Cuisinart FP-12
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1. 10 O N oe 0 000000 00 9 5 o o o o 200000 12 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Before first use Before using your Cuisinart Elite Collection 12 Cup Food Processor for the first time wash the work bowls work bowl cover pusher assembly blades discs and spatula see Cleaning Instructions on page 15 1 Place the food processor base on a dry level countertop with the controls facing toward you Do not plug the unit in until it is fully assembled 2 With the large bowl on the base use the handle to turn the work bowl counterclockwise to lock it onto the housing base To use the small bowl place your thumbs in the finger recesses and align the pour spout facing opposite the handle Push down to lock Large Bowl Small Bowl amp accessories amp accessories Blade Operation The BladeLock feature is designed to keep the blade in place during processing pouring lifting and handling tasks but is not permanently attached Handle with care Always check to be sure the blade is securely locked before turning the bowl upside down Note The chopping mixing blades should not be removed with liquid contents above the hub of the blade in the bowls as this will defeat the SealTight system Large Blade Operation 3 With your large work bowl assembled on the base grasp the large chopping mixing blade by its2. Make sure the rubber feet at the bottom of the unit are clean and dry Also make sure that the maximum load capacity is not being exceeded This is normal as some heavier loads e g slicing shredding cheese may require the motor to work harder 7 Problem The large pusher falls out when the cover is turned upside down Solution e The pusher lock feature located above the handle should be pulled out WARRANTY FULL TEN YEAR MOTOR WARRANTY LIMITED 3 YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is available to consumers only You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Elite Collection 12 Cup Food Processor that was purchased at retail for personal family or household use Except as otherwise required under applicable law this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners We warrant that your Cuisinart Elite Collection 12 Cup Food Processor will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for three years from the date of original purchase We suggest you complete and return the enclosed product registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase However return of the product registration card does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date the purchase date for purposes of this warrant
3. 6 cups Cut into even pieces pulse to chop Slicing Disc Slice 1 pound 5 cups Pack feed tube Light pressure Shredding Disc Shred 1 pound 5 cups Pack feed tube Light pressure Onions Metal Blade Chop 1 pound 4 to 5 cups Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Slicing Disc Slice 1 medium to 1 cup Trim place in feed tube Medium pressure Peppers Bell Metal Blade Chop 1 pound 4 to 5 cups Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Slicing Disc Slice 1 pound 3 cups Remove seeds and stem Cut stem end flat to slice into rings medium pressure Halve or quarter and place upright in feed tube for narrow slices horizontally for longer slices Pickles Metal Blade Chop 1 medium 34 cup Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Slicing Disc Slice 1 medium cup Place upright in feed tube for rounds horizontally for longer slices Medium pressure Potatoes Metal Blade Chop 1 pound 3 to 4 cups Raw potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Metal Blade Pur e 1 cup cooked 1 inch Sweet potatoes yams cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to pieces 2 cup chop Slicing Disc Slice 1 pound 3 to 4 cups Trim end flat cut to fit into feed tube Light to medium pressure for white potatoes firm pressure for sweet potatoes yams light pressure for partially cooked potatoes Shredding Disc Shred 1 pound 3 to 4 cups Trim end flat cut to fit into feed tube Light to medium pressure for white potatoes Note keep sliced or
4. Cabbage Metal Blade Chop 2 pounds 8 cups Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop to desired consistency Slicing Disc Slice 2 pounds 8 cups Cut in wedges to fit feed tube remove center core Light to no pressure Use slicing disc for coleslaw Shredding Disc Shred 2 pounds 8 cups Use shredding disc for extra fine needs Carrots Metal Blade Chop 1 pound 6 med 3 cups Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop to desired consistency Metal Blade Pur e 2 med cooked 72 cup Process to pur e pur e Slicing Disc Slice 1 pound 6 med 3 cups Small rounds trim place upright in feed tube Long slices trim place horizontally in feed tube Medium to firm pressure Shredding Disc Shred 1 pound 6 med 2 cups Small shreds trim place upright in feed tube Long shreds trim place horizontally in feed tube Medium to firm pressure 11 FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Celery Metal Blade Chop 2 medium stalks 7 cup Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop to desired consistency Slicing Disc Slice 2 medium stalks 7 cup Trim place upright in feed tube Medium pressure Cucumbers Metal Blade Chop 1 medium 172 cups Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Slicing Disc Slice 1 medium 1 cups Rounds trim place upright in feed tube Medium pressure Long slices trim place horizontally in feed tube Medium pressure Shredding Disc Shred 1 medium 172 cups Shreds trim place upright in feed tube Med
