Cuisinart Elite DLC-XPN - Manual (Page 8)

Large Bowl
& accessories
Small Bowl
& accessories
8
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Before first use
Before using your Cuisinart Elite Collection ®
12-Cup Food Processor for the first time, wash
the work bowls, work bowl cover, pusher
assembly, blades, discs, and spatula (see
Cleaning Instructions on page 15).
1. Place the food processor base on a dry,
level countertop with the controls facing
toward you. Do not plug the unit in until it
is fully assembled.
2. With the large bowl on the base, use
the handle to turn the work bowl
counterclockwise to lock it onto the
housing base.
To use the small bowl, place your thumbs
in the finger recesses and align the pour
spout facing opposite the handle. Push
down to lock.
Blade Operation
The BladeLock feature is designed to
keep the blade in place during processing,
pouring, lifting, and handling tasks – but is
not permanently attached. Handle with
care. Always check to be sure the blade
is securely locked before turning the
bowl upside down.
Note: The chopping/mixing blades
should not be removed with liquid
contents above the hub of the blade in
the bowls, as this will defeat the
SealTight
® system.
Large Blade Operation
3. With your large work bowl assembled on
the base, grasp the large chopping/mixing
blade by its hub, align it over the center of
the bowl, place it onto the shaft and turn it
until it slides into place. Firmly push down
to lock. Always check to be sure the
blade is securely locked before turning
the bowl upside down. (To remove, first
take the bowl off the base and put it on a
flat surface. Rest the heel of your hand on
the rim of the bowl and pull up gently and
carefully.)
Dough Blade Operation
4. For use with the large bowl. Carefully lift
and place the dough blade on the shaft
and turn it until it slides into place.
Small Blade Operation
5. With both work bowls assembled on the
base, position the stem adapter over the
center of the bowls, place it on the shaft
and turn it until it slides into place. Grasp
the small chopping/mixing blade by its hub,
place it over the stem adapter, turning it
until it slides into place, and push down
firmly to lock. Always check to be sure
the blade is securely locked before
turning the bowl upside down. (To
remove, first take the bowl off the base
and put it on a flat surface. Rest the heel of
your hand on the rim of the bowl and pull
up gently and carefully.)
Disc Operation
6. When using your large bowl only, position
the stem adapter over the center of the
bowl, place it on the shaft and turn it until it
slides into place. If using the adjustable
slicing disc, use the rotating hub and
indicator markings to select slicing
thickness. Using the plastic hub, align and
insert the disc over the stem adapter.