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If your Cuisinart

®

DLC-X Plus Food Processor should prove to be

defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think
necessary, replace it, without charge to you. To obtain warranty
service, call our toll-free number 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, New Jersey 08520. To facilitate the speed and
accuracy of your return, please enclose a check or money order for
$10.00 shipping and handling. DO NOT SEND CASH.

Under California law, only proof of purchase is required. California
residents should call 800-726-0190 for shipping instructions. If the
problem with the machine is determined to be a defect of the motor
within the warranty period, all postage and handling charges will be
refunded.

Please be sure to include a return address, daytime telephone
number, description of the product defect, product serial number,
original date of purchase, and any other information
pertinent to the product’s return.

Your Cuisinart

®

DLC-X Plus Food Processor has been manufactured

to strict specifications and has been designed for use with the
Cuisinart

®

DLC-X Plus Food Processor authorized accessories and

replacement parts for your model. These warranties expressly
exclude any defects or damages caused by accessories,
replacement parts or repair service other than those that have
been authorized by Cuisinart.

These warranties do not cover any damage caused by accident,
misuse, shipment or other than ordinary household use.

These warranties exclude all incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the foregoing limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you.

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Summary of Contents for DLC XP - DLC-X Plus Food Processor

Page 1: ...DLC XP Food Processor ...

Page 2: ...zed service facility for examination repair or adjustment 12 The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire electric shock or injury 13 Do not use outdoors 14 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 15 This processor is UL listed for household and commercial use Use it only for food preparation as described in this book 16 Do not attempt...

Page 3: ...nart DLC X Plus features Cuisinart s world renowned food processing technology plus the largest work bowl on the consumer market This is the best food processor for the big jobs The 20 cup work bowl holds enough processed foods to make big batches and the extra large feed tube is designed to make those sizeable processing jobs fast and efficient The 1 1 2 pint capacity feed tube is wide enough to ...

Page 4: ...ies mixes and kneads all with great efficiency and speed Completely assembled it is only 17 inches high 43 cm and stores conveniently under most kitchen cabinets With the cover inverted it is 121 2 inches high 32 cm It includes 1 A motor base with a vertically projecting shaft and two control levers 2 A work bowl with an 8 inch diameter 20 cm 3 A cover with a large feed tube 6 1 4 inches long x 3 ...

Page 5: ...n the center section never touch the cutting blade Check to be sure the blade is all the way down by turning it back and forth while pushing it down See page 5 for complete instructions on connecting the detachable stem to a slicing or shredding disc Place the cover on the bowl with the feed tube at the rear slightly to the right of rear center The locking devices on the cover should be at the lef...

Page 6: ...t clockwise sliding the tabs on the stem under metal clamps on the disc Turn it as far as it will go to lock it into position Now try to turn it counterclock wise If it is properly locked it will not move The disc and stem assembly can now be inserted in the work bowl Note the shape outlined on top of the disc which matches the shape of the motor shaft Place the disc over the motor shaft lining up...

Page 7: ...ide a stream of cooling air To ensure proper ventilation of the motor during heavy use place the machine so there are at least 4 inches of clear space on all sides PRACTICING WITH FOOD After trying continuous operation with the ON lever and pulsing with the PULSE OFF lever practice with some food A raw zucchini or potato is a good choice Cut it in 2 inch 5 cm pieces Insert the metal blade and put ...

Page 8: ...traight up You can place the disc on top of the inverted work bowl cover Then turn the bowl clockwise to unlock it from the base and lift it straight up to remove it CHOPPING AND PURÉEING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THE METAL BLADE To chop raw fruits and vegetables First cut the food into 2 inch 5 cm pieces You get a more even chop when all pieces are approximately equal in size Put up to 6 cups 1 4 L i...

Page 9: ...that happens remove the cover lift the blade out carefully and remove the wedged piece Empty the bowl reinsert the blade and lock the cover and pusher assembly into place first removing the small pusher Press the ON lever and drop the vegetable pieces through the feed tube while the machine is running After you ve added a cupful this way stop the machine remove the cover and add the remaining vege...