5. pound 1 cup Cut into 1 inch pieces Process soft cheeses until smooth Soft Cheeses Metal Blade Chop Y4 pound 1 cup Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Ricotta Cream Cottage Brie Blue Fontina Mozzarella Bel Shredding Disc Med Shred pound 1 cup Chill well medium pressure Mozzarella should be frozen 44 Shredding Disc Fine Shred pound 1 cup for 25 to 30 minutes before shredding Firm Cheeses Metal Blade Chop Ys pound 1 cup Cut into 1 2 to 1 inch pieces temperature not critical Swiss Slicing Disc Slice Y4 pound 1 cup Chill well light to medium pressure 7 Shredding Disc Med Shred Ys pound 1 cup Chill well medium pressure Shredding Disc Fine Shred Ys pound 1 cup Chill well light pressure Hard Cheeses Metal Blade Chop pound 3 cup Cut into 1 2 to 1 inch pieces temperature not critical Parmesan amp Never process cheese that cannot be pierced with the Romano tip of a sharp knife Shredding Disc Med Shred Y4 pound 1 cup Cheese should be room temperature Shredding Disc Fine Shred Y pound 1 cup Cheese should be room temperature ADDITIONAL As with all fruit and cooked vegetable pur es cut FOODS ingredients into 1 inch pieces Steam cooked ingredients 5 until completely soft Pulse to chop then process until Baby Food Metal Blade Pur e completely smooth To ensure there are no lumps press mixture through a fine mesh strainer Keeps well frozen in ice c
6. shredded raw potatoes in cold water to avoid discoloration dry well before using Mashed potatoes process cooked white potatoes through medium shredding disc to avoid a gluey consistency 12 PROCESS DIRECTIONS Radishes Metal Blade Chop Ye pound 1 cups Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Process to finely chop Slicing Disc Slice Ye pound 1 cups Trim ends firm pressure Shredding Disc Shred Ye pound 1 cups Trim ends firm pressure Scallions Metal Blade Chop 1 to 2 1 4 cup Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Slicing Disc Slice 1 to 2 1 4 cup Trim discard dark green parts place upright in feed tube Light to medium pressure Long slices trim place lengthwise in feed tube Medium pressure Spinach Metal Blade Chop 1 pound raw 10 cups raw Pulse to chop Metal Blade Pur e 1 pound raw 172 cups Process to pur e cooked Slicing Disc Slice 1 pound raw 10 cups raw Roll leaves together and place upright in feed tube medium pressure Zucchini Summer Metal Blade Chop 1 pound 3 cups Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Squash Slicing Disc Slice 1 pound 3 cups Rounds trim place upright in feed tube Long slices trim place horizontally in feed tube Medium pressure Shredding Disc Shred 1 pound 3 cups Shredding trim place upright in feed tube Long shreds trim and place horizontally in feed tube Medium pressure CHEESES Metal Blade Pur e
7. 8 pulses Finely chopped nuts pulse 2 to 3 times then process 20 to 30 seconds watching carefully for desired consistency Nut butter process nuts 2 to 3 minutes scraping bowl as necessary For smoothest consistency add some oil to nuts while processing Medium pressure nuts will have a coarse texture Medium pressure nuts will have a fine medium texture Granulated Sugar to make extra super fine sugar Metal Blade Chop 1 pound 2 cups Process 1 minute or until fine Tofu Metal Blade Pur e 10 ounces cup Drain process 2 minutes or until smooth Whipping Cream Metal Blade Chop 1 cup cup whipped Process well chilled cream until cream begins to thicken Add sugar as desired process continuously until cream reaches desired consistency about 3 to 4 minutes DOUGHS Pastry Dough Metal Blade Mix Pulse mixture until it has consistency between cornmeal and small pebbly crumbs Add water 1 tablespoon at a time pulse until a dough forms Batters Quick Bread Cake amp Cookies Metal Blade Mix First sift dry ingredients together by processing remove and reserve Process the fats and sugars together and then add any remaining liquid ingredients Pulse in reserved dry ingredients Any ingredients that need to be coarsely chopped can be added with dry ingredients For finely chopped ingredients chop separately in small work bowl and then add to batter at
8. __ __ Cuisinart sxs BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side 12 Cup Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor 8 a 2 PAJJIS For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM WORK BOWL CAPACITIES CAPACITY 12 CUP WORKBOWL 12 cups CAPACITY 4 CUP WORKBOWL N A Sliced or shredded fruit vegetables or cheese Chopped fruit vegetables or cheese 9 cups 3 cups Pur ed fruit vegetables or cheese 10 cups cooked 3 cups cooked 6 cups pur ed 1 cups pur ed Chopped or pur ed meat fish seafood 2 pounds pound Thin liquid e g dressing soups etc 8 cups 3 cups Cake batter One 9 inch cheesecake N A Two 8 inch homemade layers 1 box 18 5 02 cake mix Cookie dough 6 dozen based on average chocolate N A chip cookie recipe White bread dough 5 cups flour N A Whole wheat bread dough 3 cups flour N A Nuts for nut butter 5 cups 1 cups When processing egg based liquids like a custard base for quiche reduce maximum capacity by 2 cups IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart Elite Collection 12 Cup Food Processor and the accessories for it 12 and 4 cup work bowls work bowl cover large and small metal chopping mixing blades dough blade adjustable slicing disc reversible shredding disc stem adapter large and sma
9. has been dropped or damaged in any way Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment Operation 1 Keep hands as well as spatulas and other utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing food to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury or damage to food processor A plastic scraper may be used but only when the food processor motor is stopped Avoid contact with moving parts Never push food down by hand when slicing or shredding Always use pusher Make sure motor has completely stopped before removing cover If machine does not stop within 4 seconds after you remove the pusher assembly call 1 800 762 0190 for assistance Do not use the machine Never store any blade or disc on motor shaft To reduce the risk of injury no blade or disc should be placed on the shaft except when the bowl is properly locked in place and the processor is in use Store blades and discs as you would sharp knives out of reach of children Be sure cover and feed tube are securely locked in place before operating food processor Never try to override or tamper with cover interlock mechanism Cleaning To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put base in water or other liquid General 1 This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities 2 Do not operate
