Cuisinart DLC-2A Series - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT
UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
This package contains a Cuisinart ® Premier
Series Mini-Prep ® Plus Processor and the
standard parts for it: SmartPower™ metal
chopping / grinding blade, spatula, and
instruction / recipe booklet.
CAUTION: THE CUTTING BLADE HAS VERY
SHARP EDGES.
To avoid injury when unpacking, please follow
these instructions:
1. Place the box on a table or kitchen counter.
Be sure the box is right side up.
2. Lift up and remove the cardboard lid from
the work bowl cover.
3. Grasp the work bowl cover and lift the unit
up and out of the box and place on the
tabletop.
4. Turn the work bowl cover clockwise to
unlock it from the unit base. Lift up and
remove.
5. Carefully lift the protective cardboard off the
chopping / grinding blade shaft.
6. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE METAL
BLADE BY GRASPING THE CENTER
WHITE HUB AND LIFTING IT STRAIGHT
UP. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE, AS IT IS
RAZOR SHARP.
7. Read the instructions thoroughly before
using the machine.
NOTE: Remember to return your warranty card
with all information carefully and completely
filled out.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Important Safeguards .................. Page 1
Introduction ............................... Page 2
Assembly Instructions ............... Page 2
Tips For Processing .................. Page 3
Processing Food ....................... Page 3
Cleaning And Storage................. Page 4
Troubleshooting......................... Page 4
Operating Techniques................. Page 4
Recipes ..................................... Page 7
Warranty.................................... Page 10
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
safety precautions should always be
adhered to, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. To protect against risk of electric
shock, do not put motor base in water
or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
4. Always unplug unit from outlet when not in
use, before putting on or taking off parts,
before cleaning, and before removing food
from bowl. To unplug, grasp plug and pull
from electrical outlet. Never pull cord.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug after the appliance
malfunctions, or if appliance has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to the nearest author-
ized Cuisinart Service Facility for
examination, repair, and electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended
or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric
shock or injury.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Keep hands and utensils away from moving
blade while processing, to prevent the risk of
severe injury to persons, or damage to the
chopper/grinder. A scraper may be used, but
must only be used when the chopper/grinder
is not running.
11. Blade is sharp. Handle carefully when remov-
ing, inserting or cleaning. Always allow blade
to stop moving before removing cover.
12. To reduce the risk of injury, never place
cutting blade on base without first putting
work bowl properly in place.
13. Be certain cover is securely locked in place
before operating appliance. Do not attempt
to remove cover until blade has stopped
rotating.
14. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock
mechanism, as serious injury may result.
15. Before using, check work bowl for presence
of foreign objects.
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