Cuisinart DLC-1 Troubleshooting, Recipes, Cleaning And Storage, Food is unevenly chopped, Steamer

TROUBLESHOOTING

Motor doesn't start or blade doesn't rotate.

•Check that plug is securely inserted into outlet.

•Check that Prep Bowl and cover are securely locked into place.

•Be sure to press only one speed- control lever at a time.

Food is unevenly chopped.

•Either you are chopping too much food at one time, or the pieces are not small enough. Try cutting food into smaller pieces of even size and processing a smaller amount per batch.

Food is chopped too fine or is watery.

•The food is overprocessed. Use brief pulses, or process for less time.

Food collects on Prep Bowl cover or sides of Prep Bowl.

•You may be processing too much food. Turn machine off. When blade stops rotating, remove cover, and clean bowl and lid with spatula.

Food hangs up on blade.

•You may be processing too much food. Carefully remove blade. Remove food from blade with spatula, and start over again.

CLEANING AND STORAGE:

To simplify cleaning, rinse the Prep Bowl, cover and blade immediately after use, so that food won't dry onto them. Wash Blade Assembly, Sheath, Prep Bowl, cover and spatula in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry. Wash the blade carefully.

Avoid leaving it in soapy water where it may disappear from sight.

If you have a dishwasher, you can wash the Prep Bowl, cover, Blade Assembly and spatula on the upper shelf. Insert the Prep Bowl upside-down and the cover right-side up. Put the blade and spatula in the cutlery basket. Unload the dishwasher carefully to avoid contact with the sharp blade. Wipe the motor base clean with a damp sponge or cloth. Dry it immediately. Never submerge the motor base or

the plug in water or other liquid.

The Mini-Prep®stores neatly on the countertop in a minimum of space. When it is not in use, be sure to leave it unplugged. The hidden cord storage underneath the motor base will help to keep excess cord off the countertop. Store the unit assembled to prevent loss of parts. Store the blades as you would sharp knives–-out of the reach of children.

The Mini-Prep®is intended for HOUSE-HOLD USE ONLY. Any service other than cleaning and normal user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized Cuisinart® Service Representative.

RECIPES

BABY FOOD*

Puréed Vegetables, Fruit, Meat or Poultry may be prepared by using the following model recipe for Tiny Tender Peas.

Foods may be cooked in a microwave oven, saucepan or steamed in a steamer basket. Some additional water is added

for each of the various cooking methods.

Model Recipe:

1/2 cup (5 ounces, 140g) frozen peas 3 tablespoons hot water (to purée)

Microwave Oven

Place frozen peas in microwave-safe container, and cover with plastic wrap. Cook at 100% power for 5 minutes, stirring once. Let stand covered for 60 seconds.

Saucepan

Place peas and 1/4 cup water in saucepan. Bring to full boil over medium heat, separating with fork. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about

3 minutes. Drain.

Steamer

Fill saucepan with 1 inch of water. Place steamer basket in saucepan and add peas. Bring to full boil. Separate peas with fork. Let steam for 5 minutes.

Insert blade using SHARP edge. Add peas with the 3 tablespoons hot water. Run at HI speed to purée, about 60 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Run at HI speed again until peas are completely puréed, about 30 seconds.

Makes about 1/2 cup (5 oz., 140g) puréed peas.

Note: For very stringy vegetables such as asparagus, press cooked puréed vegetables through a sieve before using.

*Always consult with your physician to know which foods are best for your baby.

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