INSTRUCTION
AND RECIPE
BOOKLET
Cuisinart® ElementalTM 13-Cup Food Processor with Dicing Kit FP-13D Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM WORK BOWL CAPACITY
FOOD |
CAPACITY |
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Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetable or cheese |
13 cups |
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Dicing for vegetable and fruit |
6 cups |
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Chopped fruit, vegetable or cheese |
6 cups |
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Puréed fruit or vegetable |
6 cups cooked; 4 cups puréed |
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Chopped or puréed meat, fish or seafood |
2 pounds |
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Thin liquid (e.g., dressings, soups, etc.) |
8 cups |
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Cake batter |
8-inch cheesecake batter; 1 box (15.25 ounce) cake mix |
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Cookie dough |
5 dozen (based on average chocolate chip cookie recipe) |
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White bread/pizza dough |
4 cups (all-purpose or bread flour) |
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Nuts for nut butter |
4 cups |
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RECOMMENDED SMALL WORK BOWL CAPACITY
FOOD |
CAPACITY |
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Chopped fruit, vegetable or cheese |
2 cups |
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Puréed fruit or vegetable |
2 cups |
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Thin liquid (e.g., dressings, soups, etc.) |
2 cups |
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Nuts for nut butter |
1 cup |
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ACCESSORIES
FUNCTION |
ACCESSORY |
RESULTS |
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Dice |
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Shred
Slice
Small Chop
Large Chop
Dough
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IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
This package contains a Cuisinart® ElementalTM 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, flat work bowl cover, accessory storage case, dicing kit 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 13and 4.5-cup 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. Each is 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/SHREDDING DISC BY USING THE PLASTIC HUB. DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADES, THEY ARE VERY SHARP. Remember to lock the parts in the storage case when not tin 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.
Storage Box
Dicing
Storage
Box
Housing/Base |
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Work Bowl/ |
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Pushers |
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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
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 ETL 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
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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 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.
CONTENTS |
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Important Unpacking Instructions............... |
3 |
Important Safeguards.................................. |
4 |
Features and Benefits.............................. |
6-7 |
Accessory Storage Cases............................ |
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General Assembly Instructions..................... |
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Chopping/Mixing Blades............................ |
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Slicing/Shredding Discs.............................. |
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Dough Blade............................................... |
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Dicing.......................................................... |
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Cleaning, Storage and Maintenance......... |
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For Your Safety.......................................... |
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Technical Data............................................. |
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Troubleshooting......................................... |
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Warranty Information................................. |
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Recipes................................................. |
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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.
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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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1.3-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 can be pulled out to lock the
large pusher, and pushed in to unlock it. This feature should be used when processing heavy loads or dicing.
2.Work Bowl Cover with Supreme® Wide-Mouth Feed Tube
Cover features SealTightTM Advantage feature, allowing maximum bowl capacity during processing and pouring.
Exclusive feed tube accommodates larger ingredients and saves time precutting.
3.Small 4½-Cup (3a) and Large 13-Cup (3b) Work Bowls
Designed for maximum versatility, select the appropriate work bowl for the task.
4.Touchpad 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. NOTE: Large bowl has a sealed drive system that eliminates any leaks.
9.Adjustable Slicing Disc
The versatile 7-in-1 disc allows for thin
to thick slices with 1mm to 7mm indicators. This disc may be used only in the large bowl.
10.Reversible Shredding Disc
Provides the option of either fine or coarse 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, small chopping/mixing blade or Dicing Grid and Dicing Disc 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.
14.Dicing Kit
a.Dicing Grid Cleaning Tool
Makes quick work of removing food trapped in dicing grid.
b.Flat Work Bowl Cover with Small Pusher and Dicing Storage Case Cover
This dual-function work bowl cover is also the lid of the Dicing Kit’s storage case.
c.Dicing Disc
Cuts food as it is pushed through grid.
d.Dicing Grid
Designed to position food to be cut into perfect squares.
e.Dicing Storage Case
Safely stores all the parts of the Dicing Kit.
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