A
F
C
D
B
E
8
9
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Before First Use
Before using your Cuisinart
®
Elemental
TM
13-Cup
(3.1 L) Food Processor for the first time, wash all
the parts (see Cleaning, Storage and Maintenance
Instructions on page 14).
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 small bowl, it must be
nested in the large bowl with the stem
adapter in place for operation.
2. Place the large work bowl on the base
and use the handle to turn the bowl
counterclockwise to lock it into place.
3. To use the small work bowl, first attach the
large work bowl to the base. Place the stem
adapter onto the shaft, then lower the small
work bowl over the adapter and into the large
bowl. Place your fingers in the recesses of the
small bowl and turn slightly to secure in place.
Blade Operation
The BladeLock feature is designed to keep the
blade in place during processing, pouring, lifting,
and handling tasks — but is not permanently
attached.
Handle with care. Always check to be
sure the blade is securely locked before turning
the bowl upside down.
Large Blade Operation
With your large work bowl assembled on the
base, grasp the large chopping/mixing blade by its
hub, align it over the center of the bowl, place it
onto the shaft and push down until it locks into
place. Always check to be sure the blade is
securely locked before turning the bowl upside
down. (To remove, first take the bowl off the base
and put it on a flat surface. Rest the heel of your
hand on the rim of the bowl and pull up gently
and carefully.)
Dough Blade Operation
For use with the large bowl. Carefully place the
dough blade on the shaft and push to lock into place.
Small Blade Operation
With the large work bowl in place on the base,
place the stem adapter onto the hub in the center
ACCESSORY
STORAGE CASE
Operating the Lock
To unlock, turn counterclockwise. 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.
Inserting Accessories
The Accessory Storage Case holds the small
chopping/mixing blade (A) on the peg in the back
of the case, the dough blade (B) on the middle
peg, the stem adapter (C) on the front peg,
the large chopping/mixing blade (D) in the front
cavity, the adjustable slicing disc (E) in the slot
on the right, the reversible shredding disc (F)
in the left slot.
Carefully hold discs by center hub when inserting
into and removing from the storage case.
NOTE: DO NOT TOUCH METAL BLADES
OR CUTTING EDGES OF DISCS. ALL ARE
EXTREMELY SHARP AND CONTACT COULD
CAUSE INJURY.
Large Bowl
& Accessories
Small Bowl
& Accessories
Shredding & Slicing
Accessories
