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Cuisinart DLC-5 Series Instruction And Recipe Booklet

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INSTRUCTION
AND RECIPE BOOKLET

FOOD PROCESSOR

DLC-5 Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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  • Page 1: Food Processor

    INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET FOOD PROCESSOR DLC-5 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart Processor and the standard parts for it: Stainless steel chopping blade, slicing disc, shredding disc, spatula and instruction/recipe book. CAUTION: THE CUTTING TOOLS HAVE VERY SHARP EDGES. To avoid injury when unpacking the parts, please follow these instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction ....page 3 The Machine Includes ... . page 3 Assembly Instructions .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Use it only for food preparation as described in this instruction/recipe book. 4. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock or personal injury, or damage to your food processor. 5. To avoid possible malfunction of work bowl switch, never store processor with pusher assembly in locked position.

  • Page 5: Assembly Instructions

    7. Insert pusher in feed tube. Always use pusher to guide food through feed tube. Never use your fingers or spatula. 8. Plug your Cuisinart ® Food Processor into a household electrical outlet. Disc Operation 1.

  • Page 6: Practicing With Food

    PRACTICING WITH FOOD Try chopping some food to get a feel of how the processor works. (You might start out with a soft fruit or vegetable like an onion or a zucchini.) First, cut it into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces. Insert metal blade in work bowl and put in food pieces.

  • Page 7: Dislodge Food

    Put no more than the recommended amount of food in the work bowl (see table inside front cover). Lock the cover in place. PULSE to chop coarsely, then press the ON button and process continuously until food is puréed. (NOTE: Cooked potatoes are an exception to this procedure.

  • Page 8: Make Peanut Butter

    To make peanut butter and other nut butters: Process up to the recommended amount of nuts. Using the ON button, let the machine run continuously. After 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, the ground nuts will form a ball that will gradually smooth out. Scrape the sides of the bowl and continue processing until drops of oil are visible.

  • Page 9: Make Quick Breads And Cakes

    To make quick breads and cakes that use baking powder and/or soda: The most important rule for success is not to overmix after adding dry ingredients to wet ingredients. The ingredients for these soft doughs should be cold, except butter. If the recipe calls for chopped ingredients like lemon peel or nuts, chop them first while the work bowl is clean and dry, then set aside until...

  • Page 10: Practicing Slicing And Shredding

    Never put your fingers or a spatula into the feed tube. Never push down hard on the pusher. Use light pressure for soft fruits and vegetables like bananas, mushrooms, strawberries and toma- toes, and for all cheese. Use medium pressure for most food: apples, celery, citrus fruit, potatoes and zucchini.

  • Page 11: Slicing Meat And Poultry

    With the optional Square Julienne Disc, you can make square julienne strips in one operation. SLICING MEAT AND POULTRY Cooked meat and poultry: The food must be very cold. If possible, use a piece of food just large enough to fit in the feed tube.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE These are some problems that beginners with a food processor sometimes experience, along with their solutions. Food is unevenly chopped Either you are trying to process too much food at one time, or you are running the machine continuously instead of pulse/chopping until pieces of food are no larger than 1/2-inch (1.25cm) pieces.

  • Page 13: Safety

    The DLC-5 is intended for Household Use Only SAFETY • Like any powerful electrical appliance, your food processor should be handled with care. These are some procedures that will protect you and your family from misuse that could cause injury.

  • Page 14: Warranty

    We warrant that the motor for your Cuisinart DLC-5 Food Processor will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for five years from the date of original purchase.This motor warranty covers the motor...

  • Page 15: Recipes

    RECIPES A NOTE ON INGREDIENTS We give both American and metric measures for all ingredients for the DLC-5 Food Processor. Follow whichever system you are used to and ignore the measures for the other system. In many of the recipes that follow, ingredients that are lower in cholesterol and fat have been used in place of their common counterparts, i.e.
  • Page 16 ROSY GAZPACHO A low-calorie delight. medium cucumbers (20 ounces total, 285g), peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded medium onion (5 ounces, 140g) peeled and quartered medium green bell peppers (10 ounces total, 285g), cored, seeded and quartered lengthwise medium firm ripe tomatoes (2 pounds total, 900g), stemmed, peeled, cored and quartered small garlic cloves, peeled...
  • Page 17 COLESLAW cup (180ml) light mayonnaise tablespoons white-wine vinegar teaspoons Dijon-style mustard Salt and pepper to taste medium carrot, peeled and cut to fit feed tube horizontally medium head green cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds, 680g), trimmed, cored and cut into wedges Insert metal blade and put all ingredients except carrot and cabbage in work bowl.
  • Page 18 Fresh vegetables and meat simmer slowly to create this classic sauce for pasta. Your Cuisinart ® DLC-5 does all the “hard” work. small carrot, peeled, cut to fit feed tube small rib celery, cut to fit feed tube ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned...
  • Page 19 until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes about 2-1/3 cups.* *To double the recipe, double the ingredients but chop the meat in 2 batches. BAKED STUFFED PORK CHOPS Quick enough to be an everyday meal, special enough for guests. 1-inch thick pork rib or boneless pork loin chops teaspoon dried thyme...
  • Page 20 Remove to a rack and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Cut in wedges to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers well wrapped. Serve leftovers cold, or reheat briefly in an oven. Reheating in a microwave is not recommended. Makes one 9-inch tart or pie, 8 servings.

  • Page 21: Chocolate Sauce

    Melt butter in large skillet. Add carrots and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat until tender, about 2 or 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add zucchini, toss to mix with carrots and cook only until zucchini is heated through. Season with tarragon, salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
  • Page 22 machine running, pour boiling water through feed tube. Process until chocolate melts, about 45 seconds. Stop once to scrape bowl. Makes 1-1/2 cups (360ml). WHITE BREAD Even cooks who have never made yeast dough find the processor method fast and easy, with virtually certain success on the first try.
  • Page 23 steady stream. After dough is formed process until well mixed, about 40 seconds. Dough will be soft and may stick to sides of bowl. This is normal. Place dough in a floured food storage bag and seal the top. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Page 24 10 seconds. STANDARD CAKE-MIX CAKE Because cake mixes are so popular, we’re including the right procedure for preparing a cake mix in a Cuisinart ® Food Processor. 18-ounce (510g) box of cake mix Eggs, as called for on package...
  • Page 25 CONFECTIONERS’ SUGAR ICING pound (455g) confectioners’ sugar tablespoons butter (2 ounces,55g), cut into 4 pieces tablespoons milk teaspoon vanilla Insert metal blade, put all ingredients in work bowl and process for 10 seconds. Makes about 2 cups (480ml). CARROT CAKE The fine shredded carrot in this cake gives it extra moisture and delicious flavor.
  • Page 26 BROWNIES ounces (60g) unsweetened chocolate squares, broken in half cup sugar (7 ounces, 200g) cup (60ml) hot melted butter or margarine large eggs teaspoon vanilla extract cup all-purpose flour (3-1/3 ounces, 95g) teaspoon salt teaspoon baking powder cup walnut halves (2 ounces, 60g) Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Page 27 press and seal. Use fingers or fork to crimp decoratively. Reserve. Insert the metal blade. Pulse to break up the brown sugar, 4 – 5 times. Add 1/2 cup flour, oatmeal and sugar to work; pulse 5 times. Add cold butter pieces and nuts, pulse 15 one-sec- ond pulses.
  • Page 28 Cookware Coffeemakers Food Makers Processors Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever. Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware, and Savor the Good Life ® www.cuisinart.com © 2003 Cuisinart Cuisinart ®...

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