Cuisinart FP16DCU User manual

3.8L Food Processor
FP16DCU

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart 3.8L Food Processor.
For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very
finest kitchen equipment. All Cuisinart products are engineered for
exceptionally long life, and designed to be easy to use as well as to give
excellent performance day after day.
To learn more about our products visit our website www.cuisinart.co.uk

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Contents
Product Description .......................................................................................................... 4
Safety Cautions.................................................................................................................. 5
Instructions for Use...........................................................................................................9
A Fitting &Removing the Bowls and Lid ..................................................................................... 9
B Fitting &Removing the Large and Small Pushers ............................................................... 11
C Fitting &Removing the Blades .................................................................................................12
D Fitting &Removing the Discs....................................................................................................13
E Touch Pad Controls......................................................................................................................15
Processing Techniques ....................................................................................................16
A Chopping &Puréeing...................................................................................................................16
B Slicing &Shredding......................................................................................................................18
C Kneading Dough............................................................................................................................21
D Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................22
Cleaning &Maintenance ................................................................................................24
UK Guarantee &After Sales Services............................................................................25
Recipes..............................................................................................................................26

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Product Description
Small Pusher Assembly
Lid with Wide Mouth
Feed Tube
Large Pusher Assembly
Metal Dough Blade
Small and Large Chopping/
Mixing Blade
Reversible Shredding Disc
Adjustable Slicing Disc
(Imm to 6mm)
Small Bowl (1.1L)
Medium Bowl (3.1L)
Large Bowl (3.8L)
Control Buttons
Die Cast Housing Base
Storage Box
Spatula
Stem Adapter

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Read all the instructions thoroughly before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future
reference
Safety Cautions
Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid personal injury
or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described within this
instruction book.
Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from
the Food Processor before first use.
Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use
if damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the
appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (refer to ‘UK After
Sales Service’ section).
Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of lead damage discontinue
use immediately. If the lead is damaged it must be replaced with a special lead available
from the manufacturer or its service agent (see ‘UK After Sales Service’ section).
Unplug from the mains when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, before
removing food and before cleaning.
Always store blades and discs out of reach of children where they cannot accidently be
touched.
Keep hands as well as spatulas and other utensils away from moving blades or discs
while processing food to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury or damage to
the Food Processor.
Avoid contact with moving parts. Never push food down by hand when slicing or
shredding. Always use pusher.
Make sure motor has completely stopped before removing lid.
Never store any blade or disc on motor shaft. Store blades and discs as you would sharp
knives, out of the reach of children.
This appliance should not be used by adults or children whose lack of experience, product
knowledge or disability might cause a hazard, unless they have been correctly instructed
and are adequately supervised.
Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this product.
Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Cuisinart.
Never store the Food Processor with the pusher assembly in locked position.
To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse the cord, plug
or unit in water or other liquids.
Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop.
Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

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For indoor use only.
For domestic use only.
This appliance should be used only for preparation of drinks / food as described within
the instructions for use that accompany it. Please retain these instructions for future
reference.
Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains outlet.
Never pull the plug out of the mains outlet by its lead.
To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2004/108/EEC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2006/95/EEC (Safety of domestic electrical
appliances).
WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp outlet is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
WARNING: Polythene bags over the product or packaging may be dangerous.
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children. These bags
are not toys.
UK Wiring Instructions
Your Cuisinart 3.8L Food Processor includes a BS 13 amp moulded (fused) mains plug
on the supply cord.
Should it be necessary at any stage to remove this moulded plug and replace it with a
re-wireable BS 13 amp mains plug, the re-wiring should be completed as follows: (NB
The moulded plug should be disposed of safely)
Class I (1) Earthed Appliance
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN &YELLOW = EARTH
BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE
As the colours of the wire may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

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The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter E or symbol.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L.
With this appliance, if a 13 amp plug is used, a 13 amp fuse should be fitted. If any other
type of plug is used, a 10 amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug or at the distribution
board.
WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about
the recycling of this product, please contact your local council office or your household
waste disposal service.

