Machine Controls; Machine Functions - Cuisinart FP-12C SEries Instruction Booklet

ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Before first use
Before using your Cuisinart Elite Collection
12-Cup (3 L) Food Processor for the first time,
wash the work bowls, work bowl cover, pusher
assembly, blades, discs, and spatula (see
Cleaning Instructions on page 15).
1. Place the food processor base on a dry,
level countertop with the controls facing
toward you. Do not plug the unit in until it
is fully assembled.
2. With the large bowl on the base, use
the handle to turn the work bowl
counterclockwise to lock it onto the
housing base.
To use the small bowl, place your thumbs
in the finger recesses and align the pour
spout facing opposite the handle.
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Blade Operation
The BladeLock feature is designed to
keep the blade in place during processing,
pouring, lifting, and handling tasks – but is
not permanently attached. Handle with
care.
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Note: The chopping/mixing blades
should not be removed with liquid
contents above the hub of the blade in
the bowls, as this will defeat the
SealTight system.
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Large Blade Operation
3. With your large work bowl assembled on
the base, grasp the large chopping/mixing
blade by its hub, align it over the centre of
the bowl, twist into position and push down
firmly to lock.
dough Blade Operation
4. For use with the large bowl. Carefully lift
and place the dough blade over the centre
hub of the work bowl by lining up the
markings and sliding the blade down.
Small Blade Operation
5. With both work bowls assembled on the
base, position the stem adapter over the
centre of the bowls, twist into position and
push down to lock. Grasp the small
chopping/mixing blade by its hub, place it
over the stem adapter, twist into position
and push down firmly to lock.
disc Operation
6. When using your large bowl, position the
stem adapter over the centre of the bowl,
twist into position and push down to lock.
If using the adjustable slicing disc, use the
rotating hub and indicator markings to
select slicing thickness. Using the plastic
hub, align and insert the disc over the stem
adapter.
If using the reversible shredding disc,
determine whether the fine or medium side
will be used and use the plastic hub to
twist into position on the stem adapter.
The plastic hub may be used for removal
of this disc.
Cover Operation
7. Place the work bowl
cover onto the work bowl
by positioning it directly
over the bowls, and push
down on the front and
back to lock into place.
To remove the cover,
push in both sides of the
release button (located
on the cover interlock)
and lift up to remove.
Note: The work bowl
cover fits, locks and
seals on the large bowl
with any nested bowl
combination. The work
bowl cover will become easier to engage
with repeated use.
8. Align pusher assembly and activating rod
with the feed tube opening on the work
bowl cover and slide it down completely.
9. Plug the food processor into a proper
electrical outlet. It is now ready for use.
Note: The bowl, lid and pushers must be
securely in place for the unit to operate.

maCHINE CONTROLS

On Button
The On control is a continuous button that
allows the machine to run until Off is selected.
1. Properly assemble and engage the
machine.
2. Add ingredients to the work bowl, either
through the feed tube or directly into the
bowl.
3. Press the On button. The blue LED light
will illuminate and the motor will start.
4. Press the Off button when finished.
PULSE Button
The Pulse control is a momentary button that
allows the machine to run only while it is being
pressed. This capability provides more accurate
control of the duration and frequency of
processing.
1. With the machine properly assembled and
engaged, and ingredients in the work bowl,
press the Pulse button repeatedly as
needed. The blue LED On light will be
illuminated upon activation.
Press down here
wORK BOwLS
Two nested work bowls are provided for a very
versatile processing experience. We recommend
using the work bowls in a manner that will
optimize efficiency. For example, if your recipe
requires using both bowls, begin with the small
bowl to minimize cleaning. This way the small
bowl can serve as a prep bowl to reserve chopped
ingredients for a recipe.
Note that the bowls lock into place to pour while
nested. The convenient finger recesses can be
used to remove the small bowl with ingredients,
or the bowl can remain nested during pouring or
food removal.
Chopping certain foods may scratch or cloud the
work bowl, this will not affect the functionality of
your work bowl.

maCHINE FUNCTIONS

Chopping
(using the Chopping Blade)
• For raw ingredients: peel, core and/or remove
seeds and pits. Food should be cut into even,
½ to 1-inch (1.3-2.5 cm) pieces. Foods cut
into same size pieces produce the most even
results.
• Pulse food in 1-second increments to chop.
For the finest chop, either hold the pulse down
or press ON to run the machine continuously.
Watch ingredients closely to achieve desired
consistency and scrape the work bowl as
necessary.
Puréeing
(using the Chopping Blade)
• To purée fresh fruits or cooked fruits/
vegetables: ingredients should be cut into
1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; a smooth purée is
achieved easiest when all the pieces are equal
in size. Pulse to initially chop and then process
ON until food is puréed; scrape the work bowl
as necessary. Do not use this method to purée
cooked white potatoes. (see Mashed Potato
recipe on page 35.)
• To purée solids for a soup or sauce: strain
the solids from the liquid and process the
solids alone. Add cooking liquid and process
as needed.
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