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Food Processor DLC-XP
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15. This processor is UL listed for household and commercial IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS use. Use it only for food preparation as described in this book. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions 16. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism. should always be followed including these. 17. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. operating appliance. 2. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. 18. Maximum rating of 6.0 amperes is based o
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6. The slicing disc is on the edge of one of the long sides of the heavy-duty motor that handles high volume processing with foam block; the shredding disc is on the other side. Two ease. The DLC-X Plus is a true workhorse, capable of mixing, additional slicing discs are on the edge of one of the short slicing, shredding, and chopping batch after batch of the heaviest sides of the foam block. Slide them out of their grooves ingredients without stalling. Expert engineering guarantees reli- WITH G
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Round Fruits and THE PARTS Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14 Whole Peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14 ® The Cuisinart DLC-X Plus food processor, a compact and If it Doesn’t Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14 versatile appliance, has a large feed tube that is easy to use. Cabbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14 The machine chops, minces, shreds, grates, slices,
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Both the metal blade and the dough blade have locking See page 5 for complete instructions on connecting the devices that prevent heavy, sticky mixtures from driving the detachable stem to a slicing or shredding disc. blade upward on the shaft. See page 5 for details. Place the cover on the bowl, with the feed tube at the rear, Each slicing disc has a long blade that makes beautiful whole slightly to the right of rear center. The locking devices on the slices with no torn edges. In addition to s
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The pusher assembly slides over the feed tube on the The disc and stem assembly can now be inserted in the processor cover. A downward push locks it into position. work bowl. When you are using the metal blade or the dough blade, move Note the shape outlined on top of the disc, which matches the the slide lock on the back of the pusher assembly to the locked shape of the motor shaft. Place the disc over the motor shaft, position. Push down the large pusher to lock it. Now you can lining up the
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There are two levers on the base of the machine. They give PRACTICING WITH FOOD After trying continuous operation with the ON lever and pulsing with you fingertip control of processing. the PULSE/OFF lever, practice with some food. A raw zucchini or potato is a good choice. Cut it in 2 inch (5 cm) pieces. For continuous processing, use the ON lever, at the left. Press Insert the metal blade and put the pieces in the work bowl. it to start the motor. To turn the motor off, press the PULSE/ Put o
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REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD CHOPPING AND PURÉEING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Before you do anything, wait for the blade or disc to stop THE METAL BLADE spinning. When it does, remove the cover first. Never try to To chop raw fruits and vegetables remove the cover and the work bowl together; this can damage the work bowl. You can set the cover on your work surface First cut the food into 2 inch (5 cm) pieces. You get a more upside down, to minimize drips and spills. even chop when all pieces are approxim
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To chop parsley and other fresh herbs the cover and add the remaining vegetable pieces. Replace The herbs, the work bowl and the metal blade must all be thor- cover and continue processing. oughly clean and dry. Remove stems from the herbs. Add the • When making soup, you will often want to purée vegetables leaves to the bowl and process until they are chopped as finely that have cooked in liquid. Don’t add liquid to the work bowl as you want. The more herbs you chop at a time, the finer tex- –
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CHOPPING NUTS, MAKING FLAVORED BUTTER AND DIPS Next, add the butter and process until smooth. Add any liquid ingredients last, while the processor is running, and process THE METAL BLADE only long enough to blend. To chop nuts To make cheese spreads and flavored dips Chop up to 4 cups (16 ounces, 1L) of nuts at a time, pressing Process exactly as you would for flavored butters. Use sour and releasing the PULSE/OFF lever and checking frequently cream, crème fraiche or soft cheese – at room tempe
