Cuisinart Food Processor DLC 2014WB User Manual

INSTRUCTION  
BOOKLET  
Recipe  
Booklet  
Reverse Side  
14-Cup Cuisinart Elite CollectionFood Processor  
FP-14 Series  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
 
chopping/mixing blade (D), dough blade  
(E), large metal chopping/mixing blade (F),  
and stem adapter (G), are each in a cavity.  
CaREFULLY REmOVE THE mETaL  
CHOPPING/mIxING BLadE BY  
GRaSPING THE CENTER wHITE HUB  
aNd LIFTING IT STRaIGHT UP. NEVER  
TOUCH THE BLadES, aS THEY aRE  
RaZOR SHaRP.  
IMPORTANT  
UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
This package contains a Cuisinart Elite  
Collection14-Cup Food Processor and the  
accessories for it:  
12. Pull out the drawer to the storage case  
with the adjustable slicing disc (H), and  
CaREFULLY REmOVE IT BY USING THE  
FINGER HOLES. dO NOT TOUCH THE  
BLadE, IT IS VERY SHaRP. The  
14-, 11- and 4.5-cup work bowls, work bowl  
cover, metal chopping/mixing blade, dough  
blade, adjustable slicing disc, reversible  
shedding disc, stem adapter, large and small  
pushers, spatula, accessory storage case,  
instruction/recipe book and How-to DVD.  
reversible shredding disc (I) is also in the  
drawer. Carefully remove the slicing disc  
by using the finger holes and carefully  
remove the shredding disc by using the  
plastic hub. Remember to lock the parts in  
the storage case when not in use.  
CaUTION:  
THE CUTTING TOOLS HAVE VERY SHARP  
EDGES. To avoid injury when unpacking the  
parts, please follow these instructions.  
1. Place the box on a low table or on the floor  
next to the kitchen counter where you  
intend to keep the food processor. Be sure  
the box is right side up.  
13. Save the shipping cartons and plastic foam  
blocks. You will find them very useful if you  
need to repack the processor for moving or  
other shipment.  
2. Open top flaps—there will be a rectangular  
block of foam that holds the processor  
parts, each fitted into a cavity in the foam.  
Please watch the enclosed How-to dVd  
before using the food processor.  
NOTE: Remember to return your completed  
product registration card with all information  
carefully filled out.  
3. Remove the instruction/recipe book, the  
spatula (A) is on one side of the foam  
block.  
4. Remove the bowl cover (B) from the other  
side of the foam block. Lift out the large  
and small pushers with cover (C) from their  
space under the bowl cover in the foam  
block.  
5. Lift out the DVD from its space in the foam  
block.  
6. Lift out the foam block and the cardboard  
frame.  
7. The housing base with 14-, 11- and  
4.5-cup work bowls are on one side of the  
bottom of the box.  
8. Remove the base and bowls together by  
grasping the handle and lifting straight up.  
Do not rotate the bowl clockwise on the  
base. This will cause the bowl to separate  
from the base.  
Storage Cover  
with Lock  
9. Place the food processor on the counter or  
table. Read the instructions thoroughly  
before using the machine.  
Drawer  
10. The storage case is on the other side of  
the bottom of the box.  
11. Lift out the storage case, unlock the cover  
and remove the foam block; small metal  
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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  
using this appliance.  
1. This appliance should not be used by or  
near children or individuals with certain  
disabilities.  
Getting Ready  
1. Read all instructions.  
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.  
2. Blades and discs are sharp. Handle them  
carefully.  
3. always unplug from outlet when not in  
use, before putting on or taking off parts,  
before removing food and before  
cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug and pull  
from electrical outlet. Never pull cord.  
3. This food processor is UL listed for  
household use. Use it only for food  
preparation as described in the  
accompanying recipe and instruction book.  
Do not use this appliance outside of its  
intended use.  
4. Do not use outdoors.  
5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or  
counter, or touch hot surfaces.  
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.  
6. Do not operate any appliance with  
damaged cord or plug, or after appliance  
has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
Return appliance to the nearest authorized  
service facility for examination, repair or  
electrical or mechanical adjustment.  
5. To avoid possible malfunction of work bowl  
switch, never store processor with pusher  
assembly in locked position.  
6. Maximum rating of 7 amperes is based on  
attachment that draws greatest current.  
Other recommended attachments may  
draw significantly less current.  
Operation  
1. Keep hands as well as spatulas and other  
utensils away from moving blades or discs  
while processing food, to prevent the  
possibility of severe personal injury or  
damage to food processor. A plastic  
scraper may be used, but only when the  
food processor motor is stopped.  
NOTICE: If your food processor has a plastic  
case, it has a polarized plug (one blade is wider  
than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will  
fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug  
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If  
it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.  
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.  
2. Avoid contact with moving parts. Never  
push food down by hand when slicing or  
shredding. Always use pusher.  
3. Make sure motor has completely stopped  
before removing cover. (If machine does  
not stop within 4 seconds after you remove  
the pusher assembly, call 1-800-762-0190  
for assistance. Do not use the machine.)  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
4. Never store any blade or disc on motor  
shaft. To reduce the risk of injury, no blade  
or disc should be placed on the shaft  
except when the bowl is properly locked in  
place and the processor is in use. Store  
blades and discs, as you would sharp  
knives, out of reach of children.  
FOR HOUSEHOLD  
USE ONLY  
5. Be sure cover and feed tube are securely  
locked in place before operating food  
processor.  
6. Never try to override or tamper with cover  
interlock mechanism.  
