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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET FP-13D Series Cuisinart Elemental 13-Cup Food Processor with Dicing Kit ® ™ For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
- Page 2 RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM WORK BOWL CAPACITY FOOD CAPACITY Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetable or cheese 13 cups Chopped fruit, vegetable or cheese 6 cups Puréed fruit or vegetable 6 cups cooked 2 pounds Chopped or puréed meat, fish or seafood Thin liquid (e.g., dressings, soups, etc.) 8 cups Cake batter 8-inch cheesecake batter;...
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Page 3: Important Unpacking Instructions
NOTE: We recommend 3. Remove the instruction/recipe book. that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com 4. Lift out the packing material. for a fast, efficient way to complete your 5. Remove the base, the 13- and 4.5-cup work product registration. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Never pull cord. 4. The use of attachments not recommended 4. Do not use outdoors. or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock or personal injury, or damage to your 5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or food processor. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE CONTENTS OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Important Unpacking Instructions ....3 Important Safeguards........4 The lightning flash with arrowhead Features and Benefits ......6-7 symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the Accessory Storage Cases ......8 presence of uninsulated, dangerous General Assembly Instructions .... -
Page 6: Features And Benefits
The small stainless steel blade chops or Safely stores all the parts of the Dicing Kit. mixes ingredients in your small work bowl – features Cuisinart’s BladeLock System. 7. Dough Blade Designed to gently knead through all types of dough. Low speed is recommended when kneading. - Page 7 Dicing Kit 14a. 14b. 14c. 14d. 14e.
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Page 8: Accessory Storage Cases
ACCESSORY DICING KIT STORAGE CASE STORAGE CASE Operating the Lock Removing Parts To unlock, turn counterclockwise. Gently lift up 1. To open kit, turn the flat work bowl cover the transparent cover. Do not force the cover open with small pusher counterclockwise and lift when the knob is in the locked position. -
Page 9: General Assembly Instructions
Begin with the work bowl and the metal blade INSTRUCTIONS in place. Place the Flat Cover on the work bowl so that the Cuisinart logo written on the cover is face up and readable. Then turn cover Before First Use CLOCKWISE to lock into place. -
Page 10: Chopping/Mixing Blades
CHOPPING/ desired consistency and scrape the work bowl as necessary. Low speed is recommended MIXING BLADES for making doughs and batters. High speed is recommended for most other chopping, processing and slicing/shredding tasks. Blade Operation Puréeing The BladeLock feature is designed to keep the blade in place during processing, pouring, lifting, (using the Chopping/Mixing Blade) and handling tasks —... - Page 11 Large Bowl & Accessories USER GUIDE You can slice, shred and chop a multitude of vegetables and fruits in the Cuisinart Food Processor. What ® you may not know is that the food processor is the perfect tool for a number of other tasks, such as soften- ing butter, making breadcrumbs, making baby food, etc.
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Page 12: Dough Blade
FOOD TOOL SPEED DIRECTIONS Crumbs (Bread, Chopping/Mixing Blade Pulse Break into pieces. Pulse to break up, and then process until desired Cookie, Cracker, and High consistency. This will make perfect bread/cracker/chip crumbs for Chip) coating meats and fish. Processed cookies make delicious pie and cake crusts. -
Page 13: Dicing
DICING Using Dicing Kit • The dicing disc and grid make cubed pieces of Assembling the Dicer in Work Bowl fruit and vegetables. The recommended speed for dicing most fruits and vegetables is High. 1. With large work bowl on base, insert stem Use Low speed when dealing with very soft items adapter. -
Page 14: Cleaning, Storage And Maintenance
Cuisinart offers a Limited Three-Year Warranty on MAINTENANCE: Any other servicing should be the entire machine. performed by an authorized service representative. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING • Dough may be too wet (see number 8). If motor speeds up, continue processing. Food Processing If not, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the motor speeds up. Process until 1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed dough cleans the sides of the work bowl. - Page 16 • 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.
