Cleaning And Storage; For Your Safety; Technical Data - Cuisinart FP-12 - Elite Food Processor Instruction Booklet

CLEANING AND STORAGE

Keep your Cuisinart Elite Collection
(3 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 bowls, cover and
accessories on the bottom rack may cause
damage over time. Insert the work bowls 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 bowls, 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 you wash blades and discs by hand, do it
carefully. When handling, use the plastic hubs on
the blades and finger holes for the 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 centre and move it rapidly up and
down on the centre shaft of the bowl. Use of a
spray attachment is also effective. If necessary,
use a brush.
The work bowls are made of polycarbonate
plastic, which is shatter resistant and heat
resistant. They should not be placed in a
microwave oven, as the aperture at the front of
the pusher houses the metal rod that activates
the motor.
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 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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Like all powerful electrical appliances, a food
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12-Cup
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.
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