10. hub align it over the center of the bowl place it onto the shaft and turn it until it slides into place Firmly push down to lock Always check to be sure the blade is securely locked before turning the bowl upside down To remove first take the bowl off the base and put it on a flat surface Rest the heel of your hand on the rim of the bowl and pull up gently and carefully Dough Blade Operation 4 For use with the large bowl Carefully lift and place the dough blade on the shaft and turn it until it slides into place Small Blade Operation 5 With both work bowls assembled on the base position the stem adapter over the center of the bowls place it on the shaft and turn it until it slides into place Grasp the small chopping mixing blade by its hub place it over the stem adapter turning it until it slides into place and push down firmly to lock Always check to be sure the blade is securely locked before turning the bowl upside down To remove first take the bowl off the base and put it on a flat surface Rest the heel of your hand on the rim of the bowl and pull up gently and carefully Disc Operation 6 When using your large bowl only position the stem adapter over the center of the bowl place it on the shaft and turn it until it slides into place If using the adjustable slicing disc use the rotating hub and indicator markings to select slicing thickness Using the finger holes align and insert the disc ov
11. this or any other motor driven appliance while under the influence of alcohol or other substances that affect your reaction time or perception 3 This food processor is UL listed for household use Use it only for food preparation as described in the accompanying recipe and instruction book Do not use this appliance outside of its intended use 4 The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire electrical shock or personal injury or damage to your food processor 5 To avoid possible malfunction of work bowl switch never store processor with pusher assembly in locked position 6 Maximum rating of 6 5 amperes is based on attachment that draws greatest current Other recommended attachments may draw significantly less current NOTICE If your food processor has a plastic case it has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit in 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 defeat this safety feature SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY WARNING RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK The lightning flash with arrowhead A symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude t
12. with a spot remover and wipe with a damp sponge If any trace of the spot remains repeat the procedure and wipe the area with a damp sponge and nonabrasive cleaning powder IMPORTANT Never store any blade or disc on the motor shaft No blade or disc should be placed on the shaft except when the processor is about to be used FOR YOUR SAFETY Like all powerful electrical appliances a food processor should be handled with care Follow these guidelines to protect yourself and your family from misuse that could cause injury Handle and store metal blades and discs carefully Their cutting edges are very sharp Always place the stem adapter on the motor shaft before assembling the discs Never put blades or discs on the motor shaft until the work bowl is locked in place Always be sure that the blade or disc is down on motor shaft as far as it will go Always insert chopping blade and dough blade in the work bowl before putting ingredients in bowl When slicing or shredding food always use the pusher Never put your fingers or spatula into feed tube Always wait for the blade or disc to stop spinning before you remove the pusher assembly or cover from the work bowl Always unplug the unit before removing food cleaning or putting on or taking off parts Always remove work bowl from base of machine before you remove chopping blade or dough blade TECHNICAL DATA The motor in your food processor operates on a stan
13. NNEL ONLY FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1 Housing Base and Motor With a vertically projecting motor shaft this powerful base will process through a variety of recipes with a 1000 watt peak power induction motor 2 Touchpad Control Panel These easy to clean electronically controlled buttons feature On Off and Pulse options for every food processing function The contemporary blue LED light will indicate when the unit is powered on 3 Work Bowls Designed with maximum versatility the work bowl should be selected based on task appropriateness These nested bowls feature SealTight technology which maximizes each bowl s processing capacity ensures safe handling and keeps all the ingredients contained in the bowl you re using The bowls also include a locking feature to prevent them from coming out of position when pouring and finger recesses a for user friendliness The large and small work bowls are all made of durable polycarbonate material with convenient measurement markings b and pour spouts c 4 Work Bowl Cover with Feed Tube Work bowl cover with SealTight Advantage feature allows for maximum bowl capacity during processing and pouring To remove the work bowl cover push in the release buttons a on either side of the handle interlock b The Supreme Wide Mouth feed tube c accommodates larger ingredients and saves precutting time 5 Pusher Assembly Secured with a snap fit the small p
