Cuisinart The Fruit Scoop ICE-31 - Frozen Dessert Maker Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
2. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or base of appliance in water or any other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
4. Always unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair and clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils, away during operation to reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. 
   The use of attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock or risk of injury, and may void the warranty.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Keep hands and utensils out of freezer bowl while in use to reduce the risk of injury to persons or to the appliance itself. DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS OR UTENSILS INSIDE THE FREEZER BOWL! Sharp objects will scratch and damage the inside of the freezer bowl. A rubber spatula or wooden spoon may be used when the appliance is in the OFF position.
11. This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be done only by authorized Cuisinart Repair Personnel.
12. 
    Do not use the freezer bowl on flames, hot plates or stoves. Do not expose to heat source. Do not wash in dishwasher; doing so may cause risk of fire, electric shock or injury.
13. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTICE
This appliance 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 attempt to defeat this safety feature.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long, polarized extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or animals, or tripped over.

CAUTION

• Do not immerse base in water.
• 
  To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the base. Note: The base does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
• Repairs should be made only by authorized personnel.
• Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate agrees with your voltage.
• Never clean with abrasive scouring powders or hard implements.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Ingredient Guide
   Add ingredients to be churned through the guide. Also use to add extras like chips or nuts without interrupting the freezing cycle.
2. Transparent Lid
   Lets you watch the freezing process as it progresses. Easily lifts on and off base.
3. Paddle Assembly
   Fits into freezer bowl to churn ingredients during freezing process.
   1. Paddle Holder – holds paddle in place as it rotates.
   2. Locking Bar – locks paddle into position in paddle holder.
   3. NEW Fresh Fruit Paddle – specially designed to mash and mix fresh fruit to create frozen desserts and drinks with a variety of textures and flavors.
   4. Ice Cream Paddle – mixes and aerates ingredients to create ice cream, frozen desserts and drinks.
4. Freezer Bowl
   Contains cooling liquid inside a double-insulated wall to keep bowl cool and temperature even. Ingredients freeze quickly and evenly.
5. Base
   Houses a heavy-duty motor strong enough to process frozen fresh fruit recipes, ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, sorbet and frozen drinks.
6. On/Off Switch
7. Rubber Feet (not shown)
   Nonslip feet keep base stationary during use.
8. Cord Storage (not shown)
   Unused cord can be easily pressed into an opening in the base of the unit to keep counters neat.
9. BPA-Free (not shown)
   All materials that come in contact with food are BPA free.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

DO NOT immerse the motor base in water. Wipe it with a moist cloth. Wash the lid, freezer bowl and mixing arm in warm, soapy water to remove any dust or residue from the manufacturing and shipping process. DO NOT clean any of the parts with abrasive cleaners or hard implements.

FREEZING TIME AND BOWL PREPARATION

The freezer bowl must be completely frozen before you begin your recipe. Before freezing, wash and dry the bowl completely. The length of time needed to reach the frozen state depends on how cold your freezer is. It is recommended that you place the freezer bowl in the back of your freezer where it is coldest. Be sure to place the freezer bowl on a flat surface in its upright position for even freezing.

Generally, freezing time is between 16 and 24 hours. Shake the bowl to determine whether it is completely frozen. If you do not hear the liquid within the bowl moving, the cooling liquid is therefore frozen. For the most convenient frozen desserts and drinks, leave your freezer bowl in the freezer at all times. Use the bowl immediately after removing from the freezer. It will begin to quickly defrost once it has been removed from the freezer.

Reminder: Your freezer should be set to 0°F to ensure proper freezing of all foods.

ASSEMBLING PADDLE ASSEMBLY

1. Set paddle holder on counter with open end down.
   
2. Insert the desired paddle into the paddle holder, setting the wide tab on the bottom of the paddle into the opening on the bottom of the paddle holder.
   
3. Push the locking bar firmly onto the ball on top of the paddle. Press down until you hear and feel it click into place.
   
4. Turn the locking bar clockwise, until it clicks into position under the tabs on the top of the paddle holder.
   

MAKING FROZEN DESSERT

1. Prepare recipe ingredients from pages that follow or from your own recipe. If you use your own recipe, be sure it yields less than 1½ quarts.
2. Remove the freezer bowl from the freezer. Place freezer bowl on the center of the base.
   NOTE: Bowl will begin to defrost quickly once it has been removed from freezer. Use it immediately after removing from freezer.
3. Place assembled paddle holder with selected paddle onto the raised hub in the bottom of the freezing bowl.
4. Place lid on base and rotate clockwise until tabs on lid lock in place on base.
5. Press On/Off switch to ON position. Freezer bowl will begin to turn.
6. Immediately pour ingredients through ingredient spout.
   NOTE: Ingredients must be added to the freezer bowl after unit is turned on.
7. Ice cream and frozen desserts will be done in 15 to 25 minutes. The average blending and freezing time for fresh fruit desserts is about 15 minutes. The time will depend on the recipe and volume of the dessert you are making. When the mixture has thickened to your liking, it is done. If you desire a firmer consistency, transfer the dessert to an airtight container and store in the freezer for two or more hours.

NOTE: Do not store frozen desserts in the freezer bowl. Desserts will stick to the sides of the freezer bowl and may damage the bowl. Store only in a freezer-safe, airtight container.

FROZEN FRESH FRUIT DESSERT TIPS

For frozen fresh fruit desserts, the fruits that work best and require only minimal preparation include softer items like bananas, mangos, strawberries, kiwis, apricots and peaches.

Firm items like apples, pears or unripe peaches should first be cooked until soft, to achieve the smoothest, frozen results.

Cooking fruit is an opportunity to infuse it with flavors and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg or fresh herbs like mint or basil. If cooking fruit, chill before adding to the freezer bowl.

Harder items like coconut, hard-seeded items like pomegranate, pulpy items like citrus, or fibrous items like pineapple should be blended first or cut up into small pieces and mixed in with other creamier fruits like bananas, mangoes or strawberries for best results. For best results, cut fruit into 1" – 2" pieces.

Four cups of fruit is the recommended average for processing at one time.

Processing 4 cups of fruit usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Time will vary based on type of ingredients used, as well as amount.

Frozen fruit dessert consistency can be adjusted by adjusting the freeze time. The longer the fruit is processed, the smoother the consistency. For slushy-style drinks, run it for the least amount of time and add juice as a mix-in during the last couple of minutes (see the Mango Slushy recipe as an example).

Most fruits can be ready to serve in as little as 15 minutes. The higher the water content, the faster the freeze. For instance, watermelon is ready in 10 minutes. Higher water content fruits, like melon, should be prepared in advance so some of the water can be drained and not frozen for the best consistency.

For melon, like cantaloupe and honeydew, where the fruit is rather firm, add fruit slowly to the freezer bowl and only add up to 3 cups.

Mix-ins, like chopped nuts or chocolate, should be added during the last few minutes of processing.

Use very ripe fruits for the sweetest flavor. Simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water) may be used as a sweetener.

Peel fruit and remove seeds before cutting and freezing.

Store remaining sorbet or ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. Before covering with lid, press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the sorbet or ice cream to prevent freezer burn. Remove sorbet from freezer about 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Ice cream may be removed 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

ADDING INGREDIENTS

Ingredients such as chips and nuts should be added about 2 minutes before the recipe is complete. Once the dessert has begun to thicken, add the ingredients through the ingredient spout. Nuts and other ingredients should be no larger than a chocolate chip.

SAFETY FEATURE

The Cuisinart Fruit Scoop^™ Frozen Dessert Maker is equipped with a safety feature that automatically stops the unit if the motor overheats. This may occur if the dessert is extremely thick, if the unit has been running for an excessively long period of time, or if added ingredients (nuts, etc.) are in extremely large pieces. To reset the unit, put the On/Off switch in the OFF position and unplug the unit. Let the unit cool off. After a few minutes, you may turn the unit on again and continue making the dessert.

CLEANING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning
Clean the freezer bowl, mixing paddle and lid in warm, soapy water. DO NOT PUT FREEZER BOWL IN THE DISHWASHER. DO NOT CLEAN WITH ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR IMPLEMENTS. Wipe motor base clean with damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly.

Storage
DO NOT put freezer bowl in freezer if bowl is wet. DO NOT store lid, mixing paddle, or base in freezer. You may store the freezer bowl in the freezer for convenient, immediate use. Do not store frozen desserts in the freezer bowl in the freezer for more than 30 minutes at a time. Transfer frozen desserts to a freezer-safe, airtight container for longer storage in the freezer.

Maintenance
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

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