Troubleshooting - Cuisinart FP-14BK - Elite Food Processor Instruction Booklet

TROUBLESHOOTING

Food Processing
1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed
Solution:
• The ingredients should be cut evenly
into ½- to 1-inch (1.25-2.5 cm) pieces
before processing.
• Process in batches to avoid
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: The dough control button does
not work.
Solution:
• The dough control works in conjunction
with the ON button. The food processor
will only operate once the ON is selected
after the dough function is activated.
2. 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 10).
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.
3. Problem: Blade doesn't incorporate
ingredients.
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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.
4. Problem: Blade rises in work bowl
Solution:
• 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.
5. 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).
6. 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 9).
• Dough may be too wet (see number 10).
7. 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.
8. Problem: Dough feels tough after kneading
Solution:
• Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and
redistribute evenly in bowl. Process 10
seconds or until uniformly soft and pliable.
9. Problem: Dough is too dry.
Solution:
• While machine is running, add water,
1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time until dough
cleans the inside of the bowl.