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In a food processing machine, a removable food receptacle and a platform on which the receptacle is positioned in the machine, are constructed so that the food receptacle, as it is introduced into the machine, is guided into proper position. The platform is provided with a raised shoulder that inclu

In a food processing machine, a removable food receptacle and a platform on which the receptacle is positioned in the machine, are constructed so that the food receptacle, as it is introduced into the machine, is guided into proper position. The platform is provided with a raised shoulder that includes a portion that is contacted by the receptacle when inserted into the machine in an improper direction, and that causes the receptacle to turn to the proper direction. The raised shoulder further includes a portion to stop the receptacle from further insertion once it is in proper position, and portions to maintain the receptacle in proper orientation on the platform during processing and/or delivery of food.

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[ I claim:] [1.]1. In a food processing apparatus including a base unit and a removable receptacle for receiving and/or processing food, the base unit including a platform on which the receptacle is to positioned, the improvement comprising insertion guide means for guiding the receptacle into prope

[ I claim:] [1.]1. In a food processing apparatus including a base unit and a removable receptacle for receiving and/or processing food, the base unit including a platform on which the receptacle is to positioned, the improvement comprising insertion guide means for guiding the receptacle into proper position on the platform, said guide means comprising a raised shoulder extending upwardly from said platform, said shoulder being shaped to guide the receptacle into proper position as it is thrust along said platform into the base unit, wherein said raised shoulder includes a portion that is contacted by the receptacle when it is introduced into the machine in an improper direction, and that causes the receptacle to turn in the proper direction.