Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FP-12 Cuisinart
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12-Cup Cuisinart Elite Collection ™ Food Processor FP-12 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always r ead the instruction book carefully before using.
FOOD CAP ACITY 12-CUP WORKBOWL CAP ACITY 4-CUP WORKBOWL Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetables or cheese 12 cups N/A Chopped fruit, vegetables or cheese 9 cups 3 cups Puréed fruit, vegetables or cheese 10 cups cooked 6 cups puréed 3 cups cooked 1½ cups puréed Chopped or puréed meat, fish, seafood 2 pounds ½ pound Thin liquid* (e.
3 IMPOR T ANT UNP ACKING 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 , lar ge and sm.
4 IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS Always follow these safety precautions when using this appliance. Getting Ready 1. Read all instructions. 2. Blades and discs are sharp. Handle them carefully . 3. Always unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, before removing food and before cleaning.
W ARNING 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 P ARTS INSIDE REP AIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUT.
6 FEA TURES 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 .
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Large Bowl & accessories Small Bowl & accessories 8 ASSEMBL Y 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).
Press down here 9 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.
10 necessary . Do not use this method to purée cooked white potatoes. (see Mashed Potato recipe on page 48.) • T o purée solids for a soup or sauce: strain the solids from the liquid and process the solids alone. Add cooking liquid and process as needed.
11 FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS FRUITS Apples Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Chop Purée Slice Shred 1 pound = 3 cups 1 pound = 3 cups 1 apple = ¾ cup 1 apple = ¾ cup Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop – process for fine chop.
12 FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Celery Metal Blade Slicing Disc Chop Slice 2 medium stalks = ½ cup 2 medium stalks = ½ cup Cut into 1 inch pieces; pulse to chop to desired consistency .
13 FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Radishes Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Chop Slice Shred ½ pound = 1½ cups ½ pound = 1½ cups ½ pound = 1½ cups Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Process to finely chop. T rim ends; firm pressure.
14 FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Egg Whites Metal Blade Chop 8 egg whites = 1 cup firm whites Egg whites should be room temperature; add 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar per white. Process in an absolutely clean bowl for 1 to 2½ minutes until surface develops ridges and mass of whites almost stops moving.
15 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 .
16 the pusher assembly is removed, a fast-stop circuit also enables the motor to stop within seconds. Cuisinart offers a Limited Three-Y ear W arranty on the entire machine. TROUBLESHOOTING Food Processing 1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed Solution: • The ingredients should be cut evenly into ½- to 1-inch pieces before processing.
17 T echnical 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.
18 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.
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