Cuisinart DLC-8S Series manuel d'utilisation

Pro Custom 1 1 ™ Food Processor INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. DL C- 8S S e r i e s 03CU13135 DLC-8S IB 11/16/04 6:05 PM Page 2[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS Always follow these safety precautions when using this appli - ance. Getting Ready 1. Read all instructions. 2. Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully . 3. Unplug from outlet when not i n use, be fore pu ttin g on or ta king off parts and before cleaning. T o unplug, grasp plug and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull cor[...]

C O N T E N T S I M P O R T A N T S AF EG UA RDS THE P AR TS 2 PRACTICING WITH FOOD 4 REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD 5 CHOPPING, PURÉEING & MIXING WITH MET AL BLADE 6 TO CHOP RA W FRUITS AND VEGET ABLES 6 TO PURÉE FRUIT AND COOKED VEGET ABLES 6 TO CHOP HARD FOOD LIKE GARLIC, HARD CHEESE 7 TO CHOP P ARSLEY , OTHER FRESH HERBS 7 TO CHOP PEEL FROM CITR[...]

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Y our Cuisinar t ® Pro Custom 11™ Food Pr ocessor is a compact and versatile appliance that chops, minces, shreds, grates, slices, blends, purées, emulsifies, mixes and kneads - all with great efficiency and speed. The large feed tube allows you to make whole slices of large fruits and ve geta ble s lik e potat oes , t oma toes and apples. The [...]

T ry chop ping some practice food s b e f o r e you process food to eat. A zucchini or potato is a good cho ice. First cut into 1-inch p i e c e s . I n s e r t the metal blad e a nd put the pieces in the work bowl. Put on the cover; press the pusher asse mbly down to lo ck it into place . P ress and release the OFF/PUL SE lever two or thr e e time[...]

Before you do anything, wait for the blade to stop spinning. Once it does, remove the cover first. Y ou can remove the cover and pusher assembly in one operation. Hold the pusher assembly with your fingers away from the descending tabs and turn it clockwise. Lift it off, and the cover will come with it. Never tr y to remove the cover and the work b[...]

C H O P P I N G A N D P U R É E I N G W I T H T H E M E T A L B L A D E T o chop raw fr uits and vegetables Cut the food into 1-inch pieces. Y ou get a more even chop when all pieces are about the same size. Put no more than the r ecommended amount of food into the work bowl. (See page 26). Lock the cover in place. Press the OFF/PULSE lever at the[...]

T o chop hard food like garlic, hard cheese Small foods like garlic can be dropped in whole. Lar ger foods like hard cheese should be cut into 1-inch pieces. Remove the small pusher , pr ess the ON lever and drop the food through the small feed tube while the machine is running. This method of pr ocessing minces garlic, shallots and onions. Har d c[...]

C H O P P I N G A N D P U R É E I N G W I T H T H E M E T A L B L A D E 8 T o chop meat, poultr y , fish and seafood The food should be very cold, but not frozen. Cut it into 1-inch pieces to ensure an even chop. Pr ocess no mor e than the r ecommended amount at a time. (See page 26). Press the OFF/PULSE lever 3 or 4 times at a rate of 1 second on[...]

9 T o chop nuts Chop no more than the r ecommended amount at one time. (See page 26). Press and r elease the OFF/PULSE lever and check frequently to avoid letting powdered nuts clump together in a nut butter . When a recipe calls for flour or sugar , add some to the nuts before you chop them— about 1/2 cup for each cup of nuts. This allows you to[...]

T E C H N I Q U E S F O R C H O P P I N G A N D P U R É E I N G W I T H T H E M E T A L B L A D E 10 PICK UP 4 COLOR PHOTOS FROM FILM T o make mayonnaise Y ou can make foolproof home - made mayonnaise with your Pro Custom 11™. The work bowl and metal blade must be clean and dr y . Foods pr epared with raw eggs may contain salmonella or other pot[...]

11 T o whip cream P r ocess or whipped c ream hol ds its shape ver y wel l. It is good for decora tion or as a toppi ng for g i n g e r b r e ad, berri es and ot her d e s s e rt s . Chill the cream well befor e starting. Using the Metal blade process continuously until it begins to thicken; add sugar as desir ed and continue processing. Wa tc h c [...]

