Cuisinart DLC-5 manuale d’uso

INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET FOOD PROCESSOR DLC-5 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. 03CU13009 DLC-5 IB REV vert 6/23/03 1:55 PM Page 1[...]

1 IMPOR T ANT UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart ® Food Processor and the standar d parts for it: Stainless steel chopping blade, slicing disc, shredding disc, spatula and instruction/r ecipe book. CAUTION: THE CUTTING TOOLS HA VE VER Y SHARP EDGES. T o avoid injury when unpacking the parts, please follow these instructions.[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3 The Machine Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Practicing with Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5 Adding Food While Processing . . . . page 5 Removing Proces[...]

General 1. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 2. Do not operate this, or any other motor - driven appliance, while under the influence of alcohol or other substances that affect your reaction time or per ception. 3. This food processor is UL listed for house- hold use. Use it only for food preparation as [...]

4 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before you start. Check that your household voltage matches that shown on label on bottom of food processor base. Blade Operation 1. Put base on counter or table near electrical outlet. Do not plug in until food processor is totally assembled. Pick up empty work bowl, holding it in both hands, with han[...]

5 PRACTICING WITH FOOD T ry chopping some food to get a feel of how the processor works. (Y ou might start out with a soft fruit or vegetable like an onion or a zucchini.) First, cut it into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces. Insert metal blade in work bowl and put in food pieces. Put on cover and lock it. Press contr ol switch down to PULSE, then release it. [...]

6 Put no more than the r ecommended amount of food in the work bowl (see table inside front cover). Lock the cover in place. PULSE to chop coarsely , then press the ON button and process continuously until food is puréed. ( NOTE: Cooked potatoes are an exception to this procedur e. They develop a gluey texture when processed with the metal blade.)[...]

7 T o make peanut butter and other nut butters: Process up to the r ecommended amount of nuts. Using the ON button, let the machine run continuously . After 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, the ground nuts will form a ball that will gradually smooth out. Scrape the sides of the bowl and continue processing until dr ops of oil are visible. T aste for consistency[...]

8 T o make quick breads and cakes that use baking powder and/or soda: The most important rule for success is not to overmix after adding dry ingredients to wet ingredients. The ingr edients for these soft doughs should be cold, except butter . If the recipe calls for chopped ingr edients like lemon peel or nuts, chop them first while the work bowl [...]

Never put your fingers or a spatula into the feed tube. Never push down hard on the pusher . Use light pressur e for soft fruits and vegetables like bananas, mushrooms, strawberries and toma- toes, and for all cheese. Use medium pressur e for most food: apples, celery , citrus fruit, potatoes and zucchini. Use firm pressur e for hard vegetables lik[...]

10 With the optional Square Julienne Disc, you can make square julienne strips in one operation. SLICING MEA T AND POUL TRY Cooked meat and poultry: The food must be very cold. If possible, use a piece of food just large enough to fit in the feed tube. T o make julienne strips of ham, bologna or luncheon meat, stack slices, then roll or fold them d[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE These are some pr oblems that beginners with a food processor sometimes experience, along with their solutions. Food is unevenly chopped Either you are trying to pr ocess too much food at one time, or you are running the machine continuously instead of pulse/chopping until pieces of food are no lar ger [...]

The DLC-5 is intended for Household Use Only SAFETY • Like any powerful electrical appliance, your food processor should be handled with car e. These are some pr ocedures that will protect you and your family from misuse that could cause injury . • Handle metal blade and discs carefully . Their cutting edges are very sharp. • Never put blade [...]

W ARRANTY CUISINART ® DLC-5 FOOD PROCESSOR LIMITED THREE-YEAR W ARRANTY ON THE ENTIRE MACHINE. FULL FIVE-YEAR W ARRANTY ON MOTOR This warranty supersedes all previous war- ranties on Cuisinart ® DLC-5 Food Processor . This warranty is available to consumers only . Y ou are a consumer if you are the owner of a Cuisinart ® DLC-5 Food Processor tha[...]

RECIPES A NOTE ON INGREDIENTS W e give both American and metric measures for all ingredients for the DLC-5 Food Processor . Follow whichever system you are used to and ignor e the measures for the other system. In many of the recipes that follow , ingredients that are lower in cholester ol and fat have been used in place of their common counterpart[...]

