Crux 14791 User manual

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8 Cup Food Processor
Instruction Manual
Styled for Life
Designed & Engineered in New York City

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THANK YOU CARD - inside Front Cover
Thank You for choosing
We hope your new CRUX
small kitchen appliance will add
sleek elegange to your kitchen
Important Safeguards................................................................................................................ 2-4
Additional Important Safeguards..............................................................................................5
Notes on the Plug .............................................................................................................................6
Notes on the Cord ............................................................................................................................6
Plasticizer Warning...........................................................................................................................6
ELECTRIC POWER ...........................................................................................................................7
Life is Busy ...........................................................................................................................................7
Getting To Know Your 8 Cup Food Processor................................................................ 8-9
Assembly Instructions ............................................................................................................ 10-12
Operating Instructions..............................................................................................................11-12
Automatic Thermal Protector.................................................................................................... 13
Food Processing Hints.............................................................................................................13-15
Food Processing Guide ................................................................................................................ 15
Attachments for Food Processing .................................................................................... 16-17
User Maintenance Instructions.................................................................................................. 17
Care & Cleaning Instructions ................................................................................................17-18
Storing Instructions........................................................................................................................ 18
Storing Instructions........................................................................................................................ 18
Recipes ......................................................................................................................................... 19-23
Warranty......................................................................................................................................24-25
Table of Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children. This appliance is not suitable for use by children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety
5. Turn the Food Processor OFF, then unplug from outlet when
not in use, before putting on or taking off attachments,
and before cleaning.
6. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from
the power cord.
7. CAUTION: AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS.

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8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Contact consumer service for examination, repair
or adjustment.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
10. The processing bowl must be properly assembled and in place
before operating the appliance.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
13. Do not let cord contact any hot surface, including the stove.
14. To disconnect, turn the speed control dial to OFF.
Then remove plug from wall outlet.
15. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or disc while
processing food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or
damage to the Food Processor. A scraper or spatula may be used,
but must be used only when the Food Processor is not running.
16. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
17. To reduce the risk of injury, never place processing blade or disc
onto the base without first fitting the spindle onto the drive shaft.
putting processing bowl and then the spindle, properly in place.

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18. Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
19. Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.
20. Do not attempt to defeat either the base/bowl or the
lid/bowl interlock.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT: To maintain peak performance, do not use your
Food Processor for the following: grinding grain, coffee beans or
hard spices such as nutmeg; slicing frozen meat; or crushing ice.
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this manual
before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet only.
3. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
4. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately turn
the speed control dial to OFF to cease operation and unplug the
cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
5. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water! Do not use this
appliance after it has fallen into or becomes immersed in water.
6. To reduce the risk of injury to persons or property, never use this
appliance in an unstable position.
7. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.

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NOTES ON THE PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
NOTES ON THE CORD
a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord)
is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord.
b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords should
not be used with this Food Processor.
PLASTICIZER WARNING
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the finish of
the counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC
coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of
the counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the finish
to darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.

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ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances,
your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated
on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
Life is Busy
Keep it simple in the kitchen with CRUX. Committed to efficiency, ease of use, and sleek
design, our entire line of appliances was developed to make your life simpler. High quality
products that get the job done, all while looking great on your countertop. It’s never been
easier to cook, host, or take on culinary adventures.
With its powerful direct drive motor, this Food Processor is perfect to puree baby food,
knead thick batters, turn fresh and frozen fruits into luscious relish; combine frozen fruit
with cream to make quick and luscious ice cream desserts. Chop, shred, slice, mix and blend,
prepare bread dough, all with one appliance.
Large 8 cup processing bowl for small or large processing tasks, PULSE, HIGH, LOW speeds,
reversible disc for slicing and shredding, stainless steel processing blade also mixes,
crumbs and minces. Removable parts are top-rack dishwasher-safe.

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PULSE
OFF
LOW
HIGH
ml
2
5
3
1
4
250
500
750
1000
MAX LIQUID FILL
Getting To Know Your 8 Cup Food Processor
Product may vary slightly from illustration
1. Base
2. Nonslip Feet
3. Speed Control Dial
4. Base/Bowl
Interlock Channel
5. Drive Shaft
6. Spindle
7. 8 cup food processing
work bowl
8. Work bowl handle
9. Stainless Steel
Processing Blade
(Sabatier Blade)
10. Reversible Slicing/
Shredding Disc
11. Lid
12. Lid/Bowl
Interlock Channel
13. Feed Chute
14. Food Pusher
15. 3 oz. Food
Pusher Cup
1
2
5
3
12
14
4
6
8
97
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10
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