Warranty

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Keep your Classic Series 14-Cup Food Processor
ready to use on a kitchen counter. When it’s not
being used, leave it unplugged.
Store the blade and discs as you would sharp knives
– out of the reach of children. The Disc and Blade
Holders, optional accessories, offer safe and conve-
nient storage.
All parts except for the motor base are dishwasher
safe, and we recommend washing them in the
dishwasher. Insert the work bowl upside down.
Remember where you place the sharp blade and
discs, and unload the dishwasher carefully.
To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover,
pusher assembly and blade or disc immediately
after use so food won’t dry on them. Openings at
the bottom of the large pusher provide drainage and
make cleaning easy. If food lodges in the pusher,
remove it by running water through or by using a
bottle brush.
If you wash the blade and discs by hand, do it care-
fully. Avoid leaving them in soapy water where they
may disappear from sight. To clean the metal blade,
fill the work bowl with soapy 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 attach-
ment is also effective. If necessary, use a brush.
The work bowl is made of a plastic, which is shatter
resistant and heat resistant. It should not be placed
in a microwave oven.
Chopping certain foods may scratch or cloud the
work bowl. Among them are ice, whole spices and
oils like wintergreen. If you like to prepare your own
spice blends, you may want to keep a second bowl
just for that purpose.
The base housing is made of a tough plastic with
high-impact resistance. Its smooth surface will look
new for years. Keep a sponge handy as you work
and wipe spills from the base.
Four rubber feet on the underside keep the base
from moving on most work surfaces when the
machine is processing heavy loads. If the feet leave
spots on the counter, spray them with a spot remov-
er and wipe with a damp sponge. If any trace of the
spot remains, repeat the procedure and wipe the
area with a damp sponge and non-abrasive cleaning
powder.
To clean the inside of the detachable stem, slide the
stem release bottom on the side up as far as it will go
and hold it there as you run water through the stem.
IMPORTANT: Never store the blade or discs on the
motor shaft. The blade or discs should not be placed
on the shaft except when the processor is about to
be used. Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorized service representative.
MAINTENANCE: Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service representative.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Like all powerful electrical appliances, a Classic
Series 14-Cup Food Processor should be handled
with care. Follow these guidelines to protect you and
your family from misuse that could cause injury.
• Handle metal blade and discs carefully. Their
cutting edges are very sharp.
• Always place disc on flat, stable surface before
connecting detachable stem.
• Never put blade or disc on motor shaft until work
bowl is locked in place.
• Always be sure that blade or disc is down on
motor shaft as far as it will go.
• Always insert metal blade in work bowl before
putting ingredients in bowl.
• When slicing or shredding food, always use push-
er. Never put your fingers or spatula into feed tube.
• Always wait for blade or disc to stop spinning
before you remove pusher assembly or cover from
work bowl.
• Always remove work bowl from base of machine
before you remove metal blade.
• Be careful to prevent metal blade from falling out
of work bowl when emptying bowl. Remove it
before tilting bowl, or hold it in place with your
finger, a spatula or a spoon.
• Do not use pusher assembly if sleeve becomes
detached from pusher. Call Cuisinart Consumer
Service immediately. Our toll-free number is listed
in the warranty.