Cuisinart FP-12NC Series Instruction And Recipe Booklet page 9

CLEANING, StorAGE
ANd mAINtENANCE
Keep your Cuisinart Elite Collection 2.0 12-Cup
®
(2.8 L) Food Processor ready to use on the kitchen
counter. When not in use, leave it unplugged.
Keep the blades and discs out of the reach of
children.
All parts except the housing base are dishwasher
safe, and we recommend washing them in the
dishwasher on the top rack only. Due to intense
water heat, washing the work bowl, cover and
accessories on the bottom rack may cause
damage over time. Insert the cover with the feed
tube facing up to ensure proper cleaning of the
seal. (Note: The seal is removable for dishwashing
or hand washing.) Insert the work bowl and
pushers upside down for drainage. Remember to
unload the dishwasher carefully wherever you
place sharp blades and discs.
To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover,
pusher assembly and blade or disc immediately
after use so food won't dry on them. Be sure to
place the pushers upside down for drainage. If
food lodges in the pusher, remove it by running
water through it, or use a bottle brush.
If further cleaning of the cover is necessary after
dishwashing or hand washing, run faucet water
pressure directly through the holes in the cover.
If you wash blades and discs by hand, do it
carefully.
When handling, use the plastic hubs on the blades
and discs. Avoid leaving them in soapy water
where they may disappear from sight. To clean the
metal blade, fill the work bowl with soapy water,
hold the blade by its plastic center and move it
rapidly up and down on the center shaft of the
bowl. Use of a spray attachment is also effective. If
necessary, use a brush. The work bowl is made of
durable plastic, that is shatter resistant and heat
resistant. It should not be placed in a microwave
oven. The housing base may be wiped clean with
a soapy, non-abrasive material. Be sure to dry once
clean.
Four rubber feet on the underside keep the base
from moving on most work surfaces when the
machine is processing heavy loads. If the feet leave
spots on the counter, spray them with a spot
remover and wipe with a damp sponge. If any trace
of the spot remains, repeat the procedure and wipe
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the area with a damp sponge and nonabrasive
cleaning powder.
ImPortANt: Never store any blade or disc on the
motor shaft. No blade or disc should be placed on
the shaft except when the processor is about to be
used.
mAINtENANCE: Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service representative.
For Your SAFEtY
Like all powerful electrical appliances, a food
processor should be handled with care. Follow
these guidelines to protect yourself and your family
from misuse that could cause injury.
Handle and store metal blades and discs carefully.
Their cutting edges are very sharp.
Always place the stem adapter on the motor shaft
before assembling the discs.
Never put blades or discs on the motor shaft until
the work bowl is locked in place.
Always be sure that the blade or disc is down on
motor shaft as far as it will go.
Always insert chopping blade and dough blade in
the work bowl before putting ingredients in bowl.
When slicing or shredding food, always use the
pusher. Never put your fingers or spatula into feed
tube.
Always wait for the blade or disc to stop spinning
before you remove the pusher assembly or cover
from the work bowl.
Always unplug the unit before removing food,
cleaning, or putting on or taking off parts.
Always remove work bowl from base of machine
before you remove chopping blade or dough
blade.
tECHNICAL dAtA
The motor in your food processor operates on a
standard line operating current. The appropriate
voltage and frequency for your machine are shown
on a label on the bottom of the base.
An automatic, temperature-controlled circuit
breaker in the motor ensures complete protection
against motor burnout. If the processor runs for an
exceptionally long time when chopping, mixing or
kneading a thick or heavy mixture in successive
batches, the motor may overheat. If this happens,
the processor will stop. Turn it off and wait for the
motor to cool before proceeding. It will usually cool
within 10 minutes. In extreme cases, it could take
an hour.
Safety switches prevent the machine from
operating when the work bowl or the cover is not
locked into position. The motor stops within
seconds when the motor is turned off, and when
the pusher assembly is removed, a fast-stop circuit
also enables the motor to stop within seconds.
Cuisinart offers a Limited Three-Year Warranty on
the entire machine.
trouBLESHootING
Food Processing
1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed
Solution:
• The ingredients should be cut evenly
into ½- to 1-inch (1.3-2.5 cm) pieces
before processing.
• Process in batches to
overloading.
2. Problem: Slices are uneven or slanted
Solution:
• Place evenly cut food into the feed tube.
• Apply even pressure on the pusher.
3. Problem: Food falls over in feed tube
Solution:
• Large feed tube must be packed full
for best results. If processing smaller
quantities, use the small feed tube.
4. Problem: Some food remains on top
of the disc.
Solution:
• It is normal for small pieces to remain;
cut remaining bits by hand and add to
processed ingredients.
Dough Processing
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 9). If
motor speeds up, continue processing. If
not, add more flour, 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
at a time until the motor speeds up.
Process until dough cleans the side of
the work bowl.
2. Problem:
Blade doesn't
ingredients.
Solution:
• Always start the food processor before
adding liquid. Add liquid in a slow, steady
stream, allowing the dry ingredients to
absorb it. If too much liquid is added,
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:
avoid
• Excessively sticky dough can cause
blade to rise. Reinsert blade and
immediately add 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
of flour through the feed tube while the
machine is running.
4. Problem: The large pusher moves when
processing dough or other heavy loads.
Solution:
• The pusher lock feature, located above
the handle, should be pulled out (some
vibration is normal).
5. 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 8).
• Dough may be too wet (see number 9).
6. 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.
incorporate
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