Does it work will with a little amount of food? Like 1-cup or so? Or is it harder to process because there's less inside?
1361652
I've never had an issue with small quantities- that's mostly what I use it for. Just pay attention, because it's easy to over do if you aren't.
1361653
I've done as little as a half cup, the only downside is you have to use a spoon or something to push stuff back down because it will get stuck to the sides out of reach of the blades.
1334620
should work fine if you chop a small amount at time, like baby carrots a hand full at a time
1480364
I thought it would be too small, going from a 5 or 6 quart, but it's been pretty easy to make most of what I like. I cook for one person, but always keep leftovers. Still, I would have preferred 4 quarts instead. But it doesn't take up much counter space-looks cute, and it works for most recipes. I had to modify one Chili recipe, due to it being too small. So, not at all too big for one person. I had something smaller when I started, but I couldn't imagine going smaller than this now.I've had this one for a year and half. Had to get it replaced just recently. The electronics went out and cracks formed around the readout. 3yr warranty, replaced the old one no problem. I thought it would be too small, going from a 5 or 6 quart, but it's been pretty easy to make most of what I like. I cook for one person, but always keep leftovers. Still, I would have preferred 4 quarts instead. But it doesn't take up much counter space-looks cute, and it works for most recipes. I had to modify one Chili recipe, due to it being too small. So, not at all too big for one person. I had something smaller when I started, but I couldn't imagine going smaller than this now.I've had this one for a year and half. Had to get it replaced just recently. The electronics... » Read More I thought it would be too small, going from a 5 or 6 quart, but it's been pretty easy to make most of what I like. I cook for one person, but always keep leftovers. Still, I would have preferred 4 quarts instead. But it doesn't take up much counter space-looks cute, and it works for most recipes. I had to modify one Chili recipe, due to it being too small. So, not at all too big for one person. I had something smaller when I started, but I couldn't imagine going smaller than this now.I've had this one for a year and half. Had to get it replaced just recently. The electronics went out and cracks formed around the readout. 3yr warranty, replaced the old one no problem. « Show Less
1715613
cup and a half or so - I dont use it for feeding time - just as a busy job for my very busy lab
1531587
I have used the feeder with morsels smaller than 1/2 inch and had no problem. The instructions that came with the feeder states: "TYPES OF FOOD; Dry dog or cat food only. Do not use canned food. Do not use moist dog or cat food. Do not use semi-moist food. Do not use treats." I hope that this helps.
2185674
I don't think so. 1/4 cup is the amount of each food drop. If you want more, set it to dump more times. For example, 3/4 cups equals three cycle dumps. The thing works really good. I made a plywood house for it to fit in to keep out raccoons and possums. I have a cat and have it drop dry food twice a day. The only thing is that you have to be patient when you program it. At least, I found that it seemed slow to program, but it works well and the batteries last about three months. I would buy it again.
1766275
I bought it to mince small pieces of cooked green beans for my nearly toothless puppy mill mom. I was careful with it, but it just didnt have enough power. It's the perfect size, but just has little power. I resorted to my 30+ y/o mini-jar on my Osterizer blender and it was perfect! Same for my recent powdering of spices for a pasta dish. Worked fine!
1947296
Yes, you can cook a smaller amount. The portion doesn't matter. It will still come out just as good.
164764
Absolutely! One cup is my normal but I've also filled it up with no problem. Other functions also work great.. crick pot mode, sushi rice, steamer, and even tofu (had to try it).
437747
You are not supposed to use just one cup. If you use it correctly, it might work. The minimum is .5 liters which is a little over two cups. So many people seem not to follow instructions
86851
We have found that you can cut the minimum amount about in half and it will still works. Perfect amount for a single mug with an expresso shot.
1983779
That's what I have it worked OK but we only make 8 cups each morning. It is about an inch shorter that the paper cones
171521
Not so much...I tried it. It doesn't apply enough pressure. It is best to roll out your flour toritillas.
86852
Yes it will work... I tried it. You can make really small amount of milk. What i can't understand us why they have this minimum limit.
766557
I never tried that much less. But I would say you must be careful. I have used 1 cup and never had a problem.
1313429
I use 5 cups of flour(1 receipe) and it is ok. But I do find it works better with double the receipe or more.
364800
I don't see where anyone is saying the food is only pushed around. Reviews say the products works whether you use larger or smaller amounts of item. Make sure you are using the right attachments in the food mill. There are different ones, you might want to try a couple of them to see which one does what you want it to. I use smaller and larger amounts and it works great.