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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:

   

•  The ingredients should be cut evenly  

into ½- to 1-inch pieces before 

processing.

 

  •  Process in batches to avoid  

overloading.

  2. 

Problem:

 Slices are uneven or slanted

 

 

Solution:

 

 

  •  Place evenly cut food into the feed tube.

 

  •  Apply even pressure on the pusher.

  3. 

Problem:

 Food falls over in feed tube

 

 

Solution:

 

 

  •  Large feed tube must be packed full  

for best results. If processing smaller 

quantities, use the small feed tube.

  4. 

Problem:

 Some food remains on top  

of the disc.

 

 

Solution:

 

 

  •  It is normal for small pieces to remain;  

cut remaining bits by hand and add to 

processed ingredients.

Dough Processing

  1. 

Problem:

 Motor slows down.

 

 

Solution:

 

 

  •  Amount of dough may exceed maximum 

capacity of your food processor. Remove 

half and process in two batches.

 

  •  Dough may be too wet (see number 10). 

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 side of the work 

bowl. 

  2. 

Problem: 

Blade doesn’t incorporate 

ingredients.

 

 

Solution:

   

•  Always start the food processor before 

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:

 

    •  Excessively sticky dough can cause blade 

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:

 

    •  The pusher lock feature, located above  

the handle, should be pulled out (some 

vibration is normal).

  5.  

Problem:

 Dough doesn’t clean inside of  

the work bowl.

   

Solution:

 

    •  Amount of dough may exceed maximum 

capacity of your food processor. Remove 

half and process in two batches.

    •  Dough may be too dry (see number 9).
    •  Dough may be too wet (see number 10).
  6.  

Problem:

 Nub of dough forms on top of 

blade and does not become uniformly 

kneaded.

   

Solution:

 

    •  Stop machine, carefully remove dough, 

divide it into 3 pieces and redistribute 

them evenly in the work bowl.

  7.  

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.

  8.  

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.

  9. 

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.

Summary of Contents for CH-4DC - Die-Cast Elite Collection Chopper/Grinder

Page 1: ...inart Elite Collection Food Processor FP 12 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Re...

Page 2: ...seafood 2 pounds pound Thin liquid e g dressing soups etc 8 cups 3 cups Cake batter One 9 inch cheesecake Two 8 inch homemade layers 1 box 18 5 oz cake mix N A Cookie dough 6 dozen based on average ch...

Page 3: ...er the bowl cover on the foam block The adjustable slicing disc E and reversible shredding disc F are on either long side of the foam block Slide them out of their grooves WITH GREAT CARE THE BLADES A...

Page 4: ...erly locked in place and the processor is in use Store blades and discs as you would sharp knives out of reach of children 5 Be sure cover and feed tube are securely locked in place before operating f...

Page 5: ...under the screw of the outlet cover plate NOTE Do not remove the grounding prong CAUTION Before using an adapter it must be determined that the outlet cover plate screw is properly grounded If in doub...

Page 6: ...ger ingredients and saves precutting time 5 Pusher Assembly Secured with a snap fit the small pusher a inside the large pusher b allows you to accommodate ingredients of all sizes The large pusher loc...

Page 7: ...1 2 3 5a 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4c 3a 3c 3b 4a 4b 5b 5c 7...

Page 8: ...align it over the center of the bowl place it onto the shaft and turn it until it slides into place Firmly push down to lock Always check to be sure the blade is securely locked before turning the bow...

Page 9: ...capability provides more accurate control of the duration and frequency of processing Unless otherwise specified a pulse is about one second 1 With the machine properly assembled and engaged and ingre...

Page 10: ...od horizontally in the feed tube and process with even pressure to create long plank like slices Replace stack of slices in feed tube vertically and process again using even pressure For round fruits...

Page 11: ...sc Chop Slice For medium fruit 1 lemon 2 to 3 teaspoons zest 1 lime 1 tsp zest 1 orange 1 tablespoons zest Zest use vegetable peeler to remove rind process For the finest chopped zest add small amount...

Page 12: ...Chop Slice 1 pound 2 cups 1 pound 2 cups Clean leeks trim discard dark green parts Cut into 1 inch pieces pulse to chop Clean leeks as above Place upright in feed tube medium pressure Long slices tri...

Page 13: ...dding Disc Shredding Disc Chop Slice Med Shred Fine Shred pound 1 cup pound 1 cup pound 1 cup pound 1 cup Cut into to 1 inch pieces temperature not critical Chill well light to medium pressure Chill w...

Page 14: ...ired consistency Nut butter process nuts 2 to 3 minutes scraping bowl as necessary For smoothest consistency add some oil to nuts while processing Medium pressure nuts will have a coarse texture Mediu...

Page 15: ...remover 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 nonabrasive cleaning powder IMPORTANT Never store any blade or disc...

Page 16: ...ts 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 fe...

Page 17: ...innovative blades have been designed to lock in the work bowl to prevent them from falling out when emptying the contents of the bowl Using extreme care use a little extra force to remove the blade 6...

Page 18: ...ORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY California law provides that for In Warranty Service California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product A to the store where it was purchased or B to anothe...

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