Cuisinart The Fruit Scoop IC-50 - Frozen Dessert Maker Attachment Manual

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

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
2. Turn dial to the OFF position and unplug your Cuisinart^® Stand Mixer before fitting or removing the The Fruit Scoop™ Frozen Dessert Maker Attachment, after use and before cleaning.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities. Cuisinart does not recommend the use of this appliance by children.
4. Avoid contact with moving parts and fitted attachments. To reduce the chances of bodily injury and/or damage to the Stand Mixer or The Fruit Scoop™ Frozen Dessert Maker Attachment, keep hands, clothing, cooking utensils, etc., away from the moving parts during operation.
5. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
6. Do not use more than one attachment at a time.
7. Do not use the stand mixer or attachment if it is damaged or if the cord is damaged. Have it checked and serviced before resuming use.
8. Do not use this attachment for anything other than its intended use.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not put the power unit in water or other liquids.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
12. Never leave The Fruit Scoop™ Frozen Dessert Maker Attachment unattended while the Stand Mixer is running.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart^® The Fruit Scoop™ Frozen Dessert Maker Attachment on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking.
2. Remove the instruction booklet and tray.
3. Remove the freezer bowl, two paddles, paddle holder, splash guard, and drive assembly.

To assemble the The Fruit Scoop™ Frozen Dessert Maker Attachment, follow Assembly Instructions. Replace all packaging materials inside box and save the box for repackaging.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Paddle Holder
   Holds paddle in place. Fits into freezer bowl to churn ingredients during freezing process.
2. Fresh Fruit Paddle
   Specially designed to mash and mix fresh fruit to create frozen desserts and drinks with a variety of textures and flavors.
3. Ice Cream Paddle
   Mixes and aerates ingredients to create ice cream, frozen desserts and drinks.
4. Splash Guard with Pour Spout
   Prevents splattering when mixing and adding ingredients. Guides ingredients into the bowl.
5. Freezer Bowl
   Contains cooling liquid inside a double-insulated wall to keep bowl cool and temperature even. Ingredients freeze quickly and evenly.
6. Drive Assembly
   Fits onto stand mixer's accessory port to connect paddle.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Wash the splash guard, freezer bowl, paddle holder and paddles 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. To determine if it is completely frozen, shake the bowl. If you do not hear liquid moving between the walls of the bowl, the cooling liquid is frozen. We recommend leaving your bowl in the freezer at all times so it's always ready. Use the bowl immediately after removing from the freezer because cooling liquid defrosts quickly at room temperature.

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

ASSEMBLING PADDLE AND PADDLE HOLDER

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.
   

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 no more than 1½ quarts.
2. Remove the freezer bowl from the freezer. Set bowl onto mixer and twist to lock into place.
   NOTE: Bowl will begin to defrost quickly once it has been removed from freezer. Use it immediately after removing from freezer.
   
3. Assemble either the fresh fruit or ice cream paddle into paddle holder. Place the square metal end of the assembled paddle holder onto the raised hub in the bottom of the freezing bowl.
   
4. Place splash guard onto freezer bowl with pour spout to either side. Press firmly down to secure.
5. Attach the drive assembly to the mixer's accessory port – push up to secure.
6. Press the mixer's head-lift release lever, and lower mixing head to connect drive assembly to paddle assembly.
7. Turn mixer on to Speed 2 or 3, the former for fresh fruit and the latter for ice cream. Never use over Speed 3 for this ice cream maker attachment.
8. Immediately pour prepared ice cream base or fresh fruit through ingredient spout.
   NOTE: Ingredients must be added to the freezer bowl after unit is turned on.
9. Ice cream and fresh desserts will be done in 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the recipe and volume of the dessert you are making. Average mixing and freezing time for fresh fruit desserts is about 15 minutes. 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 2 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, mangoes, 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 completely 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-inch – 2-inch pieces.

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

Processing 6 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

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 5 cups.

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

Peel fruit and remove seeds before cutting and processing.

Store remaining sorbet or ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. Before covering with lid, press a piece of wax paper 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 ¼-inch.

SAFETY FEATURE

The Cuisinart^® Fruit Scoop^™ Frozen Dessert Maker Attachment 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, turn the dial to 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 paddles, paddle holder, and splash guard 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.

The paddles, paddle holder, and drive assembly are all top-rack dishwasher safe.

Storage

DO NOT put freezer bowl in freezer if bowl is wet. DO NOT store splash guard, mixing paddles, paddle holder 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.