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The KitchenAid cheese grater is a useful attachment for any household Stand Mixer, allowing users to slice or shred cheese, potatoes, fruits, and vegetables. The attachment includes a 3mm slicing blade, a 4mm medium shredding blade, and a 6mm coarse shredding blade. To use the KitchenAid cheese grater, users should feed items into the feed tube one at a time, using the food pushers. A large bowl should be placed under the attachment to catch the shredded food. Users can adjust the speed of the Stand Mixer to control the grating process. It is recommended to hand wash the attachment due to its sharp blades and many nooks and crannies, but the blades are also dishwasher-safe on the top rack.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Food items | Carrots, potatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, cabbage, celery, apples, chicken, meatball subs, mozzarella, cheddar, pepper jack, parmesan, Monterey Jack |
| Use | Feed one item at a time into the feed tube, cut food to fit the tube, use food pushers, place a bowl underneath to catch food |
| Blades | 3mm slicing blade, 4mm medium shredding blade, 6mm coarse shredding blade |
| Cleaning | Dishwasher safe, hand wash for nooks and crannies |
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What You'll Learn
Using the KitchenAid cheese grater attachment
To use the attachment, ensure that your cheese is cut to fit within the feed tube. It is recommended to feed only one item at a time into the tube and always use the food pusher provided. Select the appropriate blade for your desired grating thickness and adjust the Stand Mixer to Speed 4. Use the food pusher to guide the cheese into the feed tube. If any food remains in the attachment after processing, turn off the mixer, remove the remaining cheese, and run it through the attachment again.
The KitchenAid cheese grater attachment is a versatile tool that can handle a range of cheeses. Users have reported success with grating cheddar, pepper jack, pecorino, parmesan, and mozzarella. It is important to note that some softer cheeses, such as marbled cheese, may not work as well with this attachment.
In terms of cleaning, while the blades are dishwasher-safe, some users recommend hand-washing the attachment due to its intricate design. They suggest using cold to 80-degree water to avoid a messy clean-up.
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Grating different types of cheese
Harder cheeses like Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, and Asiago are best suited for finer grating because they have a crumbly texture due to their dryness. These cheeses can be grated using the fine grater attachment.
Softer cheeses like mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey jack are better for shredding. These cheeses can be grated using the coarse grater attachment. If you are grating a very soft cheese, such as fresh mozzarella, it is recommended to freeze it first to make it easier to grate without clogging the grater.
To grate cheese in a food processor, ensure that the shredding blade attachment is in place, then slowly push the block of cheese through the lid's tube. The cheese should be firm but not too hard, as softer cheese may clump in the work bowl. Colder cheese will create independent, uniform shreds that melt more smoothly and evenly.
The KitchenAid cheese grater can also be used to grate other foods such as carrots, potatoes, and zucchini.
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Using the food pusher
To use the food pusher, first cut your food so that it fits within the feed tube. Then, turn the Stand Mixer to Speed 4 and use the food pusher to feed the food into the tube. Always use the food pusher rather than placing items into the tube by hand. Only feed one item at a time into the tube. For example, if you are grating carrots, place one carrot into the tube at a time.
If food remains in the attachment after running, turn the Stand Mixer to “0” (Off), remove the remaining food, and place it back into the feed tube to shred or slice again. Remember to place a large bowl under the attachment to catch the food as it comes out.
The food pusher helps to keep your fingers safe by ensuring that they are not placed near the blade. Always be cautious when handling sharp blades and follow safety instructions.
The KitchenAid grater can be used for a variety of foods, including cheeses such as cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, parmesan, and Monterey Jack. It is also great for grating carrots, zucchini, potatoes, and fruits.
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Cleaning the grater
To clean the grater attachment of your KitchenAid cheese grater, start by removing all blades and accessory items. It is important to note that you should always rinse blades immediately after use for the best results. If the cheese has dried on the grater, you can use a dishwashing brush to remove any remaining particles. Once you have removed the blades, place them in the dishwasher on the top rack only.
The housing of the grater attachment should be cleaned by hand only. Wash it with a soft, damp cloth and dry it thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. Do not put the housing in the dishwasher.
If you do not have a dishwasher, you can hand wash the blades. However, be aware that there are many nooks and crannies on the grater, so it may be difficult to get it completely clean by hand. Using cold to 80° water will help to remove any solid particles without creating a mess.
If you are using the grater attachment for cheese, it is important to clean it promptly. Dried cheese can be difficult to remove, so it is best to rinse the attachment as soon as possible after use.
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Grating other foods
The KitchenAid Slicer/Shredder attachment can be used to slice or shred a variety of fruits and vegetables. The three blades that come with the attachment are:
- 3mm Slicing Blade
- 4mm Medium Shredding Blade
- 6mm Coarse Shredding Blade
The speed setting on the stand mixer should be set to 4 when using the attachment. Only feed one item at a time into the feed tube and always use the food pushers. A large bowl should be placed under the attachment to catch the food as it comes out.
Some examples of foods that can be sliced or shredded with the attachment include cucumbers, zucchini, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and celery. The attachment can also be used to slice or shred fruits, although specific examples are not provided.
In addition to the foods mentioned, the KitchenAid Slicer/Shredder attachment can also be used to grate cheese. Users have reported grating cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, parmesan, and Monterey Jack cheese with the attachment. One user reported that the grater attachment worked well for grating softer cheeses like marbled cheese.
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Frequently asked questions
First, connect the Fresh Prep Attachment to your KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Cut the cheese so that it fits into the feed tube. Feed the cheese into the tube using the food pusher. Place a large bowl underneath to catch the grated cheese.
The KitchenAid grater can handle a variety of cheeses, including cheddar, pepper jack, parmesan, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack. Softer cheeses may not work as well.
The KitchenAid Slicer/Shredder Attachment can also handle fruits and vegetables such as cucumbers, zucchini, potatoes, and carrots.
The grater can be washed in the dishwasher, or hand-washed with cold to 80-degree water.
The attachment includes a 3mm Slicing Blade, a 4mm Medium Shredding Blade, and a 6mm Coarse Shredding Blade.
