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Cuisinart® Elemental
TM
13-Cup Food Processor
FP-13C Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET
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FOOD CAPACITY
Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetable or cheese 13 cups (3.1 L)
Chopped fruit, vegetable or cheese 6 cups (1.4 L)
Puréed fruit or vegetable 6 cups (1.4 L) cooked; 4 cups (1 L) puréed
Chopped or puréed meat, fish or seafood 2 pounds (907 g)
Thin liquid (e.g., dressings, soups, etc.)
8 cups (2 L)
Cake batter 8-inch (20 cm) cheesecake batter; 1 box [15.25 ounce (432.3 g)] cake mix
Cookie dough 5 dozen (based on average chocolate chip cookie recipe)
White bread/pizza dough 4 cups [1 L (all-purpose or bread flour)]
Nuts for nut butter
4 cups (1 L)
FOOD CAPACITY
Chopped fruit, vegetable or cheese 2 cups (500 ml)
Puréed fruit or vegetable 2 cups (500 ml)
Thin liquid (e.g., dressings, soups, etc.)
2 cups (500 ml)
Nuts for nut butter
1 cup (250 ml)
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM WORK BOWL CAPACITY
RECOMMENDED SMALL WORK BOWL CAPACITY
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
This package contains a Cuisinart® ElementalTM
13-Cup (3.1 L) Food Processor and accessories:
Large 13-cup (3.1 L) work bowl, small 4.5-cup
(1.1 L) work bowl, work bowl cover with multiple
feed tubes with interlock, accessory storage case
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
(3.1 L and 1.1 L) work bowls, and place it 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, are each in a cavity.
CAREFULLY REMOVE THE METAL
CHOPPING/MIXING BLADE BY GRASPING
THE CENTER HUB AND LIFTING IT
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.
Carefully remove the slicing disc and shredding
disc by using the plastic hub.
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.ca for a
fast, efficient way to complete your product
registration.
STORAGE BOX
HOUSING/BASE
WORK BOWL/PUSHERS
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)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
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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 1-800-472-7606
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
1. To protect against risk of electrical 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.
3.
This food processor is cETL listed for household
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, electrical
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
shredding disc, which the draws 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,
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
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK
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.
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 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 electrician. Do not modify the
plug in any way.
CONTENTS
Important Unpacking Instructions ............... 3
Important Safeguards.................................. 4
Features and Benefits ................................. 6
Assembly Instructions ..................................9
Machine Controls ...................................... 10
Machine Functions .................................... 10
User Guide ................................................ 12
Cleaning, Storage and Maintenance ......... 13
For Your Safety .......................................... 14
Technical Data ............................................14
Troubleshooting ......................................... 14
Recipes .................................................16–51
Warranty Information ................................. 52
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