IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
Always follow these safety
precautions when using this appli-
ance.
Getting Ready
1. Read all instructions.
2. Blades are sharp. Handle them
carefully.
3. Unplug from outlet when not i n
use, before putting on or taking off
parts 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.
6. Do not operate any appliance
with damaged cord or plug, or
after appliance has been dropped
or damaged in any way. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination,
repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
Operation
1. Do not use pusher assembly if
sleeve becomes detached from
pusher.
2. Keep hands as well as spatulas
and other utensils away from
moving blades or discs while pro-
cessing food, to prevent
possibility of severe personal
i n j u ry or damage to food pro c e s s o r.
A plastic scraper may be used but
must be used only when food
processor motor is stopped.
3. Avoid contact with moving
parts. Never push food down by
hand when slicing or shredding.
Always use pusher.
4. Make sure motor has
completely stopped before
removing cover. (If machine
does not stop within 4 seconds
when you turn cover, call
1-800-726-0190 for assistance.
Do not use machine).
5. Never store any blade or disc
on motor shaft. To reduce the risk
of injury, no blade or disc should
be placed on the shaft except
when the bowl is properly locked
in place and the processor is in
use. Store blades and discs, as
you would sharp knives, out of
reach of children.
6. Be sure cover is securely
locked in place before operating
food processor.
7. Do not try to override cover
interlock mechanism.
Cleaning
To protect against risk of electrical
shock, do not put base in water or
other liquid.
General
1. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children.
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 food processor is UL
listed for household use. Use it
only for food preparation as
described in the accompanying
recipe and technique book.
4. The use of attachments not
recommended or sold by
C u i s i n a rt, may cause fire, electrical
shock, personal injury or damage
to your food processor.
5. To avoid possible malfunction
of work bowl switch, never store
processor with pusher assembly
in locked position.
6. Maximum rating of 5.2
a m p e res is based on attachment
that draws greatest curre n t .
Other recommended attachments
may draw significantly less curre n t .
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature, this
plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature .
Compact Cover
1. Do not use the Compact Cover
when mixing hot, thin liquids
such as soups or sauces. If you
do, it is possible that hot liquid
may splash and injure you.
2. DO NOT use any slicing, shred-
ding, julienne, French
fry-cut or fine grater discs with
the Compact Cover. Doing so may
expose the user to injury.
3. Although the Cuisinart
®
Compact Cover may seem
compatible with machines from
other manufacturers, using the
cover with other machines may be
dangerous and may expose the
user to injury. We specifically cau-
tion you not to use the Compact
Cover with other
brand machines.
FOR
HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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