Power red llight is on, but the motor/blades won't go

That is a sort of clutch to protect the motor. Try Cuisinart direct and be sure to include the model number, '13 cup' is just a size to all the 13 cup models they have made over the years.

https://www.google.com/search?q=cuisinart+elemental+13-cup+food+processor+replacement+parts

You may be able to repair those hooks with J-B Weld Liquid Metal or epoxy putty. If you can clean it well, it is extremely strong.

https://www.google.com/search?q=J-B+Weld

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Sounds like the Motor's Start Capacitor needs replacing. It gives the motor a big jolt of power to get it running.

Cuisinart DFP-14BCN Capacitor Replacement - iFixit

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The Cuisinart DFP-14BCN has two capacitors, so these steps may be ... Unplug your food processor before starting any disassembly. ... +7 more badges ...

cuisinart food processor replacement parts - Amazon.com

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Results 1 - 48 of 717 - Amazon.com: cuisinart food processor replacement parts. ... Cuisinart Work Bowl for 14-Cup Food Processors (DLC-7, DFP-14).

Food Processor Replacement Parts & Accessories - Cuisinart

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Purchase authorized Cuisinart® replacement parts and accessories for Food Processor Replacement Parts direct ... Discontinued 7 Cup Food Processor (DLC-5).
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Cuisinart DFP-14BCN Capacitor Replacement - InfoCon.org

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PDF Replacing your faulty capacitor will bring power back to your motor, allowing the blades to spin. The. Cuisinart DFP-14BCN has two capacitors, ...
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Cuisinart DLC-7 & DFP-14 Parts - KitchenWorksInc

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Replacement parts for the DLC-7 & DFP-14 model food processors.

www.cuisinart.com > Customer Care

Hi Theresa: Your Instruction and Recipe Booklet for the Cuisinart DLC-2011N Premier Series 11-Cup Food Processor may be downloaded in PDF from the following link:

http://www.cuisinart.com/share/pdf/manuals/dlc-2011n.pdf

Hillary, I have the same problem. Do you think these are the edsels of the food processors. I paid almost $200 for mine, haven't ever used it since I bought it last year. Have you resolved your problem>

You can download the user manual for the DFP-11 from
http://www.cuisinart.com/parts/food_processors/dfp-11.html
Click on the "download user manual" hypertext link on the right under the processor picture. You need to have Adobe Reader loaded to be able to read the manual.
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The video is generic, and may actually show a different model with completely different assembly instructions. For the DLC-8S and DFP-11 series, you want work bowl handle facing the front of the processor, feed tube on lid facing back of the processor, and sliding lock switch facing the front of the machine. For the DLC-2011, you want work bowl handle facing front, lid lined up with work bowl handle, and metal element hanging from pusher facing front.

To make sure the motor is working first, remove the work bowl, blade, etc. completely from the base of the food processor. Plug the base in and turn the food processor on. Then use a pen to press in the dark gray or black button on top of the processor - if it makes a sound, your motor is good. If it doesn't, call Cuisinart and get your processor repaired.

Good luck!

-Tha Mp3 Doctor

Those older Cuisinart food processors have motors that generally last forever. But a replacement bowl can cost $118.00 or more. The newer processors like the DLC-8S do have a 3-year general warranty and a 5-year motor warranty. The new DLC-2011, 2007, 2014 series etc. have 10-year motor warranties. I like the collect the oldies, but the new ones have few problems even though they are made in China. If an old processor's plastic breaks, you have to buy a completely new bowl set - if a new processor's plastic breaks, then you can buy a single component piece to solve the problem. Hope this helps.

-Tha Mp3 Doctor