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Page 17: Warranty Information
(A) to the store where it was 13-Cup Food Processor that was purchased at retail for purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise products of the same type. -
Page 18: Recipes
RECIPES To help your Cuisinart Elemental 13 Food Processor feel right at home in your kitchen, we’ve assembled a variety of delicious recipes to get you started, from quick and easy to more complex gourmet dishes. Breakfast and brunch through dinner and dessert, these easy-to-follow recipes make sure every meal is covered. - Page 19 Potato Nachos ............................40 White Sangria ............................. 41 SOUPS & SALADS Creamy White Bean Soup......................... 42 Spring Vegetable Minestrone with Pesto ....................43 Pear and Kale Salad ........................... 44 Celery Root Salad with Tarragon Dressing ..................... 45 Potato Salad ............................... 46 MAIN COURSES &...
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Page 20: Basics
BREADCRUMBS (PLAIN AND SEASONED) There is no need to buy breadcrumbs when you can make them fresh in your Cuisinart Food Processor. ® Makes about 2 cups slices white bread 1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Arrange the bread on a sheet tray in a single layer. -
Page 21: Herb Butter
HERB BUTTER Spruce up ordinary dishes with a dab of herb butter. It can be used in plain pastas, on vegetables, or to finish simply cooked steaks, fish and chicken. Makes 1 cup small garlic clove peeled ¼ small bunch chives about 1. -
Page 22: Basil Pesto
BASIL PESTO For a spin on the traditional recipe, substitute the pine nuts in this recipe with toasted hazelnuts and the basil with 2½ ounces arugula and 1½ ounces baby spinach leaves. Makes about 11/2 cups ounces parmesan cheese 1/2- into inch cubes 1. -
Page 23: Simple Pizza And Tomato Sauce
SIMPLE PIZZA AND TOMATO SAUCE The difference between pizza sauce and tomato sauce is that pizza sauce does not need to be cooked—it cooks on the pizza in the oven, while tomato sauce simmers on the stove. Makes 7 cups pizza sauce; about 5 cups tomato sauce cans ounces each whole... -
Page 24: Peanut Butter
PEANUT BUTTER Once you discover how easy it is to make peanut butter in the Cuisinart food processor, you’ll wonder how you ever bought it jarred. ® Makes 2 cups pound about cups unsalted roasted peanuts 1. Put peanuts and salt, if using, into the large work... -
Page 25: Almond Butter
ALMOND BUTTER Try a combination of your favorite nuts to make the ultimate nut butter. Makes about 1¼ cups ounces about cups unsalted almonds 1. Put almonds, oil and salt, if using, into the large work 31/2 tablespoons grapeseed oil bowl fitted with the large chopping blade. -
Page 26: Mayonnaise
MAYONNAISE Taste the difference in homemade mayonnaise. Makes 1 cup large egg yolks ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 1. Put the egg yolks, salt, mustard, lemon juice and teaspoon dijon mustard water into the large work bowl fitted with the large teaspoon fresh lemon juice chopping blade. -
Page 27: Basic Vinaigrette
BASIC VINAIGRETTE Use this basic vinaigrette as a guide and change your vinegar/oil flavors to create exciting salads. You can add other flavors such as crushed or roasted garlic, chopped shallots, fresh or dried herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, honey, lemon juice, or flavored vinegars. ¼... -
Page 28: Caesar Dressing
CAESAR DRESSING There are many versions of this recipe, but our take is pretty close to the classic. If you prefer not to use raw egg yolks, try an egg substitute. Makes about 1 cup small garlic cloves peeled anchovy fillets 1. -
Page 29: Baby Food
BABY FOOD Any fruit or vegetable can be substituted. Add more or less liquid based on the consistency desired. Makes 2 cups pound butternut squash peeled and cut to fit feed tube 1. Insert dicing grid and blade. Dice butternut squash. tablespoons steaming liquid Steam until very tender. -
