Cuisinart DLC-10C User Manual

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STEP-BY-STEP GEnWG STARTED

Your Cuisinarf DLC-10S or DLC-10C will look like this after you follow the easy step-by-step assembly instructions inside.

’ Move up to ON posilion lo start motor

'Move down to OFF posilion to slop motor

'Press down to PULSE position and release for pulse/chopping

CHOPPING AND PUREEING

WITH THE METAL BLADE

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Put base on counter, with nameplateTurnwork bowl countercloc facing you. until it clicks.

Pick up work bowl, with handle facing you, and place it on base with handle at about 7 o'clock.

SLICING AND SHREDDING

WITH THE SLICING AND

SHREDDING DISCS

Lock bowl in place. (See 1 andPlace2 disc, cutting side dow above.) flat, stable surface and hold firmly with one hand. With

hand, line up two symbols (oand A) on stem with simila symbols on disc. Turn stem wise until it clicks into posit

Place metal blade over shaft,Put cover on work bowl, withThef edpusher assembly slides o

matching outline O on top oftube at about 7 o'clock.	the large feed tube. It has a la
hub to shape of shaft. Lower blade	pusher and a small pusher.
Turn cover counterclockwise until
will almost touch bottom of bowl.	Push the small white pusher
it fits into position.

the way down and twist it to

Push the large pusher all the down and push white Slide L right to lock.

Place disc over shaft, matching
Put cover on bowl, feed tubeTwist small pusher to lock it a
outline Q on its top to shape at 7 o'clock, and turn until it pushclicksSlide.		Lock to left to unlo
of shaft.	pusher sleeve.
Insert food in feed tube.	Slide large pusher sleeve over
Without touching blade edge, push
disc down as far as it will go.	tube and push all the way do

until labs click into place.

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CAUTION: Machine must be unplugged when you practice iocking and unlocking pusher. Repeated locking and unlocking with machine plugged in is never neces­ sary in normal use and will make machine inoperable.

Locking

Tab

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Hold pusher with while SlidePlugLockin machine. Move controlTo remove cover, hold pushe toward you. Slide pusher overswitchfeed up to ON position to assemblystart with thumb away f tube on cover and push lockingmotorab. Move control switch downtwolockingto tabs. Turn and li

down until locking tab clicksOFF. position to stop motor. Move

The work bowl won't come o control switch down to PULSE

position and release it for until the cover is unlocked. pulse/chopping. If machine doesn't

start, make sure it is plugged in and work bowl, cover and pusher assembly are locked in position.

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Apply even pressure to largeTo remove pusher assembly,Toholdremove disc from stem, sli pusher while holding lever doitwnith thumb on large tab. Pressbutton up as far as it will go a at PULSE position, and pushfirmlyfood on lab and lift straightturnp. stem counterclockwise. through. Cover will stay in place, allowing

you to reload feed tube.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Always follow these safety precautions when using this appliance.

Getting Ready

1.Read all instructions.

2.Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully.

3.Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning, to unplug, grasp plug

and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull cord.

4.Do not use outdoors.

5.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or

touch hot surfaces.

6. Do not operate any appliance with damaged cord or plug,

or after appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way.

Operation

1.Do not use pusher assembly if sleeve becomes detached from pusher.

2.Keep hands as well as spatulas and other utensils away from moving blades or

discs while processing food, to prevent possibility of severe personal injury or damage to food processor. A plastic scraper may be used but must be used only when food proces­ sor motor is stopped.

3. Avoid contact with moving parts. Never push food down by hand when slicing or shredding. Always use pusher.

4. Make sure motor has been completely stopped before removing cover. (If machine does not stop within 2 seconds when you turn cover, call 1.800-726-0190 for assistance. Do not use machine.)

5. Never store any blade or disc on motor shaft. No blade or disc should be placed on the shaft except when the bowl is proper­ ly locked in place and the processor is in use. Store blades and discs, as you would sharp knives, out of reach of children.

6.Be sure cover is securely locked in place before operating food processor.

7.Do not try to override cover interlock mechanism.

