Cuisinart SCM-10 - Snow Cone Maker Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling, and before cleaning.
3. To protect against risk of electrical hazards, do not immerse the Cuisinart ™ Snow Cone Maker in water or other liquids.
4. Avoid contact with moving parts. Never place fingers or other utensils into ice chute. NEVER TOUCH BLADE.
5. Do not operate the Cuisinart ™ Snow Cone Maker or any electrical equipment with a damaged cord or plug, or after the unit malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return it to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
6. When the Cuisinart ™ Snow Cone Maker is used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities, close supervision is necessary.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not place on/near a hot gas burner, electric burner or in a heated oven.
10. Check ice chute for presence of foreign objects before using and only when appliance is unplugged.
11. Use only attachments that are included in the packaging of the Cuisinart ™ Snow Cone Maker. The use of other attachments may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
12. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.
13. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
14. Do not allow children access to the plastic packaging bags.
15. Do not place the unit in a dishwasher.

POLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Cuisinart^™ Snow Cone Maker has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

This appliance is for 120 volts only and should not be used with a converter.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Removable snow bin
2. Main housing
3. Ice chute
4. Ice press
5. BPA-free plastic cones (4)
6. Paper cones (12) – not shown
7. Fold-away cone storage
8. Non-skid feet
9. Toggle switch (on/off)
10. Ice scooper

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Carefully unpack your Cuisinart^™ Snow Cone Maker. Remove plastic bags from all parts of the unit. Be sure that the unit has not been damaged during transport. Do not leave plastic bags around children.
2. Rinse the snow bin with water and a nonabrasive cleanser, and then dry thoroughly.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place unit on a fl at, sturdy surface where it will not be knocked over.
2. Check ice chute for presence of foreign objects before plugging in.
   
   DO NOT TOUCH BLADE.
3. Insert the removable snow bin onto the main housing. An interlock safety feature will prevent the unit from turning on if not properly in place.
4. Be sure that the toggle switch is set to the OFF position and plug into an outlet.
5. To begin shaving ice, drop approximately 8–12 ice cubes (depending on size and shape) into the ice chute. Do not overfill or the interlock safety feature will prevent the shaving mechanism from turning on. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUSH ICE CUBES INTO BLADE USING HANDS OR INSTRUMENTS.
6. Flip the toggle switch to the ON position and fi rmly push the ice press down to start the ice-shaving mechanism.
7. When shaving multiple batches of ice cubes, it is important to fl atten the snow in the snow bin. You will notice a mound of snow is formed directly under the ice-crushing mechanism, and if not fl attened this could stop the shaving mechanism from operating properly. To flatten, simply remove the snow bin and either empty freshly shaved snow into another container or fl atten within the snow bin using the ice scooper.
8. When all the ice has been shaved, turn the toggle switch to the OFF position and unplug.
9. Remove the snow bin from the main housing and use the ice scooper to shape your snow cones.
10. Add ingredients specified in the recipe section or as desired.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Operate the ice press in a straight downward motion into the ice chute when crushing ice. Under normal operation, you will hear a consistent grinding of the ice. (Image 1)

Twisting the ice press to the LEFT or RIGHT (instead of straight down) when crushing ice may cause the pusher to come in contact with the blade, resulting in a LOUD CRACKING NOISE. (Image 2)

If this occurs, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY, discard shaved ice from the snow bin and call Cuisinart Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190.

HELPFUL HINTS

• It is important to shave ice cubes fresh from the freezer. Partially melted ice cubes could keep the shaving mechanism from operating properly.
  NOTE: If a large ice cube becomes lodged in the unit so that the blade cannot reach it, fl ip the toggle switch to the OFF position and unplug from outlet. Empty freshly shaved snow from the snow bin, place snow bin back on the main housing, then pour warm water down the ice chute until lodged ice cube melts or falls free. Empty the water from the snow bin, and dry thoroughly before placing back on the main housing. Resume feeding ice cubes through the ice chute.
• If needed, additional paper cones can be purchased online.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before performing any cleaning and maintenance operations, please be sure that the toggle switch is in the OFF position and that the unit is unplugged.

1. NEVER IMMERSE UNIT IN WATER OR PLACE IT IN DISHWASHER.
2. 
   BLADE IS SHARP. DO NOT come in contact with the blade or attempt to reach inside the ice chute to clean the blade.
3. To clean the blade shaving mechanism, pour warm water down the ice chute to clear any ice or syrup residue that may have become lodged inside while crushing ice.
4. Wash snow bin, plastic cones and ice scooper using a non abrasive cleanser and water, or place on the top rack of the dishwasher. Dry thoroughly.
5. Wipe main housing and ice press with a clean, damp cloth.

