Cuisinart ICE-40BKC User Manual

INSTRUCTION AND

RECIPE BOOKLET

Flavor Duo™Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker

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

ICE-40BKC Series

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

2. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or
base of appliance in water or any other liquid.

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

4. Always unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as
spatulas and other utensils away during operation to reduce the risk of
injury and/or damage to the appliance.

6.

Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Centre for
examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7.

The use of attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire,
electric shock or risk of injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

10.

Keep hands and utensils out of freezer bowl while in use to reduce the
risk of injury to persons or to the appliance itself. DO NOT USE
SHARP OBJECTS OR UTENSILS INSIDE THE FREEZER BOWL!
Sharp objects will scratch and damage the inside of the freezer bowl. A
rubber spatula or wooden spoon may be used when the appliance is in
the OFF position.

11. This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than cleaning
and user maintenance should be done only by authorized Cuisinart
Repair Personnel.

12. Do not use the freezer bowl on flames, hot plates or stoves. Do not
expose to heat source. Do not wash in dishwasher; doing so may
cause risk of fire, electric shock or injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, 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.

CAUTION

This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than cleaning and
user maintenance should be performed by an authorized service
representative.

• Do not immerse base in water.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the base.
Note: the base does not contain any user-serviceable parts.

• Repairs should be made only by authorized personnel.

• Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the name plate
agrees with your voltage.

• Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards....................................................................Page 1

Introduction...................................................................................Page 2

Features and Benefits ...................................................................Page 2

Before Using for the First Time.....................................................Page 2

Freezing Time and Bowl Preparation............................................Page 2

Making Frozen Desserts or Drinks................................................Page 3

Adding Ingredients........................................................................Page 3

Cleaning and Storage....................................................................Page 3

Recipes and Recipe Tips..............................................................Page 4

Warranty........................................................................................Page 14

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart®Flavor Duo™ Frozen
Yogurt–Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker. Now you can delight big groups of family
and friends with decadently rich homemade ice creams, light fruit sorbets,
creamy sherbets and deliciously healthy frozen yogurt. The dual-bowl
design of this premium dessert maker lets you prepare up to 2 quarts (1.9 L)
of 1 or 2 of your favourite frozen desserts in as little as 20 minutes!

With the touch of a button, this stunning brushed stainless steel dessert
maker automatically starts the process. Ingredients are added to double­insulated freezer bowls through easy-pour spouts to create the smoothest,
creamiest frozen desserts.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Ingredient Spouts

Pour recipe ingredients through the spout. Also use to add
ingredients, like chips or nuts, without interrupting the freezing cycle.

2. Easy-lock Lids

Transparent, so you can watch the freezing process as it progresses.
Lid is designed to easily lock to the base.

3. Mixing Arms

Mixes and aerates ingredients in freezer bowl to create frozen
dessert or drink.

4. Freezer Bowls

Contain cooling liquid between a double insulated wall to create fast and
even freezing. Double wall keeps the bowls cool and at an even
temperature.

5. Base

Contains heavy-duty motor strong enough to handle ice cream, frozen
yogurt, sherbet, sorbet, and frozen drinks.

6. One or Two Bowl Button

Gives you the option of making a double or single batch.

7. On/Off Switch

8. Cord Storage (not shown)

Unused cord is easily pushed into the base to keep counters
neat and safe.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

DO NOT immerse the motor base in water. Wipe it with a moist cloth. Wash
the lids, freezer bowls and mixing arms in warm soapy water to remove any
dust or residue from the manufacturing and shipping process. DO NOT clean
any of the parts with abrasive cleaners or hard implements.

FREEZING TIME AND BOWL PREPARATION

The freezer bowls must be completely frozen before you begin your recipe.

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The length of time needed to reach the frozen state depends on how cold
your freezer is. For the most convenient frozen desserts and drinks, leave
your freezer bowls in the freezer at all times. You can take them out any time
for immediate use.

