Cuisinart FP16DCU, Manual

Page 1: ...3 8L Food Processor FP16DCU ...

Page 2: ...Cuisinart s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen equipment All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long life and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance day after day To learn more about our products visit our website www cuisinart co uk ...

Page 3: ...tting Removing the Large and Small Pushers 11 C Fitting Removing the Blades 12 D Fitting Removing the Discs 13 E Touch Pad Controls 15 Processing Techniques 16 A Chopping Puréeing 16 B Slicing Shredding 18 C Kneading Dough 21 D Troubleshooting 22 Cleaning Maintenance 24 UK Guarantee After Sales Services 25 Recipes 26 ...

Page 4: ...eed Tube Large Pusher Assembly Metal Dough Blade Small and Large Chopping Mixing Blade Reversible Shredding Disc Adjustable Slicing Disc Imm to 6mm Small Bowl 1 1L Medium Bowl 3 1L Large Bowl 3 8L Control Buttons Die Cast Housing Base Storage Box Spatula Stem Adapter ...

Page 5: ...Always store blades and discs out of reach of children where they cannot accidently be touched Keep hands as well as spatulas and other utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing food to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury or damage to the Food Processor Avoid contact with moving parts Never push food down by hand when slicing or shredding Always use pusher Make sure ...

Page 6: ...t off plug inserted into a 13 amp outlet is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely WARNING Polythene bags over the product or packaging may be dangerous To avoid danger of suffocation keep away from babies and children These bags are not toys UK Wiring Instructions Your Cuisinart 3 8L Food Processor includes a BS 13 amp moulded fused mains plug on the supply co...

Page 7: ...A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is dispos...

Page 8: ...lways use the pusher s provided Never push food in with your fingers or use other utensils Only use the spatula when the blade disc is stationary Avoid all contact with moving parts Always wait for the blade disc to stop before removing the pusher s or lid Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning or removing it or any of the attachments Always remove the bowl from the motor b...

Page 9: ... bowl in the large bowl for operation Place the large work bowl over the motor spindle ensuring that the handle of the bowl is positioned to the left of the centre Turn the work bowl in an anti clockwise direction until it locks into position on the housing base N B The work bowl may be stiff during the first few times of use To use the medium bowl place your thumbs in the recesses to align in the...

Page 10: ...ng base hold the handle with your right hand and turn in a clockwise direction to unlock Once you have fitted the selected blade or disc place the lid over the work bowl by positioning it directly over the bowls and push down on the front and back to lock into place Press down here To remove the lid push in both sides of the release button located on the lid interlock and lift up and away to remov...

Page 11: ...stem in the work bowl lid Without this connection the motor will not function To remove the pusher simply lift up and away The large pusher can be locked into place when using the small pusher or processing heavy loads To lock simply pull out the interlock system on the lid as indicated above Small Pusher Secured with a snap fit the small pusher fits inside the large pusher to accommodate ingredie...

Page 12: ...g blade over the work bowl centre hub Line up the markings on the blade hub with the motor shaft and slide down until the blade clicks into position When using the small bowl with all 3 bowls assembled place the stem adapter over the motor shaft and push down Carefully lift and place the small chopping blade over the stem adapter lining up the markings and push down until blade clicks into positio...

Page 13: ...down Choose the desired disc and place it on the stem adapter matching up the opening If using the adjustable slicing disc use the rotating hub and indicator markings to select slicing thickness you can slice between 1 6mm Finger holes are also provided for inserting and removing of this disc If using the reversible shredding disc determine whether the fine or medium side will be used and place do...

Page 14: ...14 Diagram to show what accessories should be used with the multi bowls ...

Page 15: ...large pusher is removed Pulse The pulse button allows you to control the motor operation for shorter periods of time When pressed the motor will run until the button is released The blue LED light will illuminate each time you press the pulse button Use the pulse function at the start of processing a few times before using the ON button to continuously process for a smooth consistency Dough The do...

Page 16: ...tard base for quiche reduce maximum capacity by 470ml IMPORTANT Always ensure the quantities used do not exceed the quantities recommended Overloading may damage the attachments and or appliance A Chopping and Puréeing Use the chopping mixing blade for this technique For best results ensure that the pieces of food you add to the work bowl are approximately the same size i e 2 5cm cubed to achieve ...

Page 17: ...place refer to Instructions for Use Section A B Press the ON button and drop the food through the small feed tube while the machine is running Small foods like garlic can be dropped in whole Large foods like hard cheese should be cut into 2 5cm pieces and added a few pieces at a time This method of processing gives a crushed texture to garlic shallots and onions Hard cheese and coconut will have t...