Cleaning

To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put base in water or other liquid.

General

1.Close supervision is neces­ sary when any appliance is used by or near children.

2.Do not operate this, or any other motor-driven appliance,

while under the influence of alcohol or other substances that affect your reaction time or perception.

3. This food processor is UL listed tor household use.

Use it only for food preparation as described in the accompany­ ing recipe and technique book.

4. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, personal injury or damage to your food processor.

5. To avoid possible malfunction of work-bowl switch, never store processor with pusher assembly in locked position.

6. Maximum rating of 5.1 amperes is based on attachment that dravirs greatest current. Other recommended attach­ ments may draw significantly less current.

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NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. if the plug does not fit fully In the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Always follow these safety precautions when using this appliance.

Getting Ready

1.Read all instructions.

2.Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully.

3.Unplug from outlet when not

in use, before putting on or tak­ ing oft parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull cord.

4.Do not use outdoors.

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

surfaces.

6. Do not operate any appliance with damaged cord or plug, or after appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way. Return appliance to the nearest autho­ rized service facility tor examina­ tion, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

Operation

t. Do not use pusher assembly if sleeve becomes detached from pusher.

2.Keep.hands as well as spatulas and other utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing food, to prevent pos­ sibility of severe personal injury or damage to food processor. A plastic scraper may be used but must be used only when food processor motor is stopped.

3.Avoid contact with moving parts. Never push food down by hand when slicing or shredding. Always use pusher.

4. Make sure motor has com­ pletely stopped before removing cover, (machine does not stop within 4 seconds when you turn cover, call 1-800-762-0190 for assistance. Do not use machine).

5 Never store any blade or disc on motor shaft. To reduce the risk of injury, no blade or disc should be placed on the shaft except when the bowl is properly locked in place and the processor is in use. Store blades and discs, as you would sharp knives, out of reach of children.

6.Be sure cover is securely locked in place before operating food processor.

7.Do not try to override cover interlock mechanism.

Cleaning

To protect against risk ot electri­ cal shock, do not put base in water or other liquid.

General

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

2.Do not operate this, or any

other motor-driven appliance, while under the intiuence of alcohol or other substances that affect your reaction time or per­ ception.

3.The food processor is UL list­ ed for household use. Use it only for food preparation as described in the accompanying recipe and technique book.

4.The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart. may cause fire, electri­ cal shock, personal injury or

damage to your food processor.

5.To avoid possible malfunction of work-bowl switch, never store processor with pusher assembly in locked position.

6.Maximum rating of 5

amperes is based on attachment that draws greatest current. Other recommended attachments may draw significantly less cur­ rent.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. It the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit.

contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

Compact Cover

1.Do not use the Compact Cover when mixing hot. thin liquids such as soups or sauces. If you do, it is possible that hot liquid may splash and injure you.

2.DO NOT use any slicing, shredding, julienne. French trycut or fine grater discs with the Compact Cover. Doing so may expose the user to injury.

3.Although the Cuisinart Compact Cover may seem com­ patible with machines from other manufacturers, using the cover with other machines may be dan­

gerous and may expose the user to injury. We specitically caution you not to use the Compact Cover with other brand machines.

FORHOUSEHOLD USEONLY

C O N T E N T S

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

THE PARTS

PRACTICING WITH FOOD

REMOVING PROCESSED FOOD

CW)PPING,PUlâN6&MIXING WITH MEDU.BUDE 6

TO	CHOP	RAW	FRUITS	AND	VEGETABLES	6
TO	PURÉE	FRUIT	ANO COOKED		VEGETABLES	6
TO CHOP HARD FOOD LIKE GARLIC						7
TO	CHOP	PARSLEY. OTHER		FRESH HERBS		7
TO CHOP PEEL FROM CITRUS FRUIT						7
TO CHOP STICKY FRUIT LIKE DATES						7
TO CHOP MEAT. POULTRY AND FISH						8
TO PURÉE MEAT. POULTRY AND FISH						8
TO CHOP NUTS						9
TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER						9
TO	MAKE FLAVORED BUTTERS. SPREADS AND DIPS					9
TO MAKE MAYONNAISE						10
TO BEAT EGG WHITES						10
TO WHIP CREAM						10
TO MAKE CRUMBS AND CRUMB CRUSTS						11
TO MAKE PASTRY						11
TO MAKE QUICK BREADS AND CAKES						11

