How to Change Blades on a Cuisinart Food Processor

Cuisinart food processors come with a variety of blades to perform different tasks, including chopping, slicing, shredding and mixing food as well as kneading dough. Cuisinart's BladeLock system keeps the blades securely in place while you operate your food processor, but you can easily change the blades to switch tasks as you prepare multiple ingredients with your food processor.

Instructions

1. Unplug your Cuisinart food processor.

2. Take the work bowl off the base of the food processor, and place it on a flat, sturdy surface.

3. Hold the work bowl steady by placing the heel of one hand on the rim. Grasp the blade firmly with your other hand.

4. Pull up on the blade gently but firmly.

5. Empty the work bowl if you have been using it to chop or to mix food before putting on a new blade.

6. Grasp the new blade by its hub. Hold the work bowl steady with one hand, and with the other hand, slide the blade onto the shaft and twist until it slips into place. Push it firmly down as far on the shaft as it will go.

Tips & Warnings

• Always unplug your food processor before changing blades.

• Handle blades carefully, because the cutting edges are very sharp.

• Do not store blades on the shaft. Remove them after every use, and store them in a safe place until the next time you need to use them.

References

• Cuisinart: Instruction Booklet for 12-Cup Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor