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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:
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Cuisinart The Fruit Scoop ICE-31 - Frozen Dessert Maker Manual
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