KNEADING YEAST DOUGH WITH DOUGH BLADE 12

TYPICAL BREAD DOUGH	12
TYPICAL SWEET DOUGH	12
MACHINE CAPACITY	12
USING THE RIGHT BLADE	12
MEASURING THE FLOUR	12
PROOFING THE YEAST	12
PROCESSING DRY INGREDIENTS	12
ADDING LIQUIDS	13

KNEADING	BREAD	DOUGH	13
KNEADING	SWEET	DOUGH	13
RISING			13
SHAPING.	FINISHING	AND BAKING	13
MAKING CONSECUTIVE BATCHES			13

PROBLEMS «SOLUTIONS FOR MAKING DOUGH 14 PREPARING FOOD FOR SUCING ANO SHREDDING 16

ROUND FRUITS AND VEGETABLES	16
WHDLE PEPPERS	16
LARGE FRUITS LIKE PINEAPPLE	16
CABBAGE AND ICEBERG LEHUCE	16
IFTHEFOODDOESNTFIT	17
PACKING FEED TUBE FOR DESIRED RESULTS 17

PRACTICING SUCING AND SHREDDING	18
REMOVING SLICED OR SHREDDED FOODS	19
SLICING AND SHREDDING TECHNIQUES	20
SMALL. ROUND FRUITS AND VEGETABLES	20
LONG FRUITS AND VEGETABLES	20
SMALL AMOUNTS OF FOOD	20
FRENCH-CUT GREEN BEANS	21
MATCHSTICKS OR JULIENNE STRIPS	21
SLICING COOKED MEAT AND POULTRY	22
SLICING FRANKFURTERS AND OTHER SAUSAGES 22
SLICING AND SHREDDING CHEESE	23
IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM	24
CLEANING AND STORING	24
FOR YOUR SAFETY	25
SOME TECHNICAL DATA	25
RECIPES	26
WARRANTY	49

P R A C T I C I N G W I T H F O O D

Try chopping some practice f before you process food to ea zucchini or potalo is a good ch First cut it into 1'inch pieces.

Insert the metal blade and pu pieces in the work bowl. Pul o cover and the pusher assemb press the pusher assembly do lock it into place. Press the le down to PULSE and released. Repeat two or three times an what happens. Each time the slops, let the pieces drop to t bottom ol the bowl before yo pulse again. That puts them in path of the blade each time t motor starts.

Using the pulse/chopping technique, you can get an eve chop without danger of over­ processing. Check the texture Irequently by looking through cover o( the work bowl. II you a finer chop, keep pressing th lever down to PULSE and rele it until you achieve the desire texture. Onions and other foo a high water content will quic end up as a puree unless exa after each pulse to make sure not overprocessed.

Try chopping other food, like for hamburger or sausage. Th make mayonnaise, pastry or b as described in the recipes in book.To obtain consistent res

► Be sure alt the pieces you ad the bowl are about the same siz

*■ Be sure the amount of food is

no ¡arger than recommended

R E M O V I N G P R O C E S S E D F O O D

Before you do anything, wait for the blade to stop spinning.

When i! does, remove the cover lirst. You can remove the cover and pusher assembly in one operaiion. Hold the pusher assembiy wilh your Ihumb away horn the descending labs and turn it ciockwise. Lilt it off, and the cover wiil come with it.

Never try to remove the cover and Ihe work bowi together; this can damage the work bowl.

Remove ihe bowl from the base of the machine before removing the blade, This creates a seat to prevent (ood from leakihg. Turn Ihe bowl clockwise to unlock it from the base and lift it straight up to remove it.