14. amounts of food use the smaller feed tube For cheese slicing always use the large feed tube The food will dictate the amount of pressure Use light pressure for soft foods medium pressure for medium foods and firm pressure for harder foods Always process with even pressure For julienne or matchstick cuts Place food horizontally in the feed tube and process with even pressure to create long plank like slices Replace stack of slices in feed tube vertically and process again using even pressure For round fruits or vegetables Remove a thick slice on the bottom of the food so that it sits upright in the feed tube If food does not fit in the feed tube cut in half or quarters to fit Process with even pressure For small ingredients like mushrooms radishes or strawberries Trim the ends so the food sits upright in the feed tube Take advantage of the smaller feed tube if appropriate e When slicing cheese be sure that the cheese is well chilled before slicing 10 Shredding using the Reversible Shredding Disc e Always pack food in the feed tube evenly to shred For smaller amounts of food use the smaller feed tube For cheese shredding always use the large feed tube The food will dictate the amount of pressure Use light pressure for soft foods medium pressure for medium foods and firm pressure for harder foods Always process with even pressure To shred leafy vegetables like lettuce or spinach Roll leav
15. at the bottom of the box CAREFULLY REMOVE SMALL METAL CHOPPING MIXING BLADE BY GRASPING THE CENTER WHITE HUB AND LIFTING IT STRAIGHT UP NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE AS IT IS RAZOR SHARP Then pull out the stem adaptor to the motor shaft 5 Remove the base and bowls together by grasping the handle and lifting straight up Do not rotate the bowl clockwise on the base This will cause the bowls to separate from the base 6 Place the food processor on the counter or table Read the instructions thoroughly before using the machine 7 Save the shipping cartons and plastic foam blocks You will find them very useful if you need to repack the processor for moving or other shipment Please watch the enclosed How to DVD before using the food processor NOTE Remember to return your completed product registration card with all information carefully filled out IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Always follow these safety precautions when using this appliance Getting Ready 1 2 3 Read all instructions Blades and discs are sharp Handle them carefully Always unplug from outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts before removing food and before cleaning To unplug grasp plug and pull from electrical outlet Never pull cord Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces Do not operate any appliance with damaged cord or plug or after appliance
16. dard line operating current The appropriate voltage and frequency for your machine are shown on a label on the bottom of the base An automatic temperature controlled circuit breaker in the motor ensures complete protection against motor burnout If the processor runs for an exceptionally long time when chopping mixing or kneading a thick or heavy mixture in successive batches the motor may overheat If this happens the processor will stop Turn it off and wait for the motor to cool before proceeding It will usually cool within 10 minutes In extreme cases it could take an hour Safety switches prevent the machine from operating when the work bowl or the cover is not locked into position The motor stops within seconds when the motor is turned off and when 15 the pusher assembly is removed a fast stop circuit also enables the motor to stop within seconds Cuisinart offers a Limited Three Year Warranty on the entire machine TROUBLESHOOTING Food Processing 1 Problem The food is unevenly processed Solution The ingredients should be cut evenly into 7 to 1 inch pieces before processing Process in batches to avoid overloading 2 Problem Slices are uneven or slanted Solution Place evenly cut food into the feed tube e Apply even pressure on the pusher 3 Problem Food falls over in feed tube Solution Large feed tube must be packed full for best results If processing smaller quantitie
17. e authorized accessories and replacement parts This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident misuse shipment or other ordinary household use This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages so these exclusions may not apply to you CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY California law provides that for In Warranty Service California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product A to the store where it was purchased or B to another retail store which sells Cuisinart products of the same type 18 The retail store shall then at its discretion either repair the product refer the consumer to an independent repair facility replace the product or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer s prior usage of the product If the above options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service repair replacement or refund for nonconforming products under warranty California resident
18. eal Note The seal is not removable and water will drain properly Insert the work bowls and pushers upside down for drainage Remember to unload the dishwasher carefully wherever you place sharp blades and discs To simplify cleaning rinse the work bowls cover pusher assembly and blade or disc immediately after use so food won t dry on them Be sure to place the pushers upside down for drainage If food lodges in the pusher remove it by running water through it or use a bottle brush If you wash blades and discs by hand do it carefully When handling use the plastic hubs on the blades and finger holes for the discs Avoid leaving them in soapy water where they may disappear from sight To clean the metal blade fill the work bowl with soapy water hold the blade by its plastic center and move it rapidly up and down on the center shaft of the bowl Use of a spray attachment is also effective If necessary use a brush The work bowls are made of polycarbonate plastic which is shatter resistant and heat resistant They should not be placed in a microwave oven as the aperture at the front of the pusher houses the metal rod that activates the motor The housing base may be wiped clean with a soapy non abrasive material Be sure to dry once clean Four rubber feet on the underside keep the base from moving on most work surfaces when the machine is processing heavy loads If the feet leave spots on the counter spray them