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For Your Safety
Handle the blades and discs with extreme care, they are very sharp.
Never place a blade or disc onto the motor spindle before the bowl is locked into position.
Before switching on the Food Processor, ensure that the blade/disc are pushed well onto
the motor spindle (taking care to avoid the sharp edges), and that the lid is correctly
inserted. Do not force or block the lid mechanism.
Always carefully insert the blade before adding the ingredients.
To grate or slice food always use the pusher(s) provided. Never push food in with your
fingers or use other utensils. Only use the spatula when the blade/disc is stationary.
Avoid all contact with moving parts.
Always wait for the blade/disc to stop before removing the pusher(s) or lid.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning or removing it or any
of the attachments.
Always remove the bowl from the motor base before very carefully removing the blade/
disc.
Never leave the appliance unattended when switched on or plugged in.
Keep hands, spatulas and other utensils away from moving blades or discs whilst
appliance is in operation. Only use the spatula once the Food Processor motor has
stopped.

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Instructions for Use
A Fitting &Removing the Bowls and Lid
Place the food processor base on a dry, flat, sturdy surface.
N.B. To use the medium bowl, it must be nested into the large bowl. To use the small
bowl it must be nested in the medium bowl, with the medium bowl in the large bowl for
operation.
Place the large work bowl over the motor spindle, ensuring that the handle of the bowl
is positioned to the left of the centre. Turn the work bowl in an anti-clockwise direction
until it locks into position on the housing base.
N.B. The work bowl may be stiff during the first few times of use.
To use the medium bowl, place your thumbs in the recesses to align in the large bowl,
with the pour spout facing the back of the unit.

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To use the small bowl, place your thumbs in the recesses to align in the medium bowl,
with the pour spout facing the back of the unit.
The bowls lock into place to pour food easily. To remove the small and medium bowls,
use the finger recesses on either side.
To remove the large work bowl, place your left hand firmly on the housing base, hold the
handle with your right hand and turn in a clockwise direction to unlock.
Once you have fitted the selected blade or disc, place the lid over the work bowl by
positioning it directly over the bowls, and push down on the front and back to lock into
place.
Press down here
To remove the lid, push in both sides of the release button (located on the lid interlock)
and lift up and away to remove.
N.B. The work bowl lid fits, locks and seals on the large bowl when the small or medium
or both are nested inside the large bowl.

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B Fitting &Removing the Large and Small Pushers
The pusher assembly has two parts:
Large Pusher
Insert the large pusher into the feed tube opening, ensuring the metal rod of the pusher
connects with the interlock system in the work bowl lid. Without this connection the
motor will not function.
To remove the pusher, simply lift up and away.
The large pusher can be locked into place when using the small pusher or processing
heavy loads. To lock simply pull out the interlock system on the lid as indicated above
Small Pusher
Secured with a snap-fit, the small pusher fits inside the large pusher to accommodate
ingredients of all sizes.

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C Fitting &Removing the Blades
The food processor features a unique BladeLock system, which is designed to keep the
blade in place during processing, pouring, lifting and handling but is not permanently
attached. Handle with care.
Plug in the appliance and fit the work bowl(s) as described in section A.
The large chopping/mixing blade can be used with the large or medium work bowl.
The dough blade can only be used with the large bowl.
N.B. Never put the blade on the motor spindle until the work bowl is locked in place.
Holding the central plastic stem, carefully lift and place the large chopping/mixing blade
over the work bowl centre hub. Line up the markings on the blade hub with the motor
shaft and slide down until the blade clicks into position.
When using the small bowl, with all 3 bowls assembled, place the stem adapter over
the motor shaft and push down. Carefully lift and place the small chopping blade over
the stem adapter, lining up the markings and push down until blade clicks into position.
N.B. Always insert the blade in the work bowl before adding ingredients.
Fit the lid and pushers as described in section A and B.
N.B. Always wait for the blade to stop moving before removing the lid.
To remove blade, hold the central plastic stem of the blade and lift up and away from
the motor spindle. Take great care as the blade is very sharp.
Large blade
Push down
Small blade
Stem Adapter
Push
down

