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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet ™ FP-12C 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 (3 L) WORKBOWL 4-cup (1 L) WORKBOWL Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetables or cheese 12 cups (3 L) Chopped fruit, vegetables or cheese 9 cups (2.25 L) 3 cups (750 ml) Puréed fruit, vegetables or cheese 10 cups (2.50 L) cooked 3 cups (750 ml) cooked...
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Page 3: Important Unpacking Instructions
CAREFULLY REMOVE SMALL METAL INSTRUCTIONS CHOPPING/MIXING BLADE BY GRASPING THE CENTRE WHITE HUB AND LIFTING IT STRAIGHT UP. NEVER This package contains a Cuisinart Elite TOUCH THE BLADE, AS IT IS RAZOR ™ Collection 12-Cup (3 L) Food Processor and SHARP. -
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 (3 L) 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 6. Small Chopping/Mixing Blade This small stainless steel blade will chop or mix anything in your small work bowl and 1. Housing Base and Motor also features the BladeLock System. With a vertically projecting motor shaft, this powerful base will process through a 7. -
Page 8: Assembly Instructions, Diagram
Handle with Before first use care. ™ Before using your Cuisinart Elite Collection Note: The chopping/mixing blades 12-Cup (3 L) Food Processor for the first time, should not be removed with liquid wash the work bowls, work bowl cover, pusher... -
Page 9: Machine Controls
To remove the cover, WORK BOWLS push in both sides of the Two nested work bowls are provided for a very release button (located versatile processing experience. We recommend on the cover interlock) using the work bowls in a manner that will and lift up to remove. - Page 10 Kneading Shredding (using the Reversible (using the Dough Blade or Shredding Disc) the Metal Chopping Blade) • Always pack food in the feed tube evenly to shred. For smaller amounts of food, use the • The dough blade is engineered to knead smaller feed tube.
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Page 11: User Guide And Capacity Chart
USER GUIDE & CAPACITY CHART FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS FRUITS Metal Blade Chop 1 pound = 3 cups (750 ml) Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; pulse to chop – process for fine chop. Apples Metal Blade Purée 1 pound = 3 cups (750 ml) Process to purée cooked and peeled apples for applesauce. - Page 12 FOOD TOOL YIELD DIRECTIONS PROCESS Celery Metal Blade Chop 2 medium stalks = ½ cup (125 ml) Cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces; pulse to chop to desired consistency. Slicing Disc Slice 2 medium stalks = ½ cup (125 ml) Trim;...
- Page 13 FOOD TOOL YIELD DIRECTIONS PROCESS Radishes Metal Blade Chop ½ pound = 1½ cups (375 ml) Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; pulse to chop. Process to finely chop. Slicing Disc Slice ½ pound = 1½ cups (375 ml) Trim ends; firm pressure. Shredding Disc Shred ½...
- Page 14 FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Egg Whites Metal Blade Chop 8 egg whites = 1 cup (250 ml) Egg whites should be room temperature; add firm whites 1 teaspoon (5 ml) 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.
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Page 15: Cleaning And Storage
No blade or disc should be circuit also enables the motor to stop within placed on the shaft except when the processor is seconds. about to be used. Cuisinart offers a Limited Three-Year Warranty on the entire machine. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 3. Problem: Blade rises in work bowl Solution: Food Processing • Excessively sticky dough can cause blade 1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed to rise. Reinsert blade and immediately add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of flour through Solution: the feed tube while the machine is •... - Page 17 Technical Problem: It is difficult to remove the chopping/mixing blade from the work bowl. Problem: The motor does not start. Solution: Solution: • These innovative blades have been • There is a safety interlock to prevent the designed to lock in the work bowl to motor from starting if it is not properly prevent them from falling out when assembled.
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Page 18: Warranty Information
WARRANTY underside of the base of the product. The product date code is a 4 or 5 digit number. We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be Example, 90630 would designate year, month free of defects in material or workmanship &... - Page 19 ©2010 Cuisinart Cuisinart® is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 100 Conair Parkway Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 0L2 Printed in China 09CUI-C009 G IB-8477B-CAN-A...
- Page 20 Recipe Booklet ™ ELITE COLLECTION 12-CUP FOOD PROCESSOR...
- Page 21 RECIPES To help you feel right at home with your new Cuisinart Elite Collection ™ 12-Cup Food Processor 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, every meal is covered with these easy-to-follow recipes.
- Page 22 BREAKFAST & BRUNCH Mixed Mushroom and Red Pepper Frittata ....... 17 White and Sweet Potato Hash with Fennel .