19. er the stem adapter If using the reversible shredding disc determine whether the fine or medium side will be used and use the plastic hub to twist into position on the stem adapter The finger holes may be used for removal of this disc Cover Operation 7 Place the work bowl cover onto the work bowl by positioning it directly over the bowls and push down on the front and back to lock into place Another way to put the cover on is by latching the back on first and then pushing down on the front to lock into place Be sure both front and back locks are fully engaged To remove the cover push in both sides of the release button located on the cover interlock and lift up to remove Note The work bowl cover fits locks and seals on the large bowl with any nested bowl combination The work bowl cover will become easier to engage with repeated use 8 Align pusher assembly and activating rod with the feed tube opening on the work bowl cover and slide it down completely 9 Plug the food processor into a proper electrical outlet It is now ready for use Note The bowl lid and pushers must be securely in place for the unit to operate MACHINE CONTROLS On Button The On control is a continuous button that allows the machine to run until Off is selected 1 Properly assemble and engage the machine 2 Add ingredients to the work bowl either through the feed tube or directly into the bowl 3 Press the On b
20. es together and stand up in feed tube Process with even pressure e When shredding cheese be sure that the cheese is well chilled before shredding USER GUIDE amp CAPACITY CHART YIELD PROCESS DIRECTIONS FRUITS Metal Blade Chop 1 pound 3 cups Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop process for Apples fine chop Metal Blade Pur e 1 pound 3 cups Process to pur e cooked and peeled apples for applesauce Slicing Disc Slice 1 apple cup Medium pressure Shredding Disc Shred 1 apple 4 cup Medium pressure Avocados Metal Blade Chop 1 medium 1 cup Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Metal Blade Pur e 1 medium 1 cup Cut into 1 inch pieces process to pur e Bananas Metal Blade Pur e 3 medium 1 cup Process to pur e ripe bananas Slicing Disc Slice 1 pound 2 cups Light pressure for firm bananas Berries Metal Blade Pur e 1 pint fresh 2 cups 10 Process until pur ed Strain to remove seeds Thaw ounce bag frozen 1 frozen berries before processing cups Slicing Disc Slice 1 pint 2 cups Strawberries remove stems stack berries on their side Medium pressure Coconuts Metal Blade Chop 1 medium 4 cups Cut flesh into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Process to finely chop Shredding Disc Shred 1 medium 4 cups Cut flesh to fit feed tube medium pressure Kiwis Slicing Disc Slice 2 kiwis cup Chill and peel light pressure Mangoes Metal Blade Chop 1
21. ium pressure Long shreds trim place horizontally in feed tube Medium pressure Garlic Metal Blade Chop 1 head 12 to 16 cloves Peel with machine running drop cloves through feed 1 medium clove 2 tube to finely chop teaspoon Ginger Metal Blade Chop 1 inch pieces 1 Peel cut into 2 inch pieces With machine running drop tablespoon through feed tube to finely chop Slicing Disc Slice 4 ounces 2 cup Peel place upright in feed tube Medium pressure Shredding Disc Shred 4 ounces 2 cup Peel place upright in feed tube Medium pressure Herbs Fresh Metal Blade Chop 1 cup loosely packed 1 4 Herbs work bowl and blade should be clean and cup completely dry Pulse to roughly chop Process to finely chop Keep up to 10 days in airtight bag in refrigerator Jalapefio Metal Blade Chop 1 medium pepper 3 Remove seeds and stem With machine running drop tablespoons halved pepper through feed tube to chop Slicing Disc Shred 1 medium pepper cup Remove seeds and stem Cut stem end flat to slice into rings medium pressure Place upright in feed tube for narrow slices horizontally for longer slices Leeks Metal Blade Chop 1 pound 2 cups Clean leeks trim discard dark green parts Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Slicing Disc Slice 1 pound 2 cups Clean leeks as above Place upright in feed tube medium pressure Long slices trim place lengthwise in feed tube Medium pressure Mushrooms Metal Blade Chop 1 pound
22. ll pushers spatula instruction recipe book and How to DVD CAUTION THE CUTTING TOOLS HAVE VERY SHARP EDGES To avoid injury when unpacking the parts please follow these instructions 1 Place the box on a low table or on the floor next to the kitchen counter or table where you intend to keep the food processor Be sure the box is right side up 2 Open top flaps and remove the cardboard insert and the instructional material and How to DVD You will see a rectangular block of plastic foam that holds the processor parts each fitted into cavity in the foam The spatula A and dough blade B are in cavities at one short side of the foam block Remove them first The bowl cover C and large small pushers D are in cavities at center of foam block Grasp the edge of the bowl cover and lift it straight up removing it next Lift out the large small pushers from its space under the bowl cover on the foam block The adjustable slicing disc E and reversible shredding disc F are on either long side of the foam block Slide them out of their grooves WITH GREAT CARE THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP Remove the large metal chopping mixing blade G from the foam block CAREFULLY REMOVE IT BY GRASPING THE CENTER WHITE HUB AND LIFTING IT STRAIGHT UP NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE AS IT IS RAZOR SHARP 3 Lift out the plastic foam block 4 The housing base with 12 and 4 cup work bowls and small metal chopping mixing blade are