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waRNING: RISK OF FIRE  
CONTENTS  
Important Unpacking Instructions................ 3  
Important Safeguards................................... 4  
Features and Benefits .................................. 6  
Assembly Instructions, Diagram ...................8  
Machine Controls......................................... 9  
Work Bowls .................................................. 9  
Machine Functions....................................... 9  
User Guide and Capacity Chart................. 11  
Cleaning and Storage................................. 15  
For Your Safety........................................... 15  
Technical Data.............................................15  
Troubleshooting.......................................... 16  
Warranty Information.................................. 17  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK  
The lightning flash with arrowhead  
symbol within an equilateral triangle  
is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of un-insulated dangerous  
voltage within the product’s enclosure  
that may be of sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of fire or electric  
shock to persons.  
The exclamation point within an  
equilateral triangle is intended to alert  
the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
INTROdUCTION  
SPECIaL CORd SET  
The food processor that re-invented the art of  
food preparation once again leads the way in  
innovation! Congratulations on your purchase of  
the Cuisinart Elite Collection14-Cup Food  
Processor – the next generation in culinary  
excellence.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
NOTICE  
If you have a die-cast  
metal unit, for your  
Superbly designed for high performance and  
ease of use, the Cuisinart Elite Collection™  
14-Cup has the power, capacity, versatility,  
precision, and accessories to handle any task.  
From the three nested and sealed bowls to the  
adjustable slicing disc and reversible shredding  
disc, these incredible features create multiple  
food processors in one!  
protection, it is equipped  
with a 3-conductor cord  
set that has a molded  
3-prong grounding-type  
plug, and should be used  
in combination with a  
properly connected  
grounding-type outlet as  
shown in Figure A.  
All of these pioneering, creative elements come  
together with Cuisinart’s leading reputation to  
give you the Elite Collection14-Cup Food  
Processor – the finest food prep appliance for  
today’s modern kitchen.  
If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an  
adapter, shown in Figure B, may be obtained so  
that a 2-slot wall outlet can be used with a  
3-prong plug. As shown in Figure C, the adapter  
must be grounded by attaching its grounding  
lug under the screw of the outlet cover plate.  
NOTE: do not remove the grounding prong.  
CaUTION: Before using an adapter,  
it must be determined that the  
outlet cover plate screw is properly  
grounded. If in doubt, consult a  
licensed electrician. Never use an  
adapter unless you are sure it is  
properly grounded.  
WARNING  
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
Note: Use of an adapter is not  
permitted in Canada.  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE  
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY  
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7. Large Chopping/mixing Blade  
Stainless steel in construction, this heavy-  
duty blade will process a variety of food in  
your large or medium work bowl. The  
BladeLock System enables the blade to stay  
in place to prevent leaking, while providing  
optimal pouring.  
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.  
8. dough Blade  
2. Touchpad Control Panel  
Designed for our exclusive dough speed  
control, this blade will knead through all  
types of dough. The dough blade can be  
used only in the large bowl.  
These easy to clean, electronically  
controlled buttons, feature On, Off, Dough  
and Pulse options, for every food  
processing function. The contemporary,  
blue LED lights will indicate when the unit  
is powered on.  
9. adjustable Slicing disc  
The versatile 6-in-1 disc allows for thin  
to thick slices with 1 to 6 mm indicators.  
This disc may be used with the large or  
medium bowl.  
3. work Bowls  
Designed with maximum versatility, the  
work bowl should be selected based on  
task appropriateness.  
10. Reversible Shredding disc  
Provides the option of either fine or  
medium shredding for optimal results.  
This disc may be used with the large or  
medium bowl.  
These nested bowls feature SealTight ™  
technology, which maximizes each bowl’s  
processing capacity, ensures safe handling,  
and keeps all the ingredients contained in  
the bowl you’re using! The bowls also  
include a locking feature to prevent them  
from coming out of position when pouring,  
and finger recesses (a) for user-friendliness.  
11. Stem adapter  
This user-friendly tool easily attaches to  
either disc or small chopping/mixing blade  
to engage the motor shaft.  
The large, medium and small work bowls  
are all made of durable polycarbonate  
material with convenient measurement  
markings (b) and pour spouts (c).  
12. Spatula  
Uniquely designed for use with any  
work bowl.  
4. work Bowl Cover with Feed Tube  
Work bowl cover with SealTightAdvantage  
feature allows for maximum bowl capacity  
during processing and pouring. To remove  
the work bowl cover, push in the release  
buttons (a) on either side of the handle  
interlock (b).  
The Supreme® Wide-Mouth feed tube (c)  
accommodates larger ingredients and saves  
precutting time.  
13. Retractable Cord (not shown)  
The retractable cord system allows you  
to pull as much cord as needed, and then  
store it back in the housing when not in use.  
Note: The end of the cord is wrapped with  
red tape to prevent over-pulling.  
14. accessory Storage Case  
This convenient storage case with safety  
lock holds all of the blades and discs that  
are included with your new food processor.  
5. Pusher assembly  
Secured with a snap-fit, the small pusher  
(a) inside the large pusher (b) allows you to  
accommodate ingredients of all sizes. The  
large pusher lock (c), located on the handle,  
enables it to be pulled out to lock and  
pushed in to unlock – this feature should be  
used when processing heavy loads.  
6. Small Chopping/mixing Blade  
This small stainless steel blade will chop or  
mix anything in your small work bowl and  
also features the BladeLock System.  
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Blade Operation  
The BladeLock feature is designed to  
ASSEMBLY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Before first use  
Before using your Cuisinart Elite Collection™  
14-Cup Food Processor for the first time, wash  
all of the work bowls, work bowl cover, pusher  
assembly, blades, discs, and spatula (see  
Cleaning Instructions on page 15).  
keep the blade in place during processing,  
pouring, lifting, and handling tasks – but is  
not permanently attached. Handle with  
care. always check to be sure the blade  
is securely locked before turning the  
bowl upside down.  
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  
SealTightsystem.  
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.  
Large Blade Operation  
3. With your medium and/or large work bowl  
assembled on the base, grasp the large  
chopping/mixing blade by its hub, align it  
over the center of the bowl, place it onto  
the shaft and turn it until it slides into  
place. Firmly push down to lock. always  
check to be sure the blade is securely  
locked before turning the bowl upside  
down. (To remove, first take the bowl off  
the base and put it on a flat surface. Rest  
the heel of your hand on the rim of the  
bowl and pull up gently and carefully.)  
Note: To use the medium bowl, it must  
be nested into the large bowl. The small  
bowl must be nested in the medium,  
with the medium in the large for  
operation.  
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 medium bowl, place your  
thumbs in the finger recesses and align in  
the large bowl with the pour spout facing  
the back of the unit. Push down to lock.  
dough Blade Operation  
4. For use with the large bowl. Carefully lift  
and place the dough blade on the shaft  
and turn it until it slides into place.  
To use the small bowl, place your thumbs  
in the finger recesses and align the medium  
bowl with the pour spout facing opposite  
the handle. Push down to lock.  
Small Blade Operation  
5. With all three work bowls assembled on the  
base, position the stem adapter over the  
center of the bowls, place it on the shaft  
and turn it until it slides into place. Grasp  
the small chopping/mixing blade by its hub,  
place it on the stem adapter, turning it until  
it slides into place, and push down firmly to  
lock. always check to be sure the blade  
is securely locked before turning the  
bowl upside down. (To remove, first take  
the bowl off the base and put it on a flat  
surface. Rest the heel of your hand on the  
rim of the bowl and pull up gently and  
carefully.)  
Large Bowl  
& accessories  
Medium Bowl  
& accessories  
Small Bowl  
& accessories  
disc Operation  
6. When using your medium and/or large bowl  
only, position the stem adapter over the  
center of the bowl, place it on the shaft and  
turn it until it slides into place. If using the  
adjustable slicing disc, use the rotating hub  
and indicator markings to select slicing  
thickness. Using the finger holes, align and  
insert the disc over the stem adapter.  
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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  
finger holes may be used for removal of  
this disc.  
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. Unless otherwise specified, a pulse  
is about one second.  
Cover Operation  
Press down here  
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.  
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.  
dOUGH Button  
Another way to put the  
cover on is by latching  
the back on first and then  
pushing down on the  
front to lock into place.  
Be sure both front and  
back locks are fully  
engaged.  
1. Prepare the dough ingredients and place in  
work bowl fitted with the dough blade.  
2. Assemble and engage the work bowl cover  
and pusher.  
3. Press the Dough button and the blue LED  
light will illuminate.  
4. Then press the On button to knead the  
dough. The blue LED On light will also be  
illuminated.  
To remove the cover,  
push in both sides of the  
release button (located  
on the cover interlock)  
and lift up to remove.  
5. Press the Off button when finished.  
Note: Kneading dough should only be  
done in the large work bowl.  
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.  
wORK BOwLS  
Three 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 multiple bowls, begin with the  
smallest bowl to minimize cleaning. This way the  
small bowl can serve as a prep bowl to reserve  
chopped ingredients for a recipe. A great example  
of this would be the Cherry Crumb Muffins recipe  
on page 18.  
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.  
Note that the bowls lock into place to pour while  
nested. The convenient finger recesses can be  
used to remove the small and medium bowls with  
ingredients, or the bowls can remain nested during  
pouring or food removal.  
maCHINE CONTROLS  
On Button  
The On control is a continuous button that  
allows the machine to run until Off is selected.  
Chopping certain foods may scratch or cloud the  
work bowl, this will not affect the functionality of  
your work bowl.  
1. Properly assemble and engage the  
machine.  
2. Add ingredients to the work bowl, either  
through the feed tube or directly into the  
bowl.  
maCHINE FUNCTIONS  
Chopping  
3. Press the On button. The blue LED light will  
illuminate and the motor will start.  
(using the Chopping Blade)  
• For raw ingredients: peel, core and/or remove  
4. Press the Off button when finished.  
seeds and pits. Food should be cut into even,  
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½ to 1-inch pieces. Foods cut into same size  
pieces produce the most even results.  
even pressure to create long, plank-like slices.  
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.  
Watch ingredients closely to achieve desired  
consistency and scrape the work bowl as  
necessary.  
slice on the bottom of the food so that it sits  
upright in the feed tube. If food does not fit in  
the feed tube, cut in half or quarters to fit.  
Process with even pressure.  
• For small ingredients, like mushrooms,  
radishes or strawberries: Trim the ends so the  
food sits upright in the feed tube. Take  
advantage of the smaller feed tube if  
appropriate.  
Puréeing  
(using the Chopping Blade)  
To purée fresh fruits or cooked fruits/  
vegetables: ingredients should be cut into  
1-inch 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 50.)  
• When slicing cheese, be sure that the cheese  
is well chilled before slicing.  
Shredding (using the Reversible  
Shredding disc)  
• Always pack food in the feed tube evenly to  
shred. For smaller amounts of food, use the  
smaller feed tube. For cheese shredding,  
always use the large feed tube. The food will  
dictate the amount of pressure: Use light  
pressure for soft foods, medium pressure for  
medium foods and firm pressure for harder  
foods. Always process with even pressure.  
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.  
Kneading  
(using the dough Blade or  
the metal Chopping Blade  
with dough Speed)  
To shred leafy vegetables like lettuce or  
spinach: Roll leaves together and stand up  
in feed tube. Process with even pressure.  
• The exclusive dough control processes pastry  
doughs, batters and kneads yeast bread  
doughs. The reduced RPMs of the dough  
control will achieve better results. The metal  
chopping blade is ideal for pastry doughs  
while the dough blade is specifically designed  
for kneading yeast doughs.  
• When shredding cheese, be sure that the  
cheese is well chilled before shredding.  
The pusher lock is recommended to be in the  
locked position when kneading dough to avoid  
it from moving around – some vibration is still  
normal.  
• Dough kneading should be done in the large  
bowl only.  
Slicing (using the adjustable  
Slicing disc)  
• Always pack food in the feed tube evenly  
to slice. For smaller amounts of food, use the  
smaller feed tube. For cheese slicing, always  
use the large feed tube. The food will dictate  
the amount of pressure: Use light pressure for  
soft foods, medium pressure for medium  
foods, and firm pressure for harder foods.  
Always process with even pressure.  
• For julienne or matchstick cuts: Place food  
horizontally in the feed tube and process with  
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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 hub. WARNING:  
DO NOT TOUCH METAL BLADES, AS DOING  
SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY. The (D) stem  
adapter fits in the long center opening. Insert  
the stem adapter with the thinner, plastic end  
towards the back.  
B
D
C
A
E & F  
Icons embossed on the inside surface of the  
Accessory Storage Case show proper  
placement of the blades.  
The discs are housed in the drawer at the lower  
end of the Accessory Storage Case. The (E)  
reversible shredding disc gets inserted first (on  
either side). Then the (F) adjustable slicing disc  
rests over the shredding disc with the plastic  
hub facing up. The words “shredding” and  
“slicing” are printed in the drawer as a reminder  
of the correct disc positions.  
Carefully hold discs by center hub for inserting  
and removing from the storage case.  
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USER GUIdE & CaPaCITY CHaRT  
FOOD  
TOOL  
PROCESS YIELD  
DIRECTIONS  
Metal Blade  
Chop  
1 pound = 3 cups  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop – process for  
fine chop.  
FRUITS  
Apples  
Metal Blade  
Purée  
1 pound = 3 cups  
Process to purée cooked and peeled apples for  
applesauce.  
Slicing Disc  
Slice  
1 apple = ¾ cup  
1 apple = ¾ cup  
Medium pressure  
Medium pressure  
Shredding Disc  
Shred  
Avocados  
Bananas  
Berries  
Metal Blade  
Metal Blade  
Chop  
1 medium = 1 cup  
1 medium = 1 cup  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; process to purée.  
Purée  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Purée  
Slice  
3 medium = 1 cup  
1 pound = 2 cups  
Process to purée ripe bananas.  
Light pressure for firm bananas.  
Metal Blade  
Purée  
1 pint fresh = 2 cups; 10  
ounce-bag frozen = 1½  
cups  
Process until puréed. Strain to remove seeds. Thaw  
frozen berries before processing.  
Slicing Disc  
Metal Blade  
Slice  
Chop  
1 pint = 2 cups  
Strawberries: remove stems; stack berries on their side.  
Medium pressure.  
Coconuts  
1 medium = 4 cups  
Cut flesh into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Process to  
finely chop.  
Cut flesh to fit feed tube, medium pressure.  
Shredding Disc  
Slicing Disc  
Shred  
Slice  
1 medium = 4 cups  
2 kiwis = ¾ cup  
Kiwis  
Chill and peel; light pressure.  
Mangoes  
Metal Blade  
Metal Blade  
Chop  
1 medium = ¾ to 1 cup  
1 medium = ¾ to 1 cup  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; process to purée.  
Purée  
Peaches/  
Nectarines  
Metal Blade  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Chop  
Purée  
Slice  
1 lb = 2 to 2½ cups  
1 lb = 2 to 2½ cups  
1 lb = 2 to 2½ cups  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; peel and process to purée.  
Remove pit, light pressure.  
Citrus Fruits;  
Lemons, Limes &  
Oranges  
Metal Blade  
Chop  
For medium fruit:  
Zest: use vegetable peeler to remove rind; process. For  
1 lemon = 2 to 3 teaspoons the finest chopped zest, add small amount of sugar to  
zest; 1 lime = 1 tsp zest;  
chop with zest  
Slicing Disc  
Metal Blade  
Slice  
Chop  
1 orange = 1½ tablespoons  
zest  
Trim ends; place upright in feed tube. Medium pressure.  
Dried (sticky)  
Fruits  
1 pound = 2½ cups  
Chill fruit. Add some flour from recipe to work bowl.  
Process using short pulses until desired consistency.  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Purée  
Slice  
1 cup = ½ cup purée  
1 pound = 3 cups  
Process to purée cooked beans.  
VEGETABLES  
Beans - Green,  
Wax  
“French-cut”: trim beans; stack in feed tube horizontally.  
Light pressure.  
Broccoli/  
Cauliflower  
Metal Blade  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Shredding Disc  
Chop  
Purée  
Slice  
1 pound raw = 2 cups  
1 pound cooked = 1 cup  
Broccoli stems only  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; process to purée.  
Peel and trim stems. Medium pressure.  
Peel and trim stems. Medium pressure.  
Shred  
Broccoli stems only  
Cabbage  
Carrots  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Chop  
Slice  
2 pounds = 8 cups  
2 pounds = 8 cups  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop to desired  
consistency.  
Cut in wedges to fit feed tube; remove center core. Light  
to no pressure. Use slicing disc for coleslaw.  
Shredding Disc  
Metal Blade  
Shred  
Chop  
2 pounds = 8 cups  
Use shredding disc for extra-fine needs.  
1 pound (6 med) = 3 cups  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop to desired  
consistency.  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Purée  
Slice  
2 med cooked = ½ cup  
purée  
Process to purée.  
1 pound (6 med) = 3 cups  
Small rounds: trim; place upright in feed tube. Long  
slices: trim; place horizontally in feed tube. Medium to  
firm pressure.  
Shredding Disc  
Shred  
1 pound (6 med) = 2½ cups Small shreds: trim; place upright in feed tube. Long  
shreds: trim; place horizontally in feed tube. Medium to  
firm pressure.  
