Techniques
Equipment
Skill
Beginner
2 min

Match shredding disc orientation to the desired shred (e.g., 'fine shredding' side up)

When installing a reversible shredding disc, orient it so the labeled side for your target result (like 'fine shredding') faces up.

They note the disc labeling (fine shredding) and state they believe you put that side up to get the intended shred size before installing it.

The short version

  • Disc orientation determines shred size
  • Use the printed label to choose the correct side

What you need

  • food processorWith reversible shredding disc

How to do it

  1. 1

    Find the shred-size label on the disc (e.g., 'fine shredding').

    Use the label as your orientation guide.

    Watch this step
  2. 2

    Install the disc with the desired label facing up.

    Double-check it’s seated before locking the lid.

    Watch this step

What goes wrong

Installing the shredding disc upside down and getting the wrong shred size

Flip the disc so the desired shred label faces up

Why it works

Reversible discs cut differently depending on which side faces the food path.

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