Cuisinart CVR-1000, IB-8463A User Manual

INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET

Recipe

Booklet

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Cuisinart® Vertical Rotisserie

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

CVR-1000

IB-8463A

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of re,
electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs.

3. Use this appliance only as described
in this manual. Other uses not
recommended may cause re,
electric shock or personal injury.

4. This product is intended for household
use only.

5. To protect against electric shock, do
not immerse unit, plug or cord in water
or spray with liquids.

6. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.

7. Unplug from the outlet when not in
use, when moving from one location
to another, and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off
parts.

8. To disconnect the appliance, grip the
plug and pull it from the wall outlet.
Never pull by the cord.

9. Do not operate the appliance in the
presence of explosives and/or
ammable fumes.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Do not operate the appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, if the product
malfunctions, or if it is dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.

12. The use of attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer
may be hazardous.

13. Do not use outdoors.

14. Do not let cord hang over edge
of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.

15. Extreme caution must be used when
moving appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.

16. Use extreme caution when removing
tray or disposing of hot grease.

17. Do not clean with metal scouring
pads. Pieces can break off the pad
and touch electrical parts, creating a
risk of electric shock.

18. Place the unit on a dry level surface.

19. Do not operate if the housing is

removed or damaged.

20. A loose t between the AC outlet

(receptacle) and plug may cause
overheating and a distortion of the
plug. Contact a qualied electrician to
replace loose or worn outlet.

21. This appliance is designed to be

freestanding only, and should not be
recessed or built in (fully recessed).

22. Locate the unit away from direct

sunlight and sources of heat (stove,
heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight
will affect/alter the outside color of
the appliance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock or personal injury, unplug
or disconnect the appliance from the
power supply before servicing.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

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SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord. Longer extension
cords may be used if care is exercised.
If a long extension cord is used, the
marked electrical rating of the extension
cord must be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance, and
the longer cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the counter top
or tabletop where it can be tripped over
or pulled on by children.

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards.............. 2

Special Cord Set Instructions .......3

Introduction ..................... 3

Features & Accessories ............ 4

Control Panel .................... 5

Assembling Your Rotisserie . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating Instructions ............. 6

Cooking with Accessories .......... 7

Cleaning ........................8

Warranty ........................ 9

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug will t
into a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not t fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not t,
contact a qualied electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.

IMPOR TANT

Never operate rotisserie without
chrome insert in place.

WARNING

RIS K OF FIRE OR EL ECT RIC SH OCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

INTRODUCTION

Cuisinart is about to change the way
you cook some of your favorite foods.
Once you vertically rotisserie your first
chicken, you’ll never go back! Juices
get locked in and fat drains off.
Designed to efficiently cook and
evenly brown everything from roasts
to vegetables to shish kebabs, this is
a countertop cooker you are going

to love.

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FEATURES &
ACCESSORIES

1. Vented To p

Automatically releases
heat and steam.

2. Heating Element (not shown)

Located on back wall of interior.

3. Door Handle

Stays cool to the touch.

4. Wide Base with Nonslip Feet

Keeps rotisserie balanced
and securely in place.

5. Control Panel

See details and instructions
on page 5.

6. Interior Light (not shown)

Allows you to view food as
it cooks.

7. Chrome Insert

Reflects heat for more even
cooking; remove to make interior of
rotisserie easy to clean. Never

operate rotisserie without chrome
insert in place.

8. Versatile Rotisserie Accessories

All accessories are dishwasher safe.

a. Vertical Poultry Tower

A healthy way to roast
a whole chicken.

b. Skewer Set

Perfect for shish kebabs.

c. Multi Purpose Basket

Holds fish and vegetables
firmly as they cook.

d. Roasting Rack

Keeps roasts moist and tender
as they cook.

e. Rotating Tray Support Rack

(not shown)

Supports the drip tray and cooking
accessories. Rotates to ensure food
cooks evenl y.

f. Nonstick Drip Tray

Catches fat for healthier cooking
and easy cleanup.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL

Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 6, 7 and 8.

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1. Start/Stop Button

Press to turn rotisserie on. Press
and hold for 2 seconds to power
off.

2. Interior Light Button

Press button to turn on light to
view food while cooking. Press
again to turn off. Light turns off
automatically when rotisserie
turns off.

3. Temperature Control Button
Press to select from 5 preset
heat settings. LED indicators.

325

350

425 450

400

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TEM P

STAR T

STO P

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4. Hour Button

Use to set cooking time.

5. Minute Button
Use to set cooking time.

6. LCD Time Display

Displays 3-hour countdown timer.
NOTE: Rotisserie shuts off
automatically when timer reaches
0:00.

