MACHINE CONTROLS
On Button
The On control is a continuous button that allows the machine to run until Off is selected.
1.Properly assemble and engage the machine.
2.Add ingredients to the work bowl, either through the feed tube or directly into the bowl.
3.Press the On button. The blue LED light will illuminate and the motor will start.
4.Press the Off button when finished.
Pulse Button
The Pulse control is a button that allows the machine to run only while it is being pressed. This capability provides more accurate control of the duration and frequency of processing.
Unless otherwise specified, a pulse is about one second.
1.With the machine properly assembled and engaged, and ingredients in the work bowl, press the Pulse button repeatedly as needed. The blue LED On light will be illuminated upon activation.
MACHINE FUNCTIONS
Using the Metal Blade
Chopping
•For raw ingredients: peel, core and/or remove seeds and pits. Food should be cut into even, ½ to
•Pulse food in
Puréeing
•To purée fresh fruits or cooked fruits/ vegetables: Ingredients should be cut into
•To purée solids for a soup or sauce: Strain the solids from the liquid and process the solids alone. Add cooking liquid and process as needed.
Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc
•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: Remove a thick slice on the bottom of the food so that it sits upright in the feed tube. If food does not fit in the feed tube, cut in half or quarters to fit. Process with even pressure.
•For small ingredients, like mushrooms, radishes or strawberries: Trim the ends so the food sits upright in the feed tube.
•When slicing or shredding cheese, be sure that the cheese is well chilled before slicing.
•To shred leafy vegetables like lettuce or spinach: Roll leaves together and stand up in feed tube. Process with even pressure.
USER GUIDE & CAPACITY
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You can slice, shred and chop a multitude of vegetables and fruits in the Cuisinart Food Processor. What you may not know is that the food processor is the perfect tool for a number of other tasks, such as softening butter, making bread crumbs, making baby food, etc. Here is a guide that will help you in preparing just about anything!
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