INSTRUCTION
AND RECIPE
BOOKLET
Cuisinart® Stainless Steel 13-Cup Food Processor
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
SFP-13
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM WORK BOWL CAPACITY
FOOD CAPACITY
Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetable or cheese 13 cups
Chopped fruit, vegetable or cheese 6 cups
Puréed fruit or vegetable 6 cups cooked; 4 cups puréed
Chopped or puréed meat, fish or seafood 2 pounds
Thin liquid (e.g., dressings, soups, etc.)
Cake batter 8-inch cheesecake batter; 1 box (15.25 ounce) cake mix
Cookie dough 5 dozen (based on average chocolate chip cookie recipe)
White bread/pizza dough 4 cups (all-purpose or bread flour)
Nuts for nut butter
8 cups
4 cups
RECOMMENDED SMALL WORK BOWL CAPACITY
FOOD CAPACITY
Chopped fruit, vegetable or cheese 2 cups
Puréed fruit or vegetable 2 cups
Thin liquid (e.g., dressings, soups, etc.)
Nuts for nut butter
2 cups
1 cup
ACCESSORIES
FUNCTION ACCESSORY RESULTS
Shred
Slice
Small Chop
Large Chop
Dough
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IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
This package contains a Cuisinart Stainless
Steel 13-Cup Food Processor and accessories:
Large 13-cup work bowl, small 4.5-cup work
bowl, work bowl cover with multiple feed tubes
with interlock, accessory storage case, spatula
and instruction/recipe book.
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.
2. Open top flaps – there will be a rectangular
block of packing material that holds the
processor parts, each fitted into a cavity.
3. Remove the instruction/recipe book.
4. Lift out the packing material.
5. Remove the base, the 13- and 4.5-cup work
bowls, and place the base on the counter
or table. Assemble the work bowls on the
base by placing them over the shaft, using
the handle to turn the work bowl clockwise
to lock it.
6. Always read the Assembly Instructions
thoroughly before using your food processor.
7. When ready to use your machine, unlock the
accessory storage case, lift the cover and
remove the clamshell to access the small
metal chopping/mixing blade, dough blade,
large metal chopping/mixing blade, stem
adapter, adjustable slicing disc, and
reversible shredding disc.
CAREFULLY REMOVE THE SMALL AND
LARGE METAL CHOPPING/MIXING BLADES
BY GRASPING THE CENTER HUB AND
LIFTING THEM STRAIGHT UP. NEVER
TOUCH THE BLADES, AS THEY ARE RAZOR
SHARP. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE
ADJUSTABLE SLICING DISC BY USING THE
PLASTIC HUB.
DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE, IT IS VERY
SHARP.
Remember to lock the parts in the storage
case when not in use.
8. 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. NOTE: We recommend that
you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for
a fast, efficient way to complete your
product registration.
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
Always follow these safety precautions when
using this appliance.
Getting Ready
1. Read all instructions.
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.
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 a 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.
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.
2. Avoid coming into 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
bowl cover assembly, call 1-800-762-0190
for assistance. Do not use the 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 the shaft except when
the bowl is properly locked in place and the
processor is in use. Store blades and discs out
of reach of children.
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.
Cleaning
To protect against risk of electric shock,
do not put base in water or other liquids.
General
1. This appliance should not be used by or near
children or individuals with certain disabilities.
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.
This food processor is ETL listed for household
3.
use. Use it only for food preparation as
described in the accompanying recipe and
instruction book. Do not use this appliance
for anything but its intended use.
4. The use of attachments not recommended
or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric
shock or personal injury, or damage to your
food processor.
5. To avoid possible malfunction of work bowl
switch, never store processor with cover
assembly in locked position.
6. Maximum rating of 550 watts is based on
the shredding disc, which draws the greatest
current. Other recommended attachments
may draw significantly less current.
7. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance
garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing
in an appliance garage, always unplug the
unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing
so could create a risk of fire, especially if the
appliance touches the walls of the garage or
the door touches the unit as it closes.
NOTICE: This appliance has a plastic case,
and 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK
The exclamation point within an
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated, dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of fire or electric shock
to persons.
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying
appliance.
NOTICE:
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrican. Do not modify
the plug in any way.
