Cuisinart CYM-100, Instruction And Recipe Booklet

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Finished Yogurt and Taste

We recommend checking consistency of yogurt during the 

fermentation process to avoid over-culturing. Begin checking yogurt 

on the earlier side of the recommended time range. 
Yogurt should have some body and be slightly firm when fully 

fermented. 
Always stir yogurt before serving.
Yogurt starts to over-culture when whey begins to separate. Yogurt is 

over-cultured when curds and whey have completely separated.
More time can always be added to under-cultured yogurt, even if it 

has been through the cooling cycle. However, once over-cultured, 

yogurt is no longer edible.
Longer fermentation times will produce a tangier yogurt, but also aid 

in thickening.
Strain yogurt overnight using a strainer lined with a coffee filter, for 

an ultra-rich and thick treat.
Do not consume any yogurt that smells, looks or tastes displeasing.
We recommend using whole milk for making yogurt, and avoiding 

ultra-pasteurized milk. Fuller-fat milks produce thicker yogurts.
When adding a flavor to yogurt, we recommend waiting until 6 hours 

after the cooling process has begun. Flavors can also be added to 

individual portions as needed instead of to the entire batch.
Certain flavors may shorten the shelf life of yogurt. Fruit mix-in 

flavors last longer and are better added to the entire batch, while 

sweeter syrups are best added to individual portions.

TROUBLESHOOTINg 

Q: Why is the consistency of my yogurt so thin?
A:

  To thicken the consistency of your yogurt you can heat the milk 

first on a stove or add a thickening agent like dry milk or gelatin. 

See the Tips and Hints section for more information.

A:

  Fermentation may not have been long enough.

A:

  Culture was damaged.

Q:  Why did my yogurt curdle?
A:

  Yogurt has been over-fermented. Reduce fermentation time and  

begin checking yogurt on the earlier side of the recommended  

time range.

A:

  Culture was damaged.

CLEANINg AND MAINTENANCE 

Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before you start 

cleaning it.
Cleaning Accessories and Housing/Base:

Rinse the yogurt container, yogurt container lid and housing lid 

immediately after each use so food doesn’t dry on them. All can be 

washed with warm soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher.
Wipe the housing/base clean with a damp sponge or cloth. Dry it 

immediately. Never submerge the base or the plug in water or other 

liquids.

Storage

The Cuisinart Electronic Yogurt Maker stores neatly on the 

countertop in a minimum of space. When it is not in use, store the 

unit assembled to prevent loss of parts. 
The Cuisinart Electronic Yogurt Maker is intended for HOUSEHOLD 

USE ONLY. Any service other than cleaning and normal user 

maintenance should be performed by an authorized Cuisinart Service 

Representative.