Repacking Guide - Cuisinart Expert Prep Pro Manual

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.
Dough Kneading
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 8). If motor speeds up, continue processing.
If not, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the motor speeds up. Process until dough
cleans the sides of the work bowl.
2. Problem: Blade doesn't incorporate ingredients.
Solution:
• Always start the food processor before adding liquid. Add liquid in a slow, steady stream, or
through the drizzle hole in the pusher, allowing the dry ingredients time to absorb it. If liquid
is added too quickly, 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:
• Excessively sticky dough can cause blade to rise. Carefully reinsert blade and immediately add
2 tablespoons of flour through the feed tube while the machine is running.
4. 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 7).
• Dough may be too wet (see number 8).
5. Problem: Lump 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.
6. Problem: Dough feels tough after kneading.
Solution:
• If the dough is tough with a rubber feel, it may of been over kneaded. Stop kneading, allow to
rest and then continue with your recipe.
7. Problem: Dough is too dry.
Solution:
• While machine is running, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough cleans the inside of
the bowl.
8. Problem: Dough is too wet.
Solution:
• While machine is running, add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough cleans the inside of
the bowl.
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Technical
1. Problem: The motor does not start.
Solution:
• There is a safety interlock to prevent the motor from starting if it is not properly assembled.
Make sure the work bowl and work bowl cover are securely locked into position.
• If the motor still will not start, check the power cord and outlet.
2. Problem: The food processor shuts off during operation.
Solution:
• The cover may have become unlocked; check to make sure it is securely in position.
• A safety protector in the motor prevents the motor from overheating, which is caused by
excessive strain. Press the Off control button and wait 10 minutes to allow the food processor
to cool off before resuming.
3. Problem: The motor slowed down during operation.
Solution:
• This is normal as some heavier loads (e.g., slicing/shredding cheese) may require the motor to
work harder. Simply reposition the food in the feed tube and try again.
• The maximum load capacity may have been exceeded. Remove some of the ingredients and
continue processing.
4. Problem: The food processor vibrated/moved around the countertop during processing.
Solution:
• 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.
• This is normal as some heavier loads (e.g., slicing/shredding cheese) may require the motor to
work harder.

Repacking Guide

We recommend you retain the main box and inner cardboard pieces for easy repacking and safe
transport of your Expert Prep Pro.
Please refer to the diagram below which provides a guide for repacking all parts if required.
Storage
Box
Housing/
Base
Work Bowl/
Pushers
Dicing
Storage
Case
Spiral Cut &
Spaghetti Cut
Discs
Spiral
Lid
Spiraliser
Disc
Holder
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