Assembly Instructions; Machine Controls; Machine Functions - Cuisinart FP-14NC SERIES Instruction And Recipe Booklet

ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Before First Use
Before using your Cuisinart ® Elite Collection 2.0
14-Cup (3.5 L) Food Processor for the first time,
wash the work bowls, work bowl cover, pusher
assembly, blades, discs, and spatula (see Cleaning
and Maintenance Instructions on page 16).
1. Place the food processor base on a dry, level
countertop with the controls facing toward
you. Do not plug the unit in until it is fully
assembled.
Note: To use the small bowl it must be
nested in the large bowl for operation.
2. With the large bowl on the base,
use the handle to turn the work bowl
counterclockwise to lock it onto the
housing base.
To use the small bowl, place your thumbs in
the finger recesses and align the large bowl
with the pour spout facing opposite the
handle. Push down to lock.
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Blade Operation
The BladeLock feature is designed to
keep the blade in place during processing,
pouring, lifting, and handling tasks — but is
not permanently attached. Handle with care.
Always check to be sure the blade is
securely locked before turning the bowl
upside down.
Note: The chopping/mixing blades should
not be removed with liquid contents above
the hub of the blade in the bowls, as this
will defeat the SealTight system.
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Large Blade Operation
With your large work bowl assembled on the
base, grasp the large chopping/mixing blade
by its hub, align it over the center of the
bowl, place it onto the shaft and turn it until it
slides into place. Firmly push down to lock.
Always check to be sure the blade is
securely locked before turning the bowl
upside down. (To remove, first take the bowl
off the base and put it on a flat surface. Rest
the heel of your hand on the rim of the bowl
and pull up gently and carefully.)
Dough Blade Operation
For use with the large bowl. Carefully lift and
place the dough blade on the shaft and turn it
until it slides into place.
Small Blade Operation
With both work bowls assembled on the
base, position the stem adapter over the
center of the bowls, place it on the shaft and
turn it until it slides into place. Grasp the
small chopping/mixing blade by its hub, place
it on the stem adapter, turning it until it slides
into place, and push down firmly to lock.
Always check to be sure the blade is
securely locked before turning the bowl
upside down. (To remove, first take the bowl
off the base and put it on a flat surface. Rest
the heel of your hand on the rim of the bowl
and pull up gently and carefully.)
Disc Operation
When using the large bowl, position the stem
adapter over the center of the bowl, place it
on the shaft and turn it until it slides into
place. If using the adjustable slicing disc, use
the rotating hub and indicator markings to
select slicing thickness. Using the plastic
hub, align and insert the disc over the stem
adapter.
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If using the reversible shredding disc, determine
whether the fine or medium side will be used and
use the plastic hub to twist into position on the
stem adapter. The plastic hub may be used for
removal of this disc.
Cover Operation
Place the work bowl cover
onto the work bowl by
positioning it directly over the
bowls, and push down on the
front and back to lock into
place.
Another way to put the cover
on is by latching the back on
first and then pushing down
on the front to lock into place.
Be sure both front and back
locks are fully engaged.
To remove the cover, push in
both sides of the release
button (located on the cover
interlock) and lift up to
remove.
Note: The work bowl cover
fits, locks and seals on the
large bowl and with the
nested bowl combination. The work bowl
cover will become easier to engage with
repeated use.
Align pusher assembly and activating rod with
the feed tube opening on the work bowl cover
and slide it down completely.
Plug the food processor into a proper electrical
outlet. It is now ready for use.
Note: The bowl, lid and pushers must be
securely in place for the unit to operate.

MACHINE CONTROLS

ON Button
The ON control is a continuous button that allows
the machine to run until OFF is selected.
1. Properly assemble and engage the machine.
The blue LED bar will light up.
2. Add ingredients to the work bowl, either
through the feed tube or directly into the bowl.
3. Press the ON button. The blue LED bar will
blink and the motor will start.
4. Press the OFF button when finished.
Pulse Button
The PULSE control is a momentary button that
allows the machine to run only while it is being
pressed. This capability provides more accurate
control of the duration and frequency of processing.
Unless otherwise specified, a pulse is about one
second.
With the machine properly assembled and
engaged, and ingredients in the work bowl, press
the PULSE button repeatedly as needed. The blue
LED bar will blink upon each activation.
Dough Button
1. Prepare the dough ingredients and place in
work bowl fitted with the dough blade.
2. Assemble and engage the work bowl cover and
pusher.
3. Press the DOUGH button and the blue LED bar
will blink.
4. Then press the ON button to knead the dough.
5. Press the OFF button when finished.
Note: Kneading dough should only be done
in the large work bowl.
WORK BOWLS
Two nested work bowls are provided for a versatile
processing experience. We recommend using the
work bowls in a manner that will optimize efficiency.
For example, if your recipe requires using multiple
bowls, begin with the small bowl to minimize cleaning.
This way the small bowl can serve as a prep bowl to
reserve chopped ingredients for a recipe.
Note that the bowls lock into place to pour while
nested. The convenient finger recesses can be used
to remove the small bowl with ingredients, or the
bowls can remain nested during pouring or food
removal.
Chopping certain foods may scratch or cloud the
work bowl; this will not affect the functionality of your
work bowl.

MACHINE FUNCTIONS

Chopping
(using the Chopping Blade)
• For raw ingredients: peel, core and/or remove
seeds and pits. Food should be cut into even,
½- to 1-inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) pieces. Foods cut
into same size pieces produce the most even
results.
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