Cuisinart DLC 8S - Custom 11 Food Processor Cup Service Manual

Pro Custom 11™Food ProcessorINSTRUCTION ANDRECIPE BOOKLETFor your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book car

CHOPPING AND PURÉEING WITH THE METAL BLADE8To chop meat, poultry, fish and seafoodThe food should be very cold, butnot frozen. Cut it into 1-inchpiece

9To chop nutsChop no more than the recommended amount at onetime. (See page 26). Press andrelease the OFF/PULSE lever andcheck frequently to avoid let

TECHNIQUES FOR CHOPPING ANDPURÉEING WITH THE METAL BLADE10PICK UP 4 COLOR PHOTOS FROM FILMTo make mayonnaiseYou can make foolproof home-made mayonnais

11To whip creamProcessor whipped cream holdsits shape very well. It is good fordecoration or as a topping forgingerbread, berries and otherdesserts.Ch

The Pro Custom 11™ FoodProcessor can mix and kneaddough in a fraction of the time ittakes to do it by hand. You willget perfect results every time ify

13Processing dry ingredientsPut the flour and other dry ingredients in the work bowl. Ifthe recipe calls for herbs, oil orsolid fats like butter, add

TECHNIQUES FOR KNEADING YEASTDOUGH WITH THE DOUGH BLADE14Nub of dough forms.Dough is too dry.Dough is too wet and sticky.Problems and Solutions with B

15Motor stops• If using large feed tube cover,the pusher assembly may havecome unlocked. Push down pusher sleeve to lock it into placeand continue pro

PREPARING FOOD FORSLICING AND SHREDDING16Round fruits and vegetablesBefore processing onions,apples and other large, roundfruits and vegetables, trim

17the top piece into wedges to fitthe feed tube. The 2mm SlicingDisc or the optional 1mm SlicingDisc is excellent for slicing cabbage for coleslaw.If

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSAlways follow these safety precautions when using this appli-ance.Getting Ready1. Read all instructions.2. Blades are sharp. Handl

PRACTICING SLICING AND SHREDDING181. Insert a slicing or shreddingdisc, put the cover with largefeed tube on the work bowl andinsert the prepared food

REMOVING SLICED ORSHREDDED FOOD19Before you do anything, wait forthe disc to stop spinningWhen it does, remove the coverfirst. Hold the pusher assembl

SLICING AND SHREDDINGTECHNIQUES20Small, round fruits and vegetablesFor large berries, radishes andmushrooms, trim the ends flatwith a knife. Insert th

21wide at one end and narrow atthe other—carrots, celery orscallions—cut them in half andpack in pairs, one wide end up,one narrow end up.French-cut g

Cooked meat and poultryThe food must be very cold. Ifpossible, use a chunk of food justlarge enough to fit the feed tube.To make julienne strips of ha

SLICING AND SHREDDINGCHEESE23Firm Cheeses like Swiss and CheddarCut the cheese into pieces to fit the feed tube. Put it in thefreezer until it is semi

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION24IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEMMost problems with the foodprocessor are easily solved.Provided are some possible problems and their solu

25Chopping certain foods mayscratch or cloud the work bowl.Among them are ice, wholespices and oils, like wintergreen.If you like to prepare your owns

RECIPESTIP: Use the Compact Cover for added convenience when your recipe calls for chopping, mixing, puréeing orkneading. It is particularly useful wh

27APPETIZERSGuacamoleServe with tortillas or crisp vegetables. For a less pungent taste, use flat-leaf parsley instead of cilantro.INGREDIENTS1 large

CONTENTSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSTHE PARTS 2PRACTICING WITH FOOD 4REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD 5CHOPPING, PURÉEING & MIXING WITH METAL BLADE 6TO CHOP RAW FR

28Cheese CoinsThese tender and flavorful appetizers are easy tomake, convenient to serve, and they can be refrigeratedor frozen.INGREDIENTS8 ounces Ch

SOUPS29Chunky GazpachoThis refreshing cold soup can be ready in less than 10 minutes. You may serve it at once, but itimproves with chilling.INGREDIEN

30Lentil SoupThis hearty winter soup is a meal on its own, accompanied by crusty bread and a salad.INGREDIENTS8 ounces lentils1 garlic clove, peeled1/

MEATS AND FISH31Meatloaf For a spicier meat loaf, add a few drops of Tabascosauce and a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.INGREDIENTS1 small onion, qua

32Chicken and Vegetable Stir-FryStir-frying and the food processor are a most effective combination for putting a meal on the tablein no time.INGREDIE

33Crab CakesThese delicate seafood cakes are perfect with drinks.If you’re feeling festive, substitute cooked lobstermeat for half of the crabmeat.ING

34VEGETABLESMashed PotatoesThe shredding disc processes cooked potatoes tothe right texture. Be careful not to overprocess whenyou mix them with the o

35Shredded Carrots and ZucchiniBecause shredded vegetables cook so quickly, all their natural flavor and crispness is preserved. INGREDIENTS3 medium c

36Creamy Cole SlawCole slaw only takes minutes to prepare when youdon’t have to slice the cabbage by hand.INGREDIENTS1/4 cup loosely packed parsley le

SAUCES37PestoA classic pasta sauce from Italy. One cup is enoughfor 1 pound of pasta. It’s also good on boiled potatoes or in soups.INGREDIENTS4 ounce

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38Classic Mayonnaise with Cooked EggsAdding oil very slowly is essential for the mayon-naise emulsion – the hole in the pusher adds the oilat just the

P ASTRY39Basic PastryThis is the basic dough for pies, tarts and quiches.INGREDIENTS2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour2 sticks very cold unsalted butter, cu

BREADS, COFFEE CAKE AND PIZZA40Corn BreadThis a particularly moist and flavorful corn breadwhich is best served warm.INGREDIENTS4 tablespoons butter1

41Use sharp knife to cut rolled dough into 3/4-inchslices. Place slices in pan, cut side up, and let riseuntil doubled in size.Preheat oven to 375°F.

43Fudgy BrowniesThese easy-to-make brownies are always a favoritein lunch boxes or for after school snacks.INGREDIENTS4 ounces unsweetened chocolate1-

42Oil 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 unfo

44Chocolate Chip Oatmeal CookiesToasted nuts and oatmeal make these cookies goodfor you as well as delicious.INGREDIENTS3/4 cup quick-cooking oatmeal1

45Cream Cheese FrostingThis quick, easy frosting is delicious on carrot cake,but it is also good on many other cakes.INGREDIENTS1/2 pound cream cheese

W ARRANTYCUISINART®PRO CUSTOM 11™FOOD PROCESSOR LIMITEDTHREE-YEAR WARRANTY ONTHE ENTIRE MACHINE.FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON MOTORThis warranty supersed

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Your Cuisinart®Pro Custom 11™Food Processor is a compact andversatile appliance that chops,minces, shreds, grates, slices,blends, purées, emulsifies,

Try chopping some practice foodsbefore you process food to eat. A zucchini or potato is a goodchoice. First cut into 1-inchpieces.Insert the metal bla

Before you do anything, wait forthe blade to stop spinning.Once it does, remove the coverfirst. You can remove the coverand pusher assembly in one ope

CHOPPING AND PURÉEING WITH THE METAL BLADETo chop raw fruits and vegetablesCut the food into 1-inch pieces.You get a more even chop whenall pieces are

To chop hard food like garlic,hard cheeseSmall foods like garlic can bedropped in whole. Larger foodslike hard cheese should be cutinto 1-inch pieces.