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INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
Recipe
Booklet
Reverse Side
™
14-Cup Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor
FP-14 Series
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 CAPACITY CAPACITY CAPACITY 14-CUP WORKBOWL 11-CUP WORKBOWL 4.5-CUP WORKBOWL Sliced or shredded fruit, 14 cups 11 cups N/A vegetables or cheese Chopped fruit, vegetables 12 cups 9 cups 3 cups or cheese Puréed fruit, vegetables 12 cups cooked 8 cups cooked 3 cups cooked or cheese 8 cups puréed 6 cups puréed 1½ cups puréed Chopped or puréed meat, 2¼ pounds 2 pounds ½ pound fish, seafood Thin liquid* 10 cups 8 cups 3 cups (e.g. dressing, soups, etc.)
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chopping/mixing blade (D), dough blade IMPORTANT (E), large metal chopping/mixing blade (F), and stem adapter (G), are each in a cavity. UNPACKING CaREFULLY REmOVE THE mETaL CHOPPING/mIxING BLadE BY INSTRUCTIONS GRaSPING THE CENTER wHITE HUB aNd LIFTING IT STRaIGHT UP. NEVER This package contains a Cuisinart Elite ™ TOUCH THE BLadES, aS THEY aRE Collection 14-Cup Food Processor and the RaZOR SHaRP. accessories for it: 12. Pull out the drawer to the storage case 14-, 11- and 4.5-cup
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Cleaning IMPORTANT To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put base in water or other liquid. SAFEGUARDS General Always follow these safety precautions when 1. This appliance should not be used by or using this appliance. near children or individuals with certain Getting Ready disabilities. 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not operate this, or any other motor- 2. Blades and discs are sharp. Handle them driven appliance, while under the influence carefully. of alcohol or othe
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waRNING: RISK OF FIRE CONTENTS OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Important Unpacking Instructions ................ 3 Important Safeguards................................... 4 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle Features and Benefits .................................. 6 is intended to alert the user to the Assembly Instructions, Diagram ...................8 presence of un-insulated dangerous Machine Controls ......................................... 9 voltage within the
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7. Large Chopping/mixing Blade FEaTURES aNd BENEFITS Stainless steel in construction, this heavy- duty blade will process a variety of food in 1. Housing Base and motor your large or medium work bowl. The With a vertically projecting motor shaft, BladeLock System enables the blade to stay this powerful base will process through a in place to prevent leaking, while providing variety of recipes with a 1000 watt peak optimal pouring. power induction motor. 8. d ough Blade 2. Touchpa
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Blade Operation ASSEMBLY The BladeLock feature is designed to keep the blade in place during processing, INSTRUCTIONS pouring, lifting, and handling tasks – but is not permanently attached. Handle with Before first use care. always check to be sure the blade ™ Before using your Cuisinart Elite Collection is securely locked before turning the 14-Cup Food Processor for the first time, wash bowl upside down. all of the work bowls, work bowl cover, pusher Note: The chopping/mixing b
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If using the reversible shredding disc, PULSE Button determine whether the fine or medium side The Pulse control is a momentary button that will be used and use the plastic hub to allows the machine to run only while it is being twist into position on the stem adapter. The pressed. This capability provides more accurate finger holes may be used for removal of control of the duration and frequency of this disc. processing. Unless otherwise specified, a pulse Cover Operation is about on
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½ to 1-inch pieces. Foods cut into same size even pressure to create long, plank-like slices. pieces produce the most even results. Replace stack of slices in feed tube vertically and process again using even pressure. • Pulse food in 1-second increments to chop. For the finest chop, either hold the pulse down • For round fruits or vegetables: Remove a thick or press ON to run the machine continuously. slice on the bottom of the food so that it sits Watch ingredients closely to achieve d
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aCCESSORY STORaGE CaSE Operating The Lock CLOSE To unlock turn counter-clockwise. 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
