Page 2 - ACCESSORIES
2 FUNCTION ACCESSORY RESULTS Dice Shred Slice Small Chop Large Chop Dough FOOD CAPACITY Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetable or cheese 13 cups Dicing for vegetable and fruit 6 cups Chopped fruit, vegetable or cheese 6 cups Puréed fruit or vegetable 6 cups cooked; 4 cups puréed Chopped or puréed meat,...
Page 5 - WA R N I N G; WARNING: RISK OF FIRE; NOTICE; CONTENTS
WA R N I N G RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY 5 WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK The lightning flash with ...
Page 6 - FEATURES AND BENEFITS
6 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. 3-Part Pusher Assembly A small pusher (1a) sits inside the medium pusher (1b), which sits inside the large pusher (1c), allowing you to accommodate ingredients of all sizes. The large pusher lock can be pulled out to lock the large pusher, and pushed in to unlock it. This ...
Page 9 - Machine Controls
9 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Before First Use Before using your Cuisinart ® Elemental TM 13-Cup 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 faci...
Page 10 - Chopping; SLICING/SHREDDING DISCS; Shredding Discs
10 CHOPPING/ MIXING BLADES 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 dow...
Page 11 - USER GUIDE
11 • Always pack food in the feed tube evenly for slicing and shredding. The food will dictate the amount of pressure: Use light pressure for soft foods, medium pressure for medium foods and firm pressure for harder foods. Always process with even pressure. • For round fruits or vegetables, slice a ...
Page 12 - DOUGH BLADE; Kneading; Mixing Blade with Low Speed)
12 FOOD TOOL SPEED DIRECTIONS Butter Chopping/Mixing BladeSlicing or Shredding Disc High For creaming : Have butter at room temperature. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Process, scraping bowl as necessary. For compound (flavored) butters, process flavoring ingredients, such as herbs, zest, vegetables, etc.,...
Page 13 - DICING; Using Dicing Kit; DICING GUIDE
13 DICING Assembling the Dicer in Work Bowl 1. With large work bowl on base, insert stem adapter. 2. Carefully place Dicing Grid onto the stem adapter with the grid positioned closest to the front of the food processor. Be sure “This Side Up” shows on top. The cutting grid should be facing with the ...
Page 14 - FOR YOUR SAFETY; TECHNICAL DATA
14 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 wa...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Food Processing
15 Cuisinart offers a Limited Three-Year Warranty on the entire machine. 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....
Page 16 - Technical
16 8. Problem: Dough is too wet. Solution: • While machine is running, add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough cleans the inside of the bowl. Technical 1. Problem: The motor does not start. Solution: • There is a safety interlock to prevent the motor from starting if it is not properly assemb...
Page 17 - WARRANTY
17 LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY (U.S. AND CANADA ONLY) This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ® Elemental TM 13-Cup Food Processor that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, th...