Cuisinart FPC-100 User Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Always follow these safety precautions when using this appliance. Getting Ready 1. Read all instructions. 2. Blades and discs are sharp. Handle them carefully. 3. Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord. 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 with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact the manufacturer at their customer service telephone number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment. Operation 1. 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 food processor. A plastic scraper may be used, but only when the food processor 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 assembly, call 1-800-762-0190 for assistance. Do not use the machine.) 4. Never store any blade or disc on motor shaft. 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 blades and discs out of reach of children. 5. Be sure cover is securely locked in place before operating food processor. 6. Never try to override or tamper with cover interlock mechanism. 7. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 8. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 9. Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher. Cleaning To protect against risk of electric shock, do not put base in water or other liquids. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts. General 1. 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 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 UL listed for household use. Use it only for food preparation or cooking as described in the accompanying recipes and instruction book. Do not use this appliance for anything but its intended use. 4. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury, or damage to your food processor. 5. To avoid possible malfunction of work bowl switch, never store processor with cover assembly in locked position. 6. Maximum rating of 1550 watts is based on the cooking and stirring functions, which draw the greatest current. Other recommended attachments may draw significantly less current. 7. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes. NOTICE: Do not fill the bowl above the marked maximum fill line (or rated capacity) 3