each Interlock Mechanism is to
the left of the Tabs. Press gently on the Lid, turning counter-
clockwise until you hear or feel the Latch lock. Do not force the
Interlock Mechanism. (See Pictures C & D)
5. Plug your 8-Cup Food Processor into a 120 V AC electrical
outlet.
6. Make sure Shield is down. This will keep food in the Food
Processor Bowl.
7. Set Speed Control to level 1.
8. For more power, slowly increase Speed Control from 1 to a
higher number or turn to OFF position and press Pulse Button.
(See Picture F)
9. After chopping food, move Speed Control Dial to OFF and
unplug unit.
10. Remove the Lid with Food Chute by turning it clockwise.
Carefully remove Chopping Blade from Drive Shaft. Grasp
handle of the 8-Cup Processor Bowl and turn clockwise to
remove.
11.Clean according to directions under User Maintenance.
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Usage Guide
The three functions of your 8-Cup Food Processor allow you to
chop, shred or slice a wide variety of food quickly and effortlessly.
BLADE ATTACHMENT FOODS
RESULTS
Chopping Blade
Bread
Crumbs
Carrots
Chopped
Celery
Onions
Chocolate
Garlic
Chopped/Diced
Chopped/Diced
Grated
Minced
Eggs (Hard Boiled)
Nuts
Parsley, Fresh Herbs
Hard Fruits
Chopped
Chopped, Ground
Chopped
Chopped
Sauces/Salad Dressings Blended
Slicing Disc
Apples, Pears
Sliced
Carrots
Celery
Onions
Potatoes
Sliced
Sliced
Sliced
Sliced
Shredding Disc
Carrots
Potatoes
Zucchini
Grated
Grated
Grated
NOTE: Certain foods should not be chopped, shredded or sliced.
Avoid slicing raw meat. Attempting to chop ice or to grind coffee
beans will damage the Chopping Blade and 8-Cup Processor Bowl.
Very hard foods that can not be cut with an ordinary knife blade
should be avoided.
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Chopping Guide
FOOD
QUANTITY
PREPARATION
APROX. TIME
(SECONDS)
Bread
6 slices
Six slices of bread
quartered
Pulse
6-8
Parsley/Herbs
Onion
Handful
Wash, dry thoroughly
30
1-2 small
Peel onions,
4-6
cut into 6-8 pieces
Garlic
1 or more
Peel
5-7
large cloves
Mushrooms
Pepper
8 oz.
Cut in half
Pulse
5-10
1 medium
Up to 12 eggs
Clean and quarter
to fit Container
Pulse
5-6
Eggs
Peel, cut into halves
Pulse
12-15
(Hard Boiled)
Chocolate
Square
1 or 2 pc.
1 oz.
Break each square
into 1/2 pieces
Pulse 6-8
Total
(Pulse until desired
texture is reached)
Carrots
3 cups
Peel and cut into
1/4 lengths
Pulse
NOTE: Timing on chart above applies to Speed 4 or Pulse.
Helpful Hints
1. Be careful not to over-process food. Most foods require only
3 to 10 seconds.
2. Process up to 8 cups of food at a time.
3. If food is not chopping into even-sized pieces, remove some of
the food from the Processor Bowl and process smaller
quantities at a time.
4. Do not attempt to process extremely hard food which are
difficult to cut with a kitchen knife.
5. Remove bones, pits and hard shells before processing to avoid
damage to the unit.
6. This unit is not designed for processing liquids or foods with a
high liquid content.
7. Lift the Chopping Blade out before emptying the contents of the
8- Cup Processor Bowl.
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User Maintenance Instructions
Care and Cleaning
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-
serviceable parts. Contact qualified personnel if the product requires
servicing.
CAUTION: BLADES AND DISC ARE SHARP, HANDLE WITH
CARE.
CAUTION: NEVER PLACE FOOD PROCESSOR BASE
IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning. Allow Chopping Blade
or Disc to stop rotating before disassembling.
2. Remove attachments from Food Processor Body.
3. Wash the 8-Cup Processor Bowl Lid with Food Chute, Food
Pusher, Slicing/Shredding Disc, Discharge Disc, Chopping
Blade and Shield in warm soapy water. Removable parts may
also be placed on the top shelf of your dishwasher.
