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CLEANING AND STORAGE
Keep your Cuisinart Elite Collection™12-Cup
(3 L) Food Processor ready to use on the kitchen
counter. When not in use, leave it unplugged.
Keep the blades and discs out of the 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. Due to intense
water heat, washing the work bowl, cover and
accessories on the bottom rack may cause
damage over time. Insert the cover with the feed
tube facing up to ensure proper cleaning of the
seal. (Note: The seal is not removable and water
will drain properly.) Insert the work bowl and
pushers upside down for drainage. Remember to
unload the dishwasher carefully wherever you
place sharp blades and discs.
To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover,
pusher assembly and blade or disc immediately
after use so food won’t dry on them. Be sure to
place the pushers upside down for drainage. If
food lodges in the pusher, remove it by running
water through it, or use a bottle brush.
If further cleaning of the cover is necessary after
dishwashing or handwashing, run faucet water
pressure directly through the holes in the cover,
while pushing up and down on the rubber seal.
If you wash blades and discs by hand, do it
carefully. When handling, use the plastic hubs on
the blades and finger holes for the discs. Avoid
leaving them in soapy water where they may
disappear from sight. To clean the metal blade, fill
the work bowl with soapy water, hold the blade
by its plastic center and move it rapidly up and
down on the center shaft of the bowl. Use of a
spray attachment is also effective. If necessary,
use a brush. The work bowl is made of durable
plastic, that is shatter resistant and heat resistant.
It should not be placed in a microwave oven, as
the aperture at the front of the pusher houses the
metal rod that activates the motor. The housing
base may be wiped clean with a soapy, non-
abrasive material. Be sure to dry once clean.
Four rubber feet on the underside keep the base
from moving on most work surfaces when the
machine is processing heavy loads. If the feet
leave spots on the counter, spray them with a
spot remover and wipe with a damp sponge. If
any trace of the spot remains, repeat the
procedure and wipe the area with a damp sponge
and nonabrasive cleaning powder.
IMPORTANT: Never store any blade or disc on
the motor shaft. No blade or disc should be
placed on the shaft except when the processor is
about to be used.
MAINTENANCE: Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service
representative.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Like all powerful electrical appliances, a food
processor should be handled with care. Follow
these guidelines to protect yourself and your
family from misuse that could cause injury.
Handle and store metal blades and discs carefully.
Their cutting edges are very sharp.
Always place the stem adapter on the motor
shaft before assembling the discs.
Never put blades or discs on the motor shaft until
the work bowl is locked in place.
Always be sure that the blade or disc is down on
motor shaft as far as it will go.
Always insert chopping blade and dough blade in
the work bowl before putting ingredients in
bowl.
When slicing or shredding food, always use the
pusher. Never put your fingers or spatula into
feed tube.
Always wait for the blade or disc to stop spinning
before you remove the pusher assembly or cover
from the work bowl.
Always unplug the unit before removing food,
cleaning, or putting on or taking off parts.
Always remove work bowl from base of machine
before you remove chopping blade or dough
blade.
TECHNICAL DATA
The motor in your food processor operates on a
standard line operating current. The appropriate
voltage and frequency for your machine are
shown on a label on the bottom of the base.
An automatic, temperature-controlled circuit
breaker in the motor ensures complete protection
against motor burnout. If the processor runs for
an exceptionally long time when chopping, mixing
or kneading a thick or heavy mixture in successive
batches, the motor may overheat. If this happens,
the processor will stop. Turn it off and wait for the
motor to cool before proceeding. It will usually
cool within 10 minutes. In extreme cases, it could
take an hour.
Safety switches prevent the machine from
operating when the work bowl or the cover is not
locked into position. The motor stops within
seconds when the motor is turned off, and when
the pusher assembly is removed, a fast-stop
circuit also enables the motor to stop within
seconds.
FOOD TOOL PROCESS YIELD DIRECTIONS
Egg Whites Metal Blade Chop 8 egg whites = 1 cup (250 ml)
firm whites
Egg whites should be room temperature; add
1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice or vinegar per white.
Process in an absolutely clean bowl for 1 to 2½ minutes
until surface develops ridges and mass of whites almost
stops moving. These egg whites should not be used in
meringues. For whipped egg whites with volume, whip
with whisk or electric mixer.