Page 30: Breakfast/Brunch
BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE Flavored cream cheese options are endless. This one’s versatile and not too sweet. 4¼ Makes 11/2 cups ounces about cups fresh blueberries 1. Put blueberries, sugar and lemon juice into a small teaspoon granulated sugar saucepan and cook over low heat until blueberries teaspoon fresh lemon juice are mostly broken down and mixture has thickened, package... -
Page 31: Morning Glory Muffins
MORNING GLORY MUFFINS Your kids will never guess that the secret ingredient in these muffins is carrots—they add the perfect sweetness. Makes 6 muffins nonstick cooking spray ¼ cup unbleached purpose 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a six-cup flour muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. -
Page 32: Banana Nut Bread
BANANA NUT BREAD Slice up this bread for a tasty breakfast on the go or for a sweet, afternoon snack. Makes one, 9-inch loaf nonstick cooking spray cups unbleached purpose 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch loaf pan flour with nonstick cooking spray. -
Page 33: Zucchini Frittata, Manchego And Ham
ZUCCHINI FRITTATA WITH MANCHEGO AND HAM This frittata is hearty enough to feed a crowd. Makes 8 servings large eggs lightly beaten and reserved in a medium bowl 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Insert dicing grid and blade. small leek washed well Dice leek and zucchini. -
Page 34: Home Fries
HOME FRIES The dicing attachment makes it easier than ever to dice a lot of potatoes evenly — in this case, just in time for breakfast. Makes about 4 cups onion halved large green bell pepper 1. Insert the dicing grid and blade. Dice onion. to fit medium feed tube and Use cleaning tool to clean grid. -
Page 35: Rustic Potato And Fennel Tart
RUSTIC POTATO AND FENNEL TART This recipe will quickly become a favorite when it comes to entertaining. It is easy to prepare and, since it’s a free-form tart, the presentation cannot be beat. Makes one 9 to 10-inch tart recipe flaky pastry dough page 1. -
Page 36: Appetizers & Drinks
HUMMUS Serve with warm pita for a satisfying snack. See tip on page 58 to learn how to make your own homemade pita using our pizza dough recipe. ¼ Makes about 21/2 cups cup fresh italian parsley leaves 1. Put the parsley, salt, lemon zest and garlic into the 1¼... -
Page 37: Guacamole
GUACAMOLE A party favorite that can easily be tweaked to your preference. Makes about 3 cups garlic clove peeled jalapeño seeded and cut into 1. Insert the large chopping blade into the large work inch pieces bowl. With the food processor running on High, drop small onion red or white ¼... -
Page 38: Fire-Roasted Salsa
FIRE-ROASTED SALSA The deep flavors of this restaurant-style salsa are addictive. Makes about 11/2 cups pound ripe tomatoes quartered 1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Put all of the small to medium onion ingredients onto the prepared baking sheet and toss. quartered Broil on High until completely charred, about 40 to jalapeño... -
Page 39: Crab Cakes
CRAB CAKES Chopping all the mix-ins for crab cakes takes no time in the food processor. Makes 12 crab cakes nonstick cooking spray ounces lump crabmeat 1. Pick through crabmeat to make sure there are no garlic clove shells; reserve in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 400°F. red bell pepper seeded and Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. -
Page 40: Potato Nachos
POTATO NACHOS Thinly sliced potatoes make a heartier, delicious base for nachos. Makes 8 servings pounds russet potatoes tablespoon extra virgin 1. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line two baking sheets with olive oil aluminum foil. Reserve. teaspoon kosher salt 2. Adjust the slicing disc to setting 3. Insert the slicing bunch green onions trimmed disc. -
Page 41: White Sangria
