IMPORTANT
UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
This package contains a Cuisinart
and the accessories for it:
9-cup work bowl, work bowl cover with small and
medium pushers, universal chopping/mixing/dough
blade, medium reversible slicing/shredding disc,
fine reversible slicing/shredding disc, removable
stem adapter, storage hub, base, and instruction/
recipe booklet.
CAUTION:
THE CUTTING TOOLS HAVE VERY SHARP EDGES.
To avoid injury when unpacking the parts, please follow
these instructions.
1. Place the box on a low table or on the floor next to
the kitchen counter where you intend to keep the
food processor. Be sure the box is right side up.
2. Open top flaps—there will be a rectangular block
of packing material that holds the processor parts,
each fitted into a cavity.
3. Remove the instruction/recipe book.
4. Lift out the packing material.
5. Remove the base, work bowl, work bowl lid, and
place them on the counter or table. Read the
instruction booklet thoroughly before using
the machine.
6. Save the shipping carton and packing material.
You will find these very useful if you need to repack
the processor for moving or other shipment.
We recommend that you visit our website,
https://cuisinart.registria.com, for a fast, efficient
way to complete your product registration.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
Always follow these safety precautions when using
this appliance.
Getting Ready
1. Read all instructions.
2. Blade and discs are sharp. Handle them care-
fully.
3. Always turn off and unplug appliance from
outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts, before removing food, andbe-
fore cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug and pull
from electrical outlet. Never pull cord.
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9-Cup Processor
4. Do not use outdoors.
5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter,
or touch hot surfaces.
6. Do not operate any appliance that has a damaged
cord or plug, or after it has been dropped or
damaged in any way. Contact Cuisinart Consumer
Service Center at 1-800-762-0190 for information
on examination, repair, or adjustment.
Operation
1. Keep hands as well as spatulas and other utensils
away from moving blade or discs while processing
food to prevent the possibility of severe personal
injury or damage to food processor. A plastic
scraper may be used, but only when the food pro-
cessor motor is stopped.
2. Avoid coming into contact with moving parts.
Never push food down by hand when slicing or
shredding. Always use pusher.
3. Make sure motor has completely stopped before
removing cover. (If machine does not stop within 4
seconds after you remove the bowl cover assem-
bly, call 1-800-762-0190 for assistance. Do not use
the machine.)
4. Never store any blade or disc on stem adapter.
To reduce the risk of injury, no blade or disc should
be placed on the shaft except when the bowl is
properly locked in place and the processor is in
use. Store blade and discs as you would sharp
knives, out of reach of children.
5. Be sure cover and feed tube are securely locked in
place before operating food processor.
6. Never feed food by hand. Always use the pusher.
7. Never try to override or tamper with cover
interlock mechanism.
Cleaning
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 chil-
dren or individuals with certain disabilities.
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.
3. This food processor is for household use. Use
it only for food preparation as described in the
accompanying instruction and recipe book. Do not
use this appliance for anything but its intended use.
4. When using an approved Cuisinart
Processor accessory, read all instructions included
with that accessory.
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