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Cuisinart CH-4DC manual

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    12-Cup Cuisinart Elite Collection ™ Food Processor FP-12 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always r ead the instruction book carefully before using. INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side[...]

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    FOOD CAP ACITY 12-CUP WORKBOWL CAP ACITY 4-CUP WORKBOWL Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetables or cheese 12 cups N/A Chopped fruit, vegetables or cheese 9 cups 3 cups Puréed fruit, vegetables or cheese 10 cups cooked 6 cups puréed 3 cups cooked 1½ cups puréed Chopped or puréed meat, fish, seafood 2 pounds ½ pound Thin liquid* (e.g. dressing, so[...]

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    3 IMPOR T ANT UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart Elite Collection ™ 12-Cup Food Processor and the accessories for it: 12- and 4-cup work bowls, work bowl cover , lar ge and small metal chopping/mixing blades, dough blade, adjustable slicing disc, reversible shredding disc, stem adapter , large and small pushers, spatula, in[...]

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    4 IMPOR T ANT 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. T o unplug, grasp plug and pull from [...]

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    W ARNING 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 P ARTS INSIDE REP AIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONL Y 5 W ARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is[...]

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    6 FEA TURES 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. T ouchpad Control Panel These easy to clean, electronically controlled buttons, feature On, Off and Pulse options, for every food processing funct[...]

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    Large Bowl & accessories Small Bowl & accessories 8 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS Before first use Before using your Cuisinart Elite Collection ™ 12-Cup Food Processor for the first time, wash 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[...]

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    Press down here 9 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 7. Place the work bowl cover onto the work bowl by positioning it directly over the bowls, and pu[...]

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    10 necessary . Do not use this method to purée cooked white potatoes. (see Mashed Potato recipe on page 48.) • T o purée solids for a soup or sauce: strain the solids from the liquid and process the solids alone. Add cooking liquid and process as needed. Kneading (using the Dough Blade or the Metal Chopping Blade) • The dough blade is enginee[...]

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    11 FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS FRUITS Apples Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Chop Purée Slice Shred 1 pound = 3 cups 1 pound = 3 cups 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 pressur[...]

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    12 FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Celery Metal Blade Slicing Disc Chop Slice 2 medium stalks = ½ cup 2 medium stalks = ½ cup Cut into 1 inch pieces; pulse to chop to desired consistency . T rim; place upright in feed tube. Medium pressure. Cucumbers Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Chop Slice Shred 1 medium = 1½ cups 1 medium = 1½ cu[...]

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    13 FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS Radishes Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Chop Slice Shred ½ pound = 1½ cups ½ pound = 1½ cups ½ pound = 1½ cups Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Process to finely chop. T rim ends; firm pressure. T rim ends; firm pressure. Scallions Metal Blade Slicing Disc Chop Slice 1 to 2 = ¼ cup 1 to 2 [...]

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    14 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 [...]

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    15 CLEANING AND STORAGE Keep your Cuisinart Elite Collection ™ 12-Cup Food Processor ready to use on the kitchen counter . When not in use, leave it unplugged. 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 . Due to[...]

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    16 the pusher assembly is removed, a fast-stop circuit also enables the motor to stop within seconds. Cuisinart offers a Limited Three-Y ear W arranty on the entire machine. TROUBLESHOOTING Food Processing 1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed Solution: • The ingredients should be cut evenly into ½- to 1-inch pieces before processing. • P[...]

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    17 T echnical 1. Problem: The motor does not start. Solution: • There is a safety interlock to prevent the motor from starting if it is not properly assembled. Make sure the work bowl and work bowl cover are securely locked into position. • If you are slicing or shredding and the above solution does not work, make sure that the food contents in[...]

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    18 If your Cuisinart Elite Collection ™ 12-Cup Food Processor should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary , replace it. T o obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number 1-800- 726-0190 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective p[...]