User manual CUISINART DLC3E

[. . . ] Equipped with a powerful reversible motor, it gets through all the operations in a few seconds. According to its rotation direction, the blade allows you to chop or to grind foods. In order to avoid any risk of injury when unpacking the appliance, we recommend to handle the blade with utmost care. Never touch the metal parts and always hold the blade by its central hub. [. . . ] Adding liquids: You can add liquids such as water, oil or flavours while the appliance is operating. To this end pour the liquid through one of the two openings of the lid. Grinding Proceed accordingly for hard foods: press the touch-pad control by pulses, and see that the foods fall back on the bottom of the bowl at each stop. For a finer texture, press and maintain the touch-pad control during several seconds ­ up to 20 sec. Do not overfill the preparation bowl in order to avoid irregular results and useless stress for the motor. iMPORTANT · We recommend you to hold the appliance with one hand when it is in operation, in order to prevent it from moving. Always wait until the blade has stopped rotating before removing the lid. To prevent the blade from falling when you empty the bowl, we recommend you to hold it while placing a finger on the blade shaft, or while maintaining it from below (by placing a finger in the opening provided for the motor shaft). Must be well chilled Must be well chilled Must be properly dried Must be soft Press and release several times to break into pieces, then allow to run to grind Must be well chilled but not frozen, cut into pieces of equal size. Do not fill the mini-processor bowl completely in order to avoid uneven results and unnecessary stress on the motor. Seal them in an airtight bag; they will keep in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. ) first use the chop mode to thicken the preparation then, to bind the mixture, use the grind mode while adding the liquid very gradually through the drip-feed spout. When buying ingredients, select whole spices and grind them as needed using your mini processor to maximize the aromas and flavours. To preserve the flavours of whole spices, use airtight jars that have a rubber gasket. To make whipped cream quickly, pour a little cold cream into the bowl of the mini processor and press the chop button for 40 seconds. The mini processor lets you create quick, flavourful purees for your children: use the chop mode to mix vegetables and meats or vegetables and fish, and grind mode to emulsify with melted butter, olive oil or cream. For better mixing, add the liquid ingredients only once the appliance is running. Make sure the safety interlock on the lid is engaged properly onto the back of the mini processor. [. . . ] Do not leave the blade on the motor shaft when the appliance is not in use. In order to avoid damage to the mechanism, do not put the appliance away with the lid completely closed. Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or if it shows apparent traces of damage. Stop immediately using the appliance if the cord is damaged and have the power cable replaced by a professional. [. . . ]