Page 18: ...beat in more air To make crumbs and crumb crusts Cut or break bread crackers or cookies into 2 5cm pieces and place in work bowl Press the ON button and process continuously until pieces reach the desired texture B Slicing Shredding using the Adjustable Slicing Disc and Reversible Shredding Disc Use the shredding slicing discs for this technique Never put your fingers or a spatula into the feed tu...

Page 19: ...g them in tightly Slice them again and you will obtain long julienne strips To slice cooked meat and poultry The food must be very cold If possible use a piece of food just large enough to fit in the feed tube To make julienne strips of cooked meats such as ham stack slices then roll or fold them double and stand upright in the feed tube wedging in as many rolls as possible This technique works be...

Page 20: ...e Yes Chill Chill Chill Yes No Firm Cheddar Monterey Jack longhorn Swiss Jarlsberg Edam Gouda Provolone Yes Chill Chill Chill Chill Chill Yes Chill Chill Chill Chill Chill Yes Hard Parmesan Romano Pecorino sapsago asiago Yes Room temp Yes No N B To chill put in the freezer for 15 20 minutes or until semi frozen hard to the touch but easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife ...

Page 21: ...and process in equal batches Processing dry ingredients Put the flour in the work bowl with all the other dry ingredients If the recipe calls for herbs oil or solid fats like butter add them with the flour If you require a fine texture add cheese nuts etc here Turn the appliance on and let it run for about 20 seconds Adding liquids All liquid should be added through the small feed tube while the m...

Page 22: ...mum capacity of your food processor Remove half and process in two batches Dough may be too wet If motor speeds up continue processing If not add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until the motor speeds up Process until dough cleans the side of the work bowl Blade doesn t incorporate ingredients Always start the food processor before adding liquid Add liquid in a slow steady stream allowing the dr...

Page 23: ...spoon at a time until dough cleans the inside of the bowl The motor does not start There is a safety interlock to prevent the motor from starting if it is not properly assembled Make sure the work bowl s and work bowl lid are securely locked into position If you are slicing or shredding and the above solution does not work make sure that the food contents in the feed tube are cut below the maximum...

Page 24: ...oof We recommend washing parts in the dishwasher on the top rack Due to intense water heat washing the work bowl s lid and accessories on the bottom rack may cause damage over time Insert the work bowl s and pushers upside down for drainage Take extra care when loading and unloading blades and discs in the dishwasher To simplify cleaning rinse the work bowl s lid pusher assembly and blade or disc ...

Page 25: ...epted for any damage caused in transit The Conair Group Ltd reserves the right to amend terms and specifications without prior notice This guarantee in no way affects your statutory rights UK After Sales Service For further advice on using the appliance contact the Conair Customer Care Line on 0870 240 6902 09 00 to 17 00 Monday to Friday or email your enquiry to support cuisinart co uk If you sho...

Page 26: ...mmus 28 Roasted Garlic Red Pepper Dip 29 Soups Chunky Gazpacho 30 Broccoli Potato Soup 31 Roasted Butternut Squash Soup 32 French Onion Soup 33 Thick Mixed Vegetable Soup 34 Main Courses Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry with Pasta 35 Classic Meatballs 36 Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb 37 Salads Side Dishes Classic Creamy Chicken Salad 38 Classic Coleslaw 39 Sauces Dressings Basil Pesto 40 Simple Tomato ...

Page 27: ...Pastry Choux 47 Shortcrust 48 Sweet Shortcrust 49 Bread Pizza Basic White Bread 50 Pizza Dough 51 Margherita 52 Pesto Cheese Fresh Tomato Pizza 53 Cakes Desserts Apple Frangipane Tart 54 Baked Lemon Cheesecake 55 Carrot Cake 56 Chocolate Brownies 57 ...

Page 28: ...ert the large metal chopping blade into the medium work bowl of the Food Processor Add the chick peas garlic lemon juice and lemon zest and process until chopped With the appliance running gradually add the oil through the small feed tube until well mixed and thickened Serve with pita bread or as a dip for crudités ...

Page 29: ...ven to 190ºC 375ºF Gas Mark 5 Toss garlic cloves in the oil and wrap in foil Place in the centre of the oven and roast for 1 hour Remove from oven and leave to cool Insert the large metal chopping blade into the medium work bowl Add the cooled garlic and process until puréed Scrape the work bowl add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth Chill for 1 hour and serve with crudités or brea...

Page 30: ...until finely chopped Add the spring onion celery and pepper Pulse until roughly chopped Transfer ingredients to a large mixing bowl Add half the tomatoes to the work bowl and process until coarsely chopped Add to mixing bowl Purée remaining tomatoes until smooth With machine running pour in half of the tomato juice through the small feed tube Process until combined Add to the mixing bowl along wit...