Page 10: ...cess fresh herbs first when the work bowl and metal blade are clean and dry Add small hard ingredients like garlic and pieces of cheese through the small feed tube while the machine is running Next add the butter and process until smooth Add any liquid ingredients last while the processor is running and process only long enough to blend To make cheese spreads and flavored dips Process exactly as y...

Page 11: ...s dribbled through the small hole at the bottom of the pusher remove the small push er and gradually add 11 2 cups vegetable oil with the machine running Process until a thick emulsion is formed See Basic Mayonnaise recipes page 33 MAKING CRUMBS CRUMB CRUSTS PASTRY AND QUICK BREADS THE METAL BLADE To make bread or cracker crumbs Cut or break the bread or crackers into pieces and put them in the wo...

Page 12: ...when properly kneaded Typical sweet dough Contains a higher proportion of sugar butter and or eggs than typical bread dough Is rich and sticky Does not clean the inside of the work bowl Requires less kneading after the ingredients are mixed Although 30 seconds is usually sufficient 60 to 90 seconds gives better results if the machine does not slow down Except for kneading the procedures are the sa...

Page 13: ...e processing until it feels uniformly soft and pliable Kneading dough for coffee cakes batter bread and brioche Process for at least 30 seconds after all the ingredients are incorporated It will not clean the inside of the work bowl If necessary scrape the bowl and process for 5 more seconds Rising Put the dough in a large lightly floured plastic bag squeeze out all the air and close the end with ...

Page 14: ... after kneading Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and redistribute evenly in bowl Process 10 seconds or until uniformly soft and pliable Soft dough or liquid leaks onto base of food processor Always start processor before adding liquid and add liquid only as dry ingredients absorb it Dough is too dry While machine is running add water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough is sufficiently moist to clean...

Page 15: ... is unlocked Slide the pusher assembly over the feed tube and push the sleeve down to lock it into place Apply pressure to the pusher while pressing down on the PULSE OFF lever Release the PULSE OFF lever as soon as the food is sliced To prepare whole peppers Prepare them by removing the stem and cutting the stem end flat Remove the center core and scoop out the seeds Leave the end opposite the st...

Page 16: ... them in pairs alternating one wide end up and one narrow end up Press down with the small pusher while pressing down on the PULSE OFF lever until the food is sliced To prepare French cut green beans Trim fresh green beans to 4 inch 10 cm lengths Stack them in the feed tube horizontally to about 1 inch 2 5 cm from the top Be sure the small pusher is locked and the slide lock on the sleeve is unloc...

Page 17: ...make food lie stable on the shredding disc Place the food in the pusher one flat side down Position it in the tube as far left as possible to prevent it from tilting Make sure the small pusher is locked and the slide lock on the sleeve is unlocked Slide the pusher assembly over the feed tube and push the sleeve down to lock it into place Apply pressure to the pusher while pressing the PULSE OFF le...

Page 18: ... blade Add a little broth or milk to soften and purée as fine as desired ADAPTING RECIPES FOR THE FOOD PROCESSOR You can use your food processor to make almost all your food preparation tasks easier To work most efficiently organize all the steps involved in planning a recipe or a meal Then decide on the best order for processing materials using the information below as a guide Process dry ingredi...

Page 19: ...l parts except the motor base are dishwasher safe and we recommend washing them in the dishwasher Insert the work bowl upside down Remember where you place sharp blades and discs and unload the dishwasher carefully To simplify cleaning rinse the work bowl cover pusher assembly and blade or disc immediately after use so food won t dry on them Openings at the bottom of the large pusher provide drain...

Page 20: ...ed or shredded food piles up on one side of the work bowl This is normal Remove the disc occasionally and even out the processed food When food gets close to the bottom of the disc empty the work bowl A few pieces of food remain on top of the slicing or shredding disc This is normal Cut the remaining bits by hand or save them in a plastic bag for later use Vegetable scraps can be puréed for soups ...

