Cuisinart FP-12 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET

12-Cup Cuisinart Elite Collection™ Food Processor

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

FP-12 Series

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM WORK BOWL CAPACITIES

FOOD CAPACITY

12-CUP WORKBOWL

Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetables or cheese 12 cups N/A

Chopped fruit, vegetables or cheese 9 cups 3 cups

Puréed fruit, vegetables or cheese 10 cups cooked

6 cups puréed

Chopped or puréed meat, fish, seafood 2 pounds ½ pound

Thin liquid* (e.g. dressing, soups, etc.)

Cake batter One 9-inch cheesecake

Cookie dough 6 dozen (based on average chocolate

White bread dough 5 cups flour N/A

Whole wheat bread dough

Nuts for nut butter 5 cups 1½ cups

* When processing egg-based liquids, like a custard base for quiche, reduce maximum capacity by 2 cups.

8 cups 3 cups

Two 8-inch homemade layers
(1 box 18.5 oz. cake mix)

chip cookie recipe)

3 cups flour N/A

CAPACITY
4-CUP WORKBOWL

3 cups cooked
1½ cups puréed

N/A

N/A

IMPORTANT
UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS

This package contains a Cuisinart Elite
Collection
accessories for it:

12- and 4-cup work bowls, work bowl cover,
large and small metal chopping/mixing blades,
dough blade, adjustable slicing disc, reversible
shredding disc, stem adapter, large and small
pushers, spatula, instruction/recipe book and
How-to DVD.

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

2. Open top flaps and remove the cardboard

The spatula (A) and dough blade (B) are in

The bowl cover (C) and large/small pushers

The adjustable slicing disc (E) and

Remove the large metal chopping/mixing

3. Lift out the plastic foam block.

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12-Cup Food Processor and the

next to the kitchen counter or table where
you intend to keep the food processor.
Be sure the box is right side up.

insert and the instructional material and
How-to DVD. You will see a rectangular
block of plastic foam that holds the
processor parts, each fitted into cavity in
the foam.

cavities at one short side of the foam block.
Remove them first.

(D) are in cavities at center of foam block.
Grasp the edge of the bowl cover and lift it
straight up, removing it next. Lift out the
large/small pushers from its space under
the bowl cover on the foam block.

reversible shredding disc (F) are on either
long side of the foam block. Slide them out
of their grooves WITH GREAT CARE. THE

BLADES ARE VERY SHARP.

blade (G) from the foam block.

CAREFULLY REMOVE IT BY GRASPING
THE CENTER WHITE HUB AND LIFTING
IT STRAIGHT UP. NEVER TOUCH THE
BLADE, AS IT IS RAZOR SHARP.

4. The housing base with 12- and 4-cup work
bowls and small metal chopping/mixing
blade are at the bottom of the box.

CAREFULLY REMOVE SMALL METAL
CHOPPING/MIXING BLADE BY
GRASPING THE CENTER WHITE HUB
AND LIFTING IT STRAIGHT UP. NEVER
TOUCH THE BLADE, AS IT IS RAZOR
SHARP. Then pull out the stem adaptor to

the motor shaft.

5. 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 bowls to separate
from the base.

6. Place the food processor on the counter or
table. Read the instructions thoroughly
before using the machine.

7. 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.

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.

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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
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 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.)

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.

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 electrical shock, do
not put base in water or other liquid.

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 motor­driven appliance, while under the influence
of alcohol or other substances that affect
your reaction time or perception.

3. This food processor is UL listed for
household use. Use it only for food
preparation as described in the
accompanying recipe and instruction book.
Do not use this appliance outside of 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 pusher
assembly in locked position.

6. Maximum rating of 6.5 amperes is based
on attachment that draws greatest current.
Other recommended attachments may
draw significantly less current.

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.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

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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 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.

SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE

If you have a die-cast metal
unit, for your 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.

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.

Note: Use of an adapter is not
permitted in Canada.

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

CONTENTS

Important Unpacking Instructions ................ 3

Important Safeguards................................... 4

Introduction .................................................. 5

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

INTRODUCTION

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 Collection
Processor – the next generation in culinary
excellence.

Superbly designed for high performance and
ease of use, the Cuisinart Elite Collection
12-Cup has the power, capacity, versatility,
precision, and accessories to handle any task.
From the two nested and sealed bowls to the
adjustable slicing disc and reversible shredding
disc, these incredible features create multiple
food processors in one!

All of these pioneering, creative elements come
together with Cuisinart’s leading reputation to
give you the Elite Collection
Processor – the finest food prep appliance for
today’s modern kitchen.

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12-Cup Food

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12-Cup Food

WARNING

RIS K OF FIR E O R EL ECTRI C SH OCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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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.

2. Touchpad Control Panel

These easy to clean, electronically
controlled buttons, feature On, Off and
Pulse options, for every food processing
function. The contemporary, blue LED light
will indicate when the unit is powered on.

3. Work Bowls
Designed with maximum versatility, the
work bowl should be selected based on
task appropriateness.

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.

The large and small work bowls are all

made of durable polycarbonate material
with convenient measurement markings (b)
and pour spouts (c).

4. Work Bowl Cover with Feed Tube

Work bowl cover with SealTight™ Advantage
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

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Wide-Mouth feed tube (c)
accommodates larger ingredients and saves
precutting time.

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7. Large Chopping/Mixing Blade
Stainless steel in construction, this heavy­duty blade will process a variety of food in
your large work bowl. The BladeLock System
enables the blade to stay in place to prevent
leaking, while providing optimal pouring.

8. Dough Blade
Designed for superb results, this blade will
knead through all types of dough. The
dough blade can be used only in the large
bowl.

9. Adjustable Slicing Disc
The versatile 6-in-1 disc allows for thin
to thick slices with 1 to 6mm indicators.
This disc may be used only in the large
bowl.

10. Reversible Shredding Disc
Provides the option of either fine or
medium shredding for optimal results.
This disc may 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. Cord Storage (not shown)
Keeps countertops safe and clean by
conveniently wrapping excess cord under
the unit.

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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