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To whip cream MAKING CRUMBS, CRUMB CRUSTS, PASTRY AND Processor whipped cream is best for decorations or as a top- QUICK BREADS ping for gingerbread, berries or other desserts. Because no air is incorporated into it during processing, it will hold its shape THE METAL BLADE very well, although it will not whip to a consistency as light and To make bread or cracker crumbs fluffy as that obtained by methods that beat air into the cream. Cut or break the bread or crackers into pieces and put them
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the work bowl is clean and dry. Then set them aside until • Is rich and sticky. needed. (Always use sugar when chopping lemon peel; see • Does not clean the inside of the work bowl. page 8.) • Requires less kneading after the ingredients are mixed. Put dry ingredients like flour, salt and leavening in the work Although 30 seconds is usually sufficient, 60 to 90 seconds bowl and process with the metal blade for 5 seconds to gives better results if the machine does not slow down. mix them. Remove
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Proofing the yeast Rising The expiration date is marked on the package. It is usually, but Put the dough in a large, lightly floured, plastic bag, squeeze not always, reliable. To be sure your yeast is active, dissolve it out all the air, and close the end with a wire twist, allowing in a small amount of warm liquid (about 1/3 cup for one pack- space for the dough to rise. age of dry yeast). If the recipe calls for a sweetener like sugar Or put the ball of dough in a large bowl coated with soft
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If motor speeds up, continue processing. If not, add more Soft dough or liquid leaks onto base of food processor: flour – 1 tablespoon at a time – until motor speeds up. • Always start processor before adding liquid and add Process until dough cleans side of work bowl. liquid only as dry ingredients absorb it. Dough is too dry: Blade doesn’t incorporate ingredients: • While machine is running, add water – 1 tablespoon at • Always start processor before adding liquid. Add liquid in a time – unt
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Baked bread too heavy: Be sure the small pusher is locked and the slide lock on the • Next time, feel dough to be sure it is uniformly soft, large pusher is unlocked. Slide the pusher assembly over the pliable and slightly sticky before setting it aside to rise. feed tube and push the sleeve down to lock it into place. Let dough fully double in bulk in bowl or bag, punch it Apply pressure to the pusher while pressing down on the down, then let it double again after it has been shaped. PULSE/OFF
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To slice small round fruits and vegetables Press down with the small pusher while pressing down on the For large berries, radishes and mushrooms, use this proce- PULSE/OFF lever, until the food is sliced. dure. Trim the opposite ends flat with a knife. Insert them through the feed tube, standing each piece on a flat end. You To prepare French-cut green beans can fill the tube to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top. The Trim fresh green beans to 4-inch (10 cm) lengths. Stack them bottom layer give
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To slice cooked meat and poultry Place the food in the pusher, one flat side down. Position it in In general, the food must be very cold. If possible, use a single the tube as far left as possible, to prevent it from tilting. Make chunk of food just large enough to fit the feed tube. To make sure the small pusher is locked and the slide lock on the julienne strips of ham, bologna or luncheon meat, stack slices sleeve is unlocked. Slide the pusher assembly over the feed of them. Then roll them or
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MAKING BABY FOOD PROCESSING CHEESE The food processor ends concern about Find the name of the cheese you additives or preservatives in your baby’s want to process in a box below. diet. When you prepare the food For processing information, check yourself, you know exactly what’s in it. the box under the appropriate disc at right. Process enough for several meals at one time and freeze in serving-size SOFT CHEESES YES NO NO portions. You can process as little as Brie, Camembert, temperatur
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Always use a dry bowl for chopping. Process small, hard ingre- bowl upside down. Remember where you place sharp blades dients like garlic and ginger root first. Then proceed to the larg- and discs, and unload the dishwasher carefully. er solid ingredients like onion or peppers. Always add the hard- To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover, pusher est solid ingredient first and go on to the softer ones. assembly and blade or disc immediately after use so food Generally, you should do the
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To clean the inside of the detachable stem, slide the stem A few pieces of food remain on top of the slicing or shredding release button on the side up as far as it will go and hold it disc: there as you run water through the stem. • This is normal. Cut the remaining bits by hand or save them in a plastic bag for later use. Vegetable scraps can be IMPORTANT: Never store any blade or disc on the motor puréed for soups or used to thicken sauces or stews. In shaft. No blade or disc should be placed
