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FP8U

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  • Page 1 Easy Prep Pro FP8U...
  • Page 2 Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped. Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (refer to “UK After Sales.)
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Easy Prep Pro. For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen equipment. All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long life, and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance day after day.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Description ................5 Safety Cautions & Wiring Instructions ..........6 Before First Use .................. 8 1 Selecting the Work Bowl ............... 8 2 Selecting the Blade/Disc ..............9 3 Setting Up the Food Processor Fitting and Removing the Large Work Bowl ..............Fitting and Removing the Large Chopping/Mixing Blade .........
  • Page 5: Product Description

    Product Description Pusher Accessory Feed Tube Work Bowl Cover Small Chopping/ Rubber Seal Mixing Blade Small Work Bowl (max 0.7L) Large Chopping/ Mixing Blade Large Work Bowl (max 1.9L) Medium Slicing & Fine Slicing & Fine Medium Grating/ Grating/Shredding Disc Shredding Disc Housing Base Control Buttons...
  • Page 6: Safety Cautions & Wiring Instructions

    Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recom- mended by Cuisinart. To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in water or other liquids.
  • Page 7 UK Wiring Instructions The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour marking identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N...
  • Page 8: Before First Use

    Retain the plastic casings for safe storage. Before using your Cuisinart Easy Prep Pro for the first time, wash the large and small work bowls, work bowl cover, pusher accessory, chopping/mixing blades, and both slicing/ grating discs.
  • Page 9: Selecting The Blade/Disc

    Selecting the Blade/Disc For chopping, mixing, blending and puréeing use the chopping/mixing blades. The large chopping/mixing blade can only be used with the large work bowl. The small chopping/mixing blade can only be used with the small work bowl. For slicing and grating/shredding use one of the reversible discs. Use one disc for fine slicing (2mm) and fine grating/shredding.
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Food Processor

    Setting Up the Food Processor Fitting and Removing the Large Work Bowl Place the food processor base on a dry, flat, sturdy surface. Place the large work bowl over the motor spindle, ensuring that the handle of the bowl is positioned to the right of the centre. Turn the work bowl in a clockwise direction until it locks into position on the housing base.
  • Page 11: C Fitting And Removing The Reversible Slicing And Grating/Shredding Discs

    Fitting and Removing the Reversible Slicing & Grating/Shredding Discs The reversible slicing and grating/shredding discs can only be used with the large work bowl. Set up the large work bowl as directed in 3A. Choose the desired disc and place it on the motor spindle, ensuring the text for the function you wish to use is facing upwards on the disc (see section 2 for your reference).
  • Page 12: D Setting Up The Small Work Bowl And Chopping/Mixing Blade

    Setting Up the Small Work Bowl & Chopping/Mixing Blade The small chopping/mixing blade can only be used with the small work bowl. Set up the large work bowl as directed in 3A. Place the rubber seal around the circumference of the small bowl, ensuring the lip of the band covers the top of the bowl.
  • Page 13: Machine Controls

    Machine Controls High and Low Control Buttons The ‘HIGH’ or ‘LOW’ controls are buttons that allow the machine to run until ‘OFF’ is selected. Properly assemble the machine. Add ingredients to the work bowl, either through the feed tube or directly into the bowl. Ensure the work bowl cover is correctly fitted.
  • Page 14: Machine Functions A Chopping

    Machine Functions Chopping You can use your machine for a wide range of chopping tasks, including chopping meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, cheeses and nuts. Set up your chosen bowl and the appropriate mixing/chopping blade. For raw ingredients: peel, core and/or remove seeds and pips. For best results ensure that the pieces of food you add to the work bowl are approximately the same size, i.e.
  • Page 15: D Slicing

    Slicing Use the slicing discs for perfect 2mm or 4mm slices. Set up your chosen slicing disc with the large work bowl and fit the work bowl cover. Turn the machine onto ‘HIGH’ . Ensure the pusher accessory is removed, then place the food into the feed tube. For best results, always pack food evenly into the tube.
  • Page 16: Cleaning & Maintenance

    Cleaning & Maintenance When not in use, leave your food processor unplugged. Keep the blades and discs out of the reach of children. All parts except the housing base are dishwasher safe. We recommend washing them in the dishwasher on the top rack. Due to intense water heat, washing the work bowl(s), cover and accessories on the bottom rack may cause damage over time.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Q The food is unevenly processed. A: The ingredients should be cut evenly into 2.5cm pieces before processing. A: Process in batches to avoid overloading. Q: Slices are uneven or slanted. A: Place evenly cut food, cut side down, into the feed tube. Apply even pressure on the pusher accessory.
  • Page 18 Q: Liquid is leaking from the small bowl into the large work bowl beneath A: Check that the rubber seal is correctly fitted on the small work bowl. A: Check that the maximum liquid fill mark has not been exceeded. If you are processing liquid above the maximum fill line then it is possible for liquid to leak down through the central spindle.
  • Page 19: Uk Guarantee

    UK Guarantee This Cuisinart Food Processor has a 5 year guarantee for domestic use. The guarantee covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the event of alteration or repair by unauthorised persons.
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