- Page 23 Raspberry Sauce ........... . . 46 ® Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart. Any trademarks or service marks of third parties used herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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Page 24: Basics
BASIC FRESH BREADCRUMBS There is no need to buy breadcrumbs when you can make them in no time with your Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Makes 1¹⁄ ³ cups (325 ml) Approximate preparation time: Less than one minute, plus 35 minutes for baking SLICES WHITE BREAD Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). -
Page 25: Gorgonzola Butter
It is also delicious on a baked potato or steamed vegetables. Makes 1 roll compound butter, 16 slices Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work (½ TABLESPOONS bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Add the butter and (125 STICK UNSALTED... -
Page 26: Sweet And Sour Marinade
Makes 1 cup (250 ml) Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small ¼ RED WINE work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Add the VINEGAR vinegar, mustard, parsley and remaining herbs and... -
Page 27: Basic Mayonnaise
Approximate preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl LARGE EGG YOLKS of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Process the egg yolks, salt, mustard and lemon juice until smooth, about 30 seconds. With ¼... -
Page 28: Basil Pesto
Makes about 2 cups (500 ml) Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large OUNCES work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. With the EGGIANO ARMIGIANO ½-... -
Page 29: Simple Tomato Sauce
½ TABLESPOON EXTRA Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ® work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Add the GARLIC CLOVES onion and pulse to chop, about 10 times. Put the olive ¾ (3.75... -
Page 30: Hollandaise Sauce
Makes about 2 cups (500 ml) Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work OUNCES SHALLOTS bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Add the shallots, OR GREEN ONIONS TRIMMED AND CUT INTO INCH gherkins and parsley and pulse to chop, about 15 pulses. -
Page 31: Pizza Dough
( 41° 46°C.) minutes. Insert the dough blade into the large work 3¹⁄ ³ (825 CUPS UNBLEACHED ® bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor and add the fl our PURPOSE FLOUR and salt. ½ TABLESPOON KOSHER SALT With machine running, pour the liquid slowly through... -
Page 32: Pasta Dough
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large (500 CUPS UNBLEACHED work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Add both PURPOSE FLOUR (250 fl ours and salt to work bowl and pulse 5 to 6 times to... -
Page 33: Basic Flaky Pastry Dough
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes resting time Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl ® of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Add the fl our, salt and baking OR A ONE CRUST PIE powder and process for 10 seconds to sift. Add the well-chilled 1½... -
Page 34: Pâte Brisée
(500 CUPS UNBLEACHED Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large PURPOSE FLOUR ® work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Add the TEASPOON TABLE SALT (½ fl our and salt and process for 10 seconds to sift. Evenly... -
Page 35: Pâte Sucrée
(500 CUPS UNBLEACHED Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large PURPOSE FLOUR ® work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Add the TABLESPOONS GRANULATED SUGAR fl our, sugar and salt and process for 10 seconds to sift. ½... -
Page 36: Breakfast & Brunch
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). CUT INTO INCH CUBES (1.25 Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small GARLIC CLOVES ® work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor and process (227 OUNCES CREMINI the Parmesan until fi nely chopped; remove and reserve. MUSHROOMS... -
Page 37: White And Sweet Potato Hash With Fennel
FRESH PARSLEY Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work SMALL ONION CUT INTO (2.5 ® bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Chop the parsley, INCH PIECES (500 about 15 seconds; remove and reserve. Add the onions POUND... -
Page 38: Appetizers
(1.25 Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large CUT INTO INCH CUBES ® work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Process the TABLESPOONS FRESH Parmesan until fi nely chopped; remove and reserve. MINT Add the fresh herbs to the work bowl; pulse to chop, ¼... -
Page 39: Chunky Guacamole
Makes 3 cups (750 ml) Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large GARLIC CLOVE work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. With the ½ JALAPEÑO PEPPER (2.5... -
Page 40: Hummus
Makes 2 cups (500 ml) Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large ¼ FRESH TALIAN work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Process the PARSLEY LEAVES ½ parsley, lemon zest, salt, and garlic together, about... -
Page 41: Three Tomato Salsa
Serve warm tortilla chips alongside this fresh and tangy salsa. Makes 2 cups (500 ml) Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large SPRIGS FRESH CILANTRO work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Place the ½ SMALL IDALIA ONION (2.5... -
Page 42: Classic Bruschetta
GARLIC CLOVES Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work (250 FRESH BASIL ® bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor and process the (1 L) CUPS TOMATOES (2.5 garlic until fi nely chopped. Add the basil to the work bowl... -
Page 43: Caramelized Onion, Steak And Gruyère Quesadillas
Approximate preparation time: 1 hour 40 minutes Insert the slicing disc, adjusted to 3mm, into the large 1½ (750 POUNDS YELLOW work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor, and slice ONIONS ¼ the onions. Place a large skillet over medium-low heat... -
Page 44: Soups
Insert the reversible shredding disc assembly on the (115 OUNCES HEDDAR medium shredding side into the large work bowl of the GARLIC CLOVES ® Cuisinart Food Processor and shred the cheese. Remove SMALL ONION CUT INTO (2.5 and reserve. Insert the large metal chopping blade. With INCH... -
Page 45: Simple Tomato Soup