In general, freezing time is between 6 hours and 22 hours. To determine
whether the bowl is completely frozen, shake it. If you do not hear liquid
moving, the cooling liquid is frozen. Before freezing, wash and dry the bowl.

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Wrap it in a plastic bag to prevent freezer burn. We recommend that you
place the freezer bowls in the back of your freezer where it is coldest.

Reminder: Your freezer should be set to 0°F (-18°C) to ensure proper
freezing of all foods.

MAKING FROZEN DESSERTS OR DRINKS

1. Prepare recipe ingredients from pages that follow or from your own

recipe. Cuisinart recipes begin on page 4. If you use your own recipe,

be sure it yields 1 quart (1 L) or less. For best results, prepare
ingredients in a container that is easy to pour from.

2. Remove the freezer bowl(s) from the freezer. (Remove plastic bag if
you have wrapped freezer bowls.) Place freezer bowls on the centre of
the base.

NOTE: Bowl will begin to defrost quickly once it has been removed from
freezer. Use it immediately after removing from freezer.

3. Place mixing arm(s) in freezer bowl(s). Arm does not fit tightly. It just
rests in the centre of the bowl, with the circle side facing up.

4. Place lid(s) on base.

in one position. Set lid(s) slightly off centre and turn clockwise to lock in
place.

5. Choose the one or two bowl switch position.

If you choose one bowl only, use the right side of the unit. Always select
this prior to turning on the unit.

6. Press On/Off switch. Freezer bowls will begin to turn. If you chose to
make only one batch, just the right bowl will begin to turn.

7. Immediately pour ingredients through ingredient spout(s).

8. Frozen desserts or drinks will be done in 20-30 minutes.

will depend on the recipe, and the volume of the dessert or drink you are
making. When the mixture has thickened to your liking, it is done. If you

Easy-lock lid mechanism allows lid to rest on base

The time

desire a firmer consistency, transfer the dessert or drink to an airtight
container and store in the freezer for two or more hours.

NOTE: Do not store frozen desserts or drinks in the freezer bowl.
Desserts and drinks will stick to the side of the freezer bowl and
may damage the bowl. Store only in a plastic airtight container.

ADDING INGREDIENTS

Ingredients such as chips and nuts should be added about 5 minutes before
the recipe is complete. Once the dessert or drink has begun to thicken, add
the ingredients through the ingredient spout. Nuts and other ingredients
should be no larger than a chocolate chip.

SAFETY FEATURE

The Cuisinart®Flavor Duo™ is equipped with a safety feature that automati­cally stops the unit if the motor overheats. This may occur if the dessert or
drink is extremely thick, if the unit has been running for an excessively long
period of time, or if added ingredients (nuts, etc.) are in extremely large
pieces. To reset the unit, put the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. Let the
unit cool off. After a few minutes, you may turn the unit on again and contin­ue making the dessert or drink.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

Cleaning

Clean the freezer bowls, mixing arms and lids in warm soapy water.
DO NOT PUT FREEZER BOWLS IN THE DISHWASHER. DO NOT CLEAN
WITH ABRASIVE CLEANSERS OR IMPLEMENTS.
Wipe motor base clean with damp cloth.
Dry all parts thoroughly.

Storage

DO NOT put freezer bowls in freezer if bowls are wet.
DO NOT store lids, mixing arms, or base in freezer.
You may store the freezer bowls in the freezer for convenient,
immediate use. Before freezing, wrap the bowls in a plastic bag to prevent
freezer burn.
Do not store frozen desserts or drinks in the freezer bowls in the freezer for
more than 30 minutes at a time.
Transfer frozen desserts or drinks to an airtight container for longer storage
in the freezer.

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RECIPE TIPS

The recipes that follow offer you a variety of options for delicious frozen
drinks and desserts. You may create or use recipes of your own, as long as
they yield no more than 1 quart (1 L).

Recipe Tips:

• Frozen desserts from the Cuisinart®Flavor Duo™ use pure, fresh
ingredients. Because of this, the desserts and drinks do not have the same
characteristics as commercially prepared frozen desserts and drinks. Most
store-bought versions use gums and preservatives to make them firmer.

you desire a firmer consistency, transfer the dessert or drink to an
airtight container and store in the freezer until desired consistency is
reached, usually two or more hours.

