Cuisinart DFP-3 DFP-3 Manual - Page 4

Carefully read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS To reduce risk of injury, always follow these safety precautions when using this appliance. Getting Ready 1. Read all instructions. 2. Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully. 3. Always unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull 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 damaged cord or plug, or after appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way. Return appliance to nearest authorized facility for examination repair for electrical or mechanical adjustment. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Operation 1. Keep hands as well as spatulas and other utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing food, to prevent possibility of severe personal injury or damage to food processor. A plastic spatula may be used, but only when motor is stopped. 2. Avoid contact with moving parts. Never push food down by hand when slicing or shredding. Always use pusher, or injury may occur. 3. Make sure motor has completely stopped before removing cover. (If machine does not stop within 2 seconds, when you turn cover, call 1-800726-0190 for assistance). Do not use 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 motor shaft except when the bowl is properly locked in place and the food processor is in use. Store blades and discs as you would sharp knives, out of reach of children. 5. Be sure cover is securely locked in place before operating food processor. 6. Do not try to override or tamper with cover interlock mechanism. Injury may result. Cleaning To protect against electrical shock, do not put base in water or other liquid. If base falls in water, unplug immediately. DO NOT REACH INTO WATER. General 1. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to use this 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 as described in this book. 4. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock or personal injury, or damage to your food processor. 5. Maximum rating of 5 Amperes is based on attachment that draws greatest current. Other recommended attachments may draw significantly less current. 3