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 •  A safety protector in the motor prevents the 
motor from overheating, which is caused 
by excessive strain. Press the Off control 
button and wait 20 to 30 minutes to allow 
the food processor to cool off before 
resuming.
3. Problem: The food processor cover 
becomes unlatched in the back and/or 
makes a loud noise.
  Solution: 
 •  If the back of the cover becomes 
unlatched, and there is any related noise, 
it will not prevent the unit from working. 
Simply push down to lock the back into 
position.
4. Problem: The motor slowed down during 
operation.
  Solution: 
 •  This is normal as some heavier loads (e.g., 
slicing/shredding cheese) may require the 
motor to work harder. Simply reposition the 
food in the feed tube and try again.
 •  The maximum load capacity may have 
been exceeded. Remove some of the 
ingredients and continue processing.
5. Problem: It is difficult to remove the 
chopping/mixing/kneading blade from the 
work bowl.
  Solution: 
  • This innovative blade has been designed to 
lock in the work bowl to prevent them from 
falling out when emptying the contents of 
the bowl. Using extreme care, use a little 
extra force to remove the blade.
6. Problem: The food processor vibrated/
moved around the countertop during 
processing.
  Solution: 
 •  Make sure the rubber feet at the bottom of 
the unit are clean and dry. Also make sure 
that the maximum load capacity is not 
being exceeded.
 •  This is normal as some heavier loads (e.g., 
slicing/shredding cheese) may require the 
motor to work harder. 
7. Problem: The pusher falls out when the 
cover is turned upside down.
  Solution: 
 •  The pusher lock feature, located above the 
handle, should be pulled out.
WARRANTY
LIMITED ONE-YEAR 
WARRANTY
This warranty is available to consumers only. 
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart 
Elite Collection
®
 7-Cup Food Processor that 
was purchased at retail for personal, family or 
household use. Except as otherwise required 
under applicable law, this warranty is not 
available to retailers or other commercial 
purchasers or owners.
We warrant that your Cuisinart Elite Collection
®
7-Cup Food Processor will be free of defects 
in materials and workmanship under normal 
home use for one year from the date of original 
purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website, 
www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to 
complete your product registration. However, 
product registration does not eliminate the 
need for the consumer to maintain the original 
proof of purchase in order to obtain the 
warranty benefits. In the event that you do not 
have proof of purchase date, the purchase date 
for purposes of this warranty will be the date of 
manufacture. 
If your Cuisinart Elite Collection
®
 7-Cup Food 
Processor should prove to be defective within 
the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we 
think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty 
service, simply call our toll-free number 1-800-
726-0190 for additional information from our 
Customer Service Representatives, or send 
the defective product to Customer Service 
at Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd., 
Glendale, AZ 85307.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your 
return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and 
handling of the product.
Please pay by check or money order (California 
residents need only supply proof of purchase 
and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping 
instructions).
NOTE: For added protection and secure 
handling of any Cuisinart
®
 product that is being 
returned, we recommend you use a traceable, 
insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be 
held responsible for in-transit damage or for 
packages that are not delivered to us. Lost 
and/or damaged products are not covered 
under warranty. Please be sure to include 
your return address, daytime phone number, 
description of the product defect, product 
model number (located on bottom of product), 