CONTENTS
Important Unpacking Instructions ............... 3
Important Safeguards.................................. 4
Features and Benefits ............................. 6–7
Accessory Storage Case ..............................8
General Assembly Instructions ................8–9
Machine Controls ......................................... 9
Chopping/Mixing Blades .............................. 9
Slicing/Shredding Discs ............................. 10
Dough Blade...............................................10
User Guide ........................................... 11–12
Cleaning, Storage and Maintenance ......... 12
For Your Safety .................................... 12–13
Technical Data ............................................ 13
Troubleshooting ................................... 13–14
Warranty Information ................................. 15
Recipes ................................................ 16–57
Index ........................................................... 58
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
DO NOT OPEN
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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. 3-Part Pusher Assembly
A small pusher (1a) sits inside the medium
pusher (1b), which sits inside the large
pusher (1c), allowing you to accommodate
ingredients of all sizes. The large pusher
lock on the work bowl cover can be pulled
out to lock the large pusher, and pushed
in to unlock it. This feature should be used
when processing heavy loads.
2. Work Bowl Cover with Supreme
Wide-Mouth Feed Tube
Cover has the SealTightTM Advantage
feature, allowing maximum bowl
capacity during processing and pouring.
Exclusive feed tube accommodates larger
ingredients and saves time precutting.
3. Small 4.5-Cup (3a) and Large 13-Cup (3b)
Work Bowls
Designed for maximum versatility, select the
appropriate work bowl for the task.
4. One-Touch Control Panel
These easy-to-clean buttons feature High,
Low, Off and Pulse options for every food
processing function.
5. Housing Base and Motor
The heavy-duty base houses a powerful
550-watt motor and vertical motor shaft
that processes a variety of recipes without
slowing down.
6. Small Chopping/Mixing Blade
The small stainless steel blade chops or
mixes ingredients in your small work
bowl – features Cuisinart’s BladeLock System.
7. Dough Blade
Designed to gently knead through all types
of dough. Low speed is recommended
when kneading. NOTE: The dough blade
can only be used in the large bowl.
8. Large Chopping/Mixing Blade
This heavy-duty stainless steel blade will
process a variety of food in your large work
bowl. The BladeLock System keeps the
blade in place to provide optimal ease when
pouring.
9. Adjustable Slicing Disc
The versatile 7-in-1 disc allows for thin
to thick slices with 1mm to 7mm indicators.
NOTE: This disc can only be used in the
large bowl.
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10. Reversible Shredding Disc
Provides the option of either fine or coarse
shredding for optimal results. NOTE: This
disc can only be used only in the large
bowl.
11. Stem Adapter
This user-friendly tool easily attaches to
either disc or small chopping/mixing blade
to engage the motor shaft.
12. Spatula
Uniquely designed for use with either
work bowl.
13. Accessory Storage Case
This convenient storage case with safety
lock holds all of the blades, discs and
stem adapter that are included with your
new food processor.
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1a.
1b.
1c.
2.
3a.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
3b.
4.
5.
12.
13.
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ACCESSORY
STORAGE CASE
Operating the Lock
To unlock, turn counterclockwise. 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 holds the small
chopping/mixing blade (A) on the peg in the back
of the case; the dough blade (B) on the middle
peg; the stem adapter (C) on the front peg;
the large chopping/mixing blade (D) in the front
cavity; the adjustable slicing disc (E) in the slot
on the right, and the reversible shredding disc (F)
in the left slot.
Carefully hold discs by center hub when inserting
into and removing from the storage case.
NOTE: DO NOT TOUCH METAL BLADES
OR CUTTING EDGES OF DISCS. ALL ARE
EXTREMELY SHARP AND CONTACT COULD
CAUSE INJURY.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Before First Use
Before using your Cuisinart
13-Cup Food Processor for the first time, wash
all the parts (see Cleaning, Storage and
Maintenance Instructions on page 12).
Place the food processor base on a dry,
1.
level countertop with the controls facing
toward you. Do not plug the unit in until it
is fully assembled.
2. With the large bowl on the base, use
the handle to turn the work bowl
counterclockwise to lock it onto the
housing base.
3. To use the small work bowl, first attach the
large work bowl to the base. Place the
stem adapter onto the shaft, then lower
the small work bowl over the adapter and
into the large bowl. Place your fingers in the
recesses of the small bowl and turn slightly
clockwise to properly position it in the large
bowl.
Large Bowl
& accessories
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Stainless Steel
Small Bowl
& accessories
F
A
B
C
E
D
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Main Work Bowl Cover Operation
1. Place the lid over the
work bowl with the
feed-tube assembly
shifted slightly to the
right of the handle.
Be sure to assemble
the hub pin into the
center of the lid.