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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  
Metal Blade  
Slice  
Chop  
2 medium stalks = ½ cup  
1 medium = 1½ cups  
1 medium = 1½ cups  
Trim; place upright in feed tube. Medium pressure.  
Cucumbers  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
Slicing Disc  
Slice  
Rounds: trim; place upright in feed tube. Medium  
pressure. Long slices: trim; place horizontally in feed  
tube. Medium pressure.  
Shredding Disc  
Metal Blade  
Metal Blade  
Shreds: trim; place upright in feed tube. Medium  
pressure. Long shreds: trim; place horizontally in feed  
tube. Medium pressure.  
1 medium = 1½ cups  
Shred  
Chop  
Chop  
Garlic  
1 head = 12 to 16 cloves;  
1 medium clove = ½  
teaspoon  
Peel; with machine running, drop cloves through feed  
tube to finely chop.  
Ginger  
1-inch pieces = 1  
tablespoon  
Peel; cut into ½-inch pieces. With machine running, drop  
through feed tube to finely chop.  
Slicing Disc  
Slice  
4 ounces = ½ cup  
4 ounces = ½ cup  
Peel; place upright in feed tube. Medium pressure.  
Peel; place upright in feed tube. Medium pressure.  
Shredding Disc  
Shred  
Herbs - Fresh  
Jalapeño  
Metal Blade  
Chop  
1 cup loosely packed = ¹∕  
Herbs, work bowl and blade should be clean and  
completely dry. Pulse to roughly chop. Process to finely  
chop. Keep up to 10 days in airtight bag in refrigerator.  
³
cup  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Chop  
1 medium pepper = 3  
tablespoons  
Remove seeds and stem. With machine running, drop  
halved pepper through feed tube to chop.  
Shred  
1 medium pepper = ¼ cup  
Remove seeds and stem. Cut stem end flat to slice into  
rings; medium pressure. Place upright in feed tube for  
narrow slices, horizontally for longer slices.  
Leeks  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Chop  
Slice  
1 pound = 2 cups  
1 pound = 2 cups  
Clean leeks; trim, discard dark green parts. Cut into  
1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
Clean leeks as above. Place upright in feed tube;  
medium pressure. Long slices: trim; place lengthwise in  
feed tube. Medium pressure.  
Mushrooms  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Chop  
Slice  
1 pound = 6 cups  
1 pound = 5 cups  
Cut into even pieces; pulse to chop.  
Pack feed tube. Light pressure.  
Shredding Disc  
Shred  
1 pound = 5 cups  
Pack feed tube. Light pressure.  
Onions  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Chop  
Slice  
1 pound = 4½ to 5 cups  
1 medium = ¾ to 1 cup  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
Trim; place in feed tube. Medium pressure.  
Peppers - Bell  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Chop  
Slice  
1 pound = 4½ to 5 cups  
1 pound = 3 cups  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
Remove seeds and stem. Cut stem end flat to slice into  
rings; medium pressure. Halve or quarter and place  
upright in feed tube for narrow slices, horizontally for  
longer slices.  
Pickles  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Chop  
Slice  
1 medium = ¾ cup  
1 medium = ¾ cup  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
Place upright in feed tube for rounds; horizontally for  
longer slices. Medium pressure.  
Potatoes  
Metal Blade  
Metal Blade  
Chop  
1 pound = 3½ to 4 cups  
Raw potatoes: cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
Purée  
1 cup cooked (1-inch  
pieces) = ½ cup  
Sweet potatoes/yams: cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to  
chop.  
Slicing Disc  
Slice  
1 pound = 3½ to 4 cups  
Trim end flat; cut to fit into feed tube. Light to medium  
pressure for white potatoes; firm pressure for sweet  
potatoes/yams; light pressure for partially cooked  
potatoes.  
Shredding Disc  
Shred  
1 pound = 3½ to 4 cups  
Trim end flat; cut to fit into feed tube. Light to medium  
pressure for white potatoes. Note: keep sliced or  
shredded raw potatoes in cold water to avoid  
discoloration; dry well before using. Mashed potatoes:  
process cooked white potatoes through medium  
shredding disc to avoid a gluey consistency.  
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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.  
Trim ends; firm pressure.  
Trim ends; firm pressure.  
½ pound = 1½ cups  
½ pound = 1½ cups  
Slicing Disc  
Slice  
Shredding Disc  
Shred  
Scallions  
Spinach  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Chop  
Slice  
1 to 2 = ¼ cup  
1 to 2 = ¼ cup  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
Trim, discard dark green parts, place upright in feed  
tube. Light to medium pressure. Long slices: trim; place  
lengthwise in feed tube. Medium pressure.  
Metal Blade  
Metal Blade  
Chop  
1 pound raw = 10 cups raw Pulse to chop.  
Purée  
1 pound raw = 1½ cups  
cooked  
Process to purée.  
Slicing Disc  
Slice  
1 pound raw = 10 cups raw Roll leaves together and place upright in feed tube;  
medium pressure.  
Zucchini/Summer Metal Blade  
Chop  
Slice  
1 pound = 3 cups  
1 pound = 3 cups  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
Squash  
Slicing Disc  
Rounds: trim; place upright in feed tube. Long slices:  
trim; place horizontally in feed tube. Medium pressure.  
Shredding Disc  
Shred  
1 pound = 3 cups  
Shredding: trim; place upright in feed tube. Long shreds:  
trim and place horizontally in feed tube. Medium  
pressure.  
Metal Blade  
Metal Blade  
Purée  
Chop  
½ pound = 1 cup  
¼ pound = 1 cup  
Cut into 1-inch pieces. Process soft cheeses until smooth.  
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.  