23. medium to 1 cup Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Metal Blade Pur e 1 medium to 1 cup Cut into 1 inch pieces process to pur e Peaches Metal Blade Chop 110 2 to 2 cups Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Nectarines Metal Blade Pur e 1 Ib 2 to 2 cups Cut into 1 inch pieces peel and process to pur e Slicing Disc Slice 110 2 to 2 cups Remove pit light pressure Citrus Fruits Metal Blade Chop For medium fruit Zest use vegetable peeler to remove rind process For Lemons Limes amp 1 lemon 2 to 3 teaspoons the finest chopped zest add small amount of sugar to Oranges Zest 1 lime 1 tsp zest chop with zest Slicing Disc Slice 1 orange 1 tablespoons Trim ends place upright in feed tube Medium pressure zesi Dried sticky Metal Blade Chop 1 pound 2 cups Chill fruit Add some flour from recipe to work bowl Fruits Process using short pulses until desired consistency VEGETABLES Metal Blade Pur e 1 cup cup pur e Process to pur e cooked beans Beans Green Slicing Disc Slice 1 pound 3 cups French cut trim beans stack in feed tube horizontally Wax Light pressure Broccoli Metal Blade Chop 1 pound raw 2 cups Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Cauliflower Metal Blade Pur e 1 pound cooked 1 cup Cut into 1 inch pieces process to pur e Slicing Disc Slice Broccoli stems only Peel and trim stems Medium pressure Shredding Disc Shred Broccoli stems only Peel and trim stems Medium pressure
24. o constitute a risk of fire or electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE If you have die cast metal SSF unit for your protection it is equipped with a 3 conductor cord set that has a molded 3 prong grounding type plug tee and should be used in Grounding ug combination with a properly connected grounding type outlet as shown in Figure A If a grounding type outlet is not available an adapter Giat Gra es shown in Figure B may be obtained so that a 2 slot wall outlet can be used with a 3 prong plug As shown in Figure C the adapter must be grounded by attaching its grounding lug under the screw of the outlet cover plate NOTE Do not remove the grounding prong CAUTION Before using an adapter it must be determined that the outlet cover plate screw is properly grounded If in doubt consult a licensed electrician Never use an adapter unless you are sure it is properly grounded Note Use of an adapter is not permitted in Canada CONTENTS Important Unpacking Instructions 3 Important 5 4 1076 5 Features and Benefits 6 Assembly Instructi
25. ons 8 Machine 9 Wor BOWS sinsear spi ra 9 Machine 5 9 User Guide and Capacity 11 Cleaning and 15 For Your 15 Technical 15 16 Warranty 17 INTRODUCTION The food processor that re invented the art of food preparation once again leads the way in innovation Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Elite Collection 12 Cup Food Processor the next generation in culinary excellence Superbly designed for high performance and ease of use the Cuisinart Elite Collection 12 Cup has the power capacity versatility precision and accessories to handle any task From the two nested and sealed bowls to the adjustable slicing disc and reversible shredding disc these incredible features create multiple food processors in one All of these pioneering creative elements come together with Cuisinart s leading reputation to give you the Elite Collection 12 Cup Food Processor the finest food prep appliance for today s modern kitchen RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSO
26. ops ridges and mass of whites almost stops moving These egg whites should not be used in meringues For whipped egg whites with volume whip with whisk or electric mixer Cut very cold raw or cooked meat poultry fish into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Process for a few seconds at a time for a finer chop Check texture often to avoid overprocessing Cut very cold raw or cooked meat poultry fish into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Process continuously until desired texture Slicing cooked meat poultry be sure it is very cold Use a single chunk of meat at a time Slicing raw meat poultry cut to fit feed tube wrap in plastic to briefly freeze Raw meat is ready to slice when hard to the touch but can easily be pierced with tip of a sharp knife Slicing meats works best when semi frozen Milk Shakes Smoothies Metal Blade Chop Pur e Can make up to 16 8 ounce servings Milkshakes add ice cream first process and add milk through feed tube Smoothies add fruit first then add the liquid while processing Nuts Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Chop Pur e Slice Shred fine med pound 3 cups pound 1 cup pound 1 cup Ya pound 1 cup Pulse to chop Hardness of nut dictates amount and time of processing If either flour or sugar is added to nuts during processing they can be processed as long as possible without becoming butter Coarsely chopped nuts 6 to
27. or remove seeds and pits Food should be cut into even to 1 inch pieces Foods cut into same size pieces produce the most even results Pulse food in 1 second increments to chop For the finest chop either hold the pulse down or press ON to run the machine continuously Watch ingredients closely to achieve desired consistency and scrape the work bowl as necessary Pur eing using the Chopping Blade To pur e fresh fruits or cooked fruits vegetables ingredients should be cut into 1 inch pieces a smooth pur e is achieved easiest when all the pieces are equal in size Pulse to initially chop and then process ON until food is pur ed scrape the work bowl as 9 necessary Do not use this method to pur e cooked white potatoes see Mashed Potato recipe on page 48 To pur e solids for a soup or sauce strain the solids from the liquid and process the solids alone Add cooking liquid and process as needed Kneading using the Dough Blade or the Metal Chopping Blade e The dough blade is engineered to knead through yeast dough while the metal chopping blade is ideal for pastry doughs The pusher lock is recommended to be in the locked position when kneading dough to avoid it from moving around some vibration is still normal Dough kneading should be done in the large bowl only Slicing using the Adjustable Slicing Disc e Always pack food in the feed tube evenly to slice For smaller
