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CLEANING, STORAGE AND
MAINTENANCE
• Keep your Cuisinart
®
Elemental
TM
13-Cup Food
Processor ready to use on the kitchen counter.
When not in use, leave it unplugged.
• Keep the blades and discs out of reach
of children.
• All parts except the housing base are
dishwasher safe, and we recommend washing
them in the dishwasher on the
top rack only.
Due to intense water heat, washing the work
bowl, cover and accessories on the bottom
rack may cause damage over time. Insert the
cover with the
feed tube facing up to ensure proper cleaning.
Insert the work bowl and pusher upside down for
drainage. Remember to unload the dishwasher
carefully wherever you have placed sharp
blades and discs.
• To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl,
cover, pusher and blade or disc immediately
after use so food won’t dry on them. Be sure
to position the pusher upside down for
drainage. If food lodges in the pusher, remove
it by running water through it, or use a bottle
brush.
• If you wash the blades and discs by hand, do
it carefully. When handling, use the plastic
hubs. Avoid leaving them in soapy water
where they may disappear from sight. To clean
the blades, fill the work bowl with soapy water,
hold the blade by its plastic center and move
it rapidly
up and down on the center shaft of the bowl.
Use of a spray attachment is also effective.
If necessary, use a brush.
• The work bowl is made of SAN plastic with
metal components. It should not be placed in
a microwave oven.
• The housing base may be wiped clean with
a soapy, nonabrasive material. Be sure to dry
it thoroughly.
• If the feet leave spots on the counter,
spray them with a spot 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 on
the motor shaft. No blade or disc should be
placed on the shaft except when the processor
is 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 with care.
Follow these guidelines to protect yourself and
your family from misuse that could cause
injury.
• Handle and store blades and discs carefully.
Their cutting edges are very sharp.
• Never put blades or discs on the motor shaft
until the work bowl is locked in place.
• Always be sure that the blade or disc is down
on the motor shaft as far as it will go.
• Always insert the blade in the work bowl
before putting ingredients in bowl.
• When slicing, shredding or dicing food, always
use the pusher. Never put your fingers or
spatula
into feed tube.
• Always wait for the blade or disc to stop spinning
before you remove the pusher assembly or
cover from the work bowl.
• Always unplug the unit before removing food,
cleaning or putting on or taking off parts.
• Always remove work bowl from base of
machine before you remove the blade.
• Be careful to prevent the chopping/mixing
blade from falling out of the work bowl when
emptying the bowl. Remove it before tilting the
work bowl.
TECHNICAL DATA
The motor in your food processor operates on a
standard line operating current. The appropriate
voltage and frequency for your machine are
shown on a label on the bottom of the base.
An automatic, temperature-controlled circuit
breaker in the motor ensures complete
protection against motor burnout. If the
processor runs for an exceptionally long time
when chopping, mixing or kneading a thick or
heavy mixture in successive batches, the motor
may overheat. If this happens, the processor will
stop. Turn it off and wait for the motor to cool
before proceeding. It will usually cool within 10
minutes. In extreme cases, it could take an hour.
Safety switches prevent the machine from
operating when the work bowl or the cover is not
locked into position. The motor stops within
seconds when the motor is turned off; and when
the pusher assembly is removed, a fast-stop circuit
also enables the motor to stop within seconds.