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ASSEMBLING YOUR
ROTISSERIE

1. Place your Cuisinart® Vertical
Rotisserie on a flat surface that is
not heat-sensitive.

2. Be sure rotisserie is at least 2 to 4 inches
away from the wall or any other object.

3. Open the door and slide the chrome
insert into the guides, located on the
back wall of the rotisserie behind the
heating element.

4. Place the rotating tray support rack
over the drive shaft, located on the
rotisserie deck. See illustration below.

5. Place food on proper cooking
accessory, as directed in the “Cooking
with Accessories” section starting on
page 7.

6. Center the assembled accessory rack
on the drip tray.

7. Carefully lift the drip tray and place it in
the oven on the revolving tray support
rack. NOTE: The drive shaft must be
properly aligned with the impression on
the underside of the drip tray or the tray
will not rotate correctly. When the tray
silps onto the shaft, it will sit evenly on
the rack.

Drive Sh aft

Rotating Tray
Support Rack

Drip Tray

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

SETTING COOKING
TEMPERATURE

1. Check the cooking temperature
recommended in your recipe.

2. Gently touch the temp button until the
LED illuminates under your preferred
setting – 325°F, 350°F, 400°F, 425°F
or 450°F.

NOTE: If no temperature is selected,
rotisserie will not operate.

COOKING WITH
COUNTDOWN TIMER

(maximum: 3 hours)

Set cooking time by gently pressing the
Hour and Minute buttons. Hold the Minute
button down to scroll through the digits,
or press and release to advance one digit
at a time. Selected time will appear in the
LCD display.

COOKING IN MANUAL MODE

(no time selected)

You can cook in your rotisserie without
setting the timer. Simply select a
temperature, as directed above, and
press Start. Oven will automatically shut
off after 4 hours.

ADJUSTING OR STARTING
THE COUNTDOWN TIMER
DURING THE COOKING CYCLE

You can adjust time during a timed
cooking cycle, or set the timer during a
manual cooking cycle. Simply press Hour
and Minute buttons until the desired time
appears in the LCD display. Oven will
automatically shut off when time has
elapsed.

TO BEGIN COOKING

Touch the Start/Stop control. LED will
illuminate to indicate power is on and
cooking has begun. The electronic
countdown timer will immediately begin to
count down cooking time in the LCD
window.

POWER OUTAGE FEATURE

A convenient “memory” feature allows
unit to automatically resume cooking at
the time and temperature selected if
power is interrupted for 30 seconds or
less.

PAUSE FEATURE

Press Start/Stop button to pause the
countdown timer. Both heater and motor
will turn off, and the remaining time will
flash in the LCD display. To resume
cooking at the temperature selected and
continue countdown, press Start/Stop
button again. If button is not pushed
within 30 minutes, selected settings will
be canceled and the timer will display
0:00.

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TO END COOKING

1. Automatic Shutoff

When selected time has elapsed,
the LCD will display "0:00" and the
heating element and motor will turn off.

NOTE: Five short beeps will sound when
rotisserie turns off.

2. Manual Shutoff

To turn the oven off anytime during the
cooking cycle, press and hold Stop
button for two seconds. The heating
element and motor will turn off.

COOKING WITH
ACCESSORIES

Treating accessories with a nonstick
cooking spray before use will make
cleanup easier.

Cooking with the Poultry Tower

1. Prepare a whole chicken with
marinade or other flavorings.

2. Truss the chicken:
To ensure roasts and poultry cook
evenly, firmly tie with butcher’s twine
or string before cooking. To tie (truss)
your chicken, follow instructions
below:

a. Cut a piece of string

about 4 to 5 times
the length of the
chicken.

b. Place the middle

of the string under
the tail.

c. Wrap the string

around the end of
each drumstick and
pull the legs together,
crossing strings over
each other. Be sure
to leave the lower
cavity open.

d. Turn the chicken over

and tie the string
across the
wings to hold
them in place.

e. Trim string if necessary.

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b

c

d

3. Place the prepared bird on
the poultry tower, with the
neck at the top.

4. Place the poultry tower
onto the drip tray and into
the Vertical Rotisserie. Do

not add water to the drip tray!

Cooking with the Multipurpose
Basket

1. Lay the basket flat on a tray or
countertop, and gently press the
clasps together that
extend from the top of
the basket door.
Remove the door and
set it aside.

2. Place food in the basket.

3. Set the door in the basket guides at
the base of the basket.
Choose the bracket
position that will hold
the food firmly in place
without crushing it.

4. Squeeze the clasps to lock the door
into place.

5. Place the roasting rack, which will
hold the basket, on the drip tray.

6. Put the basket with
food onto the roasting
rack, as directed
below:

a. Stand basket up, with

clasps on top.

b. Center the basket over the rack, in

between the rack’s
four vertical prongs.

c. Lower the basket onto

the rack, guiding two
of the prongs through
the two rings on the
back of the basket.

d. Slip the other two

prongs into the small,
square slotted
openings on the base of the basket.