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D Fitting &Removing the Discs
N.B. The shredding and slicing discs can only be used with the large or medium work bowl.
Plug in the appliance and fit the work bowl(s) as described in section A.
N.B. Never put disc on motor spindle until the work bowl is locked in place.
When using your medium or large bowl only, place the stem adapter over the motor shaft
and push down. Choose the desired disc and place it on the stem adapter matching up
the opening.
If using the adjustable slicing disc, use the rotating hub and indicator markings to
select slicing thickness you can slice between 1-6mm. Finger holes are also provided for
inserting and removing of this disc.
If using the reversible shredding disc, determine whether the fine or medium side will be
used and place down appropriately, using the finger holes.
Fit the lid and pushers as described in section A and B.
N.B. Always wait for the disc to stop moving before removing the lid.

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Diagram to show what accessories should be used with the multi-bowls

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E Touch Pad Controls
Once you have correctly fitted the chosen attachment, work bowl, lid and pushers, place
the ingredients in the work bowl or feed tube and use one of the following controls to
start the motor.
ON
OFF
PULSE
DOUGH
ON/OFF
The ON and OFF controls allow you to stop and start the motor. Add ingredients to the
work bowl, either through the feed tube or directly into the bowl. Press the ‘ON’ button
and the blue LED light will illuminate and the motor will start. Press the ‘OFF’ button
when finished and the motor will stop.
N.B. The machine will not start operating until the large pusher is correctly inserted (refer
to section B). It stops instantly when the large pusher is removed.
Pulse
The pulse button allows you to control the motor operation for shorter periods of time.
When pressed, the motor will run until the button is released. The blue LED light will
illuminate each time you press the pulse button. Use the pulse function at the start of
processing a few times before using the ‘ON’ button to continuously process for a smooth
consistency.
Dough
The dough control is used with the dough blade. This control is specially designed to run
at an optimum processing speed for mixing and kneading dough and gives results in a
fraction of the time it takes to do it by hand. Press the ‘DOUGH’ button and the blue LED
light will illuminate. It is now ready to knead the dough. Press the ‘OFF’ button when
finished.
N.B. Only use the specially designed dough blade to knead dough. Kneading dough should
only be done in the large work bowl.

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Processing Techniques
The following section includes useful hints and tips on how to use the various attachments
to achieve a number of processing results. It is recommended that you practice using
these techniques before processing food to eat.
Recommended Maximum Work Bowl Capacities
FOOD CAPACITY LARGE WORK BOWL CAPACITY MEDIUM
WORK BOWL
CAPACITY SMALL
WORK BOWL
Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetables
or cheese
4kg 3kg N/A
Chopped fruit, vegetables or cheese 3kg 2.5kg 690g
Puréed fruit, vegetables
or cheese
3kg cooked
2kg puréed
2kg cooked
1.8kg puréed
690g cooked
340g puréed
Chopped or puréed meat, fish, seafood 1kg 1kg 220g
Thin liquid*
(e.g. dressing, soup, etc)
2.7L 2L 700ml
Cake batter 3 x 20cm victoria sponge 2 x 20cm victoria
sponge
N/A
White bread dough 1kg flour N/A N/A
Whole wheat bread dough 750g flour N/A N/A
Nuts for nut butter 1.2kg 900g 225g
*When processing egg based liquids, like a custard base for quiche, reduce maximum capacity by 470ml.
IMPORTANT: Always ensure the quantities used do not exceed the quantities
recommended. Overloading may damage the attachments and/or appliance.
A Chopping and Puréeing
Use the chopping/mixing blade for this technique.
For best results ensure that the pieces of food you add to the work bowl are approximately
the same size. i.e. 2.5cm cubed, to achieve even results.
Ensure that the lid and large pusher are locked into place before processing.
Dislodging &removing food
Occasionally, a piece of food may become wedged between the blade and the work bowl.
If this happens, unplug the machine, remove the lid, lift the blade out carefully and
remove the wedged piece. Empty the bowl, reinsert the blade and lock the lid and pusher
into place. Press the ‘ON’ button and drop the food pieces through the small feed tube
opening while the machine is running. After adding a cupful this way, add the remaining
food to the bowl and process in the usual manner.
To chop raw fruits and vegetables:
Cut the food into 2.5cm pieces and place in the work bowl. Use the ‘PULSE’ button 3 or 4

