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Summary of Contents for Cuisinart MP-14N Series
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Page 1: Food Processor
INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Limited Edition Metal ™ Food Processor MP-14N Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. -
Page 2: Recommended Capacities
Recommended work bowl capacity for various foods FOOD Chopped and Puréed Fruits and Vegetables Chopped or Puréed Meat, Poultry, Fish or Seafood Bread Dough Pizza Dough Nuts for Nut Butters Sliced or Shredded Fruit, Cheese, or Vegetables Cake Batter Cookie Dough Thin Liquids (such as custard for quiche or... -
Page 3: Unpacking Instructions
IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart ® Limited Edition Metal ™ Food Processor, and the standard parts for it: PowerPrep ® Metal Dough Blade, metal chopping blade, slicing disc, shredding disc, detachable stem for discs, whisk attachment, spatula, recipe and instruction books, and How-to DVD. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES ..1 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ..2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..4 INTRODUCTION....5 THE MACHINE INCLUDES . -
Page 5: Important Safeguards
4. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock or personal injury, or damage to your food processor. 5. To avoid possible... -
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Limited Edition Metal ™ Food Processor. This product is the ultimate food preparation tool, and it comes from the originator of the American food processor, Cuisinart. The Cuisinart ® Limited Edition Metal ™... -
Page 7: The Machine Includes
This tube is for narrow food like carrots, for adding liquid, and for continuous feeding of small food like garlic. 2. A large pusher that fits into the Cuisinart ® Supreme ® feed tube opening and moves freely within it. -
Page 8: The Machine Functions
Disc Operation 1. Plug in the housing base and place the work bowl on top, with the work bowl handle just to the left of center. Turn the work bowl counterclock- wise to lock it onto the housing base. 2. Choose desired disc and place underside-up on tabletop. -
Page 9: Techniques For Chopping And
the PULSE button until you achieve the desired texture. Onions and other food with a high water content will quickly end up as a purée unless examined through the work bowl after each pulse to make sure they are not overprocessed. Try chopping other food like meat for hamburger or sausage. -
Page 10: Chop Hard Foods
To chop hard foods: To chop hard food like garlic and hard cheese, assemble the unit, remove the small pusher, press the ON button and drop the food through the small feed tube while the machine is running. Small foods like garlic can be dropped in whole. -
Page 11: Make Flavored Butters, Spreads And Dips
Store in refrigerator to keep from separating. To make flavored butters, spreads and dips: Cut room temperature butter into tablespoon size pieces. Finely chop flavor- ing ingredients first, such as anchovies, cheese, herbs, etc. Be sure work bowl is clean and dry. Add small hard ingredients like garlic and hard cheese through the feed tube while... -
Page 12: Make Quick Bread And Cakes
To make quick breads and cakes that use baking powder and/or soda: The most important rule for success is not to overmix after adding the flour. The ingredients for these soft doughs should be cold. If the recipe calls for chopped ingredients like lemon peel or nuts, chop them first while the work bowl is clean and dry,... -
Page 13: Pack The Feed Tube For Desired Results
Pack the feed tube for desired results: For long slices or shreds, cut the food in feed tube widths and pack the pieces horizontally. For small, round slices or short shreds from carrots, zucchini and other long vegetables, cut in feed tube heights and pack tightly upright. -
Page 14: Matchsticks Or Julienne Strips
Matchsticks or julienne strips: Process the food twice – ‘double slice’ it. Insert large fruits or vegetables (potatoes, turnips, zucchini, apples) in the feed tube. Cut pieces to fit the feed tube horizontally from end to end. Apply pressure to the pusher while pressing the PULSE button until the food is sliced. -
Page 15: Slicing And Shredding Cheese
It requires less kneading after the ingredients are mixed. Although 30 seconds is usually sufficient, 60 to 90 seconds gives better results if the machine does not slow down. Except for kneading, described below, the processing procedures and use of the DOUGH button are the same for both types of dough. -
Page 16: Processing Dry Ingredients
Yeast cells are not activat- ed at temperatures lower than this and they die when exposed to temperatures higher than 130˚F (54˚C). If the recipe includes a sweetener like sugar or honey, add a teaspoon with the yeast. If no sweetener is called for, add a pinch, or add a pinch of flour. -
Page 17: Problems And Solutions
TYPICAL BREAD DOUGH: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS IF DOUGH BLADE DOESN’T INCORPORATE INGREDIENTS Always start processor before adding liquid. Add liquid in slow, steady stream, only as fast as dry ingredients absorb it. If you hear liquid sloshing, stop adding it but do not turn off machine. -
Page 18: Problems And Solutions With Typical Sweet Doughs
See comments under ‘Typical Bread Dough’ Problems and Solutions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHISK ATTACHMENT The Cuisinart whisk attach- ment connects to the motor shaft of the Limited Edition Metal ™ Food Processor much the same way as the discs do. The two stainless... -
Page 19: Techniques For Whipping
firmly on the center tube of the work bowl. The bottom of the adapter should sit about an inch above the bottom of the shaft. Snap the remov- able ring over the top of the adapter to lock the adapter into place. 3. -
Page 20: Beating Egg Whites
5. Add a pinch of salt or cream of tartar through the small feed tube when the eggs begin to foam. 6. If the recipe calls for sugar, add it gradually, about 2 tablespoons at a time. This too can be added through the small feed tube as the egg whites begin to form... -
Page 21: For Your Safety
drainage and make cleaning easy. If food lodges in the pusher, remove it by running water through it, or use a bottle brush. If you wash blades and discs by hand, do it carefully. Avoid leaving them in soapy water where they may disappear from sight. -
Page 22: Technical Data
800-472-7606 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 150 Milford Rd. East Windsor, NJ 08520. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such products under warranty. - Page 23 NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty.
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