Cuisinart SCM-10 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET

Snow Cone Maker

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

SCM-10

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be taken, including
the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Unplug from outlet when not in use,

before assembling or disassembling,
and before cleaning.

3. To protect against risk of electrical
hazards, do not immerse the Cuisinart
Snow Cone Maker in water or other
liquids.

4. Avoid contact with moving parts. Never
place  ngers or other utensils into ice
chute. NEVER TOUCH BLADE.

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5. Do not operate the Cuisinart
Maker or any electrical equipment with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the unit
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return it to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.

6. When the Cuisinart
is used by or near children or individuals
with certain disabilities, close supervision
is necessary.

7. Do not use outdoors.

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

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

10. Check ice chute for presence of foreign
objects before using and only when
appliance is unplugged.

11. Use only attachments that are included
in the packaging of the Cuisinart
Cone Maker. The use of other attachments
may cause  re, electric shock or injury.

12. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance garage,
always unplug the unit from the electrical
outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of
 re, especially if the appliance touches the
walls of the garage or the door touches
the unit as it closes.

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13. Do not use the appliance for other than its
intended use.

14. Do not allow children access to the plastic
packaging bags.

15. Do not place the unit in a dishwasher.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

POLARIZATION
INSTRUCTIONS

The Cuisinart™ Snow Cone Maker has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will
 t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not  t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not  t, contact a quali ed electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.

This appliance is for 120 volts only and should
not be used with a converter.

CONTENTS

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

Parts and Features .............................................3

Safety Features ...................................................3

Before First Use ..................................................4

Operating Instructions .......................................4

Helpful Hints ...................................................... 5

Cleaning and Maintenance .................................5

Warrant y .............................................................. 5

Recipes ..............................................................6

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PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Removable snow bin

2. Main housing

3. Ice chute

4. Ice press

5. BPA-free plastic cones (4)

6. Paper cones (12) – not shown

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7. Fold-away cone storage

8. Non-skid feet

9. Toggle switch (on/off)

10. Ice scooper

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SAFETY FEATURES

• Interlock removable snow bin – ice-shaving mechanism will not start if the snow bin
is not correctly placed beneath it. This eliminates the chance of  ngers or foreign
objects getting in and prevents ice from  ying out.

• Interlock ice chute – ice-shaving mechanism will not start until ice press is closed.
This ensures that  ngers and foreign objects will not get in.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Carefully unpack your Cuisinart™ Snow Cone
Maker. Remove plastic bags from all parts of
the unit. Be sure that the unit has not been
damaged during transport. Do not leave plastic
bags around children.

2. Rinse the snow bin with water and a non­abrasive cleanser, and then dry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Operate the ice press in a straight downward
motion into the ice chute when crushing ice.
Under normal operation, you will hear a consistent
grinding of the ice. (Image 1)

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place unit on a  at, sturdy surface where it will
not be knocked over.

2. Check ice chute for presence of foreign
objects before plugging in. WARNING: DO
NOT TOUCH BLADE.

3. Insert the removable snow bin onto the main
housing. An interlock safety feature will prevent
the unit from turning on if not properly in place.

4. Be sure that the toggle switch is set to the OFF
position and plug into an outlet.

5. To begin shaving ice, drop approximately
8–12 ice cubes (depending on size and
shape) into the ice chute. Do not over ll or
the interlock safety feature will prevent the
shaving mechanism from turning on. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO PUSH ICE CUBES INTO BLADE
USING HANDS OR INSTRUMENTS.

6. Flip the toggle switch to the ON position and
 rmly push the ice press down to start the
ice-shaving mechanism.

7. When shaving multiple batches of ice cubes,
it is important to  atten the snow in the snow
bin. You will notice a mound of snow is formed
directly under the ice-crushing mechanism,
and if not  attened this could stop the shaving
mechanism from operating properly. To  atten,
simply remove the snow bin and either empty
freshly shaved snow into another container
or  atten within the snow bin using the ice
scooper.

8. When all the ice has been shaved, turn the

toggle switch to the OFF position and unplug.

