03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:13 PM Page 1 INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Handy Prep™ 3-Cup Food Processor DFP-3 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:13 PM Page 2 DFP-3 Capacities: The following can be prepared in a single batch using the 3-cup work bowl. Using the chute attachment for slicing and shredding will allow you to do unlimited amounts.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS This package contains a Cuisinart® 3-Cup Food Processor and the following standard parts: a clear work bowl, chute attachment, cover with feed tube, white pusher, metal chopping blade, slicing disc and shredding disc, ejector disc, adapter stem for discs, and spatula. CAUTION: CUTTING TOOLS HAVE VERY SHARP EDGES. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING TO UNPACK.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 Carefully read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS To reduce risk of injury, always follow these safety precautions when using this appliance. Getting Ready 1. Read all instructions. 2. Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully. 3. Always 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.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:13 PM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 The Machine Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 6 THE MACHINE INCLUDES Adapter Stem 1. Motor Base with motor shaft and 3-position control switch 2. 3-cup Work Bowl made of durable shatter-resistant Lexan® plastic. 3. Work Bowl Cover with feed tube. Ejector Disc 2mm Slicing Disc Medium Shredding Disc 4. Pusher that slides inside the feed tube. Chopping/Mixing Blade 5. Continuous Feed Chute for slicing and shredding unlimited amounts of ingredients. Continuous Feed Chute 6.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions on these two pages before you start. Check that your household voltage matches that shown on label on bottom of food processor base. Note: Before using the Handy Prep™ for the first time, wash all parts except base in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Handle metal blade and slicing disc or shredding disc with great care. Their blades are razor-sharp. Do not leave them in soapy water, where they may disappear from sight.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 Put pieces into work bowl with metal blade in place. You can put in up to 1 cup of food at a time. If you want to process more, do it in batches. 2. Put on cover and lock it. Insert pusher. Press control switch down to PULSE position, then release it. Repeat two or three times. Each time blade stops, let food pieces drop to bottom of bowl before pulsing again. This ensures that the blade will chop them at every pulse. Watch what happens to food.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 Slicing And Shredding Less Than 3 Cups Of Food 1. Assemble clear work bowl on base in usual way. 2. Pick up adapter stem. Note that round base is notched at one end. Center section is hexagonal (six-sided) and top section is flat on both sides. Hold stem firmly by flat top and push it down as far as it will go on motor shaft. 3. Hold slicing or shredding disc with its longer collar down (the side that reads “THIS SIDE DOWN”). Always handle slicing or shredding discs by rims.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 shred with Handy Prep™ is limited only by size of receptacle under chute. You can replace full receptacle with empty one and continue slicing or shredding. 12:14 PM Page 10 Wait until slicing or shredding disc stops spinning before you remove cover. When it stops, remove cover before trying to remove work bowl. Never try to remove cover and work bowl together; this could damage work bowl.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV Food Blade 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 11 Preparation/Method Results/Notes Cooked Fruits Metal Blade & Vegetables for Purées or Baby Foods Steam, poach or boil fruits or vegetables cut in 1-inch or smaller pieces until tender. Process up to 1-1/2 cups at a time, adding cooking liquid (water, stock, broth or milk) as needed for desired texture. Season as needed. Cookies (Hard/Crisp) or Crackers Metal Blade Cut or break into 1-inch or smaller pieces.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 12 Food Blade Preparation/Method Results/Notes Meats, Poultry – Cooked Metal Blade Cut meat into 3/4-inch or smaller cubes/pieces. Pulse to chop to desired texture. Process up to 8 ounces at a time. Chopped meats can be used for salads or spreads. For Baby/Junior Foods, add broth or other liquid as needed. Always consult with your pediatrician/family physician concerning the best foods for your baby and when to introduce new foods to his/her diet.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 or short shreds from carrots, zucchini and other long vegetables, cut them in 4-inch (10cm) lengths; pack them tightly upright. For long slices or shreds, cut them in 2-inch (5cm) lengths. 5. Adjust pusher pressure to food texture. Never push down hard on pusher. Use light pressure for soft fruits and vegetables like bananas, mushrooms, strawberries and tomatoes and for all cheeses and pack them horizontally.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 Chopping certain foods may scratch or cloud work bowl. Among them are rice, whole spices and oils like wintergreen. If you like to prepare your own spice blends, you may want to keep a second bowl just for that purpose. Base housing is made of touch plastic with high impact resistance. Its smooth surface will look new for years. Keep a sponge handy as you work and wipe spills from base. Wipe in direction away from motor shaft.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 WARRANTY CUISINART® HANDY PREP™ FOOD PROCESSOR LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart® Handy Prep™ Food Processors. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Handy Prep™ Food Processor that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 16 Recipe Notes: Nutritional analyses are based on number of servings indicated. If a recipe produces a range of servings, they are based on the highest serving yield for that particular recipe. Guacamole Serve guacamole with crispy tortilla chips, or use as a sauce or side dish.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 17 Nutritional information per serving (1/4 cup): Calories 8 (7% from fat) • carb 2g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat • chol. 0mg • sod. 58mg • calc. 7mg • fiber 0g Hummus Add a roasted red pepper and 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence for a variation.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 18 Gently spoon some of the cheese mixture over the bottom of the bowl, pressing down gently. Spoon in the remaining cheese mixture and smooth over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. To unmold: remove plastic wrap. Arrange fresh herbs or other greens over the exposed “top” of the molded cheese, so that some will come out from the edges.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 19 Transfer to a resealable container, cover and let stand for at least 30 minutes before using, to allow flavors to blend and develop. Refrigerate unused portions. Will keep about 5 days, refrigerated. Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 33 (33% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 3g • fat 1g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 86mg • sod. 86mg • calc. 71mg • fiber 0g Coleslaw Shred cabbage in just seconds using your Handy Prep™.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 20 Nutritional information per serving: Calories 126 (57% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 3g • fat 9g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 342mg • calc.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 21 Savory Sweet Potato & Carrot Bake Full of beta carotenes, this pleasant alternative to traditional sweet potato dishes is particularly good with turkey, pork or game dishes. Preheat oven to 325° F. Brush a 6-cup shallow oval or other similar sized baking dish with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 22 Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly coat a 7-1/2 x 3-3/4 x 2-1/4 -inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Insert metal blade. Place parsley and bread in work bowl; pulse 5 times, then process until bread is medium coarse crumbs, about 20 seconds. Add onion, mushrooms, herbs, salt, and pepper to work bowl. Pulse to chop finely, 10 to 15 times. Remove and transfer to a medium bowl. Place egg, milk and tomato paste in work bowl.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 23 * Substitute 1/2 pound of well-trimmed pork loin or beef flank steak for the chicken. Trim, freeze and slice as described for chicken. Nutritional information per serving (3 servings): Calories 342 (58% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 24g • fat 22g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 58mg • sod. 455mg • calc. 33mg • fiber 3g Pizza You can prepare a pizza easily from start to finish without cleaning with work bowl between steps. First, grate and shred cheeses and reserve.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 24 Quick & Simple Pizza Sauce Makes 2 cups sauce (use 1/2 cup for each 15-inch pizza), sauce may be frozen Insert metal blade. With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube and process 5 seconds. Scrape work bowl. Add tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, basil, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes if using. Pulse 10 to 15 times to chop and blend sauce. If sauce is too chunky for your taste, process until desired consistency is reached.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 25 Cherry Walnut Cinnamon Buns You may substitute chopped dried apricots for the cherries and almonds for the walnuts. Makes 9 buns, about 2-1/2 inches each.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 26 Lemon Macadamia Nut Bread Makes 10 slices (about 3/4-inch thick) Our quick and easy version of a classic favorite. For a change, try the Orange Ginger version.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 27 Cranberry Pistachio Scones Cranberry Pistachio Scones are very good served with clotted cream or butter and marmalade. You may substitute walnuts, pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts for the pistachios.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 28 Nutritional information per serving (1 biscuit): Calories 120 (46% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 2g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 16mg • sod. 155mg • calc. 17mg • fiber 0g Double Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts Rich, fudgy and very satisfying, these yummy brownies take just minutes to prepare in your Cuisinart® Food Processor. Makes 25 brownies, each about 1-1/2 inches square.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 29 Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly coat six 1/2-cup muffin/cupcake tins with cooking spray. Insert metal blade. Place flour, salt and baking powder in work bowl; process 5 seconds. Remove and reserve. Pulse/chop chocolate and 1/4 cup sugar 8 times, then process until chopped finely, about 45 seconds. Bring water and butter to boil in small saucepan or in the microwave. With machine running, pour liquid through feed tube and process 15 seconds, until smooth.
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 30 For the streusel topping: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not quick cooking) 1/2 cup walnut halves/pieces 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 pounds apples (see note), peeled, cored and quartered 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 1/4 cup all-purpose
03CU13489 DFP-3 IB REV 3/5/04 12:14 PM Page 31 Nutritional information per serving (one slice): Calories 387 (41% from fat) • carb. 42g • pro. 4g • fat 18g • sat. fat 9g • chol. 34mg • sod. 55mg • calc.
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