Any other servicing should be completed by an authorized service center.

RECIPES

You can purchase store-made snow cone fl avors or try creating your own with the following recipes and simple suggestions.

Drizzle any of the following over freshly shaved snow...and enjoy!

• Flavored drink mixes
• Chocolate syrup
• Pre-made juice smoothies
• Orange juice
• Grape juice

Helpful Tips

• It is best to make recipes in advance as some will require time to cool.
• Be sure that your syrup is completely cooled before drizzling over shaved ice.
• Squeeze bottles work best to pour syrup over shaved ice.

Traditional Snow Cone

1 cup water
2 cups white sugar
1 (0.13 ounce) package unsweetened, fruit-fl avored soft drink mix
24 ice cubes

In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil, and boil for about 1 minute, stirring often until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in the powdered drink mix. Allow to cool in the refrigerator, and store in a container that will be easy to pour. Pour the mixture over shaved ice to fl avor it.

Sugar-Free Snow Cone

3 cups water
1½ cups Splenda ™ (sugar substitute)
½ ounce unsweetened powdered juice mix
24 ice cubes

In a saucepan, combine the Splenda^™ and water. Bring to a boil, and boil for about 1 minute, stirring often until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in the powdered juice mix. Allow to cool in the refrigerator, and store in a container that will be easy to pour. Pour the mixture over shaved ice to fl avor it.

Fresh Fruit Snow Cone

½ bag fresh or frozen organic fruit (strawberry, blueberry, or other)
¼–½ cup sweetener (agave nectar, maple syrup or simple syrup from organic sugar) to taste
24 ice cubes

When using frozen fruit, thaw the fruit for one to two hours. Blend until smooth. Add the sweetener of your choice, mix and then pour over shaved ice to taste.

Sour Snow Cone

1¼ cups water
2 cups sugar
2 (0.13-oz.) envelopes unsweetened pink lemonade drink mix
1 (0.13-oz.) envelope unsweetened cherry drink mix
24 ice cubes

In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil, and boil for about 1 minute, stirring often until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in the powdered drink mixes. Allow to cool in the refrigerator, and store in a container that will be easy to pour. Pour the mixture over shaved ice to fl avor it.

Ice Cream-Flavored Snow Cone

4 ounces evaporated milk
2 ounces concentrate of your choice (concentrates that work great as cream fl avors are banana, peach, vanilla, strawberry, piña colada, coconut. Acidic fl avors will not work well with the evaporated milk)
24 ice cubes

Combine evaporated milk with the concentrate of your choice. Pour mixture over shaved ice to taste.
NOTE: Once the evaporated milk is added, the fl avor must be refrigerated and will last for approximately 4 to 5 days.

Cup of "Joe" Cone

2 cups water
½ cup sugar
¹ / ₃ cup instant espresso granules
1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
24 ice cubes

In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil, and boil for about 1 minute, stirring often until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in instant espresso until completely dissolved, pour into bowl, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. When cool, whisk in condensed milk. Refrigerate until completely chilled. Pour about ½ cup syrup over 1 cup shaved ice or to taste.

Vanilla-Berry Shaved Ice

6 cups water
3½ cups sugar
¼ cup corn syrup
¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
2 pounds coarsely chopped fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries, about 2 cups)
24 ice cubes

In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, and boil for about 1 minute, stirring often until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. If using vanilla extract, stir in at this point. Stir the berries into the mixture and then transfer mixture to a blender and blend until puréed. Let mixture chill thoroughly before drizzling approximately 6–8 tablespoons of the syrup over shaved ice.

Piña Colada Shaved Ice

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
½ cup unsweetened coconut milk (stir well)
1 pineapple (peeled, cored, and diced) or canned pineapple (about 4 cups)
¾ cup unsweetened, shredded coconut, lightly toasted (optional)
24 ice cubes

In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, and boil for about 1 minute, stirring often until sugar is dissolved. Let cool to room temperature. Put the sugar syrup, coconut milk, and 4 cups of the pineapple in a blender and blend until smooth. Let mixture chill thoroughly before drizzling approximately 6–8 tablespoons of the syrup over shaved ice.

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