[. . . ] INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Recipe Booklet
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14-Cup Cuisinart Elite CollectionTM Food Processor
FP-14 Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
RECOmmENdEd maxImUm wORK BOwL CaPaCITIES
FOOD
Sliced or shredded fruit, vegetables or cheese Chopped fruit, vegetables or cheese Puréed fruit, vegetables or cheese Chopped or puréed meat, fish, seafood Thin liquid* (e. g. dressing, soups, etc. ) Cake Batter
CAPACITY 14-CUP WORKBOWL
14 cups 12 cups 12 cups cooked 8 cups puréed 2¼ pounds 10 cups Two 9-inch cheesecakes Four 8-inch homemade layers (2 boxes 18. 5 oz. cake mix) 8 dozen (based on average chocolate chip cookie recipe) 6 cups flour 7 cups
CAPACITY 11-CUP WORKBOWL
11 cups 9 cups 8 cups cooked 6 cups puréed 2 pounds 8 cups One 9-inch cheesecake Two 8-inch homemade layers (1 box) N/A
CAPACITY 4. 5-CUP WORKBOWL
N/A 3 cups 3 cups cooked 1½ cups puréed ½ pound 3 cups N/A
Cookie dough
N/A
White bread dough Nuts for nut butter
N/A N/A 5 cups
N/A N/A 1½ cups
Whole wheat bread dough 4 cups flour
* when processing egg-based liquids, like a custard base for quiche, reduce maximum capacity by 2 cups.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
This package contains a Cuisinart Elite CollectionTM 14-Cup Food Processor and the accessories for it: 14-, 11- and 4. 5-cup work bowls, work bowl cover, metal chopping/mixing blade, dough blade, adjustable slicing disc, reversible shedding disc, stem adapter, large and small pushers, spatula, accessory storage case, instruction/recipe book and How-to DVD. To avoid injury when unpacking the parts, please follow these instructions. [. . . ] The words "shredding" and "slicing" are printed in the drawer as a reminder of the correct disc positions. Carefully hold discs by center hub for inserting and removing from the storage case. 11
USER GUIdE & CaPaCITY CHaRT
FOOD
FRUITS
Apples
TOOL
Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc
PROCESS
Chop Purée Slice Shred Chop Purée Purée Slice Purée Slice Chop Shred Slice Chop Purée Chop Purée Slice Chop
YIELD
1 pound = 3 cups 1 pound = 3 cups 1 apple = ¾ cup 1 apple = ¾ cup 1 medium = 1 cup 1 medium = 1 cup 3 medium = 1 cup 1 pound = 2 cups 1 pint fresh = 2 cups; 10 ounce-bag frozen = 1½ cups 1 pint = 2 cups 1 medium = 4 cups 1 medium = 4 cups 2 kiwis = ¾ cup 1 medium = ¾ to 1 cup 1 medium = ¾ to 1 cup 1 lb = 2 to 2½ cups 1 lb = 2 to 2½ cups 1 lb = 2 to 2½ cups For medium fruit: 1 lemon = 2 to 3 teaspoons zest; 1 lime = 1 tsp zest; 1 orange = 1½ tablespoons zest 1 pound = 2½ cups 1 cup = ½ cup purée 1 pound = 3 cups 1 pound raw = 2 cups 1 pound cooked = 1 cup Broccoli stems only Broccoli stems only 2 pounds = 8 cups 2 pounds = 8 cups 2 pounds = 8 cups 1 pound (6 med) = 3 cups 2 med cooked = ½ cup purée 1 pound (6 med) = 3 cups 1 pound (6 med) = 2½ cups
DIRECTIONS
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop process for fine chop. Medium pressure Medium pressure Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. For the finest chopped zest, add small amount of sugar to chop with zest Trim ends; place upright in feed tube. Medium to firm pressure.
Avocados Bananas Berries
Metal Blade Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc Metal Blade Slicing Disc
Coconuts
Metal Blade Shredding Disc
Kiwis Mangoes Peaches/ Nectarines
Slicing Disc Metal Blade Metal Blade Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc Metal Blade
Citrus Fruits; Lemons, Limes & Oranges
Slicing Disc Dried (sticky) Fruits Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Carrots Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc
Slice Chop Purée Slice Chop Purée Slice Shred Chop Slice Shred Chop Purée Slice Shred
VEGETABLES
Beans - Green, Wax Broccoli/ Cauliflower
Cabbage
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FOOD
Celery
TOOL
Metal Blade Slicing Disc
PROCESS
Chop Slice Chop Slice
YIELD
2 medium stalks = ½ cup 2 medium stalks = ½ cup 1 medium = 1½ cups 1 medium = 1½ cups
DIRECTIONS
Cut into 1 inch pieces; pulse to chop to desired consistency. Peel; with machine running, drop cloves through feed tube to finely chop. Place upright in feed tube for narrow slices, horizontally for longer slices. Halve or quarter and place upright in feed tube for narrow slices, horizontally for longer slices. Place upright in feed tube for rounds; horizontally for longer slices. Light to medium pressure for white potatoes; firm pressure for sweet potatoes/yams; light pressure for partially cooked potatoes. Note: keep sliced or shredded raw potatoes in cold water to avoid discoloration; dry well before using. Mashed potatoes: process cooked white potatoes through medium shredding disc to avoid a gluey consistency.
