Cuisinart FP-13 Series, FP-DC, SFP-13 Series Instruction And Recipe Booklet

Cuisinart® Dicing Accessories for the FP/SFP-13 Series

Food Processors

FP-DC

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

INSTRUCTION
AND RECIPE
BOOKLET

WARNING

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

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WARNING: RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK

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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

Parts ............................................................. 3

Assembly ...................................................... 4

Dicing Guide .................................................5

Cleaning, Storage and Maintenance ........... 5

For Your Safety ............................................ 5

Troubleshooting ........................................... 5

Warranty Information ................................... 6

Recipes ................................................... 7–12

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PARTS

1. Dicing Grid Cleaning Tool

2. Flat Work Bowl Cover with Small
Pusher/Dicing Storage Case Cover
(not to be used while dicing)

3. Dicing Disc

4. Dicing Grid

5. Dicing Storage Case

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ASSEMBLY

Assembling the Dicing Kit in the
Work Bowl

1.

With large work bowl on base,
insert stem adapter.

2. Carefully place dicing grid onto
the stem adapter with the grid
positioned closest to the front of
the food processor. Be sure “This
Side Up” shows on top.
The cutting grid should be facing with the
triangle on front of the grid, aligned with the
center of the work bowl handle. Dicer will not
work if inserted incorrectly.

3. Carefully place dicing disc on
top of grid. Push down slightly
to lock into place. It should not
move if positioned accurately.
NOTE: Always use caution when
handling the dicing disc;
it is very sharp.

4. Place the work bowl cover over
the work bowl with the feed­tube assembly shifted slightly
to the right of the handle. Be
sure to assemble the hub pin
into the center of the cover.
Once the cover is fully seated,
rotate the cover to the left to
engage the cover-locking
mechanism and interlock. To
remove the cover, rotate
to the cover approximately

¹∕12

th

of a turn to the right to
disengage the interlock and
locking mechanism.

Using Dicing Kit

• The dicing disc and grid make cubed pieces of
fruit and vegetables. The recommended speed
for dicing most fruits and vegetables is High.
Use Low speed when dealing with very soft items
such as kiwi.

• When dicing, only use the medium or small feed
tube. Be sure to pack single items tightly, to the
left of the feed tube, using consistent downward
pressure.

• Use the dicing grid cleaning tool to clear the
grid. First dislodge jammed particles using the
long, single tooth on the handle. Then align the
two long pins along the right and left of the grid.
Guide the cleaner into the correct position and
press down to clear the grid of food residue.

• When processing items like squash and
potatoes, clean the grid every 3 to 4 times to
prevent buildup.

• When large food remnants are lying between the
grid and disc, use caution when

cleaning off the

remains by using the gaps featured

to the right

and left of the grid.

NOTE: We do not recommend dicing frozen

foods and meats. For dicing, use
medium or small pusher only.

TIP: Always process foods from soft (kiwi)

to hard (potato).

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CLEANING, STORAGE AND
MAINTENANCE

•

Keep your Cuisinart® Dicing Accessories for the
FP/SFP-13 Series Food Processors ready to use on
the kitchen counter.

• Keep the disc and grid out of reach of children.

• All parts except the housing base (of the food
processor) are dishwasher safe, and we recommend
washing them in the dishwasher on the top rack
only. Due to intense water heat, washing on the
bottom rack may cause damage over time. Insert the
cover with the feed tube facing up to ensure proper
cleaning. Remember to unload the dishwasher
carefully wherever you have placed sharp blades and
discs.

• To simplify cleaning, rinse the cover, pusher, disc and
grid immediately after use so food won’t dry on
them.

• If you wash the Dicing Accessories by hand, do it
carefully. Avoid leaving them in soapy water where
they may disappear from sight. Use of a spray
attachment is also effective. If necessary, use
a brush.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Handle and store disc and grid carefully. Their cutting
edges are very sharp. Storing in the storage case is
best.

Flat Work Bowl Cover
Operation

Use the flat cover with your

FP/SFP-13 Series

Food Processors

for added convenience when
your recipe calls for chopping, mixing, purée­ing or kneading. It is particularly useful when
you are preparing baked goods such as cakes,
cookies, pies and breads.

NOTE: Do not use
flat work bowl cover for slicing,
shredding, or dicing.

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To Assemble the Flat Cover

Begin with the work bowl and the metal blade
in place. Place the flat cover on the work
bowl so that the Cuisinart logo written on the

cover is face up and readable. Then turn cover
CLOCKWISE to lock into place. Make sure the

small pusher is in place before using.

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To Disassemble the Flat Cover

Place one hand near the Cuisinart logo and one
hand on opposite end of cover; turn cover
COUNTERCLOCKWISE. Lift cover up and off
work bowl. Do not use the Flat Cover with any of
the slicing or shredding discs. Use only with the
metal blade or dough blade.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Problem: Food is stuck in the grid.
Solution:

• First, unplug unit. Carefully remove dicing
disc. Then, using the cleaning tool, carefully
reach into the large openings on either side of
grid to remove large food pieces.

• Do not use your fingers to clean the grid.
ONLY USE THE CLEANING TOOL.

• Use the long, single tooth on the cleaning
tool handle to push stubborn food through
grid.

2. Problem: Pieces of food are not evenly cut.

Solution:

• Pack items closest to the left in medium
or small feed tube.

• Use the small feed tube for smaller items.

• Apply even pressure when using the pusher.

FOOD SPEED DIRECTIONS

Most Vegetables (e.g., potato, zucchini) High Peel vegetables if necessary, and trim to fit small or medium feed tube before

dicing.

Soft/Very Ripe Vegetables
(e.g., ripe tomatoes and avocados)

Low Peel vegetables if necessary, and trim to fit small or medium feed tube before

dicing.

Most Fruits
(e.g., apples, bananas, strawberries)

High Peel fruit if necessary, and trim to fit small or medium feed tube before dicing.

Soft/Very Ripe Fruits (e.g., kiwi, ripe pineapple,
very ripe bananas)

Low Peel fruit if necessary, and trim to fit small or medium feed tube before dicing.

DICING GUIDE