Cuisinart FP-14BK Instruction Manual - Page 9

To remove the cover, push in both sides of the release button (located on the cover interlock) and lift up to remove. Note: The work bowl cover fits, locks and seals on the large bowl with any nested bowl combination. The work bowl cover will become easier to engage with repeated use. 8. Align pusher assembly and activating rod with the feed tube opening on the work bowl cover and slide it down completely. 9. Plug the food processor into a proper electrical outlet. It is now ready for use. Note: The bowl, lid and pushers must be securely in place for the unit to operate. MACHINE CONTROLS On Button The On control is a continuous button that allows the machine to run until Off is selected. 1. Properly assemble and engage the machine. 2. Add ingredients to the work bowl, either through the feed tube or directly into the bowl. 3. Press the On button. The blue LED light will illuminate and the motor will start. 4. Press the Off button when finished. PULSE Button The Pulse control is a momentary button that allows the machine to run only while it is being pressed. This capability provides more accurate control of the duration and frequency of processing. 1. With the machine properly assembled and engaged, and ingredients in the work bowl, press the Pulse button repeatedly as needed. The blue LED On light will be illuminated upon activation. DOUGH Button 1. Prepare the dough ingredients and place in work bowl fitted with the dough blade. 2. Assemble and engage the work bowl cover and pusher. 3. Press the Dough button and the blue LED light will illuminate. 4. Then press the On button to knead the dough. The blue LED On light will also be illuminated. 5. Press the Off button when finished. Note: Kneading dough should only be done in the large work bowl. WORK BOWLS Three nested work bowls are provided for a very versatile processing experience. We recommend using the work bowls in a manner that will optimize efficiency. For example, if your recipe requires using multiple bowls, begin with the smallest bowl to minimize cleaning. This way the small bowl can serve as a prep bowl to reserve chopped ingredients for a recipe. Note that the bowls lock into place to pour while nested. The convenient finger recesses can be used to remove the small and medium bowls with ingredients, or the bowls can remain nested during pouring or food removal. Chopping certain foods may scratch or cloud the work bowl, this will not affect the functionality of your work bowl. MACHINE FUNCTIONS Chopping (using the Chopping Blade) • For raw ingredients: peel, core and/or remove seeds and pits. Food should be cut into even, ½ to 1-inch (1.3-2.5 cm) pieces. Foods cut into same size pieces produce the most even results. • Pulse food in 1-second increments to chop. For the finest chop, either hold the pulse down or press ON to run the machine continuously. Watch ingredients closely to achieve desired consistency and scrape the work bowl as necessary. Puréeing (using the Chopping Blade) • To purée fresh fruits or cooked fruits/ vegetables: ingredients should be cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; a smooth purée is achieved easiest when all the pieces are equal in size. Pulse to initially chop and then process ON until food is puréed; scrape the work bowl as necessary. Do not use this method to purée cooked white potatoes. (see Mashed Potato recipe on page 35.) • To purée solids for a soup or sauce: strain the solids from the liquid and process the solids alone. Add cooking liquid and process as needed. 9