MEDIUM CARROTS CUT INTO large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of (2.5 INCH PIECES ® the Cuisinart Food Processor. Add the onion and pulse CELERY STALK CUT INTO (2.5 INCH PIECES to chop, about 10 pulses. Add the carrots and celery to TABLESPOONS the work bowl and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses. -
Page 46: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large MEDIUM LARGE ONIONS ® work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Add the (2.5 INTO INCH PIECES onions and pulse to chop, about 8 to 10 pulses. -
Page 47: French Onion Soup
Makes 20 servings Approximate preparation time: about 2½ hours Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into (1.8 POUNDS YELLOW the large work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor ONIONS PEELED (250 ) (½... -
Page 48: Salads
CELERY STALKS CUT INTO (2.5 Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large INCH PIECES ® work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Add the MEDIUM CARROTS ABOUT (115 OUNCES CUT INTO celery, carrots, onion, parsley and scallions and pulse to (2.5... -
Page 49: Classic Coleslaw
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into CORED AND QUARTERED ½ ® the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor and HEAD RED CABBAGE CORED AND HALVED slice both cabbages. Remove and place in a large mixing ½... -
Page 50: Entrées
QUARTERS 10 minutes plus 75 minutes for cooking ¼ LOOSELY PACKED Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large PARSLEY LEAVES work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Put the SLICE DAY OLD FIRM BREAD TORN INTO PIECES onion, parsley, bread, meat, dry milk, salt and spices ¾... -
Page 51: Chicken Marsala
This elegant meal is easy enough to prepare any night of the week. Makes 8 servings Approximate preparation time: 30 to 35 minutes Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 2mm, into the LEEKS WHITE PARTS ONLY large work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor, and (227 OUNCES BABY PORTO slice the leeks. -
Page 52: Crab Cakes
RED BELL PEPPER ABOUT Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large (200 OUNCES CUT INTO work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. With the INCH PIECES machine running, drop the garlic through the small feed GREEN ONIONS CUT INTO (2.5... -
Page 53: Sides
(2.5 CUT INTO INCH Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large PIECES ® work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. With the 1½ TABLESPOONS machine running, drop the garlic through the feed tube NONFAT DRIED MILK to chop. Add the onion, dried milk, parsley, basil, celery... -
Page 54: Mashed Potatoes
Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender. GOLD POTATOES PEELED AND (2.5 CUT INTO INCH Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small PIECES work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Add the CHIVES TRIMMED DRIED WELL AND CUT INTO INCH chives and pulse to fi... -
Page 55: Breads
CLASSIC CUISINART ® WHITE BREAD Spoil your family with homemade bread. Makes 18 servings (two 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13 cm) loaves, 1¼ pounds (625 g) each) Approximate preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes, 2¼ TEASPOONS ACTIVE plus 2½ hours rising and resting, 35 minutes baking,... -
Page 56: Classic Cuisinart Wheat Bread
® CLASSIC CUISINART WHEAT BREAD The nutty fl avour of whole wheat makes this bread a favourite. Makes 12 servings (one 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13 cm) loaf) Approximate preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes, plus 2½ hours rising and resting, 35 minutes baking, 2¼... -
Page 57: Buttery Dinner Rolls
Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let stand 3 to 5 ¼ GRANULATED minutes, or until mixture is foamy. Put the fl our into the SUGAR large work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor fi tted TEASPOON FINE SEA with the dough blade and process for 10 seconds. -
Page 58: Popovers
UNBLEACHED Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large PURPOSE FLOUR ¾ (175 ® work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Add the PLUS TEASPOONS fl our, milk, eggs, butter and salt and process ingredients EVAPORATED MILK together until completely smooth, about 20 to 30 LARGE EGGS seconds. -
Page 59: Desserts
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl ½ TEASPOON SALT ® of the Cuisinart Food Processor. Cut each block of cream LARGE EGGS cheese into 6 pieces and place into the work bowl; pulse 10 ROOM TEMPERATURE times and then process for 45 seconds. -
Page 60: Apple Crumb Pie & Crumb Pie Topping
VANILLA Chill in refrigerator for about 20 minutes. PASTE Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into ½ (125 GRANULATED the large work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor SUGAR and slice the apples. TABLESPOONS APRICOT JAM In a large bowl, toss the apples, lemon juice, vanilla... -
Page 61: Banana Cream Pie & Chocolate Cookie Crust
RECIPE LIGHTER ASTRY REAM PAGE Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor and slice the bananas. Gently fold the bananas and cinnamon into the prepared lighter pastry cream. Pour the banana pastry cream into the baked, cooled cookie crust and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. -
Page 62: Pastry Cream
TEASPOON SALT Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large ½ TABLESPOON PURE work bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Add the VANILLA EXTRACT yolks, cornstarch and remaining sugar, process for LARGE EGG YOLKS 1 minute until mixture is light and thick. -
Page 63: Deep Chocolate Layer Cake & Cream Cheese Frosting
PIECES Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl 1½ (375 ) (¾ CUPS POUND of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Add the cream cheese, (375 ) ; 3 STICKS UNSALTED butter, sugar and salt; pulse 2 to 3 times and then process until... -
Page 64: Dessert Crêpes With Berries
ATTER Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl LARGE EGGS ® of the Cuisinart Food Processor. With the machine running, add the eggs to the work bowl. Stir together the fl our, salt and sugar ¾... -
Page 65: Raspberry Sauce
Makes 2 cups (500 ml) Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work (750 CUPS FROZEN RASP bowl of the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. Add both BERRIES THAWED (250 raspberries and process for 15 seconds. Add remaining...