4. Never immerse the Food Processor body in water or any other
liquid. If necessary , wipe exterior surface with a damp cloth or
sponge and dry thoroughly.
To Store and Clean
Unplug and clean unit; store in its box or in a clean, dry place. Never
store it while it is still plugged in. Never wrap cord tightly around the
appliance. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters the unit,
as it could cause the cord to fray and break.
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Recipes
Spinach Dip Yield: 4 Cups
5 ounce spinach leaves
2 teaspoon salt
8 ounce water chestnuts, drained 1 teaspoon dried tarragonleaves
1 cup sour cream
1 cup plain yogurt
2 bunches green onions,
cut in 2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic
Using the chopping blade, chop half each of the spinach and water
chestnuts on Speed 5. Remove from bowl and set aside. Repeat for
the other half. Add remaining ingredients to bowl and process on
Speed 5 until ingredients are chopped and mixed together. Stir all
ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to enhance
flavor.
Crab Dip Yield: 4 Cups
8 ounce Crab Delights¤
(imitation crab meat)
1 medium cucumber peeled
2 teaspoons chili sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire
sauce
11 ounce cream cheese, softened 1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup mayonnaise salt and pepper
Using the chopping blade, add all ingredients to bowl and process
on Speed 6 until ingredients are chopped and mixed together. Cover
and refrigerate for 2 hours to enhance flavor.
Chicken Salad Yield: 4 Servings
1-1/2 cups cooked chicken or
turkey; or 6-3/2 ounce cans
chunk-style chicken, drained
1 stalk celery
2 hard-boiled eggs
1 sweet pickle
1/3 cup salad dressing
salt and pepper
4 green onions
Using the chopping blade, chop the chicken through the pickle on
Speed 6 to desired consistency. Stir in remaining ingredients.
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Pimento Cheese Spread Yield: 8 Servings
16 ounce Cheddar cheese
4 ounce pimentos, drained
2 cups salad dressing
Using the shredding disk, grate cheese using Speed 8. Remove from
bowl. Using chopping blade, chop pimentos on Speed 3. Add cheese
and salad dressing and process on Speed 6 until mixed.
Macaroni Salad Yield: 12 Servings
3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1/2 cup green peppers
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup onions
1 cup celery
3 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup carrots
Dressing
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
2 eggs
1 cup salad dressing
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 5-1/3 ounces can evaporated milk
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
Cook macaroni, drain and stir in oil. Using the chopping blade, chop
onions, celery, green peppers and eggs on Speed 5 until chopped. Using
the shredding disk, grate carrots. Add to macaroni.
To make dressing, combine sugar, vinegar, eggs and salt. Bring to a boil
over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cool and stir in rest of dressing
ingredients. Pour over macaroni, refrigerate several hours.
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Squash Casserole Yield: 6 Servings
1 onion
6 ounces stuffing mix
3 carrots
(chicken or herb)
6 cups unpeeled zucchini or
yellow squash
1/2cup butter, melted
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
Temperature: 350°F/177°C
Time: 25-30 minutes
Using the chopping blade, chop onions on Speed 6. Using the
shredding disk, shred carrots. Remove carrots and onions from bowl
and set aside. Using the slicing disc, slice squash on Speed 8.
Boil vegetables for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Combine soup
and sour cream. Stir into vegetable. Combine stuffing mix with
melted butter and spread half on the bottom of a 9x13-inch greased
pan. Spoon vegetable mixture on top and sprinkle with remaining
stuffing mix. Bake as directed.
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Chicken Pot Pie Yield: 6 Servings
Filling
1 onion
1 stalk celery
4 cups pre-cooked chicken
or beef
6 potatoes, peeled
6 carrots
salt and pepper
6 cups chicken broth
2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
Crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup milk
Temperature: 425°F/218°C
Time: 45 minutes
Using chopping blade, chop onion on Speed 2 and remove from
bowl. Insert slicing disk and slice potatoes, carrots and celery on
Speed 7. Add all ingredients (except flour filling ) to broth and boil
for 20 minutes. To thicken, carefully remove 1/2 cup broth. Dissolve
2 tablespoons of flour into broth. Carefully pour thickening back into
pan of vegetables and stir until thickened. Pour into a 9x13-inch
greased pan.
