Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MP-14C Cuisinart
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Limited Edition Metal ™ Ultimate Food Prep Centre INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Recommended work bowl capacity for various foods FOOD CAP ACITY Chopped and Puréed 14 cups (3.5L) Fruits and V egetables Chopped or Puréed 2-1/4 pounds Meat, Poultry , Fish or Seafood Bread Dough 3 pounds [6 cups (1.5L) flour , yielding two 1-1/2 pound loaves] Nuts for Nut Butters 3 cups (750ml) Sliced or Shredded 14 cups (3.
IMPORT ANT UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart ® Limited Edition Metal ™ Ultimate Food Prep Centre, and the standard parts for it: PowerPrep ® Metal Dough Blade, metal chopping blade, slicing disc, shredding disc, detachable stem for discs, whisk attachment, spatula, recipe and instruction books, and how-to video.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . 4 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 THE MACHINE INCLUDES . . . . . . . . . . 6 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 6 THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . 7 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS .
Carefully Read All These Instructions Before Using This Appliance. IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS Always follow these safety precautions when using this appliance.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart ® Limited Edition Metal ™ Ultimate Food Prep Centre . This product is the ultimate food preparation tool, and it comes from the originator of the American food processor , Cuisinart.
6 THE MACHINE INCLUDES: 1. Cast metal housing base with a vertically projecting shaft and convenient push button control panel. 2. 14-cup work bowl. 3. Cover with extra large feed tube. 4. Pusher assembly that slides inside the feed tube. 5. Unique metal dough blade, designed specifically for our dough speed control.
7 Disc Operation 1. Plug in the housing base and place the work bowl on top, with the work bowl handle just to the left of centre. T urn the work bowl counter-clock- wise to lock it onto the housing base. 2. Choose desired disc and place underside-up on tabletop.
8 texture. Onions and other food with a high water content will quickly end up as a purée unless examined through the work bowl after each pulse to make sure they are not overprocessed. T ry chopping other food like meat for hamburger or sausage. Then make mayonnaise, pastry or bread, as described in the following sections.
9 cupful this way , add the remaining food to the bowl and process in the usual manner . T o chop hard foods: T o chop hard food like garlic and hard cheese, assemble the unit, remove the small pusher , press the ON button and drop the food through the small feed tube while the machine is running.
10 The longer you process, the softer the butter . For chunk style, add a handful of nuts just after the ball of nut butter begins to smooth out. T o make cashew but- ter , add a little bland veg- etable oil. Processor nut butters contain no preserv- atives.
11 or it will be overworked and tough. Form into a round disc, one inch thick, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour before using, or double wrap and freeze for later use. Thaw before using. T o make quick breads and cakes that use baking powder and/or soda: The most important rule for success is not to over mix after adding the flour .
12 The optional 2mm and 1mm slicing discs are excellent for slicing cabbage for coleslaw . If the fruit or vegetable doesn’t fit, try inserting it from the bottom of the feed tube, where the opening is slightly larger .
13 French-cut green beans: T rim fresh green beans to feed tube widths. Blanching not necessary . Stack in the feed tube horizontally to about one inch from the top. Use the slicing disc, apply light pressure to the pusher and press the PULSE but- ton until beans are sliced.
14 when properly kneaded. It always cleans the inside of the work bowl complete- ly when properly kneaded. T ypical sweet dough contains a higher propor- tion of sugar , butter and/or eggs than typical bread dough. It is rich and sticky and it does not clean the inside of the work bowl.
15 Proofing the yeast: The expiration date is marked on the packages. T o be sure your yeast is active, dissolve it in a small amount of warm liquid (about 1/3 cup [75 ml] for one package of dry yeast). The temperature of liquid used to dissolve and activate yeast must be between 105 and 120°F(40°C and 48°C).
16 free-form loaves, let them rise on an oiled baking sheet until at least doubled in bulk. Making consecutive batches: Y ou can make several batches of bread dough in a row . The motor in the Limited Edition Metal ™ Ultimate Food Prep Centre is extremely efficient.
17 Do not use warmer water , or overheat dough with excessive kneading as it may kill the yeast cells. All other liquid should be cold. Don’t knead so long that dough becomes overheat- ed. The ideal temperature for kneaded dough is 80°F (26°C); it should never exceed 100°F (37°C).
18 Ultimate Food Prep Centre, with the work bowl in place, hold the adapter with the fixed ring at the bottom. Be sure the ring is loose and not over the sheath. Line up the shape of the inner sheath with the shape of the motor shaft. Gently push down the adapter as far as it will go.
19 This will prevent egg yolks from getting into the saved egg white. 4. For good results, all tools must be absolutely clean, dry and free from any trace of grease or oil. 5. Add a pinch of salt or cream of tartar through the small feed tube when the eggs begin to foam.
20 wherever you place sharp blades and discs. T o simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover , push- er assembly and blade or disc immediately after use so food won’t dry on them. Openings at the bottom of the large pusher provide drainage and make clean- ing easy .
21 TECHNICAL DA T A The motor in your food processor operates on standard line operating current. The appropriate voltage and frequency for your machine are shown on a label under the base. An automatic, temperature- controlled circuit breaker in the motor ensures com- plete protection against motor burnout.
22 W arning: Our Limited Edition Metal ™ Ultimate Food Prep Centre, and other Cuisinart ® Food Processors and Accessories have been carefully designed and manufactured with the highest quality materials to assure your satisfaction and safety when you use them.
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