C Fitting & Removing The Blades - Cuisinart FP16DCU Manual

C Fitting & Removing the Blades
The food processor features a unique BladeLock system, which is designed to keep the
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blade in place during processing, pouring, lifting and handling but is not permanently
attached. Handle with care.
Plug in the appliance and fi t the work bowl(s) as described in section A.
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The large chopping/mixing blade can be used with the large or medium work bowl.
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The dough blade can only be used with the large bowl.
N.B. Never put the blade on the motor spindle until the work bowl is locked in place.
Holding the central plastic stem, carefully lift and place the large chopping/mixing blade
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over the work bowl centre hub. Line up the markings on the blade hub with the motor
shaft and slide down until the blade clicks into position.
When using the small bowl, with all 3 bowls assembled, place the stem adapter over
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the motor shaft and push down. Carefully lift and place the small chopping blade over
the stem adapter, lining up the markings and push down until blade clicks into position.
N.B. Always insert the blade in the work bowl before adding ingredients.
Fit the lid and pushers as described in section A and B.
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N.B. Always wait for the blade to stop moving before removing the lid.
To remove blade, hold the central plastic stem of the blade and lift up and away from
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the motor spindle. Take great care as the blade is very sharp.
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Push down
Push
down
Large blade
Small blade
Stem Adapter