The Pro Custom 11™ Food Processor can mix and knead dough in a fraction of the time it takes to do it by hand. Y ou will get per fect results ever y time if you follow these directions. NEVER TR Y TO PROCESS DOUGH THA T IS TOO STIFF TO KNEAD COMFOR T ABL Y BY HAND. There are two general types of yeast dough. 1. T ypical bread dough is made with a[...]

13 Pr ocessing dr y ingredients Put the flour and other dr y ingredients in the work bowl. If the recipe calls for herbs, oil or solid fats like butter , add them with the flour . T ur n the machine on, and let it r un for about 20 seconds. Adding liquids All liquid should be added through the feed tube while the machine is r unning. Add liquid in [...]

T E C H N I Q U E S F O R K N E A D I N G Y E A S T D O U G H W I T H T H E D O U G H B L A D E 14 Nub of dough for ms. Dough is too dr y . Dough is too wet and sticky . Pr oblems and Solutions with Bread Doughs Blade doesn’ t incorporate ingredients Always start proc essor bef ore adding l iquid. Add li quid in slow, stea dy st ream, onl y a s f[...]

15 Motor stops • If using lar ge feed tube cover , the pusher assembly may have come unlocked. Push down pusher sleeve to lock it into place and continue processing. • Cover may have come unlocked. L oc k c o ve r a n d co nt i n ue p r o c e s s i n g . • Power cord may be unplugged. • Excessive strain may have caused motor to overheat and[...]

P R E P A R I N G F O O D F O R S L I C I N G A N D S H R E D D I N G 16 Round f ruits and veget abl es B e f o r e pr ocessing onions, appl es and other large, r o u n d f r ui ts and vegetabl es, tr im t hem wit h a kni fe. C ut the bottom ends fl at, to make the food li e sta ble on t he disc. Place the food in the feed tube, flat side down. Pos[...]

17 the top piece into wedges to fit the feed tube. The 2mm Slicing Disc or the optional 1mm Slicing Disc is excellent for slicing cabbage for coleslaw . If the fruit or vegetable doesn’t fit T r y inser ting it fr om the bottom of the feed tube. The opening there is slightly larger . Do not for ce any food into the feed tube. Pack the feed tube f[...]

P R A C T I C I N G S L I C I N G A N D S H R E D D I N G 18 1. Insert a slicing or shredding disc, put the cover with large feed tube on the work bowl and insert the prepared food in the feed tube. 2. Prepare the pusher assembly . Lock the small pusher in place and unlock the slide lock on the sleeve, so the pusher can move up and down freely . 3.[...]

R E M O V I N G S L I C E D O R S H R E D D E D F O O D 19 Before you do anything, wait for the disc to stop spinning When it does, remove the cover first. Hold the pusher assembly with your fingers away from the locking tabs on back and turn it clockwise. Lift, and the pusher assembly and cover will come of f together . Remove the slicing or shred[...]

S L I C I N G A N D S H R E D D I N G T E C H N I Q U E S 20 Small, round fr uits and vegetables For large ber ries, radishes and mushr ooms, trim the ends flat with a knife. Insert the food through the feed tube, standing each piece on a flat end. Y ou can fill the tube to about 1-inch fr om the top. The bottom layer gives you per fect slices for [...]

21 wide at one end and nar r ow at the other—car r ots, celer y or scallions—cut them in half and pack in pairs, one wide end up, one nar r ow end up. French-cut green beans T rim fresh green beans to feed- tube widths. Blanch them for 60 seconds in boiling salted water . Plunge them immediately into cold water to stop the cooking. When they ar[...]

Cooked meat and poultr y The food must be very cold. If possible, use a chunk of food just large enough to fit the feed tube. T o make julienne strips of ham, bologna or luncheon meat, stack slices of them. Then roll or fold them double and stand them upright in the feed tube, wedging in as many rolls as possible. This technique works better with s[...]

S L I C I N G A N D S H R E D D I N G C H E E S E 23 Firm Cheeses like Swiss and Cheddar Cut the cheese into pieces to fit the feed tube. Put it in the fr eezer until it is semi-fr ozen— hard to the touch but easily pier ced with the tip of a sharp knife. Stand the pieces in the feed tube and apply light pr essure to the pusher . IMPORT ANT : Nev[...]

