Machine Controls; Machine Functions; User Guide And Capacity Chart - Cuisinart Elite Collection MFP-108C Series Instruction Booklet And Recipe Booklet

MACHINE CONTROLS

On Button
The On control is a continuous button that
allows the machine to run until Off is selected.
1. Properly assemble and engage the
machine.
2. Add ingredients to the work bowl, either
through the feed tube or directly into the
bowl.
3. Press the On button. The blue LED light will
illuminate and the motor will start.
4. Press the Off button when finished.
Pulse Button
The Pulse control is a button that allows the
machine to run only while it is being pressed.
This capability provides more accurate control
of the duration and frequency of processing.
Unless otherwise specified, a pulse is about one
second.
1. With the machine properly assembled and
engaged, and ingredients in the work bowl,
press the Pulse button repeatedly as
needed. The blue LED On light will be
illuminated upon activation.

MACHINE FUNCTIONS

Using the Metal Blade
Chopping
• For raw ingredients: peel, core and/or remove
seeds and pits. Food should be cut into even,
½ to 1-inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) pieces. Foods cut
into same size pieces produce the most even
results.
• Pulse food in 1-second increments to chop.
For the finest chop, either hold the pulse
down or press ON to run the machine
continuously. Watch ingredients closely to
achieve desired consistency and scrape the
work bowl as necessary.
Puréeing
• To purée fresh fruits or cooked fruits/
vegetables: Ingredients should be cut into
1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; a smooth purée is
achieved easiest when all the pieces are equal
in size. Pulse to initially chop and then process
ON until food is puréed; scrape the work bowl
as necessary. Do not use this method to purée
cooked white potatoes.
• To purée solids for a soup or sauce: Strain
the solids from the liquid and process the
solids alone. Add cooking liquid and process
as needed.
Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc
• Use caution when slicing or shredding and
do not exceed capacity beyond the Max
Liquid fill line indicated on the work bowl.
• Always pack food in the feed tube evenly
for slicing and shredding. The food will dictate
the amount of pressure: Use light pressure for
soft foods, medium pressure for medium
foods, and firm pressure for harder foods.
Always process with even pressure.
• For round fruits or vegetables: Remove a thick
slice on the bottom of the food so that it sits
upright in the feed tube. If food does not fit in
the feed tube, cut in half or quarters to fit.
Process with even pressure.
• For small ingredients, like mushrooms,
radishes or strawberries: Trim the ends so the
food sits upright in the feed tube.
• When slicing or shredding cheese, be sure
that the cheese is well chilled before slicing.
• To shred leafy vegetables like lettuce or
spinach: Roll leaves together and stand up
in feed tube. Process with even pressure.
USER GUIDE & CAPACITY
CHART
(facing page)
You can slice, shred and chop a multitude of
vegetables and fruits in the Cuisinart Food
Processor. What you may not know is that the
food processor is the perfect tool for a number
of other tasks, such as softening butter, making
bread crumbs, making baby food, etc. Here is a
guide that will help you in preparing just about
anything!
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FOOD TOOL DIRECTIONS
Soft Cheeses Chopping, Mixing, Kneading Have cheese at room temperature. When applicable, cut into 1-inch
(ricotta, cream Blade (2.5 cm) pieces. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides
cheese, cottage of the bowl as needed. Perfect for making cheesecakes, dips, pasta fillings,
cheese, etc.) etc.
Firm Cheeses Slicing/Shredding Disc Have cheese sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing/
(Cheddar, Swiss, shredding. Cut to fit feed tube. Use light to medium pressure
Edam, Gouda, etc.) when slicing/shredding.
Hard Cheeses Chopping, Mixing, Kneading Chill cheese(s). If using the metal blade, cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces.
(Parmesan, Blade Pulse to break up and then process until finely grated. This will produce a
Romano, etc.) nice grated cheese. If slicing or shredding, cut to fit feed tube. Use light to
medium pressure when slicing/shredding.
Baby Food Chopping Mixing, Kneading As for all fruit and cooked vegetable purées, cut ingredients into 1-inch
Blade (2.5 cm) pieces. Steam cooked ingredients until completely soft. Pulse to
chop, then process until completely smooth (add steaming liquid through
the feed tube as processing if necessary). To ensure there are no lumps,
press mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Keeps well frozen in ice cube
trays for individual 1-ounce (30g) portions.
Butter Chopping, Mixing, Kneading For creaming : Have at room temperature. Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
Blade Process, scraping bowl as necessary. For compound (flavoured) butters,
Slicing/Shredding Disc process flavouring ingredients, such as herbs, zest, vegetables, etc, before
adding butter: For shredding/slicing: Freeze briefly. Use light to medium
pressure to shred or slice. Shredded butter is perfect for preparing certain
pastry doughs. Sliced butter is great for serving alongside corn on the cob
or freshly made rolls.
Grating Chocolate Chopping, Mixing, Chill chocolate. Cut into ½ - to 1-inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) pieces, or use
Kneading Blade chocolate chips. Pulse to break up, and then process until desired
consistency is achieved.
Bread/Cookie/ Chopping, Mixing, If larger than the size of a potato chip, break into smaller pieces. Pulse to
Cracker/Chip Kneading Blade break up, and then process until desired consistency. This will make perfect
Crumbs breads/cracker/chip crumbs for breading meats and fish. Processing
cookies makes for delicious pie and cake crusts!
Milk Shakes/ Chopping, Mixing, For milk shakes, first add ice cream. While unit is running, add milk through
Smoothies Kneading Blade the feed tube until desired consistency. For smoothies, add fruit first, then
add the liquid through the feed tube while unit is running.
Fresh Herbs Chopping, Mixing, Wash and dry herbs VERY well. Pulse to roughly chop. Process to finely
Kneading Blade chop.
Nuts Chopping, Mixing, Pulse to chop to desired consistency. To make a nut butter, pulse to break
Kneading Blade up, and then process until smooth, stopping to scrape down as needed.
"Ice Cream" Chopping, Mixing, Put frozen fruit cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces into the work bowl, with
Kneading Blade liquid (juice or milk), any desired sweeteners, such as sugar, honey, simple
syrup, and other flavours. Process until smooth.
Whipped Cream Chopping, Mixing, Process well-chilled cream until cream begins to thicken. Add sugar as
Kneading Blade desired; process continuously until cream reaches desired consistency. This
cream is dense and perfect as a whipped topping for cake or ice cream.
Superfine Sugar Chopping, Mixing, Process granulated sugar for about 1 minute until finely ground. Excellent
Kneading Blade for using in meringues and some baked goods.
Ground Meat Chopping, Mixing, Cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces. About 14 long pulses, or until desired
Kneading Blade consistency. If a purée is desired, continue to process. Never chop/purée
more than ¾ pound (375 g) at one time.
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