Pro Custom 11 - DLC-8S Serie - instruction and recipe booklet

Oct 22, 2026

Instruction and recipe booklet for the Pro Custom 11 food processor, including essential safety warnings, unpacking steps, and operating guidance. It lists standard parts such as blades, discs, covers, and accessories, and provides cautions about extremely sharp cutting tools. The manual covers safeguards during setup and use, including proper handling, interlock compliance, safe storage, and what to do if the machine does not stop within a specified time. It also includes cleaning and household-only usage notices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages73

Reading Time3 h 4 min

AccessFree to download

Important Unpacking Instructions

Important Safeguards

Getting Ready

Operation

Cleaning

General

INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET | Pro Custom 11™ Food Processor | DLC-8S Serie | s | | --- | --- | --- | For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart® Food Processor, and these standard parts for it: metal chopping blade, flat baking cover, 2 slicing discs, shredding disc, detachable stem for discs and spatula, and instruction/recipe book. CAUTION: THE CUTTING TOOLS HAVE VERY SHARP EDGES. To avoid injury when unpacking the parts, please follow these instructions: 1. Place the box on a low table or on the floor next to the kitchen counter or table where you plan to keep the food processor. Be sure the box is right-side up. 2. Remove the cardboard panel and the instruction material. 3. Remove the round cardboard insert and the thin slicing disc which is in a plastic bag inside a cardboard insert. THE BLADES ARE SHARP. 4. You will see a rectangular upper plastic foam block that holds the processor parts, each fitted into a cavity in the foam. The detachable stem (A) and cup (B) for the flat baking cover are in cavities at one short side of the foam block. Remove them first. The slicing disc (C) is on the long side and shredding disc (D) on the other. Slide them out of their grooves WITH GREAT CARE; THE BLADES ARE SHARP. The work bowl cover (E) with pusher assembly (F) fitted on it is in the middle of foam block. Grasp an edge of the work bowl cover and lift them straight up. (The sleeve on the pusher may slide down as you lift them out.) Now only the metal chopping blade (G) remains in the foam block. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE METAL BLADE BY GRASPING THE CENTER WHITE HUB AND LIFT IT STRAIGHT UP. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADES, WHICH ARE RAZOR SHARP. 5. Lift out the upper plastic foam block. 6. You will see a rectangular middle plastic foam block that holds flat baking cover (H) and work bowl (I) . Lift them straight up, one by one, from the foam block. 7. Lift out the middle plastic foam block. 8. The machine base is at the bottom of the box. Remove the base by grasping the base hous- ing with both hands and lifting it straight up. 9. Place the processor on a counter or table and read the instructions thoroughly before using the machine. 10. Save the shipping cartons and plastic foam blocks. You may want to use them in shipping the processor at a later date. We recommend that you visit our website, [www.cuisinart.com](www.cuisinart.com), for a fast, efficient way to complete your online registration. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Always follow these safety precautions when using this appliance. Getting Ready 1. Read all instructions. 2. Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully. 3. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull cord. 4. Do not use outdoors. 5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Operation 1. Do not use pusher assembly if sleeve becomes detached from pusher. 2. Keep hands as well as spatulas and other utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing food, to prevent possibility of severe personal injury or damage to food processor. A plastic scraper may be used, but must be used only when food processor motor is stopped. 3. Avoid contact with moving parts. Never push food down by hand when slicing or shredding. Always use pusher. 4. Make sure motor has completely stopped before removing cover. (If machine does not stop within 4 seconds when you turn cover, call 1-800-726-0190 for assistance. Do not use machine.) 5. Never store any blade or

FAQs

What safety cautions does the booklet give for unpacking the processor parts?

It warns that the cutting tools have very sharp edges. It instructs users to remove parts carefully, avoid touching blades, and follow the step-by-step unpacking order.

What should you do before cleaning or removing parts?

The booklet says to unplug the unit when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. It also instructs making sure the motor has completely stopped before removing the cover.

What guidance is given for safe operation while slicing or shredding?

It advises keeping hands and utensils away from moving blades or discs, never pushing food down by hand when slicing or shredding, and using the provided pusher assembly. It also warns not to override the cover interlock mechanism.

Oct 22, 2026

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