Cuisinart FPC-100 User Manual - Page 36

CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT CLEANING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE Keep your Cuisinart® CompleteChef™ Cooking Food Processor ready to use on the kitchen counter. When not in use, leave it unplugged. Keep the blades and discs out of 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 lids and accessories on the bottom rack may cause damage over time. Insert the Food Processor Lid with the Feed Tube facing up to ensure proper cleaning. Insert the Work Bowl and Pusher upside down for drainage. Remember to unload the dishwasher carefully wherever you have placed sharp blades and discs. To simplify cleaning, rinse the Work Bowl, Lids, Pusher and blade or disc immediately after use so food won't dry on them. Be sure to position the Pusher upside down for drainage. If food lodges in the Pusher, remove it by running water through it, or use a bottle brush. Seals in Food Processor and Cooking Lids are removable and dishwasher safe. To reassemble the Food Processor Lid after washing, find three circles symbol ••• on one side of the Food Processor Seal. Align the symbol with the same symbol found inside the Food Processor Lid. Press firmly to snap in place. The Cooking Lid Seal is reversible and can be reassembled by stretching it around the seal rim. For cooked-on ingredients in the Work Bowl, soak with hot, soapy water and then use a stainless steel scrubby to remove all residue. The Hub Assembly in the center of the Work Bowl can be removed for cleaning. The Hub Assembly consists of 3 parts: the Metal Hub [A], Silicone Seal [B] and Locking Nut [C]. To disassemble the Hub, turn the Locking Nut counterclockwise until the Metal Hub is released. The 3-part Hub Assembly must be hand-washed. After washing, assemble the Hub by placing the Silicone Seal on the Metal Hub. Place the Metal Hub with Silicone Seal in the Work Bowl and secure with Locking Nut by turning Locking Nut clockwise. A B C If you wash the blades and discs by hand, do it carefully. When handling, use the plastic hubs. Avoid leaving them in soapy water where they may disappear from sight. To clean the blades, 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 housing base may be wiped clean with a soapy, nonabrasive material. Be sure to dry it thoroughly. If the feet leave spots on the counter, spray spots 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 Food Processor is about to be used. MAINTENANCE: Any servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. 36