• Some recipes use precooked ingredients. For best results, the mixture
should be chilled overnight before using. Or, chill the recipe over an ice
bath, until it is completely cooled, before using.

• To make an ice bath, fill a large container with ice and water. Place
saucepan or other container into the ice bath. Cool precooked ingredients
completely.

• Prior to freezing, most recipes may be stored in the refrigerator for up
to 3 days.

• You may substitute lower fat creams (e.g. half and half) and milk (reduced
fat or lowfat) for heavy cream and whole milk used in many recipes.
However, keep in mind that the higher the fat content, the richer and
creamier the result. Using lower fat substitutes may change the taste, con­sistency and texture of the dessert. When substituting, be sure to use the
same volume of the substitute as you would have used of the original item.
For example, if the recipe calls for two cups (500 ml) of cream, use a total
of two cups of the substitute (such as 1 cup (250 ml) cream, 1 cup (250 ml)
whole milk).

• You may substitute artificial sweeteners for sugar. If the recipe is to be
precooked, add the sweetener after the heating process is complete
and ingredients have cooked. Stir the mixture thoroughly to dissolve
the sweetener.

• In recipes that use alcohol, add the alcohol during the last two minutes
of the freezing process. Otherwise, the alcohol may impede the
freezing process.

• When making sorbet, be sure to test the ripeness and sweetness of the
fruit before you use it. The freezing process reduces the sweetness of the
fruit so that it will taste less sweet than the recipe mixture. If the fruit tastes
tart, add sugar to the recipe. If the fruit is very ripe or sweet, reduce the
amount of sugar in the recipe.

• The Cuisinart recipes listed below will yield up to 1 quart (1 L) of dessert or
drink. When pouring ingredients in through the ingredient spout, DO NOT fill
the freezer bowl higher than 1/4" (0.625 cm) from the top of the freezer

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bowl. The ingredients will increase in volume during the freezing process.

• When making more than one recipe at a time, be sure the freezer bowl is
completely frozen before each use.

• Make sure mixing arm and lid are in place and that you have chosen the
one or two bowl button position before turning on machine.

• Well-chilled mixtures may require shorter mixing times.

BASIC ICE CREAMS

VA N I L L A ICE CREAM

Vanilla is still the number one ice cream flavour – this one is particularly
easy and doesn’t require cooking. Try one of our variations, or let your
imagination go.

Preparation: 5 minutes, plus 20 – 25 minutes chilling time, optional 2 hours
to ripen.

Makes eight servings.

3 / 4 cup (175 ml) whole milk, well chilled
2 / 3 cup (150 ml) granulated sugar
1 - 1 / 2 cups (375 ml) heavy cream, well chilled
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract, to taste

In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or a whisk to combine the milk and
granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes on low
speed. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla to taste. Turn the machine ON,
pour mixture into freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened, about 20 to 25
minutes. The ice cream will have a soft creamy texture. If desired, transfer
the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer until firm, about
2 hours to “ripen”.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 233 (66% from fat) • carb. 19g • pro 2g • fat 17g

sat. fat 13g • chol. 64mg • sod. 28mg • calc. 56mg • fiber 0g

VA R I AT I O N S :

Mint Chip: Omit the vanilla and replace with 3/4 – 1 teaspoon (3-5 ml)
p u re peppermint extract (to taste). Chop 3 ounces (85 g) of your favourite
bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate bar into tiny uneven pieces. Add the
chopped chocolate during the last 5 minutes of mixing.

Butter Pecan: Melt 1/2 stick unsalted butter in a 10-inch (25 cm) skillet.
Add 1/2 cup (125 ml) roughly chopped pecans and 3/4 teaspoon (3 ml)
kosher salt. Cook over medium-low heat; stirring frequently until the pecans
are lightly browned.

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