Chefs' Tips And Hints; Questions/Answers; Cleaning And Maintenance - Cuisinart DLC3E Instructions Manual

7. ADVICE FROM CHEFS
1. Do not fill the mini-processor bowl completely in order to avoid uneven
results and unnecessary stress on the motor. Generally, the bowl should not
be more than 2/3 full.
2. Dry rinsed herbs before chopping them so that they last longer. Seal them
in an airtight bag; they will keep in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
3. To emulsify a preparation (vinaigrette, mayonnaise, Béarnaise, etc.) first use
the chop mode to thicken the preparation then, to bind the mixture, use the
grind mode while adding the liquid very gradually through the drip-feed
spout.
4. When buying ingredients, select whole spices and grind them as needed
using your mini processor to maximize the aromas and flavours.
5. To preserve the flavours of whole spices, use airtight jars that have a rubber
gasket.
6. To make whipped cream quickly, pour a little cold cream into the bowl of
the mini processor and press the chop button for 40 seconds. The result is
ideal. For a Chantilly cream, add a little sugar at the end of preparation.
7. The mini processor lets you create quick, flavourful purees for your children:
use the chop mode to mix vegetables and meats or vegetables and fish, and
grind mode to emulsify with melted butter, olive oil or cream.
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8. QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

What to do if...
The ingredients are not chopped
fine enough; there are still pieces.
The food remains stuck to the
sides of the bowl.
The liquid ingredients don't mix
properly.
My mini processor doesn't work.

9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

You can leave your appliance on the worktop of your kitchen. Disconnect it
when not in use. Do not leave the lid in locked position in order to avoid
damage to the mechanism.
The blade should be stored out of the reach of children.
All components of your appliance, except for the motor base, can be put in
the dishwasher. We recommend to rinse the preparation bowl, lid and blade
immediately after use so as to avoid drying of the foods.
If you wash the blade manually, be very careful. Avoid leaving it in soapy
water where you could not see it anymore. Always handle it with utmost care.
To clean the motor base, use a sponge soaked in soft detergent. Do not use
abrasive sponges.
IMPORTANT: Never leave the blade on the motor shaft when the
appliance is not in use.
Answers:
Careful not to overfill the bowl.
Use the reversible motor option
by pressing alternatively on the
chop and the grind buttons. This
will distribute the ingredients
more evenly in the bowl.
For better mixing, add the liquid
ingredients only once the appli-
ance is running.
Make sure the safety interlock on
the lid is engaged properly onto
the back of the mini processor.