Cuisinart FP8SV Manuel D’Utilisation

1.  Problem: The food is unevenly processed.

 

•  The ingredients should be cut evenly into 

½

   

to 1-inch pieces before processing.

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Process in batches to avoid overloading.

2.  Problem: Slices are uneven or slanted.

 

Solution: 

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Place evenly cut food, cut side down, into the 
feed tube.

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Apply even pressure on the pusher.

3.  Problem: Food falls over in feed tube.

 

Solution: 

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Feed tube should be packed full for best results.

4.  Problem: Some food remains on top of the disc.

 

Solution: 

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It is normal for small pieces to remain; cut 
remaining bits by hand and add to processed 
ingredients.

1.  Problem: Motor slows down.

 

Solution: 

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Amount of dough may exceed maximum 
capacity of your food processor. Remove half 
and process in two batches.

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Dough may be too wet (see number 8). 
If motor speeds up, continue processing. If 
not, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, 
until the motor speeds up. Process until dough 
cleans the sides of the work bowl. 

2.  Problem: Blade doesn’t incorporate ingredients.

 

•  Always start the food processor before adding 

liquid. Add liquid in a slow, steady stream, or 
through the drizzle hole in the pusher, allow-
ing 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 open-
ing; do not pour liquid directly onto bottom of 
the work bowl.

3.  Problem: Blade rises in work bowl.

 

Solution: 

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Excessively sticky dough can cause blade to 
rise. Carefully reinsert blade and immediately 
add 2 tablespoons of flour through the feed tube 
while the machine is running.

4.  Problem: Dough doesn’t clean inside of the 
 work 

bowl.

 

Solution: 

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Amount of dough may exceed maximum 
capacity of your food processor. Remove half 
and process in two batches.

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Dough may be too dry (see number 7).

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Dough may be too wet (see number 8).

5.  Problem: Nub of dough forms on top of blade  
  and does not become uniformly kneaded.

 

Solution: 

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Stop machine, carefully remove dough, divide it 
into 3 pieces and redistribute them evenly in the 
work bowl.

6.  Problem: Dough feels tough after kneading.

 

Solution: 

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Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and redistrib-
ute evenly in bowl. Process 10 seconds or 
until uniformly soft and pliable.

7.  Problem: Dough is too dry.

 

Solution: 

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While machine is running, add water, 1 table-
spoon at a time, until dough cleans the inside of 
the bowl.

8.  Problem: Dough is too wet.

 

Solution: 

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While machine is running, add flour, 1 table-
spoon at a time, until dough cleans the inside of 
the bowl.

1.  Problem: The motor does not start.

 

Solution: 

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There is a safety interlock to prevent the motor 
from starting if it is not properly assembled. 
Make sure the work bowl and work bowl cover 
are securely locked into position.

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If the motor still will not start, check the power 
cord and outlet.

2.   Problem: The food processor shuts off during 

operation.

 

Solution: 

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The cover may have become unlocked; check to 
make sure it is securely in position.

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A safety protector in the motor prevents the 
motor from overheating, which is caused by 
excessive strain. Press the Off control button 
and wait 20 to 30 minutes to allow the food 
processor to cool off before resuming.