Cleaning & Maintenance - Cuisinart FP16DCU Manual

The motor slowed down during operation
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The maximum load capacity may have been exceeded. Remove some of the ingredients
and continue processing.
It is diffi cult to remove the chopping/mixing blade from the work bowl
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These blades have been designed to lock in the work bowl to prevent them from falling
out when emptying the contents of the bowl. Using extreme care, use a little extra force
to remove the blade.
The food processor vibrated/moved around the worktop during processing
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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.
The large pusher falls out when the bowl is turned upside down
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The interlock system, located above the handle, should be pulled out.
Cleaning & Maintenance
When not in use, leave your Food Processor unplugged.
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Do not leave the pushers locked into position when storing the Food Processor otherwise
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you may damage the locking mechanism.
This Food Processor includes a storage case with lock for safekeeping of blades and discs.
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Keep the blades and discs out of the reach of children.
All parts except the housing base are dishwasher proof. We recommend washing
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parts in the dishwasher on the top rack. Due to intense water heat, washing the work
bowl(s), lid and accessories on the bottom rack may cause damage over time. Insert the
work bowl(s) and pushers upside down for drainage. Take extra care when loading and
unloading blades and discs in the dishwasher.
To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl(s), lid, pusher assembly and blade or disc
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immediately after use so food does not dry on them.
Openings at the bottom of the large pusher provide drainage and make cleaning easy. If
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food lodges in the pusher, remove it by running water through it or use a bottle brush.
If you wash blades and discs by hand, do it carefully. When handling, use the plastic
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hubs on the blades and fi nger holes for the discs. Avoid leaving them in soapy water
where they may disappear from sight. To clean the metal blade, fi ll the work bowl(s)
with soapy water, hold the blade by its plastic centre and move it rapidly up and down
on the centre shaft of the bowl.
The work bowl(s) should not be placed in a microwave oven, as the aperture at the front
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of the pusher houses the metal rod that activates the motor.
Chopping certain foods may scratch or cloud the work bowl(s).
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Do not use abrasive cleaners on the housing base, simply wipe with a damp cloth and
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dry thoroughly. Apply any cleaning agent to the cloth, not the base.
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