2. Once the cover is fully
seated, rotate the cover
to the left (clockwise)
to engage the lid locking
mechanism and interlock.
3. To remove the lid, rotate
the lid approximately
¹/
of a turn to the
¹
²
right to disengage the
interlock and locking
mechanism.
Work Bowls
The two nested work bowls offer versatile food
processing options and save you time by
minimizing cleanup. Use only the small work
bowl when processing smaller quantities.
Optimize efficiency when making recipes that
require multiple bowls by starting with the smaller
work bowl. For example, prepare a crumb topping
in the small work bowl before mixing batter for a
cake in the large work bowl. Or emulsify dressing
before shredding broccoli, carrots and cabbage for
vegetable slaw.
Chopping certain foods may scratch or cloud the
work bowl; this will not affect the functionality of
your work bowl.
Machine Controls
High and Low Control Buttons
The High and Low controls are buttons that allow
the machine to run until Off is selected.
1. Properly assemble the machine.
2. Add ingredients to the work bowl, either
through the feed tube or directly into the bowl.
Lock lid into place.
3. Press the High or Low button. The motor
will start.
4. Press the Off button when finished.
Pulse Button
The Pulse control is a 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 should be about 2 seconds.
With the machine properly assembled and
engaged, and ingredients in the work bowl,
press the Pulse button repeatedly as needed.
CHOPPING/
MIXING BLADES
Blade Operation
The BladeLock feature is designed to 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.
Large Blade Operation
With your 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 push down until it locks into place. Always
check to be sure the blade is securely locked before
turning the bowl upside down. (To remove blade, 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 blade up by its hub gently and carefully.)
Small Blade Operation
With the large work bowl in place on the base,
place the stem adapter onto the hub in the center
of the bowl. Next, put the small work bowl into the
large bowl, positioning it over the adapter. Grasp
the small chopping/mixing blade by its hub, placing
it on the stem adapter. Push down firmly to lock. (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 blade up by the hub gently and carefully.)
Chopping
(using the Chopping/Mixing Blade)
• For raw ingredients:
Peel, core and/or remove seeds and pits. Food
should be cut into even, ½- to 1-inch pieces.
Foods cut into same-size pieces produce
the most even results.
• Pulse food in 1- to 2-second increments to
chop. For the finest chop, either hold the Pulse
button down or press High or Low to run the
machine continuously. Watch ingredients
closely to achieve desired consistency, and
scrape the work bowl as necessary. Low speed
is recommended for making doughs and
batters. High speed is recommended for most
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other chopping, processing and slicing/
shredding tasks.
Puréeing
(using the Chopping/Mixing Blade)
• To purée fresh fruits or cooked fruits/vegetables:
Ingredients should be cut into 1-inch pieces;
a smooth purée is best achieved when all the
pieces are equal in size. Pulse to initially chop
and then process High or Low until food is
puréed; scrape the work bowl as necessary.
Do not use this method to purée cooked
white potatoes.
• To purée solids for a soup or sauce: Strain the
solids from the liquid and process the solids
alone. Add cooking liquid through the feed tube
and process as needed.
SLICING/SHREDDING DISCS
Disc Operation
When using the large work bowl, position the
stem adapter onto the shaft. If using the
adjustable slicing disc, use the rotating hub and
indicator markings to select slicing thickness
from 1 to 7 (1, thin slice; 7, thick slice). Using
the plastic hub, align and insert the disc over the
stem adapter.
If using the reversible shredding disc, determine
whether the fine or coarse side will be used with
that side facing up. The plastic hub may be used
for removal of these discs.
it is well chilled.
• To shred leafy vegetables like lettuce or
spinach: Roll leaves together and stand them
up in feed tube. Process with even pressure.
NOTE: Always use the pusher when slicing
or shredding. Never put your fingers in the
feed tube while unit is running.
DOUGH BLADE
Dough Blade Operation
For use with the large work bowl. Carefully place
the dough blade over the center of the bowl,
place it onto the shaft and push down until it
locks into place.
Kneading
(using the Dough Blade or the Chopping/
Mixing Blade with Low Speed)
• The chopping blade is ideal
for pastry doughs, while the dough blade is
specifically designed for kneading yeast
doughs.
• The large pusher lock is recommended to be in
the locked position when kneading dough to
from moving around — some vibration is
avoid it
still normal.
• Dough kneading should be done in the large
work bowl only.
