INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Cuisinart® Elemental 13-Cup Food Processor with Dicing Kit TM FP-13D Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM WORK BOWL CAPACITY 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, fish or seafood 2 pounds Thin liquid (e.g., dressings, soups, etc.) 8 cups Cake batter 8-inch cheesecake batter; 1 box (15.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS handle to turn the work bowl clockwise to lock it. 6. A lways read the Assembly Instructions thoroughly before using your food processor. 7. W hen ready to use your machine, unlock the accessory storage case, lift the cover and remove the clamshell to access the small metal chopping/mixing blade, dough blade, large metal chopping/mixing blade, stem adapter, adjustable slicing disc, and reversible shredding disc. Each is in a cavity.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Cleaning 1. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put base in water or other liquids. General 1. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities. Always follow these safety precautions when using this appliance. 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. Getting Ready 1. Read all instructions. 2.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CONTENTS Important Unpacking Instructions................ 3 Important Safeguards.................................. 4 Features and Benefits.............................. 6-7 Accessory Storage Cases............................. 8 General Assembly Instructions..................... 9 Chopping/Mixing Blades............................. 10 Slicing/Shredding Discs.............................. 10 Dough Blade............................................... 12 Dicing..........
FEATURES AND BENEFITS 10. Reversible Shredding Disc Provides the option of either fine or coarse shredding for optimal results. This disc may be used only in the large bowl. 11. Stem Adapter This user-friendly tool easily attaches to either disc, small chopping/mixing blade or Dicing Grid and Dicing Disc to engage the motor shaft. 12. Spatula Uniquely designed for use with either work bowl. 13.
Dicing Kit 6. 1a. 14a. 7. 1b. 14b. 8. 1c. 14c. 2. 9. 14d. 10. 3a. 14e. 11. 3b. 13. 12. 4. 5.
ACCESSORY STORAGE CASE DICING KIT STORAGE CASE Operating the Lock To unlock, turn counterclockwise. Gently lift up the transparent cover. Do not force the cover open when the knob is in the locked position. To lock, gently close the cover and turn the knob clockwise. Removing Parts 1. To open kit, turn the flat work bowl cover with small pusher counterclockwise and lift to remove. 2. Grasp center knob on dicing blade and carefully lift out of storage case. Set aside on a flat surface. 3.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS To Assemble the Flat Cover Begin with the work bowl and the metal blade in place. Place the Flat Cover on the work bowl so that the Cuisinart logo written on the cover is face up and readable. Then turn cover CLOCKWISE to lock into place. Make sure the small cap is in place before using. Before First Use Before using your Cuisinart® ElementalTM 13-Cup Food Processor for the first time, wash all the parts (see Cleaning, Storage and Maintenance Instructions on page 14).
CHOPPING/ MIXING BLADES to achieve desired consistency and scrape the work bowl as necessary. Low speed is recommended for making doughs and batters. High speed is recommended for most other chopping, processing and slicing/shredding tasks. 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.
upright in the feed tube. •W hen slicing or shredding cheese, be sure that it is well chilled. • To shred leafy vegetables like lettuce or spinach: Roll leaves together and stand them up in feed tube. Process with even pressure. NOTE: Always use the pusher when slicing or shredding. Never put your fingers in the feed tube while unit is running. •A lways pack food in the feed tube evenly for slicing and shredding.
FOOD TOOL SPEED DIRECTIONS Butter Chopping/Mixing Blade Slicing 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., before adding butter. For shredding/slicing : Freeze briefly. Use light to medium pressure to shred or slice. Shredded butter is great for preparing certain pastry doughs.
DICING handling the dicing blade; it is very sharp. 4. Follow instructions under Cover Operation to lock cover onto work bowl. Assembling the Dicer in Work Bowl Using Dicing Kit 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.
CLEANING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE performed by an authorized service representative. FOR YOUR SAFETY •K eep your Cuisinart® ElementalTM 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.
• Amount of dough may exceed maximum capacity of your food processor. Remove half and process in two batches. • Dough may be too wet (see number 8). If motor speeds up, continue processing. If not, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the motor speeds up. Process until dough cleans the sides of the work bowl. 2. Problem: Blade doesn’t incorporate ingredients. Solution: • Always start the food processor before adding liquid.
8. Problem: Dough is too wet. Solution: •W hile 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 assembled. Make sure the work bowl and work bowl cover are securely locked into position. • I f the motor still will not start, check the power cord and outlet. 2.
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY (U.S. AND CANADA ONLY) You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type. This warranty is available to consumers only.