Page 31: ...rlic and onion with a pinch of salt and pepper Sauté until softened for about 8 to 10 minutes While the vegetables are cooking add the slicing disc adjusted to 4mm to the large work bowl Slice the potatoes and the broccoli stems using the large feed tube Raise the heat to medium and add the potatoes broccoli stems and a pinch of salt and pepper sauté 2 to 3 minutes and then add the sherry Let the ...

Page 32: ...work bowl Add the onions and replace the lid then pulse to chop about 8 to 10 pulses Put butter into saucepan over medium heat Once the butter is melted add the onions and tsp of salt Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes or until the onions are softened Stir in the brown sugar sauté for an additional 10 minutes Add the ginger and thyme sauté until tender and aromatic about 6 to 8 minutes Add stock roasted squ...

Page 33: ...dium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until the onion is golden brown and softened Add the flour stir over a medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes Remove from the heat and gradually blend in the beef consommé and stock Return to the heat and stir constantly until the soup boils and thickens Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes Cut the bread into 2cm slices Using the medium bowl insert the shreddin...

Page 34: ...s celery and pumpkin Transfer to a separate bowl Remove the slicing disc and place the large chopping blade in the large work bowl With the processor running drop the garlic through the small feed tube and process until finely chopped Add to the leeks Heat the oil in a large saucepan add the leek and garlic and cook over a medium heat until softened Add the sliced vegetables reduce the heat to low...

Page 35: ...ert the slicing disc into the large work bowl and slice the red and yellow pepper using the large feed tube Place the carrots horizontally in the feed tube and slice Remove and set aside Remove the chicken from the freezer place in the large feed tube cut side down and slice then toss in 1 tbsp sesame oil and set aside Combine the cornflour and chicken stock in a small bowl In a large wok or non s...

Page 36: ... water Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl Add the onion parsley bread meat powdered milk and spices to the work bowl Replace the lid and pulse 4 to 6 times and then process until finely chopped Open the lid add the eggs and water then replace lid and pulse until just combined Shape the mixture into balls 2 tablespoons each Arrange them in a single layer in a baking dish...

Page 37: ... in the bowl Liberally rub the lamb with the oil and sprinkle salt and pepper all over the meat Let stand for 30 to 40 minutes Preheat the oven to 200ºC 400ºF Place a 30cm frying pan over medium high heat and add the remaining olive oil When oil is hot and just about smoking add the lamb Brown both sides of the lamb well about 5 minutes either side If oil begins to smoke reduce the heat slightly O...

Page 38: ...mayonnaise 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp freshly ground pepper tsp paprika Insert the large metal chopping blade into the medium work bowl Add the onions and celery replace the lid and pulse to finely chop for about 8 to 10 pulses Add the chicken and pulse about 5 to 6 times to chop Scrape the bowl and add the mayonnaise and seasonings pulse to achieve desired consistency ...

Page 39: ...he onion then replace the lid and process until finely chopped Add the parsley mayonnaise vinegar and seasoning to taste replace the lid and process until combined Transfer the ingredients to a bowl and set aside Insert the shredding disc and shred the carrot and cabbage using firm pressure as you push the ingredients through the large feed tube Add the contents of the work bowl to the mixing bowl...

Page 40: ...g blade into the small work bowl add the Parmesan and garlic and replace the lid and process until finely chopped Add the basil pine nuts and seasoning replace the lid and pulse to combine With the appliance running pour the oil through the small feed tube and process until combined Open the lid and use the spatula to scrape down the bowl and then replace lid and continue to process until smooth ...

Page 41: ...re and cook stirring for 2 3 minutes until the onions begin to soften and the oregano becomes fragrant Add the canned tomatoes with their juices basil wine and seasoning Bring to the boil reduce heat cover and simmer for 45 50 minutes Turn off the heat and leave to cool in the pan for 10 minutes Place the sauce into the large bowl of the processor replace the lid and pulse 15 times for a rustic sa...

Page 42: ...lic cloves While the peppers are roasting cut the remaining pepper into 2 5cm pieces Insert the large metal chopping blade into the medium work bowl Add the shallots replace the lid and pulse to chop remove and reserve Add the raw pepper pieces replace the lid and pulse to roughly chop Place the butter and olive oil together in a large sauté pan over medium heat Once the butter melts add the chopp...

Page 43: ...tard salt and pepper replace lid and process for 90 seconds Place butter in a saucepan over low heat to melt Once the butter is melted turn heat up to bring the butter just to a boil With the machine running slowly drizzle the hot butter through the small feed tube Sauce will thicken to a mayonnaise consistency When all butter has been incorporated add the lemon juice replace the lid and pulse to ...

