Machine Functions - Cuisinart FP-12NC Series Instruction And Recipe Booklet

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
3. 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 on 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
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flat surface. Rest the heel of your hand on
the rim of the bowl and pull up gently and
carefully.).
dough Blade operation
4. For use with the large bowl. Carefully lift
and place the dough blade on the shaft and
turn it until it slides into place.
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Small Blade operation
5. 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 over 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
6. When using your large bowl only, 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.
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
7. 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.
To remove the cover, push in both sides of
the release button (located on the cover
interlock) and lift up to remove. 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 with any
nested bowl combination. the work bowl
cover will become easier to engage with
repeated use.
8. Align pusher assembly and activating rod
with the feed tube opening
on the work bowl cover
Press down here
and slide it down
completely.
9. 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.
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 light will
illuminate 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.
1. With the machine properly assembled and
engaged, and ingredients in the work bowl,
press the Pulse button repeatedly as
needed. The blue LED On light will be
illuminated upon activation.
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Two nested work bowls are provided for a very
versatile processing experience. We
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recommend using the work bowls in a manner
that will optimize efficiency. For example, if your
recipe requires using both 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 bowl 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 (1.3 to 2.5 cm) pieces. Foods cut
into same size pieces produce the most even
results.
• Pulse food in 1-second increments to chop.
For the finest chop, either hold the pulse
down or press ON to run the machine
continuously. Watch ingredients closely to
achieve desired consistency and scrape the
work bowl as necessary.
Puréeing
(using the Chopping Blade)
• To purée fresh fruits or cooked fruits/
vegetables: ingredients should be cut into
1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; a smooth purée is
achieved easiest when all the pieces are equal
in size. Pulse to initially chop and then process
ON until food is puréed; scrape the work bowl
as necessary. Do not use this method to purée
cooked white potatoes. (see Mashed Potato
recipe on page 35.)
• To purée solids for a soup or sauce: strain
the solids from the liquid and process the
solids alone. Add cooking liquid and process
as needed.
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