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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side FP-12 Series 12-Cup Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor ™ For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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RECOmmENdEd maxImUm wORK BOwL CaPaCITIES FOOD Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetables or cheese Chopped fruit, vegetables or cheese Puréed fruit, vegetables or cheese Chopped or puréed meat, fish, seafood Thin liquid* (e.g. dressing, soups, etc.) Cake batter Cookie dough White bread dough Whole wheat bread dough Nuts for nut butter * when processing egg-based liquids, like a custard base for quiche, reduce maximum capacity by 2 cups.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart Elite Collection 12-Cup Food Processor and the ™ accessories for it: 12- and 4-cup work bowls, work bowl cover, large and small metal chopping/mixing blades, dough blade, adjustable slicing disc, reversible shredding disc, stem adapter, large and small pushers, spatula, instruction/recipe book and How-to DVD.
Do not use this appliance outside of its intended use. 4. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock or personal injury, or damage to your food processor. 5. To avoid possible malfunction of work bowl switch, never store processor with pusher assembly in locked position.
Processor – the next generation in culinary excellence. Superbly designed for high performance and ease of use, the Cuisinart Elite Collection 12-Cup has the power, capacity, versatility, precision, and accessories to handle any task. From the two nested and sealed bowls to the...
FEaTURES aNd BENEFITS 1. Housing Base and motor With a vertically projecting motor shaft, this powerful base will process through a variety of recipes with a 1000 watt peak power induction motor. 2. Touchpad Control Panel These easy to clean, electronically controlled buttons, feature On, Off and Pulse options, for every food processing function.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Before first use Before using your Cuisinart Elite Collection 12-Cup 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.
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.
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necessary. Do not use this method to purée cooked white potatoes. (see Mashed Potato recipe on page 48.) • 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.
USER GUIdE & CaPaCITY CHaRT FOOD TOOL FRUITS Metal Blade Apples Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Avocados Metal Blade Metal Blade Bananas Metal Blade Slicing Disc Berries Metal Blade Slicing Disc Coconuts Metal Blade Shredding Disc Kiwis Slicing Disc Mangoes Metal Blade Metal Blade...
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FOOD TOOL Celery Metal Blade Slicing Disc Cucumbers Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Garlic Metal Blade Ginger Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Herbs - Fresh Metal Blade Jalapeño Metal Blade Slicing Disc Leeks Metal Blade Slicing Disc Mushrooms Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc...
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FOOD TOOL Radishes Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Scallions Metal Blade Slicing Disc Spinach Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc Zucchini/Summer Metal Blade Squash Slicing Disc Shredding Disc CHEESES Metal Blade Soft Cheeses; Metal Blade Ricotta, Cream, Cottage, Brie, Blue, Fontina Mozzarella, Bel Shredding Disc...
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Sugar/honey aids in activating yeast, so add a small amount, about 1 teaspoon, to the warm liquid/yeast mixture when proofing. Food processor can handle up to 8 cups white flour for a yeast bread dough. The dough should have a soft, pliable texture and feel only slightly tacky.*...
CLEaNING aNd STORaGE Keep your Cuisinart Elite Collection 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.
Cuisinart offers a Limited Three-Year Warranty on the entire machine. TROUBLESHOOTING Food Processing 1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed Solution: • The ingredients should be cut evenly into ½- to 1-inch pieces before...
FULL TEN-YEaR mOTOR waRRaNTY LImITEd 3-YEaR waRRaNTY This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Elite Collection 12-Cup Food Processor ™ that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise...
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Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such products under warranty. BEFORE RETURNING...
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