To prevent the blade from falling out of Ihe work bowl onto your hand, use one of the methods shown at the right. Be sure your hands are dry. Remove the metal blade before tilting the bowl, using a spatula to scrape off any food sticking to it. Or insert your finger through the hole in the bottom ot the work bowl, gripping Ihe blade from the boltom, and grip Ihe outside of the work bowl with your thumb. Ot hold the blade in place wilh your linger or a spalula while pouring oul processed food.

C H O P P I N G A N D P U H E E I N G

W I T H T H E M E T A L B L A D E

To chop rawlruits and

vegetables

First, cut [tie food into 1-inch pieces. You get a more even chop when ail pieces are about Ihe same size.

Put no more than 2 cups ol food into the worl< bowl. Lock the cover and pusher assembly in place. Press (he lever down lo PULSE and release it, repeating al the rate of 1 second on. 1 second off unlit the food is coarsely chopped. Then move Ihe lever up to ON, letting the machine run continuously until the food is chopped. Check frequently to avoid overprocessing Use the spatuta to scrape down any pieces that stick to the sides.

To puree Iruit and cooked vegetables

First, cut the food into linch pieces. You get a smoother puree faster when all pieces are about equal in size. Put no more than 2

cups of food in the work bowl. Lock Ihe cover and pusher assembly in place. Pulse to chop coarsely, then move the lever up to ON and

process continuously until thepureefoodfaster and smoother withremovingul Ihe small pusher. W is pureed. (NOTE: Cooked potatoesliquidThen add just enoughtheliquidlever up to ON and drop t are an exception lo this procedureto make Ihe puree pourable,foodreturnpieces through Ihe small They develop a gluey textureit towhenIhe soup liquid and stir tubelo while the machine is run

processed wilh the me'al bladecombine. See .		After adding a cupful this way
the recipe for mashed potatoes at		Ihe remaining food lo the bow
the end of the book.)	► Occasionally, a piece of loodprocessmay lithe usual way.

become wedged between the blade ► When making soup, you willandwan!the work bowl. If this happens, to puree vegetables that haveremove the cover, lilt the blade out cooked in liquid Don't add thecarefully and remove the wedged liquid lo the work bowl —justpiecethe. Empty the bowl, reinsert Ihe cooked vegetables; removebladethemand lock the cover and the wilh a slotted spoon. They willpusher assembly into place, firsi

T E C H N I Q U E S F O R W I T H T H E M E T A L

C H O P P I N G A N D P U R É E I N G B L A D E

To chop hard food like garlic, hard cheese

Remove the small pusher, press the ON lever and drop the food through the small feed tube while the machine is running.

Small foods like garlic can be dropped in whoie. Large foods like hard cheese should be cut into 1-inch pieces. This method of processing minces garlic, shal­ lots and onions. Hard cheese and coconut will have the same tex­ ture as if they had been hand grated.

IMPORTANT; Never try to

process cheese that is too hard to cut with a knife. You may dam­ age the blade or the machine.

To chop peel from citrus fruit or to chop sticky fruit like dates or raisins

For citrus, remove the peel with a vegetable peeler, leaving on the white pith, which is bitter tasting. Cut the peel into lengths of 2 inches or less and process with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until finely chopped. This may take 2 minutes or longer.

For sticky fruit like dates, raisins, prunes and candied fruit, first freeze the fruit for about 10 min­ utes. Add to it some of the flour called for in the recipe. Use no more than 1 cup of flour for each cup of fruit.

COMPACT FLAT COVER

Use the Compact Cover for added convenience vrhen your recipe calls for chopping, mixing, pureeing and kneading. It is particularly useful when you are preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies, pies and breads.

To chop parsley and other fresh herbs

The herbs, the work bowl and the metal blade must all be thorough­ ly clean and dry. Remove stems from herbs. Add leaves to bowl and process until they are chopped as fine as you want.

The more herbs you chop at a time, the finer chop you can obtain. If completely dry when chopped, parsley and other herbs will keep tor at least 10 days, slored in an airtight bag in the refrigerator. They may be frozen tor months, stored in an airtight container or bag.

