Cuisinart FP-12DCS Instruction Booklet page 10

Kneading
(using the Dough Blade or
the Metal Chopping Blade)
through yeast dough, while the metal
chopping blade is ideal for pastry doughs.
The pusher lock is recommended to be in the
locked position when kneading dough to avoid
it from moving around – some vibration is still
normal.
bowl only.
Slicing (using the Adjustable
Slicing Disc)
to slice. For smaller amounts of food, use the
smaller feed tube. For cheese slicing, always
use the large feed tube. The food will dictate
the amount of pressure: Use light pressure for
soft foods, medium pressure for medium
foods, and firm pressure for harder foods.
Always process with even pressure.
horizontally in the feed tube and process with
even pressure to create long, plank-like slices.
Replace stack of slices in feed tube vertically
and process again using even pressure.
slice on the bottom of the food so that it sits
upright in the feed tube. If food does not fit in
the feed tube, cut in half or quarters to fit.
Process with even pressure.
radishes or strawberries: Trim the ends so the
food sits upright in the feed tube. Take
advantage of the smaller feed tube if
appropriate.
is well chilled before slicing.
Shredding (using the Reversible
Shredding Disc)
shred. For smaller amounts of food, use the
smaller feed tube. For cheese shredding,
always use the large feed tube. The food will
dictate the amount of pressure: Use light
pressure for soft foods, medium pressure for
medium foods and firm pressure for harder
foods. Always process with even pressure.
spinach: Roll leaves together and stand up
in feed tube. Process with even pressure.
cheese is well chilled before shredding.
ACCESSORY
STORAGE CASE
Operating The Lock
To unlock turn counterclockwise. Gently lift up
the transparent cover. Do not
force the cover open when the
knob is in the locked position. To
lock, gently close the cover and
turn the knob clockwise.
Inserting Accessories
The Accessory Storage Case cover houses the
(A) large metal blade in the right cavity, the (B)
dough blade in the back cavity, and the (C)
small metal blade in the left cavity. Hold each
piece carefully by the center hub. WARNING:
DO NOT TOUCH METAL BLADES, AS DOING
SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY. The (D) stem
adapter fits in the long center opening. Insert
the stem adapter with the thinner, plastic end
towards the back.
D
C
Icons embossed on the inside surface of the
Accessory Storage Case show proper
placement of the blades.
The discs are housed in the drawer at the lower
end of the Accessory Storage Case. The (E)
reversible shredding disc gets inserted first (on
either side). Then the (F) adjustable slicing disc
rests over the shredding disc with the plastic
hub facing up. The words "shredding" and
"slicing" are printed in the drawer as a reminder
of the correct disc positions.
Carefully hold discs by center hub for inserting
and removing from the storage case.
WARNING: CUTTING EDGES OF FOOD
PROCESSOR DISCS ARE VERY SHARP.
ALWAYS KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM
SHARP SIDE.
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B
A
E & F