Using the Adjustable Slicing and
Reversible Shredding Discs
• The slicing disc makes whole slices. It slices
fruits and vegetables, cooked meat
and semi-frozen raw meat. The shredding disc
shreds most firm and hard cheeses. It also
shredsvegetables like potatoes, carrots and
zucchini.
• Always pack food in the feed tube evenly for
slicing and shredding. 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 round fruits or vegetables, slice a thick
piece off the base so it sits upright in feed
tube. Slice to fit tube if necessary.
• For small ingredients like mushrooms, radishes
or strawberries: Trim the ends so the food sits
upright in the feed tube.
• When slicing or shredding cheese, be sure that
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USER GUIDE
You can slice, shred and chop a multitude of vegetables and fruits in the Cuisinart
you may not know is that the food processor is the perfect tool for a number of other tasks, such as soften
ing butter, making breadcrumbs, making baby food, etc. Here is a guide that will help you in preparing just
about anything!
TIP: To avoid overflow of food, please note recommended max capacity (chart on page 2)
for each type of food. All capacities are not equal.
FOOD TOOL SPEED DIRECTIONS
Soft Cheeses
(ricotta, cream
cheese, cottage
cheese, etc.)
Firm Cheeses
(Cheddar, Swiss,
Edam, Gouda,
etc.)
Hard Cheeses
(Parmesan,
Romano, etc.)
Baby Food Chopping/Mixing Blade Pulse
Butter Chopping/Mixing Blade
Crumbs (Bread,
Cookie, Cracker,
Chip)
Fresh Herbs Chopping/Mixing Blade Pulse Wash and dry herbs thoroughly. Pulse to roughly chop. Continue
Ground Meat Chopping/Mixing Blade Pulse Cut meat into 1-inch pieces. Pulse to chop, about 25 long
“Ice Cream” Chopping/Mixing Blade Pulse
Chopping/Mixing Blade Low to
Slicing or Shredding
Disc
Chopping/Mixing Blade
Slicing or Shredding
Disc
Slicing or Shredding
Disc
Chopping/Mixing Blade Pulse
gently mix
or High to
whip
High Cheese should be well chilled before slicing/shredding.
Pulse
and High
and High
High For creaming: Have butter at room temperature. Cut into 1-inch
and High
and High
Have cheese at room temperature. When applicable, cut into
1-inch pieces. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down
the sides of the bowl as needed. Perfect for making
cheesecakes, dips, pasta fillings and more.
Cut to fit feed tube. Use light to medium pressure when slicing/
shredding.
If using the chopping blade, cut into ½-inch pieces.
Pulse to break up and then process until finely grated.
This will produce a nice grated cheese. If slicing or shredding,
cut to fit feed tube. Use light to medium pressure when
slicing/shredding.
As for all fruit and vegetable purées, cut ingredients into
½- to 1-inch pieces. Steam ingredients until completely soft.
Pulse to chop, then process until completely smooth
(add steaming liquid through the feed tube when processing if
necessary). Keeps frozen in ice cube trays for individual 1-ounce
portions.
pieces. Process, scraping bowl as necessary. For compound
(flavored) butters, process flavoring ingredients, such as herbs,
zest, vegetables, etc., before adding butter. For shredding/slicing:
Freeze briefly. Use light to medium pressure to shred or slice.
Shredded butter is great for preparing certain pastry doughs.
Sliced butter is great for serving alongside corn on the cob or
freshly made rolls.
Break into pieces. Pulse to break up, and then process until
desired consistency. This will make perfect bread/cracker/chip
crumbs for coating meats and fish. Processed cookies make
delicious pie and cake crusts.
pulsing until desired consistency is achieved.
pulses, or until desired consistency is achieved. If a purée
is desired, continue to process. Never chop/purée more than
2 pounds at one time. Make sure to never process meat
containing bones.
Put frozen fruit cut into 1-inch pieces into the work bowl, with
liquid (juice or milk), any desired sweeteners, such as sugar,
honey, simple syrup and other flavors. Pulse to break up.
Process until smooth.
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FOOD TOOL SPEED DIRECTIONS
Milk Shakes/
Smoothies
Nuts Chopping/Mixing Blade Pulse and
Superfine Sugar Chopping/Mixing Blade High Process granulated sugar for about 1 minute until finely ground.
Whipped Cream Chopping/Mixing Blade Low Process well-chilled cream until cream begins to thicken.
Chopping/Mixing Blade Low For milk shakes, first add ice cream. While unit is running,
High
add milk through the feed tube until desired consistency is
achieved. For smoothies, add fruit first, then add the liquid
through the feed tube while unit is running.