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times at a rate of 1 second on, 1 second off, until the food is coarsely chopped. For more
finely chopped results, press the ‘ON’ button, letting the machine run continuously until
the desired consistency is reached. Check frequently to avoid over processing. Use the
spatula to scrape down the sides of the work bowl if necessary.
To purée fruits and cooked vegetables:
Cut the food into 2.5cm pieces and place in work bowl. Use the ‘PULSE’ button to chop
coarsely, then press the ‘ON’ button and process continuously until food is puréed.
N.B. Cooked potatoes are an exception to this procedure. They develop a gluey texture
when processed with the metal blade.
When making soup, you will want to purée vegetables that have been cooked in liquid.
Don’t add the liquid to the work bowl, use a slotted spoon to transfer the vegetables from
the pan to the work bowl. They will purée faster and smoother without liquid. Then
add just enough liquid to make the purée pourable; return to the soup liquid and stir to
combine.
To chop hard foods:
To chop hard food like garlic and hard cheese, you will need to use the small feed tube,
ensuring the lid and large pusher are locked into place (refer to ‘Instructions for Use’
Section A&B). Press the ‘ON’ button and drop the food through the small feed tube while
the machine is running.
Small foods like garlic can be dropped in whole. Large foods like hard cheese should be
cut into 2.5cm pieces and added a few pieces at a time. This method of processing gives
a crushed texture to garlic, shallots and onions. Hard cheese and coconut will have the
same texture as if they had been hand grated.
WARNING! Never try to process cheese that is too hard to cut with a knife. You may
damage the blade or the appliance.
To chop fresh herbs:
For herbs, the work bowl and the metal chopping blade must all be thoroughly cleaned
and dried. Remove the stems from herbs. Add the leaves to work bowl and process, using
the ‘ON’ button until chopped as fine as desired.
To chop meat, poultry, fish and seafood:
The food should be very cold, but not frozen. Cut into 2.5cm pieces and place in work
bowl. Use the ‘PULSE’ button 3 or 4 times at a rate of 1 second on, 1 second off. If the
food is not chopped fine enough, let the processor run continuously, using the ‘ON’ button,
for a few seconds. Check the texture often to avoid over-processing. Use a spatula to
scrape food down from the sides of the bowl as necessary.
To purée meat, poultry, fish and seafood
The food should be very cold but not frozen. Cut into 2.5cm pieces and place in work

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bowl. Use the ‘PULSE’ button 3 or 4 times at a rate of 1 second on, 1 second off, until the
food is evenly chopped, then process continuously to the desired texture. Use a spatula
to scrape food down from the sides of the bowl as necessary.
To chop and purée nuts:
Add nuts to work bowl and use the ‘PULSE’ button 3 or 4 times until chopped as finely as
desired. Check frequently to avoid nuts clumping together in a nut butter. You can also
chop nuts with a shredding disc (refer to Processing Techniques, section B).
To purée nuts i.e. nut butters use the ‘ON’ button and let the appliance run continuously.
After 2 or 3 minutes, the ground nuts will form a ball that will gradually smooth out.
Scrape the sides of the bowl and continue processing until drops of oil are visible.
To whip cream with metal blade:
Chill the cream well before starting, process continuously using the ‘ON’ button, until
cream begins to thicken, watching carefully for desired consistency.
N.B. Processor whipped cream holds its shape very well, however, it will not whip to the
light, fluffy consistency obtained by methods that beat in more air.
To make crumbs and crumb crusts:
Cut or break bread, crackers or cookies into 2.5cm pieces and place in work bowl. Press
the ‘ON’ button and process continuously until pieces reach the desired texture.
B Slicing &Shredding using the Adjustable Slicing Disc and Reversible
Shredding Disc
Use the shredding/ slicing discs for this technique.
Never put your fingers or a spatula into the feed tube, always use the pusher.
For best results: Place the food flat side down and as far left as possible in the feed tube
to prevent it from tilting when being processed.
Food should fit snugly in the feed tube, but not so tightly that it prevents the pusher
from moving.
For small quantities of food use the small pusher.
To slice or shred small round fruits and vegetables:
For example, berries, radishes and mushrooms.
Trim the ends flat with a knife, insert the food through the large feed tube, standing each
piece on a flat end.
You can fill the tube to about 2.5cm from the top (i.e. up to the ‘max’ marking on the feed
tube). The bottom layer gives you perfect slices for garnish. If you want all the slices to
be perfect, it’s best to process one layer at a time.
To slice or shred long fruits and vegetables:
For example, bananas, celery and courgettes. Trim both ends flat and ensure the pieces are

