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INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
Recipe
Booklet
Reverse Side
FP-12 Series
12-Cup Cuisinart Elite Collection
Food Processor
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side FP-12 Series 12-Cup Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor ™ For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
  • Page 2 RECOmmENdEd maxImUm wORK BOwL CaPaCITIES FOOD CAPACITY CAPACITY 12-CUP WORKBOWL 4-CUP WORKBOWL Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetables or cheese 12 cups Chopped fruit, vegetables or cheese 9 cups 3 cups Puréed fruit, vegetables or cheese 10 cups cooked 3 cups cooked 6 cups puréed 1½...
  • Page 3: Important Unpacking Instructions

    CaREFULLY REmOVE SmaLL mETaL INSTRUCTIONS CHOPPING/mIxING BLadE BY GRaSPING THE CENTER wHITE HUB aNd LIFTING IT STRaIGHT UP. NEVER This package contains a Cuisinart Elite TOUCH THE BLadE, aS IT IS RaZOR Collection 12-Cup Food Processor and the ™ SHaRP. Then pull out the stem adaptor to accessories for it: the motor shaft.
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or 4. The use of attachments not recommended counter, or touch hot surfaces. or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, 6. Do not operate any appliance with electrical shock or personal injury, or damaged cord or plug, or after appliance damage to your food processor.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3-conductor Superbly designed for high performance and cord set that has a molded ease of use, the Cuisinart Elite Collection ™ 3-prong grounding-type plug, 12-Cup has the power, capacity, versatility, and should be used in precision, and accessories to handle any task.
  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    FEaTURES aNd BENEFITS 7. Large Chopping/mixing Blade Stainless steel in construction, this heavy- duty blade will process a variety of food in 1. Housing Base and motor your large work bowl. The BladeLock System With a vertically projecting motor shaft, enables the blade to stay in place to prevent this powerful base will process through a leaking, while providing optimal pouring.
  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions, Diagram

    – but is not permanently attached. Handle with Before first use care. always check to be sure the blade Before using your Cuisinart Elite Collection ™ is securely locked before turning the 12-Cup Food Processor for the first time, wash bowl upside down.
  • Page 9: Machine Controls

    PULSE Button If using the reversible shredding disc, determine whether the fine or medium side The Pulse control is a momentary button that will be used and use the plastic hub to allows the machine to run only while it is being twist into position on the stem adapter.
  • Page 10 Shredding (using the Reversible necessary. Do not use this method to purée cooked white potatoes. (see Mashed Potato Shredding disc) recipe on page 48.) • Always pack food in the feed tube evenly to • To purée solids for a soup or sauce: strain shred.
  • Page 11: User Guide And Capacity Chart

    USER GUIdE & CaPaCITY CHaRT FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS FRUITS Metal Blade Chop 1 pound = 3 cups Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop – process for fine chop. Apples Metal Blade Purée 1 pound = 3 cups Process to purée cooked and peeled apples for applesauce.
  • Page 12 FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Celery Metal Blade Chop 2 medium stalks = ½ cup Cut into 1 inch pieces; pulse to chop to desired consistency. Trim; place upright in feed tube. Medium pressure. Slicing Disc Slice 2 medium stalks = ½ cup Cucumbers Metal Blade Chop...
  • Page 13 FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Radishes Metal Blade Chop ½ pound = 1½ cups Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Process to finely chop. ½ pound = 1½ cups Trim ends; firm pressure. Slicing Disc Slice Trim ends; firm pressure. ½...
  • Page 14 FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Egg Whites Metal Blade Chop 8 egg whites = 1 cup firm Egg whites should be room temperature; add 1 whites 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.
  • Page 15: Cleaning And Storage

    CLEaNING aNd STORaGE ImPORTaNT: Never store any blade or disc on the motor shaft. No blade or disc should be Keep your Cuisinart Elite Collection 12-Cup ™ placed on the shaft except when the processor Food Processor ready to use on the kitchen is about to be used.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    (do not turn off the machine). Pour seconds. liquid onto dough as it passes under feed tube opening; do not pour liquid directly Cuisinart offers a Limited Three-Year Warranty onto bottom of the work bowl. on the entire machine. 3. Problem: Blade rises in work bowl...
  • Page 17: Warranty Information

    Problem: The food processor cover This warranty is available to consumers only. becomes unlatched in the back and or You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart makes a loud noise. Elite Collection 12-Cup Food Processor ™...
  • Page 18 Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190. handling of any Cuisinart product that is being ® Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the returned, we recommend you use a traceable, repair, replacement, and shipping and handling insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be for such products under warranty.

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