Pulse to chop to desired consistency. To make a nut butter, pulse
to break up, and then process until smooth, stopping to scrape
down sides as needed.
Excellent for using in meringues and other baked goods.
Add sugar as desired; process continuously until cream reaches
desired consistency. This cream is dense and perfect as a
whipped topping for cake or ice cream.
CLEANING, STORAGE AND
MAINTENANCE
• Keep your Cuisinart
ready to use on the kitchen counter. When not
in use, leave it unplugged.
• Keep the blades and discs out of 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. Insert the work bowls and
pusher upside down for drainage. Remember to
unload the dishwasher carefully wherever you
have placed sharp blades and discs.
• To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowls,
cover, pusher and blade or disc immediately
after use so food won’t dry on them. Be sure
to position the pusher 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 the blades and discs by hand, do
it carefully. When handling, use the plastic
hubs. Avoid leaving them in soapy water
where they may disappear from sight. To clean
the blades, 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 SAN plastic with
metal components. They should not be placed
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13-Cup Food Processor
in a microwave oven.
• The housing base may be wiped clean with
a soapy, nonabrasive material. Be sure to dry
it thoroughly.
• 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.
MAINTENANCE: Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service
representative.
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 blades and discs carefully.
Their cutting edges are very sharp.
• 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 the motor shaft as far as it will go.
• Always insert the 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.
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• 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 the blade.
• Be careful to prevent the chopping/mixing
blade from falling out of the work bowl when
emptying the bowl. Remove it before tilting the
work bowl.
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
the pusher assembly is removed, a fast-stop circuit
also enables the motor to stop within seconds.
Cuisinart offers a Limited Three-Year Warranty
on the entire machine.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Food Processing
1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed
when chopping.
Solution:
• The ingredients should be cut evenly into
½- to 1-inch pieces before processing.
• Process in batches to avoid overloading.
2. Problem: Slices are uneven or slanted.
Solution:
• Place evenly cut food, cut side down, into
the feed tube. Always use the smallest feed
tube possible.
• Apply even pressure on the pusher.
3. Problem: Food falls over in feed tube.
Solution:
• Feed tube should be packed full for best
results.
4. Problem: Some food remains on top of the disc.
Solution:
• It is normal for small pieces to remain;
cut remaining bits by hand and add to
processed ingredients.
Dough Kneading
1. 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 8).
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 sides of the work bowl.
2. Problem: Blade doesn’t incorporate ingredients.
Solution:
• Always start the food processor before
adding liquid. Add liquid in a slow, steady
stream, or through the drizzle hole in the
pusher, allowing the dry ingredients to
absorb it. If liquid is added too quickly,
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.
3. Problem: Blade rises in work bowl.
Solution:
• Excessively sticky dough can cause blade to
rise. Carefully reinsert blade and immediately
add 2 tablespoons of flour through the feed
tube while the machine is running.
4. Problem: Dough doesn’t clean inside of the
work bowl.
Solution:
• Amount of dough may exceed maximum
capacity of your food processor. Remove
half and process in two batches.
• Dough may be too dry (see number 7).
• Dough may be too wet (see number 8).
5. Problem: Nub of dough forms on top of blade
and does not become uniformly kneaded.
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Solution:
• Stop machine, carefully remove dough,
divide it into 3 pieces and redistribute them
evenly in the work bowl.
6. Problem: Dough feels tough after kneading.
Solution:
• Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and redistribute
evenly in bowl. Process 10 seconds or until
uniformly soft and pliable.
7. Problem: Dough is too dry.
Solution:
• While machine is running, add water,
1 tablespoon at a time, until dough cleans
the inside of the bowl.
8. Problem: Dough is too wet.
Solution:
• While machine is running, add flour,
1 tablespoon at a time, until dough cleans
the inside of the bowl.
Technical
1. Problem: The motor does not start.
Solution:
• There is a safety interlock to prevent the
motor from starting if unit is not properly
assembled.
and work bowl cover are securely locked
into position.
• If the motor still will not start, check the
power cord and outlet.
2. Problem: The food processor shuts off during
operation.
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 minutes to allow the food processor
to cool off before resuming.
3. Problem: The motor slowed down during
operation.
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.
• The maximum load capacity may have been
exceeded. Remove some of the ingredients
and continue processing.
Make sure the work bowl
4. Problem: The food processor vibrated/moved
around the countertop during processing.
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.
