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CLEANING, STORAGE,
AND MAINTENANCE
FOR MOTOR HOUSING BASE
• Do not immerse the motor housing in water or
spray it with water. Clean only by wiping with
a damp sponge, cloth or paper towel. Use any
liquid dishwashing detergent, but do not use
any products containing ammonia or scouring
powders, as these products will dull, scratch or
mar the finish.
• If the feet leave spots on the counter, spray
spots with a spot remover and wipe with a damp
sponge.
• If any trace of the spot remains, repeat the pro-
cedure and wipe the area with a damp sponge
and nonabrasive cleaning powder.
FOR FOOD PROCESSOR
ATTACHMENT
• Always unplug your Cuisinart
®
Kitchen Central
from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
• Keep the blade and discs out of reach of children.
• All parts except the motor housing base are dish-
washer safe, and we 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 into it.
• To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover,
pusher and blade or disc immediately after use
so food won’t dry on them. Be sure to position
the pusher upside down for drainage. 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 it
carefully. When handling, use the plastic hubs.
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 attachment is also effective. If neces-
sary, use a brush.
• The work bowl is made of SAN plastic. It should
not be placed in a microwave oven.
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.
MAINTENANCE:
Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service representative.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Juice extractor does not
turn on
• The cover is not engaged. (See #30, page 5.)
• Turn dial to ON to start juicing.
Juice flow is slow
• Make sure the pour spout is opened all the way.
• Excess pulp in mesh filter basket can slow juice rate. Stop the juice
extractor and clean filter basket.
Difficulty getting herbs
or leafy greens down
the feed tube
• Place them between other ingredients.
Juice still flowing with
unit off
• Make sure the pour spout is closed all the way.
Unit is ON, but juice/
pulp not flowing
• Make sure the mesh filter basket/blade is in place and pour spout is
open.