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short enough to fit within the ‘max’ marking on the feed tube. Fill the feed tube with the
pieces, standing them vertically and adding enough pieces so they are solidly packed and
cannot tilt sideways as they are sliced or shredded.
To slice French-cut green beans:
Trim the ends of the green beans. Blanching is not necessary. Stack in the large feed tube
horizontally to fit with ‘max’ marking on the feed tube. Use the slicing disc, apply light
pressure to the pusher and press the ‘PULSE’ button until beans are sliced. To make long,
horizontal slices of raw courgette or carrots, use the same procedure.
To slice matchsticks or julienne strips:
For example, potatoes, turnips, courgettes and carrots. Cut large fruit and vegetables
horizontally (from end to end) and insert into the large feed tube. Use the slicing disc
for this technique. Process the food twice – ‘double slice’ it. Apply pressure to pusher
while pressing the ‘PULSE’ button until the food is sliced. You will achieve long slices.
Remove the slices from the work bowl and reassemble. The slices should be assembled
horizontally, with the cut edges facing down. Re-insert them in the feed tube, wedging
them in tightly. Slice them again and you will obtain long julienne strips.
To slice cooked meat and poultry:
The food must be very cold. If possible, use a piece of food just large enough to fit in the
feed tube. To make julienne strips of cooked meats such as ham, stack slices then roll or
fold them double and stand upright in the feed tube, wedging in as many rolls as possible.
This technique works better with square or rectangular pieces than with round ones.
To slice uncooked meat and poultry:
Cut the food into pieces to fit the feed tube. Wrap the pieces in cling film and put them
in the freezer. They are ready to slice when they are easily pierced with the tip of a sharp
knife, although semi-frozen and hard to the touch. Remove the cling film. Stand them in
the feed tube and slice them against the grain, using firm pressure on the pusher. Or lay
them flat in the feed tube, as many as will fit and slice with the grain, using firm pressure.
To slice Chorizo, salami and other sausages:
If the sausage is soft, freeze it until hard to the touch but easily pierced with the tip of
a sharp knife. Hard sausages need not be frozen. Use the small feed tube if the sausage
is thin enough to fit. Otherwise, cut the sausage into pieces to fill the large feed tube
completely. Stand the pieces vertically, packing them tightly so they cannot tilt sideways.

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Slicing &Shredding Cheese
Type of Cheese Chop Shred Slice
Soft
Brie,
Camembert
Mozzarella
Ricotta
Cottage, Cream
Yes No
Chill*
No
No
No
Semi Soft
Blue
Fontina
Liederkranz
Bel Paese
Yes
Chill*
Chill*
Chill*
Yes No
Firm
Cheddar
Monterey Jack, longhorn
Swiss, Jarlsberg
Edam, Gouda
Provolone
Yes
Chill*
Chill*
Chill*
Chill*
Chill*
Yes
Chill*
Chill*
Chill*
Chill*
Chill*
Yes
Hard
Parmesan, Romano
Pecorino, sapsago, asiago
Yes
Room temp
Yes No
N.B. To chill, put in the freezer for 15-20 minutes or until semi frozen, hard to the touch
but easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife.