Cuisinart FP-1300WS SERIES Instruction And Recipe Booklet page 17

Dough Kneading
1. Problem: Motor slows down.
Solution:
• Amount of dough may exceed maximum
capacity of your food processor. Remove
half and process in two batches.
• Dough may be too wet (see number 8).
If motor speeds up, continue processing.
If not, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a
time, until the motor speeds up. Process
until dough cleans the sides of the work
bowl.
2. Problem: Blade doesn't incorporate ingredients.
Solution:
• Always start the food processor before
adding liquid. Add liquid in a slow, steady
stream, or through the drizzle hole in the
pusher, allowing the dry ingredients time to
absorb it. If liquid is added too quickly,
wait until ingredients in the work bowl have
mixed, then add remaining liquid slowly
(do not turn off the machine). Pour liquid
onto dough as it passes under feed tube
opening; do not pour liquid directly onto
bottom of
the work bowl.
3. Problem: Blade rises in work bowl.
Solution:
• Excessively sticky dough can cause blade
to rise. Carefully reinsert blade and immedi-
ately add 2 tablespoons of flour through the
feed tube while the machine is running.
4. Problem: Dough doesn't clean inside of the
work bowl.
Solution:
• Amount of dough may exceed maximum
capacity of your food processor. Remove
half and process in two batches.
• Dough may be too dry (see number 7).
• Dough may be too wet (see number 8).
5. Problem: Nub of dough forms on top of
blade and does not become uniformly
kneaded.
Solution:
• Stop machine, carefully remove dough,
divide it into 3 pieces and redistribute them
evenly in the work bowl.
6. Problem: Dough feels tough after kneading.
Solution:
• Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and redistrib-
ute evenly in bowl. Process 10 seconds or
until uniformly soft and pliable.
7. Problem: Dough is too dry.
Solution:
• While machine is running, add water,
1 tablespoon at a time, until dough cleans
the inside of the bowl.
8. Problem: Dough is too wet.
Solution:
• 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.
• If the motor still will not start, check the
power cord and outlet.
2. Problem: The food processor shuts off
during operation.
Solution:
• The cover may have become unlocked;
check to make sure it is securely in position.
• A safety protector in the motor prevents the
motor from overheating, which is caused
by excessive strain. Press the Off control
button and wait 10 minutes to allow the food
processor to cool off before resuming.
3. Problem: The motor slowed down during
operation.
Solution:
• This is normal as some heavier loads
(e.g., slicing/shredding cheese) may require
the motor to work harder. Simply reposition
the food in the feed tube and try again.
• The maximum load capacity may have been
exceeded. Remove some of the ingredients
and continue processing.
4. Problem: The food processor vibrated/moved
around the countertop during processing.
Solution:
• Make sure the rubber feet at the bottom of
the unit are clean and dry. Also make sure
that the maximum load capacity is not being
exceeded.
• This is normal as some heavier loads
(e.g., slicing/shredding cheese) may require
the motor to work harder.
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