28. s use the small feed tube 4 Problem Some food remains on top of the disc Solution t is normal for small pieces to remain cut remaining bits by hand and add to processed ingredients Dough Processing 1 Problem Motor slows down Solution e Amount of dough may exceed maximum capacity of your food processor Remove half and process in two batches Dough may be too wet number 10 If motor speeds up continue processing If not add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until the motor speeds up Process until dough cleans the side of the work bowl 2 Problem Blade doesn t incorporate ingredients Solution Always start the food processor before adding liquid Add liquid in a slow steady stream allowing the dry ingredients to absorb it If too much liquid is added wait until ingredients in the work bowl 16 have mixed then add remaining liquid slowly do not turn off the machine Pour liquid onto dough as it passes under feed tube opening do not pour liquid directly onto bottom of the work bowl 3 Problem Blade rises in work bowl Solution e Excessively sticky dough can cause blade to rise Reinsert blade and immediately add 2 tablespoons of flour through the feed tube while the machine is running Problem The large pusher moves when processing dough or other heavy loads Solution e The pusher lock feature located above the handle should be pulled out some vibra
29. s may also according to their preference return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or if necessary replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll free at 1 800 726 0190 Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair replacement and shipping and handling for such products under warranty BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product we suggest that you call our Cuisinart Service Center at 1 800 726 0190 before returning the product to be serviced If servicing is needed a Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location Important If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart s Authorized Service Center please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1 800 726 0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed the product is serviced with the correct parts and the product is still under warranty 2009 Conair Corporation Cuisinart is a registered trademark of the Conair Corporation 150 Milford Road East Windsor 08520 Printed in China 08CE12004
30. the end Yeast Dough Breads Metal Blade Dough Blade Mix Knead TIPS Use 34 cup warm liquid to proof 2 teaspoons dry active yeast Sugar honey aids in activating yeast so add a small amount about 1 teaspoon to the warm liquid yeast mixture when proofing Food processor can handle up to 8 cups white flour for a yeast bread dough The dough should have a soft pliable texture and feel only slightly tacky Sweet Dough Breads amp Coffee Cakes Metal Blade Dough Blade Mix Knead See TIPS above but keep in mind that sweet doughs will be rich and sticky and may not clean sides of bowl bowl may need to be scraped Sweet doughs require less kneading once the ingredients are mixed Note Use dough blade for kneading dough in the large bowl only The small bow may not be used for dough See troubleshooting for additional direction and techniques 14 CLEANING AND STORAGE Keep your Cuisinart Elite Collection 12 Cup Food Processor ready to use on the kitchen counter When not in use leave it unplugged Keep the blades and discs out of the reach of children All parts except the housing base are dishwasher safe and we recommend washing them in the dishwasher on the top rack only Due to intense water heat washing the work bowls cover and accessories on the bottom rack may cause damage over time Insert the cover with the feed tube facing up to ensure proper cleaning of the s
31. tion is normal Problem Dough doesn t clean inside of the work bowl Solution e Amount of dough may exceed maximum capacity of your food processor Remove half and process in two batches Dough may be too dry see number 9 Dough may be too wet See number 10 Problem Nub of dough forms on top of blade and does not become uniformly kneaded Solution Stop machine carefully remove dough divide it into 3 pieces and redistribute them evenly in the work bowl Problem Dough feels tough after kneading Solution Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and redistribute evenly in bowl Process 10 seconds or until uniformly soft and pliable Problem Dough is too dry Solution e While machine is running add water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough cleans the inside of the bowl Problem Dough is too wet Solution While machine is running add flour 1 tablespoon at a time until dough cleans the inside of the bowl Technical 1 Problem The motor does not start Solution There is a safety interlock to prevent the motor from starting if it is not properly assembled Make sure the work bowl and work bowl cover are securely locked into position e If you are slicing or shredding and the above solution does not work make sure that the food contents in the feed tube are cut below the maximum fill line so that the activation rod can engage the motor f the motor still
32. ube trays for individual 1 ounce portions Butter Metal Blade Chop Y pound 1 stick 7 Butter should be room temperature and cut into tablespoon size pieces Process scraping bowl as necessary Compound butters process flavoring ingredients before adding butter Pastry cut butter into small cubes freeze before using Slicing Disc Slice pound 1 stick 72 Butter should be cold not frozen medium pressure Chocolate Metal Blade Chop 1 1 4 cup grated Cut into 1 2 to 1 inch pieces or use chocolate chips Pulse to start then process to desired consistency Texture will appear more rounded than grated Shredding Disc Shred 1 ounce cup grated Chill chocolate medium to firm pressure Crumbs Bread Metal Blade Chop 12 to 14 graham wafers Break up ingredients into 1 2 to 1 inch pieces Process Cookies amp Crackers 1 cup crumbs 1 slice bread cup crumbs until fine Breadcrumbs make from fresh stale or toasted bread 13 Egg Whites Meat Poultry amp Fish Metal Blade Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc PROCESS Pur e Slice 8 egg whites 1 cup firm whites 2 pound boneless 4 cups 1 pound boneless 2 cups 1 pound boneless 2 cups DIRECTIONS Egg whites should be room temperature add 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar per white Process in an absolutely clean bowl for 1 to 2 minutes until surface devel