7. Lift the drip tray carefully and place it,

the roasting rack and the filled basket
into the Vertical Rotisserie.

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Cooking with the Skewers

1. Put the poultry tower onto the drip
tray.

2. Take the roasting rack
and place it upside
down on the poultry
tower.

3. Put any combination
of meats, vegetables
or fruits onto the
skewers.

4. Hook the loaded
skewers onto the
rings, evenly
distributing the
weight.

5. Lift the drip tray
carefully, and place
the assembled
skewers into the
Vertical Rotisserie.

Cooking with the Roasting Rack

1. Place the roasting rack on the drip
tray.

2. Center the meat
vertically over the
rack, with the thickest
part on top, and slide
it down until it rests
firmly on the stand.

3. Place the assembly
into the Vertical
Rotisserie.

NOTE: When the meat is removed from
the rotisserie, allow it to sit for 5 to 10
minutes before carving. This allows
juices to settle into the meat and
produces a more moist roast.

CLEANING

1. Unplug your Cuisinart® Vertical
Rotisserie and let it cool.

2. Wash all accessories in hot soapy
water with a mild detergent and towel
dry, or place them in the dishwasher
to clean.

3. Never use abrasive or strong
household cleaners that will damage
the finish of the accessories.

4. To clean "chrome insert", use a non­abrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami
Polishing Cleaner to remove baked on
stains.

4. To clean the base, inside and outside,
and interior oven walls, use a damp
cloth or sponge.

5. Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service
representative.

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INTERIOR LIGHT

The interior display light can be turned
on to allow you to keep an eye on food
as it’s cooking. Press the Light button
on the control panel to turn light on, and
press again to turn the light off. Light will
go off automatically when cooking cycle
is complete.

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WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty is available to consumers only.
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart
Vertical Rotisserie that was purchased at retail
for personal, family or household use. Except
as otherwise required under applicable law, this
warranty is not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners.

We warrant that your Cuisinart
Rotisserie will be free of defects in materials and

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workmanship under normal home use for 3 years
from the date of original purchase.

We suggest you complete and return the enclosed
product registration card promptly to facilitate
verification of the date of original purchase.
However, return of the product registration card
does not eliminate the need for the consumer to
maintain the original proof of purchase in order to
obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you
do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase
date for purposes of this warranty will be the date
of manufacture.

If your Cuisinart
to be defective within the warranty period, we will

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Vertical Rotisserie should prove

repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To
obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free
number 1-800-726-0190 for additional information
from our Customer Service Representatives, or
send the defective product to Customer Service
at Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ

08520.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your

return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and
handling of the product.

Please pay by check or money order (California
residents need only supply proof of purchase
and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping
instructions).

NOTE: For added protection and secure handling
of any Cuisinart
we recommend you use a traceable, insured

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product that is being returned,

delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be held
responsible for in-transit damage or for packages
that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged
products are not covered under warranty. Please
be sure to include your return address, daytime
phone number, description of the product defect,
product model number (located on bottom of
product), original date of purchase, and any other
information pertinent to the product’s return.

Your Cuisinart
manufactured to the strictest specifications and

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Vertical Rotisserie has been

has been designed for use with the authorized
accessories and replacement parts.

This warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by accessories, replacement
parts, or repair service other than those that have
been authorized by Cuisinart.

This warranty does not cover any damage caused
by accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary
household use.

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This warranty excludes all incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so
this limitation may not apply to you.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:

California law provides that for In-Warranty
Service, California residents have the option of
returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store
where it was purchased or (B) to another retail
store that sells Cuisinart
type.

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products of the same

The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either
repair the product, refer the consumer to an
independent repair facility, replace the product,
or refund the purchase price less the amount
directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage
of the product. If the above two options do not
result in the appropriate relief to the consumer,
the consumer may then take the product to an
independent repair facility if service or repair
can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart
and not the consumer will be responsible for
the reasonable cost of such service, repair,
replacement, or refund for nonconforming
products under warranty.

California residents may also, according to their
preference, return nonconforming products
directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary,
replacement, by calling our Consumer Service
Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.

Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the
repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for
such products under warranty.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART

If you are experiencing problems with your
Cuisinart
Cuisinart

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PRODUCT

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product, we suggest that you call our

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Service Center at 1-800-726-0190
before returning the product to be serviced. If
servicing is needed, a Representative can confirm
whether the product is under warranty and direct
you to the nearest service location.

IMPORTANT: If the nonconforming product is to
be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s
Authorized Service Center, please remind the
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at
1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is
properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with
the correct parts, and the product is still under
warranty.

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Cuisinart® is a registered

trademark of the Conair Corporation

Cuisinart

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