CHEESES  
Soft Cheeses;  
Ricotta, Cream,  
Cottage, Brie,  
Blue, Fontina  
Mozzarella, Bel  
Paese  
Shredding Disc  
Shredding Disc  
Med. Shred  
Fine Shred  
¼ pound = 1 cup  
¼ pound = 1 cup  
Chill well; medium pressure. Mozzarella should be frozen  
for 25 to 30 minutes before shredding.  
Firm Cheeses;  
Cheddar, Swiss,  
Edam & Gouda  
Metal Blade  
Chop  
¼ pound = 1 cup  
¼ pound = 1 cup  
¼ pound = 1 cup  
¼ pound = 1 cup  
Cut into ½- to 1-inch pieces; temperature not critical.  
Chill well; light to medium pressure.  
Chill well; medium pressure.  
Slicing Disc  
Slice  
Shredding Disc  
Shredding Disc  
Med. Shred  
Fine Shred  
Chill well; light pressure.  
Hard Cheeses;  
Parmesan &  
Romano  
Metal Blade  
Chop  
¾ pound = 3 cup  
Cut into ½- to 1 inch pieces; temperature not critical.  
*Never process cheese that cannot be pierced with the  
tip of a sharp knife.  
Shredding Disc  
Shredding Disc  
Med. Shred  
Fine Shred  
¼ pound = 1 cup  
¼ pound = 1 cup  
Cheese should be room temperature.  
Cheese should be room temperature.  
As with all fruit and cooked vegetable purées, cut  
ingredients into 1-inch pieces. Steam cooked ingredients  
until completely soft. Pulse to chop, then process until  
completely smooth. To ensure there are no lumps, press  
mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Keeps well frozen  
in ice cube trays for individual 1-ounce portions.  
ADDITIONAL  
FOODS  
Baby Food  
Metal Blade  
Metal Blade  
Purée  
Chop  
Butter  
¼ pound (1 stick) = ½ cup  
Butter should be room temperature and cut into  
tablespoon-size pieces. Process, scraping bowl as  
necessary. Compound butters: process flavoring  
ingredients before adding butter. Pastry: cut butter into  
small cubes; freeze before using.  
Slicing Disc  
Metal Blade  
¼ pound (1 stick) = ½ cup  
1-ounce = ¼ cup grated  
Slice  
Chop  
Butter should be cold, not frozen; medium pressure.  
Chocolate  
Cut into ½- to 1-inch pieces (or use chocolate chips).  
Pulse to start, then process to desired consistency.  
Texture will appear more rounded than grated.  
Shredding Disc  
Metal Blade  
Shred  
Chop  
Chill chocolate; medium to firm pressure.  
1-ounce = ¼ cup grated  
12 to 14 graham wafers =  
Crumbs; Bread,  
Cookies &  
Crackers  
Break up ingredients into ½- to 1-inch pieces. Process  
1 cup crumbs; 1 slice bread until fine. Breadcrumbs: make from fresh, stale or  
= ½ cup crumbs  
toasted bread.  
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FOOD  
TOOL  
PROCESS YIELD  
DIRECTIONS  
Egg Whites  
Metal Blade  
Chop  
8 egg whites = 1 cup firm  
whites  
Egg whites should be room temperature; add 1  
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 &  
Fish  
Metal Blade  
Chop  
2¼ pound boneless = 4½ cups Cut very cold raw or cooked meat/poultry/fish into  
1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Process for a few seconds  
at a time for a finer chop. Check texture often to avoid  
overprocessing.  
Metal Blade  
Slicing Disc  
Purée  
Slice  
1 pound boneless = 2 cups  
Cut very cold raw or cooked meat/poultry/fish into  
1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Process continuously until  
desired texture.  
1 pound boneless = 2 cups  
Slicing cooked meat/poultry: be sure it is very cold. Use  
a single chunk of meat at a time. Slicing raw meat/  
poultry: cut to fit feed tube; wrap in plastic to briefly  
freeze. Raw meat is ready to slice when hard to the  
touch but can easily be pierced with tip of a sharp knife.  
*Slicing meats works best when semi-frozen.  
Milk Shakes/  
Smoothies  
Metal Blade  
Metal Blade  
Chop/ Purée  
Chop  
Can make up to 16  
8-ounce servings.  
Milkshakes: add ice cream first; process and add milk  
through feed tube. Smoothies: add fruit first, then add  
the liquid while processing.  
Nuts  
¾ pound = 3 cups  
Pulse to chop. Hardness of nut dictates amount and  
time of processing. If either flour or sugar is added to  
nuts during processing, they can be processed as long  
as possible without becoming butter. Coarsely chopped  
nuts: 6 to 8 pulses. Finely chopped nuts: pulse 2 to 3  
times, then process 20 to 30 seconds, watching  
carefully for desired consistency.  
Metal Blade  
Purée  
Slice  
¼ pound = 1 cup  
¼ pound = 1 cup  
Nut butter: process nuts 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl  
as necessary. For smoothest consistency, add some oil  
to nuts while processing.  
Slicing Disc  
Medium pressure; nuts will have a coarse texture.  
Shredding Disc  
Shred (fine/med.) ¼ pound = 1 cup  
Medium pressure; nuts will have a fine/medium texture.  
Granulated Sugar Metal Blade  
(to make extra  
super-fine sugar)  
Chop  
1 pound = 2 cups  
Process 1 minute, or until fine.  
Tofu  
Metal Blade  
Metal Blade  
Purée  
Chop  
10 ounces = ¾ cup  
Drain; process 2 minutes or until smooth.  
Whipping Cream  
1 cup = ½ cup whipped  
Process well-chilled cream until cream begins to  
thicken. Add sugar as desired; process continuously until  
cream reaches desired consistency (about 3 to 4  
minutes).  