ROSY GAZP ACHO A low-calorie delight. 2 medium cucumbers (20 ounces total, 285g), peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 medium onion (5 ounces, 140g) peeled and quartered 2 medium green bell peppers (10 ounces total, 285g), cored, seeded and quartered lengthwise 6 medium firm ripe tomatoes (2 pounds total, 900g), stemmed, peeled, cored and quarter[...]

COLESLA W 3/4 cup (180ml) light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard Salt and pepper to taste 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut to fit feed tube horizontally 1 medium head green cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds, 680g), trimmed, cored and cut into wedges Insert metal blade and put all ingredients except carrot and cab[...]

Note: Instead of making meat loaf, shape mixture into balls of 2 tablespoons (each 40g), arrange them in single layer in baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes. Makes about 1 dozen meatballs. BOLOGNESE SAUCE FOR P AST A Fresh vegetables and meat simmer slowly to create this classic sauce for pasta. Y our Cuisinart ® DLC-5 doe[...]

until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally . Makes about 2-1/3 cups.* *T o double the recipe, double the ingredients but chop the meat in 2 batches. BAKED STUFFED PORK CHOPS Quick enough to be an everyday meal, special enough for guests. 4 1-inch thick pork rib or boneless pork loin chops 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried sage 1[...]

Remove to a rack and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Cut in wedges to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers well wrapped. Serve leftovers cold, or reheat briefly in an oven. Reheating in a microwave is not r ecommended. Makes one 9-inch tart or pie, 8 servings. LACY POT A TO P ANCAKES 3 large Idaho Potatoes (1-1/2 pounds total, 680g), peel[...]

Melt butter in large skillet. Add carr ots and sprinkle with salt and pepper . Cover and cook over medium heat until tender , about 2 or 3 minutes, stirring occasionally . Add zucchini, toss to mix with carrots and cook only until zucchini is heated through. Season with tarragon, salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately . Makes 6 servings. *[...]

machine running, pour boiling water through feed tube. Process until chocolate melts, about 45 seconds. Stop once to scrape bowl. Makes 1-1/2 cups (360ml). WHITE BREAD Even cooks who have never made yeast dough find the processor method fast and easy , with virtually certain success on the first try . 1 package yeast (1/4 ounce, 7g) 2 teaspoons sug[...]

steady stream. After dough is formed pr ocess until well mixed, about 40 seconds. Dough will be soft and may stick to sides of bowl. This is normal. Place dough in a floured food storage bag and seal the top. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour . Lightly spray a 9 or 10-inch round baking pan with vegetable oil cooking spray . Punch dough d[...]

1-1/2 cups All Bran cereal (4-1/2 ounces, 130g) 1/2 cup sugar (3-3/4 ounces, 105g) 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk 1/2 stick unsalted butter (2 ounces, 55g), melted 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Fifteen minutes before baking, pr eheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and place rack in center of oven. Spray twelve 1/2-cup (120 ml) muffin cups. Inse[...]

CONFECTIONERS’ SUGAR ICING 1 pound (455g) confectioners’ sugar 4 tablespoons butter (2 ounces,55g), cut into 4 pieces 4 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Insert metal blade, put all ingredients in work bowl and process for 10 seconds. Makes about 2 cups (480ml). CARROT CAKE The fine shredded carr ot in this cake gives it extra moisture and [...]

BROWNIES 2 ounces (60g) unsweetened chocolate squares, br oken in half 1 cup sugar (7 ounces, 200g) 1/3 cup (60ml) hot melted butter or margarine 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (3-1/3 ounces, 95g) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup walnut halves (2 ounces, 60g) Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Gr e[...]

press and seal. Use fingers or fork to crimp decoratively . Reserve. Insert the metal blade. Pulse to break up the brown sugar , 4 – 5 times. Add 1/2 cup flour , oatmeal and sugar to work; pulse 5 times. Add cold butter pieces and nuts, pulse 15 one-sec- ond pulses. T ransfer to a small bowl and work the mixture with fingers until it is lar ge cr[...]

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