Cuisinart Elemental FP-13DGM Instruction And Recipe Booklet Download Page 15

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Food Processing

1.

  

Problem: 

The food is unevenly processed 

when chopping.

 

Solution:

 

•  The ingredients should be cut evenly into  

1/2- to 1-inch pieces before processing.

  •  Process in batches to avoid overloading.

2.

 

Problem:

 Slices are uneven or slanted.

 

Solution:

  •  Place evenly cut food, cut side down, into 

the feed tube. Always use the smallest feed 

tube possible.

  •  Apply even pressure on the pusher.

3.

 

Problem:

 Food falls over in feed tube.

 

Solution:

  •  Feed tube should be packed full for best 

results.

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.

Dicing Kit

1. Problem:

 Food is stuck in the grid.

 Solution:

  •  First, unplug unit. Carefully remove Dicing 

Disc. Then, carefully reach into the large 

openings on either side of grid to remove 

large food pieces.

  •  Do not use your fingers to clean the grid. 

ONLY USE THE CLEANING TOOL.

  •  Use the long single tooth on the cleaning 

tool handle to push stubborn food  

through grid.

2.   Problem:

 Pieces of food are not evenly cut.

 Solution:

  •  Pack items closest to the left in medium  

or small feed tube.

  •  Use the small feed tube for smaller items.
  •  Apply even pressure when using feed tube.

Dough Kneading

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 8).  

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:

 

•  Always start the food processor before  

adding liquid. Add liquid in a slow, steady 

stream, or through the drizzle hole in the 

pusher, allowing the dry ingredients to 

absorb it. If liquid is added too quickly,  

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. Carefully reinsert blade and immediately 

add 2 tablespoons of flour through the feed 

tube while the machine is running.

4.

 

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 7).
  •  Dough may be too wet (see number 8).

5.

  

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.

6.

 

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.

7.

 

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.

Summary of Contents for Elemental FP-13DGM

Page 1: ...t ElementalTM 13 Cup Food Processor with Dicing Kit FP 13D Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE...

Page 2: ...2 pounds Thin liquid e g dressings soups etc 8 cups Cake batter 8 inch cheesecake batter 1 box 15 25 ounce cake mix Cookie dough 5 dozen based on average chocolate chip cookie recipe White bread pizza...

Page 3: ...he shaft using the handle to turn the work bowl clockwise to lock it 6 Always read the Assembly Instructions thoroughly before using your food processor 7 When ready to use your machine unlock the acc...

Page 4: ...ely locked in place before operating food processor 6 Never try to override or tamper with cover interlock mechanism Cleaning 1 To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put base in water or...

Page 5: ...t the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying appliance NOTICE This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the...

Page 6: ...E The dough blade can only be used in the large bowl 8 Large Chopping Mixing Blade This heavy duty stainless steel blade will process a variety of food in your large work bowl The BladeLock System kee...

Page 7: ...7 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3b 1c 1b 1a 3a 14e 14b 14a Dicing Kit 14d 14c...

Page 8: ...ding 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...

Page 9: ...ace the Flat Cover on the work bowl so that the Cuisinart logo written on the cover is face up and readable Then turn cover CLOCKWISE to lock into place Make sure the small cap is in place before usin...

Page 10: ...the Pulse button down or press High or Low to run the machine continuously Watch ingredients closely to achieve desired consistency and scrape the work bowl as necessary Low speed is recommended for...

Page 11: ...overflow of food please note recommended max capacity chart on page 2 for each type of food All capacities are not equal USER GUIDE FOOD TOOL SPEED DIRECTIONS Soft Cheeses ricotta cream cheese cottag...

Page 12: ...k bowl with liquid juice or milk any desired sweeteners such as sugar honey simple syrup and other flavors Pulse to break up Process until smooth Milk Shakes Smoothies Chopping Mixing Blade Low For mi...

Page 13: ...align the two long pins along the right and left of the grid Guide the cleaner into the correct position and press down to clear the grid of food residue When processing items like squash and potatoes...

Page 14: ...about to be used MAINTENANCE Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative FOR YOUR SAFETY Like all powerful electrical appliances a food processor should be handled...

Page 15: ...h may be too wet see number 8 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 Prob...

Page 16: ...motor from overheating which is caused by excessive strain Press the Off control button and wait 10 minutes to allow the food processor to cool off before resuming 3 Problem The motor slowed down dur...

Page 17: ...ly in 120 volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter as well...

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