Cuisinart FP-12DC User Manual

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An automatic, temperature-controlled circuit
breaker in the motor ensures complete
protection against motor burnout. If the
processor runs for an exceptionally long time
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. The motor stops within
seconds when the motor is turned off, and when
the pusher assembly is removed, a fast-stop
circuit also enables the motor to stop within
seconds.
Cuisinart offers a Limited Three-Year Warranty
on the entire machine.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Food Processing
1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed.
Solution:
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into ½- to 1-inch pieces before
processing.
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overloading.
2. Problem: Slices are uneven or slanted.
Solution:
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3. Problem: Food falls over in feed tube.
Solution:
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for best results. If processing smaller
quantities, use the small feed tube.
4. Problem: Some food remains on top
of the disc.
Solution:
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cut remaining bits by hand and add to
processed ingredients.
Dough Processing
1. Problem: Motor slows down.
Solution:
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capacity of your food processor. Remove
half and process in two batches.
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If motor speeds up, continue processing.
If not, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a
time until the motor speeds up. Process
until dough cleans the sides of the work
bowl.
2. Problem: Blade doesn’t incorporate
ingredients.
Solution:
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adding liquid. Add liquid in a slow, steady
stream, allowing the dry ingredients to
absorb it. If too much liquid is added,
wait until ingredients in the work bowl
have mixed, then add remaining liquid
slowly (do not turn off the machine). Pour
liquid onto dough as it passes under feed
tube opening; do not pour liquid directly
onto bottom of the work bowl.
3. Problem: Blade rises in work bowl.
Solution:
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to rise. Reinsert blade and immediately
add 2 tablespoons of flour through the
feed tube while the machine is running.
4. Problem: The large pusher moves when
processing dough or other heavy loads.
Solution:
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the handle, should be pulled out (some
vibration is normal).
5. Problem: Dough doesn’t clean inside of
the work bowl.
Solution:
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capacity of your food processor. Remove
half and process in two batches.
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6. Problem: Nub of dough forms on top of
blade and does not become uniformly
kneaded.
Solution:
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divide it into 3 pieces and redistribute
them evenly in the work bowl.
7. Problem: Dough feels tough after kneading.
Solution:
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Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and
redistribute evenly in bowl. Process 10
seconds or until uniformly soft and pliable.

Cuisinart FP-12DC Specifications

General

Brand	Cuisinart
Model	FP-12DC
Category	Food Processor
Language	English