Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB manual Techniques for Chopping and Puréeing with the Metal Blade

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To prevent the blade from falling from the work bowl onto your hand when empty- ing the work bowl, use one of the following methods:

Be sure your hands are dry. Grab the blade hub, and remove the metal blade before tilting the bowl, using a spatula to scrape off any food. Then carefully lift the blade out of the work bowl. Or insert your finger through the hole in the bottom of the work bowl, grip- ping the blade from the bottom, and grip the outside of the work bowl with your thumb. Or hold the blade in place with your finger or spatula while pouring out food.

TECHNIQUES FOR CHOPPING AND PURÉEING WITH THE METAL BLADE

To chop raw fruits and vegetables

First cut the food into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces. You get a more even chop when all pieces are about the same size. Put no more than the recommended amount of food into the work bowl (see table inside front cover). Lock the cover in place. Press the PULSE button at the rate of 1 second on, 1 second off, until the food is coarsely chopped. For more finely chopped results, hold the PULSE button, letting the machine run continuously until the desired consistency has been reached. Check frequently to avoid overprocessing. Use the spatula to scrape down the sides of the work bowl if necessary.

To purée fruits and cooked vegetables First, cut the food into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces. You get a smoother purée faster when all pieces are about equal in size.

Put no more than the recommended 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 but- ton and process continuously until food is puréed. (NOTE: Cooked potatoes are an exception to this procedure. They develop a gluey texture when processed with the metal blade.)

When making soup, you will want to purée vegetables that have been cooked in liquid. Don’t add the liquid to the work bowl, just the cooked vegetables; remove vegetables with a slotted spoon. They will purée faster and smoother without liquid. Then add just enough liquid to make the purée pourable, return to the soup liquid and stir to combine.

To dislodge food

Occasionally, a piece of food may become wedged between the blade and the work bowl. If this happens, unplug the machine, remove the cover, lift the blade out carefully and remove the wedged piece. Empty the bowl, reinsert the blade and lock the cover and pusher into place. Press the ON button and drop the food pieces through the small feed tube opening while the machine is run- ning. After adding a cupful this way, add the remaining food to the bowl and process in the usual manner.

To chop hard foods

To chop hard food like garlic and hard cheese, assemble the unit, remove the small pusher, press the ON button and drop the food through the small feed tube while the machine is running. Small foods like gar- lic can be dropped in whole. Large foods like hard cheese should be cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces. This method of process- ing minces garlic, shallots and onions. Hard cheese and coconut will have the same texture as if they had been hand grated.

IMPORTANT: Never try to process cheese that is too hard to cut with a knife. You may damage the blade or the machine.

To chop parsley and other fresh herbs The herbs, the work bowl and the metal chopping blade must all be thoroughly clean and dry. Remove stems from herbs. Add leaves to bowl and process, using the PULSE button until chopped as fine as desired. The more herbs you chop at a time, the finer chop you can obtain. If completely dry when chopped, parsley and other herbs will keep for at least 4-5 days, stored in an airtight bag in the refrigerator. They may be frozen for months, stored in an airtight container or bag.

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Contents DLC-2009CHB Food Capacity Recommended work bowl capacity for various foodsImportant Unpacking Instructions Contents Getting Ready OperationGeneral Introduction Disc Operation Blade OperationOn Continuous Machine FunctionsTechniques for Chopping and Puréeing with the Metal Blade To chop meat, poultry and seafood To beat egg whites Whole peppers are an exception Round fruits and vegetablesLarge fruits like pineapple Cabbage and iceberg lettuceLong fruits and vegetables Remove the slicing or shredding discSmall amounts of food French-cut green beansCooked meat and poultry Uncooked meat and poultrySalami and other sausages Machine capacity Using the right bladeMeasuring the flour Proofing the yeastKneading sweet dough Kneading bread doughRising Shaping, finishing and bakingIf soft dough or liquid leaks onto base of food processor If dough doesn’t clean inside of work bowlIf motor stops If dough doesn’t riseCleaning and Storage For Your Safety Before Returning Your Cuisinart Product Recipe Notes RecipesAppetizers Fresh Tomato and Corn SalsaGreek Spread Creamy Guacamole Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper SpreadSpinach, Feta and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms Turkey Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Pinwheels Hummus Gazpacho SoupsButternut Squash Soup with Leeks Caramelized Five Onion Soup Vegetarian Potato and Split Pea Soup Basic Mayonnaise Sauces and DressingsPesto Tartar SauceSun-Dried Tomato Tapenade Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Simple Tomato SauceChocolate Sauce with Variations Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing Cup walnut halves, shells removed Shredded Carrot Salad with Honey-Ginger DressingPounds carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces Cup golden raisinsCapered Tuna Spread Lemony Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Creamy Chèvre and Peppercorn DressingCup extra virgin olive oil Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette Breads Challah BraidCup unsalted butter, melted Pecan Sticky Buns Sesame Dinner Rolls Stollen Cheese BreadCup slivered almonds, divided also used in filling Cup raisinsCup plus 1 tablespoon nonfat milk Cup powdered sugarClassic Cuisinart Wheat Bread Classic Cuisinart White BreadPackage active dry yeast Teaspoons granulated sugar ¹⁄ ³ Package active dry yeast Tablespoon granulated sugar ¹⁄ ³Pizza Dough Package active dry yeast Teaspoon granulated sugarCup warm water 105-115F Cup granulated sugar Cranberry-Orange BreadCarrot-Raisin Muffins Lowfat Banana Nut BreadMocha-Pecan Coffee Cake ¹⁄ ³ Cup walnut halves, shells removed Strips orange zestCup firmly packed dark brown sugar Jalapeño Cornbread Cilantro-Lime Butter Almond-Pear BreadTo make bread Variations Popovers with VariationsFrench Cut Green Beans with Shallots SidesGlazed Carrots Pounds carrots, peeled, cut to fit feed tube verticallyPotato and Leek Gratin Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Twice Baked Potatoes Chili Lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple and Zucchini EntréesGreek Burgers with Feta and Olive Tapenade Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Onion and Dried Plum Stuffing Salmon and Pesto Potatoes Pesto, Cheese and Fresh Tomato Pizza PizzaDesserts Hazelnut Butter CookiesLemon Ginger Biscotti Cup almond toffee bits such as Heath brand Makes 16 browniesDouble Chocolate Chunk Cookies Peach Melba Crisp Apple Kuchen Basic Cheesecake Double Chocolate Variation Basic Flaky Pastry DoughDeep Dish Pear and Apple Pie Page Page IB-8044 Version no DLC2009CHB IB-8044

DLC-2009CHB specifications

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