A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N 24 IF YOU HA VE A PROBLEM Most problems with the food processor are easily solved. Provided are some possible problems and their solutions. Food is unevenly chopped Do not process too much food at one time. Food should be in uniform pieces. Pulse several times and then run continuously . Liquid leaks from b[...]

25 Chopping cer tain foods may scratch or cloud the work bowl. Among them are ice, whole spices and oils, like winter green. If you like to prepar e your own spice blends, you may want to keep a second bowl just for that purpose. The base housing is made of a durable, high impact resistant plastic. Its smooth sur face will look new for years. Keep [...]

R E C I P E S TIP : Use the Co mpa ct Cover fo r adde d con venie nce when your re cipe calls for ch opp ing, m ixin g, puré eing or kne adin g. It is pa rticular ly u sefu l when y ou are pr epar ing bak ed good s s uch as cakes , cook ies , pies and bre ad. 26 APPETIZERS GUACAMOLE 27 BLUE CHEESE AND PECAN SPREAD 27 CHEESE COINS 28 SOUPS CHUNKY G[...]

27 A P P E T I Z E R S G u a c a m o l e Ser ve with tor tillas or crisp vegetables. For a less pungent taste, use flat-leaf parsley instead of cilantr o. I N G R E D I E N T S 1 l a r ge garlic clove, peeled 1 medium jala peño p epper , halved and se eded 1 / 2 cup tightly packe d c ilantro l e aves 1 medium scallion, white part and 2 inches of g[...]

28 Cheese Coins These tender and flavorful appetizers are easy to mak e, c onv eni en t t o se rve , a n d the y c an be r e f r i g e r a t e d or fr o z e n . I N G R E D I E N T S 8 ounces Cheddar chee se, cut into 1-inch piece s 4 ounces unsalted butte r , at room t e m p e r a t u r e, cut into 1-inch p ieces 1 / 4 teaspoon salt 1 / 4 teaspoon[...]

S O U P S 29 Chunky Gazpacho This r efr eshing cold soup can be ready in less than 10 minutes. Y ou may ser ve it at once, but it improves with chilling. I N G R E D I E N T S 1/2 small jalapeño pepper* 4 scallions 1 celery stalk 1 medium cucumber 1 small garlic clove, peeled 1/2 medium bell pepper , cut into 3 pieces 2 tomatoes, seeds r emoved 2 [...]

30 Lentil Soup This hearty winter soup is a meal on its own, accompanied by cr usty br ead and a salad. I N G R E D I E N T S 8 ounces lentils 1 garlic clove, peeled 1/2 small onion, peeled and halved 1/2 medium celer y rib, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 medium car r ot, peeled, cut into 1” pieces 2 medium tomatoes, quartered 2 - 1 / 2 c ups beef br[...]

M E A T S A N D F I S H 31 Meatloaf For a spicier meat loaf, add a few drops of T abasco sauce and a teaspoon of Wor cestershire sauce. INGREDIENTS 1 small onion, quartered 1/3 cup loosely packed parsley leaves 1-1/2 slices day-old bread, broken into pieces 1-1/2 pounds boneless chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces* 3 tablespoons milk* 1 teaspoon salt 1/8[...]

32 Chicken and Vegetable Stir -Fr y Stir -fr ying and the food processor are a most effective combination for putting a meal on the table in no time. I N G R E D I E N T S 3 pounds boneless/skinless chicken breasts 2 red p ep pe rs, c o re d, se ed ed, st em me d and cut vertically into 3 slabs 8 scallions, cut to fit feed tube horizontally 3 zucch[...]

33 Crab Cakes These delicate seafood cakes ar e per fect with drinks. If you’re feeling festive, substitute cooked lobster meat for half of the crabmeat. I N G R E D I E N T S 4 slices white bread, lightly toasted 1 medium garlic clove, peeled 1 small onion, peeled and quar tered 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon parsley leaves 1 pound lu[...]