Page 21: ...tional analyses are based on number of servings indicated If a recipe produces a range of servings the nutritional analyses are based on the highest serving yield for that particular recipe RECIPES SALSA Yield 10 cups Preparation 10 15 minutes 6 cloves garlic peeled 6 jalapeño peppers cored seeded and quartered 1 large red onion 12 ounces peeled cut in 1 inch pieces 3 4 cup medium packed fresh cil...

Page 22: ...s 4 cloves garlic peeled 1 2 cup fresh herbs loosely packed 24 ounces cream cheese may use reduced fat cut in 1 inch pieces 24 ounces chévre or other goat cheese chilled cut in 1 inch pieces 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 2 teaspoon Tabasco to taste In a small Cuisinart saucepan blanch the garlic in boiling water for 1 minute drain and let cool Insert the metal blade W...

Page 23: ...epared sheets about 1 1 2 inches apart Use a fork to flatten them slightly Sprinkle each with about 1 3 teaspoon of the reserved cheese Bake until golden and puffed about 20 25 min utes For crispier puffs cut a small slit in the side with the tip of a knife to allow the steam to escape Serve hot or warm Asiago Cheese Puffs can be made ahead and frozen Place them on baking sheets and reheat in a 30...

Page 24: ... pepper 1 2 pound carrots peeled cut to fit large feed tube 4 large ribs celery trimmed cut to fit large feed tube 6 cloves garlic peeled 1 1 2 pounds Spanish onions peeled cut in 1 inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon oregano 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 1 2 teaspoons thyme 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 bay leaf 2 quarts vegetable stock 3 cups water kosher salt freshly gro...

Page 25: ...sc Use medium pressure to shred cheese Remove and toss with cornstarch refrigerate until ready to use Insert the metal blade Pulse to chop onions and celery 10 times remove and reserve Pulse to chop the carrots 15 times remove and reserve Insert the 6 mm slicing disc Arrange potatoes upright in large feed tube use medium pressure to slice In an 8 or 9 quart Cuisinart stockpot heat butter over medi...

Page 26: ...il in a Cuisinart 6 quart stockpot over medium heat Add the chopped garlic onions and mushroom stems cook until tender about 5 minutes Raise the heat to medium high and add the sliced mushrooms celery and carrots barley and thyme Stir over medium high heat for about 5 minutes until the herbs become fragrant Add the sliced potatoes stock bay leaf and water Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to lo...

Page 27: ...st made a day ahead Transfer to a glass or stainless container cover and refrigerate Reheat over low medium heat and stir in the beans Chili may be frozen Nutritional analysis per 1 cup serving Calories 205 27 from fat carbo 21g pro 20g fat 7g sat fat 2g chol 43mg sod 316mg fiber 7g HEART SMART TURKEY CHILI Yield About 4 quarts Preparation 30 minutes 2 hours cooking 2 bell peppers 6 cloves garlic ...

Page 28: ...oons kosher salt 3 4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Insert the metal blade and pulse to chop the tomatoes 5 times Remove and reserve With the machine running drop the garlic through the small feed tube and process to chop 5 seconds Scrape the work bowl Add the onions and celery pulse to chop 15 20 times Remove and reserve Pulse to chop the carrots 15 times remove...

Page 29: ...ast 30 seconds While the pasta cooks process the ricotta cheese and fresh basil leaves with the cooked onion and garlic mixture until smooth about 15 seconds Scrape the work bowl Drain the pasta reserving the pasta cooking water With the machine running add 1 cup of the hot pasta water through the feed tube process 10 seconds scrape the work bowl In a large bowl toss the hot pasta and zucchini wit...

Page 30: ... 1022mg fiber 2g FRENCH CUT GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS Yield Makes 12 servings Preparation 15 20 minutes Zest of 2 lemons bitter white pith removed 3 4 cup 5 ounces hazelnuts lightly toasted 4 ounces shallots peeled cut in 1 inch pieces 3 1 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed cut to fit feed tube horizontally 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 2 teaspoon freshly g...