Cucumbers
Metal Blade Slicing Disc
Shredding Disc
Shred
1 medium = 1½ cups
Garlic
Metal Blade
Chop
1 head = 12 to 16 cloves; 1 medium clove = ½ teaspoon 1-inch pieces = 1 tablespoon 4 ounces = ½ cup 4 ounces = ½ cup 1 cup loosely packed = ¹³ cup 1 medium pepper = 3 tablespoons 1 medium pepper = ¼ cup
Ginger
Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc
Chop Slice Shred Chop
Herbs - Fresh
Metal Blade
Jalapeño
Metal Blade Slicing Disc
Chop Shred
Leeks
Metal Blade Slicing Disc
Chop Slice
1 pound = 2 cups 1 pound = 2 cups
Mushrooms
Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc
Chop Slice Shred Chop Slice Chop Slice
1 pound = 6 cups 1 pound = 5 cups 1 pound = 5 cups 1 pound = 4½ to 5 cups 1 medium = ¾ to 1 cup 1 pound = 4½ to 5 cups 1 pound = 3 cups
Onions Peppers - Bell
Metal Blade Slicing Disc Metal Blade Slicing Disc
Pickles
Metal Blade Slicing Disc Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc
Chop Slice Chop Purée Slice
1 medium = ¾ cup 1 medium = ¾ cup 1 pound = 3½ to 4 cups 1 cup cooked (1-inch pieces) = ½ cup 1 pound = 3½ to 4 cups
Potatoes
Shredding Disc
Shred
1 pound = 3½ to 4 cups
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FOOD
Radishes
TOOL
Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc
PROCESS
Chop Slice Shred Chop Slice
YIELD
½ pound = 1½ cups ½ pound = 1½ cups ½ pound = 1½ cups 1 to 2 = ¼ cup 1 to 2 = ¼ cup
DIRECTIONS
Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop. Cut into 1-inch pieces; pulse to chop.
Scallions
Metal Blade Slicing Disc
Spinach
Metal Blade Metal Blade Slicing Disc
Chop Purée Slice Chop Slice Shred
1 pound raw = 10 cups raw 1 pound raw = 1½ cups cooked 1 pound raw = 10 cups raw 1 pound = 3 cups 1 pound = 3 cups 1 pound = 3 cups
Zucchini/Summer Squash
Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc
CHEESES
Soft Cheeses; Ricotta, Cream, Cottage, Brie, Blue, Fontina Mozzarella, Bel Paese Firm Cheeses; Cheddar, Swiss, Edam & Gouda
Metal Blade Metal Blade
Purée Chop
½ pound = 1 cup ¼ pound = 1 cup
Shredding Disc Shredding Disc Metal Blade Slicing Disc Shredding Disc Shredding Disc Metal Blade Shredding Disc Shredding Disc
Med. Shred Fine Shred
¼ pound = 1 cup ¼ pound = 1 cup ¼ pound = 1 cup ¼ pound = 1 cup ¼ pound = 1 cup ¼ pound = 1 cup ¾ pound = 3 cup ¼ pound = 1 cup ¼ pound = 1 cup
Chill well; medium pressure. *Never process cheese that cannot be pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. As with all fruit and cooked vegetable purées, cut ingredients into 1-inch pieces. To ensure there are no lumps, press mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Keeps well frozen in ice cube trays for individual 1-ounce portions.
Hard Cheeses; Parmesan & Romano
ADDITIONAL FOODS
Baby Food Metal Blade Purée
Butter
Metal Blade
Chop
¼ pound (1 stick) = ½ cup
Slicing Disc Chocolate Metal Blade Shredding Disc Crumbs; Bread, Cookies & Crackers Metal Blade
Slice Chop Shred Chop
¼ pound (1 stick) = ½ cup 1-ounce = ¼ cup grated 1-ounce = ¼ cup grated 12 to 14 graham wafers = 1 cup crumbs; 1 slice bread = ½ cup crumbs
Butter should be room temperature and cut into tablespoon-size pieces. Breadcrumbs: make from fresh, stale or toasted bread.
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FOOD
Egg Whites
TOOL
Metal Blade
PROCESS
Chop
YIELD
8 egg whites = 1 cup firm whites
DIRECTIONS
Egg whites should be room temperature; add 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar per white. Process in an absolutely clean bowl for 1 to 2½ minutes until surface develops ridges and mass of whites almost stops moving. For whipped egg whites with volume, whip with whisk or electric mixer. [. . . ] Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart Elite CollectionTM 14-Cup Food Processor will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for three years from the date of original purchase. We suggest you complete and return the enclosed product registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However, return of the product registration card does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. [. . . ]