Cuisinart SCM-100C Instruction
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
CuisinartTM Snow Cone Maker
SCM-100C
INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET
TM
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, 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
TM
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.
5. Do not operate the Cuisinart
TM
Snow Cone 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
TM
Snow Cone Maker is used by or near children,
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 or near a hot gas burner or in or near re.
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
TM
Snow 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.
13. Do not use the appliance for other than 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
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ...............................................................................2
Power Cord Instructions .............................................................................3
Before First Use ..........................................................................................3
Operation ............................................................................................... 3-4
Helpful Hints .............................................................................................. 4
Parts ...........................................................................................................5
Safety Features ..........................................................................................6
Cleaning and Maintenance .........................................................................6
Recipes ................................................................................................. 6-9
POWER CORD INSTRUCTIONS
The CuisinartTM 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 qualied electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
This appliance is for 120 volts only and should not be used with
a converter.
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Carefully unpack your CuisinartTM 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 non-abrasive cleanser, and then
dry thoroughly.
OPERATION
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.
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5. To begin shaving ice, drop approximately 8–12 ice cubes (depending
on size and shape) into the ice chute. Do not overll 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 OTHER INSTRUMENTS.
6. Flip the toggle switch to the On position and rmly push the ice press
down to start the ice shaving mechanism.
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.
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 specied in the recipe section or as desired.
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.
If an ice cube becomes lodged because of this, please see NOTE
(number 6 under operation) to release.
• If needed, additional paper cones are sold by online kitchen and paper
suppliers.
PARTS
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
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.
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.
RECIPES AND SUGGESTIONS
The CuisinartTM Snow Cone Maker is essential for everyday and special
occasion entertaining, effortlessly shaving ice at the ip of a switch.
Making 4-5 snow cones in less than a minute, the Snow Cone Maker will
be a hit at any party.
You can purchase store-made snow cone flavours or try creating
your own with the below recipes and simple suggestions:
SIMPLE SUGGESTIONS
Drizzle any of the following over freshly shaved snow...and enjoy!
• Flavoured drink mixes
• Chocolate syrup
• Pre-made juice smoothies
• Orange juice
• Grape juice
SNOW CONE RECIPES
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.
Traditional Snow Cone
1 cup (250 ml) water
2 cups (500 ml) white sugar
1 package [0.13 ounce (3.8 ml)] sweetened/unsweetened,
fruit-flavoured soft drink mix
24 ice cubes
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil, and boil for about
1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir in the powdered drink mix. Allow to cool in
the refrigerator, and store in a container that will be easy to pour. Pour the
mixture over shaved ice to flavour it.
Sugar-Free Snow Cone
3 cups (750 ml) water
1½ cup (375 ml) Splenda
®
(sugar substitute)
½ ounce (15 g) unsweetened powdered juice mix
24 ice cubes
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