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Cuisinart TCS-60C Instruction Booklet

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET T C S - 6 0 C U R B O O N V E C T I O N T E A M E R...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    6. The use of attachments, other than those recommended by Cuisinart, may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury to persons. 7. Do not use outdoors. 8. Do not let cord hang over edge of counter or table or touch hot surfaces, which could damage the cord.

  • Page 3: Unpacking Instructions

    Do not modify the plug in any way. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart steamer on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. Remove Instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of corrugated insert. Next, remove the top corrugated insert.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    STEAMER FEATURES AND BENEFITS MODEL TCS-60C 1. Convection Fan Circulates air for even steam distribution. Cooks food faster and seals in flavours. Patent Pending 2.

  • Page 5: Operating Techniques

    OPERATING TECHNIQUES Refer to Steaming Guide or Recipes for recommended cooking times. Preparing To Cook Position the base unit where you want to do your cooking. Choose a flat, dry, sturdy surface. Make sure that each individual component fits securely on top of the part below.

  • Page 6: Useful Hints

    USEFUL HINTS For high altitude cooking, steaming times may need to be increased. Steaming times stated in the Steaming Guide and Recipes are only to be used as a guide. Times may vary depending on the size of pieces, spacing and placement in the bowl, and personal preference.

  • Page 7: Steaming Guide

    • Use tongs to remove food from the steamer. • Beans cooked in the Cuisinart steamer cook evenly and do not break up as readily as those cooked on the stove top. Food...
  • Page 8 Food Quantity/Yield Rice and Grains Barley 1 cup (250 mL) (rinse until water runs clear) + 2 cups (500 mL) liquid = 4 cups (1 L) cooked 1 cup (250 mL) rice + 1 2/3 cups (400 mL) liquid = 4 cups (1 L) cooked rice; 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) rice + 2-1/3 cups Brown Rice (575 mL) liquid = 6 cups (1.5 L) cooked rice;...
  • Page 9 “x” in the bottom of each sprout. 16 - 20 minutes • Peel and slice or julienne carrots. • For ease, use Cuisinart ® Food 10 - 12 minutes 14 - 16 minutes Processor 4mm slicing disc or 7 - 10 minutes 3mm julienne disc.
  • Page 10 Food Quantity/Yield Vegetables Diagonal cut, 1 to 1-1/2 inches (2.5cm to 3.75 cm) in length Green Beans, 1 pound (500g) Diagonal cut (string beans/ 1-1/2 pounds (750g) wax beans 2 pounds (1kg), (use both trays for larger amounts) Potatoes, 1 pound (500g), cut in wedges Sweet 1 pound (500g), cut in wedges Potatoes,...
  • Page 11 Food Quantity/Yield Chicken and Seafood Boneless, 5 - 6 ounces (150 - 175g/mL) each, up to 8 Skinless (250g/mL) Chicken Breast Halves or (use both steamer trays) Thighs 1 pound (500g) Shrimp, Sea Scallops (use in Second Steamer Tray) Clams & Steam until shells are just fully opened.
  • Page 12 About 6 – 8 large Napa cabbage leaves (whole) to line the steamer Dipping Sauce for Steamed Dumplings, p.13 ounces (150g/mL) Napa cabbage leaves, cut to fit the Cuisinart food processor’s large feed tube clove garlic, peeled slices peeled fresh ginger, each...
  • Page 13 (freshly squeezed) teaspoon (5 mL) toasted sesame oil teaspoon (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper Insert the metal blade in the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. With the machine running, drop the garlic through the small feed tube and process 5 seconds to chop.
  • Page 14 Place the thawed spinach in a clean tea towel (use a dark or old towel – it will stain); squeeze dry and reserve. Insert the metal blade in the Cuisinart ® Food Processor. With the machine running, drop the cheese and garlic through the small feed tube;...
  • Page 15 Steam the potatoes for 18 – 22 minutes, until tender. While the potatoes are steaming, prepare the dressing. In a Cuisinart ® Blender or Food Processor fitted with the metal blade, pulse to chop the shallot finely.
  • Page 16 Remove and r e f r i g e r a t e . To make the dressing, finely chop the garlic and shallot in a Cuisinart ® Blender or C u i s i n a r t ®...
  • Page 17 *May be done with the slicing disc (2 or 3 mm) of the Cuisinart ® F o o d P r o c e s s o r .
  • Page 18 1/2 inch (1.25 cm). Transfer chicken to a medium bowl. Clean work surface thoroughly and wash hands with hot water and soap. In the Cuisinart ® Mini-Prep Processor, process the garlic on high to chop, about 10 seconds. Add the vermouth, olive oil, basil leaves, salt, and pepper;...
  • Page 19 TUSCAN CHICKEN This whole meal is ready in less than an h o u r ! Makes 4 servings. Preparation: 15 minutes + 30 – 35 minutes steaming time. 6 - 8 sprigs fresh rosemary, about 5 - 6 inches (12.5 - 15 cm) each clove garlic, peeled and c h o p p e d teaspoons (20 mL) extra virgin...
  • Page 20 Steam for 3 minutes longer (vegetables will be crisp tender). Let sit one minute; open carefully. Transfer salmon and peas to a warmed platter and serve. * May be chopped in a Cuisinart ® Mini- Prep or Cuisinart ®...
  • Page 21 Arrange the shrimp around the outside of the platter. Garnish with the remaining sliced lemons and lemon wedges. If desired, serve with drawn butter. *May be done using the Cuisinart ® F o o d Processor fitted with the thin (2mm) slicing disc.
  • Page 22 BROWN RICE & BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH MARINATED VEGETABLES The sliced vegetables for this dish will be done in a flash if you use the Cuisinart Food Processor and the Thick (6mm) Slicing Disc. Use the metal blade to quickly chop the garlic, herbs and lemon zest.
  • Page 23 Hold over low heat to keep warm. ® Insert the metal blade in the Cuisinart Food Processor. Pulse the light brown sugar 10 – 15 times to rapid sift and break up any chunks. Remove and reserve for topping.

  • Page 24: Year Limited Warranty

    . BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-472-7606 before returning the product for servicing. Often, our Consumer Service Representatives can help solve the problem without having the product serviced.
  • Page 25 NOTES:...
  • Page 26 ICE CREAM MAKERS PROCESSORS MIXERS MAKERS Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever. Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware, and Savor the Good Life ©2001 Cuisinart Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart ®...

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