To assemble the Compact Caver: Begin with the work bowl and the melal blade, dough blade, or whisk attachment in place. Place the Compact Cover on the work bowl so that the Cuisinart logo written on the cover is face up and read­ able. Then turn cover COUNTER­ CLOCKWISE to lock into place.

To disassemble the Compact Cover:

Place one hand near the Cuisinart logo and one hand on opposite end ot cover: turn cover CLOCK­ WISE. Lift cover up and off work bowl.

C H O P P I N G W I T H T H E

A N D P U R E E I N G M E T A L B L A D E

Ta chop meal, poultry, lish

and sealood

The food should tie very cold, but not frozen Cut it into 1-inch pieces to ensure an even chop. Process no more than 2-1/2 cups (M/'l

pounds} al a time. Press the iever down to PULSE and release il, repeating 3 or 4 times at a rate ot 1 second on. 1 second oft. if the food is not chopped line enough, let ihe processor run continuously lor a few seconds. Check the texture often to avoid overpiocessing. Use a spatula to scrape lood Irom the sides of the bowl as necessary.

To puree meat, poultry, tish and seafood

Prepare Ihe food as described above. Pulse until il is evenly chopped, then process conlinuously lo Ihe desired texture. Scrape the bowl with a spalula as needed.

Leave Ihe puree in the work bowl and add eggs, cream and seasonings as called for by Ihe recipe. Process lo combine thoroughly.

Remember you control texture by the length of time you process. By varying the processing time, you can get a range of textures suitable for femburgers, hash, stuffed peppers, rough pates dr smooth mousses.

	To make peanut butter and	To make llavored butters,
To chop nuts	other nut butlers	spreads and dips

Chop no more than 2 cups atProcessone up to 2 cups of nutsCul. Letroom-temperature butte time. Press the lever down theo machine run continuouslytablespoon. After si;e pieces. Proce PULSE and release it, repeating2or 3 minutes, the ground nutsflavoringwill ingredients lirsl — several limes. Check Irequentlylormtoa ball lhat will graduallyanchovies, cheese, herbs, etc avoid lelling powdered nulssmootticlomp out. Scrape the sideschofppingthe them fine. Be sure together in a nut butler. bowl and continue processingworkuntilbowl is clean and dry. A

drops ol oil are visible. Tastesmalllor hard tngredienis like ga When a recipe calls lor Hourconsistencyr. The longer youand hard cheese through the sugar, add some to the nutsprocess,tretore the softer the buttertubewillwhile the machine is ru you chop them — about 1/2becup.For chunk style, add a handtutNext,add the bulter and pro for each cup of nuts This allowsfnuts just alter the ball of unnutil smooth Add any liquid you to chop the nuts as finebutteras youbegins to smooth outingredients.To last, while the warn without lurning them intomakea cashew butter, add a processorlittle is running, and pro

nut butter.	bland vegetable oil. Ptocessorjuslnutlong enough lo blend. Pr
	butters contain no preservativesingredients.		for spreads and d
You can also chop nuls withStorea		in ihe refrigerator to keIhepsame way. They should b

shredding disc. The optionalthemFine wiihoul separating.	room temperature and cul in
Shredding Disc is parlicularly	inch cubes, or added by
good.	lablespoontuls.

T E C H N I Q U E SFOR C H O P P I N G A N D

P U R É E I N G IWT H T H E M E T A L B L A D E

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To make mayonnaise

The work bowl and melal blade most he clean and dry. Use one whole large egg. or the yolks

Irom two large eggs. Mayonnaise made from yolks vhll be almost as thick as bntter. You should be able to add 2/3 cup of oil for each yolk or 1-1/4 cups (or a whole egg.