Page 31: ...analysis per serving Calories 488 25 from fat carbo 78g pro 16g fat 14g sat fat 4g chol 36mg sod 382mg fiber 7g TWO POTATO GRATIN WITH LEEKS Yield 16 servings Preparation time 15 20 minutes plus 1 1 2 hours baking time Cooking spray 4 ounces Reggiano Parmesan cheese cut in 1 inch pieces 6 ounces good quality white or wheat bread cut in quarters 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided 6 cloves garlic...

Page 32: ...ed tube 1 small red bell pepper cored and seeded cut in quarters 1 small green bell pepper cored and seeded cut in quarters 8 ounces carrots cut to fit the feed tube horizontally 1 small red onion peeled cut in 1 inch pieces 1 clove garlic peeled 1 cup mayonnaise p 34 1 2 cup drained fat free plain yogurt 1 4 1 3 cup granulated sugar to taste 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 2 tablespoon Tabasco 2 te...

Page 33: ...per flakes Insert the metal blade and add half the sauce to the work bowl Pulse the sauce 15 times for a rustic chunky sauce or process for 2 minutes for a smooth sauce Repeat with the remaining sauce The sauce is now ready to use for pasta If you want a sauce for pizza return the sauce to the pan Simmer uncovered for 45 50 minutes to reduce stirring now and then Transfer the reduced sauce to a bo...

Page 34: ...o 3g fat 0g sat fat 0g chol 1mg sod 25mg fiber 0g BASIC MAYONNAISE For food safety mayonnaise should not be made with raw eggs It may be made using pasteurized egg products such as Egg Beaters or Simply Eggs or by using a cooked egg method With either recipe take care to properly refrigerate any unused portions COOKED MAYONNAISE Yield About 5 cups Preparation 5 minutes 8 egg yolks 1 2 cup wine vin...

Page 35: ...d cut into quarters Preheat oven to 350 F Place walnuts in a baking pan and toast until golden brown and fragrant about 8 10 minutes Cool slightly Insert metal blade Process the zest with 1 cup of the sugar until finely chopped about 45 seconds Add cranberries jalapeños oranges and reserved nuts pulse until coarsely chopped about 10 12 times Add remaining sugar pulse to blend 10 times Pulse severa...

Page 36: ...e for best measurements cover loosely and let rest for 10 minutes Shape into 4 loaves and place each in one of the prepared loaf pans Cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with cooking spray and let rise in a warm draft free place until the center of the loaf is slightly higher than the pan about 1 11 2 hours Fifteen minutes before baking arrange the rack in the center of the oven and preh...

Page 37: ...0 minutes If there is no foaming or bubbling the yeast is not active discard and begin again with fresh yeast Insert the dough blade Process to combine the remaining flour and salt 15 seconds Add the cool water to the yeast mixture With the machine running pour the mixture through the feed tube in a steady stream as fast as the flour will absorb it it should take about 50 seconds Once the dough ha...

Page 38: ...ooth ball Place in a lightly floured jumbo resealable bag Squeeze the air out and seal the bag Let rise in a warm 80 F draft free place until doubled in bulk about 1 11 2 hours Coat 4 loaf pans 6 cup 8 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 2 1 2 inch with cooking spray Punch the dough down divide into 4 equal parts use a Cuisinart scale for best measurements cover loosely and let rest for 10 minutes Melt the butter Combi...

Page 39: ...ag Squeeze the air out and seal Let the dough rise in a warm about 80 F place until doubled in bulk about 60 90 minutes With lightly floured hands remove the dough from the bag and place on a lightly floured counter Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces let rest for 5 10 minutes Working with one piece at a time flatten into a 6 x 10 inch rectangle Working with the long edges fold the dough in third...

Page 40: ... all pur pose flour Nutritional analysis per serving Calories 199 5 from fat carbo 41g pro 6g fat 1g sat fat 0g chol 0mg sod 439mg fiber 2g BASIC SWEET DOUGH Yield 5 1 4 pounds enough for 6 Cinnamon Sugar Rings or 36 Sticky Buns Preparation 10 minutes 1 1 1 2 hours to rise 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 2 cup granulated sugar 1 3 cup warm 105 115 F water 10 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1 2 cu...