Page 44: ...shly ground black pepper Insert the large chopping blade into the large work bowl and add the garlic chilli coriander and spring onion Replace the lid and process until finely chopped Remove the lid and scrape down the work bowl using the spatula Add avocados lemon juice olive oil cumin and chilli powder season well replace the lid and process until smooth scraping bowl as necessary Add the tomato...

Page 45: ...l Add the butter peanut butter brown sugar caster sugar and eggs replace the lid and mix together until thoroughly combined Add the flour baking powder bicarbonate of soda and salt replace lid and mix until a soft dough is formed Remove the dough from the work bowl and roll into small balls approximately the size of walnuts Place well apart on a greased baking tray Using a fork press down to form ...

Page 46: ...ion until combined Remove the small pusher and with the appliance running add the milk through the small feed tube until the mixture produces a ball of dough Remove the dough and roll out to approximately 1cm thick Using a 5cm cutter cut into 10 12 rounds Place on a baking tray and brush with the beaten egg Bake for 8 10 minutes or until golden brown Serve warm or cold with butter and jam Variatio...

Page 47: ... water to a saucepan and melt over a medium heat bring to the boil remove from the heat and add mixture to the flour Replace the lid Process until the mixture forms a ball of dough scrape the side as necessary using the spatula Add half the beaten egg mixture remove the lid and pulse to combine then add the remaining egg replace the lid and pulse until combined The pastry should be glossy and of a...

Page 48: ...ium work bowl Add the flour salt butter and lard into the bowl replace lid and process until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs Remove the small pusher and with the appliance running pour in the water gradually through the small feed tube Continue to process until a single ball of dough is formed Wrap the pastry in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes before use ...

Page 49: ...o the medium work bowl Add the flour salt sugar and butter replace the lid and process until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs Remove the small pusher and with the appliance running gradually pour in the egg through the small feed tube and process until a ball of dough is formed Wrap the pastry in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes before use ...

Page 50: ...ensure it is properly kneaded If it feels hard lumpy or uneven continue processing until it feels uniformly soft and pliable Turn dough out onto work surface work into a ball lightly with hands and place into a large polythene bag and leave in a warm place for approximately 1 hours or until doubled in size Remove from the bag knock back and place in 2x 450g well greased loaf tins or 1x 900g well g...

Page 51: ...hrough the small feed tube Once the dough starts to clean the inside of the work bowl and forms a ball process it for 30 seconds to knead it The dough might be slightly sticky Transfer to a clean bowl and cover it with cling film that has been lightly oiled on the side that is facing the dough Leave to rise in a warm place for approximately 45 minutes Place dough on a lightly floured surface and k...

Page 52: ... the large feed tube and pusher Remove and reserve Thinly slice basil leaves and reserve Sprinkle baking sheets with polenta Roll out dough to desired sizes and place on the baking tray Brush edges with olive oil Spread the bases with tomato sauce approximately 100ml for 30cm base and 75ml for 20cm Sprinkle each pizza evenly with basil and cheese and bake for approximately 10 minutes rotating once...

Page 53: ...ss for 15 seconds and leave in the work bowl Insert the shredding disc into the work bowl and shred the Mozzarella and Gruyere using the large feed tube and pusher Transfer the cheeses to a bowl toss to combine and reserve Insert the slicing disc into the large work bowl Place the tomatoes in the small feed tube one at a time and slice using light pressure with the small pusher Place the sliced to...

Page 54: ... in the bowl Pulse until it resembles breadcrumbs Add the soured cream and pulse again until it comes together Turn onto a floured surface and gently knead until a smooth dough is formed Wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for 1 hour Roll the pastry out onto a lightly floured surface to a 30cm circle then transfer to the lined baking sheet and prick all over with a fork Spread the mincemeat...

Page 55: ...process biscuits until they resemble fine breadcrumbs Add the butter and sugar replace the lid and process briefly to combine Press the biscuit mixture into the base of a greased loose bottom 20cm cake tin and chill until firm Place all the remaining ingredients into the large work bowl with the large blade replace lid and process until smooth Pour the mixture over the base in the cake tin and bak...

Page 56: ...by pushing through the large feed tube Remove from the bowl and set aside Insert the large chopping blade into the large work bowl Add all the remaining cake ingredients replace the lid and process until well blended Add the carrot replace the lid and mix together with a pulse action Turn into the cake tin and bake for approximately 1 hour 15 minutes or until the cake springs back when gently pres...

Page 57: ...gs and sugar to the large work bowl replace lid and process until creamy and thickened slightly Add the butter and vanilla essence replace the lid and process until thoroughly combined Sieve the flour cocoa baking powder and salt add to the medium work bowl replace the lid and process with a pulse action until combined Add the walnuts replace the lid and process to combine and turn mixture out int...

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