Cleaning, Storage, And Maintenance - Cuisinart Expert Prep Pro Instructions Manual

CLEANING, STORAGE, AND MAINTENANCE

• Keep your Cuisinart
When not in use, leave it unplugged. Store accessories in the provided storage hub, inside
the work bowl.
• Keep the blade and discs out of the reach of children.
• All parts except the housing base are dishwasher safe but 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. Insert the work bowl and pushers upside down for drainage. Remember to unload
the dishwasher carefully when removing sharp blade and discs.
• To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover, pushers, stem adapter, blade, or discs
immediately after use so food won't dry on them. Be sure to position the pusherss and
work bowl upside down for drainage. If food lodges in the pushers, remove it by running
water through it, or use a bottle brush.
• If you wash the blade and discs by hand, do it carefully. When handling, use the plastic
hubs. Avoid leaving them in soapy water where they may disappear from sight. If necessary,
use a brush.
• Work bowl should not be placed in a microwave oven.
• The housing base may be wiped clean with a soapy, nonabrasive cloth or sponge. Be sure
to dry it thoroughly.
• If the feet leave spots on the counter, spray stains with a spot remover and wipe with a
damp sponge.
• If any trace of the spot remains, repeat the procedure and wipe the area with a damp
sponge and nonabrasive cleaning powder.
IMPORTANT: Always use the provided storage hub. Never store any blade or disc on
the stem adapter. 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 repre-
sentative.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION SYSTEM
The motor is protected from overloading by an automatic cut-out switch. If the appliance is
overloaded or operated continuously for too long, the motor may overheat and the food
processor may stop.
If this occurs, turn off, unplug and allow to cool for 30 minutes. In extreme cases cooling could
take up to 1 hour. Once cooled, you will be able to use the food processor as usual again.
Note that some stiff mixtures (such as bread dough) may cause the blade to rotate more slowly
than normal. If this happens, do not process for more than 1 minute.
If the blades or discs jam with food while processing, stop immediately and unplug from the
power outlet before clearing the wedged food. If this happens more than once, try processing
in smaller batches as the bowl may be overloaded.
Expert Prep Pro Food Processor ready to use on the kitchen counter.
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