• This is normal as some heavier loads
(e.g., slicing/shredding cheese) may require
the motor to work harder.
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LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
(U.S. AND CANADA ONLY)
This warranty is available to consumers only.
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® 13-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.
We warrant that your Cuisinart
will be free of defects in materials and workmanship
under normal home use for three years from the date
of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website,
www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete
your product registration. However, product registration
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.
If your Cuisinart
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 Consumer Service
Representatives, or send the defective product to
Consumer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor
Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.
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 made payable to
Cuisinart (California residents need only supply proof of
purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping
instructions).
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 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
manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been
designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with
authorized accessories and replacement parts. This
warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages
caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as
well as use with accessories, replacement parts or repair
service other than those authorized by Cuisinart. This
warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident,
misuse, shipment or other than 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. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights, which vary from state
to state.
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13-Cup Food Processor should prove
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13-Cup Food Processor has been
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13-Cup Food Processor
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 that sells Cuisinart
products of the same type.
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.
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.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for such products
under warranty.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart
product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service
Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product
to be serviced. If servicing is needed, a Representative
confirm whether the product is under warranty and
can
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.
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RECIPES
To help your Cuisinart® 13-Cup Food Processor feel right at home in your kitchen, we’ve assembled
a variety of delicious recipes to get you started, from quick and easy to more complex gourmet
dishes. Breakfast and brunch through dinner and dessert, these easy-to-follow recipes make sure
every meal is covered.
Look for the chef’s whisks above the ingredients for the degree of difficulty (1=easy, 2=medium,
3=challenging).
In addition, the detailed nutritional information lets you know exactly what you’re eating!
Bon appétit!
BASICS
Breadcrumbs (Plain and Seasoned) ................................................................................................................................ 18
Herb Butter ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Basil Pesto ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Simple Pizza and Tomato Sauce ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Peanut Butter ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Almond Butter ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Mayonnaise ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Basic Vinaigrette ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
Caesar Dressing ................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Baby Food ......................................................................................................................................................................... 27
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Blueberry Cream Cheese ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Morning Glory Muffins ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Banana Nut Bread............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Zucchini Frittata with Manchego and Ham .................................................................................................................... 31
Rustic Potato and Fennel Tart ......................................................................................................................................... 32
APPETIZERS
Hummus ............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Guacamole......................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Fire-Roasted Salsa ............................................................................................................................................................. 35
Crab Cakes ........................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Potato Nachos ................................................................................................................................................................... 37
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SOUPS & SALADS
Creamy White Bean Soup................................................................................................................................................ 38
Gazpacho ........................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Pear and Kale Salad .......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Celery Root Salad with Tarragon Dressing .................................................................................................................... 41
MAIN COURSES & SIDES
Latkes (Potato Pancakes) .................................................................................................................................................. 42
Falafel ................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Chicken Burgers with Mango-Avocado Salsa ............................................................................................................... 44
Meatballs ............................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Pineapple Fried Rice......................................................................................................................................................... 46
Brussels Sprouts with Lardons ......................................................................................................................................... 47
Cauliflower-Crust Pizza ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
Sausage Pizza Rolls ........................................................................................................................................................... 49
BREADS & DOUGHS
Classic White Bread .......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Buttery Dinner Rolls .......................................................................................................................................................... 51
Pizza Dough ....................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Flaky Pastry Dough (Pâte Brisée) .................................................................................................................................... 53
DESSERTS
Apple Crisp ........................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread .................................................................................................................................. 55
Pecan Shortbread Linzer Cookies ................................................................................................................................... 56
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt ................................................................................................................................................. 57
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BREADCRUMBS (PLAIN AND SEASONED)
There is no need to buy breadcrumbs when you can make them fresh
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Food Processor.
tray in a single layer. Bake until golden in color and
completely dried out, about 20 minutes.
and put into the large work bowl fitted with the large
chopping blade. Pulse to break up, about 10 times.
Process on High until fine and even in consistency,
about 1 minute. Store in an airtight container until
ready to use.
8 slices white bread
in your Cuisinart
Makes about 2 cups
1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Arrange the bread on a sheet
2. When the bread is dried out, break into large pieces
TIP: Making breadcrumbs is a great use for stale bread.
Just break up and process as instructed above without
baking first.
Note: For seasoned breadcrumbs, add ¼ teaspoon
each dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder
and ground onion flakes to the work bowl with the
dried-out bread.
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BASICS
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 60 (11% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 2g • fat 1g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 90mg • calc. 10mg • fiber 1g
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