INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side 14-Cup Cuisinart Elite Collection™ Food Processor FP-14 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Recommended maximum work bowl capacities FOOD CAPACITY 14-CUP WORKBOWL CAPACITY 11-CUP WORKBOWL CAPACITY 4.5-CUP WORKBOWL Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetables or cheese 14 cups 11 cups N/A Chopped fruit, vegetables or cheese 12 cups 9 cups 3 cups Puréed fruit, vegetables or cheese 12 cups cooked 8 cups puréed 8 cups cooked 6 cups puréed 3 cups cooked 1½ cups puréed Chopped or puréed meat, fish, seafood 2¼ pounds 2 pounds ½ pound Thin liquid* (e.g. dressing, soups, etc.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart Elite Collection™ 14-Cup Food Processor and the accessories for it: 14-, 11- and 4.5-cup work bowls, work bowl cover, metal chopping/mixing blade, dough blade, adjustable slicing disc, reversible shedding disc, stem adapter, large and small pushers, spatula, accessory storage case, instruction/recipe book and How-to DVD. CAUTION: THE CUTTING TOOLS HAVE VERY SHARP EDGES.
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.
Warning: Risk of fire or electric shock CONTENTS 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.
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, Dough and Pulse options, for every food processing function. The contemporary, blue LED lights will indicate when the unit is powered on. 3.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Blade Operation Before first use Before using your Cuisinart Elite Collection™ 14-Cup Food Processor for the first time, wash all of the work bowls, work bowl cover, pusher assembly, blades, discs, and spatula (see Cleaning Instructions on page 15). 1. Place the food processor base on a dry, level countertop with the controls facing toward you. Do not plug the unit in until it is fully assembled. Note: To use the medium bowl, it must be nested into the large bowl.
If using the reversible shredding disc, determine whether the fine or medium side will be used and use the plastic hub to twist into position on the stem adapter. The finger holes may be used for removal of this disc. Cover Operation Press down here 7. Place the work bowl cover onto the work bowl by positioning it directly over the bowls, and push down on the front and back to lock into place.
½ to 1-inch pieces. Foods cut into same size pieces produce the most even results. • Pulse food in 1-second increments to chop. For the finest chop, either hold the pulse down or press on to run the machine continuously. Watch ingredients closely to achieve desired consistency and scrape the work bowl as necessary.
ACCESSORY STORAGE CASE Operating The Lock To unlock turn counter-clockwise. Gently lift up the transparent cover. Do not force the cover open when the knob is in the locked position. To lock, gently close the cover and turn the knob clockwise. OPEN CLOSE Inserting Accessories The Accessory Storage Case cover houses the (A) large metal blade in the right cavity, the (B) dough blade in the back cavity, and the (C) small metal blade in the left cavity. Hold each piece carefully by the center hub.
USER GUIDE & CAPACITY CHART FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS FRUITS Metal Blade Chop 1 pound = 3 cups Metal Blade Purée 1 pound = 3 cups Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Slice Shred 1 apple = ¾ cup 1 apple = ¾ cup Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop – process for fine chop. Process to purée cooked and peeled apples for applesauce. Medium pressure Medium pressure Avocados Metal Blade Metal Blade Chop Purée 1 medium = 1 cup 1 medium = 1 cup Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.
FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Celery Metal Blade Chop 2 medium stalks = ½ cup Slicing Disc Slice 2 medium stalks = ½ cup Cut into 1 inch pieces; pulse to chop to desired consistency. Trim; place upright in feed tube. Medium pressure. Metal Blade Chop 1 medium = 1½ cups Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Slicing Disc Slice 1 medium = 1½ cups Rounds: trim; place upright in feed tube. Medium pressure. Long slices: trim; place horizontally in feed tube. Medium pressure.
FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Radishes Metal Blade Chop ½ pound = 1½ cups Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Slice Shred ½ pound = 1½ cups ½ pound = 1½ cups Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Process to finely chop. Trim ends; firm pressure. Trim ends; firm pressure. Scallions Metal Blade Slicing Disc Chop Slice 1 to 2 = ¼ cup 1 to 2 = ¼ cup Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Trim, discard dark green parts, place upright in feed tube. Light to medium pressure.
FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Egg Whites Metal Blade Chop 8 egg whites = 1 cup firm whites Egg whites should be room temperature; add 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar per white. Process in an absolutely clean bowl for 1 to 2½ minutes until surface develops ridges and mass of whites almost stops moving. These egg whites should not be used in meringues. For whipped egg whites with volume, whip with whisk or electric mixer.
CLEANING AND STORAGE Keep your Cuisinart Elite Collection™ 14-Cup Food Processor ready to use on the kitchen counter. When not in use, leave it unplugged. This food processor includes a storage case with lock for safekeeping of blades and discs. Keep the blades and discs out of the reach of children. All parts except the housing base are dishwasher safe, and we recommend washing them in the dishwasher on the top rack only.
when chopping, mixing or kneading a thick or heavy mixture in successive batches, the motor may overheat. If this happens, the processor will stop. Turn it off and wait for the motor to cool before proceeding. It will usually cool within 10 minutes. In extreme cases, it could take an hour. Safety switches prevent the machine from operating when the work bowl or the cover is not locked into position.
8. Problem: Dough feels tough after kneading Solution: • Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and redistribute evenly in bowl. Process 10 seconds or until uniformly soft and pliable. 9. Problem: Dough is too dry. Solution: • While machine is running, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time until dough cleans the inside of the bowl. 10. Problem: Dough is too wet. Solution: • While machine is running, add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time until dough cleans the inside of the bowl. Technical 1.
WARRANTY FULL Twenty-YEAR MOTOR WARRANTY LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Elite Collection™ 14-Cup Food Processor that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART® PRODUCT If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart® product, we suggest that you call our Cuisinart® Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product to be serviced. If servicing is needed, a Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.