Page 41: ... sugar mixture top with optional raisins or nuts as desired Beginning at one long end roll up the dough jelly roll style gently pinch to seal Arrange in a ring seam side down and tuck one end of the dough into the other to form a ring gently pinch to seal Cover loosely with plastic wrap and repeat with the remaining dough and filling ingredients Let the coffee rings rise in a warm place until doub...

Page 42: ...1g PUMPKIN STREUSEL MUFFINS Yield 30 regular size muffins Preparation 20 minutes 25 minutes to bake For the streusel topping 1 3 cup all purpose flour 1 2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter For the muffins Cooking spray 3 1 4 cups all purpose flour 1 cup pecan halves 1 1 2 teaspoons baking soda 3 4 teaspoon salt 1 1 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1 2 teas...

Page 43: ...c wrap or transfer to a resealable plastic bag Drop the batter on the prepared pans in 1 inch mounds allow room for the cookies to spread Bake for 12 14 minutes until the cookies are golden Let cool on pan for 2 3 minutes then remove to a rack to cool completely Store in an airtight container between sheets of waxed paper Nutritional analysis per cookie Calories 90 54 from fat carbo 9g pro 1g fat ...

Page 44: ...ture cut in 1 inch pieces 1 1 4 cups granulated sugar 1 1 4 cups brown sugar firmly packed 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 375 F Line baking sheets with parchment Insert the 4 mm slicing disc Put the macadamia nuts in the feed tube use medium pressure to slice Remove and reserve Insert the metal blade pulse to chop the chocolate about 5 10 times until pieces are approxima...

Page 45: ...eese and process 30 seconds scrape the work bowl Add the lemon juice and process 30 seconds scrape the work bowl Add the eggs and process 20 seconds scrape the work bowl Process 20 seconds longer Scrape the work bowl if there are still visible lumps of cream cheese process for an additional 20 seconds Pour half of the cream cheese mixture into each of the prepared pans over the cooled crusts Bake ...

Page 46: ...ach cake Top each cake with other half of the remaining batter Bake in the preheated oven for 70 80 minutes until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean Transfer the cakes to a rack to cool completely When completely cool loosen around the edges and invert onto a plate This cake is best made a day ahead or may be made ahead and frozen Thaw at room temperature before slicing If desired spr...

Page 47: ...nsert the metal blade pulse to chop the chocolates 15 times Melt the butter While the butter is hot with the machine running carefully pour the butter through the small feed tube in a steady stream Process until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth 30 40 seconds Add the sugars and salt process until smooth 10 seconds Scrape the work bowl Add the eggs and vanilla process until smooth 5 sec...

Page 48: ...ghtly floured surface Press together into a ball and then flatten into a disk about 6 inches in diameter two disks for the double crust recipe four disks for the large recipe Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before continuing to allow the gluten in the flour to rest The dough will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days or may be frozen double wrapped for up to a month Thaw at room tempe...

Page 49: ...tters For this pie you could make apples and leaves Brush the bottoms of the shapes with a little water and lay atop the crust as desired Bake the pie in the bottom third of the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes covering the edges with foil if they begin to get too browned after about 35 to 40 minutes Let the pie rest on a cooling rack for at least an hour before serving Nutritional analysis per...

Page 50: ...ll postage and handling charges will be refunded Please be sure to include a return address daytime telephone number description of the product defect product serial number original date of purchase and any other information pertinent to the product s return Your Cuisinart DLC X Plus Food Processor has been manufactured to strict specifications and has been designed for use with the Cuisinart DLC ...

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Page 53: ...57gsm matt art paper Inside 128gsm gloss art paper Coating varnishing Color Cover 4C Inside 1C black Date 12 24 07 03 Total Pages 52pp SIZE 216mm L X 178mm W Bar Code Die cut same as DLC 4 Coordinator Jelly Gao Tel 2669 6173 Fax 2677 6556 C Y M ...

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