Cuisinart DLC-8F Safety Switch Replacement

Written By: David Colman
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Cuisinart DLC-8F Safety Switch Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

This guide teaches the user how to replace the safety switch in your Cuisinart DLC-8F. The removal of the safety switch first requires the removal of the bottom hood and all of this can be done with just a Phillips #2 screwdriver. This is an easy process and should only take about 10 minutes.

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    • Remove the four 18 mm Phillips #2 screws from the bottom by prying up the rubber feet to access the screw hole.

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    • Gently lift the bottom cover from the main body.

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    • Remove the two 14 mm Phillips #2 screws holding in the safety switch bracket.

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    • Pull out the safety switch bracket with your hand.

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    • Remove the two 19 mm Phillips #2 screws holding the safety switch in the bracket.

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    • Pull off the three wires on the safety switch with your hand by firmly grabbing the wires at the base.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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One comment

how do you overrid the safty switch? What wires do you connect?

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