Instruction & Recipe Booklet
Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor - FP-8A Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
When using any electrical appliance, especially
when children are present, basic safety
precautions should always be taken to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury,
including the following:
• Never leave unattended while cooking to
avoid possibility of fire.
• This food processor is 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.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or
lack experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• To ensure no possible accidental injury
occurs, when infirmed persons (including
children) are near the appliance, they must
be closely supervised.
• Children should always be supervised to
ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Use only on an appropriate benchtop &
indoors only, sitting away from flammable
materials such as curtains, draperies and
walls of similar nature as a fire may occur
if comes in contact or becomes covered
during operation.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas, electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
• Do not use appliance for other than its
intended use.
• This appliance is under 220V~240V use
only. Check voltage to be sure the voltage
indicated on the nameplate agrees with
your voltage.
• Always attach plug to unit first, then plug
cord to wall outlet. To safely disconnect,
press button “OFF” to stop blades spinning
and remove plug from electrical outlet.
• To avoid the possibility of the unit being
accidentally pulled off the working area,
which could result in damage to the unit
or personal injury, do not let the cord hang
over the edge of a table or benchtop.
• To avoid damage to the cord and possible
fire or electrocution hazard, do not let cord
come into contact with any hot surfaces
including a stovetop.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has been
dropped or damaged (including the cord)
in any manner or is not operating correctly.
Return the appliance to the nearest
Cuisinart Repair Centre for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Do not operate this appliance in an
appliance cabinet or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance cabinet,
always unplug the unit from the electrical
outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of
fire, especially if the unit is in contact with
the walls of any cabinetry or on closing the
cabinet door and touching the unit.
• When in use, avoid contact with any moving
parts.
• Keep hands, hair and clothing, 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.
• Never push food down by hand when
slicing or shredding. Always use pusher.
• Make sure motor has completely stopped
before removing cover.
• 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
i.e. out of reach of children.
• Be sure, cover and feed tube are securely
locked in place before operating food
processor.
• Never try to override or tamper with cover
interlock mechanism.
• Always unplug from the electrical outlet
when not in use before putting on or taking
off parts and before cleaning.
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• The use of attachments not recommended
by Cuisinart may be hazardous.
• This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
• At no time, before or during cooking and
cleaning immerse unit, plug or cord in water,
or any other liquids similarly under running
water too – this is to protect against the
starting of a fire and electric shock that could
induce injury to persons. If the unit, plug or
cord should fall into water or other liquids,
unplug the cord from the electrical output
immediately. DO NOT reach into the water.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads.
Pieces can break off the pad and touch
electrical parts, involving a risk of electric
shock.
• While cleaning do not try to dislodge
any food when unit is plugged in. Always
unplug the unit when cleaning.
CAUTION
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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.
Important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying appliance.
SPECIAL CORDSET
INSTRUCTIONS
• A short power supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Extension cords may be used if care is
exercised in their use. If an extension cord is
used, the marked electrical rating of the
extension cord must be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance, and
the longer cord should be arranged so that
it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be tripped over
unintentionally or pulled on by children.
UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
2. Open the box and remove the instruction
book and any other literature.
3. Lift the packing materials, food processor
and accessories out of the box.
4. Remove all other parts packed in pulp mold
and remove packing materials surrounding
those parts. Be sure to check all packing
materials for all parts listed in the Parts &
Features section on page 4 before
discarding.
5. Remove any protective or promotional
labels from your Elemental 8-Cup Food
Processor and other parts.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Before using your Elemental 8-Cup Food
Processor for the first time, remove any dust from
shipping by wiping the unit and controls with a
damp cloth. Thoroughly clean the work bowl,
work bowl lid, pusher, blade, and discs with hot
sudsy water. (see Cleaning & Maintenance
instructions on page 6).
Do not use on heat-sensitive surfaces or store
items on top of the Elemental 8-Cup Food
Processor.
ENSURE THE EXTERIOR WALLS OF YOUR
ELEMENTAL 8-CUP FOOD PROCESSOR IS
NOT WITHIN 15CM CONTACT OF ANY
OTHER PARAPHENALIA.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards.....................2
Special Cordset .........................3
Before the first Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts & Features .........................4
Quick Tips Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Instructions ....................6
Cleaning & Maintenance ..................6
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PARTS & FEATURES
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A. Stainless Steel Chopping Blade
For chopping, mixing & kneading
B. Food Pusher
Solid at the bottom, to assist pushing food
B
C
D
E
down the feed chute
C. Reversible Medium Slicing Disk
For medium shredding or slicing
D. Reversible Fine Slicing Disk
For fine shredding or slicing
E. Large Feed Tube
Allows for medium to large size food, so
precutting is minimalised.
F. 8-Cup Work Bowl
1.9 litre capacity
G. Spindle/Accessory Adaptor (not shown)
Permanently attached in the middle of the
top of the housing base for the work bowl to
sit over. Followed by stainless steel blade or
reversible slicing disk to be fitted on.
H. Housing Base
Nonslip rubber feet, fixed accessory adaptor
4x push settings (including HIGH, LOW,
PULSE & OFF)
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G
H
BPA-FREE (not shown)
All materials that come in contact with food or
liquid are free of BPA.
Safety Protector in Motor (not shown)
If the motor temperature becomes too high
from excessive strain, the protector will activate
& the appliance will switch off. Press the Off
button & wait 20-30 minutes for the motor to
cool down before resuming again.
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QUICK TIPS GUIDE
Functions Notes, Tips
Tip: For raw ingredients: peel, core and remove seeds & pits. Food should
be cut into even, 2 to 2½cm pieces. Foods cut into same size pieces
Chopping, Mixing &
Kneading with the
Stainless Steel
Chopping Blade
Purreéing &
Blending with the
Stainless Steel
Chopping Blade
Slicing & Shredding
with the Reversible
Slicing Disk
produce the most even results. Pulse food in 1-second increments to
chop. For the finest chop, either hold the pulse down or press High or
Low to run the machine continuously. Watch ingredients closely to
achieve desired consistency & scrape the work bowl as necessary.
Tip: Low speed is recommended for making doughs & batters. High
speed is recommended for most other chopping, processing &
slicing/shredding tasks.
Tip: To purée fresh fruits or cooked fruits or vegetables; Ingredients
should be cut into 2 to 2½cm pieces; a smooth purée is best achieved
when all the pieces are equal in size. Pulse to initially chop then
process on High or Low until food is puréed; scrape the work bowl as
necessary.
NB: Do not use this method to purée cooked, white potatoes.
Tip: To purée solids for a soup or sauce; strain the solids from the liquid
then process the solids alone. Add cooking liquid & process as
needed.
Tip: The slicing discs make whole slices, ideally for slicing fruits &
vegetables, cooked meat & semi-frozen raw meat. The shredding
discs shred most firm & hard cheeses. Also harder vegetables e.g.
potatoes, carrots & zucchini.
Tip: Always pack food in the feed tube evenly for slicing /shredding. The
food will dictate the amount of pressure; Use light pressure for soft
foods, medium pressure for medium foods & firm pressure for harder
foods.
Tip: For round fruits or vegetables; Remove a thick slice on the bottom of
the food so that it sits upright in the feed tube. If food does not fit in
the feed tube, cut in half or quarter to fit.
Tip: For small ingredients like mushrooms, radishes or strawberries; Trim
the ends so the food sits upright in the feed tube.
Tip: When slicing or shredding cheese, be sure that the cheese is well
chilled.
Tip: To shred leafy vegetables like lettuce or spinach; Roll leaves together
& stand them up in feed tube.
NB: Always process with even pressure.
NB: Always use pusher when slicing or shredding.
NEVER PUT YOUR HAND IN FEED TUBE when appliance is running.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Always use the appliance on a dry, level
work surface then place the work bowl on
top of the housing unit with the handle just
to the right-of center then turn clockwise to
lock it onto the housing base.
2. Carefully lift and place the blade or desired
slicing disk (blade facing up) over the work
bowl accessory-adapter. Blade or disk
should fit comfortably and rest on the
bottom of the work bowl.
3. Place lid on work bowl, with the feed tube
just to the right of the center. Turn
clockwise to lock onto work bowl.
4. Align pusher with the feed tube opening
on the lid and slide down to the bottom
5. Plug in the housing base and add desired
ingredients to work bowl.
6. Add ingredients to the work bowl, either
through the feed tube or directly into the
work bowl.
7. Press the High or Low button to start the
unit – the blue LED light will illuminate and
the motor will run until Off is selected.
8. Alternatively press the Pulse button to
provide more accurate control of the
duration and frequency of processing.
Unless otherwise specified, a pulse should
be about one second. Press the Pulse
button repeatedly as needed.
CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE
• When not in use, leave unplugged.
• Keep the blade and discs out of the reach of
children.
• All parts except the housing base are
dishwasher safe and recommend washing
them in the dishwasher on the top rack only.
Due to intense water heat, washing the work
bowl, 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 bowl 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 bowl,
cover, pusher and blade/disc immediately
after use so food won't dry on them. If food
lodges in the pusher, remove it by running
water through it, or use a bottle brush.
• If you wash the blade and discs by hand, do
so carefully. When handling, use the plastic
hubs. Avoid leaving them in sudsy water
where they may disappear from sight. To
clean the metal blade, fill the work bowl with
sudsy 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 bowl is made of SAN plastic. It
should not be placed in a microwave oven.
• The housing base may be wiped clean with a
sudsy, non-abrasive cloth or sponge. Be sure
to dry it thoroughly.
• If the feet leave spots wipe the area with a
damp sponge and nonabrasive cleaning
detergent.
• 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.
• Any other servicing should be performed by
an authorised service representative.
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