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CONTENTS
Important Unpacking Instructions. . . . . . . 2
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Spiralizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Slicing and Shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cleaning, Storage and Maintenance . . . . .9
Tips & Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–24
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including:
Getting Ready
1. Read all instructions.
2.
Cutting Cones are sharp.
Handle them
carefully. Inspect blade prior to use for damage.
Do not use blade if damaged.
3
. Always unplug from outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts, before
removing food and before cleaning. To unplug,
grasp plug and pull from electrical outlet.
Never pull cord.
4. Do not use outdoors.
5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the
stove.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after appliance
malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged
in any way. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair
or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. This appliance comes with a resettable
protection device to prevent damage to the
motor in the the case of extreme overload.
Should unit shut off unexpectedly, unplug it and
let it cool for at least 15 minutes before
continuing.
Operation
1. Keep hands and other utensils away from Cutting
Cones while processing food to prevent the
possibility of severe personal injury or damage to
the PrepExpress™.
2. Avoid coming into contact with moving parts.
Never push food down Feed Tube by hand.
Always use Pusher.
3. Make sure motor has completely stopped before
removing Feed Tube. (If machine does not stop
within 4 seconds after you remove the cover
assembly, call 1-800-726-0190 for assistance.
Do not use the machine.)
4. Store Cutting Cones as you would sharp knives.
Keep out of reach of children.
5. Be sure the Feed Tube is securely locked in place
before operating the PrepExpress™.
6. Never try to override or tamper with Feed Tube
interlock mechanism.
Cleaning
1. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do
not put appliance in water or other liquids.
General
1. This appliance should not be used by or near
children or individuals with certain disabilities.
2. Do not operate this, or any other motor-driven
appliance while under the influence of alcohol or
other substances that affect your reaction time or
perception.
3. The Cuisinart
®
PrepExpress™
is ETL listed for
household use. Use it only for food preparation
as described in the accompanying recipe and
instruction book. Do not use this appliance for
anything but its intended use.
4. The use of attachments not recommended or
sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical
shock or personal injury, or damage to your unit.
5. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance
garage or under a wall cabinet.
When storing
in an appliance garage, always unplug the
unit from the electrical outlet.
Not doing so
could create a risk of fire, especially if the appli-
ance touches the walls of the garage or the door
touches the unit as it closes.
6.
Unplug from outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
