Cuisinart DLC-8S manual Large fruits like pineapple and cantaloupe

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Round fruits and vegetables Before processing onions, apples and other large, round fruits and vegetables, trim them with a knife. Cut the bottom ends flat, to make the food lie stable on the disc.

Place the food in the feed tube, flat side down. Position it as far left as possible, to prevent it from tilting when being processed.

Choose fruits that are firm and not too ripe. Always remove large hard pits and seeds from fruits before processing. Seeds from citrus fruits need not be removed. You may remove the rind before slicing or shredding, or leave the rind on.

Whole peppers are an exception Remove the stem and cut the stem end flat. Remove the core and scoop out the seeds. Leave the end opposite the stem whole, to keep the structure stiff. This ensures round, even slices.

Large fruits like pineapple and cantaloupe

Cut them in half and remove the seeds or core. If necessary, cut the halves into smaller pieces to fit the feed tube. Remember to cut the ends flat.

Cabbage and iceberg lettuce Turn the head on its side and slice off the top and bottom, leaving a center section about

3 inches deep. Remove the core and cut the center section into wedges to fit the feed tube. Remove the core from the bottom piece and cut it and

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Contents Pro Custom 11 Food Processor Operation CleaningGetting Ready Make sure motor hasN T E N T S With Metal BladeE P a R T S Pick UP Color Film HereCompact cover with cap for chopping/baking Machine includesWork bowl Cover with a large feed tube Plastic dough bladeA C T I C I N G W I T H F O O D Pick UP 4 Color Photos From FilmM O V I N G P R O C E S S E D F O O D To chop raw fruits and vegetables To chop parsley and other fresh herbs Make sure the small cap is in place before usingTo chop hard food like garlic, hard cheese To disassemble Compact CoverTo chop meat, poultry, fish and seafood To purée meat, poultry, fish and seafoodTo chop nuts To make peanut butter and other nut buttersTo make mayonnaise To beat egg whitesThis describes the general To whip creamTo make pastry To make cake mixMeasuring the flour Using the right bladeMachine capacity Proofing the yeast Kneading bread dough Seconds Adding liquids RisingDough doesn’t clean inside of work bowl R K N E a D I N G Y E a S T T H E D O U G H B L a D EBlade rises in work bowl Motor stops Dough doesn’t riseBaked bread too heavy Large fruits like pineapple and cantaloupe If the fruit or vegetable doesn’t fit 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 You can load the feed tubeM O V I N G S L I C E D O R R E D D E D F O O D 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 Small, round fruits and vegetablesSmall amounts of food French-cut green beans I C I N G M E a T a N D P O U L T R Y Frankfurters, salami and other sausagesI C I N G a N D S H R E D D I N G E E S E ChillFirm Cheeses like Swiss and Cheddar Carrot, or similar food falls over in feed tube D I T I O N a L I N F O R M a T I O NIs running If necessary, use a brush Always insert metal blade C I P E S CapacityP E T I Z E R S GuacamoleBlue Cheese and Pecan Spread Cheese Coins Ounces Cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch piecesU P S Chunky GazpachoLeek and Potato Soup/Vichyssoise Lentil Soup Spilt Pea SoupA T S a N D F I S H MeatloafChili Pounds boneless/skinless chicken breasts Cut vertically into 3 slabsUse metal blade to finely chop garlic and ginger Crab Cakes G E T a B L E S Mashed PotatoesPotatoes au Gratin Shredded Carrots and Zucchini Sliced Tomatoes on Shredded LettuceSeconds to combine. Remove metal blade L a D SCreamy Cole Slaw Shredded Carrot SaladNo-Cook Cranberry-Orange Relish U C E SPesto Mexican SalsaClassic Mayonnaise with Cooked Eggs Pastry CreamChocolate Sauce This is the basic dough for pies, tarts and quiches S T R YBasic Pastry Fruit Tart VariationFilling Cup light brown sugar Corn BreadCoffee Cake Cup pecansPackage dry yeast Cup warm water Tablespoon sugar White BreadWe used unbleached all-purpose flour and had great results Basic Pizza DoughS S E R T S Fudgy BrowniesApple Pie Pizza in a Hurry Tomato Pizza SauceChocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Carrot CakeAs necessary Cream Cheese FrostingPear Frozen Yogurt Banana-Apple SherbetPertinent to the product’s return R R a N T YOr owners Us atIB-4274A