Using chopping blade, combine crust ingredients, flour, baking
powder, salt and butter. Set Speed Control to 4. Add the milk
through the Food Chute and stop as soon as it is absorbed. Form
the dough into a ball and roll onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into
2-inch biscuits and place on top of filling. Bake as directed.
Meatballs Yield: 4 Servings
1 pound lean stew meat
1 slice bread
1 small onion
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper
1/2 cup all purpose flour
Temperature: Medium
Time: 20-30 minutes
Using the chopping blade, add all ingredients, except flour, in the
order listed, to bowl and chop on Speed 8 until meat is ground and
ingredients are mixed together.
Shape into 2-inch meatballs and coat with flour. Add oil to skillet and
cook meatballs as directed.
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Fresh Salsa Yield: 5 Cups
4
2
1
1
1
cups Roma tomatoes, quartered and seeds removed
small jalapeno peppers, seeds removed
large onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
teaspoon cider vinegar
teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup cilantro
Using the chopping blade and Food Chute add the onions, tomatoes
then jalapeno peppers on Speed 6. Add the salt, pepper, vinegar
and cilantro until chopped. Remove from bowl. Cover and refrigerate
for 2 hours to enhance flavor.
Bruschetta Yield: 4 Cups
3
cups Roma tomatoes, quartered and seeds removed
1/2 medium onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
large cloves garlic, cut into thirds
16 fresh basil leaves
3
2
1
tablespoons olive oil
teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Using the chopping blade, add the onions, garlic, olive oil, red wine
vinegar, salt and pepper to the food processor bowl. Coarsely chop.
Using the Food Chute, add tomatoes one at a time through the Food
Chute. Add basil and coarsely chop. Remove from bowl and serve
on warm grilled bread.
Grilled Bread for Bruschetta
1
loaf French Baguette or crusty Italian Bread, cut diagonally
in 1/2-inch slices
2
teaspoons garlic salt
3/4 cup olive oil
Mix together olive oil and garlic salt. Brush both sides of the sliced
bread with the oil mixture. Lightly brown both sides of the bread.
Top warm bread with Bruschetta and serve.
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Fried Chicken Salad Yield: 5 Servings
1
1
1
1
12- ounce box breaded chicken breast tenders
package of iceberg lettuce salad mix
medium cucumber with peeling
medium green pepper, quartered lengthwise
10 radishes
1
2
bunch green onions with tops
Roma tomatoes, halved
Salad Dressing
Cook chicken breast tenders according to package instructions while
preparing salad.
Empty salad mix into a large bowl. Place under Continuos Flow Side
Chute and open shield.
Using slicing disc, place cucumber into large side of food chute and
slice into salad bowl on Speed 8. Place two quarters of green
pepper into large side of Food Chute at a time and slice into salad
bowl. Place 5 radishes at a time into large side of Food Chute and
slice into a salad bowl. Place bunch of green onions into small side
of Food Chute and slice into salad bowl. Place two Roma tomatoes
into the large side of the Food Chute and slice into salad bowl.
Top with warm chicken tenders and serve with your choice of salad
dressing.
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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for
a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty is extended only to the
original consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable. For a period of one (1) year from
the date of original purchase of the product, our Repair Center will, at its option, either (1) repair the
product or (2) replace the product with a reconditioned comparable model. These remedies are the
purchaser's exclusive remedies under this warranty.
Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service, you must call our warranty service number at
1-800-233-9054 for return instructions on how to deliver the product, in either the original packaging
or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the Repair Center specified below. You must
enclose a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to demonstrate eligibility for warranty
coverage.
To return the appliance, ship to: To contact us, please write to, call, or email:
ATTN: Repair Center Consumer Relations Department
708 South Missouri Street
Macon, MO 63552 USA
PO Box 7366
Columbia MO 65205-7366 USA
1-800-233-9054
E-mail:
What Is Not Covered: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse, accident,
commercial use, improper service or any other damage caused by anything other than defects in
material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. This warranty is invalid if the serial number
has been altered or removed from the product. This warranty is valid only in the United States and
Canada.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION
ON THIS PRODUCT.
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR USE ON THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights under the
laws of your jurisdiction.
Made in China
04/07
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