Cuisinart FP8U User manual

Easy Prep Pro
FP8U

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Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
external timer or separate remote-control system.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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.
3. Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with this product.
4. Not for use by children. Keep out of reach of children during
and after use.
5. Always store blades and discs out of reach of children where
they cannot accidently be touched.
6. 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.
7. Avoid contact with moving parts. Never push food down by hand
when slicing or shredding. Always use the pusher accessory.
8. Make sure motor has completely stopped before removing lid.
9. Never store any blade or disc on motor shaft. Store blades and
discs as you would sharp knives, out of the reach of children.
10. Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of
damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been
dropped. Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged.
In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault,
contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (refer to “UK After
Sales.)

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Easy Prep Pro.
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 and for recipe ideas, visit our website
www.cuisinart.co.uk

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Contents
Product Description.............................................................................. 5
Safety Cautions &Wiring Instructions ............................................. 6
Before First Use .................................................................................. 8
1 Selecting the Work Bowl............................................................... 8
2 Selecting the Blade/Disc ................................................................ 9
3 Setting Up the Food Processor
A Fitting and Removing the Large Work Bowl .................................................................10
B Fitting and Removing the Large Chopping/Mixing Blade .........................................10
C Fitting and Removing the Reversible Slicing and Grating/Shredding Discs..........11
D Setting Up the Small Work Bowl and Chopping/Mixing Blade ...............................12
E Fitting and Removing the Work Bowl Cover .................................................................12
4 Machine Controls ......................................................................... 13
5 Machine Functions
A Chopping .................................................................................................................................14
B Mixing ...................................................................................................................................... 14
C Puréeing/Blending.................................................................................................................14
D Slicing.......................................................................................................................................15
E Grating/Shredding.................................................................................................................15
6 Cleaning &Maintenance ............................................................. 16
7 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 17
UK Guarantee...................................................................................... 19
UK After Sales Service ....................................................................... 19
Control Buttons

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Pusher Accessory
Large Chopping/
Mixing Blade
Medium Slicing &
Medium Grating/
Shredding Disc
Work Bowl Cover
Small Work Bowl (max 0.7L)
Control Buttons
Large Work Bowl
(max 1.9L)
Fine Slicing &Fine
Grating/Shredding Disc
Product Description
Feed Tube
Housing Base
Small Chopping/
Mixing Blade
Rubber Seal

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Safety Cautions
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for
future reference.
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.
nEnsure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from
the food processor before first use.
nDo 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 by the manufacturer or its
service agent (see ‘UK After Sales Service’ section).
nUnplug from the mains when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, before
removing food and before cleaning.
nDo not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recom-
mended by Cuisinart.
nTo protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
unit in water or other liquids.
nDo not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop.
nAvoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
nFor indoor use only.
nFor domestic use only.
nThis 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.
nAlways 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.
nTo avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
nDo not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
nThis appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 04/108/EEC (Elec-
tromagnetic Compatibility) and 06/95/EEC (Safety of domestic electrical appliances).
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.

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UK Wiring Instructions
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
nBLUE = NEUTRAL
nBROWN = LIVE
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the
colour marking identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:
nThe wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N
nThe wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L
nNeither the BLUE or BROWN wires should be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter E or the symbol
This appliance is supplied fitted with a BS1363 mains plug and a BS1362 13A fuse. If this
plug is removed from the appliance please ensure it is disposed of safely as a disconnected
plug is dangerous if reconnected to the mains. If any other type of plug is used, a 13A fuse
must be fitted.
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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Before First Use
Take care when unpacking the chopping/mixing blades and the reversible slicing/
grating discs. The blades are very sharp and could cause injury.
To avoid injury, ensure the raised finger grips on the plastic casing are used to remove the
blades from their plastic packaging and carefully remove cardboard and tape from the
reversible slicing/grating discs. Retain the plastic casings for safe storage.
Before using your Cuisinart Easy Prep Pro for the first time, wash the large and small
work bowls, work bowl cover, pusher accessory, chopping/mixing blades, and both slicing/
grating discs.
1. Selecting the Work Bowl
nThe Food Processor is supplied with two work bowls.
nThe large work bowl has a maximum capacity of 1.9L and can be used with the large
chopping/mixing blade and the two reversible slicing and grating/shredding discs.
nThe small work bowl has a maximum capacity of 0.7L and can be used with the small
chopping/mixing blade only. The seal on the inner bowl prevents any leakage into the
large work bowl, allowing you to use the small bowl without the need to wash up the
large bowl after use.
N.B. The large work bowl must always be fitted before the small work bowl can be set up
inside.
It will not always be possible to use the work bowls to their maximum capacity. The
amount of food/liquid you can process in the bowls will depend on the density of the
ingredients in the work bowl and the consistency of the desired end result. For example,
to achieve a consistent result when chopping or pureeing nuts, fruits, vegetables or meats
you may need to process in batches of 300-500g . If you are mixing dough which can be
very dense, you may need to process in batches of around 400g.
If you find that the motor is struggling or that the processing results are uneven, then
we would recommend that you reduce the amount of ingredients in the work bowl and
instead process in batches.
For liquid, we recommend that you do not fill the bowls above the Maximum Liquid Fill
markings on each bowl (900ml on the large work bowl and 300ml on the small work
bowl.) This is to avoid liquid spilling into the central spindle which may cause leakage.

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2. Selecting the Blade/Disc
For chopping, mixing, blending and puréeing use the chopping/mixing blades.
nThe large chopping/mixing blade can only be used with the large work bowl.
nThe small chopping/mixing blade can only be used with the small work bowl.
For slicing and grating/shredding use one of the reversible discs.
nUse one disc for fine slicing (2mm) and fine grating/shredding.
nUse the other disc for medium slicing (4mm) and medium grating/shredding.
Both discs are labelled accordingly.
Fine Slicing or Fine Grating/Shredding
Medium Slicing or Medium Grating/Shredding
Fine Slicing Fine Grating/Shredding
Medium Slicing Medium Grating/Shredding
FP-8FD
FINE SLICING
MADE IN CHINA
FABRIQUÉ EN CHINE
FP-8FD
FINE SHREDDING
MADE IN CHINA
FABRIQUÉ EN CHINE
FP-8MD
MEDIUM SLICING
MADE IN CHINA
FABRIQUÉ EN CHINE
FP-8MD
MEDIUM SHREDDING
MADE IN CHINA
FABRIQUÉ EN CHINE

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3. Setting Up the Food Processor
A Fitting and Removing the Large Work Bowl
nPlace the food processor base on a dry, flat, sturdy surface.
nPlace the large work bowl over the motor spindle, ensuring that the handle of the bowl
is positioned to the right of the centre.
nTurn the work bowl in a clockwise direction until it locks into position on the housing
base.
nTo remove, grasp the handle and turn the work bowl anti-clockwise until it unlocks. Lift
up and away.
N.B. The work bowl may be stiff during the first few times of use.
B Fitting and Removing the Large Chopping/Mixing Blade
nSet up the large work bowl as directed in 3A.
nHolding the central plastic stem, carefully lift and place the large chopping blade over
the work bowl’s centre spindle. Push the blade down until it can go no further.
N.B. Always fit the blade in the bowl before adding ingredients.
nTo remove, hold the central plastic stem of the blade and lift up and away from the work
bowl’s centre spindle.
WARNING: Take great care when handling the blades; they are sharp and can cause
injury.
Large Chopping/Mixing Blade
Push down
Centre Spindle of Large
Work Bowl