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Carefully read all
instructions before
using this appliance.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
To reduce risk of injury,
always follow these safety
precautions when using
this appliance.
Getting Ready
1. Read all instructions.
2. Blades are sharp.
Handle them carefully.
3. Always unplug from
outlet when not in use,
before putting on or
taking off parts, and
before cleaning. To
unplug, grasp plug and
pull from electrical out-
let. Never pull cord.
4. Do not use outdoors.
5. Do not let cord hang
over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
6. Do not operate any
appliance with dam-
aged cord or plug, or
after appliance has
been dropped or
damaged in any way.
Return appliance to
nearest authorized
facility for examination
repair for electrical
or mechanical
adjustment.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
Operation
1. Keep hands as well
as spatulas and other
utensils away from
moving blades or discs
while processing food,
to prevent possibility of
severe personal injury
or damage to food
processor. A plastic
spatula may be used,
but only when motor is
stopped.
2. Avoid contact with
moving parts. Never
push food down by
hand when slicing or
shredding. Always use
pusher, or injury may
occur.
3. Make sure motor has
completely stopped
before removing
cover. (If machine
does not stop within
2 seconds, when you
turn cover, call 1-800-
726-0190 for assis-
tance). Do not use
machine.
4. Never store any blade
or disc on motor shaft.
To reduce the risk of
injury, no blade or disc
should be placed on
motor shaft except
when the bowl is prop-
erly locked in place
and the food processor
is in use. Store blades
and discs as you would
sharp knives, out of
reach of children.
5. Be sure cover is
securely locked in
place before operating
food processor.
6. Do not try to override
or tamper with cover
interlock mechanism.
Injury may result.
Cleaning
To protect against
electrical shock, do not
put base in water or other
liquid. If base falls in
water, unplug immediate-
ly. DO NOT REACH INTO
WATER.
General
1. Close supervision is
necessary when any
appliance is used by or
near children. Do not
allow children to use
this appliance.
2. Do not operate this, or
any other, motor-driven
appliance while under
the influence of alcohol
or other substances
that affect your reaction
time or perception.
3. This food processor is
UL listed for household
use. Use it only for
food preparation as
described in this book.
4. The use of attach-
ments not recommend-
ed or sold by Cuisinart
may cause fire, electri-
cal shock or personal
injury, or damage to
your food processor.
5. Maximum rating of 5
Amperes is based on
attachment that draws
greatest current. Other
recommended attach-
ments may draw signif-
icantly less current.
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