WHITE SANGRIA The Cuisinart dicing attachment cuts fruit into perfect bite-sized pieces for ® sangria; best part is, the prep takes no time! (750 Makes about 5 servings bottle dry white wine such as hardonnay 1. In a large pitcher or glass serving bowl, combine the ¹∕... -
Page 42: Soups/Salads
CREAMY WHITE BEAN SOUP This soup tastes even better the next day, when the flavors are given more time to develop. Makes about 8 cups ounces diced pancetta small carrots peeled and cut 1. Put a large stockpot over medium heat. Once hot, add into inch pieces pancetta and cook slowly, stirring frequently, to render... -
Page 43: Spring Vegetable Minestrone With Pesto
SPRING VEGETABLE MINESTRONE WITH PESTO This recipe contains many ingredients and requires a lot of preparation, but the dicing attachment makes it much easier than dicing by hand — and we promise the final result is worth it! 1. Prepare all ingredients before beginning recipe. akes about cups Using the slicing disc first, slice the leek and celery... -
Page 44: Pear And Kale Salad
PEAR AND KALE SALAD This salad pairs well with our Basic Vinaigrette on page 27. Makes 9 to 10 cups bunch lacinato kale ¼ small red cabbage head 1. Set slicing disc to setting 7. Insert slicing disc. Slice kale. cored and cut to fit feed tube Reserve in bowl. -
Page 45: Celery Root Salad With Tarragon Dressing
CELERY ROOT SALAD WITH TARRAGON DRESSING This salad gets better the longer you let it sit; the flavors become bolder and the celery root gets softer. Make up to a couple of days ahead to serve at a party or make to eat all week. . -
Page 46: Potato Salad
POTATO SALAD The dicing attachment creates the perfect sized pieces for potato salad. Makes about 5 cups pounds red potatoes scrubbed ¼ cup fresh italian parsley 1. Insert the dicing grid and blade. Dice potatoes. leaves loosely packed Put into a large cooking pot. Add water to 1 inch above small red onion cut into the potatoes. -
Page 47: Main Courses & Sides
POTATO PANCAKES This no-fail recipe is great for the holidays, or any time of the year. Makes twelve, 3-inch pancakes tablespoons fresh italian parsley leaves 1. Insert the small bowl with the small chopping blade. pound russet potatoes Put parsley in the bowl and process on High to chop peeled and cut to fit feed tube evenly. -
Page 48: Falafel
FALAFEL Serve with pita bread, hummus, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. Makes 8 falafel cup dried garbanzo beans soaked in cold water overnight 1. Drain the soaked garbanzo beans. Put the drained garlic clove peeled beans into the large work bowl fitted with the large small onion cut into chopping blade. -
Page 49: Chicken Burgers With Mango-Avocado Salsa
CHICKEN BURGERS WITH MANGO-AVOCADO SALSA Remaining salsa can be served with tortilla chips—you’re not going to want one bite to go to waste. Makes 6 burgers; 3 cups of salsa hicken urgers pounds boneless skinless 1. Put cut chicken thigh pieces into the freezer for chicken thighs cut into 30 minutes to slightly harden. -
Page 50: Meatballs
MEATBALLS This recipe allows you to chop and mix all of the ingredients directly in the Cuisinart food processor. ® 1½ Makes 18 meatballs pounds beef chuck cut into inch pieces 1. Put beef and pork pieces into the freezer for 30 minutes to ½... -
Page 51: Pineapple Fried Rice
PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE Try making this recipe with cauliflower—yes, cauliflower!—instead of rice. See our tip below on how to prepare. Makes 5 1/2 cups garlic clove peeled inch piece fresh ginger 1. Insert the large chopping blade into the large workbowl. peeled and halved With the food processor running on High, drop the garlic small onion... -
Page 52: Ratatouille
RATATOUILLE Make this summer stew when vegetables are abundant in the garden. Makes about 6 cups zucchini about pound eggplant about pound 1. Insert the dicing grid and blade. Dice zucchini, onion trimmed and halved eggplant and onion. Use cleaning tool to clean grid. tablespoons olive oil Reserve in bowl. -
Page 53: Brussels Sprouts With Lardons