33. usher a inside the large pusher b allows you to accommodate ingredients of all sizes The large pusher lock c located on the handle enables it to be pulled out to lock and pushed in to unlock this feature should be used when processing heavy loads 6 Small Chopping Mixing Blade This small stainless steel blade will chop or mix anything in your small work bowl and also features the BladeLock System 7 Large Chopping Mixing Blade Stainless steel in construction this heavy duty blade will process a variety of food in your large work bowl The BladeLock System enables the blade to stay in place to prevent leaking while providing optimal pouring 8 Dough Blade Designed for superb results this blade will knead through all types of dough The dough blade can be used only in the large bowl 9 Adjustable Slicing Disc The versatile 6 in 1 disc allows for thin to thick slices with 1 to 6mm indicators This disc may be used only in the large bowl 10 Reversible Shredding Disc Provides the option of either fine or medium shredding for optimal results This disc may be used only in the large bowl 11 Stem Adapter This user friendly tool easily attaches to either disc or small chopping mixing blade to engage the motor shaft 12 Spatula Uniquely designed for use with either work bowl 13 Cord Storage not shown Keeps countertops safe and clean by conveniently wrapping excess cord under the unit
34. utton The blue LED light will illuminate and the motor will start 4 Press the Off button when finished Press down here PULSE Button The Pulse control is a momentary button that allows the machine to run only while it is being pressed This capability provides more accurate control of the duration and frequency of processing Unless otherwise specified a pulse is about one second 1 With the machine properly assembled and engaged and ingredients in the work bowl press the Pulse button repeatedly as needed The blue LED On light will be illuminated upon activation WORK BOWLS Two nested work bowls are provided for a very versatile processing experience We recommend using the work bowls in a manner that will optimize efficiency For example if your recipe requires using both bowls begin with the small bowl to minimize cleaning This way the small bowl can serve as a prep bowl to reserve chopped ingredients for a recipe A great example of this would be the Cherry Crumb Muffins recipe on page 18 Note that the bowls lock into place to pour while nested The convenient finger recesses can be used to remove the small bowl with ingredients or the bowl can remain nested during pouring or food removal Chopping certain foods may scratch or cloud the work bowl this will not affect the functionality of your work bowl MACHINE FUNCTIONS Chopping using the Chopping Blade For raw ingredients peel core and
35. will not start check the power cord and outlet 2 Problem The food processor shuts off during operation Solution e The cover may have become unlocked check to make sure it is securely in position e A safety protector in the motor prevents the motor from overheating which is caused by excessive strain Press the Off control button and wait 10 to 15 minutes to allow the food processor to cool off before resuming 3 Problem The food processor cover becomes unlatched in the back and or makes a loud noise Solution The back of the cover becoming unlatched and any related noise will not prevent the unit from working Simply push down to lock the back into position 4 Problem The motor slowed down during operation Solution This is normal as some heavier loads e g slicing shredding cheese may require the motor to work harder Simply reposition the food in the feed tube and try again e The maximum load capacity may have been exceeded Remove some of the ingredients and continue processing 5 Problem It is difficult to remove the chopping mixing blade from the work bowl Solution These innovative blades have been designed to lock in the work bowl to prevent them from falling out when emptying the contents of the bowl Using extreme care use a little extra force to remove the blade 6 Problem The food processor vibrated moved around the countertop during processing Solution
36. y will be the date of manufacture 17 If your Cuisinart Elite Collection 12 Cup Food Processor should prove to be defective within the warranty period we will repair it or if we think necessary replace it To obtain warranty service simply call our toll free number 1 800 726 0190 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 08520 To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return please enclose 10 00 for shipping and handling of the product Please pay by check or money order California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1 800 726 0190 for shipping instructions NOTE For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart product that is being returned we recommend you use a traceable insured delivery service Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us Lost and or damaged products are not covered under warranty Please be sure to include your return address daytime phone number description of the product defect product model number located on bottom of product original date of purchase and any other information pertinent to the product s return Your Cuisinart Elite Collection 12 Cup Food Processor has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use with th
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