Process the yolks or egg with vhtli salt, mustard and 2 table­ spoons of vegetable oil for at least 30 seconds. Then, wliile the machine is running, pour 1/4 cup of oil into the small pusher. After it dribbles through the pinliole at the bottom, remove the small pusher and slovrly add the remaining oil while the machthe runs. See the recipe at the back ot this book

To beat egg whites

Use this method only for recipes that can be done almost entirely by food processor

The y/ork howl must be absolute­ ly clean. Add 3 or mote egg whites and press the ON lever. Add about 1 teaspooh ot lemon juice ot vinegar tor every egg white. Vinegar makes stifter whites; its flavor is hardly detectable in cakes, souillés or icecreams. Continue processing until the egg whites hold their shape ■ about 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 min­ utes.

For the lightest, fluffiest egg whites, use the Whisk Attachment which is an optional attachment for the Pro Classic’" Food Processor.

To whip cream

Processor whipped cream holds it shape very well. It is good tor decoration or as a topping for gingerbread, berries or other desserts. It will not whip to the light. tIuMy consistency obtained by methods that beat in more air. Use the optional Whisk Attachment for the fluffiest whipped cream

Chill the cream well before slartthg. Process continuously until it begins to Ihicken.

Then add sugar as desired and continue processing, walcliing carefully until the cream reaches the desired consistency For con­ sistently reliable results, add 2 tablespoons of non-fat dried milk for every cup ot cream, before whipping.

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To make crumbs and crumb crusts

Cut or break bread. crackers or cookies into pieces and put them in the work bowl. Process con­ tinuously until they reach the desired texture. For seasoned crumbs, chop the parsley or other fresh herbs with the crumbs. For buttered crumbs, process until the dry crumbs are of the desired texture, then dribble melted butter through the small teed tube while the machine is running.

For crumb crusts, process crack­ ers or cookies as described above. Add sugar, spices and butter, cut into pieces, as speci­ fied by your recipe. Process until well combined.

To make pastry

This describes general procedure. A recipe giving exact proportions is at the back of this book.

Combine unbleached all-purpose flour, salt and pieces of very cold or frozen butter in the work bowl. Process to the consistency of cornmeal. While the machine is running, start pouring ice water through the feed tube. Stop pro­ cessing as soon as the dough begins to form a ball, to ensure tender, flaky pastry. Use the dough immediately or form it into a round disc about 11nch thick. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrig­ erate or freeze for later use.

To make quick breads, and cakes that use baking powder and/or soda.

The most important rule for suc­ cess is not to overmIx after the flour is added.

The ingredients for these soft doughs should be cold. If the recipe calls for chopped ingredi­ ents like lemon peel or nuts, chop them first while the work bowl is clean and dry. Then set them aside until needed. (Always use sugar when chopping lemon peel: see page 7.)

Put dry ingredients like flour, salt and leavening in the work bowl and process with the metal blade for 5 seconds to mix them. Remove and reserve the dry ingredients.

Add the eggs and sugar to the work bowl and process to mix. letting the machine run about 1 minute. Next, add butter, at room temperature and cut into 1-inch pieces. Let the machine run con­ tinuously for a minute, until the butter is thoroughly mixed with the sugar and eggs. Then add flavoring and liquid • vanilla, spices, cocoa, etc. Process until mixed. Add the dry ingredients to the work bowl. Process by pulsing, inspecting after each pulse. Stop pulsing as soon as the dry ingredients have almost disappeared into the batter. Overprocessing will cause quick breads and cakes to be tough. (If your recipe calls for ingredients that are to be coarsely chopped - like raisins or nuts - add them last with the mixed dry

ingredients.)

To make cake mix

Your food processor work bowl is large enough for the preparation of an 18.5-ounce packaged cake mix.

Insert the metal blade and add the cake mix to the work bowl. While the machine is running, add the eggs and liquid through the small feed tube and process for 5 seconds. Scrape down the side of the work bowl and process again for 1 minute for maximum volume. Do not remove the metal blade, insert a finger into the underside of the blade from the bottom of the work bowl to hold the blade in place while emptying the batter.

Tip:

After emptying cake batter or purged soup from the work bowl, replace the bowl on the motor base. Insert the metal blade and pulse once. Centrifugal force will spin the batter off the blade onto the side of the work bowl. Remove the blade, and use the spatula to scrape any remaining batter from the bowl.