34 V E G E T A B L E S Mashed Potatoes The shr edding disc processes cooked potatoes to the right texture. Be careful not to overprocess when you mix them with the other ingredients. I N G R E D I E N T S 1/4 cup hot milk 2 tablespoons butter , cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch of nutmeg (optional) 3 large p[...]

35 Shredded Car r ots and Zucchini Because shr edded vegetables cook so quickly , all their natural flavor and crispness is preser ved. I N G R E D I E N T S 3 medium car r ots, peeled 2 medium zucchini 1/4 cup unsalted butter Salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tar ragon or 1/4 tsp. dried Cut car r ots and zucchini[...]

36 Cr eamy Cole Slaw Cole slaw only takes minutes to pr epar e when you don’t have to slice the cabbage by hand. I N G R E D I E N T S 1/4 cup loosely packed parsley leaves 1 1-oz. piece peeled onion 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tablespoon r ed wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 large car r ot, peeled 1/2 medium[...]

S A U C E S 37 Pesto A classic pasta sauce from Italy . One cup is enough for 1 pound of pasta. It’ s also good on boiled potatoes or in soups. I N G R E D I E N T S 4 ounces imported Parmesan cheese, at r oom temperature, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces 4 small garlic cloves 2-2/3 cups tightly packed fr esh basil leaves 1/3 cup pine nuts 3/4 teas[...]

38 Classic Mayonnaise with Cooked Eggs Adding oil ver y slowly is essential for the mayon - naise emulsion – the hole in the pusher adds the oil at just the right speed for success. Flavored vinegar or fresh or dried herbs can be added for a flavored mayonnaise. I N G R E D I E N T S 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons wine vinegar or lemon juice 2 t[...]

P A S T R Y 39 Basic Pastr y This is the basic dough for pies, tar ts and quiches. I N G R E D I E N T S 2 - 2 / 3 c up s all-purpose flour 2 sticks ver y cold unsalted butter , cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup ice water Use metal blade to process flour , butter and salt until mixture is like coarse meal, about 8 seconds. Add ice wate[...]

B R E A D S , C O F F E E C A K E A N D P I Z Z A 40 Corn Br ead This a particularly moist and flavor ful corn bread which is best served warm. I N G R E D I E N T S 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/3 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/3 cups buttermilk 2 l[...]

41 Use sharp knife to cut r olled dough into 3/4-inch slices. Place slices in pan, cut side up, and let rise until doubled in size. Preheat oven to 375°F . 15 minutes before baking. Bake coffee cake until golden and bubbly , about 20 to 25 minutes. Ser ve warm. White Bread W e used unbleached all-purpose flour and had great results. I N G R E D I [...]

43 Fudgy Brownies These easy-to-make brownies are always a favorite in lunch boxes or for after school snacks. I N G R E D I E N T S 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1-1/2 cups light brown sugar , divided 1/2 cup butter , melted 4 large eggs 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup pecan halv[...]

42 Oil pan(s) lightly and sprinkle with cornmeal. Fold rolled dough in half loosely , then in half again. Position point at center of pan and gently unfold. Press into place fr om center outward, tur n under the 1-inch overhang and shape it into a rim. Crust(s) is now ready to bake and fill. Y ield one 14-inch pizza crust or two 9-inch pizza crusts[...]

44 Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies T oasted nuts and oatmeal make these cookies good for you as well as delicious. I N G R E D I E N T S 3/4 cup quick-cooking oatmeal 1 cup pecans 1 cup butter , in 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 t[...]

45 Cream Cheese Frosting This quick, easy frosting is delicious on car r ot cake, but it is also good on many other cakes. I N G R E D I E N T S 1/2 pound cream cheese, in 1-inch pieces 1/2 stick butter , in 1-inch pieces 1 cup confectioner ’ s sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Use metal blade to process cream cheese and butter until combined, a[...]

W A R R A N T Y CUISINART ® PRO CUSTOM 11™ FOOD PROCESSOR LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE ENTIRE MACHINE. FULL FIVE-YEAR W ARRANTY ON MOTOR This warranty supersedes all pr e- vious warranties on Cuisinar t ® Pro Custom 11™ Food Processors. This warranty is available to consumers only . Y ou are a consumer if you ar e the owner of a Cuisina[...]

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