Meat, Poultry &
Fish
Metal Blade
Metal Blade
Slicing Disc
Chop
Purée
Slice
2¼ pound boneless =
4½ cups (1 L)
1 pound boneless =
2 cups (500 ml)
1 pound boneless =
2 cups (500 ml)
Cut very cold raw or cooked meat/poultry/fish into
1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; pulse to chop. Process for a few
seconds at a time for a finer chop. Check texture often
to avoid overprocessing.
Cut very cold raw or cooked meat/poultry/fish into
1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; pulse to chop. Process
continuously until desired texture.
Slicing cooked meat/poultry: be sure it is very cold. Use
a single chunk of meat at a time. Slicing raw meat/
poultry: cut to fit feed tube; wrap in plastic to briefly
freeze. Raw meat is ready to slice when hard to the
touch but can easily be pierced with tip of a sharp knife.
Milk Shakes/
Smoothies
Metal Blade Chop/ Purée Can make up to 16
8-ounce (227 g) servings.
Milkshakes: add ice cream first; process and add milk
through feed tube. Smoothies: add fruit first, then add
the liquid while processing.
Nuts Metal Blade
Metal Blade
Slicing Disc
Shredding Disc
Chop
Purée
Slice
Shred (fine/med.)
¾ pound = 3 cups (750 ml)
¼ pound = 1 cup (250 ml)
¼ pound = 1 cup (250 ml)
¼ pound = 1 cup (250 ml)
Pulse to chop. Hardness of nut dictates amount and
time of processing. If either flour or sugar is added to
nuts during processing, they can be processed as long
as possible without becoming butter. Coarsely chopped
nuts: 6 to 8 pulses. Finely chopped nuts: pulse 2 to 3
times, then process 20 to 30 seconds, watching
carefully for desired consistency.
Nut butter: process nuts 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl
as necessary. For smoothest consistency, add some oil
to nuts while processing.
Medium pressure; nuts will have a coarse texture.
Medium pressure; nuts will have a fine/medium texture.
Granulated Sugar
(to make extra
super-fine sugar)
Metal Blade Chop 1 pound = 2 cups (500 ml) Process 1 minute, or until fine.
Tofu Metal Blade Purée 10 ounces = ¾ cup (175 ml) Drain; process 2 minutes or until smooth.
Whipping Cream Metal Blade Chop 1 cup (250 ml) = ½ cup
(125 ml) whipped
Process well-chilled cream until cream begins to
thicken. Add sugar as desired; process continuously until
cream reaches desired consistency (about 3 to 4
minutes).
DOUGHS
Pastry Dough
Metal Blade
Mix
Pulse mixture until it has consistency between cornmeal
and small pebbly crumbs. Add water, 1 tablespoon
(15 ml) at a time; pulse until a dough forms.
Batters
Quick Bread,
Cake & Cookies
Metal Blade Mix First sift dry ingredients together by processing; remove
and reserve. Process the fats and sugars together and
then add any remaining liquid ingredients. Pulse in
reserved dry ingredients. Any ingredients that need to
be coarsely chopped can be added with dry ingredients.
For finely chopped ingredients, chop separately in small
work bowl and then add to batter at the end.
Yeast Dough
Breads
Metal Blade
Dough Blade
Mix
Knead
TIPS: Use ¾ cup (175 ml) warm liquid to proof 2¼
teaspoons (11.25 ml) dry active yeast. Sugar/honey aids
in activating yeast, so add a small amount, about
1 teaspoon (5 ml) , to the warm liquid/yeast mixture
when proofing. Food processor can handle up to 8 cups
(2 L) white flour for a yeast bread dough. The dough
should have a soft, pliable texture and feel only slightly
tacky.*
Sweet Dough
Breads & Coffee
Cakes
Metal Blade
Dough Blade
Mix
Knead
See TIPS above, but keep in mind that sweet doughs
will be rich and sticky and may not clean sides of bowl;
bowl may need to be scraped. Sweet doughs require
less kneading once the ingredients are mixed.*
Note: Use dough blade for kneading dough in the large bowl only. The small bowl may not be used for dough.
*See troubleshooting for additional direction and techniques.
