Technical Data; Troubleshooting - Cuisinart Elemental FP-13DC Series Instruction And Recipe Booklet

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
when chopping.
Solution:
• The ingredients should be cut evenly into
1/2- to 1-inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) pieces before
processing.
• Process in batches to avoid overloading.
2. Problem: Slices are uneven or slanted.
Solution:
• Place evenly cut food, cut side down, into
the feed tube. Pack if possible. Always use
the smallest feed tube possible.
• Apply even pressure on the pusher.
3. Problem: Food falls over in feed tube.
Solution:
• Feed tube should be packed full for best
results.
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.
Dicing Kit
1. Problem: Food is stuck in the grid.
Solution:
• First, unplug unit. Then, carefully reach into
the large openings on either side of grid to
dislodge large pieces.
• Do not use your fingers to clean the grid.
ONLY USE THE CLEANING TOOL.
• Use the long single tooth on the cleaning
tool handle to push stubborn food through.
2. Problem: Pieces of food are not evenly cut.
Solution:
• Pack items closest to the left in medium
or small feed tube.
• Use the small feed tube for smaller items.
• Apply even pressure when using feed tube.
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