9. Remove the snow bin from the main housing

and use the ice scooper to shape your snow
cones.

10. Add ingredients speci ed in the recipe

section or as desired.

Operate

the ice

press i n
a straight­downward

motion.

Image 1

Twisting the ice press to the LEFT or RIGHT
(instead of straight down) when crushing ice may
cause the pusher to come in contact with the
blade, resulting in a LOUD CRACKING NOISE.
(Image 2)

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DO NOT T WIST

THE IC E PRES S TO TH E

LEFT OR RIGHT.

If this occurs, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY,
discard shaved ice from the snow bin and call
Cuisinart Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190.

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HELPFUL HINTS

• It is important to shave ice cubes fresh from
the freezer. Partially melted ice cubes could
keep the shaving mechanism from operating
properly. NOTE: If a large ice cube becomes
lodged in the unit so that the blade cannot
reach it,  ip the toggle switch to the OFF
position and unplug from outlet. Empty
freshly shaved snow from the snow bin,
place snow bin back on the main housing,
then pour warm water down the ice chute
until lodged ice cube melts or falls free.
Empty the water from the snow bin, and dry
thoroughly before placing back on the main
housing. Resume feeding ice cubes through
the ice chute.

• If needed, additional paper cones can be
purchased online.

CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

Before performing any cleaning and
maintenance operations, please be sure that
the toggle switch is in the OFF position and
that the unit is unplugged.

1. NEVER IMMERSE UNIT IN WATER OR PLACE

IT IN DISHWASHER.

2. WARNING: BLADE IS SHARP. DO NOT come

in contact with the blade or attempt to reach
inside the ice chute to clean the blade.

3. To clean the blade shaving mechanism, pour

warm water down the ice chute to clear any
ice or syrup residue that may have become
lodged inside while crushing ice.

4. Wash snow bin, plastic cones and ice

scooper using a non abrasive cleanser
and water, or place on the top rack of the
dishwasher. Dry thoroughly.

5. Wipe main housing and ice press with a

clean, damp cloth.

Any other servicing should be completed by an
authorized service center.

Limited Three-Year Warranty
(U.S. and Canada ONLY)

This warranty is available to consumers only.
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart™
Snow Cone Maker 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
Maker will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal home use for 3
years from the date of original purchase. We
recommend that you visit our website, www.
cuisinart.com for a fast, ef cient way to
complete your product registration. However,
product registration does not eliminate the need
for the consumer to maintain the original proof
of purchase in order to obtain the warranty
bene ts. 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
prove to be defective within the warranty period,
we will 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 Consumer Service
Representatives, or send the defective product
to Consumer Service Center at Cuisinart, 7475
North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.

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 made
payable to Cuisinart (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 product that is being
returned, we recommend you use a traceable,
insured 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.

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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 products of the
same type.

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 PRODUCT

If you are experiencing problems with your
Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call
our Cuisinart Service Center at 1-800-726­0190 before returning the product for service.
If servicing is needed, a Representative can
con rm whether the product is under warranty
and direct you to the nearest service location.

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manufactured to the strictest speci cations
and has been designed for use only in 120-volt
outlets and only with authorized accessories
and replacement parts. This warranty expressly
excludes any defects or damages caused by
attempted use of this unit with a converter, as
well as by use with accessories, replacement
parts or repair service other than those
authorized by Cuisinart. This warranty does not
cover any damage caused by accident, misuse,
shipment or other than ordinary household
use. This warranty excludes all incidental
or consequential damages. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of these
damages, so these exclusions may not apply to

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you. You may also have other rights, which vary
from state to state.

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.

RECIPES

You can purchase store-made snow cone  avors
or try creating your own with the following
recipes and simple suggestions.

Drizzle any of the following over freshly shaved
snow...and enjoy!

• Flavored drink mixes

• Chocolate syrup

• Pre-made juice smoothies

• Orange juice

• Grape juice

Helpful Tips

• It is best to make recipes in advance as some
will require time to cool.

• Be sure that your syrup is completely cooled
before drizzling over shaved ice.

• Squeeze bottles work best to pour syrup over
shaved ice.

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