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CLEANING AND STORAGE
Keep your Cuisinart Elite Collection
™
12-Cup
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.
Due to intense water heat, washing the work
bowls, cover and accessories on the bottom
rack may cause damage over time. Insert the
cover with the feed tube facing up to ensure
proper cleaning of the seal. (Note: The seal is
not removable and water will drain properly.)
Insert the work bowls and pushers upside down
for drainage. Remember to unload the
dishwasher carefully wherever you place sharp
blades and discs.
To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowls,
cover, pusher assembly and blade or disc
immediately after use so food won’t dry on
them. Be sure to place the pushers upside
down for drainage. If food lodges in the pusher,
remove it by running water through it, or use a
bottle brush.
If you wash blades and discs by hand, do it
carefully. When handling, use the plastic hubs
on the blades and finger holes for the discs.
Avoid leaving them in soapy water where they
may disappear from sight. To clean the metal
blade, fill the work bowl with soapy water, hold
the blade by its plastic center and move it
rapidly up and down on the center shaft of the
bowl. Use of a spray attachment is also
effective. If necessary, use a brush.
The work bowls are made of polycarbonate
plastic, which is shatter resistant and heat
resistant. They should not be placed in a
microwave oven, as the aperture at the front of
the pusher houses the metal rod that activates
the motor.
The housing base may be wiped clean with a
soapy, non-abrasive material. Be sure to dry
once clean.
Four rubber feet on the underside keep the base
from moving on most work surfaces when the
machine is processing heavy loads. If the feet
leave spots on the counter, spray them with a
spot remover and wipe with a damp sponge. If
any trace of the spot remains, repeat the
procedure and wipe the area with a damp
sponge and nonabrasive cleaning powder.
IMPORTANT: Never store any blade or disc on
the motor shaft. No blade or disc should be
placed on the shaft except when the processor
is about to be used.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Like all powerful electrical appliances, a food
processor should be handled with care. Follow
these guidelines to protect yourself and your
family from misuse that could cause injury.
Handle and store metal blades and discs
carefully. Their cutting edges are very sharp.
Always place the stem adapter on the motor
shaft before assembling the discs.
Never put blades or discs on the motor shaft
until the work bowl is locked in place.
Always be sure that the blade or disc is down
on motor shaft as far as it will go.
Always insert chopping blade and dough blade
in the work bowl before putting ingredients in
bowl.
When slicing or shredding food, always use the
pusher. Never put your fingers or spatula into
feed tube.
Always wait for the blade or disc to stop
spinning before you remove the pusher
assembly or cover from the work bowl.
Always unplug the unit before removing food,
cleaning, or putting on or taking off parts.
Always remove work bowl from base of machine
before you remove chopping blade or dough
blade.
TECHNICAL DATA
The motor in your food processor operates on a
standard line operating current. The appropriate
voltage and frequency for your machine are
shown on a label on the bottom of the base.
An automatic, temperature-controlled circuit
breaker in the motor ensures complete
protection against motor burnout. If the
processor runs for an exceptionally long time
when chopping, mixing or kneading a thick or
heavy mixture in successive batches, the motor
may overheat. If this happens, the processor will
stop. Turn it off and wait for the motor to cool
before proceeding. It will usually cool within 10
minutes. In extreme cases, it could take an hour.
Safety switches prevent the machine from
operating when the work bowl or the cover is
not locked into position. The motor stops within
seconds when the motor is turned off, and when