Pulse mixture until it has consistency between cornmeal  
and small pebbly crumbs. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a  
time; pulse until a dough forms.  
DOUGHS  
Metal Blade  
Metal Blade  
Mix  
Mix  
Pastry Dough  
Batters  
Quick Bread,  
Cake & Cookies  
First sift dry ingredients together by processing; remove  
and reserve. Process the fats and sugars together and  
then add any remaining liquid ingredients. Pulse in  
reserved dry ingredients. Any ingredients that need to  
be coarsely chopped can be added with dry ingredients.  
For finely chopped ingredients, chop separately in small  
work bowl and then add to batter at the end.  
Yeast Dough  
Breads  
Metal Blade  
Dough Blade  
Mix  
TIPS: Use ¾ cup warm liquid to proof 2¼ teaspoons  
dry active yeast. 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.*  
Knead  
Sweet Dough  
Breads & Coffee  
Cakes  
Metal Blade  
Dough Blade  
Mix  
See TIPS above, but keep in mind that sweet doughs  
will be rich and sticky and may not clean sides of bowl;  
bowl may need to be scraped. Sweet doughs require  
less kneading once the ingredients are mixed.*  
Knead  
Note: Use dough blade for kneading dough in the large bowl only. The medium or small bowls may not be used  
for dough.  
*See troubleshooting for additional direction and techniques.  
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surface. Occasionally wipe your Accessory  
Storage Case with a cloth or sponge that has  
been dipped in warm soapy water. To remove  
stubborn spots, use a mild soap solution, then  
wipe with a damp sponge. do not put the  
accessory Storage Case in the dishwasher.  
Blades, stem adapter and discs should always  
be clean when they are put into the Accessory  
Storage Case. The Accessory Storage Case is  
not meant for temporary storage of soiled  
blades between periods of use.  
CLEaNING aNd STORaGE  
Keep your Cuisinart Elite Collection14-Cup  
Food Processor ready to use on the kitchen  
counter. When not in use, leave it unplugged.  
This food processor includes a storage case  
with lock for safekeeping of blades and discs.  
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 bowl, 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 bowl and  
pushers upside down for drainage. Remember  
to unload the dishwasher carefully wherever you  
place sharp blades and discs.  
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.  
To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
The work bowl is made of polycarbonate plastic,  
which is shatter resistant and heat resistant. It  
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.  
Always unplug the unit before removing food,  
cleaning, or putting on or taking off parts.  
The housing base may be wiped clean with a  
soapy, non-abrasive material. Be sure to dry  
once clean.  
Always remove work bowl from base of machine  
before you remove chopping blade or dough  
blade.  
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.  
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  
The Accessory Storage Case is made of a high-  
impact plastic that has a smooth, easy-to-clean  
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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.  
2. Problem: Motor slows down.  
Solution:  
• Amount of dough may exceed maximum  
capacity of your food processor. Remove  
half and process in two batches.  
• Dough may be too wet (see number 10).  
If motor speeds up, continue processing.  
If not, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a  
time until the motor speeds up. Process  
until dough cleans the side of the work  
bowl.  
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  
the pusher assembly is removed, a fast-stop  
circuit also enables the motor to stop within  
seconds.  
3. Problem: Blade doesn’t incorporate  
ingredients.  
Cuisinart offers a Limited Three-Year Warranty  
on the entire machine.  
Solution:  
• Always start the food processor before  
adding liquid. Add liquid in a slow, steady  
stream, allowing the dry ingredients to  
absorb it. If too much liquid is added,  
wait until ingredients in the work bowl  
have mixed, then add remaining liquid  
slowly (do not turn off the machine). Pour  
liquid onto dough as it passes under feed  
tube opening; do not pour liquid directly  
onto bottom of the work bowl.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Food Processing  
1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed  
Solution:  
• The ingredients should be cut evenly  
into ½- to 1-inch pieces before  
processing.  
• Process in batches to avoid  
overloading.  
4. Problem: Blade rises in work bowl  
Solution:  
2. Problem: Slices are uneven or slanted  
• Excessively sticky dough can cause blade  
to rise. Reinsert blade and immediately  
add 2 tablespoons of flour through the  
feed tube while the machine is running.  
Solution:  
• Place evenly cut food into the feed tube.  
• Apply even pressure on the pusher.  
5. Problem: The large pusher moves when  
3. Problem: Food falls over in feed tube  
processing dough or other heavy loads.  
Solution:  
Solution:  
• Large feed tube must be packed full  
for best results. If processing smaller  
quantities, use the small feed tube.  
• The pusher lock feature, located above  
the handle, should be pulled out (some  
vibration is normal).  
4. Problem: Some food remains on top  
of the disc.  
6. Problem: Dough doesn’t clean inside of  
the work bowl.  
Solution:  
Solution:  
• It is normal for small pieces to remain;  
cut remaining bits by hand and add to  
processed ingredients.  
• Amount of dough may exceed maximum  
capacity of your food processor. Remove  
half and process in two batches.  
Dough Processing  
• Dough may be too dry (see number 9).  
• Dough may be too wet (see number 10).  
1. Problem: The dough control button does  
not work.  
7. Problem: Nub of dough forms on top of  
blade and does not become uniformly  
kneaded.  
Solution:  
• The dough control works in conjunction  
with the ON button. The food processor  
will only operate once the ON is selected  
after the dough function is activated.  
Solution:  
• Stop machine, carefully remove dough,  
divide it into 3 pieces and redistribute  
them evenly in the work bowl.  
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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  
redistribute evenly in bowl. Process 10  
seconds or until uniformly soft and pliable.  
Solution:  
• This is normal as some heavier loads (e.g.  
slicing/shredding cheese) may require the  
motor to work harder. Simply reposition  
the food in the feed tube and try again.  