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LARDONS Slicing the Brussels sprouts (and any other ingredient) in the food processor ensures they will all cook evenly. Makes 3 cups pound brussels sprouts cleaned and root end trimmed 1. Adjust the slicing disc to setting 5. Insert slicing disc. pound slab bacon cut into Slice Brussels sprouts. -
Page 54: Cauliflower-Crust Pizza
CAULIFLOWER-CRUST PIZZA Try this cauliflower crust as a gluten-free alternative. Makes 8 servings rust head about pound 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with cauliflower florets only parchment paper. Set aside. large eggs 2. Put cauliflower florets into the large work bowl fitted ¾... -
Page 55: Sausage Rolls
SAUSAGE ROLLS The taste of homemade sausage surpasses the taste of prepackaged and is very easy to make in the Cuisinart food processor. Cook it “loose” on the ® stovetop to add to any pasta or sauce dish, or make New York City-style sausage rolls using pizza dough and sauce like we do here. -
Page 56: Breads & Doughs
CLASSIC WHITE BREAD Fresh homemade bread is very simple to make with your Cuisinart Food Processor. ® 2¼ Makes two, 1-pound loaves teaspoons packet active dry yeast 1. In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, dissolve yeast and teaspoons granulated sugar sugar in warm water. -
Page 57: Buttery Dinner Rolls
BUTTERY DINNER ROLLS Fresh from the oven, warm rolls make any dinner extra special. ¹∕ ³ Makes 12 rolls cup whole milk tablespoons unsalted butter 1. In a small saucepan, combine the milk, butter and plus more for pan sugar. Warm over low heat until the butter is melted. tablespoons granulated sugar Remove from heat and reserve. -
Page 58: Pizza Dough
PIZZA DOUGH For more pizza recipes, go to Cuisinart.com. 2¼ Makes three, 12-inch pizzas teaspoons packet active dry yeast 1. Put the yeast, warm water and sugar into a 2-cup cup warm water measuring cup. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. -
Page 59: Flaky Pastry Dough
FLAKY PASTRY DOUGH This versatile dough can be used for sweet or savory treats. Makes two, single-crust 9-inch tarts or one, cups unbleached purpose flour double-crust pie teaspoon kosher salt 1. Put the flour and salt into the large work bowl fitted tablespoons sticks with the large chopping blade. -
Page 60: Tropical Fruit Salad
TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD Eat this fruit salad on its own or over waffles or ice cream. It’s also a great base for adult beverages mixed with club soda and rum. Makes 5 cups kiwis peeled bananas halved 1. Insert the dicing grid and blade. On Low, dice the small papaya peeled and kiwi. -
Page 61: Apple Tart
APPLE TART This classic French dessert is a sure way to impress guests. Makes one, 9-inch tart recipe flaky pastry dough page 1. Insert dicing grid and blade. Dice 3 apples. Put apples apples about pounds into a medium saucepan with the butter, sugar and your choice peeled halved... -
Page 62: Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD The zucchini keeps this quick bread very moist, without much added fat. Makes one, 9-inch loaf nonstick cooking spray 1¾ cups unbleached purpose 1. Preheat oven to 325° F. Lightly coat a 9-inch loaf pan flour with cooking spray. -
Page 63: Pecan Shortbread Linzer Cookies
PECAN SHORTBREAD LINZER COOKIES These cookies can be cut into any shape, making them perfect for any holiday. Makes 45 cookie sandwiches cup toasted pecan halves ¼ cup granulated sugar 1. Put the pecans and sugar into the large work bowl cups unbleached purpose fitted with the large chopping blade. -
Page 64: Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
STRAWBERRY FROZEN YOGURT Substitute your favorite frozen fruit if desired; plus, top with fresh fruit diced in your Cuisinart food processor. ® Makes 2 cups cups frozen strawberries cup yogurt plain or lowfat 1. Put the strawberries into the large work bowl fitted tablespoon agave nectar with the large chopping blade. - Page 65 NOTES:...
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