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USER GUIdE & CaP aCITY CHaRT FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Metal Blade Chop 1 pound = 3 cups Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop – process for FRUITS fine chop. Apples Metal Blade Purée 1 pound = 3 cups Process to purée cooked and peeled apples for applesauce. Slicing Disc Slice 1 apple = ¾ cup Medium pressure Shredding Disc Shred 1 apple = ¾ cup Medium pressure Avocados Metal Blade Chop 1 medium = 1 cup Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Metal Blade Purée 1 medium = 1 cup Cut
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FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Celery Metal Blade Chop 2 medium stalks = ½ cup Cut into 1 inch pieces; pulse to chop to desired consistency. Slicing Disc Slice 2 medium stalks = ½ cup Trim; place upright in feed tube. Medium pressure. Cucumbers Metal Blade Chop 1 medium = 1½ cups Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Slicing Disc Slice 1 medium = 1½ cups Rounds: trim; place upright in feed tube. Medium pressure. Long slices: trim; place horizontally in feed tube. Medium pressure. Shredd
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FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Radishes Metal Blade Chop ½ pound = 1½ cups Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Process to finely chop. ½ pound = 1½ cups Trim ends; firm pressure. Slicing Disc Slice ½ pound = 1½ cups Trim ends; firm pressure. Shredding Disc Shred Scallions Metal Blade Chop 1 to 2 = ¼ cup Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Slicing Disc Slice 1 to 2 = ¼ cup Trim, discard dark green parts, place upright in feed tube. Light to medium pressure. Long slices: trim
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FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Egg Whites Metal Blade Chop 8 egg whites = 1 cup firm Egg whites should be room temperature; add 1 whites teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar per white. Process in an absolutely clean bowl for 1 to 2½ minutes until surface develops ridges and mass of whites almost stops moving. These egg whites should not be used in meringues. For whipped egg whites with volume, whip with whisk or electric mixer. Meat, Poultry & Metal Blade Chop 2¼ pound boneless = 4½ cups Cu
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surface. Occasionally wipe your Accessory CLEaNING aNd STORaGE Storage Case with a cloth or sponge that has ™ Keep your Cuisinart Elite Collection 14-Cup been dipped in warm soapy water. To remove Food Processor ready to use on the kitchen stubborn spots, use a mild soap solution, then counter. When not in use, leave it unplugged. wipe with a damp sponge. do not put the accessory Storage Case in the dishwasher. This food processor includes a storage case Blades, stem adapter and discs s
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when chopping, mixing or kneading a thick or 2. Problem: Motor slows down. heavy mixture in successive batches, the motor Solution: may overheat. If this happens, the processor will • Amount of dough may exceed maximum stop. Turn it off and wait for the motor to cool capacity of your food processor. Remove before proceeding. It will usually cool within 10 half and process in two batches. minutes. In extreme cases, it could take an hour. • Dough may be too wet (see number 10). Sa
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8. Problem: Dough feels tough after kneading 4. Problem: The motor slowed down during operation. Solution: • Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and Solution: redistribute evenly in bowl. Process 10 • This is normal as some heavier loads (e.g. seconds or until uniformly soft and pliable. slicing/shredding cheese) may require the motor to work harder. Simply reposition 9. Pr oblem: Dough is too dry. the food in the feed tube and try again. Solution: • The maximum load capaci
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and/or damaged products are not covered waRRaNTY under warranty. Please be sure to include your return address, daytime phone number, FULL TwENTY-YEaR description of the product defect, product mOTOR waRRaNTY model number (located on bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any other LImITEd 3-YEaR information pertinent to the product’s return. waRRaNTY ™ Your Cuisinart Elite Collection 14-Cup Food This warranty is available to consumers only. Processor has been manufactured
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BEFORE RETURNING ® YOUR CUISINaRT PROdUCT If you are experiencing problems with your ® Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call ® our Cuisinart Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product to be serviced. If servicing is needed, a Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location. Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, plea