9. Problem: Dough is too dry.  
Solution:  
• The maximum load capacity may have  
been exceeded. Remove some of the  
ingredients and continue processing.  
• While machine is running, add water, 1  
tablespoon at a time until dough cleans  
the inside of the bowl.  
5. Problem: It is difficult to remove the  
10. Problem: Dough is too wet.  
chopping/mixing blade from the work bowl.  
Solution:  
Solution:  
• While machine is running, add flour, 1  
tablespoon at a time until dough cleans  
the inside of the bowl.  
• These innovative blades have been  
designed to lock in the work bowl to  
prevent them from falling out when  
emptying the contents of the bowl. Using  
extreme care, use a little extra force to  
remove the blade.  
Technical  
1. Problem: The motor does not start.  
Solution:  
6. Problem: The food processor vibrated/  
moved around the countertop during  
processing.  
• There is a safety interlock to prevent the  
motor from starting if it is not properly  
assembled. Make sure the work bowl  
and work bowl cover are securely locked  
into position.  
Solution:  
• Make sure the rubber feet at the bottom  
of the unit are clean and dry. Also make  
sure that the maximum load capacity is  
not being exceeded.  
• If you are slicing or shredding and the  
above solution does not work, make sure  
that the food contents in the feed tube  
are cut below the maximum fill line so  
that the activation rod can engage the  
motor.  
• This is normal as some heavier loads (e.g.  
slicing/shredding cheese) may require the  
motor to work harder.  
• If the motor still will not start, check the  
power cord and outlet.  
7. Problem: The large pusher falls out when  
the cover is turned upside down.  
2. Problem: The food processor shuts off  
Solution:  
during operation.  
• The pusher lock feature, located above  
the handle, should be pulled out.  
Solution:  
• The cover may have become unlocked;  
check to make sure it is securely in  
position.  
• A safety protector in the motor prevents  
the motor from overheating, which is  
caused by excessive strain. Press the Off  
control button and wait 10 to 15 minutes  
to allow the food processor to cool off  
before resuming.  
3. Problem: The food processor cover  
becomes unlatched in the back and or  
makes a loud noise.  
Solution:  
• The back of the cover becoming  
unlatched, and any related noise, will not  
prevent the unit from working. Simply  
push down to lock the back into position.  
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and/or damaged products are not covered  
under warranty. Please be sure to include  
your return address, daytime phone number,  
description of the product defect, product  
model number (located on bottom of product),  
original date of purchase, and any other  
information pertinent to the product’s return.  
Your Cuisinart Elite Collection14-Cup Food  
Processor has been manufactured to the  
strictest specifications and has been designed  
for use with the authorized accessories and  
replacement parts.  
waRRaNTY  
FULL TwENTY-YEaR  
mOTOR waRRaNTY  
LImITEd 3-YEaR  
waRRaNTY  
This warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart  
Elite Collection14-Cup Food Processor  
that was purchased at retail for personal,  
family or household use. Except as otherwise  
required under applicable law, this warranty is  
not available to retailers or other commercial  
purchasers or owners.  
This warranty expressly excludes any  
defects or damages caused by accessories,  
replacement parts, or repair service other than  
those that have been authorized by Cuisinart.  
We warrant that your Cuisinart Elite Collection™  
14-Cup Food Processor will be free of defects  
in materials and workmanship under normal  
home use for three years from the date of  
original purchase.  
This warranty does not cover any damage  
caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other  
ordinary household use.  
This warranty excludes all incidental or  
consequential damages. Some states do  
not allow the exclusion or limitation of these  
damages, so these exclusions may not apply  
to you.  
We suggest you complete and return the  
enclosed product registration card promptly  
to facilitate verification of the date of original  
purchase. However, return of the product  
registration card does not eliminate the need  
for the consumer to maintain the original proof  
of purchase in order to obtain the warranty  
benefits. In the event that you do not have  
proof of purchase date, the purchase date for  
purposes of this warranty will be the date of  
manufacture.  
CaLIFORNIa RESIdENTS ONLY:  
California law provides that for In-Warranty  
Service, California residents have the option of  
returning a nonconforming product (A) to the  
store where it was purchased or (B) to another  
retail store which sells Cuisinart® products of  
the same type.  
If your Cuisinart Elite Collection14-Cup Food  
Processor should prove to be defective within  
the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we  
think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty  
service, simply call our toll-free number 1-800-  
726-0190 for additional information from our  
Customer Service Representatives, or send  
the defective product to Customer Service at  
Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ  
08520.  
The retail store shall then, at its discretion,  
either repair the product, refer the consumer  
to an independent repair facility, replace  
the product, or refund the purchase price  
less the amount directly attributable to the  
consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the  
above options do not result in the appropriate  
relief to the consumer, the consumer may then  
take the product to an independent repair  
facility if service or repair can be economically  
accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer  
will be responsible for the reasonable cost of  
such service, repair, replacement, or refund for  
nonconforming products under warranty.  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your  
return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and  
handling of the product.  
Please pay by check or money order (California  
residents need only supply proof of purchase  
and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping  
instructions).  
California residents may also, according to their  
preference, return nonconforming products  
directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary,  
replacement, by calling our Consumer Service  
Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.  
NOTE: For added protection and secure  
handling of any Cuisinart® product that is being  
returned, we recommend you use a traceable,  
insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be  
held responsible for in-transit damage or for  
packages that are not delivered to us. Lost  
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the  
repair, replacement, and shipping and handling  
for such products under warranty.  
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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, please remind the  
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center  
at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem  
is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced  
with the correct parts, and the product is still  
under warranty.  
©2009 Conair Corporation  
Cuisinart® is a registered trademark  
of the Conair Corporation  
150 Milford Road  
East Windsor, NJ 08520  
Printed in China  
08CE12003  
IB-8478  
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