Cuisinart FP-12 Recipe Booklet - Page 16

TROUBLESHOOTING Food Processing 1. Problem: The food is unevenly processed Solution: • The ingredients should be cut evenly into ½- to 1-inch (1.3-2.5 cm) pieces before processing. • Process in batches to avoid overloading. 2. Problem: Slices are uneven or slanted Solution: • Place evenly cut food into the feed tube. • Apply even pressure on the pusher. 3. Problem: Food falls over in feed tube Solution: • Large feed tube must be packed full for best results. If processing smaller quantities, use the small feed tube. 4. Problem: Some food remains on top of the disc. Solution: • It is normal for small pieces to remain; cut remaining bits by hand and add to processed ingredients. Dough Processing 1. Problem: Motor slows down. Solution: • Amount of dough may exceed maximum capacity of your food processor. Remove half and process in two batches. • Dough may be too wet (see number 9). If motor speeds up, continue processing. If not, add more flour, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time until the motor speeds up. Process until dough cleans the side of the work bowl. 2. Problem: Blade doesn't incorporate ingredients. Solution: • Always start the food processor before adding liquid. Add liquid in a slow, steady stream, allowing the dry ingredients to absorb it. If too much liquid is added, wait until ingredients in the work bowl have mixed, then add remaining liquid slowly (do not turn off the machine). Pour liquid onto dough as it passes under feed tube opening; do not pour liquid directly onto bottom of the work bowl. 3. Problem: Blade rises in work bowl Solution: • Excessively sticky dough can cause blade to rise. Reinsert blade and immediately add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of flour through the feed tube while the machine is running. 4. Problem: The large pusher moves when processing dough or other heavy loads. Solution: • The pusher lock feature, located above the handle, should be pulled out (some vibration is normal). 5. Problem: Dough doesn't clean inside of the work bowl. Solution: • Amount of dough may exceed maximum capacity of your food processor. Remove half and process in two batches. • Dough may be too dry (see number 8). • Dough may be too wet (see number 9). 6. Problem: Nub of dough forms on top of blade and does not become uniformly kneaded. Solution: • Stop machine, carefully remove dough, divide it into 3 pieces and redistribute them evenly in the work bowl. 7. Problem: Dough feels tough after kneading Solution: • Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and redistribute evenly in bowl. Process 10 seconds or until uniformly soft and pliable. 8. Problem: Dough is too dry. Solution: • While machine is running, add water, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time until dough cleans the inside of the bowl. 9. Problem: Dough is too wet. Solution: • While machine is running, add flour, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time until dough cleans the inside of the bowl. 16